When and where is the public hearing?

June 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Village Hall, 6900 North Lincoln Avenue, Lincolnwood.

What is VAR-07-2026 about?

VAR-07-2026 requests permission for 6841 N Kostner Ave to exceed the 35% maximum building coverage to build a detached garage.

What is VAR-08-2026 about?

VAR-08-2026 requests permission for 6520 N Drake Ave to expand a driveway beyond the maximum permitted width.

Can the public speak at the hearing?

Yes; public hearings before the PC/ZBA typically allow public comment on the cases under consideration.

Public Hearing — 6900 North Lincoln Avenue, Lincolnwood, Illinois (VAR-07-2026 / VAR-08-2026)

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The Lincolnwood Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on June 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to consider two zoning variation requests for 6841 N Kostner Avenue (building coverage for a detached garage) and 6520 N Drake Avenue (driveway expansion).

Key Takeaways

Hearing on June 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in Village Hall Council Chambers
Variation request VAR-07-2026: 6841 N Kostner Ave — exceed 35% building coverage
Variation request VAR-08-2026: 6520 N Drake Ave — driveway width expansion
PC/ZBA may grant additional relief from Chapter 15 if issues arise

Published: May 14, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Lincolnwood
Address: 6900 North Lincoln Avenue, Lincolnwood, Illinois

Case #

VAR-07-2026 / VAR-08-2026

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What to do next

1
Attend the hearing
Show up on June 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Village Hall, 6900 North Lincoln Avenue.
2
Contact case representatives
For VAR-07-2026 contact property owners Patricia S Cochran and Peter Zillner; for VAR-08-2026 contact Brown Udell Pomerantz & Delrahim Ltd via village staff for details.
3
Submit written comments
Provide written testimony to the Plan Commission/ZBA before or at the hearing through the Village of Lincolnwood planning department.

Frequently asked questions

When and where is the public hearing?: June 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Village Hall, 6900 North Lincoln Avenue, Lincolnwood.
What is VAR-07-2026 about?: VAR-07-2026 requests permission for 6841 N Kostner Ave to exceed the 35% maximum building coverage to build a detached garage.
What is VAR-08-2026 about?: VAR-08-2026 requests permission for 6520 N Drake Ave to expand a driveway beyond the maximum permitted width.
Can the public speak at the hearing?: Yes; public hearings before the PC/ZBA typically allow public comment on the cases under consideration.

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Legal terms in this notice

Variation: An official exception allowing a property to deviate from zoning rules for a specific case.
Zoning Ordinance: Local laws that regulate land use, building sizes, and property features.
PC/ZBA: Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals, the body that hears zoning requests.
Chapter 15 of the Zoning Code: A section of the municipal code containing procedures and standards for zoning relief.

Full Notice Text

Notice of Lincolnwood Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., the Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals (PC/ZBA) will conduct a Public Hearing on the following matters in the Council Chambers Room of Village Hall, 6900 North Lincoln Avenue, Lincolnwood, Illinois:
Case # VAR-07-2026 
6841 N Kostner Avenue – Variation for Building Coverage for the
Construction of a New Detached Garage
Consideration of a request by Patricia S Cochran and Peter Zillner, property owners, for a Variation from Section 4.11 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow for the construction of a new accessory structure (detached garage) to exceed the maximum permissible building coverage of 35% the lot. The PC/ZBA may consider any additional relief from Chapter 15 of the Zoning Code that may be discovered during the review of this case.
Case # VAR-08-2026 
6520 N Drake Avenue – Variation for Driveway Expansion
Consideration of a request by Brown Udell Pomerantz & Delrahim Ltd, on behalf of the property owners of 6520 N Drake Ave, who are seeking to approve a Variation from Section 7.13 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit a driveway expansion to exceed the maximum permissible driveway width. The PC/ZBA may consider any additional relief from Chapter 15 of the Zoning Code that may be discovered during the review of this case.
Dated: May 11, 2026
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