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Residents tell council MDPC master plan would harm privacy and property values
Summary
Several Bunker Hill Village residents urged the City Council to oppose the Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church master plan, saying new construction would come within about 50 feet of homes, harm privacy and reduce property values; no council action was taken during public comment.
Several residents told the Bunker Hill Village City Council on Feb. 11, 2025 that they oppose the Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church master plan and urged the council to act to protect nearby properties.
Allen Shindler, who said he lives at 226 Bylane and owns 225 Bylane, told the council the proposed building would be about 50 feet from his property line and “intrusive to his backyard,” and said the plan would negatively affect his property investment and that he would consider moving if it is approved. Mary Johnson of 218 Bylane said the proposal would wrap a new building around her property and reduce its value, and she told the council MDPC “has the option to build the facilities elsewhere.” Tim Drone (201 Bylane) and Fred Bakht (212 Bylane) made similar statements, expressing concern about loss of privacy and calling for alternatives that would not harm neighbors’ properties.
The comments were delivered during the meeting’s public‑comment period; no formal action on the MDPC master plan was recorded in the council’s subsequent agenda minutes. Council members and staff did not provide a response during the public‑comment block recorded in the minutes.
Why it matters: the master plan, as described by residents, would place new church facilities close to existing single‑family lots in a part of Bunker Hill Village where neighbors said setbacks and privacy are a significant concern. Residents characterized the potential effect as both a quality‑of‑life issue and a financial one for homeowners.
What’s next: the council addressed several agenda items after public comment, including staff presentations and motions on insurance, waterline work and budget amendments. The minutes do not show a council vote on the MDPC master plan during the Feb. 11 meeting.
