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Neighbors object to second plan by Elmhurst Extended Care
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1 • Thursday, March 2, 2017 - The Elmhurst Independent
THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2017
Proposed building footprint reduced by more than half
FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT
Elmhurst Extended Care has submitted a new application which reduces the footprint of the proposed building addition from 32,129 square feet to 15,481 by constructing a new two-story building. But ten residents objected at a public hearing held by the Zoning and Planning Commission (ZPC) on Thursday, Feb. 23, just as some people had objected at a previous meeting. At both meetings neighbors cited traffic safety concerns, noting that a larger nursing home did not fit in with the residential neighborhood and that the value of their homes could decrease. ZPC members will deliberate on the proposal and issue a recommendation, which will refer the proposal to the Planning & Development Committee of three aldermen, who
will issue a report to the City Council, which will have the final vote. The applicant, who has operated the nursing home at 300 E. Lake St. since 1961, proposes to use three lots where houses were demolished in 2013. The site, is located on the south side of Lake St., east of York St. on the north side of Fremont Ave. The change in square footage would result in code-compliant lot coverage of 30 percent for the entire development site. The R-2 District limits lot coverage to 30 percent. Currently the property consists of three land parcels, one fronting on Lake St. and zoned C-2 Community Shopping and Service. The other two parcels front on Fremont Ave. are zoned R-2 Single Family residential. Although nursing homes are allowed as a conditional use in both
See NEIGHBORS, Page 3
St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps off Saturday
By Dee Longfellow
FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT
It may feel as though March just got here, but it’s already time for the wearin’ o’ the green. That’s right, St. Patrick’s Day will be upon us in just two weeks so that means it’s time for the Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade which takes place this year on Saturday, March 4. This year’s Grand Marshal will be none other than Elmhurst’s own Mayor Steve
Morley. The popular civic leader is running unopposed in the spring election, proving that he’s doing a pretty good job for our City. Inside this issue, you’ll find a special section with all the parade news in it, including a list of the entries. It’s always filled with photos from last year, so look for your friends and neighbors — or yourself!
See PARADE, Page 3
Where’s the pizza, Grandpa? Dierdra, 1 1/2, waits for dinner with “Gramps” Dave Watschke at the Elmhurst Lions Club Pizza Day fundraiser held at Sandburg Middle School on Saturday, Feb. 25. More photos inside this issue.
PAUL DELGUIDICE PHOTO Elmhurst Independent
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