By Marney Simon | Enterprise Staff
A new Christian Church is set to occupy vacant land in Shorewood, south of Seil Road and the Frontage where so many warehouses have become commonplace.
This month, the board of trustees is expected to complete a second read of the application for Restoration Christian Church to build a new facility on 23.75 acres of land commonly known as the Haley property.
The church is seeking an annexation agreement and rezoning ordinance to build their new facility, which will include a single 15,703 square foot church with potential expansion up to 46,139 square feet. The plan includes 221 parking spaces, outdoor recreation space, and stormwater detention.
The recreation space will include a bike path along the frontage road, which would be constructed in phases.
The plan commission reviewed the project in September, including a public hearing where two people spoke.
A proposal for a new Restoration Christian Church will go before the village board this month. The plans include a 15,000 square foot building and outdoor recreation space.
“People who spoke at the public hearing were in favor of the project,” said Trustee Steve Brockman. “We’re glad to see a church instead of an industrial park there.”
The building is set to include a multi-color palette with a variety of materials, including brick veneer, metal and glass. The materials will blend to create a contemporary design and to allow for future additions or updates to the structure.
Because the site does not have feasible access to the village’s sanitary sewer, the project is set to be developed with an onsite septic/sewage treatment system
Per the staff report, the proposed zoning is consistent with the trend of development in the area. Staff noted that while the property, now farmland, could yield a return with the current agriculture zoning designation, the site is better suited for development under the village’s office, commercial, and institutional designation.
The plan commission made a unanimous recommendation to the board to approve the project.
A public hearing before the full board on the property will be held this month.
If approved, the site will become the permenant home for Restoration Christian Church, which is currently housed in leased space in Channahon.