It appears that the Zoning Department at the City of Huntley does not allow the same parking spaces to be counted both for a parish center and a church. Opponents to St. James’ “cathedral style church” were unable to convince Belvidere officials that such is the proper approach to the issue.
Huntley church plans big expansion
By Jeanie Mayer For The Courier-News September 16, 2011 12:18PM
HUNTLEY — The village board heard details of a proposed major addition to St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road.
Staff outlined the parish’s plan to build a 32,567-square-foot addition alongside the church to house classrooms for religious education, offices and meeting space. The proposal includes a covered carport, up to 17 meeting rooms and a professional kitchen.
The board indicated it was pleased overall with the proposed addition, but balked at the parish’s request to reduce the number of additional parking spaces the new building would require under village ordinance. The ordinance calls for an additional 260 parking spaces under the proposed plans. St. Mary’s is asking that it only be required to put in 97 more parking spaces.
“We do not at all envision a dual use where the parish hall is being used when the sanctuary is full,” a parish representative said.
Trustee Harry Leopold said he liked the plan, but was concerned with the possible shortage of parking spaces if the board allowed the parish relief of that many spaces.
“It is a real nice addition to build, and needed. I am concerned about the relief (of parking spaces). I would like to see examples of additional parking,” he said.
The above is taken from: http://couriernews.suntimes.com/7693022-417/huntley-church-plans-big-expansion.html
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The pictures and graphs shown below are from St. Mary’s Parish website: http://www.stmaryhuntley.org/
Below is a statement from the Pastor in this week’s bulletin (9-18-2011). Over $1.5 million of the $5 million drive has been pledged.
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