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Commission denies Alton-area PUD; commissioners split over density, fire protection and long-term housing benefits

Kane County Commission · April 22, 2025
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Summary

The commission voted 2–1 to deny a proposed planned-unit development and development agreement (Ordinance 2025-12) for the Alton area after debate over lot sizes, guest-house restrictions, rural character and fire protection; Commissioner Myers voted to approve.

Applicant Jim Guthrie presented a planned-unit development (PUD) and development agreement for a proposed Alton-area subdivision on April 22. Guthrie said the development would limit the project to roughly 66–67 lots, include green space and prohibit secondary residential living structures on lots (no guest houses), and that he and his attorney had revised the agreement to address county concerns…

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