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Old Posted Nov 10, 2021, 6:00 PM
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^ I got the more important tidbits out:

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A proposal by Carvana to build a car lot in Skokie that would include a car tower standing more than 135 feet tall is coming under fire from residents of a nearby housing complex.

Arizona-based Carvana is seeking zoning relief from the village to move forward with construction of the building at 9801 Woods Drive. Some nearby residents fear the new structure will create significant traffic, light and noise problems.

The Skokie Plan Commission is scheduled to take the issue up during a Nov. 18 meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Skokie Village Hall.

“There’s all kinds of issues,” said Skokie resident Minna Einhorn, who lives next to where the building would be built.

“There’s noise and light and a forest preserve right here,” she added. “What does that do to the wild life in the forest preserve?”

In order for Carvana to build on the site, which is currently a parking lot, the village must give the company zoning relief to build a car dealership in what is currently zoned as an office research district, said Matt Brandmeyer, community development director with the village. The company is also seeking zoning approval to allow it to display more signage than is currently permitted.

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The proposed Skokie building will have a footprint of about 7,960 square feet with about 52% of that space made up of office space, a welcome center, restrooms, storage, a conference room and employee spaces, according to village documents. The rest of the footprint includes the base of the vending machine tower, two vehicle delivery bays and a vehicle detail prep area.

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