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Residents raise design, parking and flooding concerns during La Grange public comment
Summary
Residents commented on a design review for 15 S. La Grange Road (alley-facing galvanized chases and potential glare), raised parking adequacy and sewer capacity concerns for a Hillgrove redevelopment, and asked about lead service line testing and East Avenue speed limits. The village attorney clarified ownership of lead service lines.
Multiple residents used the public-comment period at the May 4 La Grange board meeting to raise local development, parking, sewer capacity and public-safety concerns.
Randy Valenta, a landlord and resident at 1719 South La Grange Road, supported a new ice cream shop at 15 South La Grange Road but asked the board to consider the visual and glare impact of proposed galvanized chases on the building's southeast corner that face the alley. Valenta estimated roughly 80 square feet of metal area and suggested the board consider mitigation or coatings if glare could be an issue. Deputy Village Manager…
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