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Commission recommends approval of Fairview Avenue four‑story mixed‑use plan; parking, addressing and copyright concerns noted
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The commission recommended approval of a four‑story mixed‑use development at 8947 Fairview Avenue (PNC case 2603) with multiple conditions including final materials, consolidation, and an agreement for 17 off‑street parking spaces; a public commenter alleged unauthorized use of design work and said they would pursue legal action.
The Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission on April 30 recommended approval of a final plan development for PNC case 2603, a four‑story mixed‑use building proposed for 8947 Fairview Avenue, with conditions related to final materials, consolidation, parking and addressing.
Staff described the project as a four‑story building with 27 dwelling units, 15 enclosed parking spaces and ground‑floor commercial space. Staff said engineers (Hancock Engineering) reviewed the plans and recommended approval subject to the final plans submitted by the applicant.
During public comment, one speaker opposed the project and alleged the developer’s drawings substantially incorporate the speaker’s original work without authorization, saying, "I will initiate legal action against the developer and structural engineer who signed the drawings." The board responded that the matter may be between the commenter and the developer and that it may fall outside zoning authority, but the commenter’s allegation was noted for the record.
Another resident, Robert of 8940 Fairview Avenue, asked the village to consider resident overnight parking permits for the block and raised curb/road repair concerns. Commissioners discussed the need to resolve off‑street parking and possible reassignment of the building’s address to Brookfield Avenue with the fire department and E‑911.
Commissioners approved two separate recommendations: a departure to allow an oversized driveway along Fairview Avenue and the final plan development with written conditions. Conditions recorded in the motion included development in substantial compliance with the architectural plans prepared by Lucid Engineering Services Group LLC (dated 02/27/26), engineering improvement plans prepared by Landmark Engineering LLC (dated 03/27/26), landscape plans prepared by Lucid Engineering Services Group LLC (02/27/26), a plot of consolidation for Section 62‑21, and that an agreement be reached with the village regarding 17 off‑street parking spaces (agreement not yet signed). The commission also requested reassignment of the mailing/physical address to Brookfield Avenue as deemed appropriate by the fire department.
Staff explained the village would not reserve specific assigned stalls for tenants in village lots across the street but anticipated developing a special permit program with the police department so tenants could use village parking with permits when the agreement is implemented. The commission closed the public hearing and recorded unanimous voice votes to recommend approval.
