Council approves Jade Station amendment for 19‑unit townhome project downtown

Crystal Lake — The City Council voted to approve a final plan amendment and final plat of subdivision to build 19 three‑story townhomes at the corner of Grant and Woodstock streets downtown.

Developer Projades requested modest design and platting changes from an earlier approval for phase two of the existing development. Staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission said the updated plan breaks one long building into two smaller pods, adds front doors facing Grant Street to improve walkability, and upgrades facade materials with more stone and covered front entries. The PZC recommended approval 6–1.

Representatives of the Pingry Place Homeowners Association spoke in support and said Projades has negotiated a letter of understanding about incorporating the new units into the existing HOA and paying dues upon issuance of permits. HOA leaders asked for minor edits to condition language in the development agreement; city counsel said the development agreement may be finalized in substantially the form approved by ordinance and that staff will work with the HOA to align CC&Rs.

Council deliberations focused on material consistency with the existing neighborhood fabric, parking logistics downtown, and construction staging. The council approved the PUD amendment and final plat while also approving the petitioner’s request to omit decorative triangular gable windows and nonfunctional faux chimneys from the new elevations and directing staff to work with the developer on driveway separator details and parking arrangements during construction.

Next steps: The developer will proceed with permitting and a phased build that the HOA and developer described as three construction stages; staff will coordinate temporary contractor parking in a city metro lot during construction to prevent on‑street impacts.