City of Darien Planning, Zoning and Economic Development Commission will meet May 21

City of Darien Planning, Zoning and Economic Development Commission will meet May 21

Here is the agenda provided by the commission:

1) Call to Order

2) Roll Call

3) Regular Meeting – New Business

a. PZC2025-12

7322 Darien Lane – Mark Garber

Petition for a variation from Section 5A-11-3-4 of the City Code to permit a paved accessory RV/trailer parking to be placed within the required five-foot side yard setback of 7322 Darien Lane, Darien IL 60561 (PIN 09-27-108-014).

b. PZC2025-11

7415 Cass Avenue – Indvestia Darien LLC

Petition for a Special Use Permit to allow the establishment of a recreational facility/health club within an existing building located in the B-2 Community Shopping Center District at 7415 South Cass Avenue, Darien IL 60561 (PIN 09-27-108-033).

4) Regular Meeting – Old Business

a. PZC2024-09

7511 Lemont Road – Chestnut Court Darien IL LLC

A petition for the rezoning and redevelopment of the Chestnut Court shopping center located in the B-3 (General Business) zoning district at the southeast corner of 75th Street and Lemont Road, commonly known as 7511 Lemont Road (PINs 09-29-300-008, 09-29-300-022, 09-29-300-023, 09-29-300-024, and 09-29-300-025). The project includes the following:

• A request to change the zoning for the project site from B-3 (General Business District) to M-U (Mixed-Use);

• A variation to allow for ground-floor residential for a multifamily apartment building;

• A variation to reduce the required parking ratio from 2 spaces per dwelling unit to 1 space per dwelling unit;

• A preliminary plat of subdivision to re-subdivide the site for development purposes

• The construction of three (3) retail buildings totaling 107,165 square-feet and one 151,196 square-foot four-story 156-unit multifamily apartment building comprised of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units, with residential amenities including a fitness room, club room, storage, and outdoor recreation areas, with an option to increase the number of units to a total of 166-units;

• Façade improvements for the commercial center;

• On-site improvements including landscaping, fencing, walkways, parking and loading areas, on-site utilities, and drainage/stormwater facilities

5) Staff Updates & Correspondence

6) Approval of Minutes May 7, 2025

7) Next Meeting June 4, 2025

8) Public Comments [On Any Topic Related to Planning and Zoning]

9) Adjournment

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