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Fox River Grove board backs sending Block B rezoning and PUD for ordinance after developer presentations
Summary
After presentations by Harlem Irving Companies, Hamilton Partners and Zeller, the Fox River Grove Board voted to direct staff to prepare an ordinance to rezone a portion of Block B and grant a special use for a five-story mixed-use planned unit development with up to 97 apartments and roughly 6,000 sq ft of retail.
Fox River Grove’s Village Board voted April 21 to ask staff to prepare an ordinance to rezone part of “Block B” and grant a special use for a planned unit development that would allow a five-story mixed-use building with up to 97 apartments and about 6,000 square feet of retail space.
The motion followed a presentation from developers representing Harlem Irving Companies, Hamilton Partners and Zeller and a review by the project architect and landscape designer. Planning & Zoning had recommended approval 6–0 before the board discussion.
Developer representatives described the project as a rail-oriented, mixed-use building with roughly 18 two-bedroom units, 62 one-bedroom units and 17 studios. Architect David Copenhaver (BSB Design) said interior amenities would include a fitness center, a social/gathering area and a daily coffee bar. Landscape architect Sharon Dickson described patios with artificial turf, a pergola dining…
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