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Plan Commission approves development requests

JolietMay 21, 20263 min read

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The Plan Commission approved amendments to plats for Vista Ridge and Cherry Hill Business Park, a vacation of a utility/drainage easement, annexation and I-1 zoning for 23656 S. Houbolt Road, and a special-use permit plus master-plan amendment for Autobahn Country Club; the April 16, 2026 minutes were also approved.

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City planning commissioners voted to allow several land-use and development actions to move forward. Approved items let developers record plats (official maps needed to create lots and streets) for Vista Ridge and Cherry Hill Business Park, bring a Houbolt Road property into the city with light‑industrial zoning for a trucking business, and permit development changes at Autobahn Country Club including work within the Cedar Creek watershed under a special-use permit. A resident raised a concern about possible oil runoff at the trucking site, but the annexation and other petitions were approved, so the projects can proceed to the next permitting or construction steps subject to any city conditions.

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Approved the April 16, 2026 Plan Commission minutes.
Approved PUD-5-26: Amendment to the Final Plat of Vista Ridge Phase 1 and V-3-26: vacation of a public utility and drainage easement for 2700 Vista Lane (Vista Ridge).
Approved P-5-26: Amendment to the Preliminary Plat and FP-1-26: Final Plat of Cherry Hill Business Park (Phase 2) at Cherry Hill Road and Spencer Road.
Approved A-1-26: Annexation of 23656 S. Houbolt Road, classification to I-1 (Light Industrial) zoning, and approval of an annexation agreement for the Whimsy Trucking site.
Approved M-1-26: Special Use Permit for development on a lot containing Cedar Creek Watershed Protection Area and M-2-26: Amendment to the Master Development Plan for Autobahn Country Club (3795 CenterPoint Way).

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May 21, 2026, 9:00 PMCity Hall, Council Chamberscompleted

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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of the April 16, 2026 Plan Commission Minutes
OLD BUSINESS: PUBLIC HEARING
During the Public Hearing, members of the public will be allowed to present evidence and ask questions subject to the rules of the meeting.
NEW BUSINESS: PUBLIC HEARING
During the Public Hearing, members of the public will be allowed to present evidence and ask questions subject to the rules of the meeting.
PUD-5-26: Amendment to the Final Plat of Vista Ridge Phase 1 Planned Unit Development. (2700 Vista Lane) (PIN # 00-06-26-248-006-0000) (COUNCIL DISTRICT #3) V-3-26: Approval of a Vacation of a Public Utility and Drainage Easement for Vista Ridge Phase 1 Planned Unit Development. (2700 Vista Lane) (PIN # 00-06-26-248-006-0000) (COUNCIL DISTRICT #3)
P-5-26: Amendment to the Preliminary Plat of Cherry Hill Business Park (21) Subdivision. (Southeast corner of Cherry Hill Road and Spencer Road) (PIN #s 15-08-30-100-007-0000 and 15-08-30-100-006-0000) (COUNCIL DISTRICT #5) FP-1-26: Approval of the Final Plat of Cherry Hill Business Park (21) Subdivision, Phase 2. (Southeast corner of Cherry Hill Road and Spencer Road) (PIN #s 15-08-30-100-007-0000 and 15-08-30-100-006-0000) (COUNCIL DISTRICT #5)
A-1-26: Annexation of 23656 S. Houbolt Road, Classification to the I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning District, and Approval of an Annexation Agreement. (23656 S. Houbolt Road) (PIN # 04-10-01-300-013-0000) (COUNCIL DISTRICT #5)
M-1-26: Special Use Permit to allow development on a lot containing Cedar Creek Watershed Protection Area. (3795 CenterPoint Way) (PIN # 10-11-06-201-003-0000) (COUNCIL DISTRICT #5) M-2-26: Amendment to the Master Development Plan for Autobahn Country Club. (3795 CenterPoint Way) (PIN #s 10-11-06-301-019-0000, 10-11-06-401-003-0010, 10-11-06-401-003-0020, 10-11-06-301-024-0000, 10-11-07-101-030-0000, 10-11-06-401-005-0000, 10-11-07-101-017-0000, 10-11-06-302-001-0000, 10-11-06-301-020-0000, 10-11-07-101-013-0000, 10-11-06-302-004-0000, 10-11-07-101-027-0000, 10-11-06-301-014-0000, 10-11-07-101-019-0000, 10-11-07-101-009-0000, 10-11-06-302-003-0000, 10-11-07-101-010-0000, 10-11-07-101-026-0000, 10-11-06-301-039-0000, 10-11-06-400-009-0000, 10-11-06-301-023-0000, 10-11-07-101-007-0000, 10-11-07-101-011-0000, 10-11-06-302-002-0000, 10-11-06-401-006-0000, 10-11-06-301-004-0000, 10-11-07-101-031-0000, 10-11-06-401-015-0010, 10-11-06-301-021-0000, 10-11-06-401-002-0010, 10-11-06-401-011-0000, 10-11-07-101-024-0000, 10-11-07-101-014-0000, 10-11-07-101-029-0000, 10-11-06-401-008-0000, 10-11-07-101-028-0000, 10-11-06-301-037-0000,10-11-06-401-002-0020, 10-11-06-401-009-0000, 10-11-07-101-025-0000, 10-11-07-101-008-0000, 10-11-07-101-021-0000, 10-11-07-101-022-0000, 10-11-06-301-002-0000, 10-11-06-301-018-0000, 10-11-06-401-010-0000, 10-11-06-401-012-0000, 10-11-06-301-015-0000, 10-11-06-301-012-0000, 10-11-06-401-014-0000, 10-11-06-301-022-0000, 10-11-06-301-010-0000, 10-11-07-101-023-0000, 10-11-06-401-007-0000, 10-11-06-301-013-0000, 10-11-07-101-018-0000, 10-11-06-301-034-0000, 10-11-06-301-017-0000, 10-11-07-101-015-0000, 10-11-07-101-033-0000, 10-11-06-401-004-0000, 10-11-06-301-005-0000, 10-11-07-101-003-0000, 10-11-07-101-004-0000, 10-11-06-301-016-0000, 10-11-06-401-013-0000, 10-11-06-301-011-0000, 10-11-07-101-012-0000, 10-11-07-101-006-0000, 10-11-07-102-011-0000, 10-11-06-301-025-0000, 10-11-06-400-019-0000, 10-11-06-301-003-0000, 10-11-07-101-016-0000, 10-11-07-101-005-0000) (COUNCIL DISTRICT #5)
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Plan Commission members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION
PUBLIC COMMENT
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ADJOURNMENT
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