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Lombard Plan Commission backs conditional uses to restore motor vehicle sales and service at 434 E. North Ave.
Summary
The Plan Commission voted to recommend approval of conditional uses that would allow motor vehicle sales and service at a North Avenue property formerly used for both functions; recommendation goes to the Village Board Feb. 6, 2025.
The Lombard Plan Commission voted to recommend approval of conditional uses that would allow motor vehicle sales and motor vehicle service at 434 East North Avenue, a property currently operated as RimTime (rims and tires). The commission voted unanimously to forward the recommendation to the Village Board for final action Feb. 6, 2025.
The petitioner, Sam Diah, identified himself as one of the owners of RimTime and told the commission the business seeks to “go back to the same use that we had for the building prior to changing it in 2021” so the site can resume both retail/repair and vehicle sales. Diah said no exterior site changes are proposed other than a request for a second sign to identify two businesses operating from the address.
Planning staff entered the interdepartmental review committee report into the record and told commissioners that motor vehicle sales and motor vehicle service are conditional uses in the B-4 Corridor Commercial District and that the sales component previously had conditional-use approval in 2007 but lapsed after the sales activity ceased for more than a year. Staff noted the property is flanked by other motor vehicle sales uses on North Avenue and said there is no record of adverse impacts to adjacent properties from prior sales uses. Staff recommended approval subject to the conditions listed in the staff report.
Diah addressed code-review items cited by staff: he said the building has an operational triple-basin sink that has been inspected; that the property has a fire alarm and sprinkler system installed and inspected (he said a recent inspection identified minor items such as one sprinkler head replacement and battery changes); and that since the 2021 remodel the interior sales floor would not be used to park vehicles. He said the franchise tenant (RimTime) requires separate signage for its brand, which is why the petitioner asked for a second sign.
After discussion, Commissioner Springberg moved to accept the interdepartmental findings and recommend approval of PC 24-15 subject to the seven staff conditions; Commissioner Johnson seconded. A roll call vote recorded aye votes from Commissioners Springberg, Johnston, Flanagan, Verson and Chair Giuliano. The commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to the Village Board for final consideration Feb. 6, 2025.
The action taken by the Plan Commission is a recommendation only; final approval requires action by the Village Board.
