Lockport advances Serenity Landing to action after hours of presentations and public comment

The City of Lockport on Dec. 2 moved consideration of the large Serenity Landing planned development to a formal action vote at the councils next meeting, after a detailed staff presentation and an extended public comment period.

Lance, a city planning staff member, told the committee the 183-acre proposal occupies a legacy site that was partially developed in 2007—6, and that the current plan would deliver roughly 633 housing units across product types (staff described roughly 212 detached single-family homes, 181 attached single-family units, and about 240 apartment units) plus a 1.76-acre commercial parcel and extensive open space and trails. Lance said the plan adds retention ponds and other stormwater improvements to meet the updated Will County stormwater ordinance and that the developer will construct public street and utility improvements required under an annexation agreement.

Why it matters: the proposal would re-activate a long-vacant, partially graded site near Oak, Briggs and Bridal streets and could change traffic patterns, school enrollment and land use along Lockports south side. Staff emphasized the project is phased and that many public improvements are…