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Concur with the Zoning Board of Appeals and Adopt an Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit to Operate a Drive-Through Facility at 44 Madison Street.
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Introduction
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The Petitioner, U.S. Bank, seeks a special use permit to operate a double drive-through facility associated with a proposed financial institution at 44 Madison Street.
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Recommended Action
Adopt the Ordinance.
Prior Board Action
There is no prior Board action associated with this item.
Background
The Subject Property is comprised of seven parcels under common ownership that function as a single zoning lot. The property is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Madison Street and South Humphrey Avenue, with a public alley to the north. It is improved with an existing building and a surface parking lot, with access via the alley and S Humphrey Avenue. The building was most recently used for a school but is currently vacant.
The Petitioner, U.S. Bank, proposes to utilize the existing building as a full-service financial institution. While minimal changes to the building are proposed, the change of use would involve several site improvements, including changes to the parking layout, the addition of landscape islands, ATMs, and two drive-through service lanes. Vehicle ingress/egress to the property would remain on S Humphrey Avenue, and drive-through users would exit the property via the alley, with the exit configured to direct vehicles to only turn right into the alley.
A Financial Institution is a permitted use in the MS district. However, the addition of a drive-through facility, including the ATMs, requires a special use permit.
On August 4, 2026, the Project Review Team (PRT) reviewed the proposal. The PRT consists of representatives from various departments and divisions within the Village government.
On August 12, 2026, a legal notice was published in The Wednesday Journal.
On September 2, 2026, the Zoning Board of Appe...
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