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Barrington moves closer to TIF for ‘Golden Triangle’

Posted in 220, DARCHED, District 220 referendum, EJ&E/Canadian National, Elections, Frau Blücher, METRA, Politics, Property Taxes, School Districts, Taxes, Topics Of Interest, Traffic, What the Ficke (Bradford)? on August 31, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Construction is underway near Liberty and Hough streets in Barrington on a mixed-use project that could benefit from TIF funds. | Steve Zalusky/szalusky@dailyherald.com

By Steve Zalusky | Daily Herald

Barrington’s proposed tax increment financing district for the long dormant Golden Triangle qualifies as a blighted area, a consultant told the village board this week.

Meanwhile, work is well underway on the development at 200-300 N. Hough St. that would benefit from TIF funding.

The village board is expected to consider the Liberty and Hough TIF District at its Sept. 23 meeting.

Geoff Dickinson, a partner with SB Friedman Development Advisors, LLC, an economic development consulting firm used by several suburban communities, told the village board at Monday’s hearing that the proposed Liberty and Hough TIF District would qualify as a blighted area.

Redevelopment of the 10-acre “Golden Triangle” area has been a priority of the village for more than 20 years. The cost of consolidating property and environmental cleanup requirements have stalled redevelopment.

Car condos will be part of a mixed-use development in Barrington’s “Golden Triangle.” | Steve Zalusky/szalusky@dailyherald.com

Now, however, Barrington resident Joe Taylor III of Compasspoint Development is developing the site with 125 apartment units, approximately 13,000-square-feet of restaurant and retail and the MotorCave Auto Suites, a space for car enthusiasts to keep and display their vehicles.

Construction is already underway, and OKW Architects, the project architect reports the car condos are nearly sold out.

Read more here.

Related: “MotorCave Suites: For-sale personal auto museum showrooms and entertainment Spaces for Chicago area collectors” “Barrington village manager gets 12.5% pay hike,” “Barrington-area leaders tout growth at annual economic summit,” “Barrington pins high hopes on Golden Triangle development,” “Luxury apartments, restaurants. What Barrington might do with its ‘Golden Triangle’,” “Apartments, storage for high-end cars proposed for downtown Barrington”

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Neighbors give Barrington auto dealership proposal the works (Werks)

Posted in DARCHED, Frau Blücher, Politics, Property Taxes, Real Estate, Taxes, Traffic on August 14, 2024| Leave a Comment »

By Steve Zalusky | Daily Herald

Neighbors of Motor Werks of Barrington are sounding off against a proposed expansion of the campus near the corner of Dundee Road and Grove Avenue.

The Village of Barrington is also pushing back against a retail/restaurant component of the plan.

Speakers from seven surrounding subdivisions stood united in their opposition at Tuesday’s meeting of the Barrington Plan Commission, held at the Barrington White House. Another meeting is scheduled for Sept. 17.

Mario Murgado Sr., who bought Motor Werks in March 2023, wants to build a multilevel 110,400-square-foot Porsche dealership and is also seeking site plan approval for a 15,000-square-foot expansion to the main dealership building.

The parking structure would house 568 vehicles with a 10,000-square-foot restaurant retail space on the first floor.

Murgado promised a beautiful “ultra luxury” addition that will be “very special.”

But neighbors, who have rallied around the phrase “Enough Is Enough — We Live Here,” said their lives have been disrupted by what already exists at Motor Werks.

“I live in Barrington, Illinois, not in Motor Werks, Illinois,” said neighbor Ken Rusin.

Rusin complained about noise at all hours from car alarms set off by employees trying to locate cars as well as the loading and unloading of vehicles.

Another neighbor, Bruce Frankenberg, said he is a Motor Werks customer. But Frankenberg said the proposal goes against the characteristics he values in the village.

Read more here.

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For the second time this year, Barrington police chief leaving for another suburb (And it’s only August)

Posted in DARCHED, Frau Blücher, Politics, Public Safety on August 11, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Barrington police Chief John Burke | Courtesy of the Village of Barrington

By Steve Zalusky | Daily Herald

Months after losing its longtime police chief to Elk Grove Village, Barrington is seeing his replacement leave for another community.

Lake Forest officials announced Friday that John Burke will take the reins as its new top cop. The city council will confirm Burke’s appointment at its Sept. 3 meeting.

Police Chief John Burke (right) with wife Erica and son Danny before being sworn in as Barrington’s police chief in April. He will take over as Lake Forest’s top cop in September. | Steve Zalusky/szalusky@dailyherald.com

Burke was sworn in as Barrington’s chief in April, succeeding David Dorn, who held the role for a decade before being hired as Elk Grove Village’s police chief in February.

An Arlington Heights native who attended Rolling Meadows High School, Burke was a 23-year veteran of the department when he succeeded Dorn. He began as a patrol officer and rose through the ranks to detective, then patrol sergeant in 2013 and deputy chief in 2016.

At the time Burke called Barrington “a great town to work in” and supportive of its police officers.

In Lake Forest, Burke will succeed former Chief Karl Walldorf, who retired in April after 30 years with the city.

More here.

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“Barrington’s News You Can Use” by Karen Darch

Posted in Entertainment, Frau Blücher, METRA, Politics on July 26, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Village of Barrington President Karen Darch

Exciting Events and Beautiful Blooms in Barrington

Mark your calendars to attend the Barrington Police Department’s National Night Out event on Thursday, Aug. 8. Enjoy a fun evening with your neighbors, featuring free food, family-friendly activities and a chance to meet Barrington’s public safety personnel.

The Metra Lot Concerts continue to be a hit around town, and I hope you will join us for the next one happening tonight at 7 p.m. Mike & Joe will soon take the stage with a setlist packed with hits from the ’90s to today, plus a few surprises from the ’70s and ’80s. Don’t miss this fantastic modern rock cover band!

Summer weather is in full swing, bringing a vibrant display of flowers in full bloom throughout Barrington. I wanted to acknowledge the efforts of the Barrington Public Works Department, as well as our residents and businesses, for their stunning flower gardens and displays. Your hard work truly enhances the charm and beauty of our community.

This past weekend, the 3rd annual Porchfest neighborhood event was held on Cook Street and Grove Avenue. It was another successful event, with neighbors coming together to listen to live musical performances on the porches of 18 homes. What a unique and festive celebration of community spirit!

Let’s continue to come together this summer and celebrate all the wonderful things our community has to offer.

Karen Darch
Village President

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“Barrington’s News You Can Use” by Karen Darch

Posted in Entertainment, Frau Blücher, Politics, Topics Of Interest on July 12, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Village of Barrington President Karen Darch

Celebrating a Spectacular Fourth of July and Exciting Summer Ahead in Barrington!

I had an amazing time at Barrington’s Fourth of July festivities celebrating America’s birthday! It was great to see thousands of people coming together to enjoy concerts, fireworks, a Family Fitness Run, a parade and the return of the Barrington Lions Club Brat Tent. These events would not be possible without the help of Barrington’s dedicated staff and volunteers. Thank you to everyone who played a role in making these community events such a success.

Speaking of the Brat Tent, an estimated 4,000 people attended to enjoy great food and live music over four days. Given the overwhelming enthusiasm, the Barrington Lions Club Brat Tent will return in 2025 to commemorate the club’s 100th anniversary. I can’t wait to celebrate this significant milestone with them!

Summer events continue with the weekly Thursday Night Out event featuring the Farmers Market, classic cars, food trucks, live music and more. Be sure to come downtown every Thursday to shop and dine at the Farmers Market vendors, businesses and restaurants.

You also won’t want to miss the next outdoor Metra Lot Concert: Mike & Joe on Friday, July 26. Gather your friends, family and neighbors for a fun night out.

There are still plenty of events on the horizon in Barrington. I hope to see you around town this summer!

Karen Darch
Village President

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Barrington neighbors blast plan for Porsche dealership

Posted in DARCHED, Frau Blücher, Land Use, Politics, Property Taxes, Taxes on July 11, 2024| Leave a Comment »

The proposed rendering of the Porsche dealership proposed on the Motor Werks of Barrington campus. | Courtesy of the village of Barrington

By Steve Zalusky | Daily Herald

Neighbors critical of a proposed Porsche dealership and retail development on the Motor Werks of Barrington campus say the plan is too intrusive.

Representatives from seven surrounding neighborhoods aired their concerns Tuesday night at a crowded Barrington Plan Commission meeting.

The Murgado Automotive Group, which acquired the Motor Werks property in March 2023, plans to build a two-story stand-alone dealership at the northwest corner of Grove Avenue and Dundee Road.

The group also envisions a new four-story parking structure to house 492 vehicles with a 10,000-square-foot restaurant/retail space on the first floor.

Residents attending Tuesday’s Barrington Plan Commission hearing crowded into two rooms to discuss proposed redevelopment of the Motor Werks site. Steve Zalusky/szalusky@dailyherald.com

“We’re not Schaumburg. We’re not Miami. We don’t want to be,” said Hillshire Drive resident Britt Casey, speaking as a member of the We Live Here coalition, which consists of 425 homes next to the property.

Residents said the campus, located near Dundee and Barrington roads, has been overdeveloped since approved in 1986. They claim the numerous variations granted by the village have compromised the residential character of the area. Now they are fed up.

“Since 1986, we have been tethered to the whims and commercial gains of Motor Werks,” Casey said.

Read more here.

Related: “Motor Werks looking to expand in Barrington”

 

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Fourth of July entertainment (and traffic) events in Barrington today

Posted in Barrington High School, Clown Car, Elections, Entertainment, Frau Blücher, Politics, Topics Of Interest, Traffic, What the Ficke (Bradford)? on July 4, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Family Fitness Run 5K and Kids Run

“A Barrington July 4th Tradition… Start off the July 4th festivities in downtown Barrington with this summer holiday tradition.

Enjoy the challenging and scenic race course and support the arts in Barrington. Medal for all finishers on race day!

5K race starts in downtown Barrington at 7:00am, kids race starts at 8:30am.”

The route this event will take is unknown. Click here for info.

Barrington Fourth of July Parade

10:00 – 11:30 AM on Main Street.  Click here for info.

Chicago Brass Band Quintet Celebrates the Fourth

“Following the July 4th Parade, celebrate the red, white, and blue with patriotic favorites from the Chicago Brass Band Quinte | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Continue your celebration of the glorious Fourth after the Barrington parade by heading over to Barrington’s White House, where the Chicago Brass Band Quintet will entertain you with patriotic favorites and popular brass quintet repertory.

Formed in 2002, the Chicago Brass Band Quintet has performed throughout the Chicago area with their brass core of trumpets, French horn, trombone and tuba. It will be a rousing performance sure to get you into the spirit of the red, white, and blue!”

Click here for info.

Barrington Lions Club Brat Tent

11:00 AM – 3:00 PM – 421 E Main Street

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Barrington Area Council of Governments meets tonight

Posted in 220, BACOG, Clown Car, Ethics, Frau Blücher, FUBAR, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Meeting Minutes, Organizations, Politics, Property Taxes, School Districts, South Barrington, Taxes, Village Government, Village President, Well Water Quality, WTF on June 25, 2024| Leave a Comment »

The Barrington Area Council of Governments (BACOG) is scheduled to meet today at the Barrington Township Office.  Meetings begin at 7:00 PM. No agenda has been posted.

The most current minutes available is (still) from their March 20, 2024 meeting (apparently, they’re really, really busy at BACOG). Those can be found here.

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Barrington village manager gets 12.5% pay hike

Posted in 220, BACOG, DARCHED, District 220 referendum, EJ&E/Canadian National, Frau Blücher, Politics, Property Taxes, School Districts, Taxes on June 17, 2024| 1 Comment »

Scott Anderson

By Steve Zalusky | Daily Herald

Barrington village board members have voted to give Village Manager Scott Anderson a raise.

The 12.5% increase boosted Anderson’s base pay to $225,000. In addition, he received a $10,000 performance bonus. The increase was approved at the June 10 village board meeting, just days after Anderson celebrated his fifth anniversary with the village.

More here.

Related: “Barrington considering TIF district for downtown redevelopment,” “Barrington-area leaders tout growth at annual economic summit,” “Barrington pins high hopes on Golden Triangle development,” “Apartments, storage for high-end cars proposed for downtown Barrington,” “Luxury apartments, restaurants. What Barrington might do with its ‘Golden Triangle’”

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