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Resident objects to park-district request to reclassify hard-surface courts in open-space zoning
Summary
A resident urged trustees to reconsider a text amendment that changed hard-surface courts in open-space districts from 'special use' to 'permitted use,' arguing it removes opportunities for public input from neighbors near parks and schools.
During public comment, a resident (John Plutel) asked the board to revisit a recent text amendment to open-space zoning requested by the La Grange Park District that allows hard-surface courts to be a permitted use rather than a special use.
Plutel said the change means "residents living near parks and schools may be affected by this change in the code are silenced," because permitted uses do not require the same public meetings as special-use approvals. He said Jenny Bechtel of the La Grange Park District requested the amendment on March 11 and asserted that permitted-use status reduces opportunities for resident input.
The board acknowledged the comment and invited follow-up via email; no staff response or action was recorded on the record during the meeting.
