Cary trustees postpone vote on 360-unit Seasons of Cary project after residents oppose New Haven Drive extension

The Village of Cary on Oct. 21 heard a multi-hour presentation and more than two hours of public comment on a proposal called the Seasons of Cary — a mixed-use project that would redevelop the former Damish farm along Illinois Route 31 with retail frontage and a 360-unit apartment community. Village staff and the developer sought approvals including a comprehensive-plan amendment, rezoning, final plat, stormwater variance and a planned-unit development; trustees postponed action and continued the matter for further review.

The developer, Tony DeRosa of Fiduciary Real Estate Development, told trustees the proposal pairs roughly 4.7 acres of Route 31 commercial frontage with a 360-unit, two‑story residential community organized in building clusters around an internal access road and five stormwater basins. “We want to be a good neighbor,” DeRosa said, outlining building materials, a 5,000-square-foot clubhouse and an amenity package including a pool and fitness center.

But much of the public discussion focused on traffic and the project’s proposed extension of New Haven Drive to Route 31. Developer, staff and consultant presentations described two connection options studied: a full two‑way extension and a unidirectional (westbound) configuration…