Meadow Plaza Hearing Continues Wednesday In Northbrook

NORTHBROOK, IL — The Northbrook Plan Commission will resume its public hearing on the proposed redevelopment of Meadow Plaza Wednesday evening, with cross-examination, responses from the developer and commission deliberations expected.

The special meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Oct. 21 at Techny Prairie Activity Center, 180 Anets Drive, according to a village announcement Wednesday.

The continuation follows Tuesday’s session in a hearing that began Oct. 6.

Wednesday’s meeting is expected to include cross-examination by participants who completed the required form before the start of public testimony, followed by the applicant’s responses to questions raised during the hearing.

Once cross-examination is complete, the applicant may respond to questions and comments received. The public hearing will then close, according to the village. Plan Commission deliberations also are expected.

What Is Proposed

Pulte Home Company LLC is seeking approval to redevelop the privately owned shopping center at 1901 Cherry Lane, at the southeast corner of Cherry Lane and Meadow Road.

The application, identified as “The Flats and Shops at North Branch,” calls for 150 for-sale condominiums in three buildings and two parcels for future commercial redevelopment, each containing 5,500 square feet of building space.

The proposal has drawn opposition over building height, density, traffic, flooding, school impacts and the amount of commercial space. An online petition opposing the development had collected 5,606 verified signatures as of Sept. 25, as Patch previously reported.

Village Board Has Final Say

The Plan Commission’s review follows the Village Board’s August decision to send the application to commissioners, reversing an earlier vote to conduct the public hearing itself.

Commissioners will make a recommendation on the application, but the Village Board retains final approval authority. During the August discussion, village officials emphasized that the commission’s role is advisory and does not constitute final action on the development.

Past Coverage

• Meadow Plaza Redevelopment Hearing Resumes Tuesday In Northbrook
• Northbrook Sets Meadow Plaza Hearing As Opposition Petition Tops 5K Signatures
• Northbrook Board Reverses Course On Meadow Plaza Review, Sends Plan To Commission