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Village board approves concept plan, rezoning and special permit for 53-townhome project at 1825 Shermer Road with recommendations on affordable units and storm
Summary
The Village Board approved two ordinances and a resolution for Lexington Homes' concept plan for 53 townhomes at 1825 Shermer Road, while recommending removal of four perpendicular parking spaces adjacent to the stormwater area and asking staff and the applicant to pursue two tier-1 affordable units if feasible.
The board considered a multi-part application from Lexington Homes for a 53-townhome project at 1825 Shermer Road. Director McEwen presented the concept plan and noted two primary requests coming before the board: (1) a waiver of the subdivision-code requirement to bury overhead utility lines at the site, and (2) a request for exceptions to the village's affordable-housing requirements that apply under the 1988 zoning code. Staff explained the application is being reviewed under the 1988 code because it was submitted in 2024 and that final approvals will return at a later final-plan stage.
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