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Planning committee rejects extension for 1915–1917 Grant Street efficiency development, 4‑2
Summary
The Evanston Planning and Development Committee on March 10, 2025 voted to deny Ordinance 25‑O‑25, an extension to obtain a building permit for a 12‑unit efficiency home project at 1915–1917 Grant Street, rejecting the proposed extension by a 4‑2 vote.
The Evanston Planning and Development Committee on March 10, 2025 voted to deny Ordinance 25‑O‑25, a request to extend the time to obtain a building permit for a 12‑unit efficiency home development at 1915–1917 Grant Street. The motion to approve the extension was moved by Council Member Ravel and seconded by Council Member Wynne; after debate the committee rejected the extension by a vote of 4 to 2.
The applicant, David Wallach, told the committee he has submitted for permits and said, "We are in for permit currently. We have all of our financing in place for the project. Not just for a few units but for all 12 units in place." He said demolition and tree removal would begin as soon as the permit is issued and said Sotheby’s, which is marketing the project, had strong interest: "We have 2 presales, we have 6…
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