Local Equipment Company Ends 2 Year Talks With City Council

After more than two years of discussion over permits, Des Plaines Aldermen voted to allow R.G. Smith Equipment Co. owners to rent parking spaces on their property to trade contractors and truck owners.

The property, located at 655 Seegers Road, is adjacent to R.G. Smith, a truck and trailer equipment supplier. The rental property would allow contractors, such as independent owners of snowplows, to rent space to park their vehicles. There are 48 spaces on the lot.

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Council members voted to take out limits on the time of day contractors could access the property, adding that in emergency situations, workers would need to quickly get to their vehicle.

R.G. Smith owners have been going back and forth with Des Plaines Alderman for two years because of confusion over what local zoning ordinances would allow. Owner Patsy Smith expressed frustration with the process in May, calling Des Plaines

Aldermen said they were apologetic for the lengthy process.

“I am sorry for the heartache over the past few years,” said 3^rd Ward Alderman Matt Bogusz. Sixth Ward Alderman Mark Walsten said he was sorry for the “bunch of crap” the company owners had to go through.

Last night, the owners were pleased with the results and glad that they were able to move forward with their business plans, said Dan Dowd, an attorney representing R.G. Smith Equipment Co.

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