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Walnut Grove residents urge Barrington not to rezone homes for high‑school parking
Summary
Dozens of Walnut Grove residents told the Barrington Village Board they oppose rezoning homes on North Hager Avenue so the school district can build a 40‑space parking lot tied to an auditorium expansion; village staff said the district—s application is under review and a neighborhood meeting is scheduled Dec. 10.
Dozens of Walnut Grove residents came to the Barrington Village Board meeting on Nov. 10 to urge trustees to preserve residential zoning on North Hager Avenue and oppose plans tied to Barrington High School that could demolish homes for a 40‑space parking lot.
"I would like to encourage you to vote against rezoning the residential properties on North Hager Avenue," said Christina Granoff, a Walnut Grove resident. Multiple speakers — including Jeff Andrus and Dawn Mass — said the proposal would erode neighborhood character, remove housing stock and depress property values. "Please consider every option before choosing to erase this vital part of…
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