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Village approves zoning variances for Community Park District addition; parking conditions attached
Summary
The Village Board unanimously approved zoning variations requested by the Community Park District of La Grange Park for a planned addition at 1501 Barnsdale Road, including reduced parking and increased building height, with conditions requiring wayfinding, efforts to expand off-site parking and construction to conform to approved plans.
The Village of La Grange Park Board of Trustees approved an ordinance granting zoning variations to the Community Park District of La Grange Park for an addition to the recreation center at 1501 Barnsdale Road.
The Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval by a 7–0 vote. The board vote on the ordinance was unanimous. The project includes a new gymnasium with flexible recreation space, an elevated indoor walking track, an elevator, upgraded restrooms and concessions, and infrastructure for a green roof. Architect Ronald McGrath said the design packs multiple uses into each space: "every space is designed to do at…
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