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Commission recommends special use and new wine license class for proposed DZ Boutique Winery at 338 Main
Summary
Renata and Daniel Zagulski said they will operate a small, appointment‑only micro‑winery at 338 Main; the commission voted to forward a positive recommendation for a B3 special‑use text amendment and a wine‑only liquor‑license class after discussing occupancy, licensing steps, equipment sanitation and sourcing.
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended a positive action to the village board on a proposed micro‑winery, DZ Boutique Winery, at 338 Main and a text amendment to allow micro‑wineries as a special use in the B3 zoning district.
Applicants Renata and Daniel Zagulski, represented by attorney Michael Kelly, said the tasting room would operate by appointment and serve small groups to showcase handcrafted, small‑batch wines the couple has been producing for years. Renata Zagulski described a family business vision: "We would love the opportunity to open this little small winery here in Bartlett... to operate by appointment only because we want to create something unique, very intimate and personal for our guests."
Commissioners pressed staff and the applicants on operational details. The commission confirmed the proposed text amendment would permit a special use in the B3 district and that the approval would apply to this location specifically; any building occupancy limits would be determined by building‑department review and the fire district rather than the liquor license. Staff said a new liquor‑license class limited to wine would be drafted if the commission and village board approve the change. The applicants said equipment would be NSF‑approved for sanitation and that grapes or bulk musts would be sourced through distributors (examples cited included California and Michigan); bottle prices were described in the range of about $15 to $40 and a tasting fee of roughly $10–$15 was discussed to help cover costs.
A business owner in the audience, Kingashkotak, said he had tried the wine and recommended support. After discussion about hours, occupancy and future growth possibilities, Commissioner Michelle Sarawaz moved that the commission send a positive recommendation to the village board (motion seconded by John Maso). The roll call vote was unanimous in favor. Staff noted that, if the text amendment and special use are approved, the applicants would separately apply for the new liquor license and any required building permits and fire/occupancy approvals.
The commission’s action was a recommendation; final licensing and permitting steps remain with the village board, village licensing staff and building/fire departments.
