Wheeling board gives nonbinding approval to concept for 15,000‑sq‑ft cold‑storage addition at 199 Shepherd Ave.

The Village of Wheeling Board of Trustees on Jan. 20 provided nonbinding feedback in favor of a concept plan from JV Global to expand an existing building at 199 Shepherd Ave to accommodate a third‑party cold‑storage tenant.

Village staff described the proposal as an addition of about 14,796 square feet to an existing 93,261‑square‑foot building. Ross Clicker, the village’s community development director, said the tenant would operate Monday through Friday from roughly 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and expects 30‑minute pickup/delivery windows with “2 to 3 trucks per hour” during operating periods.

Why it matters: The project is in an industrial area and raises operational and engineering questions — notably parking counts, screening of roof‑mounted mechanical equipment and stormwater detention — that staff said must be addressed in a formal application if the project moves forward.

Developer details and staff concerns: Dan Shapiro, representing the petitioner, said the addition is roughly 15,000 square feet and estimated the new tenant would generate about $12,000,000 annually in revenue. Clicker told the board that staff expects the geometric site plan to provide a baseline 128 spaces for passenger/light vehicles per Ordinance No. 5477, plus additional parking for the proposed addition, and that the addition should not reduce existing green or open space.

Trustees asked technical questions about where heavy‑vehicle parking would be relocated and about potential loss of stormwater detention. Shapiro and architect John Weiss said the addition would eliminate roughly one truck parking stall but that truck parking would remain adjacent to the building; civil and engineering plans would clarify existing and proposed impervious area and detention. Clicker reiterated that permitting must meet the village’s stormwater ordinance.

Board response: After discussion and questions, the board took a nonbinding vote on whether it was in favor of the concept plan; the roll call recorded affirmative responses from all trustees present. The decision is nonbinding and does not constitute formal approval of a site plan, special‑use amendment or other required permits.

Ending: If the petitioner files a formal application, staff and trustees will review engineering drawings, parking calculations and mechanical‑screening details as part of the normal major‑site‑plan and special‑use amendment process.