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Plan Commission meeting summary

JolietMay 21, 20262 min read

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Commission approved several land-use actions: amendments to plats for Vista Ridge and Cherry Hill Business Park, vacation of a public utility/drainage easement, annexation and rezoning of 23656 S. Houbolt Road to I‑1 (Light Industrial), and a special use permit plus amendment to the Autobahn Country Club master plan affecting the Cedar Creek watershed.

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The commission signed off on paperwork that lets developers move forward with changes to property maps and development plans. One property was annexed into the city and zoned for light industrial use, and the Autobahn Country Club received permission to change its development plan and develop a lot that is in the Cedar Creek watershed (a "special use permit" allows a project that normally needs extra approval). These approvals mean construction or site work can proceed under the conditions approved by the commission; residents can expect continued development activity in the areas named.

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Approved the April 16, 2026 Plan Commission minutes.
Approved PUD-5-26: Amendment to the Final Plat of Vista Ridge Phase 1 and V-3-26: Vacation of a Public Utility and Drainage Easement for Vista Ridge Phase 1 (2700 Vista Lane).
Approved P-5-26 and FP-1-26: Amendment to the Preliminary Plat and approval of the Final Plat Phase 2 for Cherry Hill Business Park (southeast corner of Cherry Hill Road and Spencer Road).
Approved A-1-26: Annexation of 23656 S. Houbolt Road, classification to I-1 (Light Industrial), and approval of an annexation agreement.
Approved M-1-26: Special Use Permit to allow development on a lot containing Cedar Creek Watershed Protection Area, and M-2-26: Amendment to the Autobahn Country Club Master Development Plan (3795 CenterPoint Way).
All motions carried with the recorded vote of Aye: Cox, Crompton, Martin, Radakovich, Turk and Hammac; Absent: Eulitz.

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May 21, 2026, 12:00 AMCity Hall, Council Chambersscheduled

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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Plan Commission members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
OLD BUSINESS: PUBLIC HEARING
During the Public Hearing, members of the public will be allowed to present evidence and ask questions subject to the rules of the meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS: PUBLIC HEARING
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NEW BUSINESS
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION
PUBLIC COMMENT
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ADJOURNMENT
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PUD-5-26: Amendment to the Final Plat of Vista Ridge Phase 1 Planned Unit Development. (2700 Vista Lane) (PIN # 00-06-26-248-006-0000) (COUNCIL DISTRICT #3) V-3-26: Approval of a Vacation of a Public Utility and Drainage Easement for Vista Ridge Phase 1 Planned Unit Development. (2700 Vista Lane) (PIN # 00-06-26-248-006-0000) (COUNCIL DISTRICT #3)
P-5-26: Amendment to the Preliminary Plat of Cherry Hill Business Park (21) Subdivision. (Southeast corner of Cherry Hill Road and Spencer Road) (PIN #s 15-08-30-100-007-0000 and 15-08-30-100-006-0000) (COUNCIL DISTRICT #5) FP-1-26: Approval of the Final Plat of Cherry Hill Business Park (21) Subdivision, Phase 2. (Southeast corner of Cherry Hill Road and Spencer Road) (PIN #s 15-08-30-100-007-0000 and 15-08-30-100-006-0000) (COUNCIL DISTRICT #5)
A-1-26: Annexation of 23656 S. Houbolt Road, Classification to the I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning District, and Approval of an Annexation Agreement. (23656 S. Houbolt Road) (PIN # 04-10-01-300-013-0000) (COUNCIL DISTRICT #5)
M-1-26: Special Use Permit to allow development on a lot containing Cedar Creek Watershed Protection Area. (3795 CenterPoint Way) (PIN # 10-11-06-201-003-0000) (COUNCIL DISTRICT #5) M-2-26: Amendment to the Master Development Plan for Autobahn Country Club. (3795 CenterPoint Way) (PIN #s 10-11-06-301-019-0000, 10-11-06-401-003-0010, 10-11-06-401-003-0020, 10-11-06-301-024-0000, 10-11-07-101-030-0000, 10-11-06-401-005-0000, 10-11-07-101-017-0000, 10-11-06-302-001-0000, 10-11-06-301-020-0000, 10-11-07-101-013-0000, 10-11-06-302-004-0000, 10-11-07-101-027-0000, 10-11-06-301-014-0000, 10-11-07-101-019-0000, 10-11-07-101-009-0000, 10-11-06-302-003-0000, 10-11-07-101-010-0000, 10-11-07-101-026-0000, 10-11-06-301-039-0000, 10-11-06-400-009-0000, 10-11-06-301-023-0000, 10-11-07-101-007-0000, 10-11-07-101-011-0000, 10-11-06-302-002-0000, 10-11-06-401-006-0000, 10-11-06-301-004-0000, 10-11-07-101-031-0000, 10-11-06-401-015-0010, 10-11-06-301-021-0000, 10-11-06-401-002-0010, 10-11-06-401-011-0000, 10-11-07-101-024-0000, 10-11-07-101-014-0000, 10-11-07-101-029-0000, 10-11-06-401-008-0000, 10-11-07-101-028-0000, 10-11-06-301-037-0000,10-11-06-401-002-0020, 10-11-06-401-009-0000, 10-11-07-101-025-0000, 10-11-07-101-008-0000, 10-11-07-101-021-0000, 10-11-07-101-022-0000, 10-11-06-301-002-0000, 10-11-06-301-018-0000, 10-11-06-401-010-0000, 10-11-06-401-012-0000, 10-11-06-301-015-0000, 10-11-06-301-012-0000, 10-11-06-401-014-0000, 10-11-06-301-022-0000, 10-11-06-301-010-0000, 10-11-07-101-023-0000, 10-11-06-401-007-0000, 10-11-06-301-013-0000, 10-11-07-101-018-0000, 10-11-06-301-034-0000, 10-11-06-301-017-0000, 10-11-07-101-015-0000, 10-11-07-101-033-0000, 10-11-06-401-004-0000, 10-11-06-301-005-0000, 10-11-07-101-003-0000, 10-11-07-101-004-0000, 10-11-06-301-016-0000, 10-11-06-401-013-0000, 10-11-06-301-011-0000, 10-11-07-101-012-0000, 10-11-07-101-006-0000, 10-11-07-102-011-0000, 10-11-06-301-025-0000, 10-11-06-400-019-0000, 10-11-06-301-003-0000, 10-11-07-101-016-0000, 10-11-07-101-005-0000) (COUNCIL DISTRICT #5)
Approval of the April 16, 2026 Plan Commission Minutes

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