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Committee directs parallel code amendment and technical review for proposed Rocky Patel cigar lounge at Townline Road

Vernon Hills Village Board · October 8, 2025
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Summary

GTZ Properties presented a concept for a standalone Rocky Patel premium cigar store and lounge at 555 Townline Road. Staff said the lounge use does not neatly fit current zoning and recommended a village-initiated zoning code text amendment to run in parallel with the applicant's special‑use technical review; the committee consented to proceed.

GTZ Properties presented a concept Oct. 7 to open a standalone Rocky Patel premium cigar store and lounge on the westernmost parcel of 555 Townline Road. The applicant described the business as a high‑end cigar retail operation with an on‑site lounge, lockers and hospitality amenities; staff noted comparable Rocky Patel locations in the region.

Director Jennings told the committee…

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