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Board declines to consider rezoning for non-permitted uses in village center lower level, rejecting proposals that required zoning changes
Summary
After debate, trustees voted 4–3 to reject proposals for non‑permitted uses in the village center lower level that would have required rezoning; trustees who favored flexibility argued for revenue opportunities while opponents prioritized existing permitted community uses.
The Village Board voted 4–3 to reject consideration of proposals for non‑permitted uses of the Village Center lower level that would have required a zoning change. The matter stemmed from two proposals received in response to an RFP: a real-estate office (which would have required a zoning change and produced revenue) and a senior-resource/community space (a permitted use that would not have provided rental revenue).
At the Strategic Initiatives Committee, trustees were split: some members wanted flexibility to pursue revenue-generating options that would require a zoning amendment, while others preferred to prioritize community uses such as a senior resource center. Trustee Stokbrand argued for flexibility and multi-use potential, citing the physical space and potential for intergenerational programming. Trustee Warren and several colleagues favored rejecting non-permitted uses to preserve space for community-oriented programming without rezoning.
Two motions were considered at the full board: first, a motion to allow review of proposals for non‑permitted uses subject to a zoning change (it failed); second, a motion to reject proposals from non‑permitted uses passed 4–3. The board asked staff to continue review of proposals that fit current zoning and to return recommendations for permitted uses.
Why it matters: The decision sets the village’s immediate approach to municipal space use and revenue opportunities, balancing a desire for local programming with potential revenue-generation through leasable space that would require changes to the zoning code.
Next steps: Staff and the Strategic Initiatives Committee will continue review of proposals that fit the existing zoning code and will provide recommendations aligned with the board’s direction.
