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Planning and Zoning approves two requests

WestmontNov 12, 20253 min read

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The commission recommended approval of a special-use permit for a tobacco and vape retail store at 101 West Ogden Avenue and a zoning variance for a deck at 225 South Williams Street, both by 5-0 votes.

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The Planning and Zoning Commission backed two property requests in Westmont. It recommended allowing a tobacco and vape retail store at 101 West Ogden Avenue, Suite B, and approved a zoning variance so a homeowner at 225 South Williams Street can keep or build a deck that exceeds the usual lot-coverage limit. One additional item was only an informal concept review for future redevelopment plans, so no decision was made on that proposal.

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Recommended approval of a special-use permit for a tobacco and vape retail store at 101 West Ogden Avenue, Suite B, by a 5-0 vote.
Recommended approval of a zoning ordinance variance for maximum lot coverage for a deck at 225 South Williams Street by a 5-0 vote.
Held an informal concept-plan discussion for properties at 246 North Lincoln Street and 33 West Naperville Road; no vote was taken.

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Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

Nov 12, 2025, 6:00 PMVillage Board Room, 31 W. Quincy St, Westmont IL 60559completed

Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Swearing-in of testifying attendees
5. Reminder to Silence All Electronic Devices
6. Reminder to Sign-In for Any Public Testimony
7. Approval of Minutes
a. Approval of the Minutes of the October 8, 2025 Regular Meeting
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Decision: Approval of Minutes
8. Review of Public Hearing Procedures
9. Old Business
a. PUBLIC HEARING PZC 017-2025 A request from JA RE ENTERPRISES, LLC d/b/a LIT SMOKES (Petitioner), and WL Property Acquisitions, LLC (owner), for the property at 101 West Ogden Avenue, Suite B, Westmont, Illinois, 60559, for the following: 1. Special Use Permit request for a tobacco and vape retail store in the B-2 General Business District.
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Decision: Old Business
10. New Business
a. PUBLIC HEARING PZC 020-2025 A request from Matthew and Karen Robare, for the property at 225 South Williams Street, Westmont, Illinois, 60559, for the following: 1. Zoning Ordinance Variance to the maximum lot coverage in the R-3 Single-Unit Residential District for a deck.
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Decision: New Business
b. Preliminary Concept Plan Presentation - INFORMAL DISCUSSION ONLY Request from 33 W Naperville LLC, regarding the properties at 246 North Lincoln Street and 33 West Naperville Road, Westmont, IL, 60559, to present a draft Concept Plan for a proposed Map Amendment from B-2 General Business District to R-5 General Residential District and potential Optional Development Plan, for the redevelopment of two existing nonconforming residential buildings. This is a preliminary internal/informal discussion for the Planning and Zoning Commission to provide feedback prior to a required public hearing, to be held at a future date.
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Decision: New Business
c. Preliminary Concept Plan Presentation - INFORMAL DISCUSSION ONLY Request from Torque Suites and Ryan Companies US, INC (Owner), regarding Lot 2 of the Rockwell Second Resubdivision, commonly known as 701 Oakmont Lane, Westmont, IL, 60559. The purpose of the request is to present a draft, Concept Plan for a proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) for the redevelopment of an existing parking lot into a commercial condominium building for the storage and serving of automobiles. This is a preliminary internal/informal discussion for the Planning and Zoning Commission to provide feedback prior to a required public hearing, to be held at a future date.
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Decision: New Business
11. Open Forum
The public comment rules and procedures are set forth in Chapter 2, Section 2-66 of the Westmont Code of Ordinances. Public comment is allowed for matters of public concern that are not on the agenda. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
12. Miscellaneous
a. General Updates Next Regular PZC on December 10, 2025.
Decision: Miscellaneous
13. Adjourn