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Lombard planning commission recommends approval of Eastgate Shopping Center subdivision with variances
Summary
The Plan Commission voted to recommend that the Village Board approve a three-lot subdivision of the Eastgate Shopping Center with variances for Lot 1including reduced lot area and reduced setbacks; the recommendation is subject to conditions including demolition of a vacant south building and recording cross-access easements.
The Village of Lombard Plan Commission voted 5-1 on March 17 to recommend that the Village Board approve a major subdivision of the Eastgate Shopping Center at 837 Westmore Meyers Road, creating three lots and granting variances for the proposed Lot 1.
The petition filed as PC 25-06 would split the existing shopping center into three parcels: Lot 1 around an existing convenience store, Lot 2 containing the northern row of tenant buildings (including the DMV, Prairie Food and Ace Hardware), and Lot 3 comprising the currently vacant south building. The petitioner requested variances to allow a Lot 1 area of about 16,179 square feet where the B-3 district minimum is 20,000 square feet, an interior side yard of 0 feet where 10 feet is normally required, and a rear yard of 25 feet where 30 feet is required.
The subdivision drew a single public comment from Kristen Bernstein, a resident in the Cambria Association backing the property, who said she opposed reducing the rear setback from 30 to 25 feet “without a specific plan for the use of the property,” citing concerns about buildings closer to homes and loss of privacy and green space. Leo Salarte, representing ownership, said the owner seeks flexibility to subdivide the center and make the corner parcel marketable.
Anna, planning division staff, read the interdepartmental review committee report and recommended approval subject to conditions in the staff report. She told commissioners the requested variances for Lot 1 are reasonable given existing site constraints (drive aisles, easements and building locations) and that staff expects the petitioner to record a blanket cross-access and maintenance easement to preserve existing parking circulation. Staff also noted the final plat must include an easement over an existing water or sanitary main before the village will record the plat. The petitioner represented that ownership intends to demolish the vacant south building on Lot 3; staff recommended demolition begin before the village records the final plat.
Commissioners asked about parking and future redevelopment. Staff said the proposed subdivision does not remove parking and that a recorded cross-access easement would preserve shared use; any future redevelopment that affects parking would require further review and likely a separate plan commission hearing and village-board decision. Commissioner Springberg voted no; other commissioners voted in favor. The motion recommending approval was made by Commissioner Verson and seconded by Commissioner Johnson.
The commissionrecommendation will be forwarded to the Village Board for final action at its April 3, 2025 meeting. If the board approves, the conditions in the staff reportincluding required easement language and demolition steps for Lot 3must be satisfied prior to recording the final plat with DuPage County.
