Plan Commission, 07 Apr 2026: Mariano's Seeks Gas Station Permit at Northshore 770
Roundy's Supermarkets is asking Northbrook to amend a planned development permit to build a gas station in the Mariano's parking lot at 784 Skokie Boulevard.
Key items
- Mariano's Gas Station Proposal — A new fuel station in the Northshore 770 parking lot near Dundee Road could affect traffic, parking, and the character of the busy Skokie Boulevard corridor.
- Special Permit Amendment (Ordinance No. 2014-3) — Approving the amendment would modify the original 2014 planned development agreement governing the entire 770–798 Skokie Blvd and 510 Dundee Road site.
- Minutes Approval – February 17, 2026 — Routine approval establishes the official record of the commission's prior decisions.
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Minutes Approval
The commission will consider approving minutes from its February 17, 2026 meeting.
Public Hearing: Mariano's Gas Station at 784 Skokie Boulevard (Docket No. PCD-25-18)
Roundy's Supermarkets, Inc., lessee of the Northshore 770 property at 770–798 Skokie Boulevard and 510 Dundee Road, wants to build an accessory gas station in the existing parking lot near Dundee Road. The project requires an amendment to the Special Permit for Planned Development originally established by Ordinance No. 2014-3, plus site plan approval and any additional zoning relief the commission determines necessary.
What actually happened
Plan Commission, 07 Apr 2026: Mariano's Gas Station Gets Green Light
The Northbrook Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a Mariano's-affiliated gas station in the Northshore 770 shopping center parking lot at 784 Skokie Boulevard, over objections from nearby residents about traffic, safety, and pollution.
Mariano's Gas Station at 784 Skokie Boulevard (Docket No. PCD-25-18)
Roundy's Supermarkets, Inc. — the operator of the Mariano's grocery store at Northshore 770 — applied to amend the site's existing Special Permit for Planned Development to add an accessory fuel center in the parking lot. The proposed station would operate 24/7 with an employee on-site, integrate with Kroger's loyalty rewards program, and function as part of the grocery store rather than a standalone facility. Three residents spoke in opposition, raising concerns about traffic at the busy Skokie Boulevard/Dundee Road intersection, pedestrian safety, crime, and pollution; the applicant's representatives cited a professional traffic study concluding the station would not increase overall traffic volume. The Commission closed the public hearing and then voted 9–0 to approve a resolution recommending the project to the Village Board, with commissioners characterizing the use as appropriate for the corridor and a convenience benefit to existing Mariano's customers.
Community Planning Report
Deputy Director Michaela Kohlstedt reported that the applicant for Golfnex has formally withdrawn their application. She noted the new Zoning Code has streamlined the permitting process, increasing the number of administrative-level reviews and providing clearer guidance on by-right development. A public hearing on Wood Oaks Junior High (1250 Sanders Rd) is scheduled for April 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM, with public notice already distributed.
Northbrook Court Redevelopment Update
Kohlstedt briefed the Commission on the status of the Northbrook Court redevelopment, reporting that there are no new developments or significant updates at this time. She also provided a general summary of other ongoing projects around the Village.
Read the official documents
{
"card_hook": "Plan Commission votes 9-0 to recommend a 24/7 Mariano's gas station in the Northshore 770 parking lot at 784 Skokie Blvd.",
"key_items": [
{
"title": "Mariano's Gas Station — 784 Skokie Blvd",
"why_matters": "A new 24/7 fuel center would be added to the Northshore 770 shopping center parking lot, raising neighbor concerns about traffic at Skokie Blvd and Dundee Rd."
},
{
"title": "Golfnex Application Withdrawn",
"why_matters": "The applicant behind the Golfnex proposal has pulled their application, ending that development review."
},
{
"title": "Wood Oaks Junior High Public Hearing — Apr 21",
"why_matters": "Residents near 1250 Sanders Rd will have a formal opportunity to comment on a planned development proposal for Wood Oaks Junior High on April 21."
},
{
"title": "Northbrook Court Redevelopment — No Updates",
"why_matters": "The Commission was told there is still no new information on the long-anticipated Northbrook Court redevelopment."
}
]
}