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Homer Glen trustees decline Chase Bank site plan after residents and trustees raise concerns
Summary
Trustees voted down a proposed Chase Bank redevelopment for the former Chili's site at 14025 S. Bell Road after trustees and residents raised concerns about location, potential vacancy of remaining space and loss of restaurant opportunities; the board later formally rejected the planning commission recommendation.
Trustees for the Village of Homer Glen voted not to approve a planned Chase Bank redevelopment at 14025 South Bell Road, saying the project raised concerns about neighborhood character, traffic and the long-term vacancy risk for much of the building.
The board considered an ordinance that would have allowed a major PUD change, a drive‑through special use, 24‑hour operation and site improvements for the property formerly occupied by Chili’s. Chase representatives told the board the company planned to invest "just short of $8,000,000 in Homer Glen" and that the bank would expand services beyond in‑store banking, including business banking and lending. John Kristoff, Chase's market director of real estate, said the company intended…
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