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Council approves special-use permit for Heartland Bank drive-through at 330 Grove Street

5404008 · July 16, 2025
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Summary

DeKalb council granted a special-use permit allowing a single-story Heartland Bank branch with two commercial drive-through lanes and an ATM drive-through at 330 Grove Street after a 4-0 Planning & Zoning recommendation; no bank representatives attended the council hearing.

DeKALB, Ill. — The DeKalb City Council on July 14 approved a special-use permit for Heartland Bank and Trust to construct a single-story, roughly 2,100-square-foot bank with two drive-through lanes and an ATM drive-through at 330 Grove Street.

City staff presented the site plan, utility and landscape plans, photometric details and building elevations. The Planning & Zoning Commission considered the application and recommended approval by a vote of 4-0.

The proposed building would sit at the southwest corner of Grove and South Fourth Street. The council discussed the site—s long-vacant status and expressed support for development of the corner. No representatives from the bank were present at the council meeting to address the item.

Alderman Larson moved for approval; Alderman Powell (recorded) seconded. The council voted by roll call and approved the special-use permit. Staff will proceed with standard permitting and inspections once site plans and building permits are submitted and fees paid.