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Highland Park council directs drafting of final documents for contested 734 Central Avenue development after debate
Summary
After extensive questioning and public comment about neighborhood input, setbacks and rooftop changes, the City Council voted 5–2 to direct staff to draft final approval documents for a six-story, 11-unit development at 734 Central Avenue that includes one affordable unit and a $25,000 contribution to downtown streetscape improvements.
The Highland Park City Council voted to direct staff to draft final documents for the proposed final plan development and plat of consolidation for 734 Central Avenue after extended discussion and public comment. The motion to prepare documents for final action carried 5–2.
Community Development Director Joel Fontaine told the council the project is a six-story, 11-unit multifamily building that includes one inclusionary affordable unit. Fontaine said the development’s rooftop penthouse volume increased in the latest design: "the area of the penthouses increased from 193 square feet to 697 square feet," while pergola area was reduced and one parking space was removed. The applicant is…
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