Board approves Grand Reserve special use for 335-unit luxury rental project at former Menards site

The Village of Hoffman Estates board voted Dec. 1 to grant a special use for the Grand Reserve development on a 7.2‑acre parcel at 2300 W. Higgins Road, a former Menards footprint in the Barrington Square Town Center area. The proposal is a two‑phase, class‑A multifamily project totaling 335 units: phase 1 would deliver 194 units with an estimated 18‑month construction schedule and phase 2 an additional 141 units.

Developer Phil Domenico described parking and amenity plans, saying the full project would provide 486 parking spaces and a parking ratio of roughly 1.45 spaces per unit, with a podium (first‑level) providing approximately 85 interior parking spaces for phase 1 and the remainder as surface parking. He said staff and a traffic consultant analyzed the impact and that the development team expects the project will generate foot traffic beneficial to nearby retail.

Trustees raised questions about retail parking and event‑day impacts in the mall parking area and whether phase 1 would fill the former Menards footprint. The developer said phase 1 was sited to be closer to Higgins Road for market positioning, and phase 2 would proceed after successful leasing of phase 1. Staff noted they had received anecdotal support from several area business owners who expect increased patronage from new residents.

After discussion the board approved the ordinance granting the special use by roll-call vote; meeting minutes record the motion and the roll call that carried the measure.