HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZB 1.27.26 Mtg Minutes_appdCASE NO. 25-068-APPEAL APPEAL 1057 HOLLYWOOD AVE
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DES PLAINES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
MINUTES
The Des Plaines Planning and Zoning Board held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday,
January 27, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 102 of the Des Plaines Civic Center.
Chairman Szabo called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and a roll call was established.
PRESENT: Catalano Weaver, Fowler, Fallico and Szabo
ABSENT: Veremis and Zadrozny
ALSO PRESENT: Jeff Rogers, Director
Jonathan Mendel, Assistant Director
A quorum was present.
APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 25, 2025 PZB MEETING MINUTES
Member Fowler moved and Member Fallico seconded a motion to approve the minutes as
presented.
AYES: Fowler, Weaver, Fallico, Catalano, and Szabo
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
***MOTION CARRIED***
PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEM
There was no public comment.
GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS
Chairman Szabo provided the following updates:
• January 20, 2026 City Council meeting results:
o Ordinance Z-1-26 approving a Text Amendment to the C-7 District – Approved (6-
1) on Second Reading
o Ordinance Z-2-26 approving CUs for a PPUD and a LASR, TPLAT, and Variations
for Costco Business Center & Fuel Center at 2200 & 2400 E Devon
Ave – Approved (6-1) on Second Reading
CASE NO. 25-068-APPEAL APPEAL 1057 HOLLYWOOD AVE
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ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS:
None
PENDING APPLICATIONS:
1. Address: 1057 Hollywood Ave. Case Number: 25-068-APPEAL
Continued from the January 13, 2026 PZB meeting - Third continuance requested to
February, 10 2026
The petitioner requests an appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s October 2, 2025 determination
regarding the loss of nonconforming use status for a two-unit dwelling in the R-1 Single Family
Residential District.
PIN: 09-17-305-007-0000
Petitioner/Owner: Kendall Partners, Ltd. (Representative: Kevin Hansen), 129 Commercial
Drive, Unit 7, Yorkville IL 60560
Chairman Szabo asked why the third continuance request.
Director Rogers explained the request is from the seller and the buyer has been difficult deal with
to resolve the situation to get certain needed evidence to the City which could make the appeal
request unnecessary. It would then be withdrawn before it must be heard.
Member Weaver asked who is the property’s owner – Kendall Partners or Mendoza.
Director Rogers stated Kendall Partners is the seller and the appeal applicant. The buyer is
Mendoza. The transfer stamp will be removed
Chairman Szabo asked if public wants to comment.
Assistant Director stated that unless the public in attendance should not comment on the actual
appeal request unless it is heard by the PZB. They could comment if it is directly pertinent to the
request for continuance. Public comment did not occur.
Member Fowler moved and Member Veremis seconded a motion to grant the continuance to the
February 10, 2026 meeting.
AYES: Weaver, Fowler, Fallico, Veremis, and Szabo
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
***MOTION CARRIED***
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ADDITIONAL ITEMS
Member Weaver asked that we return to the schedule that the previous PZB meeting draft
minutes be provided at the next PZB meeting.
Assistant Director Mendel stated that we always planned for that, but it can’t be helped
sometimes and the sunshine laws require minutes be provided no later than the second
meeting after the date of the minutes’ meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Szabo adjourned the meeting by affirmative voice vote at 7:09 P.M.
Sincerely,
Jonthan Mendel, AICP, Assistant Director/Recording Secretary
cc: City Officials, Aldermen, Planning & Zoning Board, Petitioners