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Committee of the Whole Meeting Agenda
Village of Cary
March 3, 2026
Immediately Follows the Village Board Meeting
Cary Municipal Center Board Room
755 Georgetown Drive, Cary, IL 60013
Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Public Comments
Public Comments is an opportunity for the public to address the Committee of the Whole about issues
not otherwise on the agenda. The Committee welcomes public comment at its meetings. Each speaker
is limited to a total of three (3) minutes to ensure that other members of the public can speak and allow
time for official Village business to occur. No person may assign their time to any other person. Those
wishing to address the Committee during Public Comments are encouraged to provide their contact
information on the sign-in sheet so they can be recognized and called to the podium. The Committee will
not respond to public comments during this portion of the meeting. When appropriate, the Mayor will
refer the issue to the appropriate staff member for follow-up. Responses will be made by Village staff to
the email or telephone number provided on the sign-in sheet at the meeting. For the complete details of
the Village's Public Comments policy, refer to the sign displayed at the sign-in table in the Village Board
room.
V. Discussion Items
A. Food Truck Requirements Discussion
B. Discussion Regarding New Haven Drive Traffic Calming Improvements
VI. Adjourn
The Village of Cary is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this
meeting and who require certain accommodations so that they can observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the
accessibility of the meeting or the Village’s facilities, should contact Village Hall at (847) 639-0003 [TDD (630) 845-2180] promptly to allow the Village
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March 3, 2026
Committee of the Whole
Agenda Item: Food Truck Requirements Discussion
Type: Discussion
Report From: Community Development
Introduction
Food trucks, or mobile food units, are regulated by the McHenry County Health Department,
similar to other food service establishments within the Village. The Health Department
regularly inspects mobile food units to ensure compliance with the County’s requirements for
operation and food safety.
The Village of Cary currently only regulates mobile food trucks within the downtown area.
Permits are required to place food trucks at pre-approved locations per the Village's
application and only on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, or during Village approved events.
There is a daily permit fee of $50.00. Since the regulations were passed in 2022, the Village
has issued three permits for food trucks within the downtown area. One each in 2022, 2023,
and 2024 to two different operators.
Beyond the downtown area, the Village has not permitted the operation of food trucks on
public right-of-way or Village-owned property except for special or private events, such as
Cary Main Street Fest, neighborhood block parties, or events held on private property (i.e.
birthday parties, weddings, etc.). The Village has required the trucks to be parked on private
property where practical and not within the Village right-of-way or other publicly owned
property. No permit is issued or fee charged for these types of events.
At the June 17, 2025, Committee of the Whole meeting, staff received direction to provide an
overview of current regulations as well as potential changes regarding:
Adjusting permit fees for food trucks to operate in the Village
Elimination of permit fees for those food trucks whose generated sales tax goes back
to the Village
Allowing food trucks to operate at Cary Lake at Rotary Park for reserved space or
special events
Staff will be present to answer any questions.
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March 3, 2026
Committee of the Whole
Agenda Item: Discussion Regarding New Haven Drive Traffic Calming
Improvements
Type: Discussion
Report From: Community Development
Introduction
On October 28, 2025, the Village Board approved zoning entitlements for the Seasons at
Cary Planned Unit Development (PUD), including a condition requiring the bi-directional
extension of New Haven Drive from its current western terminus through the development
and connection to IL Route 31. The final design of the roadway extension and any
associated traffic calming measures on the existing roadway were required to be reviewed
and approved by the Village prior to issuance of building permits. Since the zoning approval,
the developer and Village have continued coordination regarding potential traffic calming
measures, which are now presented for discussion.
The following is an overview of the proposed improvements to New Haven Drive.
Staff Analysis
New Haven Drive currently has various traffic calming elements along its pathway within the
Village. The roadway currently has on-street striped parking adjacent to the New Haven
Townhome development and a speed radar sign near the entrance to the Cambria
subdivision. The proposed improvements would add additional traffic calming measures
primarily within the Cambria portion of the roadway. Due to the number and locations of the
Cambria townhome residential driveways, intersections with the single-family detached
portion of the subdivision, and the presence of two public parks, various traffic calming
measures have been proposed to address changing roadway uses and conditions.
A summary of the proposed traffic calming measures is described as follows:
Chicanes: Two chicanes are proposed along the northern portion of New Haven Drive
to facilitate the transition of on-street parking from one side of the roadway to the other.
The first chicane would be located at the subdivision entrance and the second near the
northern curve. Each chicane would include a center curbed median to create a lateral
traffic shift and guide the parking transition.
Street Parking: Consistent with the segment of New Haven Drive near the New
Haven Townhome community, striped on-street parking will be added. Parking will be
permitted on the north side of New Haven Drive between the two planned chicanes
and on the east side of New Haven Drive southwest of the second chicane. The
locations of on-street parking will maximize the number of spaces available to
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residents and their guests without impacting existing driveway or mailbox locations.
Pavement Marking: Center roadway striping will be added to New Haven Drive within
the Cambria subdivision to further assist with delineating traffic lanes and provide a
narrowing effect on the roadway.
Raised crosswalks: Raised crosswalks across New Haven Drive are proposed to be
installed adjacent to both New Haven Park and Hoffman Park. The raised crosswalk at
Hoffman Park will incorporate signage with an additional warning beacon, while the
New Haven Park crossing will incorporate additional signage to identify the crossing.
The raised crosswalks will assist with reducing vehicular speeds at these locations
while also increasing pedestrian safety with crossing the roadway.
Traffic Circle: The existing cul-de-sac at the western terminus of New Haven Drive
will be converted into a traffic circle to provide another lateral shifting maneuver for
vehicles entering and exiting the Cambria subdivision.
Speed Radar Signs: To alert drivers to their actual speeds on the roadway, two sets
of speed radar signs will be installed along the roadway for traffic in both directions.
Directional Signs: The plan will include trailblazer signage along Georgetown Drive
and adjacent roadways/driveways to direct traffic towards Three Oaks Road in order to
access IL Route 31. Additional signage to restrict truck traffic on New Haven Drive is
proposed at both current termini of the roadway to identify current restrictions.
Village staff and members of the development team will be present during the meeting to
present the proposed calming measures and answer any questions.
Exhibits
A - Draft Traffic Calming Measures
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EXHIBIT A
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