Nelson Meadow, Downers Grove, IL

Disrespect

Silt fence erected without permit
Poorly maintained
Refused to remove as directed by Village of Downers Grove
until February 12, 2005 when it was removed just two days prior to Village Council workshop

Nail hazard placed behind silt fence along Carpenter Street
(click picture for larger image)

Stick hazard
Repaired after approximately one month

Sign erected without permit
Letter from Don Rosenthal to Joel Andersen, August 3, 2005 (Adobe Acrobat .pdf)
Removed as directed by Village of Downers Grove

Sign re-erected April 21, 2006 without permit
Not allowed then-under current sign ordinance until first permit issued
Not allowed under subdivision ordinance until approval of land division
Letter from Don Scheidler to Joel Andersen, April 27, 2006
Village of Downers Grove Zoning Ordinance was amended to May 3, 2006 to regulate development signs
Temporary Sign Permit Application, August 10, 2006
Village of Downers Grove Temporary Sign Permit was issued on September 19, 2006

Demolition without required fencing
Incomplete notification of adjoining residents
Started without required waiting period after notice to adjoining residents
Excavation left unprotected overnight
Second day demolition started without required water truck on site

Commercial trailer stored illegally for approximately one month
Removed as directed by Village of Downers Grove

Truck parked illegally for approximately one week
Removed as directed by Village of Downers Grove