Palatine to vote Monday on controversial housing project
The Palatine village council will consider whether to approve the Catherine Alice Gardens permanent supportive housing complex at its meeting Monday, Aug. 5.
The controversial project at 345 N. Eric Drive would provide 33 affordable apartments for people with disabilities and mental illness. Many neighbors have spoken out against the proposal, saying they support the developer’s mission but not the location.
Opponents cite reasons including the loss of an industrial parcel, the possibility property values would be negatively impacted, the project cost and the safety of both the residents and neighbors.
The property currently houses a warehouse that has been vacant for more than a decade.
The council will vote whether to grant preliminary planned development approval. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at village hall, 200 E. Wood St., Palatine.