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Fox River Grove trustees back variances for 206 N. River Road over neighbor objections
Summary
Trustees voted 5‑1 May 20 to recommend drafting an ordinance approving variances for a home at 206 N. River Road that will allow reduced lot width, a smaller front yard and a covered porch in an interior side yard; a neighbor opposition cited flooding and drainage concerns.
Fox River Grove trustees voted 5‑1 on May 20 to recommend an ordinance approving zoning variances for a house at 206 N. River Road, despite objections from nearby residents who said the changes could worsen flooding and drainage.
Assistant Administrator Bechler summarized a revised proposal and renderings submitted by petitioner James Allen, who told the board he consulted multiple contractors and revised the design to avoid encroaching into the 8‑foot side setbacks. "I met with more than one contractor to discuss options to increase living…
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