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Commission backs annexation and PUD for 580 Caton Farm Road with conditions; neighbors warn of traffic and safety risks

Joliet Planning Commission · November 21, 2025
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Summary

The commission recommended approval of annexation A‑5‑25 and PUD‑9‑25 for a three‑lot commercial subdivision at 580 Caton Farm Road (5 acres), including a daycare and small retail; the developer pledged roadway dedications, a new boulevard and stormwater controls, while nearby residents raised concerns about traffic, walkability and school pedestrian safety.

The Planning Commission on Nov. 20 recommended city council approval of an annexation and preliminary planned unit development for 580 Caton Farm Road (A‑5‑25 / PUD‑9‑25), a five‑acre commercial subdivision proposed by Project Development Group LLC that would create three commercial lots (a daycare, a ~12,000‑ft² retail building and a ~2,000‑ft² restaurant) plus a shared detention lot.

City staff told commissioners the PUD includes several requested variations — a reduced new‑street right‑of‑way…

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