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Zoning Petition ZONING-25-000048 Lucky 7 Bistro
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WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on October 30, 2025 in the DuPage County Administration Building, 421 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois at 6:00 P.M. before the DuPage County Zoning Board of Appeals and notice of said hearing was duly given; and
WHEREAS, a petition was presented at this hearing requesting the following zoning relief:
Variation to allow a video gaming café restaurant within 1,000 feet of an existing video gaming café restaurant/video gaming terminal establishment, on the property hereinafter described:
LOT 2 IN GEORGE C. MARRIL’S LAKE STREET ASSESSMENT PLAT NO.1 OF LOTS 1 TO 8, BOTH INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 9 IN MANGAN’S ADDISON ADDITION OF PART OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO SAID ASSESSMENT PLAT RECORDED NOVEMBER 17, 1983 AS DOCUMENT R83-84360, (EXCEPT THAT PART THEREOF TAKEN BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION, PURSUANT TO CASE NO. 05ED63), IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Appeals, having considered in relation to the above requested zoning petition presented at the above hearing and at the recommendation meeting held on December 4, 2026 does find as follows:
FINDINGS OF FACT:
1. That petitioner testified that the subject zoning relief is for a Variation to allow a video gaming café restaurant within 1,000 feet of an existing video gaming café restaurant/video gaming terminal establishment.
2. That petitioner testified that the proposed video gaming café restaurant will only have six (6) video gaming devices. The petitioner testified that only customers who show valid photo identification and 21 years or older are allowed to enter and play.
3. That petitioner testified that the proposed operator is an experienced video gaming operator.
4. That petitioner testified that the general use in the surrounding area is heavily commercial.
5. That petitioner testified that the hours of operation are 9 AM to 1 AM on weekdays and 9 AM to 2 AM on weekends.
6. That petitioner testified that they serve liquor (beer/wine) for consumption on the property.
a. That petitioner testified that although they serve liquor, most video gaming customers do not order alcoholic beverages. The petitioner testified that no hard liquor is served.
STANDARDS FOR VARIATIONS:
1. That the Zoning Board of Appeals finds that petitioner has demonstrated that the granting of the Variation is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance, and will not be injurious to the neighborhood, detrimental to the public welfare, or in conflict with the County’s comprehensive plan for development.
2. That the Zoning Board of Appeals finds that petitioner has demonstrated the granting of the Variation will not:
a. Impair an adequate supply of light and air to the adjacent property as petitioner has demonstrated sufficient evidence that the proposed Variation will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property.
b. Increase the hazard from fire or other dangers to said property as petitioner has demonstrated sufficient evidence that the proposed Variation will not increase the hazard from fire or other dangers to said property.
c. Diminish the value of land and buildings throughout the County as petitioner has demonstrated that the proposed Variation will not diminish the value of land and buildings throughout the County.
d. Unduly increase traffic congestion in the public streets and highways as petitioner has demonstrated sufficient evidence that the proposed Variation will not unduly increase traffic congestion in the public streets and highways.
e. Increase the potential for flood damages to adjacent property as petitioner has demonstrated sufficient evidence that the proposed Variation will not increase the potential for flood damages to adjacent property.
f. Incur additional public expense for flood protection, rescue or relief as petitioner has demonstrated sufficient evidence that the proposed Variation will not incur additional public expense for flood protection, rescue, or relief.
g. Otherwise impair the public health, safety, comfort, morals or general welfare of the inhabitants of DuPage County as petitioner has demonstrated sufficient evidence that the proposed video gaming café restaurant will not impair the public health, safety, comfort, morals, or general welfare.
PETITIONER’S DEVELOPMENT FACT SHEET
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GENERAL ZONING CASE INFORMATION |
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CASE #/PETITIONER |
ZONING-25-000048 Lucky 7 Bistro |
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ZONING REQUEST |
1. Variation to allow a video gaming café restaurant within 1,000 feet of an existing video gaming café restaurant/video gaming terminal establishment. |
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OWNER |
AGENT: RANCHHODBAHI PATEL, 19W344 LAKE ST, ADDISON, IL 60101 / OWNER: MATS PROPERTY GROUP LLC, 1300 W HIGGINS RD NO 209, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068 |
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ADDRESS/LOCATION |
19W340 LAKE STREET, ADDISON, IL 60101 |
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PIN |
03-20-404-012 |
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TWSP./CTY. BD. DIST. |
ADDISON |
DISTRICT 1 |
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ZONING/LUP |
B-2 LOCAL BUSINESS |
LOCAL COMMERCIAL |
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AREA |
0.56 ACRES / 24,393.6 SQ FT |
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UTILITIES |
WELL / SEPTIC |
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PUBLICATION DATE |
Daily Herald: OCTOBER 16, 2025 |
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PUBLIC HEARING |
OCTOBER 30, 2025 |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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Building: |
No Comments Received. |
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DUDOT: |
No Comments Received. |
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Health: |
Objects. See attached. |
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Stormwater: |
Our office has no jurisdiction in this matter. |
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Public Works: |
“DPC Public Works doesn’t own any sewer or water mains in this area.” |
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EXTERNAL: |
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Village of Addison: |
Objects. See attached. |
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Village of Wooddale: |
No Comments Received. |
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Addison Township: |
No Comments Received. |
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Addison Township Highway Dept: |
No Comments Received. |
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Addison Fire District: |
No Comments Received. |
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Sch. Dist. 4: |
No Comments Received. |
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Sch. Dist. 88: |
No Comments Received. |
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College of DuPage 502: |
No Comments Received. |
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Forest Preserve: |
No Comments. |
LAND USE:
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Location |
Zoning |
Existing Use |
LUP |
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Subject |
B-2 LOCAL BUSINESS |
COMMERCIAL |
LOCAL COMMERCIAL |
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North |
VILLAGE OF ADDISON |
RESIDENTIAL |
VILLAGE OF ADDISON |
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South |
VILLAGE OF ADDISON |
COMMERCIAL |
VILLAGE OF ADDISON |
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East |
B-2 LOCAL BUSINESS |
COMMERCIAL |
LOCAL COMMERCIAL |
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West |
VILLAGE OF ADDISON |
COMMERCIAL |
VILLAGE OF ADDISON |
WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Appeals, having considered in relation to the above and at the recommendation meeting held on December 4, 2025, recommends to approve the following zoning relief:
Variation to allow a video gaming café restaurant within 1,000 feet of an existing video gaming café restaurant/video gaming terminal establishment.
ZBA VOTE (to Approve): 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Absent
WHEREAS, the County Board Development Committee on January 6, 2026, considered the above findings and recommendations of the Zoning Board of Appeals and recommends to concur with the findings and recommends to approve the following zoning relief:
Variation to allow a video gaming café restaurant within 1,000 feet of an existing video gaming café restaurant/video gaming terminal establishment.
Development Committee VOTE (Motion to Approve): 4 Ayes, 2 Nays, 0 Absent
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the County Board of DuPage County, Illinois that the following zoning relief be granted:
Variation to allow a video gaming café restaurant within 1,000 feet of an existing video gaming café restaurant/video gaming terminal establishment, on the property hereinafter described:
LOT 2 IN GEORGE C. MARRIL’S LAKE STREET ASSESSMENT PLAT NO.1 OF LOTS 1 TO 8, BOTH INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 9 IN MANGAN’S ADDISON ADDITION OF PART OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO SAID ASSESSMENT PLAT RECORDED NOVEMBER 17, 1983 AS DOCUMENT R83-84360, (EXCEPT THAT PART THEREOF TAKEN BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION, PURSUANT TO CASE NO. 05ED63), IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the County Board of DuPage County, Illinois that should any section, clause or provision of this Ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a certified copy of this Ordinance be transmitted by the County Clerk to the DuPage County Finance Department; DuPage County Auditor; DuPage County Treasurer; Paul J. Hoss, Zoning; State's Attorney's Office; DuPage County Health Department; DuPage County Division of Transportation; AGENT: RANCHHODBAHI PATEL, 19W344 LAKE ST, ADDISON, IL 60101 / OWNER: MATS PROPERTY GROUP LLC, 1300 W HIGGINS RD NO 209, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068; and Township Assessor, Addison Township, 401 North Addison Road, Addison, IL 60101.
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Enacted and approved this 13th of January, 2026 at Wheaton, Illinois.
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DEBORAH A. CONROY, CHAIR
DU PAGE COUNTY BOARD
Attest: ___________________________________
JEAN KACZMAREK, COUNTY CLERK