We, being residents of Riverwoods, are against the proposed construction which will require the acceptance of changing many long-standing village codes/ordinances which entails deforestation, reduction in native animal and plant species, and loss of privacy. These residential zoning changes will result in increased population density, and overall path to reduction of emphasis on nature in Riverwoods.  Lexington Homes is proposing/ petitioning to build up to 69 townhomes on the Federal building property located at 3750 Deerfield Rd.   This 9 acre parcel is currently Zoned for commercial use and this builder is asking for a list of exemptions which do not fit into the aesthetics or integrity of our village.  If this townhome development is accepted by our planning commission or village trustees, it potentially violates many village protective codes we have lived by that protects our woodlands, wildlife and the privacy and seclusion that makes our community what it is today. 

Families move into Riverwoods to be in a small community surrounded by mature trees, winding private roads on minimum 1 acre lots (exception is Thorngate).  We take pride in our small village that is a tree city and offers privacy and tranquility to all residents.  This goes against everything our village was built upon. If this new development is allowed to proceed in its current proposed state, a strong precedent will be set to allow trees to be cut down indiscriminately, native ecosystems to be destroyed, and construction companies to be granted access to do what is the most profitable, rather than what fits into the ethos of Riverwoods.  Is that the type of community-feel you want Riverwoods to turn into? 

We, being residents of Riverwoods, are against the proposed construction, which entails deforestation, reduction in native animal and plant species, residential zoning changes resulting in increased population density, and overall path to reduction of emphasis on nature in Riverwoods.