Zoning Board of Appeals

PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with the Statutes of the State of Illinois and the Ordinances of the City of Highland Park, the next regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Highland Park is scheduled to be held at the hour of 7:30 P.M. on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at City Hall, 1707 St Johns Avenue, Highland Park, Illinois, during which meeting it is anticipated that there will be a discussion of the following items. The City, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that persons with disabilities who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this hearing, or who have questions about the accessibility of the meeting facilities, contact the City’s ADA coordinator Emily Taub at etaub@cityhpil.com or 847.926.1005. The City encourages individuals to sign-up for its eNews for important information from the City and its government partners. The City updates its web site daily and also posts on social media daily. To sign-up for the eNews, visit www.cityhpil.com. At the meeting, it is anticipated that there will be a discussion of the following items: CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Public Hearing Thursday, 07/16/2026 - 7:30 P.M. Council Chambers City Hall, 1707 St Johns Avenue, Highland Park, Illinois AGENDA 1) Call to Order 2) Approval of Minutes a) 06/18/2026 Zoning Board of Appeals Draft Minutes 3) Business from the Public 4) Old Business 5) New Business a) #VAR-2026-00071 Appellant: 2121 St Johns LLC. Property: 2121 St Johns Ave Address: 2121 St Johns Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035 Zoning District: RM1 The petitioner Scott Byron & Co., Inc. on behalf of the owner, 2121 St Johns LLC, 2121 St Johns Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035, request by authority of Section 150.1204(A)(1) and 150.1204(A)(5) of the Highland Park Zoning Code, a variation of provision Section 150.707(D)(1), to exceed the allowable rear yard coverage and setback requirements for a sport court. b) #VAR-2026-00072 Appellant: Arvydas Tamkus Property: 421 Briarwood Pl Address: 421 Briarwood Pl, Highland Park, IL 60035 Zoning District: R5 The petitioner and owner, Arvydas Tamkus, 421 Briarwood Pl, Highland Park, IL 60035, request by authority of Section 150.1204(A)(1) of the Highland Park Zoning Code, a variation of provision Section 150.703, to encroach into the side and rear setback requirements for a new addition. 6) Staff Report 7) Miscellaneous 8) Adjournment Page 1 of 1