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Votes at a glance: Skokie Plan Commission actions, Nov. 6, 2025
Summary
On Nov. 6 the Plan Commission approved minutes, recommended a special-use permit for Gandhi Foods, and tabled the proposed ADU zoning amendments for further staff and legal work; all recorded motions passed by voice vote.
Summary of formal actions taken by the Skokie Plan Commission on Nov. 6, 2025:
- Minutes approval: The commission approved the minutes of the previous meeting by voice vote (aye recorded). Mover/second not specified in the transcript.
- Case 2025-19P (Gandhi Foods, 7550 Linder Ave): The commission recommended approval of a special-use permit to allow limited retail at the petitioner’s industrial building (retail area limited to existing 1,910 sq ft; staff recommended relief from section 1-18-171(e) to allow ~16% retail). Motion moved by Commissioner Speyer and seconded by Mister Giviyahu; vote recorded as unanimous among commissioners present.
- Case 2025-21P (ADU zoning amendment): After extended debate on parking, rental restrictions, sprinklers and definitions, the commission voted to table the draft and directed staff to gather answers and consult corporation counsel; return date set for Feb. 19. Motion moved by Commissioner Wittry and seconded by Commissioner Jeff Berman; passed on a unanimous voice vote.
All recorded votes at the meeting were voice votes with ayes recorded and a quorum present; Commissioner Mete was absent. These outcomes reflect commission recommendations; final code changes (for the ADU item) will occur only if the Village Board or subsequent action adopts them.
