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Burr Ridge trustees approve Finkbeiner special‑use with one‑year compliance review
Summary
The Burr Ridge Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve a special‑use request allowing Finkbeiner Equipment Company to operate multiple buildings and an outdoor display at an adjacent parcel, subject to staff review of required site improvements in one year.
Trustees in Burr Ridge voted unanimously Jan. 26 to approve a special‑use request for Finkbeiner Equipment Company, granting use of the adjacent parcel for multiple buildings and outdoor display while requiring a one‑year compliance review.
The item began with a staff report that said the Dec. 15 Plan Commission had recommended temporary approval to ensure the petitioner completes specified improvements, including surfacing the driveway, additional landscaping, stormwater work, installation of a fence and power‑washing of the building. Petitioner Ed Van Pook, identified as the company president, told trustees the firm has been a long‑term community tenant and asked for permanent approval, “with the idea that you could revoke it if we didn't live up to our commitments.”
Plan Commission representative Bettina McCollum said the temporary recommendation reflected several years of neighborhood complaints centered on operations at a nearby parcel and that the temporary approval was intended to encourage improvements at that neighboring 400 property while allowing use of the 320 parcel with conditions.
Trustees debated whether to grant permanent or temporary approval. After discussion they amended the motion so that the approval would be granted now but subject to staff review of compliance in one year; the board retained authority to revoke approval if commitments were not met. Clerk Evan called a roll‑call vote, which the board recorded as unanimous (6‑0).
What this means: Finkbeiner may proceed with the proposed use on the 320 parcel but must complete the improvements described in staff materials and will be reviewed by staff in approximately one year. The board reserved the right to take further action if the company fails to meet those commitments.
Next steps: Staff will monitor compliance and return to the board if required; the item will appear on future agendas for follow‑up if concerns persist.
