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Warrenville council directs ordinances for Cantera Point after heated public opposition
Summary
After more than a dozen residents urged the council to block or reduce a 91‑unit Cantera Point townhome plan, the Warrenville City Council voted to direct the city attorney to draft ordinances approving the developer's zoning request; an amendment to cap units at 56 failed.
The Warrenville City Council voted to direct the city attorney to prepare ordinances to authorize the Cantera Point townhome development after a lengthy public comment period and council debate.
Dozens of residents turned out to oppose the proposal, citing density, traffic, parking, stormwater and compatibility with the Cantera master plan. "The proposed Cantera Point development with its high density layout and modern tonal design stands at stark contrast to the surrounding neighborhoods," said Robert Esch, a Warrenville resident, during public comment. Many speakers urged the council to retain the site's commercial zoning or reduce the proposal to about 56 units, a figure repeatedly raised by opponents.
The developer and city staff defended the proposal at the…
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