Normal Planning Commission

The town of Normal Planning Commission has endorsed two plans for new housing developments.

The Normal Planning Commission approved the rezoning of land in north Normal for residential living spaces during a meeting on Thursday.

300 Spot LLC has proposed a development project that includes single-family homes, apartments and duplexes.

The attendees came to listen to a new presentation related to creation of a master plan for the eight-acre block of Uptown South.

The Normal Town Council on Tuesday OK’d a slightly revised proposal to develop a north Normal subdivision.

The Normal Town Council will consider spending close to $561,000 to improve tennis and pickleball courts at Anderson and Underwood parks when it meets Monday evening. Town staff said none of those courts have been resurfaced in two decades with the infrastructure spending taking into account the growing popularity of pickleball.

More than 150 people came out for the Normal Planning Commission meeting on Thursday, with most of them upset about proposed changes for future development in the Wintergreen subdivision.

The Normal Town Council will take up a proposed $158 million budget next week. It's slightly larger than the preliminary budget that came out in January with the $251,000 increase coming from the addition of a third town attorney and an increase in sewer equipment and vehicle money.

The Normal Planning Commission approved four proposals Thursday evening, including two subdivision plan amendments as well as official rules for residential parking pads and outdoor dining.

Illinois State University has chosen a buyer for a prime piece of real estate in Normal. University President Terri Goss Kinzy said ISU received four proposals for the de-commissioned Shelbourne Apartments off Linden Street and is working with the high bidder.