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Commission hears updates on downtown revitalization commission, 2026 meeting schedule and local projects
Summary
The planning commission received staff updates on a new downtown revitalization commission that will pursue downtown zoning changes, the 2026 single‑meeting schedule, and development permit activity including a recently permitted gas‑station project and ongoing housing discussions.
At the Nov. 4 meeting, staff briefed the West Chicago Plan Commission on several items under "other business," including the proposed 2026 meeting schedule, the new downtown revitalization commission and a series of local development updates.
John, interim director of community development, said the 2026 calendar will generally have one meeting per month to reduce conflicts with election‑night obligations and other schedule constraints. The schedule will stand unless a commissioner raises an objection before adoption.
Staff also described a newly formed downtown revitalization commission, appointed by the mayor with city‑council confirmation, which will focus on downtown public‑realm improvements and a comprehensive modernization of downtown zoning. "Anything zoning text related will come before the planning commission," John said, and staff encouraged commissioners and the public to attend the commission's open meetings.
Development updates included ongoing discussions with multifamily housing developers, a Habitat for Humanity project still moving through approvals, condominium permit resubmissions, and a previously shuttered gas station whose permit was issued and is expected to begin work before winter. Staff also noted interest in reopening a bowling‑alley entertainment center and continued activity around a seasonal haunted house business that has brought foot traffic to a nearby commercial area.
Staff further announced that Tom Davereiner, the former director of community development, retired in September and that John is serving as interim director.
The commission adjourned after routine procedural items and meeting business.
