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Vernon Hills board approves omnibus package and passes variances for Mayflower addition and Farmers Best Market sign
Summary
The Village Board approved its omnibus consent package and passed two ordinances: a rear-setback variance for a first-floor addition at 7 Mayflower Road (Ordinance 2026-053) and sign variances for Farmers Best Market at 413 N. Milwaukee Ave. (Ordinance 2026-054). The votes were unanimous.
The Village Board of Vernon Hills approved an omnibus consent package and unanimously passed two ordinances at its May 5, 2026 meeting.
President Tom Cook Jr. opened the meeting and praised local partners, thanking Rust-Oleum for allowing the village to use its parking lot for community events. "So, again, thanks to Rustoleum for being such a great corporate citizen," he said as the board moved the omnibus items with a single motion; a roll call vote recorded ayes from all voting trustees and the motion carried.
On new business the board considered Ordinance 2026-053, a variance from Appendix C (zoning section 10.4) to reduce the rear setback for a first-floor addition at 7 Mayflower Road. Director of Community Development Andrew Jennings briefed the board that staff located five similar variances on the block, the Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing with no opposition, and four neighbors sent letters stating no objection. The board moved, seconded, and approved the ordinance by roll call.
The board also approved Ordinance 2026-054 granting sign code variations for Farmers Best Market at 413 N. Milwaukee Ave. Jennings said the Planning & Zoning Commission had asked the petitioner to revise the sign (make the olive‑leaf designs symmetrical and remove a nonlegible tagline); the petitioner complied and the revised graphics shown to the board matched the commission's recommendation. Trustees approved the ordinance by unanimous roll call.
Actions and votes at the meeting matched the recorded roll call for each item. The board concluded the regular session and reconvened as the Committee of the Whole for further discussion on larger development and concept items.
What's next: The passed ordinances take effect according to the code schedule; related planning documents and permits will proceed through normal administrative steps (permit and sign-permit issuance for Farmers Best Market; building permits for the Mayflower addition).
