679 North Weber redevelopment cleared as three‑unit retail; WMB Service to occupy industrial site in Romeoville

The Village of Romeoville on Dec. 3 reviewed final development plans from the OM Group for the redevelopment of the former 7‑Eleven site at 679 North Weber Road into an ~8,600 square‑foot retail building split into three tenant bays, including a drive‑through unit proposed for Hawaiian Bros Island Grill and a southern unit intended for Crispin’s; the middle tenant has not been announced.

Planning staff said the design was improved since concept review with added brick knee walls, enhanced landscaping and a new pedestrian connection to Normantown Road; the development review committee and Planning & Zoning recommended approval. Officials said the OM Group may close on the property this week with construction slated for spring and an opening targeted for late summer or early fall.

Separately, staff presented a minor change to a PUD and a final development plan for 1385 North Joliet Road. The current owner, NR1 Transport, is selling the recently built 23,830‑square‑foot industrial building to WMB Service Company, which plans to use the site for a full‑service trailer dealership and service center. Staff said no site changes are proposed; the property is zoned M‑2 (heavy manufacturing) and the operation is permitted, with the minor PUD change clarifying that sales are allowed on site. The staff forecast noted WMB could generate up to $66,000,000 in annual sales by year three.

Trustees welcomed the economic investment and retail variety promised by both projects; no final objections were raised during the meeting.

Next steps: Both items were placed on the consent agenda and advanced by the board’s vote that evening.