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Palatine panel backs homeowner’s request for porch and second‑story addition at 224 W. Kenilworth

Village of Palatine Planning and Zoning Commission · February 22, 2026
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Summary

The Palatine Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend village council approval of special-use relief allowing a second‑story addition and a covered front porch at 224 West Kenilworth Avenue, finding the proposal meets zoning standards and raising no floodplain construction concerns for building‑permit review.

The Palatine Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a special‑use permit for an addition and new front porch at 224 West Kenilworth Avenue, concluding the proposal meets the review standards and will go to village council on Feb. 5.

Petitioner Brian Gerke told the commission he and his wife need more space after their family grew "to 5, and we're out of space," and that the plan reuses much of the existing exterior walls to control costs while adding a second story and…

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