Planning Commissioner
Jan Wood
Palatine
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At a glance
- News mentions
- 3
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 16
- Total speaking time
- 1:22:42
- Avg per meeting
- 5:10
- Segments
- 1733
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Voting record (127)
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Denial of lot coverage variation at 286 W. Prestwick
Concerned about setting a precedent for future overage requests
Special use for rear setback at 1305 E. Joan Drive
Special use for restaurant with drive-through at 139 N. Northwest Highway
Variation for lot area per unit at 429 and 435 N. Hicks Road
Special Use — 32-foot front yard setback at 416 S. Benton Street
The circumstances are unique and the addition would not harm public health, safety or welfare.
Special Use Amendment — tasting room expansion at 4 N. Bothwell Road and 34 W. Palatine Road
An established business with a good reputation; a modest expansion that won't disrupt neighboring businesses.
Parking Variation — 1506 W. Algonquin Road restaurant expansion
Approval of Draft PZC Minutes - 09-15-2026
1333 E. Virginia Drive Deck Setback Variation
Commissioner Schubert made a motion to approve subject staff’s conditions
Commissioner Cavanaugh Made a motion to approve subject staff’s conditions
Commissioner Cavanaugh Made a motion to approve subject staff’s conditions
Commissioner Fedota Made a motion to approve subject staff’s conditions
MOTION TO ADJOURN APPROVED
1336 E. Anderson Drive Sunroom Special Use
1297 N. Laguna Court Deck Variation
825 W. Dorset Street Fence Special Use
Expressed concern regarding the lack of fences in the immediate area and the extent of the setback encroachment.
Draft PZC Minutes - 08/25/2026
approve subject staff’s conditions and with the recommended added condition to add landscaping at Clark Dr.
approve subject staff’s conditions
approve subject staff’s conditions
approve subject staff’s conditions
approve subject staff’s conditions
ADJOURNMENT
Special Use for Front-Yard Fence at 300 N. Clark Drive
Special Use for Rear-Yard Setback at 404 S. Maple Street
Special Use for Tobacco and E-Cigarette Shop at 444 E. Dundee Road
Final Planned Development, Subdivision, and Rezoning at 315 W. Johnson Street
Planned Development and Subdivision for 2-Lot Residential Development between Rosiland and Ruhl Roads
PZC Minutes - 08-11-2026
MOTION TO ADJOURN
180 and 190 N. Smith Street - Planned Development Amendment and Special Use
approved to adjourn
motion to approve subject staff’s conditions
motion to approve subject staff’s conditions
motion to approve as amended
motion to approve subject staff’s conditions
motion to deny
25 W. Michigan Avenue - Final Planned Development and Subdivision
315 S. Oak Street - Group Home Special Use
Questioned whether the property was large enough and whether the proposal was ready for approval.
1490 N. Quentin Road and 885 W. Dundee Road - Annexation and Final Planned Development
Concerned about the density and crowded nature of the subdivision.