Burr Ridge Sets Hearing For Commercial Development

BURR RIDGE, IL – The developer proposing a major commercial development in Burr Ridge did not want to set a date yet for its public hearing, according to the village.

But Burr Ridge decided to set one for June 16. That would be the second such meeting, with the first one on Jan. 20, the date of the presidential inauguration.

In an email to Patch on Wednesday, Village Administrator Evan Walter said the commission scheduled a hearing so that residents could rely on a specific date for participation rather than an "unknown" one.

Patch left a message for comment with the developer, Bridge Industrial, on Wednesday.

The development is planned for the old CNH Industrial site at 6900 Veterans Boulevard.

Bridge has said its proposed seven commercial buildings would not be a trucking hub or a big box store. The project, the company said, would make investments to improve traffic flow, strengthen infrastructure, create new public spaces, improve flood control, reduce noise pollution and bring millions in taxpayer savings.

Neighbors have expressed concern about the impact of trucks on the site.

After the Jan. 20 meeting, the Plan Commission said it wanted to find out more about the effects of the development on air quality, crime, property values, local infrastructure and traffic.