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Zoning Petition ZONING-25-000045 SMM Management Inc.
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WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on October 23, 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:
LOTS 13, 14, 15 AND 16 IN BLOCK 3 IN MAPLE HILL SUBDIVISION, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 18, 19 AND 20 OF ARTHUR T. MCINTOSH’S BELMONT FARMS, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND THE SOTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 12 AND IN THE NORTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID MAPLE HILL SUBDIVISION, RECORDED FEBRUARY 8, 1928 AS DOCUMENT 251608, EXCEPTING THERE FROM THAT PORTION OF LOT 16 IN BLOCK 3, CONVEYED TO THE COUNTY OF DUPAGE BY DEED RECORDED OCTOBER 15, 1986 AS DOCUMENT R86-127450, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 16; THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 16 A DISTANCE OF 15.0 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE, THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE TO THE NORTHEAST, HAVING A RADIUS OF 15 FEET, TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF LOT 16; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, 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 subject property, Angelo’s Food, is a grocery store similar to a neighborhood food market which has video gaming.
4. That petitioner testified that the subject property was the first property out of the three adjacent video gaming terminal establishments to have video gaming.
5. That petitioner testified that the proposed location of SMM Management video gaming terminal establishment is located within 1,000 feet of the Belmont Bible Church, which is located approximately 918 feet from property line-to-property line or 1,081 feet from building-to-building.
6. That petitioner testified that the uses found in the surrounding area are commercial; the subject property is not adjacent to any residential use.
7. That petitioner testified that the property has been operating video gaming since April of 2021.
8. That petitioner testified that the hours of operation for the use is 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
9. That petitioner testified that the video gaming use typically ranges from 2-4 customers per hour. The petitioner testified that the customers typically play for around 30-45 minutes then leave.
10. 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 the consumption of alcoholic beverages is closely monitored and regulated, similar to a bar.
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-25-000045 SMM Management Inc. |
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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 |
SMM MANAGEMENT CO, 1842 CRANSHIRE LN, NAPERVILLE, IL 60565 / SUJAL PATEL, 2230 MAPLE AVE, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 |
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ADDRESS/LOCATION |
2230 MAPLE AVE, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 |
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PIN |
08-13-201-023 |
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TWSP./CTY. BD. DIST. |
LISLE |
DISTRICT 2 |
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ZONING/LUP |
B-2 LOCAL BUSINESS |
LOCAL COMMERCIAL |
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AREA |
0.34 ACRES / 14,810.4 SQ. FT. |
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UTILITIES |
WATER/SEWER |
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PUBLICATION DATE |
Daily Herald: OCTOBER 9, 2025 |
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PUBLIC HEARING |
OCTOBER 23, 2025 |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
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Building: |
No Comments Received. |
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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 Lisle: |
Our office has no jurisdiction in this matter. |
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Village of Woodridge: |
No Comments Received. |
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Lisle Township: |
No Comments Received. |
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Lisle Township Highway Dept: |
No Comments Received. |
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Darien-Woodridge Fire District: |
No Comments Received. |
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Sch. Dist. 99: |
No Concerns. |
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Sch. Dist. 58: |
No Comments Received. |
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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 |
B-2 LOCAL BUSINESS |
COMMERCIAL |
LOCAL COMMERCIAL |
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East |
B-2 LOCAL BUSINESS |
COMMERCIAL |
LOCAL COMMERCIAL |
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West |
B-2 LOCAL BUSINESS |
COMMERCIAL |
LOCAL COMMERCIAL |
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:
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 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:
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): 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:
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:
LOTS 13, 14, 15 AND 16 IN BLOCK 3 IN MAPLE HILL SUBDIVISION, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 18, 19 AND 20 OF ARTHUR T. MCINTOSH’S BELMONT FARMS, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND THE SOTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 12 AND IN THE NORTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID MAPLE HILL SUBDIVISION, RECORDED FEBRUARY 8, 1928 AS DOCUMENT 251608, EXCEPTING THERE FROM THAT PORTION OF LOT 16 IN BLOCK 3, CONVEYED TO THE COUNTY OF DUPAGE BY DEED RECORDED OCTOBER 15, 1986 AS DOCUMENT R86-127450, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 16; THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 16 A DISTANCE OF 15.0 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE, THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE TO THE NORTHEAST, HAVING A RADIUS OF 15 FEET, TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF LOT 16; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, 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; SMM MANAGEMENT CO, 1842 CRANSHIRE LN, NAPERVILLE, IL 60565 / SUJAL PATEL, 2230 MAPLE AVE, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515; and Township Assessor, Lisle Township, 4721 Indiana Avenue, Lisle, IL 60532
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