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Board clears Caris subdivision and advances 1.2M‑sq‑ft PUD for new distribution center that could bring 400 jobs
Summary
The Village Board approved the Caris Center Unit 2 final plat and advanced a final PUD plan for a 1.2‑million‑square‑foot warehouse (Lot 4) that staff said could bring up to 400 jobs across two shifts; approvals were subject to final engineering, landscape and fire‑district review.
Staff told the board the final plat for Unit 2 of the Caris Center for Commerce (the 'North Site') has an identified user, and the board approved the plat subject to final engineering sign‑off. The board then considered a final PUD plan for a 1,200,000‑square‑foot distribution center proposed for Lot 4 of the Caris Center.
A staff presentation said the PUD plan is consistent with the previously approved preliminary PUD and that the project would include 120 dock positions and trailer parking. Staff said the proposed user anticipates bringing "up to 400 jobs across 2 shifts to the site." The board approved the PUD plan subject to staff approval of the final landscape and engineering plans and submission of a plan of easement for a private fire loop system; the fire district must also approve the plans prior to building permits.
Board members discussed access and circulation (Nemet's Way and potential write‑in/ write‑out across Orchard Road), the need for a private fire loop plan and long‑term bicycle parking to be included in interior build‑out plans. Staff also noted a request from the fire district to rename a small stub road ('Little Stub Galena') to avoid confusion and facilitate response; an ordinance would be required to rename a road.
The approvals move the project to final plan review and permitting; building permits and fire‑district sign‑offs remain prerequisites for construction.
