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Vernon Hills approves zoning and special-use permits for The Nest daycare at 401 W. Sullivan
Summary
The Village Board on June 17 approved two ordinances permitting conversion of the former Superior Ambulance building at 401 W. Sullivan into The Nest daycare, including a variation and special-use/site-plan with conditions recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission. The measures passed 5–1.
The Vernon Hills Village Board on June 17 approved two ordinances to allow The Nest to convert the former Superior Ambulance building at 401 W. Sullivan Drive into a daycare.
Director of Community Development Andrew Jennings told the board the lessee proposes to convert the existing 11,700-square-foot building and remove the north parking lot to create a playground. The Planning & Zoning Commission held two public hearings and recommended approval; the committee of the whole directed staff to prepare ordinances consistent with that recommendation.
The board approved Ordinance 2025-081, a variation, and Ordinance 2025-082, the special-use and associated site, landscape and architectural plans. Jennings said the special-use ordinance is the document that includes the Planning & Zoning Commission’s conditions. "They are proposing to convert the existing 11,700 square foot building into a daycare and remove the north parking lot, and replace it with a playground area," Jennings said.
Trustee Lundin was the only member recorded voting No on both measures; all other trustees and President Cook voted to approve. The board did not identify any additional conditions beyond those already recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission.
The approval allows the applicant to proceed with the project subject to the conditions in the approved site, landscape and architectural plans. Board members said the item had been reviewed thoroughly in prior meetings and public hearings, and that staff and the commission had vetted operational and site details.
The ordinances are effective per village code; staff and the applicant will follow up on required permits and any outstanding plan submittals before construction or occupancy begins.
