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Votes and actions at a glance: Rolling Meadows PZC, June 2, 2026
Summary
At its June 2 meeting the Commission approved the April 7 and May 5 minutes, recommended approval of a residential setback variance at 2101 School Drive by 4–3, directed staff to revise the ADU draft ordinance to require special uses, and scheduled a June 22 special meeting.
Key actions and outcomes from the Rolling Meadows Planning and Zoning Commission on June 2, 2026:
• Minutes: The Commission approved minutes from April 7, 2026 and May 5, 2026 by unanimous voice votes (motions moved by Commissioner Gercken and seconded by Commissioner Ferstein).
• Variance — 2101 School Drive: The Commission recommended City Council approval of a rear-yard setback variance to allow a 236‑square‑foot addition that would reduce the required 30-foot setback to 10 feet 6 inches; the recommendation passed by roll call, 4–3 (yeas: Ferstein, Gercken, Rivera, Roos; nays: Buckingham, Burchert, Modi). A drainage/grading review condition will be included.
• ADU text amendment: The Commission directed staff to revise the draft ordinance to treat all accessory dwelling unit types as special uses, prepare guidance criteria and design standards, and to return a revised draft before the June 22 special meeting.
• Special meeting: Staff announced a special meeting for June 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM to consider a plat of subdivision tied to a pending Algonquin Road acquisition for a human-services facility; staff will circulate materials in advance.
• Chain-link fence policy: Staff reported that the code has long prohibited chain-link fences in residential zones but enforcement has been inconsistent; the Commission favored prospective enforcement and asked staff to brief the City Council.
