Zoning Board of Appeals, 27 Jul 2026: Driving Range Netting Height Variance
The Northbrook Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request by the Northbrook Park District to raise safety netting at Heritage Oaks Golf Course from 70 feet to 160 feet along Dundee Road.
Key items
- Heritage Oaks Driving Range Netting Variance — A 160-foot netting structure along Dundee Road would be more than double the current height and could affect sight lines, aesthetics, and traffic safety for nearby drivers and residents.
- Public Comment Opportunity — Residents can address the board on any zoning matter within its jurisdiction not otherwise on the agenda, making this the public's formal opportunity to weigh in.
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Minutes Approval — June 22, 2026
The board will review and vote on the minutes from its previous meeting on June 22, 2026. This is a routine administrative item.
ZBA26-0006 — Heritage Oaks Golf Course Netting Height Variance (3535 Dundee Road)
The Northbrook Park District is asking for a variance to increase the height of driving range safety netting at the north end of Heritage Oaks Golf Course from the current 70 feet to 160 feet. The property's zoning ordinance caps accessory structure height at 15 feet; the existing 70-foot netting was itself authorized by a 1990 variance. The Park District states that advances in golf equipment and increased participation have led to more golf balls landing on Dundee Road and in the parking lot, creating safety hazards. The board will hear public testimony and consider whether to grant the additional height relief.
Public Comment Time
Residents may address the board on any matter within its jurisdiction that is not otherwise on the agenda. Speakers must submit a written form before the meeting, are limited to three minutes each, and should expect no immediate response or dialogue from board members.