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Romeoville board approves 7 Brew drive‑through at 440 South Weber Road
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Summary
The Village of Romeoville approved a planned‑unit development amendment to allow a 7 Brew drive‑through at the former Freddy's site, including an additional drive‑through lane, new signage and a designated delivery area; planning staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval and construction drawings were submitted with a likely late‑summer opening.
The Romeoville Village Board voted April 15 to approve a planned‑unit development amendment allowing 7 Brew to convert the former Freddy's at 440 South Weber Road into a drive‑through coffee house.
Mayor John D. Noakes said the village welcomes the investment, and 7 Brew’s representative described site changes that include new wall and monument signage, an extra drive‑through lane, removal of select parking to support vehicle stacking and a designated coffee delivery area. “Construction drawings for the building permit have been submitted by 7 Brew and should be ready for construction next month and probably a late summer opening,” the company representative said.
The Development Review Committee reviewed the final plans and recommended approval, and the Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing and also recommended approval. The village also approved Resolution 26‑41‑82 establishing development security for the proposed site improvements to ensure required public improvements are completed as the project proceeds.
During the presentation, Mayor Noakes encouraged a construction kickoff or ribbon cutting to introduce the business to the community. Board members repeatedly welcomed the new business and said neighbors had expressed excitement about the opening.
The board adopted the PUD amendment as part of new business by roll call vote with a majority in favor. The village manager and staff will continue permitting review and said construction drawings are under review; the representative indicated the company expects to begin work soon and tentatively open in late summer.
Reported next steps: staff to complete permit review and secure required construction permits; the approved development security ties the project to required public improvements and inspection prior to final acceptance.
