Voortman Steel Subdivision Moves Forward with Board Approval

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Monee Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting | February 18, 2026

Article Summary: A minor subdivision request for an industrial property on Ridgeland Avenue received a favorable recommendation from the Monee Planning and Zoning Board. The proposal involves property owned by Voortman Steel Machinery.

Voortman Steel Subdivision Key Points:

Location: 25715 South Ridgeland Avenue.
Applicant: Neil Piggush of Piggush Engineering on behalf of Voortman Steel Machinery.
Zoning: The property is currently zoned M1 (Manufacturing).
Action: The Board voted unanimously to recommend the minor subdivision to the Village Board.

The Monee Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, advanced a request for a minor subdivision regarding an industrial property on the village’s west side.

The application, submitted by Neil Piggush of Piggush Engineering, concerns the property located at 25715 South Ridgeland Avenue. The land is owned by Voortman Steel Machinery and is currently zoned M-1 for manufacturing use.

Commissioners reviewed the application for the subdivision during the “New Business” portion of the agenda. With no public objection or extended discussion, the Board voted unanimously to send a favorable recommendation to the Village Board of Trustees.

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