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Highland Park council approves Habitat development at Old Deerfield Road, delays contested crosswalk decision
Summary
The City Council voted 5–0 to approve rezoning, plats and a development agreement for 1660–1700 Old Deerfield Road, adopting two amendments: postponing a proposed Devonshire/Ridge crosswalk until a 90%‑occupancy traffic review and allowing a larger buffer between parking lots if the easement holder agrees. The developer offered a $25,000 escrow for unforeseen construction issues.
Highland Park — The City Council on Feb. 9 approved five linked land-use actions to convert the site at 1660 and 1700 Old Deerfield Road from light industrial to residential use, adopting an omnibus motion that included a rezoning ordinance, final plat of resubdivision, a special-use permit for an off‑street parking lot, a development agreement and a plat of dedication.
Mayor Nancy Rotering opened the meeting and highlighted the council’s priorities before the vote. After hours of staff briefings and public testimony, the council voted 5–0 to adopt the measures as amended. Mayor Rotering said the city would continue to protect public safety and infrastructure while supporting thoughtful growth.
Why this matters: The roughly 27‑acre site is one of the larger developable parcels in the city; the project will add housing, including affordable units, and reconfigure parcels and public-rights-of-way. Neighbors pressed elected officials about pedestrian safety and neighborhood impacts…
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