Residents urge close scrutiny for upcoming Solo Cup property special meeting

A resident urged the city council on Sept. 25 to closely review the public hearings and planning commission comments before the council's special meeting on the former Solo Cup property, scheduled for the following Monday at the Moraine.

Stephanie Kirch told the council she appreciated members who attended the planning commission's review but asked the full council to "take the time ... to listen to the comments from the public" and to "go through all six meetings" of planning commission deliberations. She said commissioners repeatedly asked the applicant for changes that were not implemented and raised concerns about traffic, public safety and lack of public benefit.

City staff had earlier announced a special meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday at the Moraine, 1201 Park Avenue West, to consider the preliminary plan for 1660 and 1700 Old Deerfield Road (the former Solo Cup property). The staff report and packet were posted to the city's website, staff said.

Kirch urged the council to "push back and demand improvements before seriously considering any approvals," and to put the interests of constituents first. Council members acknowledged her remarks; the special meeting notice remains posted.