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Article: Aldermen divided on new condo plan.(News)
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- Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)
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- January 19, 2006
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Byline: Ames Boykin Daily Herald Staff Writer
Too many condos, not enough parking.
That was the issue dividing Des Plaines aldermen this week as they considered a proposal to build a nine-story, 144-unit condo building at River Road and River Street downtown. Mayor Tony Arredia broke a tie vote in support of the proposal by Chicago- based River Associates.
River Associates floated the plan after city officials rejected a proposal from Des Plaines-based R. Franczak & Associates, because the developer was asking the city to buy property.
First Ward Alderman Patricia Beauvais, whose ward covers the downtown, has long advocated for more ...