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Board adopts PUD amendment at 315 Waukegan Road to let Christian Heritage Academy build gym
Summary
The board adopted an ordinance amending the planned unit development for Christian Heritage Academy at 315 Waukegan Road to replace an unused chapel with a gymnasium and add an outdoor basketball court; planning and architectural commissions had unanimously recommended approval and the petitioner said neighbors had not raised objections.
The Northfield Village Board voted July 21 to adopt an ordinance amending the planned unit development (PUD) at 315 Waukegan Road to allow Christian Heritage Academy (CHA) to replace an unused chapel with a new gymnasium and to install an outdoor basketball court.
Planning staff and the village’s architectural commission reviewed the application and both recommended unanimous approval, planning staff told trustees. The board took testimony from a petitioner, Andy Bullock, who identified himself as chairman emeritus of CHA’s board and said he was authorized to speak for the school. Bullock told trustees the Montessori tenant in an adjacent building has not renewed its lease and that the space will likely be repurposed for early education by CHA. “We’ve heard nothing from [neighbors],” he said when asked whether nearby residents had expressed concerns.
Trustees asked about neighborhood input and whether the Montessori or nearby houses had raised concerns; Bullock replied the school had not received communications opposing the project. Several trustees noted the Plan and Zoning Commission and the Architectural Commission had recommended approval.
The deputy clerk then called the roll and the ordinance was adopted. No amendments were offered during the meeting and the board did not record any conditions beyond those contained in the ordinance and supporting materials.
Next steps: village staff will proceed with any plan-review and permit steps required under the amended PUD and the applicant will move forward with design and construction consistent with the approved ordinance.
