Lisle board approves Arbor Station final plats and zoning for downtown townhouse project

The Village of Lisle Board on Dec. 15 approved final plats, special-use permits and variances for the Arbor Station downtown development, moving a shovel-ready project closer to construction.

Russ Whitaker, counsel for the property owner, said the project, working with Pulte Home Company, will include 14 townhouse buildings and an adjacent commercial outlot. Whitaker said the applicant and staff negotiated changes after Planning & Zoning Commission hearings, increasing the commercial lot—s depth and preserving the originally proposed number of dwelling units while gaining commercial acreage.

Whitaker told the board the applicant will install a new ADA-compliant path between Lisle Station Park and Lisle Cemetery and deed that portion back to the village after construction. He described design choices intended to fit the village—s downtown streetscape and said most units include two-car garages, with on-site guest parking and additional on-street spaces.

Trustees asked detailed questions about parking ratios, rooftop terraces and the commercial parcel—s ability to attract end users. Director Smetana and the applicant noted comparable downtown parcels and recent redevelopment examples to justify the proposed commercial lot size. Trustees expressed support for the project—s potential to catalyze downtown reinvestment; several called it "transformative" for Lisle's downtown and urged timely resolution of a Spencer Avenue cost-share agreement to avoid construction phasing delays.

The board approved the ordinance and related zoning and subdivision matters by roll-call vote. Staff said the subdivision plat for Arbor Station Phase 2 will be considered later to allow time to finalize the Spencer Avenue improvement agreement and related cost-sharing arrangements.