Wheeling board approves special-use permits for Dundee Road massage shop and women-focused dance studio

The Wheeling Board of Trustees on July 20 approved two special-use ordinances that will allow a massage establishment at 747 West Dundee Road and a recreational/instructional facility, Bang D F Studio LLC, at 1400 South Wolf Road Unit 310.

Clerk/meeting staff summarized the Planning Commission's unanimous recommendations and conditions for each request. For the massage establishment (PSU26-0011), the planning commission recommended two conditions: obtain a Wheeling business license prior to commencing operations and submit a revised floor plan that identifies furniture and equipment for staff review; a Wheeling sign permit is also required before installing any exterior signage.

For Bang D F Studio (PSU26-0012), the planning commission recommended six conditions, which the board adopted: maintain a minimum of one employee on-site during operating hours; conduct all activities inside the facility; use the premises exclusively for dance, fitness and wellness instruction; limit attendance for studio-sponsored workshops or special events to no more than 30 people (including staff and volunteers); prohibit alcoholic beverages unless the studio obtains a Wheeling liquor license; and limit food service to bottled water and commercially prepackaged snacks unless the village grants approval and the studio secures applicable health permits.

Christina Vasilysna, who identified herself as one of the studio's two owners, told trustees the planned retail offerings would be "mostly bottled water and snacks, like protein" and confirmed she did not plan to sell fitness equipment such as weights. The board asked clarifying questions about proposed retail items and assured the applicant that conditions were consistent with the planning commission's recommendation.

Both ordinances passed by roll-call vote with unanimous support from trustees present.