Clashing Votes On Darien Auto Body Shop

DARIEN, IL – A Darien City Council committee voted unanimously Monday for an auto body shop in the old CVS Pharmacy building on the west side of town.

This decision conflicts with the Darien Planning and Zoning Commission, which voted 7-1 earlier this month against a Gerber Collision & Glass. This was after dozens of neighbors expressed opposition.

Now, the proposal is expected to go before the seven-member City Council on Monday.

The council's Municipal Services Committee heard the request at a meeting Monday night. The committee is made up of aldermen Thomas Belczak, Ted Schauer and Ralph Stompanato.

The shop is planned for southeast of Lemont Road and 83rd Street.

Elmhurst-based Gerber has locations across the country.

On Wednesday, the Municipal Services Committee plans to hear a proposal for a duplex development in the 2900 block of 87th Street.