Oswego Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - July 9, 2026\n\nThe Planning & Zoning Commission met on July 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM at Village Hall, 100 Parkers Mill, Oswego, Illinois. The primary agenda item was a concept plan review for the Route 34 PMC Property, a proposed multifamily rental development. Commissioners discussed density, parking, site layout, and connectivity before voting to recommend approval with conditions. One member of the public also addressed the commission regarding the adjacent Parksmith Run development.\n\n### Consent Calendar\n- Approval of Minutes: The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 4, 2026 meeting (8-0 vote).\n\n### Public Comments & Testimony\n- Sandy Rickard (135 East Ricker Drive, Oswego) spoke on behalf of the Linwood subdivision residents, opposing the proposed Parksmith Run development and the opening of Lewis Street. She cited concerns about narrow streets, increased traffic, safety risks for children and seniors, and potential harm to local wildlife. She urged the commission to preserve a buffer between Linwood and new development.\n\n### Discussion Items\n- Route 34 PMC Property Concept Plan (Project #1324.26)\n - Applicant: PMC Investments, LLC, represented by Phil McAllister and Carrie Hanson (Shappy Design Associates).\n - Proposal: 187 multifamily rental units on 13.73 acres (density 13.6 units/acre), including three 3-story buildings (93 units) and five 2-story buildings (94 units), plus a clubhouse/pool, half-acre open space, and two stormwater detention basins. Access planned from Route 34 (likely right-in/right-out) and cross-access to adjacent commercial and Parksmith Run.\n - Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended approval, noting consistency with the comprehensive plan aside from lacking a commercial area to the south.\n - Commissioner Feedback:\n - Several commissioners expressed concern that the density (13.6 du/ac) was too high, especially given the adjacent Parksmith Run townhomes (7 du/ac). Suggested a target around 10 du/ac.\n - Concerns about private streets: snow removal, parking adequacy, and fire truck access (though fire department had reviewed).\n - Parking was discussed: 375 spaces provided (326 required), but commissioners worried about distribution and actual usage (e.g., garages used for storage). Request for enhanced parking options and better placement.\n - Connectivity: The cross-access to Parksmith Run and the shopping center raised concerns about cut-through traffic.\n - Buffer: Commissioners asked for a better transition and buffer between the proposed development and the single-family homes to the northwest.\n - Some commissioners supported the concept as filling a need for transitional housing (empty nesters, young families) and noted the market demand for class A rentals.\n\n### Key Outcomes\n- Motion: Commissioner made a motion to recommend approval of the concept plan with reduced density and enhanced parking options. The motion was seconded.\n- Vote: 8-1 in favor (Kim Bradshaw voted no).\n- Next Steps: The applicant will refine the plan based on commission feedback and may proceed with formal development approval. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 6, 2026, with a special comprehensive plan meeting on August 11, 2026.