Plan Commission, 21 Apr 2026: District 27 Wants to Annex Parcels and Expand Parking at Wood Oaks
Northbrook School District 27 is requesting a bundled set of land-use approvals to add parking on the north side of Wood Oaks school and build a new bus lane off Walters Avenue on the south side.
Key items
- Voluntary annexation of unincorporated parcels — Two parcels currently outside Northbrook's boundaries would be brought into the village as part of the school expansion.
- Parking lot expansion — north side of Wood Oaks — Residents near Sanders Road may see increased traffic and construction activity if the expanded lot is approved.
- New bus circulation lane off Walters Avenue — A dedicated bus lane on the south side of the campus could change traffic patterns on Walters Avenue.
- Comprehensive Plan amendment and rezoning — Changing the land-use designations to Institutional Building District and Open Space sets a precedent for how these parcels can be used long-term.
Full agenda — click any item to expand
Minutes Approval — April 7, 2026
The commission will vote to approve minutes from its April 7, 2026 meeting.
Docket No. PCD-25-21: 1250 Sanders Road — Wood Oaks Parking and Bus Circulation
District 27, owner of properties at 1250, 1370, and 1390 Sanders Road, is seeking voluntary annexation of two currently unincorporated parcels into Northbrook, a final plat consolidating four parcels into two lots, a Comprehensive Plan amendment, rezoning to Institutional Building District and Open Space designations, and site plan approval. The parking expansion would go on the north side of the Wood Oaks building; the new bus circulation lane would be constructed off Walters Avenue on the south side. The commission will hold a public hearing on the full package.