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Planning and Economic Development Committee forwards three items to board, including permit for accessible-vehicle business
Summary
On May 4, 2026 the Planning and Economic Development Committee in Machesney Park voted to forward positive recommendations to the full board for a special-use permit for Mobility Connections Inc., a residential accessory-building variance at 10520 Banyan Drive, and adoption of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code with Illinois amendments.
The Planning and Economic Development Committee met May 4, 2026, in Machesney Park and unanimously voted to forward positive recommendations on three items to the full board for consideration May 18.
Planning and Zoning Manager Carrie Houston presented Ordinance 14-26, a special-use permit request from Mobility Connections Inc. to open an open-sales lot at 9934 North Alpine Road to service, rent and sell accessible vans. "This applicant, Mobility Connections Inc, provides equipment and vehicles for people with disabilities," Houston said, adding that the proposed location would "service, rent, and sell accessible vans" and that "it'll be nice to have this type of service nearby rather than residents having to travel…
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