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Addison residents urge village to keep 100% consent rule for proposed 53 Trails Estates redevelopment
Summary
Residents from 53 Trails Estates told the village board they oppose a proposed redevelopment that would require acquisition of 94 properties, asking the board to preserve the village—s 100% homeowner consent requirement and arguing that phased or partial acquisition would be infeasible or unfair.
Multiple residents of the 53 Trails Estates neighborhood spoke to the Village of Addison board on Nov. 17 to oppose redevelopment proposals tied to Brown Commercial Realty and the Transwestern Group that would remove residential properties for commercial or industrial use.
Carlos Rosado, who identified himself as both a police chief and a homeowner, urged the board to consider allowing partial acquisitions as an option but explained the potential trade-offs; he said partial acquisitions could protect homeowners who choose to remain while enabling some redevelopment and infrastructure improvements. Several other residents rebutted that position and urged keeping the village—s existing 100% acquisition requirement.
Lisa Hinton described lifelong ties to the neighborhood and said many residents— lives and family histories would be harmed by forced relocations. "It's a family... we're not going to sell, and we intend to keep it that way," she said, stressing the neighborhood—s social fabric and the presence of veterans and longtime residents.
Kyle Collins, speaking for neighbors opposing partial takings, said the neighborhood is a checkerboard of ownership and that more than 50 households have told organizers they will not sell, making phased development infeasible. "Other communities also require a 100% agreement among homeowners," Collins said, calling the policy a fair protection for residents.
Kathy Kranghie Sparling echoed calls to maintain the 100% requirement and said the village—s consistency across previous buyout attempts has protected residents. Speakers requested continued village support for homeowners and asked the board not to alter the policy in a way that would enable partial acquisitions without homeowner consent.
The board listened during the audience participation portion and did not take immediate action on the policy during the meeting. The comments will remain part of the public record for any future discussions about annexation, redevelopment terms or developer obligations.
Next steps: residents asked the board to retain the 100% acquisition requirement; any change to that policy would need to be proposed and adopted in a future ordinance or administrative action.
