Lombard trustees table second-reading of Pinnacle development after resident concerns and construction issues

Trustees for the Village of Lombard voted unanimously Tuesday to table two ordinances tied to the Pinnacle planned development, delaying a second-reading vote until the boards Sept. 18 meeting.

The move came after Trustee Bernie Dudek, participating remotely, asked for a two-week continuance so he could review additional information and meet again with residents and the petitioner. "Measure twice, cut once, and it's better to be right than fast," Trustee Bernie Dudek said, asking colleagues to postpone the final vote.

The request produced sustained public comment about the project's size, traffic, school overcrowding and construction practices. Several nearby residents urged the board to reduce the number of units and to require stronger guarantees for project completion. "How long does he have to do this? Is it 10 years or 50 years?" asked Terry Perkatt, a nearby resident, during public participation. Lynn O'Donnell, a member of the Lombard Historical Society and a former Lombard Historical Commissioner, said, "Let's honor the present and past homes, character, and style of homes in Lombard. Let's not let extremely oversized mansion style townhouses...change the vision of our village." Resident Kristen Dominguez said simply, "I'm still against it."

Why it matters: The Pinnacle project has previously…