August 4, 2026 City of West Chicago Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals

The City of West Chicago Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting on August 4, 2026, where they reviewed a zoning variance request from DS Containers to expand their parking area at 2500 Enterprise Circle. The variance sought to reduce the exterior sideyard setback from 20 feet to 11.35 feet to accommodate additional truck parking. The commission discussed site specifics, including utility easements and landscaping impacts, and recommended approval of the variance subject to conditions such as construction conformity to the submitted site plan and utility company approvals. Additionally, the commission considered a zoning text amendment related to outdoor athletic fields in the B1 Central Business District as a special use. After discussion about the potential impact on future development and the timing of a related RFQ for city-owned property, the commission voted against recommending approval of the amendment. The matter will proceed to the development committee for further consideration. The meeting also included announcements about upcoming meetings and a tentative agenda item regarding a data center proposal.