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Plan commission recommends density variance for 9-unit apartment at 227 S. Westmore Myers Road
Summary
The Plan Commission recommended approval of a variance to allow nine three-bedroom units at 227 South Westmore Myers Road, increasing density on a historic platted lot. Staff said the proposed density aligns with the comprehensive plan; the recommendation goes to the Village Board on Feb. 6, 2025.
The Village of Lombard Plan Commission on Jan. 27 recommended the Village Board approve a density variance allowing a nine-unit multifamily building at 227 South Westmore Myers Road (PC 25-01).
Shajat Mohammed, who identified himself as the property owner, and project representative Mark Daniel presented the proposal. Daniel said the site is a historic platted lot (circa 1908) flanked by higher-density multifamily developments and that the petitioner seeks two additional units over the ordinance calculation that would otherwise allow seven units. "For regulatory purposes, it's 7," Daniel said, describing the applicant's request for 9 three-bedroom dwellings.
Staff entered the interdepartmental review committee report into the record and recommended approval of the variance, noting that the property's proposed density (staff cited 19.35 units per acre) is consistent with the comprehensive plan's "low-medium density residential" designation. The staff report said the project meets bulk standards (setbacks, parking, open space) aside from the density relief and that the petition included additional planning-level materials (landscape plan, lighting analysis, drainage) typical of a planned development-level review when density relief is sought.
Project details recorded in the hearing included two ADA-accessible units (one two-bedroom and one three-bedroom), parking in front of the building consistent with R-4 design expectations, landscape screening, and retention of existing perimeter fences where present. The petitioners said they had held a virtual neighborhood meeting; staff reported one attendee at that meeting and no written opposition in the public record at the time of the hearing.
Commissioner Verson moved and Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion to accept the staff findings and recommend approval of PC 25-01 subject to four conditions in the staff report. A roll-call vote recorded ayes by Commissioner Verson, Commissioner Johnson, Commissioner Flanagan, Commissioner Springberg and Chair Giuliano. The recommendation will be forwarded to the Village Board for final action at its Feb. 6, 2025 meeting.
Staff noted construction-related items (private fire hydrant, EV readiness) in the conditions; the petitioner acknowledged those conditions as acceptable. The commission's recommendation is not final; the Board of Trustees will take final action on Feb. 6, 2025.
