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The applicants, identifying themselves as Sid and Pulkit, told the commission the business will operate by reservation only, limit access to members through keypad entry, use 24/7 camera monitoring, and sound‑treat the interior to prevent noise from reaching nearby homes. “Every session is booked in advance. There’s no walk‑ins,” Sid said during the presentation, describing the model as “think of it like a private gym, but for golf.” Pulkit said the use is contained entirely indoors and that staff will enforce no outdoor music or crowding.

Staff explained the use does not fit existing definitions for a health club or spa and therefore most closely matches the zoning category “amusement establishment,” which carries a special condition requiring a 100‑foot separation from residential districts. The building sits roughly 25 feet from residential zoning, so the applicant requested a variance. Scott, planning staff, told commissioners parking for the multi‑tenant plaza is grandfathered and that the applicant had updated proposed weekday hours (originally 4 a.m.–11 p.m. in the packet) to 4 a.m.–midnight.

Commissioners sought details about noise control, number of simulator bays, occupancy and operations. The applicants said they will start with two simulator bays (expandable to four), cap groups at four per bay, and expect typical peak hours between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Commissioner Thomas said noise seemed to be addressed in the presentation; Commissioner Donahue asked about alcohol and was told no alcohol is allowed on the premises per the applicants’ membership terms and conditions.

After discussion, the commission moved and voted to recommend approval of both the special use permit and the variance to the 100‑foot separation requirement. Roll call recorded five votes in favor, none opposed. The commission’s recommendation is advisory; the Village Board will make the final decision at a later date. Staff said applicants will be notified of the village board date (staff indicated July 24 during the meeting).

Proposed conditions discussed during the hearing included: no alcohol on site and that the rear service door remain available only to owners/operators (not members) to prevent access to the alley near residences; commissioners noted those items in oral comments though they were not added as formal PCC conditions in the motion.

The commission’s packet contains the applicant’s written responses to the special‑use standards and the variance criteria. The staff report and the applicants’ operation descriptions are available in the case file submitted to the Planning & Zoning Commission.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-07-09 Village of Westmont Planning and Zoning Commission","oneSentenceSummary","That Golf Place, a reservation‑only indoor golf facility proposed for 212 E. Chicago Ave., earned a unanimous 5–0 recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Commission July 9 for a special use permit and a variance from the 100‑foot residential buffer.","taxTitle","Westmont, DuPage County, Illinois","taxId",52068,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6748138,"Commission conditions approval for pool variance in known low‑area; requires dry well and rule to extinguish variance if pool removed",1158,1987000,3145000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5362932-5c37ec1f7a993680fd2e92ed1c372ed6&start=1987&end=3145","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5362932-5c37ec1f7a993680fd2e92ed1c372ed6/thumbnail_1987000.jpg","/articles/6748138/Westmont/DuPage-County/Illinois/Commission-conditions-approval-for-pool-variance-in-known-lowarea-requires-dry-well-and-rule-to-extinguish-variance-if-pool-removed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6748138-8dcc9b2aeae92b921a779f9b5812e87d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169664&Signature=felndI5alhb~41krj6UDlSUXlDjY3Tl6dMxAcYOi63z8tnk~PeGu-lxHGCr9qN~cKZtS0FYKkFWlvBNXxD5-~UKK3ysUfM~-LJFwyjT2iMc-eU~Dz3FY-WaaRP-5OWnhcGoLxHB5Oex8o3vpOEj4a~uGRPPg~V7jev0Hs4rTf97TO88fVDy286YeV9m0lGAG9EcSkhl4h1iUnEaSquWg1hW5irsvT175T1LOvIryGQskZzfO~G8jDu07UlWmyRvJrZnov3FXpNrHfvF5mCV8s94R2ew2bYeLHVcrqdVMHOD7Qy56P9l5FNyNfvOyPGb7tJ13s~YyxxNH6Je1ESmGww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Homeowner Justin Kron asked the commission for a variance to exceed the R‑3 lot‑coverage limit in order to install a 555 sq ft in‑ground pool with a 3‑foot concrete apron (the applicant’s materials show the pool + apron would raise total lot coverage to about 39–39.8 percent, above the 35 percent zoning maximum but under the 40 percent administrative threshold). Staff told the commission the property lies in a designated drainage sub‑basin where administrative approval is not available and a variance is required.

Planner Scott reviewed the village’s lot‑coverage history: the R‑3 maximum is 35 percent, an administrative allowance exists for 35–40 percent except in moratorium or known drainage problem sub‑basins, and the 2021 amendment removed partial credit for permeable materials. Scott said the consulting engineer concluded the proposal would have “minimal impact” but recommended mitigation options including converting some existing hardscape to permeable surface or installing a dry well.

Neighbors testified about existing chronic runoff and pooling at the corner and urged the commission to ensure mitigation. John Chorney (236 E. Des Moines) described a persistent wet spot near his driveway and said recent village repairs had not fully resolved the issue.

Commissioners discussed mitigation and unanimously approved a motion (Simpson moved; Donahue seconded) that recommended approval to the Village Board with two express conditions: (1) the applicant must install a dry well per the engineer’s recommendations to mitigate any increase in runoff; and (2) the lot‑coverage variance will be extinguished automatically if the pool is filled in or removed (to prevent an impervious replacement). Roll call: five votes in favor, none opposed. Staff will notify the applicant of the Village Board hearing date.

The staff report and engineer comments are in the public record for the case; the engineer’s comments were described in the meeting as “minimal impact” with recommended mitigation options.","The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval (5–0) of a lot‑coverage variance to allow an in‑ground pool at 232 E. Des Moines, but conditioned the recommendation on installation of a dry‑well (per engineer recommendations) to mitigate runoff and ordered that the variance be extinguished if the pool is later filled or removed.",{"_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},6748133,"Commission recommends small patio variance for corner lot; dry well required",458,3191000,3649000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5362932-5c37ec1f7a993680fd2e92ed1c372ed6&start=3191&end=3649","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5362932-5c37ec1f7a993680fd2e92ed1c372ed6/thumbnail_3191000.jpg","/articles/6748133/Westmont/DuPage-County/Illinois/Commission-recommends-small-patio-variance-for-corner-lot-dry-well-required","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6748133-de1a53448926478d625222141bf589c0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169664&Signature=Xh91OerFDCYNtbY-9vTdEl-BNJaRGEJPEUsL41NehVoi4TcDbYsVwF~fNpK-J0B3yRiwCmtOnDHiLbjSFljt0Xp1XQIN5HWABzbuCuCD~j6zcAoGv5TzaI8~vw2H-hEl25juyNLg0wUgSCFX8dgvgxyx7p9lnNIFgzAdwf1CXA8ENcPx71PDTVYhxD3MY~qtXpU2mv6kSvFQkbSJBGqIOTZ77KpeZgPnmadNYinBvCBcOxpcwB5vrzyPzMeH25jozIAs-9Lnl9hKX645gtgMkdRtMAUq5WxOgCWanna0scHvypTVoeId8sLa6txSzeVY6KgImk3ytqOxeF258eizTA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","New residents Michael and his spouse asked the commission for a variance to increase lot coverage on their corner lot (currently ~39.83 percent) to install an 18×14‑ft stamped‑concrete patio plus a 3×20‑ft service walk. The proposal would add roughly 342 sq ft of hardscape and raise total lot coverage to about 43.85 percent. The applicant said the house is a nonconforming corner lot (width ~64.5 ft) and the proposed improvement is intended to make the backyard usable.

Staff noted the lot’s nonconforming width and described related zoning history; because the property already exceeded the 35 percent R‑3 maximum and lies in an older downtown area with many pre‑existing nonconforming lots, the applicant is seeking a variance. Staff said the consulting engineer had recommended mitigation and suggested options such as permeable pavers or a dry well. The applicant said he preferred stamped concrete for cost reasons and that he is willing to install a dry well if the commission requires it.

Commissioners asked clarifying questions about the configuration and the applicant confirmed the short service walk was sized to keep the requested variance smaller. The commission moved, with a condition that a dry well be installed, and voted 5–0 to recommend approval to the Village Board. The staff report and engineer comments are in the public record and staff advised the applicant of the likely Village Board hearing date.","The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 5–0 to recommend approval of a lot‑coverage variance allowing a stamped‑concrete patio and service walk at 102 W. Naperville Rd., conditioned on a dry‑well installation per engineering recommendations.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6748123,"Planning Commission approves Chicago Lightworks office with accessory warehousing at Oakmont Tech Center",290,4040000,4330000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5362932-5c37ec1f7a993680fd2e92ed1c372ed6&start=4040&end=4330","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5362932-5c37ec1f7a993680fd2e92ed1c372ed6/thumbnail_4040000.jpg","/articles/6748123/Westmont/DuPage-County/Illinois/Planning-Commission-approves-Chicago-Lightworks-office-with-accessory-warehousing-at-Oakmont-Tech-Center","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6748123-05d4bf3285247ab8ceecab6965796af7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169664&Signature=VMQqN0jYUJ86VUGD06xyKwxY-X0rCv71H3r-tI9GJJBOJLbdD8FLlIVRQ~sM1p38VpbjqQx8uYl0rECzptMF5QJ83xpUy4pgf4dmnh3-v6OXQVPhKvNgEElHnyrtehKxpYT9f-~lm99mtSAOd47HSGYzBc9OQnXVuyuq33jl2GgjeDNGPZsWK0kCqrnB5R4Y5kn17CZNIXFXZWZP1owHSKYeRC4TSIw2gakGbSPrUrT1or9~kxB5k9rUtDtlyjwKnVb9GhQSOQ0a-~gKJ0-lpQAfAeWzFpnX2TrJYe3eOTv5TuoMz3m6RQwfT6rhuJtU85gx2RFTE~RKZRtnJZ2XJg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chicago Lightworks, a lighting‑sales agency headquartered in Lisle, received a unanimous 5–0 recommendation to operate its administrative office with accessory warehousing at 600 Oakmont Lane. The petitioner, represented by owner Julie Blankenheim, described the business model: the company represents lighting manufacturers to designers and contractors; it does not retail fixtures on site but maintains sample cases and demonstration materials that sales staff take to client sites.

Staff noted a 2022 text amendment that allows accessory warehousing in the OR (Office Research) District when used in support of an office use and when the warehouse portion remains below 25 percent of the unit area. The petitioner said the proposed warehouse footprint of about 4,200 sq ft would occupy less than 18 percent of the approximately 23,000 sq ft unit and would be enclosed. The petitioner said normal operations involve staff using personal vehicles to pick up and transport samples, occasional FedEx/UPS deliveries, and rare customer visits or open‑house events for manufacturers; no outdoor storage or regular tractor‑trailer deliveries were proposed.

Commissioners asked about traffic, customer access to the showroom and inventory handling; Julie said most days the space functions as administrative offices, training center and sample room and that samples are packed into cases for staff to take to job sites. Staff referenced prior special‑use approvals at the same property (Midwest Mechanical; an events business previously) and recommended the request is compatible with the OR district and the comprehensive plan. The commission voted unanimously to recommend approval; staff will forward the file to the Village Board.","The commission unanimously recommended approval of a special use permit allowing Chicago Lightworks to operate an administrative office with accessory warehousing for lighting samples (about 4,200 sq ft of storage, under the 25% accessory limit) at 600 Oakmont Lane, Suite 600.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6748130,"Planning Commission approves larger directional signs for Advocate outpatient center to aid patient wayfinding",349,3667000,4016000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5362932-5c37ec1f7a993680fd2e92ed1c372ed6&start=3667&end=4016","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5362932-5c37ec1f7a993680fd2e92ed1c372ed6/thumbnail_3667000.jpg","/articles/6748130/Westmont/DuPage-County/Illinois/Planning-Commission-approves-larger-directional-signs-for-Advocate-outpatient-center-to-aid-patient-wayfinding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6748130-96f415642dda69f6cc5ad40cfaf8ce52/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169664&Signature=Cau~ND~olphWK1f1RqSxgGD~r2QWsVFiD5NlyLoz7t03MG7mB~TL71v2pQAdnyKDXvFSutHSGLv-p-xYStJo7e~jYyyztTTzBbGE7W9dA5XIpXT-3bHG7PnZS~UXRcOrH2BaaJyGUBUA9MEDtCg~PnWvbGNiY9dEbxvlTG7f6Xf9BlgAoepOzL4McZ-QCYUZiRmrAMjpM0ji0VvsOrPZQAhcG5D~BAPgXmPsxCk6SfknFjpHPlV8Vay9cGRvKFtEKSmhPRUcwtlFNqVXZpsdcVRFY4HcB~b8OeEfqqPaTX05t75PFnXgHWlnuHFvmbGno8Wc4FT8cWq1URgmyZvueg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Advocate Health requested variances to the B‑2 District directional‑sign size limits for its new outpatient center at 639 Blackhawk Drive. The commission voted 5–0 to recommend approval of larger directional signs intended to aid visibility and circulation for patients and service vehicles.

Advocate representatives described a 42,000‑square‑foot outpatient facility under construction with roughly 215 surface parking spaces, diverse clinical services and an expected patient volume of more than 100 visits per day. The petitioner said 30–40 percent of patients are expected to be seniors, which informed the request for larger, higher‑mounted directional signs. Landscape architect Zach Reese explained B‑2 directional signs are limited by code to 5 sq ft and 3 ft in height; Advocate requested up to 9 sq ft per face and a maximum height of 6 ft 6 in for the directional signs to improve visibility from passenger vehicles and for older patients who have limited sightlines.

Staff noted directional signs are exempt from overall sign area totals but remain subject to height and area limits; the petitioner added that the Office Research district already allows larger directional signs in comparable nonresidential settings. Commissioners said the proposed sizes were reasonable for patient wayfinding and public safety and supported the request. The PCC recommended approval by unanimous roll call; the matter will go to the Village Board for final action.","The commission unanimously recommended variances to increase directional sign height and area for Advocate Health’s new outpatient facility at 639 Blackhawk, citing patient visibility and safety (particularly for older patients); one entry‑facing directional sign and two internal wayfinding signs were described.","actionData","errors"]

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