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of Planning & Development La Grange Place Overview Site Plan Introduction Executive Summary Narrative Summary
of Proposal

• Introduction
• Major Goals of the Project
• Assembling the Property
• Intergovernmental Agreement - Land Exchange - Traffic Improvements
• Requested Zoning Changes
• Discussion of standards
  to support text amendment to zoning
• BNSF Subarea Compliance
• Economic Case for the Project
• Discussion of Planned Development Standards
• Standards for All Planned Developments
• Additional Standards for Excellence in Design that justify modifications to allow increases in the density of Planned Developments
• Environmental Stewardship

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Major Goals of the Project

Construct a high-end mixed-use, residential/retail development on a very prominent site, utilizing parcels with antiquated improvements in need of redevelopment.

Create 33,000 square feet of new retail space, including a stand-alone building of 20,000 square feet at the northeast corner of LaGrange Road and Ogden Avenue, 298 apartments, 37 Townhomes, all with adequate on-site parking and amenities and high architectural standards and extensive landscaping.

Accomplish the above with a net reduction in traffic movements in and out of the Property when compared to the previous YMCA and Shell gas station uses.

Provide a new comprehensive, contextual plan for the quadrant to enhance access, safety and beauty of entrances to Gordon Park, which includes:

• Re-open Shawmut Avenue and link to north-south segment of Locust Avenue.
• A new overhead pedestrian bridge over Ogden Avenue connecting the Village's commuter parking lots and Gordon Park with Hillgrove Avenue.
• Vehicular traffic and pedestrian improvements to access and circulation around the quadrant resulting from the re-opening of Shawmut, realignment of the east-west extension of Locust Avenue, Installation of new westbound right-turn lane on Ogden Avenue at LaGrange Road, installation of traffic calming devices, re-striping of pedestrian crosswalks, installation of countdown pedestrian signals.
• Landscaped drop off areas and entryway signs to Gordon Park, with tie-in to pedestrian walkways on the Property and the overhead pedestrian bridge.
• Improved park district and commuter parking.
• Tree planting on Ogden Avenue and underground burial of power lines.
• Improve the tax base with significant new positive contribution to tax revenues.
• Provide a "green" environmental model of stewardship by adhering to high energy efficient standards for residential construction.
• Burial of overhead power.