Planning commission recommends special-use permit for Mobility Connection’s accessible-van site on North Alpine

The Machesney Park Planning and Zoning Commission on April 27 recommended approval of a special‑use permit that would allow Mobility Connection to operate an open sales and leasing location for accessible vans at 9934 North Alpine.

Planning staff member Carrie told commissioners the Rockford‑based company plans to lease space in a multi‑tenant industrial building and to keep approximately six accessible vans parked outdoors on the north side of the building. "I think it would be a benefit for the residents of our community to have this type of business nearby," Carrie said, and staff recommended approval with conditions that parking follow the approved site plan and that an occupancy permit be obtained before the business opens.

Commissioners said they did not anticipate increased drive‑by traffic from the specialized vehicle sales and there were no members of the public who opposed the request. After commissioners confirmed they had read the findings of fact, a motion to approve carried; the commission forwarded a positive recommendation to the Planning & Economic Development committee meeting on May 4.

If approved by the committee, the special‑use permit would allow Mobility Connection to sell and lease accessible vans from the 9934 North Alpine location. The permit requires that vehicles be parked as shown on the site plan and that an occupancy permit be issued before operations begin. No other conditions, fees, or funding sources were noted in the meeting record.

The Planning & Economic Development committee will consider the recommendation at its May 4 meeting.