By Stephen Nelson
At its Monday, August 5, meeting, the Frankfort Village Board granted a special use permit to Cedarhurst of Frankfort for a major expansion project.
Cedarhurst of Frankfort proposes to construct 16 independent living cottages on the property of the existing Cedarhurst Senior Living facility. Each cottage will consist of two units, with each unit featuring two bedrooms and a one-car garage. Designed to look and function like residential duplexes, these cottages will be leased to individuals aged 55 and older who maintain high mobility.
The existing building provides assisted living and memory care for residents who require more support. The entire development is intended to function as a whole, including shared parking and amenities. The development also will be served by a new clubhouse, outdoor putting green, and a pickleball court. To accommodate the proposed development, the applicant requests approval of a Major Change to the PUD and approval of a Final Plat of Resubdivision.
At its July 25, public hearing on the project, the Plan Commission reviewed the site, architectural, landscaping, photometric, and lighting plans for the project and forwarded two unanimous (4-0) recommendations to the village board to approve the Major PUD Change and Final Plat with conditions. Those conditions are: 1.) Replacing the existing “grasscrete” emergency access connection to the Kohl’s parking lot with concrete, curb, and gutter; 2.) Parking shall be prohibited within any private drive aisle and the owner shall install “no parking, fire lane” signs at regular intervals; and 3.) The pickleball court and putting green shall not be equipped with any exterior illumination, and the hours of use shall be restricted to 7 a.m. to dusk every day. Plans for the property at 21507 Wolf Road still are subject to final engineering approval.