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THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2017
Neighbors protest townhomes proposed on West Butterfield Some claim units would destroy neighborhood
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A proposal for 58 townhomes on 3.61 acres of single-family lots at 256, 260 and 262 W. Butterfield would drastically change the neighborhood, residents testified at a public hearing of the Zoning and Planning Commission (ZPC). “I find it [Aimco’s traffic study] interesting,” said ZPC Commissioner Dan Corrado at a May 11th meeting. “I don’t doubt the science of the half-inch thick report. My experience tells me that it is not quite accurate. Common sense tells me that adding about 100 cars (from 58 units) will have more than a negligible impact on traffic.” The ZPC, which is an advisory entity to Elmhurst City Council, is expected to deliberate the proposal on May 25 and issue a report. The report will be reviewed by the Development, Planning and Zoning (DPZ) Committee, which will agree or disagree with the findings. The DPZ Committee of three aldermen will send its conclusion to the full City Council, which has the final vote. Derick Ullian of Aimco Properties LLC, which built and manages the adjacent Elm Creek Development, spoke. “We understand the concerns,” he said. “We are part of the community. We have been a great neighbor. We are invested in the community.” He explained that underground water detention vaults would handle flooding problems. He noted that Aimco is proposing a fence to prevent cut through traffic to the Seventh Day Adventist Church site east of the Aimco property. Calvin Tamling stated that he didn’t have a problem with develop-
ment by Aimco, but the company “is trying to cram so much in the space” on the south side of Butterfield between Prospect Ave. and Spring Road. Florence Hoving said the density of the area worries her.
“There has been so much building.” Calvin Wong added that, “It would break the culture of the area.” He questioned what the quality of the renters would be. Ullian noted that the renters
“would be highly vetted. There will not ever be any Section 8 units. There will not be any low income people.” David Burnier commented “the towering 40-foot high townhouses (three stories) would make the area
look like downtown Chicago.” “It will literally destroy the area,” he said. Overall, the area is forgotten and often overlooked by the City, according to Jill Finax, who lives on Saylor.
At ICGS’ May Crowning Mass COURTESY PHOTO Elmhurst Independent
ICGS 2nd graders formed an honor guard, lining up on either side of the aisle at Immaculate Conception Church at the May Crowning Mass on May 12. This provided an aisle for the soon-to-be-graduating 8th graders to process through at the ceremony. More photos inside this issue.
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