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Board approves Guzman Gomez drive‑through at RiverTree Marketplace despite pedestrian‑access concerns

Village Board of Vernon Hills · August 12, 2025

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Summary

After Planning & Zoning review, the board approved three related ordinances to allow a 2,400‑sq. ft. Guzman Gomez with a dual drive‑through at 701 N. Milwaukee, with conditions on landscaping and revised signage; one trustee abstained on the site and sign votes.

The Vernon Hills Village Board approved three ordinances on Aug. 12 that clear the way for a Guzman Gomez (GYG) Mexican Kitchen drive‑through at RiverTree Marketplace, 701 N. Milwaukee Ave. The approvals cover site plan/zoning relief (Ordinance 2025‑092), landscape and architectural elevations (Ordinance 2025‑093), and a sign package variation (Ordinance 2025‑094).

Director Jennings summarized Planning & Zoning Commission review: the commission recommended approval of the special…

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