Dupage Policy Journal

City of Elmhurst Development, Planning, & Zoning Committee met May 27

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

1. Call to Order

Chair Jensen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

2. Roll Call

Present: Jensen, Veremis, Nardini

Absent: None

Staff Present: Franz, Gal

Elected Officials: None

3. Receipt of Written Communications

None

4. Public Comments

None

5. Business Before the Committee

A. Development, Planning & Zoning Committee Meeting Minutes May 12, 2025

Alderman Nardini made a motion to approve the minutes of the DP&Z Committee on May 12, 2025.  Alderman Veremis seconded. Voice Vote. Motion passed.

B. Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under the Open Meetings Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06 of the Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) - Review of the following Executive Session Meeting Minutes: June 22, 2009, May 22, 2017, June 26, 2017, July 10, 2017, August 14, 2017 and April 12, 2021

Alderman Nardini made a motion to keep closed the following Executive Session Meeting Minutes: June 22, 2009, May 22, 2017, June 26, 2017, July 10, 2017, August 14, 2017 and April 12, 2021. Alderman Veremis seconded. Roll call vote as follows:

Ayes: Nardini, Veremis, Jensen

Nayes: None

Absent: None

Motion passed.

C. Case 25 ZBA 06 - Mason Variations - 364 S. Hawthorne

ACP Gal summarized the variation request to reduce the rear yard setback requirement. It was noted that the Zoning & Planning Commission recommended unanimously for approval.  

The Committee asked whether the applicant discussed the application with their neighbor. The applicants confirmed that they discussed the project and no concerns were noted. The Committee agreed with the Zoning and Planning Commission’s recommendation.

Alderman Nardini made a motion to approve a report recommending approval of a rear yard setback variation at the property commonly known at 364 S. Hawthorne Avenue. Alderman Veremis seconded. Roll call vote as follows:

Ayes: Nardini, Veremis, Jensen

Nayes: None

Absent: None

Motion passed.

6. Other Business

The Committee discussed the upcoming case schedule. Alderman Jensen has a conflict the second meeting in July. Alderman Veremis stated that she will be away end of September/early October. CP Franz provided updates on the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite and Downtown Plan.

7. Adjournment

Alderman Nardini made a motion to adjourn at 7:23 p.m. Alderman seconded. Voice Vote. Motion passed. Voice Vote.

Meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.

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