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Zoning Petition ZONING-25-000043 7-Eleven 26139 (Maple Ave)
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WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on October 9, 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:
1. Variation to allow a video gaming terminal establishment within 1,000 feet of a place of assembly and daycare.
2. Variation to allow a video gaming terminal establishment within 1,000 feet of an existing video gaming café restaurant/video gaming terminal establishment, on the property hereinafter described:
THE SOUTH 150 FEET, AS MEASURED ON THE EAST LINE OF THE EAST 150 FEET, AS MEASURED ON THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 21 IN ARTHUR T. MCINTOSH’S BLEMONT FARMS, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 12 AND IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 10, 1918 AS DOCUMENT 134268, 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, 2025 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 terminal establishment within 1,000 feet of a place of assembly and daycare, and a Variation to allow a video gaming terminal establishment within 1,000 feet of an existing video gaming café restaurant/video gaming terminal establishment.
2. That petitioner testified that the subject property is located at the intersection of Belmont Road and Maple Avenue.
3. That petitioner testified that the proposed location of 7-Eleven 26139 (Maple Ave) video gaming terminal establishment is located within 1,000 feet of existing video gaming terminals including BP and Angelo’s Foods located within the same intersection.
4. That petitioner testified that the proposed location of 7-Eleven 26139 (Maple Ave) video gaming terminal establishment is located within 1,000 feet of the Belmont Bible Church located approximately 0.2 miles away. The petitioner provided the school hours of the Belmont Bible Church to be 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
5. That petitioner testified that the property has been operating video gaming since April of 2022.
6. That petitioner testified that the proposed video gaming devices are locked behind a barricade not able to be seen from the outside and only allow customers who show valid photo identification and 21 years or older are allowed to enter and play.
7. That petitioner testified that the video gaming use has approximately 20 to 30 gaming customers a day; in comparison to the approximately 300 to 500 convenience store customers that come into the store every day. The petitioner testified that the customers typically play for less than 30 minutes and leave.
8. That petitioner testified that the hours of operation for the video gaming terminal follows the liquor license hours which is 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM Monday through Thursday, Friday and Saturday 6:00 AM to 2:00 AM the next day, and Sunday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
STANDARDS FOR VARIATIONS:
1. That the Zoning Board of Appeals finds that petitioner has not 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 not demonstrated the granting of the Variation will not:
a. Impair an adequate supply of light and air to the adjacent property as petitioner has not 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 not 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 not 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 not 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 not 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 not 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 not 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-25-000043 7-ELEVEN 26139 (MAPLE AVE) |
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ZONING REQUEST |
1. Variation to allow a video gaming terminal establishment within 1,000 feet of a place of assembly and daycare. 2. Variation to allow a video gaming terminal establishment within 1,000 feet of an existing video gaming café restaurant/video gaming terminal establishment. |
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OWNER |
THE SOUTHLAND CORP, C/O 7-ELEVEN 26139 |
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ADDRESS/LOCATION |
2304 MAPLE AVE, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 |
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PIN |
08-13-200-022 |
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TWSP./CTY. BD. DIST. |
LISLE |
DISTRICT #2 |
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ZONING/LUP |
B-2 LOCAL BUSINESS |
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AREA |
0.43 ACRES / 18,730.8 SQUARE FEET |
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UTILITIES |
WATER/SEWER |
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PUBLICATION DATE |
Daily Herald: SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 |
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PUBLIC HEARING |
OCTOBER 9, 2025 |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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Building: |
No Objection. |
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DUDOT: |
No Objection. |
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Health: |
Our office has no jurisdiction in this matter. |
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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 Downers Grove |
Objects. See attached. |
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Village of Woodridge |
No Comments Received. |
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Village of Lisle |
Our office has no jurisdiction in this matter. |
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Lisle Township: |
No Comments Received. |
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Lisle Township Highway: |
No Objection. |
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Darien-Woodridge Fire District |
No Comments Received. |
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School District 58: |
No Comments Received. |
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School District 99: |
No Concerns. |
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Forest Preserve: |
No Comments Received. |
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 |
B-2 LOCAL BUSINESS |
COMMERCIAL |
LOCAL COMMERCIAL |
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South |
VILLAGE OF DOWNERS GROVE |
COMMERCIAL |
VILLAGE OF DOWNERS GROVE |
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East |
B-2 LOCAL BUSINESS |
COMMERCIAL |
LOCAL COMMERCIAL |
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West |
VILLAGE OF DOWNERS GROVE |
RESIDENTIAL |
VILLAGE OF DOWNERS GROVE |
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 deny the following zoning relief:
1. Variation to allow a video gaming terminal establishment within 1,000 feet of a place of assembly and daycare.
2. Variation to allow a video gaming terminal establishment within 1,000 feet of an existing video gaming café restaurant/video gaming terminal establishment.
ZBA VOTE (to Deny): 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 on a Motion to Approve, the motion failed relative to the following zoning relief:
1. Variation to allow a video gaming terminal establishment within 1,000 feet of a place of assembly and daycare.
2. Variation to allow a video gaming terminal establishment within 1,000 feet of an existing video gaming café restaurant/video gaming terminal establishment.
Development Committee VOTE (Motion to Approve Failed): 2 Ayes, 3 Nays, 1 Absent
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the County Board of DuPage County, Illinois that the following zoning relief be granted:
1. Variation to allow a video gaming terminal establishment within 1,000 feet of a place of assembly and daycare.
2. Variation to allow a video gaming terminal establishment within 1,000 feet of an existing video gaming café restaurant/video gaming terminal establishment, on the property hereinafter described:
THE SOUTH 150 FEET, AS MEASURED ON THE EAST LINE OF THE EAST 150 FEET, AS MEASURED ON THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 21 IN ARTHUR T. MCINTOSH’S BLEMONT FARMS, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 12 AND IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 10, 1918 AS DOCUMENT 134268, 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; THE SOUTHLAND CORP, C/O 7-ELEVEN 26139, 2300 MAPLE AVE, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 / THE SOUTHLAND CORP, PO BOX 711, DALLAS, TX 75221; and Township Assessor, Lisle Township, 4721 Indiana Avenue, Lisle, IL 60532
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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