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Board approves '21 Handicap' indoor golf and fitness studio at 777 Oakmont Lane
Summary
Trustees approved a special‑use permit for 21 Handicap LLC to open a membership‑only, 24/7 indoor golf and training facility at 777 Oakmont Lane with five simulators, a putting green, a gym, cold plunges and a sauna; applicants said the facility will use app‑based access, a single on‑site golf pro for scheduled lessons and no routine alcohol service (temporary liquor permits could be pursued for special events).
The Westmont Village Board unanimously approved a special‑use permit March 5 that clears the way for '21 Handicap,' a membership indoor golf, fitness and coaching facility at 777 Oakmont Lane.
Director Henterfine described the project as larger than a recent Chicago Avenue golf‑simulator facility: the proposed location includes five golf simulators, an on‑site putting green, a dedicated gym, cold‑plunge units and a sauna. The applicant told trustees the facility will operate 24 hours a day and that members will access the building via an app that unlocks entry; the business will staff a single golf professional about 40 hours per week and intends to bundle one free lesson per month with membership.
The applicants represented that there would be no routine food, beverage or alcohol sales. The board discussed whether an explicit alcohol prohibition should be placed in the ordinance; staff said because the Planning & Zoning Commission did not list alcohol as a special condition, the ordinance language was left to the board's discretion. Attorney Zmanac noted that selling alcohol in the future would require a liquor license, and the applicants said they would apply for temporary liquor permits for occasional special events if desired.
Trustee Scales and others questioned staffing and safety for a largely unstaffed overnight facility; the applicants described remote monitoring via security cameras (including AI‑assisted alerts) and said they would require bookings rather than allow walk‑ins. The mayor and staff confirmed emergency and fire access procedures and that the village and first‑responder agencies would retain keys or other access methods.
The board approved the special use (motion by Trustee Scales, second by Trustee Guzo) and welcomed the new business, which the applicants said plans to open by September 1.
The board's approval clears the owner to proceed with required building permits and inspections before an occupancy date is set.
