Plan commission-recommended five-townhome Riverview subdivision gets favorable response from trustees

Nathan, a village staff member, presented Petition 24-18 for the Riverview Townhome Subdivision at the Committee of the Whole on Dec. 15.

Nathan described the proposal as a five-unit townhome development on Riverview Street just east of Route 31, on a site zoned B-3 (Central Business District) and designated Riverfront Flex in the comprehensive plan. The applicant requested a side-yard setback exception for shared-wall townhomes (0 feet where walls are shared) and said each unit would be split into an individual lot once constructed.

Nathan said engineering and the planning commission raised one primary issue: sidewalk placement on a block of Riverview that currently has no sidewalks. "Staff's position has been to put the sidewalk in and we'll make the connections later," Nathan said, and the planning commission recommended approval with staff conditions and an added requirement that the final sidewalk location be worked out with the village engineer.

Trustees asked questions about the sidewalk and several voiced support for adding one now to ensure future connectivity. The applicant was present to answer questions during the hearing. The transcript records the planning commission recommendation and trustee support but does not include a formal roll-call vote of final subdivision approval at this meeting.

What happens next: The applicant will work with staff and engineering to finalize sidewalk alignment and any remaining technical conditions per the planning commission recommendation before the item returns for any required final approvals.