A 100 unit, four-story affordable housing project, planned for location on a five-acre plot on Congress Parkway near the United States Post Office and across Congress Parkway from Heathbridge, received City Council approval Tuesday.
The planned facility is proposed for independent senior living for approximately 180 persons 55 years of age and older and is to be located adjacent to the planned Camelot School. However, this is not a facility is not planned for subsidized rentals.
This project is similar to projects constructed by the developer headed by a Tom Monico of Glenview. During presentations to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council, a development by this same company in Glenview was referenced.
Zoning for the property is B-2 business but a variation is being allowed for this use. The developer contends this is a good location for such a senior housing facility since it is near other desired facilities for senior use such as medical care and shopping.
Although the Council did approve the project, it was not a unanimous vote. Councilman Ralph Dawson voted against it noting he has nothing against the building and the use, only the location. He says this is not the location for this type of building and expressed concern for the planned school and the properties to the west.
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