Shortly after pulling the petition, Bridge representatives submittedwith Lake County’s Planning, Building and Development Department.
County staff met with representatives from Bridge Industrial in July and produced a comprehensive Early Assistance Report on Sept. 1 that covered rezoning needs, site access, utilities and construction, according to Eric Waggoner, director of the county department.In May, an estimated 600 people attended a Plan Commission meeting whereResidents filter into Deerfield High School's gymnasium on May 11 ahead of a Deerfield Plan Commission hearing.
Meek works with a team of consultants, and the opposition group’s figures drastically contrasted with Bridge’s assessment of traffic congestion, environmental and air quality impacts.