Vote No - Sigwalt Apartments, 11 Variances Too Many

How about some lovely townhouses like those across the street from the Mount Prospect Public Library?

Doesn’t fit the neighborhood. Too large for the lot. To many exceptions to be made. Why would they propose a project that does not follow the village requirements?

Let the developer meet the criteria with their plans-property needs to be developed but not at expense of giving in to developer

As a relatively new resident of Arlington Heights, I have to express my concern against the proposed development. When we were looking for a house here there was one in particular directly across the street (on Chestnut) from the proposed space. While tempting, we passed on even looking at it for purchase because of the uncertainty of what could go up across the street in the now vacant lot. What’s happening now is our worst fear realized. Like many who have expressed their opinion, we enjoy the downtown area and all that it has to offer and fear what might come to be if this project is allowed to move forward. One of the reasons we were drawn to AH is because of the people and the sense of community. I certainly hope the members of the city council will take the resident’s concerns into consideration when making their final determination. You can’t legislate support for an idea but you can certainly listen to those you profess to serve.

The lot needs much more green space

I think that townhouses or brownstones as was suggested by another person in the comments would be a better fit for the area.

I think that there are better options that better fit with the vision of the would-be adjacent neighbors (e.g., brownstones, 2 or 3 flat multi family buildings, town homes), and I am in favor of a project that is more transitional in nature for the south parcel and well-integrated across both the north and south portions.

They are severely under estimating the amount of students this will add to Westgate Elementary.

I'm not getting it, apartments targeting millennials? When did AH become a destination for the young, single, trendy or party crowd? I thought God made Chicago for them. This project doesn't pass the smell test.

There has been little if any consideration for the increased traffic through the residential areas south of the development. There have been numerous accidents at the uncontrolled intersections due to cars speeding through. More cars will only increase the chance of further accidents, especially as people try to bypass traffic on Sigwalt and use such streets as George.

Fix the drainage problems in our town first before adding more concrete!

This is an enormous ugly building which will ruin our neighborhood. There should be more green space grass between the street and the building.

Where do I begin... this parcel is zoned for residential or low density housing. I believe the village recommended a 53 unit building would fit nicely here not the 80 unit building being proposed. This project was voted down before please vote NO again. This building doesn't fit. The schools that this building would feed into are full, Westgate, South, Rolling Meadows. The comment below sums it up 10 pounds of potatoes in a 5 pound bag!

This proposed building is too dense for the lot, not enough parking, not well planned out, not neighborly.

I feel the area would be better used by building townhomes.

The high density is a concern, and that the numerous variances are excessive.

I agree with the commenters here. Townhomes similar to the ones in the 100 block of S. Evergreen seem like a much better fit. 10 lbs. of potatoes in a 5 lb. sack about covers it.

I agree with the arguments that it is too big for this space. The first proposal presented to the board last October was rejected. One Trustee commented that it is 10lbs of building in a 5lb space. I agree given the how much it cuts into the required yards on each side. Per code, the building should not cover more than 45% of the lot; they are asking for over 70%. This means a lot of green space - and the buffer to single-family homes - is taken up by the building. While I support the development of this area, I will be urging the Trustees to vote no.

The proposed building would be a downgrade to our city and neighborhood. Please find a more suitable option for this space.

The village is seeing $$$$ signs. Come up with better options for the space, and they will say yes to that instead.