3 days ago
Oswego OKs annexation agreement for proposed residential development at Wolfs Crossing and Douglas roads
The Oswego Village Board recently approved an annexation agreement and rezoning for a proposed multi-unit residential development at Wolfs Crossing and Douglas roads.
South Barrington-based Projades LLC proposes to build Jade Estates of Oswego with fewer units than was originally requested.
The proposal is now for 52 residential units on about 8 acres on the southwest corner of Wolfs Crossing and Douglas roads in a currently unincorporated part of Kendall County near Oswego.
The development would consist of 20 duplex buildings and three townhome buildings with four units each, village officials said.
Voting in favor were Oswego Village President Ryan Kauffman and Trustees Andrew Torres, James Cooper, Jennifer Hughes, Rachelle Koenig and Karen Novy. Voting the other way was Trustee Karin McCarthy-Lange.
The Oswego Planning and Zoning Commission in May reviewed a site plan for the development featuring 56 duplex villas. However, commissioners had concerns with what they said was the development's relatively high density. The commission voted to deny a favorable recommendation to the Village Board on the project.
After receiving the commission's feedback, the developer submitted a revised plan, Oswego Development Services Director Rod Zenner told trustees.
Multiple concept plans for the site have been brought before the Village Board, including a 66 duplex unit development, village officials said.
'I appreciate you found a way to get it to 52 units. I think the design is superior to what you brought so far,' Koenig said.
McCarthy-Lange objected to the overall project.
'I have not been a fan of this project from day one,' she said.
McCarthy-Lange said she voted against the project when it was submitted by another developer.
'I appreciate the work you have done. I just wish it was part of a bigger plan. This is a small parcel that really should be incorporated into a larger land development,' she said.
Kauffman said he, too, appreciated the developer's willingness to revise the plans.
'We appreciate that you have been flexible in working with staff to get the number down to 52-units. The end product is nice looking and will be a nice amenity for the community,' the village president said.
Trustees approved a rezoning of the site from single-unit dwelling to general residence. The developer has agreed to deliver the village a deed for two acres of right-of-way that will be dedicated for the Wolfs Crossing and Douglas roads roundabout.
As part of the annexation agreement, the village and Projades will share a stormwater detention facility that will serve both the development and the village's need for detention related to the Wolfs Crossing improvements, village officials said.
