April 14, 2014 – Winnetka Talk – Plan commission, zoning board to look at Winnetka overlay district

After reviewing several recommendations regarding the village’s retail overlay district, the Winnetka Village Council passed those recommendations to their lower boards for further discussion.

The Urban Land Institute’s study of Winnetka’s overlay district was first given to Winnetka’s Business Community Development Commission in November. The BCDC then brought suggestions to the Village Council at an April 8 study session.

The recommendations presented by the BCDC include allowing non-retail services within the overlay district, which include fitness studios, personal training, educational therapy, counseling services, architects, interior design, accounting, home builders, bookkeeping and other services.  Read Full Article

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