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Developer previews self-storage site and subdivision plan for parcel near Route 20
Summary
Revco Ventures and Northmark Construction presented a preliminary concept for an 11.7-acre self-storage development and parcel subdivision near Route 20. The developer plans to submit a zoning application; trustees raised concerns about access, phasing, screening and the nearby traffic circle.
Jeff Pelak of Revco Ventures and Northmark Construction presented a preliminary site plan for a self-storage project on an 11.7-acre parcel that would be subdivided to leave a 2.6-acre commercial parcel in front and a 7.94-acre mini-storage site at the rear.
Pelak said the proposed storage site would include 17 single-story buildings totaling about 73,110 square feet, all indoor storage with no outside storage, and would require a special-use permit per the annexation agreement. The developer said the project would include a regional stormwater detention basin to serve both the storage and future commercial development, and that sewer and water extensions would be provided to support future retail uses closer to Route 20.
Village staff and trustees discussed access and traffic. The current concept shows the storage access lane tied north of the roundabout and a separate northern entrance reserved for future commercial use. Trustees and staff asked whether a joint entrance could be used and whether the roundabout traffic circle should be revised to a stop-controlled intersection to better accommodate larger vehicles. IDOT and rights-of-way considerations were discussed as constraints for any changes that would affect Route 20.
Pelak described a two-phase build strategy: initial site work, utilities, detention and lane paving in phase 1, with phased building and paving to follow. He said the developer prefers not to pave all interior bays before building because construction activity would damage paving. Trustees expressed concern about a prolonged multi-year second phase leaving the site appearing “half done”; one trustee said they would oppose approval unless the project could be completed in a single phase or at least have full perimeter screening and landscaping installed in phase 1.
Pelak said a formal zoning application will be submitted; staff said the application will be routed to engineering and the planning and zoning commission for review. No formal approvals or permits were granted at the meeting.
