Mixed-Use Development Shaping Up

The mixed-use development on the corner of Anoka and Wood avenues in town center Barrington is rising.

Crews have started framing up the first of two 2,900-square-feet L-shaped two-story buildings on the corner.

Commercial space will be leased on the first floor of the two buildings. Two two-bedroom apartments – one for affordable housing -- will be rented on the second floors of each building. The entrance to the development will be off of Anoka Avenue.

There will be 24 off-street parking spaces between and behind the buildings and four on-street parking spaces on Anoka and Wood avenues.

The project is the first development subject to a variety of recently approved zoning regulations,  including the need for bicycle racks set up in relation to the number of parking spaces. It also must include sidewalks.