The Palatine Zoning Board of Appeals on May 14 took the following formal actions and advisory votes:
- 1133 S. Vermont — Motion to approve two special uses related to driveway width and configuration, subject to staff conditions. Board found standards met; vote unanimous. Matter forwarded to Village Council (expected June 3).
- 824 W. Dorset — Motion to approve a rear-yard variance and related special-use conditions for a one-story addition and carport conversion; staff recommended approval and the board voted unanimously to recommend approval to Village Council (expected June 3).
- 934 N. Arrowhead Drive — Continued to May 28 at the petitioner's request.
- 1157 W. Chatham — Motion to approve a 1.7% lot-coverage variance to reinstall pavers and address driveway turning; community services and engineering reported no issues and the board voted unanimously to recommend approval to Council (expected June 3).
- 140 W. Northwest Highway — Motion to approve a special use allowing Sweatshop LLC to occupy a former fitness tenant space; staff reported adequate parking (plaza 265 spaces; use requires 26) and the board recommended approval unanimously; staff indicated a Council date (May 20 for some items) and the recommendation will be transmitted to Council.