HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCDATE=FEBRUARY 04, 2003 (6) Elgin Human Relations Commission
February 4, 2003 Minutes
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Chair Scott inquired if there were any new housing projects slated for the next 12 to 24
months.
David indicated that there Is a housing proposal west of Randall Road that is proposing
homes in the 5300,000+ price range.
The following developments are doing proposed for Into. far west side.
266 units— Pulte
400 units — Kimball Homes
300 units — Sonnet Builders
400 units — B & B
700 units — Concord Development
Downtown project on S. Grave Avenue by Frame Rock
66 Cordes
IDO Town homes
Chair Scott reiterated that it is the role of the Human Relations Commission to ensure
the rights of everyone in the city, and the concerns that may arise so as to intervene.
• Chief Miller inquired if there were any special needs for elderly housing, handicapped
exception or any other needs-
David indicated that the Planning Department would be the department to contact,
however, he does not feel that they have such information.
The City does have a program available to assist first time buyers in purchasing
affordable housing.
When questioned as to whether or not the City does a survey to explore the housing
market, David indicated that they relyon the builders to explore rhe housing market
availability.
When compared to other communities, it has been determined that Elgin has affordable
housing.
Count. Dews inquired if the First Assembly of Graf had proposed the. housing units
again.
David %ruled that they had not heard anything at this time. He indicated that if the
housing site had been proposed for a different location on the property, it would have
noted bettac
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