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Meeting Summary
Cook County Zoning and Building Committee approved two items: a special use permit for a drive-through Dunkin' Donuts at the southwest corner of Grand Avenue and Marion Avenue in unincorporated Franklin Park (14-0 vote), and a lot width variance at 690 Echo Lane in Palatine to allow construction of a new single-family residence (14-0 vote). Both items received unanimous approval from present commissioners.
Key Decisions (2)
Special Use Permit for Drive-Through Dunkin' Donuts in Franklin Park
Special use permit SU250002 approved for a drive-through Dunkin' Donuts at the southwest corner of Grand Avenue and Marion Avenue, Section 30, in unincorporated Franklin Park. Township Supervisor Rocco Pascaglia supported the application, stating the business will be an asset to the area. ZBA had previously approved the application.
Lot Width Variance at 690 Echo Lane, Palatine
Variance of fee $25.56 approved at 690 Echo Lane, Palatine, Illinois. Applicant sought variance to reduce lot width from minimum required 150 feet to existing 100 feet to construct a new single-family residence and well. ZBA recommended approval.
Development Activity (2)
Dunkin' Donuts Drive-Through
Drive-through Dunkin' Donuts restaurant
Single-Family Residence at 690 Echo Lane
New single-family residence with well on lot with 100-foot width (reduced from 150-foot minimum requirement)
Market Signals (1)
Commercial Demand
Township supervisor expressed support for new drive-through restaurant development in unincorporated Franklin Park, indicating favorable local sentiment toward commercial retail expansion.