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Lisle to seek ordinance clarifying allowable uses of vacant Markham Main commercial space
Summary
Staff recommended the board direct preparation of an ordinance to clarify PUD/RDA requirements tied to a 5,000 sq ft restaurant space at Markham Main; trustees supported moving forward to allow more flexible leasing consistent with market trends.
Lisle staff told the Committee of the Whole on Feb. 24 that a commercial unit at the northeast corner of Burlington and Main (Markham Main) remains vacant and that the original 2015 approvals envisioned a 5,000 sq ft restaurant but did not strictly prohibit other commercial uses.
Village Manager Geoff Cook said the unit has been complete since 2019 but has not fulfilled anticipated redevelopment benefits. Brokers have engaged several potential tenants (mostly fast‑casual concepts in the 2,000–3,000 sq ft range), and current market trends show restaurant footprints shrinking. Staff therefore recommended preparing an ordinance to clarify how the PUD and redevelopment agreement requirements apply to that referenced 5,000 sq ft restaurant space.
Trustees generally supported the proposal to prepare ordinance language that would clarify requirements and open marketing opportunities for the property while acknowledging the intention of the 2015 approvals. No tenant was identified that night; the action is intended to assist future leasing and protect redevelopment expectations.
Staff will draft an ordinance for the board to consider.
