Northbrook board sets joint public hearing on Northbrook Court phasing change
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Summary
The Village Board voted to hold a joint public hearing with the Plan Commission after Brookfield Properties requested an amendment to an existing ordinance to allow residential construction to proceed concurrently with retail at Northbrook Court.
The Village Board of Northbrook voted to schedule a joint public hearing with the Plan Commission to consider a request from Brookfield Properties to amend a previously approved ordinance for Northbrook Court that would allow residential development to occur prior to or at the same time as the retail components.
The request is for an amendment to the ordinance (No. 2023-366) that granted a special permit for a mixed-use planned development in the C-4 Regional Shopping District. Deputy Director Kolstad described the application as a preliminary review — the first step in a multistep zoning process that could lead to a formal application and public hearing if the applicant proceeds.
The board’s action moves the matter toward a joint Village Board/Plan Commission meeting on March 11, 2025, for a public hearing. Trustees at the meeting expressed broad support for accelerating the project while preserving the village’s interests in ensuring the redevelopment meets local goals.
Trustee Abomey Allen moved for a joint hearing; Trustee Kohler seconded, and the motion passed.
Brookfield representative and staff described the proposed change as a modification to the phasing schedule approved in the prior ordinance. The board’s preliminary comments are nonbinding; any final decision will follow staff review, Plan Commission recommendation and the public hearing process.
Background: Northbrook Court has been the village’s largest sales-tax generator in previous years. The original ordinance included phased construction for the large site; the amendment would permit different sequencing so residential components may be built simultaneously with or before retail.
Next steps: The applicant is expected to appear at the March 11 joint meeting for a formal public hearing. If the applicant files a formal application, the village’s standard zoning review, public hearing and final Village Board decision will follow.
