La Grange Illinois 1/8/2019 Plan Commission Meeting (Audio Only)

This video covers the La Grange, Illinois Plan Commission Meeting from January 8, 2019, which addressed two primary development proposals. Case #246: MI Homes of Chicago Development (0:53 - 1:03:50) This project involves the development of a property with 12 single-family detached homes and 58 townhome units. Key discussion points included: Access: The applicant moved the proposed 9th Street access point 200 feet south to improve aesthetics and traffic flow, with a consensus leaning toward a two-way street design (1:59 - 3:02, 14:36 - 15:15). Design Revisions: The developer eliminated requests for three-car garages, resulting in no required variance for lot coverage (5:01 - 5:56). Impact: Representatives from the local school districts provided testimony on enrollment projections (21:33 - 28:06). Approval: The commission voted to recommend approval of the development to the Board of Trustees, with the condition that the Board study appropriate leasing occupancy percentages (1:02:41 - 1:03:43). Proposed Condominium Development (DTLG Investments LLC) (1:04:09 - 3:03:42) The second case presented a proposal for a 50-unit condominium building at the site of the Jackson Square Mall. Architectural Vision: The developers aimed to create an architecturally significant building that pays homage to the site's Art Deco history while providing modern urban housing (1:10:30 - 1:11:19, 1:17:24 - 1:24:15). Concerns: Commissioners and public commenters raised concerns regarding the scale of the building, the starkness of the 7th Avenue facade, and the potential impact of high traffic volume on that street (2:21:10 - 2:25:31, 2:57:58 - 2:58:43). Outcome: The commission suggested the developers refine the project to better fit the surrounding scale and requested a continuance of the public hearing until the following month to allow for further design adjustments (2:58:45 - 3:03:38).