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The commission recommended approval, 5-1, of a variation for a wider driveway at 6520 N Drake to improve access to a proposed side-load garage. The item is scheduled to go to the Village Board on July 21, 2026.
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The proposed new home at 6520 N Drake would be allowed a driveway wider than the standard limit if the Village Board approves the recommendation. Commissioners discussed vehicle maneuverability, driveway materials, and whether construction conditions should be handled during the building-permit process. A separate request for increased building coverage at 6841 N Kostner was found not to require a variation.
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