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Panel approves replacing deteriorated religious facility with funeral home after traffic, buffering concerns
Summary
DuPage County appeals panel approved a proposal to replace an existing religious facility with a funeral home. Members raised concerns about traffic and proximity to a school; the motion passed unanimously.
DuPage County appeals recommendation members approved a proposal to replace an existing religious facility with a funeral home at their January meeting after discussion of traffic, buffering and the site's history.
Member Heder moved to approve the application; Member Moran seconded. During debate, Member Heder said the proposal raised distinct issues because it "encompasses the religious aspect" of the property and noted the site previously drew a contentious proposal for condominiums. Member Moran expressed that his principal concern had been traffic but said the hearing showed the applicant could manage expected traffic "with around 83." Other members noted a buffer of large trees between the property, the park district and the nearby school, and that the property's frontage abuts Route 83.
A roll-call vote recorded “Aye” from Member Katter, Member Moran, Member Murphy, Member Schultz, Member Ramon, Member Girard and Chairman Cardwell; the motion passed with no members recorded as opposed.
No permit number, ordinance citation, or specific conditions of approval were stated in the meeting record; details about any required traffic mitigation measures or subsequent administrative steps were not specified during the session. After the vote the panel moved on to other business and adjourned.
