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Commission recommends Kensington School planned development for Central Street site, despite neighborhood opposition
Summary
The Land Use Commission voted 6–2 to recommend approval of Kensington School’s planned development and special use to construct a 19,952 sq. ft. day care at 3434 Central St, subject to 13 staff conditions including utility/easement relocation, stormwater and sidewalk improvements, and a $25,000 contribution; neighbors raised traffic, scale and tree‑canopy concerns.
On Jan. 14 the Evanston Land Use Commission voted 6–2 to recommend that City Council approve a planned development and special‑use application from Kensington School for a 19,952‑square‑foot two‑story day‑care facility at 3434 Central Street, subject to 13 conditions in the staff packet.
Applicant Charles (Chuck) Marlis said Kensington operates multiple schools in the Chicago area and had revised the plan in response to prior feedback, including limiting access points and relocating utilities and an easement so a neighboring co‑op would have independent access. Marlis and the project team described a stormwater detention vault,…
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