Through discussions with Village staff, we established a land use variance as the approval path. The application package is in its final preparation stage and will be submitted for public hearings once the memo is ready.
Project overview
Illinois Truck Center is relocating its truck repair and freight operations to Arlington Heights. The client had signed the lease and taken possession before discovering that the proposed use required additional zoning approval.
We joined in May 2026 to clarify the approval path and coordinate the municipal application, supporting materials and project specialists.
Finding the approval path
Rezoning from M-2 to M-3 was considered earlier in the process. Through further discussions with Village staff, the project moved to a land use variance application.
The focus is now on completing the supporting materials and preparing the full package for public hearings.
Reducing the cost of traffic analysis
We secured agreement to provide a traffic memo instead of a full traffic study. This reduced the client’s cost by $7,000.
The memo is being completed and is the remaining item needed before the full package is submitted to the Village for hearings.
Our role
We are coordinating the land use variance application and preparation for hearings:
- discussions and follow-up with Village staff on the approval path
- preparing the land use variance application and supporting project narrative
- coordinating plans, operating information and hearing materials
- coordinating the traffic memo scope
- coordinating the client, attorney, architect, surveyor, property manager and owners
- tracking outstanding requirements and preparing the package for submission
Documents in the package
- land use variance application and supporting narrative
- site, floor and parking plans and the property survey
- operating and vehicle-movement information
- traffic memo in preparation
- supporting materials for public hearings
Progress to date
- The approval path was updated to a land use variance following discussions with Village staff.
- The application package has reached the final preparation stage.
- Completion of the traffic memo is pending before submission for hearings.
Why this project matters
The project remains in progress. The land use variance package is being finalized; it has not yet been submitted for hearings. Once the traffic memo is ready, we will submit the complete package to the Village.
Next steps
- Complete the traffic memo.
- Finalize and submit the full land use variance package for public hearings.
- Coordinate hearing preparation and respond to municipal comments.
- Following the required approvals, coordinate business licensing, occupancy requirements and inspections.