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Developers propose detached homes, smaller side-yard setbacks and added connectivity for Mahomet subdivisions
Summary
Developers representing Unlimited Homes asked the Village of Mahomet trustees to allow detached single-family homes in the Harvest Edge subdivision with a text amendment to reduce side-yard setbacks from 8 feet to 6 feet, and proposed adding connectivity and a pond to Whisper Meadows; trustees requested drawings and signaled openness while one trustee favored a 7-foot compromise.
On Jan. 20, 2026, developers with Unlimited Homes outlined revisions to two Mahomet subdivision proposals and asked trustees for zoning flexibility and design changes.
Rob Frerichs, representing Unlimited Homes, told the Board of Trustees the Harvest Edge subdivision — currently zoned R-2 and previously planned for single-family attached homes — is now proposed as detached single-family homes. Frerichs requested a zoning text amendment to reduce the code's 8-foot side-yard setback to 6 feet to accommodate the revised lot layouts and offered to submit drawings for the trustees' review. Planner Abby Heckman noted that Sangamon Fields had been allowed 6-foot setbacks in the past.
Trustee Schriver said he would like to consult with Chamley before committing to a change and indicated he would be comfortable with a 7-foot setback, while reserving judgment on 6 feet. Trustees asked the developers to provide draft plans so staff and trustees could evaluate the changes.
Frerichs also described proposed modifications to Whisper Meadows, saying current phases lack connectivity; he proposed adding inter-phase street connections and including a stormwater pond. Trustees indicated they were open to the concepts and asked for drawn plans showing the proposed connectivity and pond location.
Separately, Village Planner Abby Heckman presented a recommendation regarding Thornewood LSRD Subdivision Phase 2: a reduced warranty and a proposed release effective Oct. 1. Trustee Schriver voiced concern about an early release and requested further consultation with Chamley. President Jason Tompkins said the board would take no action at the study session and that the Thornewood item will appear on a future regular agenda for decision.
Next steps: trustees requested that Unlimited Homes submit drawings and additional materials for staff review; no zoning text amendment or formal action was taken at the Jan. 20 study session.
