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Robbins trustees debate halting development to finish new zoning map and comprehensive plan
Summary
Trustees discussed pausing economic development approvals to complete a seven-sector zoning map and pursue regional planning grants; the board asked planners to present proposals before 2023 and scheduled a special meeting to continue planning.
Village of Robbins leaders on Dec. 6 debated pausing new economic development approvals while the board finalizes a comprehensive zoning map that divides the municipality into seven sectors.
Mayor Darren E. Bryant opened the discussion by proposing a temporary halt on approvals so the village can complete a comprehensive plan and develop tailor-made rules and projects for each zone. Ryan Buckley told trustees that regional agencies — the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) — have expressed willingness to assist and that grant funding may be available to support planning.
Trustees discussed whether to retain one planner or two and how to involve citizens without creating excessive cost for the village. Trustee George Brewton asked whether Maggie Catania was the village planner and urged attention to the RTA portion of any plan; Trustee Ernest Maxey Jr. advocated for citizen involvement and fewer outside consultants to reduce expenses. Mayor Bryant said the board should invite two planners to present proposals before the end of the year and scheduled a special meeting the following Tuesday at 5 p.m. to consider planner options.
No contract was approved at the special meeting. The board asked staff to pursue grant-support options and to return with planner proposals and public-engagement plans for formal consideration.
