Dupage Policy Journal

City of Elmhurst Development, Planning, & Zoning Committee met Sept. 8

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

1. Call to Order

Vice Chair Veremis called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.

2. Roll Call

Present: Jensen (remote via telephone), Veremis, Nardini

Chair Jensen announced he is participating via telephone due to a family medical situation and Vice-Chair Veremis will be chairing the meeting.

Absent: None

Staff Present: Bereckis (part), Franz, Gal, Johnson

Elected Officials: Mayor Levin (part)

3. Receipt of Written Communications

None

4. Public Comments

None

5. Business Before the Committee

A. Development, Planning & Zoning Committee Meeting Minutes August 25, 2025

Alderman Nardini made a motion to approve the minutes of the DP&Z Committee on August 25, 2025.  Chair Jensen seconded. Roll call vote as follows:

Ayes: Nardini, Jensen, Veremis

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion passed.

B. Façade/Renovation Grant Request – 544 W. Lake

BDM Bereckis summarized the request and stated that since the last meeting a Review Committee convened to review the grant request due to the ambiguity in the grant policy. It was noted that both the ABC Committee and Review Committee recommended approval.

Alderman Veremis stated that there was a robust discussion at last month’s meeting and welcomed Alderman Nardini’s input on the request.

Alderman Nardini appreciated the review by both the ABC Committee and Review Committee and supported the recommendation given their determination of the extraordinary conditions surrounding this project.

It was noted that the property may not apply for another façade or renovation grant within a 20-year period meaning that a new business or property owner could not apply for additional funds after it is awarded and paid unless the current applicant does not use the entire $240,000 grant award.

ACM Johnson stated that the redline changes to the policy will be brought forward to the Committee prior to the next grant request.

Chair Jensen made a motion to approve a report recommending approval of a Façade/Renovation Grant for LC’s Diner (544 W. Lake Street) in an amount not to exceed $240,000. Alderman Nardini seconded. Roll call vote as follows:

Ayes: Jensen, Nardini, Veremis

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion passed.

C. Case 25 ZBA 08 - Lot Area & Lot Width Variations - 219 E. St. Charles

ACP Gal summarized the request. Ken Hughes was in attendance and addressed questions from the Committee. The Committee reviewed the Zoning and Planning Commission findings and concurred with the Commission in recommending approval. Alderman Nardini made a motion to approve a report recommending approval of the variation requests for the properties commonly known as 219 E. St. Charles Road. Chair Jensen seconded. Roll call vote as follows:

Ayes: Nardini, Jensen, Veremis

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion passed.

D. Case 25 ZBA 09 - Fence Height and Accessory Structure Variations - 305 N. Kenilworth

ACP Gal summarized the request. Ed Sotor was in attendance and addressed questions from the Committee. It was noted that the sight triangle proposed was slightly modified beyond what engineering required. The Committee reviewed the Zoning and Planning Commission findings and concurred with the Commission in recommending approval. Alderman Nardini made a motion to approve a report recommending approval of the variation requests for the property commonly known as 305 N. Kenilworth Avenue. Chair Jensen seconded. Roll call vote as follows:

Ayes: Nardini, Jensen, Veremis

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion passed.

6. Other Business

Chair Jensen thanked the Committee for allowing him to participate remotely due to family medical reasons and for extending well wishes.

Alderman Veremis stated that she will be absent on September 22nd and October 6th.

7. Adjournment

Alderman Nardini made a motion to adjourn at 7:31 p.m. Chair Jensen seconded. Roll call vote as follows:

Ayes: Nardini, Jensen, Veremis

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.

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