2026-01-14 Village of Villa Park Special Zoning Board of Appeals Commission

The Village of Villa Park Special Zoning Board of Appeals Commission held a meeting on January 14, 2026, focused primarily on reviewing and discussing a planned unit development (PUD) for properties at 351-451 North Ardmore Avenue and 400-416 North Beverly Avenue. The petitioner, Hawthorne World LP, presented updates to the site plan, floor plans, elevations, landscaping, and signage based on prior feedback. Key procurement-related discussions included requested zoning deviations for setbacks, facade materials, parking, lighting, and entrance configurations. The board deliberated on conditions such as increasing the use of natural materials over concrete masonry units (CMU), security plans with cameras and key fob access, and landscaping requirements including salt- and drought-tolerant plants. The commission also addressed parking adequacy, shared parking arrangements, and the impact of the development on the community, including concerns about density and vacancy rates. A motion was prepared to recommend approval of the PUD with specified deviations and conditions, pending further review of a traffic study and final material percentages. The meeting involved detailed architectural and planning considerations but did not include contract awards or vendor selections.