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Lockport planning commission continues drive‑thru hearing, commissioner to join Will County board
Summary
At its March 11, 2026 meeting the Lockport Planning and Zoning Commission continued the public hearing on Case 2026002 to March 25, accepted the resignation of Commissioner Matt Garland (to join the Will County Planning and Zoning Commission), and heard staff updates on the downtown master plan and an administrative setback correction for Sadi Ridge townhomes.
LOCKPORT, Ill. — The Lockport Planning and Zoning Commission on March 11 voted to continue the public hearing on Case 2026002, a final development plan and special‑use permit for a multi‑tenant drive‑thru at the southwest corner of 159th Street and Ferrell Road, until the commission’s March 25 meeting.
Peters moved to continue the hearing and Georgetti seconded. The motion passed on a roll‑call vote; one commissioner, Quinn, was recorded absent.
At the start of the meeting the commission approved minutes from its Feb. 11, 2026 session after a motion by Commissioner Matt Garland and a second from Calderon.
In an announcement during the chair’s report, the commission chair said Commissioner Matt Garland has submitted a resignation to accept an appointment to the Will County Planning and Zoning Commission. “It’s been a pleasure and appreciated all of your input to each case and it’s made a positive impact on this community,” the chair said in thanking Garland for his service.
Lance, a city staff member, praised Garland’s experience in real estate and planning matters, saying, “one of the great things about all of our commissioners is that they bring a unique perspective to each project,” and that Garland’s background in industrial and distribution uses has been particularly helpful.
Staff told the commission they are working with the mayor’s office to identify candidates to fill Garland’s seat; the goal is to place a nominee on an April agenda so, after council review and vote, the replacement could attend the May meeting.
In staff reports, city planners said the Greater Downtown master plan is moving forward, with a steering committee meeting expected in about one to two months and a target for finalization in September or October. Staff also notified the commission that March 25 will include an administrative agenda item to correct how the rear yard setback for the Sadi Ridge townhomes is recorded — changing the reference from an easement line to the property line. Staff emphasized the correction will not alter the site plan, the number of buildings or units, or property lines.
The commission adjourned after a motion by Garland and a second from Peters.
