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Lisle board approves sale of village parcel at 922 School Street after weeks of public concern
Summary
After public comment and trustee debate about trees, historic boundaries and developer commitments, the Village Board recorded a roll call on the sale of 922 School Street. Trustees recorded five ayes and two nos; the purchaser offered $171,500 and would grant a perpetual pedestrian easement to preserve public access to Lisle Cemetery.
The Village of Lisle Board debated and recorded votes March 4 on an ordinance to sell village‑owned surplus property at 922 School Street to BSP 3 LLC, a proposed developer for downtown redevelopment. Village staff reported an appraisal in the packet valuing the lot at $161,500 and presented a purchase offer of $171,500 that would include a perpetual pedestrian path easement to preserve public access to the Lisle Cemetery.
Why it mattered: Residents and trustees framed the question as a balance between protecting a small downtown green space with mature trees and enabling a larger redevelopment project that officials say will make downtown more cohesive and finance additional retail opportunities. The RDA tied to downtown redevelopment has prompted repeated public interest, with residents asking for clearer, timely RDA reporting and tangible milestones.
Public commenters raised concerns about the parcel’s history, trees and possible cemetery boundaries. Bill Smith urged the board…
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