Village of Huntley Plan Commission met Feb. 23
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Village of Huntley Plan Commission was called to order on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Municipal Complex, Village Board Room, 10987 Main Street, Huntley, Illinois 60142.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairwoman Dawn Ellison led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Jeff Peterson, Dennis O’Leary, Joseph Holtorf, Terra DeBaltz, and Chairwoman Dawn Ellison.
ABSENT: Commissioner Ron Hahn.
IN ATTENDANCE: Director of Development Services Charles Nordman, Assistant Director of Development Services Scott Bernacki, and Senior Planner Nick Arquette.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of the January 12, 2026 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes.
A MOTION was made to approve the January 12, 2026 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Commissioner Jeff Peterson
SECOND: Commissioner Dennis O’Leary
AYES: Commissioners Jeff Peterson, Dennis O’Leary, Joseph Holtorf, Terra DeBaltz, and Chairwoman Dawn Ellison.
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION CARRIED 5:0:0
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
A. Petition No. 26-02.01, Consumers Credit Union, Petitioner, and Core Huntley, LLC., Owner, Relating to 12880 Route 47, Request for approval of (i) a Special Use Permit for Drive-Through Financial Establishment; and (ii) an Amendment to the Final Planned Unit Development for the property, including the necessary relief, in accordance with the plans that have been submitted to, and are on file with, the Village of Huntley, pursuant to the requirements of Section 156.204 of the Huntley Zoning Ordinance.
Chairwoman Dawn Ellison turned to Village staff to begin the PowerPoint presentation to review the petition.
Assistant Director Scott Bernacki thanked the Chairwoman and introduced the petitioner’s request for approval of a Special Use Permit for a Drive-Through Financial Establishment and an Amendment to the Final Planned UnitÂ
Development for the property, to accommodate the proposed renovation of the existing 4,000 square foot commercial building and the related reconfiguration of the rear parking area and drive-through lanes.
Assistant Director Bernacki provided an overview of the property, noting that the proposed development includes the relocation of parking spaces, the construction of two drive-through lanes accessing interactive teller machines, the relocation of the trash enclosure, and the installation of additional landscaping. Assistant Director Bernacki continued, detailing the proposed access and stacking exhibits for the property.
Assistant Director Bernacki described the changes to the signage on the property and the elevations of the proposed accessory structures within the drive-through lanes. Assistant Director Bernacki continued, providing an outline of the proposed landscaping and lighting for the project.
Assistant Director Bernacki outlined the review criteria associated with Planned Unit Developments and Special Use Permits.
Assistant Director Bernacki stated that Staff recommends the following conditions be applied should the Plan Commission forward a positive recommendation to the Village Board:
1. All public improvements and site development must occur in full compliance with the submitted plans and all applicable Village codes, ordinances, and Municipal Services (Engineering, Public Works, Planning and Building) site design standards, practices and permit requirements.
2. The Petitioner and Owner will comply with all final engineering revisions to be approved by the Village Engineer and Development Services Department.
3. The Petitioner is required to meet all development requirements of the Huntley Fire Protection District.
4. Any proposed parking lot entry, drive-through, or internal instructional ground signs shall be constructed with a matching masonry base and otherwise comply with the Village’s Zoning Ordinance relating to quantity, size, height, and location.
5. All roof mounted mechanical equipment must be installed or located to be completely concealed by the buildings existing parapet.
6. Photometric plans shall be submitted and approved by the Development Services Department.
7. All landscape beds are required to be mulched on an annual basis, and dead plantings must be replaced immediately upon decline.
8. No building plans, construction permits, sign permits, or Certificates of Occupancy are approved as part of this submittal.
Assistant Director Bernacki concluded the presentation and returned the floor to Chairwoman Ellison.
Chairwoman Dawn Ellison requested a motion from the Commission to open the public hearing.
A MOTION was made to open the public hearing to consider Petition No. 26-02.01
MOTION: Commissioner Terra DeBaltz
SECOND: Commissioner Joseph Holtorf
AYES: Commissioners Jeff Peterson, Dennis O’Leary, Joseph Holtorf, Terra DeBaltz, and Chairwoman Dawn Ellison.
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION CARRIED 5:0:0
Chairwoman Dawn Ellison stated that this is a public hearing and anyone wishing to testify must be sworn in. The following persons were sworn in: Assistant Director of Development Services Scott Bernacki, Senior Planner Nick  Arquette, and Petitioner Crystal Holowell of Shive Hattery.
Chairwoman Ellison asked if the petitioner had any comments to add, to which the petitioners did not.
Chairwoman Ellison asked if any members of the public would like to speak, to which there were none.
Chairwoman Ellison turned to the Plan Commissioners for comment.
Commissioners Terra DeBaltz, Joseph Holtorf, Dennis O’Leary, and Jeff Peterson expressed support for the project and the repurposing of the existing building and property.
Chairwoman Ellison concurred and commended the improvements that will be made to the site.
There were no further comments. Chairwoman Ellison requested a motion to close the public hearing.
A MOTION was made to close the public hearing to consider Petition No. 26-02.01
MOTION: Commissioner Jeff Peterson
SECOND: Commissioner Terra DeBaltz
AYES: Commissioners Jeff Peterson, Dennis O’Leary, Joseph Holtorf, Terra DeBaltz, and Chairwoman Dawn Ellison.
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION CARRIED 5:0:0
Chairwoman Ellison requested a motion to approve the petition.
A MOTION was made to approve Petition No. 26-02.01, Consumers Credit Union, Petitioner, and Core Huntley, LLC., Owner, Relating to 12880 Route 47, Request for approval of (i) a Special Use Permit for Drive-Through Financial Establishment; and (ii) an Amendment to the Final Planned Unit Development for the property, including any necessary relief, in accordance with the plans that have been submitted to, and are on file with, the Village of Huntley, subject to the following conditions:
1. All public improvements and site development must occur in full compliance with the submitted plans and all applicable Village codes, ordinances, and Municipal Services (Engineering, Public Works, Planning and Building) site design standards, practices and permit requirements.
2. The Petitioner and Owner will comply with all final engineering revisions to be approved by the Village Engineer and Development Services Department.
3. The Petitioner is required to meet all development requirements of the Huntley Fire Protection District.
4. Any proposed parking lot entry, drive-through, or internal instructional ground signs shall be constructed with a matching masonry base and otherwise comply with the Village’s Zoning Ordinance relating to quantity, size, height, and location.
5. All roof mounted mechanical equipment must be installed or located to be completely concealed by the buildings existing parapet.
6. Photometric plans shall be submitted and approved by the Development Services Department.
7. All landscape beds are required to be mulched on an annual basis, and dead plantings must be replaced immediately upon decline.
8. No building plans, construction permits, sign permits, or Certificates of Occupancy are approved as part of this submittal.
MOTION: Commissioner Terra DeBaltz
SECOND: Commissioner Jeff Peterson
AYES: Commissioners Jeff Peterson, Dennis O’Leary, Joseph Holtorf, Terra DeBaltz, and Chairwoman Dawn Ellison.
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION CARRIED 5:0:0
DISCUSSION
Director Nordman updated the Commission on the next Plan Commission meeting and the active and recently completed developments within the Village.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further items to discuss, a MOTION was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:48 pm.
MOTION: Commissioner Terra DeBaltz
SECOND: Chairwoman Dawn Ellison
AYES: Commissioners Jeff Peterson, Dennis O’Leary, Joseph Holtorf, Terra DeBaltz, and Chairwoman Dawn Ellison.
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION CARRIED 5:0:0
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