The Chicago Sun-Times recently published an article detailing the approval of the new fire station headquarters for Glenview, which is set to be located at 1815 Glenview Road. The project received the green light from the Glenview Plan Commission during a public meeting that also served as a hearing, giving local residents the opportunity to share their thoughts and concerns about the development.
Most of the feedback from the community centered around potential issues with noise and lighting. Concerns about loud truck traffic were addressed by Deputy Fire Chief Ralph Ensign, who explained that emergency vehicles will only use sirens and horns when absolutely necessary—both day and night. Additionally, the redesigned traffic layout at the intersection in front of the future fire station is intended to minimize the need for horns and sirens when trucks enter or exit the site.
Regarding the lighting issue, Jeff Brady, the director of planning for Glenview, mentioned that the proposed landscaping and fencing will act as a buffer between the fire station and nearby homes. Furthermore, the new fire trucks are equipped with lower-mounted headlights, reducing the risk of glare into residential windows.
Before finalizing the plan, the commission provided some design recommendations to the architects from AT Group, who are overseeing the project. One major point of discussion was the contrast between the residential-style administrative wing and the more industrial look of the fire station itself. Commission member Mark W. Igleski remarked that the building appeared as if it were two separate structures.
The administrative section, which will house offices, was designed with features like high ceilings and peaked gables, reminiscent of a home rather than a public facility. Commission member Ellen Dickson expressed concern over this choice, stating, “This is not a residence. Basically we’re building empty space for looks. I would strongly encourage the Village Board to not mix their metaphors and allow a civic building to look like a civic building.â€
These suggestions will be reviewed by the appearance board on Wednesday. If no further issues arise, the final plan is expected to be presented to the Village Board at its meeting on September 17.
For more details, you can view the full plans and previous coverage [here].
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