Land Use Commission Meeting 7-22-2026

The City of Evanston Land Use Commission held a meeting on July 22, 2026, addressing several zoning and development cases. Key procurement-related discussions focused on a major variation request for a youth indoor sports facility at 2722 Green Bay Road, proposed by the Ishbia Family Foundation. The project involves converting a vacant Office Depot property into a 57,000 square foot commercial indoor recreation facility with 51 parking spaces. The commission heard detailed presentations from the applicant and architect, followed by extensive public testimony both in support and opposition, particularly concerning traffic circulation, alley access for drop-offs, parking adequacy, building height, and light trespass issues. The commission deferred deliberations and voted to continue the case to the next meeting on August 12, 2026, to allow further study and revisions, especially regarding alley use and parking design. Other agenda items included approval of minutes and votes on prior zoning appeals and variations. The commission also received an update on the Three Crowns development site plan modifications ahead of its city council review.