City of Darien Economic Development Committee met Dec. 2.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Chairman Bryan Gay. Other Committee Members present were Robert Hahn, Thomas Papais, and Matthew Weberling. Also present was Alderperson Mary Sullivan.
2. Public Comment
None.
3. Approval of Minutes – November 4, 2021
Minutes were approved by unanimous consent.
4. New Business
a) EDC Action Item: Evaluate/Designate Key Development Areas (Follow Up from Workshop & City Council Goal Setting – Reference Existing List of Target Areas in Meeting Packet)
City staff provided introduction to existing list of Key Development Areas that are designated in the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Staff noted that the discussion should focus on needed changes to existing areas, in addition to recommendations on additions or removal of certain areas. The Committee made comments and recommendations per the following for each area:
Key Development Area #1
All Four Quadrants of 75TH Street and Cass Avenue Intersection
Recommendation: Keep on list.
Key Development Area #2
Southwest Corner of 75TH Street and Lyman Avenue
Recommendation: Keep on list and expand west.
Key Development Area #3
East Side of Lemont Road between 75TH Street and Woodmere Townhomes
Recommendation: Remove from list.
Key Development Area #4
Northwest Corner of Plainfield Road and Clarendon Hills Road, including Darien Community Park, Hinsdale South High School, Tri-State Fire District, Indian Prairie Library, and the Sportsplex
Recommendation: Keep on list and expand west and east.
Key Development Area #5
South of Interstate 55 and East of Cass Avenue
Recommendation: Reduce in size and limit to single-family residential.
Key Development Area #6
Northeast Quadrant of Interstate 55 and Lemont Road Interchange
Recommendation: Keep on list.
Key Development Area #7
Southwest Quadrant of Lemont Road and 87TH Street
Recommendation: Keep on list and expand north.
Non-Key Development Area A & Area B
Recommendation: Remove from list.
Non-Key Development Area C
2100 Manning Road
Recommendation: Remove Rolling Knolls Subdivision but keep parcel to west.
Non-Key Development Area D & Area E
Recommendation: Remove from list.
Non-Key Development Area F
Northwest Corner of Plainfield Road and Leonard Drive
Recommendation: Keep on list.
Non-Key Development Area G
North Side of Plainfield Road at Bailey Road Intersection
Recommendation: Remove from list.
Non-Key Development Area H
Southwest Corner of Plainfield Road and Eleanor Place
Recommendation: Keep on list.
Non-Key Development Area I
West Side of Cass Avenue, North of Shell Station
Recommendation: Remove from list.
Non-Key Development Area J & Area K
Northwest Corner of N Frontage Road and Nantucket Road, and South Side of N Frontage Road and Cass Avenue
Recommendation: Keep on list.
Non-Key Development Area L
South Side of N Frontage Road, West of Bailey Road
Recommendation: Keep on list.
Non-Key Development Area M
West Side of Route 83, South of 67TH Street
Recommendation: Keep on list.
Non-Key Development Area N
South Side of Interstate 55 West and North of Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve
Recommendation: Keep on list.
b) New Topic Discussion
None.
5. Old Business
a) Previous Follow Up/Hanging Matters
i. EDC Member Updates
None.
ii. Staff Updates
None.
6. Next Scheduled Meeting
Next scheduled meeting is Thursday, January 6, 2022.
7. Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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