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Board adopts East Dundee Historic District design guidelines; boundaries unchanged
Summary
Trustees approved a resolution adopting updated design guidelines for the East Dundee Historic District. The board clarified the action does not change district boundaries and invited the Plan and Zoning Commission to review boundaries later if desired.
The Village of East Dundee Board of Trustees adopted design guidelines for the East Dundee Historic District by resolution.
Staff clarified the resolution adopts design and appearance guidance for the downtown and related areas; it does not change the district boundaries. Trustees asked whether any residences fall inside the district and whether the northern manufacturing/office area should remain included; staff said the current boundaries were carried into the project and that a boundary review could be referred to the Plan and Zoning Commission.
The guidelines provide recommendations about storefronts, wayfinding and the general look and feel of the historic downtown; staff said the guidance is advisory and would be posted on the village website rather than placed into the municipal code. Trustees asked staff to confirm whether any residences are included and indicated they were comfortable adopting the guidelines now and referring any boundary changes to the Plan and Zoning Commission for separate consideration.
Trustees approved the resolution by roll call.
Why it matters: The guidelines set expectations for the character and appearance of the downtown and give prospective developers and property owners a clearer sense of village preferences when planning rehabilitation or new construction.
What happens next: Staff will publish the guidelines and, if the board directs, the Plan and Zoning Commission may review boundaries and recommend any changes.
