Westmont planning commission rezones three village properties to 'Public and Institutional' and approves site plan for public works

The Village of Westmont Planning and Zoning Commission on Dec. 10 voted unanimously to rezone three village-owned properties into a newly established Public and Institutional (PI) district and approved related site, subdivision and special-use actions that clear the way for public works improvements and a temporary fire-station location.

The commission approved a multi-part application for 328 South Wilmette Avenue — rezoning five parcels from R3 (single-unit residential) to PI, a special-use permit to authorize governmental use, a preliminary plan to consolidate five lots into one PIN, a variance to reduce the front-yard setback for two proposed buildings and a major site-plan approval. Public Works Director Amy Reese told the commission the property historically housed maintenance operations and will continue to support public-works functions, including expanded indoor equipment storage and a salt-storage dome. “Tonight before you is a proposal for the property at 328 South Wilmette Avenue,” Reese said during the presentation.

Village Engineer Greg Ulrich said the layout retains two existing entrances and is designed so delivery semis can pull in, unload salt and queue…