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Village Board approves Dutch Bros drive-through with conditions at 316 Madison Street

5969181 · October 21, 2025
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Summary

Trustees voted to concur with the Zoning Board of Appeals and adopt an ordinance approving a two-lane Dutch Bros drive-through at 316 Madison Street, subject to conditions meant to reduce traffic and pedestrian-safety impacts.

The Oak Park Village Board on Oct. 21 approved a special-use permit and related variances for a Dutch Bros Coffee two-lane drive-through at 316 Madison Street, adopting the Zoning Board of Appeals’ recommendation with conditions intended to mitigate traffic and pedestrian-safety concerns.

Development Services and planning staff described the proposal as a demolition of the existing building and construction of roughly a 1,200-square-foot coffee shop with a two-lane drive-through and a walk-up window intended to encourage pedestrian activity. The petition required variances for building placement, on-site parking location, one bypass lane serving two drive-through lanes, and multiple menu boards. Mike Bruce, village planner, said the…

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