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The approval, taken at a joint meeting with the village’s Plan Commission, grants Brookfield Properties the sequencing flexibility it requested while preserving the development’s previously approved terms, including the affordable‑housing commitments and the tax‑increment financing conditions tied to retail delivery.

The change follows an extensive process that led to the board’s original 2023 approvals. At the hearing, village staff and the developer said they are not changing building types, densities or the plan’s substantive approvals — only the order in which phases may be built. Amy McEwen, the village’s director of development and public services, told the board the amendment would allow the developer to “begin to work on plans to bring some residential plans forward” while still requiring the detailed engineering and site work normally reviewed at the building permit stage.

Paul Schadl, attorney for Brookfield Properties, said the company was seeking “an amendment to the planned development, the Special Use and Planned Development Ordinance, and to the redevelopment agreement” only to permit a different sequence of development. Adam Tritt, Brookfield’s chief development officer, told the board “the vision cast in 2023…remains the right vision for Northbrook Court’s future,” and that the relief would give the developer “flexibility to have more optionality to get that vision moving.”

Village attorney Elrod summarized the financial incentives that remain tied to retail delivery: the inducement package approved in 2023 — including tax‑increment financing, business district financing and sales‑tax sharing — totals roughly $90,000,000 and “will only be available to the developer if and when they build the retail center,” and only after the developer meets conditions such as engineering plans, permits and at least 50% of the high‑end retail leases being executed. Elrod emphasized those incentive dollars must be generated from the Northbrook Court site and do not tap the village general fund.

Public comment at the hearing was extensive and largely centered on community concern about the site’s current condition, the timing of retail delivery, and the impact of sequencing on schools and village services. Resident Jerry Bernstein told the board, “in 2, 3 years, you say, ‘well, it isn’t yet economically possible.’ That’s the anxiety I have about your project.” Landon Kaye, who runs a Northbrook Court fan page, told the board the owner was “not taking care of it properly” now and urged better on‑site property management in the near term.

Trustees and commissioners pressed the developer for milestones and communications that would give residents confidence. Manager Pavlicek and staff committed to providing periodic updates to the board and making project materials and renderings easier to find on the village website. Brookfield representatives said they would continue market work and studies and did not commit to a firm opening date; the developer estimated a best‑case timeline that could see construction begin on a first phase in late spring 2026, subject to permitting, engineering and market conditions.

The board vote on the ordinance amendment (agenda item 11a as amended) passed 4–1 in a roll call: Trustee Israel — yes; Trustee Ross — no; Trustee Papoun — yes; Trustee Abomey Allen — yes; Trustee Koehler — yes. A companion resolution to authorize related changes to the redevelopment agreement (agenda item 11b) passed on a separate roll call with unanimous support. The ordinance as amended includes clarified language that maintains all previously approved affordable housing requirements regardless of sequencing.

Why it matters: Northbrook Court is a large redevelopment on the former mall site that the village and developer say will be a long‑term mixed‑use project. The board’s approval gives the developer more options to pursue earlier residential phases to help generate capital and momentum for the larger retail vision while keeping key obligations — including the incentive conditions and affordability commitments — in place.

What remains: The developer must still submit building permit applications and detailed engineering for each phase; any changes to building heights, densities or the overall approved plan would require separate reviews. Village staff will continue to monitor tenant conditions at the existing mall and to report progress to the board; the incentives tied to retail remain contingent on retail being built and leased per the 2023 agreement.

Votes at a glance

- Amendment to Planned Development Ordinance (agenda item 11a, as amended): Approved, 4–1 (Israel yes; Ross no; Papoun yes; Abomey Allen yes; Koehler yes). Motion by Trustee Papoun; second by Trustee Israel.
- Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement (agenda item 11b): Approved, unanimous. Motion by Trustee Papoun; second by Trustee Abomey Allen.

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Kate, the village sustainability coordinator, told the board the program will use a 35‑gallon cart with a yellow lid and that the carts will include printed instructions about acceptable materials. Collections will be weekly during the warmer months and every other week during winter. The village said BPI‑certified compostable bags are acceptable in the carts and that the receiving compost facility can process those bags.

The village framed composting as both a climate and fiscal measure: diverting organic material from landfill reduces methane emissions and can lower the cost pressures associated with waste disposal. Staff said the program aligns with the village’s climate action plan and noted neighboring jurisdictions have adopted similar services.

An Earth Day recycling event was announced for April 26 at the Metra station; staff also said project details and mailing inserts will be posted on the village website.

Why it matters: Curbside composting reduces materials sent to landfill, can improve soil health through compost reuse and is intended to reduce waste‑management costs over time. The program’s operational details — cart size, schedule and accepted materials — were provided at the meeting so residents know how to prepare for the new service.

Clarifying details: Cart size — 35 gallons with yellow lid; first collection — May 7; schedule — weekly in warm months, every other week in winter; BPI‑certified compostable bags accepted.","The village announced a year‑round curbside composting program starting May 7. Households will receive 35‑gallon carts with yellow lids, weekly collection in warm months and every other week in winter; BPI‑certified compostable bags accepted.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6640326,"Board moves tutoring center at 4201 Lake Cook Road to consent agenda after public hearing",380,6780000,7160000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2556074-b643b3dc72330d9517df7a6e876cf2fc&start=6780&end=7160","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2556074-b643b3dc72330d9517df7a6e876cf2fc/thumbnail_6780000.jpg","/articles/6640326/Northbrook/Cook-County/Illinois/Board-moves-tutoring-center-at-4201-Lake-Cook-Road-to-consent-agenda-after-public-hearing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6640326-a1a8973d22d96ed9b4d1f259e77b0abc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770780740&Signature=S-1hVqkb6tmv5BZ4qCRdfzH6dAZflf2btZiTdA94OgLpNeYZ04ofY3pSBtzl23AZ8dHD6pM3TkxDsvYmugwBejyaPEqngMphBlC0i0kMACbi9Jt4lJv~8qqkwSflMsZ2E-n0TyT35rDYtJE8vJMLx719sQ~nSb3HeXiXMQp54CFVrp~1iPoMqVfV0p50w-tWSSckTagra79W60e85MWZUfbl~gy2H~9hEXI80ezA9qtihVgQyLn0to4~~1vWu-oD30JN0ogEKp~Kj5gscCEPRx5CXYe2~cLVFxwIcbRaH7Yij2r8YZtffAxQ93VKPF3J6J5blMRc-eHlMfF7Lpurwg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of Northbrook held a public hearing on a special‑use permit request for a tutoring center at 4201 Lake Cook Road and moved the application to the board’s consent agenda for final approval.

Village staff said the proposed tutoring service occupies approximately 4,200 square feet in an office‑zoned building and requires a special use because it exceeds 2,500 square feet in the office district. The application details five classrooms, student‑to‑teacher ratios, and operating hours.

Owner Michael Norman and applicant representative Dustin Ransom answered operational questions from trustees. Ransom explained that parents would park and escort children to the facility during a 15‑minute window before and after classes; teachers coordinate release to the front desk and students are then escorted to cars in the parking lot. The applicant said strict drop‑off and pick‑up policies are in place and staff will manage queuing.

Staff reported the center would employ about eight to 10 people and operate Monday–Friday; typical academic‑year hours were described as morning and afternoon sessions, with summer hours running roughly 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. No operational conditions were proposed by staff at the public hearing.

After public comment was solicited and no objections remained, trustees agreed to move the item to the consent agenda. The board indicated general support and planned to take the item up on consent at the next meeting.

Why it matters: The permit will allow an education service that generates regular vehicle trips for parent drop‑off and pick‑up. Staff and applicant described a supervised process intended to avoid curbside queuing and to keep pedestrian safety in mind.

Clarifying details: Proposed tutoring center size — 4,200 sq. ft.; five classrooms with student‑to‑teacher ratios described (1:12 and 1:16 depending on class); estimated staff of 8–10; operating hours vary during academic year and summer sessions.

Evidence for this report comes from the public hearing record and the applicant testimony.","The village held a public hearing on a special‑use permit for a 4,200‑square‑foot tutoring center at 4201 Lake Cook Road and moved the item to the consent agenda for final approval. The applicant described drop‑off/pick‑up procedures and said classes will operate during school hours and summer hours.","actionData","errors"]

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