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Plan Commission approves Cubesmart solar variances; continues Wheeling Aquatics Center applications

WheelingApr 22, 20262 min read

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At the April 22, 2026 Wheeling Plan Commission meeting commissioners approved multiple variances and a minor site plan for a 600 kW rooftop solar system at 1004 S. Milwaukee Avenue (Cubesmart), and continued all Wheeling Aquatics Center redevelopment matters to the May 13, 2026 meeting. A requested fence variance for 157 W. Jeffery Avenue failed for lack of affirmative votes and the docket was closed.

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Docket PV25-0016 (157 W. Jeffery Avenue) — Motion to approve variation to reduce front yard setback failed (zero affirmative votes); subsequent motion to close the docket approved.
Docket PSU26-0003 (Wheeling Aquatics Center, 105 Community Boulevard) — Continued to May 13, 2026 at applicant's request to present updated design.
Docket PV26-0006 (Wheeling Aquatics Center parking reduction) — Continued to May 13, 2026.
Docket PV26-0007 (Wheeling Aquatics Center lighting uniformity) — Continued to May 13, 2026.
Docket PSPMAJ26-0006 (major site plan/building appearance for Wheeling Aquatics Center) — Continued to May 13, 2026.
Docket PV25-0015 (Cubesmart, 1004 S. Milwaukee Avenue) — Approved variance to reduce north side yard setback from 15 ft to 0.5 ft to permit ground-mounted equipment for a 600 kW rooftop solar system; approval contingent on PSPMIN26-0004 and PV26-0008.
Docket PV26-0008 (Cubesmart, 1004 S. Milwaukee Avenue) — Approved variance to reduce front yard setback along Milwaukee Avenue from 25 ft to 4.7 ft for a 40-foot utility pole associated with the rooftop solar system; approval contingent on PSPMIN26-0004 and PV25-0015.
Docket PSPMIN26-0004 (Cubesmart minor site plan & appearance) — Approved minor site plan and appearance for ground-mounted equipment associated with the 600 kW rooftop solar system; conditions include obtaining a floodplain permit prior to Village construction and compliance with airport/FAA requirements (FAA raised no issue with pole height; written declaration still needed for Chiago Executive Airport as noted).
Motion to close Dockets PV25-0015 and PV26-0008 — Approved.

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Plan Commission Meeting

Apr 22, 2026, 6:30 PM2 Community Boulevard, 2 Community Boulevard, Wheeling IL 60090completed

Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Changes to the Agenda
5. Citizen Concerns and Comments
6. Consent Items
7. Items for Review
A. Docket No. PV25-0016, Request for a Variation to Reduce the Front Yard Setback From 25 feet to 9 Feet on the North Property Line Associated with the Construction of a 6' Tall Fence (157 W. Jeffery Avenue). PUBLIC HEARING
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Decision: Items for Review
B. Docket No. PSU26-0003, Request to Amend Ordinance No. 3665, Which Granted Special Use and Site Plan Approval for a Public Park to the Wheeling Park District, Associated with the Reconstruction of the Wheeling Aquatics Center Facility (105 Community Boulevard). PUBLIC HEARING
reports=1
Decision: Items for Review
C. Docket No. PV26-0006, Request for a Variation to Reduce the Minimum Required Number of Parking Spaces from 356 Spaces to 192 Spaces Associated with the Redevelopment of the Wheeling Aquatics Center (105 Community Boulevard). PUBLIC HEARING
reports=1
Decision: Items for Review
D. Docket No. PV26-0007, Request for a Variation to Increase the Uniformity (Avg/Min) Lighting Level from 4:1 to 6:1 Associated with the Redevelopment of the Wheeling Aquatics Center (105 Community Boulevard). PUBLIC HEARING
reports=1
Decision: Items for Review
E. Docket No. PSPMAJ26-0006, Request for Major Site Plan and Building Appearance Approval for the Construction of the Wheeling Park District Aquatics Center and Associated Site Improvements (105 Community Boulevard).
reports=1
Decision: Items for Review
F. Docket No. PV25-0015, Request for a Variation to Reduce the Minimum Required Side Yard Setback on the North Property Line From 15 Feet to 0.5 Feet for Construction of Ground-Mounted Equipment Associated with a Proposed Rooftop Solar Collection System for Cubsemart, L.P. (1004 S. Milwaukee Avenue). PUBLIC HEARING
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Decision: Items for Review
G. Docket No. PV26-0008, Request for a Variation to Reduce the Minimum Required Front Yard Setback Along Milwaukee Avenue from 25 Feet to 4.7 Feet for the Installation of a 40-Foot-Tall Utility Pole Associated with a Proposed Roof Top Solar Collection System for Cubesmart, L.P. (1004 S. Milwaukee Avenue). PUBLIC HEARING
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Decision: Items for Review
H. Docket No. PSPMIN26-0004, Request for Minor Site Plan and Appearance Approval for Construction of Ground-Mounted Equipment Associated with a Proposed Rooftop Solar Collection System for Cubsemart, L.P. (1004 S. Milwaukee Avenue).
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Decision: Items for Review
I. Docket No. PV25-0014, Request for a Variation to Reduce the Minimum Front Yard Setback from 25 Feet to 8.4 Feet for Construction of Ground-Mounted Equipment Associated with a Proposed Rooftop Solar Collection System for Cubsemart, L.P. (1042 S. Milwaukee Avenue). PUBLIC HEARING
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Decision: Items for Review
J. Docket No. PSPMIN26-0005, Request for Minor Site Plan and Appearance Approval for Construction of Ground-Mounted Equipment Associated with the Installation of a Proposed Rooftop Solar Collection System for Cubsemart, L.P. (1042 S. Milwaukee Avenue).
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Decision: Items for Review
K. Docket No. PV26-0005, Request for a Variation to Increase the Maximum Fence Height Associated with Facility Upgrades for the Village of Wheeling (77 W. Hintz. Rd.). PUBLIC HEARING
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Decision: Items for Review
L. Docket No. PSPMIN26-0003, Request for Minor Site Plan Approval for Facility Upgrades and Related Site Improvements to the Vehicle Fueling Area for the Village of Wheeling (77 W. Hintz. Rd.).
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Decision: Items for Review
8. Approval of Minutes
A. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 11, 2026 (including the Findings of Fact for Docket No's. PSU25-0012, PV26-0003 and PV26-0004) and March 25, 2026 (including the Findings of Fact for Docket No. PSU25-0004).
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Decision: Approval of Minutes
9. Other Business
10. Adjournment