Roosevelt Road/Taft Avenue Hotel Sites Ad Hoc Work Group
Regular MeetingGlen Ellyn, IL · April 6, 2022
Minutes
Minutes
Village of Glen Ellyn
Roosevelt Road/Taft Avenue Hotel Site Ad Hoc
Work Group
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
7:00 PM
Glen Ellyn Police Department Community Room
65 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
A. Call to Order
President Senak called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm.
B. Roll Call
Upon roll call by Village Manager Franz, the following Ad Hoc Work Group members
responded “present”.
President Senak
Trustee Payne
Donna Kemp
Kevin McGrane
Norris Eber
Vik Mehta
Marty Durkin
Nick Nelson
Clara Hughes
Renie Atchison
Katie Kreller
Rachna Thakkar
Dr. Emily Tammaru
C. Ad Hoc Work Group Introduction
The members of Work Group introduced themselves.
D. Open Meetings Act (OMA)/Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Training
Assistant Village Manager Rodman provided an overview of the Open Meetings Act
and Freedom of Information Act.
E. Audience Participation
President Senak explained purpose of the meeting.
Assistant Village Manager Rodman provided an overview of the site and the public
engagement process.
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A Work Group member asked why there was an option to post comments
anonymously on the Social Pinpoint application. President Senak stated he won’t
give as much weight to anonymous comments. Trustee Payne stated he believes
people should be required to state their name. The Work Group discussed whether
they support an option for anonymous comments and whether addresses should
also be required. Village Attorney Mathews reminded the group that the Village
cannot require those making public comment to provide their address. The
consensus of the Work Group was that they did not support anonymous comments.
The Work Group asked about the timeline for the affordable housing consultant
study that was recently approved by the Village Board. Village Manager Franz
responded the study is anticipated to be completed in approximately six months.
The findings will inform future policy decisions by the Village Board.
Public Comment
Joyce Hothan spoke in support of affordable housing as the best option for the site.
She stated that the 10% requirement of the Illinois Fair Housing Act is a floor not a
ceiling. She asserted that there is currently a lack of diversity of housing, a lack of
affordable housing and an overall lack of supply of housing options.
Julie Evans spoke in support of the need for housing for developmentally disabled
adults. She stated they need affordable housing because many of them don’t earn a
living wage, don’t drive and need lifelong daily living support. She reiterated the
need for affordable, accessible, and supportive housing.
Keith Lavin stated there are too many existing safety issues at the corner of Park
and Taft and housing will further contribute to this problem. He noted that
classroom sizes in School District #89 are already too large. Mr. Lavin stressed the
need for the Village to establish a quota for affordable housing in all new
developments. He also noted that the Comprehensive Plan designates the property
for commercial uses.
Tom Turek spoke in support of 55+ (senior housing) development that is affordable
to this age demographic.
David Firchau stated he wasn’t interested in affordable housing on this site. He
asked what the hurry was to move forward with redevelopment. He suggested a
swimming pool or some other amenity should be developed to serve residents south
of Roosevelt Road.
Sarah Allen spoke in support of affordable housing. She stated it is essential to the
well-being of individuals and communities. She noted the property has value
beyond commercial uses. Ms. Allen suggested mixed use as an option and stressed
the importance of providing good quality affordable housing for existing residents.
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Jason Loebach stated that he is currently involved in work to support inclusion
services for marginalized people. He shared that he has a 6-year-old with Down
Syndrome and wants his son to have the ability to grow and stay in Glen Ellyn.
Lynn Bruno stated that she believes it’s important everyone view Glen Ellyn as one
community, She asserted the north versus south rhetoric only serves to divide the
community. Ms. Bruno noted that when a community takes care of each other’s
children through the school system, we all benefit. She stated that Village needs
housing for its workforce. She requested the Village not give TIF dollars for any type
of development on the site.
Kelly North stated she was concerned about affordable housing. She asked why the
Village paid $2.85 million for the property if it was appraised at $2.1 million? She
inquired about the current and project tax revenue? She stressed the need to
develop the site to support tax revenue generation. Ms. North stated that it appears
to her the Village bought the property to build affordable housing and is now trying
to justify this approach. She suggested the Village should take a vote of the entire
community to decide what to do with the property.
Brian Milnamow introduced himself as the moderator for the south Glen Ellyn
resident Facebook group. Shared that he had numerous conversations with
neighbors and based on those conversations he is against using the space for
affordable housing. Property taxes in Glen Ellyn are too high in comparison to other
DuPage County communities with median home values over $300,00, Glen Ellyn
pays the highest percentage of property taxes. Higher than Wheaton, Clarendon
Hills, Elmhurst, Oakbrook, Downers Grover and Burr Ridge. They are able to keep
them low due to the abundance of commercial tax revenue that we do not have. Of
the communities mentioned, only Downers Grove has a higher percentage of
affordable housing than Glen Ellyn. Downers Grove pays 2% less in property taxes.
The schools are incredibly important to our community. The schools are also why
we agreed to pass a referendum to increase our school taxes. As a result of the
referendum south Glen Ellyn residents pay more in taxes. The school that a housing
development at this site would feed into is already the highest most diverse school
with over 25% of the students are eligible to receive assistance. Adding affordable
housing here will negatively impact our schools, test scores, and therefore impact
the home values and therefore tax dollars into the schools. We should do all we can
to optimize our existing affordable housing stock versus just adding more.
Rechna Chandhori shared some information she collected, stating there are
currently nine developments underway in Glen Ellyn, including 376 units of new
housing. She explained that new development affects existing development. She
asked about the total housing capacity of Glen Ellyn and questioned the Village’s
ability to support additional housing. She noted there is an uneven balance of
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housing development which is continuing to increase school populations to a
greater extent in District #89 (Parkview) vs. District #41 (Ben Franklin).
Jamie Martin stated that anything built on the site will be better than the hotels
were. She stated she has an autistic son who is 18. She explained that 80% of autistic
kids are unemployed or underemployed. Ms. Martin noted the site is good option for
supportive housing for developmentally disabled adults.
Corey Meyers asserted there are not as many park district facilities in south Glen
Ellyn as there are north of Roosevelt Road. He suggested an indoor recreational
facility for sports, ball fields, etc. would be a welcome use for the site.
Lauren Avanteen stated she heard there were four developments that were turned
away by the Village and inquired as to why they were not supported by the Village.
Village Manager Franz responded that the property has been on and off the market
for a number of years. He further explained that he is unaware of any developments
being brought forward to the Village or being turned down by the Village. Manager
Franz responded that annual property taxes prior to the Village purchasing the
property was $60,000. He noted that when redeveloped, the revenue stream will be
higher.
A member of the audience requested the Village provide an explanation of Tax
Increment Financing (TIF).
At the conclusion of Public Comment, President Senak asked the Work Group
members to share their comments regarding redevelopment of the site.
Discussion
Member Durkin stated the Village needs to consider vehicle/pedestrian access to
the site and pedestrian and vehicular safety. He discussed the need for people to
have access to employment. He encouraged the completion of a traffic study to
evaluate any proposed development. He noted the need for the Village to consider
the return on investment when redeveloping the property and to consider the need
to maintain an appropriate revenue base.
Member Eber stated that he is a former shopping center developer. He noted that
Taft Ave is used as an alternate to Roosevelt Road. He does not believe the site is
convenient or safe for residential uses. He stated this is a challenging site because its
irregular in shape and not appealing for commercial development. Mr. Eber stated
that he ran a pro forma for the site and doesn’t believe the Village get a return on
investment if its developed commercially. He reiterated the need to consider the
impact to traffic on Taft Avenue.
Member Thakkar shared her concerns about the safety of pedestrian/bikers. She
stated she was not sure if the site is developed with affordable housing that it’s
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going to provide the best quality of life for the residents. She stated she believes the
Village needs data to determine best use for the site.
Member Nelson stated he believes redeveloping the site with housing is
counterintuitive because of the surrounding uses. He noted that he feels there are
two Glen Ellyn’s, with two Glen Ellyn school districts and higher taxes in south Glen
Ellyn. He wants South Glen Ellyn schools to thrive, not suffer. He believes that if
affordable housing is built on the site it will be an “island” and be out of place on
Roosevelt Road.
Member Tammaru (Superintendent of School District #89) stated that she is present
to provide factual information about D89. She noted that the School District did
change its boundaries years ago. She explained the District previously passed a
referendum to support operating expenses and committed to not asking for
additional funding for 10 years. She explained that based on the average home price
in D89 of $427,000, residents will see a decrease in taxes of $239 due to some bonds
expiring this spring. Dr. Tammaru stated that D89 enrollment has increased 12%
while state-wide enrollment is down 17% and DuPage County enrollment is down
9.5%. She noted that in terms of capacity, the elementary schools as a whole are
85% full. Specifically, Parkview is the second most occupied school. She reviewed
the 2021 District Report Cards for both D41 and D89.
Member McGrane stated the hotels were a problematic use. He noted that the ability
for South Glen Ellyn to generate tax revenue is limited due to the amount of land
that is occupied by the Village Links [golf course] and the College of DuPage. He
suggested a restaurant/gathering space is needed south of Roosevelt. He stated the
site should remain commercial. He’s concerned about crime and overburdening
schools if affordable housing is developed on the site. He noted the site is not ideal
for residential due to the surrounding uses. He suggested considering housing for
adults with disabilities at the U.S. Bank site. He asserted that it is dangerous to cross
the streets in this area. He also expressed concern that putting housing on this site
might violate EPA guidelines due to the proximity of a gas station. He asserted that
he spoke with the Township Assessor who stated that commercial uses would
generate more tax revenue.
Trustee Payne asked the Work Group for their thoughts on the existing affordable
housing on Pershing Avenue, located behind the Jewel/Osco.
Member McGrane stated that while the affordable housing is surrounded by other
housing uses, he doesn’t think it blends with the neighborhood.
Ms. Wolfin, a member of the audience, mentioned she is an ESL teacher and knows
many families who live in that housing complex and it’s a great place to live and for
children to grow up.
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Member Mehta expressed concern about adding affordable housing on the site
because of the increased tax burden. He believes this is a great opportunity on
Roosevelt Road and it could be so much more. He concurred there is a need for
affordable housing in the community, but reiterated this site is not best location.
Member Hughes stated that she believes this discussion is a great opportunity for
civil discourse within the community. She said he doesn’t want to exclude the less
fortunate from the community. She explained there are non-profit housing
developments which provide for people who need help with daily living and these
entities manage their facilities.
Member Kemp stated she understands and relates to the need for housing for
disabled adults and senior housing. However, she is concerned about traffic safety if
housing built on the hotel site. She expressed concerns with regard to the proximity
of the gas station to the site, and limited access to amenities. She stated that
affordable housing in this location seems impractical. Ms. Kemp suggested the
Village consider a youth center or community center as a gathering place (e.g.
Wheaton, Villa Park).
Member Atchison restated the need for supportive housing in the community. She
stated the property was available for years on the market. She believes the Village’s
plans are not representative of all of Glen Ellyn. She stated there is a need to care for
the community’s children. She shared the story of her son Rob who has a
developmental disability and is limited to having no more than $2,000 at any time
because otherwise some of his supportive services are taken away. She reiterated
the need to provide supportive housing for adults with disabilities.
Member Nelson stated the Pershing Apartments are an example of an appropriate
transition from commercial to multi-family housing and then single-family housing.
President Senak stated the estimated cost to demolish the building is approximately
$1M dollar. He asked the Work Group for their thoughts on whether the Village
should demolish the property.
The following members support demolishing the buildings: Norris, Atchison, Nelson,
Durkin.
Member McGrane stated the Village should evaluate the total investment in the
property before making the decision.
Trustee Payne stated he doesn’t believe the cost to demolish the buildings has been
fully evaluated.
President Senak asked about Work Group’s interest in keeping the site as open land.
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The general consensus of the Work Group was that maintaining the site as open land
long term doesn’t’ make sense. It may make sense in the short-term in order to
allow the Village to acquire additional property for redevelopment.
President drew an outline of the property, illustrating the existing Exmor right-of-
way which splits the property. He asked the Work Group to consider selling just the
portion of the portion which fronts Roosevelt Road. He noted that an easement
needs to remain where the right-of-way currently lies and a traffic study evaluating
the impact of vacating the right-of-way will also need to be completed. The Work
Group acknowledged the possibility of selling only the Roosevelt Road portion but
felt retaining the full property would maximize redevelopment opportunity.
President Senak asked the Work Group to continue considering selling off portions
of the property. He asked the Work Group if they thought the Village should put the
property on the market now (for sale by owner)?
Member Eber expressed concern that listing the property for sale now may cause
confusion without a plan. Word is out about the Village owning the property in the
commercial development world.
Member McGrane stated the Village has a fiduciary responsibility to put the
property on the market as we move forward.
Member Thakkar stated she sees no harm in putting the property out there.
Ms. Kemp concurred.
Member Tammaru agreed with the notion of putting it on the market, stating that
the Village doesn’t actually have to sell it.
Member Durkin expressed concern someone may buy it before the buildings are
taken down and then hold the property, which would result in the community and
continuing to have problems with the site.
Member Mehta stated he supported placing the property on the market, as the
Village may get some good ideas in the process that will help inform things.
Member Atchison agreed with Member Durkin and stated the Village should take
the buildings down now.
Member Nelson stated he had no strong opinion either way.
Member Hughes believes we should wait to list the properties, noting the Village has
entered into a process to be mindful and plan for a better result. She expressed
concern if we sell the property we may lose control of the end result.
Member McGrane stated he believes it’s better for a developer to buy the property
and take the buildings down. He thinks the developer should take the financial risk.
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F. Discussion
1) Available Information: Roosevelt Road Hotel Properties Redevelopment
2) Public Feedback Received To-Date
G. Next Meeting Date
May 4, 2022, 7:00 PM at the Police Department Community Room, 65 S Park Blvd
H. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 10:26 pm.
Agenda
Agenda
Village of Glen Ellyn
Roosevelt Road/Taft Avenue Property Redevelopment
Working Group
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
7:00 PM
Glen Ellyn Police Department Community Room
65 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Meeting Procedures Statement
Visitors are most welcome to attend all meetings of the Ad Hoc Working Group and can find copies of the Agenda
on their chairs or online at www.glenellyn.org prior to the meeting. Any individual with a disability requiring a
reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact The Village of Glen Ellyn ADA
Coordinator, 630-469-5000, at least five (5) business days in advance of the next scheduled meeting.
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Ad Hoc Working Group Introduction
D. Open Meetings Act (OMA)/Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Trainnig
E. Audience Participation
1) Members of the public are welcome to speak to any item not specifically listed on
tonight's agenda for up to (3) three minutes. For those items which are on tonight's
agenda, the public will have the opportunity to comment at the time the item is
discussed. In either case, please complete the Audience Participation form and turn
it in to the Working Group. It is requested that, if possible, one spokesman for a
group be appointed to present the views of the entire group. Speakers who are
recognized are requested to step to a microphone and state their name, their topic
and the group, if any, they are representing prior to addressing the Working Group.
Individuals wishing to address the Working Group shall exercise proper decorum
and respect for the proceedings and the business of the Working Group, and shall
refrain from abusive demeanor and language. The practice of ceding time to other
speakers shall be prohibited, except in the discretion of the presiding officer of the
meeting. Public officials are not obligated to respond to questions.
F. Discussion
1) Available Information: Roosevelt Road Hotel Properties Redevelopment
2) Public Feedback Received To-Date
G. Next Meeting Date
H. Adjourn
Village of Glen Ellyn
Packet
Agenda
Village of Glen Ellyn
Roosevelt Road/Taft Avenue Property Redevelopment
Working Group
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
7:00 PM
Glen Ellyn Police Department Community Room
65 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Meeting Procedures Statement
Visitors are most welcome to attend all meetings of the Ad Hoc Working Group and can find copies of the Agenda
on their chairs or online at www.glenellyn.org prior to the meeting. Any individual with a disability requiring a
reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact The Village of Glen Ellyn ADA
Coordinator, 630-469-5000, at least five (5) business days in advance of the next scheduled meeting.
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Ad Hoc Working Group Introduction
D. Open Meetings Act (OMA)/Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Trainnig
E. Audience Participation
1) Members of the public are welcome to speak to any item not specifically listed on
tonight's agenda for up to (3) three minutes. For those items which are on tonight's
agenda, the public will have the opportunity to comment at the time the item is
discussed. In either case, please complete the Audience Participation form and turn
it in to the Working Group. It is requested that, if possible, one spokesman for a
group be appointed to present the views of the entire group. Speakers who are
recognized are requested to step to a microphone and state their name, their topic
and the group, if any, they are representing prior to addressing the Working Group.
Individuals wishing to address the Working Group shall exercise proper decorum
and respect for the proceedings and the business of the Working Group, and shall
refrain from abusive demeanor and language. The practice of ceding time to other
speakers shall be prohibited, except in the discretion of the presiding officer of the
meeting. Public officials are not obligated to respond to questions.
F. Discussion
1) Available Information: Roosevelt Road Hotel Properties Redevelopment
2) Public Feedback Received To-Date
G. Next Meeting Date
H. Adjourn
Village of Glen Ellyn
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Glen Ellyn Roosevelt Road/Taft Avenue Meeting 4/6/2022 7:00 PM
Hotel Site Ad Hoc Work Group Department: Administration
535 Duane Street Department Head:
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 Category: Other
Prepared By:
AGENDA ITEM (ID # 2022-2080) DOC ID: 2022-2080
Available Information: Roosevelt Road Hotel Properties
Redevelopment
Statement of the Issue:
Information regarding the Roosevelt Road hotel properties available on the Village's website here.
These documents include staff memos, presentations, contracts, ordinances and other documents, as
listed below:
Open House Presentation - Part 1
Open House Presentation - Part 2
Public Engagement Process Presentation
Village Board Memo Public Engagement Process
Village Board Memo Design Charrette Process
Village Board Memo Hotel Property Acquisition
Village Board Memo Kon Savoy Contract
Roosevelt Road Hotel Properties RFP Presentation
Ordinance Approving Purchase and Sale Agreement - Hotels 675-677 Roosevelt - 2021
Press Release - Hotel Closing
Press Release - Hotel Purchase & Sale Agreement
Request for Proposals (RFP)- Developer Recruitment Services
2021 Draft Comprehensive Plan Concept Plan
Phase I ESA
Appraisal - 675-677 Roosevelt Road - Hotels
2021Property Survey 2021
Glen Ellyn Roosevelt Road Market Analysis 12-20-21
In addition to the above documents, staff has attached the Market Analysis, a general site map and
draft Frequently Asked Question's document for your reference.
Analysis:
Budget Impact:
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Action Requested:
Attachments:
1. Glen Ellyn Roosevelt Road Market Analysis 12-20-21
2. Site Location Map
3. RR Hotel FAQ_04.07.22
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Glen Ellyn Redevelopment
Roosevelt and Exmoor
Glen Ellyn, IL
Market Analysis
DATE
December 2021
PRODUCED FOR
Village of Glen Ellyn
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I. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS 1
II. RESIDENTIAL MARKET 5
III. RETAIL/RESTAURANT MARKET 18
IV. OFFICE MARKET 22
V. APPENDIX 26
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SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS These can be at a variety of price points. Attached,
for-sale homes are an important part of a
Sites community’s housing mix for the same reasons.
The focus of this analysis is the potential Retail/Restaurant
redevelopment area of the hotel property between
Roosevelt Road and Taft Avenue on the north and There is demand for 15,000-25,000 square feet of
south, and on both the east and west sides of new retail space at this location. This would be
Exmoor Avenue in Glen Ellyn. The site is comprised either a free-standing building or a strip shopping
of two existing hotel buildings and their parking lots. center focused around an anchor store on the ‘‘end
cap.’’ In either scenario a particular interested user
The total site area is approximately 2.2 acres. It is would drive the development layout. Achievable
possible that Exmoor Avenue will be vacated as a retail rents near the top of the market appear to be
public street and made part of a redevelopment, in the mid-$20s per square foot triple net per year,
though it is not known whether such a layout would with the tenant's pro-rata share of taxes, insurance,
retain ingress/egress onto Taft Avenue. and common area maintenance additional.
However, a chain with specific needs may pay up to
Roosevelt is a major commercial corridor through $35/SF/year.
the western suburbs, including Glen Ellyn, with
approximately 35,000 average daily trips in this Also, materials and construction costs are a
vicinity as of 2019. The streets north and south are challenge at this time, pushing necessary rents in
primarily residential in character. This location is general toward this $30-$35/SF level once tenant-
appropriate for multiple uses. and ‘‘vanilla box-’’ improvements are made -- -
installing basic finishes and climate control. For a
Development Potential restaurant or drive-through, this could push the net
rent to $40/SF. Not all retailers can pay this much,
Residential but some can. It will just take finding the right user.
Residential use has high development potential. Market statistics from international brokerage
Realtors are positive about the market demand for CBRE and real estate data service Reis show a
for-sale residential development, including healthy local retail market overall despite the
townhouses, other attached single-family housing, challenges facing all bricks-and-mortar retail.
condos, and apartments. The site is not appropriate Broker commentary paints a positive picture as well.
for single-family housing, which is also not the These factors support retail development on the
“highest and best use” at this location. Market Roosevelt Road frontage at this location.
support exists for new market-rate and affordable
(senior and non-age-restricted) apartments.
High quality apartments can cater to a wide range of
ages including later middle-aged people and seniors
downsizing from single-family homes, and younger
households who can't afford to buy a house in the
village or who prefer to rent for another reason.
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Office subject's co-location with these businesses would
be positive for retail development here. Attention
Commercial brokers and owners see minimal needs to be given to the Firestone facility between
demand for new office space, but local service the site and the Starbucks and Chipotle to maximize
providers could be tenants in the Taft frontage of a the benefit.
new shopping center if they are not too price
sensitive. The Roosevelt Road frontage should be Retail brokers emphasize the reduced value and
reserved for retail use. Some brokers indicated that appeal for retail without Roosevelt Road frontage.
medical offices could be part of the mix. However, However, extending a retail building south to Taft
this would only work if there were a "tenant in hand", should be viable if there is good landmark signage
such as a local medical or regional user looking to and if a vacated Exmoor Road is designed for easy
relocate or expand. customer access, which could include ingress and
egress on Taft. (Any signage would need to meet the
Market statistics and broker commentary are Village’s signage standards and would be tailored
negative regarding the East-West suburban and for appropriateness in this location.)
Glen Ellyn office markets. Without a tenant "in
hand," there is not support for new office Residential buildings could be built entirely along
development. the Taft frontage, if retail is restricted solely to the
northern part of the site. It also would work to the
Site Recommendations east and west of a retail building if the retail extends
south to Taft in a straight line. The eastern part of
Multiple options for redevelopment exist from a the site along Taft already contains a hotel, so the
market standpoint. Within some constraints, footprint is likely similar to what a new multi-family
designers and the community will be able to building would require. Townhomes could be west of
determine the best mix given the space available the current Exmoor alignment.
and possible configurations. Some options are:
Proximity to Panfish Park and its trail system to the
Retail could be developed solely on the Roosevelt- south is a major plus for residential development.
fronting portion with residential development to the This amenity provides an attractive environment for
south along Taft. This can include a mix of successful townhouses along the park’s eastern
residential types. Alternately, retail could reach side. Other amenities include two grocery stores in
farther south to Taft in a north-south linear walking distance, multiple restaurants, proximity to
arrangement but would not include portions of the employers, major commuting routes, and bus
site east and west along Taft. service by two Pace routes accessing Metra.
The Roosevelt Road frontage is only approximately However, the existing townhouses are more
125 feet. This is not sizeable but is similar to the sheltered from traffic, noise, and adjacency to the
nearby Jimmy John's at Roosevelt Road and Park fire station than the Exmoor sites, so sale prices
Boulevard, immediately east (approximately 110 here would need to be lower. Realtors indicated that
feet). The adjacent Chipotle and Starbucks together townhouses at this location should be in a middle
have 200 feet of Roosevelt frontage, and their price range, at $250,000-$300,000 today for 1,800
location adjacent to other shopping creates greater square foot units with basements and two-car
benefit for them. A site design that exploits the attached garages (basement not included in the
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total square footage). For condos, pricing could be
similar for three-bedroom units with indoor parking.
To fetch the same price as townhouses, interior
finishes would need to be higher quality. These units
would attract younger households that might not be
able to afford a single-family home in Glen Ellyn, as
well as middle-aged households looking for a less
maintenance-intensive option.
A condo or apartment building of 4-5 stories would
be appropriate given the commercial character of
Roosevelt Road. Three-story structures are common
in the surrounding neighborhood, and the nearby
Brookdale Glen Ellyn senior building is 5 stories. The
location across from open space with excellent
access to shopping along Roosevelt Road makes
this a desirable residential location.
Although there have been few recent comparable
land sales in Glen Ellyn, an appraisal prepared for
the Village provided the following sales
comparables.
Bucky's gas station, $16.96/SF in 2017 with 300
feet of frontage at 1125 Roosevelt Road.
Mattress Firm at 369 Roosevelt Road (east of
Lambert), $21.70/SF in 2015 (141 feet on
Roosevelt)
A car wash at 290 Schmale Road in Carol
Stream, $19.84/SF
Culver's in Naperville, $17.85/SF with 217 feet of
primary frontage on Naperville-Wheaton Road
A restaurant in Naperville, $23.81/SF in 2019 for
127-194 feet of primary frontage
Based on the ultimate use, construction costs, sales
or rent rates, a developer will determine what he or
she can afford to pay for the land.
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Site # Property Owner PIN Area (sq ft) Area (acres) Existing Zoning Land Use (per Comp Plan) Use
1 Glengold Hospitality LLC 05-23-200-012 22,286.86 0.51 C3: Service Commercial Corridor Commercial Budgetel Inn & Suites
2 Glengold Hospitality LLC 05-23-200-016 9,841.13 0.23 C3: Service Commercial Corridor Commercial Budgetel Inn & Suites
3 Glengold Hospitality LLC 05-23-200-021 7,198.13 0.17 C3: Service Commercial Corridor Commercial Budgetel Inn & Suites
4 Glengold Hospitality LLC 05-23-201-026 17,248.82 0.40 C3: Service Commercial Corridor Commercial Budgetel Inn & Suites
5 Glengold Hospitality LLC 05-23-200-007 8,114.59 0.19 C3: Service Commercial Corridor Commercial Vacant Lot
6 Glengold Hospitality LLC 05-23-200-008 7,903.41 0.18 C3: Service Commercial Corridor Commercial Vacant Lot
7 Glengold Hospitality LLC 05-23-201-028 23,426.60 0.54 C3: Service Commercial Corridor Commercial Vacant Lot
8 Glen Ellyn Properties LLC 05-23-201-024 23,839.14 0.55 C3: Service Commercial Corridor Commercial Care of Trees
Last Revised: October 27, 2021
Redevelopment Site Data
ROOSEVELT ROAD HOTEL REDEVELOPMENT SITE | VILLAGE OF GLEN ELLYN, IL
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RESIDENTIAL MARKET people making less money, including returning
grown children, and working people in lower-paying
Community Demographics industries such as retail, restaurants, personal and
property services, assistant positions in medicine,
To examine the residential market in Glen Ellyn, we education, and public service. This situation can
looked at basic demographics for the community. also apply to seniors on fixed incomes, and with less
The village has an estimated 27,600 people in savings.
10,500 households as of 2021, for an average
household size of 2.6 people. The population and As of 2021, two thirds of Glen Ellyn’s households are
household counts are projected to remain similar headed by a householder younger than age 65 (7,200
through 2026. Based on these predictions, new households). While this number will decrease 5.8%
residences would be filled by those relocating from by 2026, the community will still have almost 6,800
existing housing in the village, and those moving out younger households. These are generally quite
of the village will be offset by others moving in. If affluent with 68% earning over $100,000 or more
more housing is approved in this desirable (4,900) (Table 4). However, 2,300 make less,
community, growth is possible beyond these including 800 with incomes under $35,000. These
predictions (Table 1). households are typically burdened by their housing
costs, paying more than 30% of their income on
The median age is almost 42 years, which indicates housing. Of the 3,300 senior households in Glen
an older age profile in the community overall. We Ellyn, only 37% (1,250) make $100,000 or more,
would expect an area characterized by younger though this number is expected to increase to 44%
families to have a median age in the mid-30s. by 2026 (Table 5). On the flip side, almost one
Significant growth is projected in the population age quarter of senior households have incomes under
65+ in the next five years led by aging Baby Boomers. $35,000 (800) and would qualify for affordable
As such, the population age 65+ is expected to senior housing under the Low-Income Housing Tax
increase by 15.5% (800 people, while the population Credit program.
age 55-64 will decrease by 9.9% (-400) (Table 2).
This is consistent with regional trends.
Glen Ellyn is a high-income community, with a
median household income of almost $119,000,
anticipated to increase nearly 10% to almost
$130,000 by 2026. Two thirds of households make
$75,000 or more – just under 7,000. This contributes
to a healthy for-sale residential market, as
households can afford to buy, but it also supports
high-quality apartments with rents to match. It also
aids retail attraction and retention and enables the
community to provide a wider range of private and
public amenities (Table 3).
However, prices and rents in high-income
communities can be unattainable for younger
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Table 1
GLEN ELLYN POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS
Number Percent
Population
2000 Census 28,048
2010 Census 28,077
Change, 2000-2010 29 0.1%
2021 Estimated 27,577
Change, 2010-2021 -500 -1.8%
2026 Projected 27,538
Change, 2021-2026 -39 -0.1%
Households
2000 Census 10,575
2010 Census 10,658
Change, 2000-2010 83 0.8%
2021 Estimated 10,544
Change, 2010-2021 -114 -1.1%
2026 Projected 10,556
Change, 2021-2026 12 0.1%
Average Household Size, 2021 2.61
Population by Age, 2021
Under 5 1,565 5.7%
5-14 4,014 14.6%
15-24 3,124 11.3%
25-44 6,140 22.3%
45-54 3,572 13.0%
55-64 4,048 14.7%
65-74 2,887 10.5%
75+ 2,228 8.1%
Median Age, 2021 41.9
Source: Esri
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Table 2
GLEN ELLYN SENIOR POPULATION BY AGE GROUP
Population Change 2010-2021 Change 2021-2026
Age Group
2010 2021 2026 Number Percent Number Percent
55-64 3,623 4,048 3,649 425 11.7% -399 -9.9%
65-74 1,794 2,887 3,239 1,093 60.9% 352 12.2%
75+ 1,910 2,228 2,669 318 16.6% 441 19.8%
Total 55+ 7,327 9,163 9,557 1,836 25.1% 394 4.3%
Total 65+ 3,704 5,115 5,908 1,411 38.1% 793 15.5%
Source: Esri
Table 3
GLEN ELLYN 2021 AND 2026 INCOME CHARACTERISTICS
Number Percent
2021 Household Distribution 10,544
Under $15,000 566 5.4%
$15,000-24,999 542 5.1%
$25,000-34,999 488 4.6%
$35,000-49,999 784 7.4%
$50,000-74,999 1,229 11.7%
$75,000 or more 6,935 65.8%
Median Household Income $118,141
2026 Household Distribution 10,554
Under $15,000 473 4.5%
$15,000-24,999 454 4.3%
$25,000-34,999 413 3.9%
$35,000-49,999 709 6.7%
$50,000-74,999 1,169 11.1%
$75,000 or more 7,336 69.5%
Median Household Income $129,623
Note: Numbers may not sum to given totals due to rounding.
Source: Esri
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Table 4
INCOME CHARACTERISTICS OF GLEN ELLYN HOUSEHOLDS UNDER 65
2021 2026 Change
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Households by Age 10,544 10,556 12 0.1%
Age 15-24 187 1.8% 167 1.6% -20 -10.7%
Age 25-34 1,071 10.2% 1,060 10.0% -11 -1.0%
Age 35-44 1,664 15.8% 1,714 16.2% 50 3.0%
Age 45-54 1,930 18.3% 1,771 16.8% -159 -8.2%
Age 55-64 2,344 22.2% 2,067 19.6% -277 -11.8%
Total Under 65 7,196 68.2% 6,779 64.2% -417 -5.8%
Age 65+ 3,345 31.7% 3,777 35.8% 432 12.9%
Household Income - Under Age 65
$0-$14,999 323 4.5% 240 3.5% -83 -25.7%
$15,000-$24,999 226 3.1% 165 2.4% -61 -27.0%
$25,000-$34,999 265 3.7% 196 2.9% -69 -26.0%
$35,000-$49,999 381 5.3% 305 4.5% -76 -19.9%
$50,000-$74,999 604 8.4% 521 7.7% -83 -13.7%
$75,000-$99,999 539 7.5% 488 7.2% -51 -9.5%
$100,000-$149,999 1,307 18.2% 1,191 17.6% -116 -8.9%
$150,000-$199,999 1,091 15.2% 1,148 16.9% 57 5.2%
$200,000+ 2,460 34.2% 2,525 37.2% 65 2.6%
Source: Esri
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Table 5
GLEN ELLYN HOUSEHOLDS 65+ BY INCOME
2021 2026 Change 2021-2026
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Total Households 65+ 3,345 3,777 432 12.9%
Under $15,000 243 7.3% 233 6.2% -10 -4.1%
$15,000-$24,999 316 9.4% 289 7.7% -27 -8.5%
$25,000-$34,999 223 6.7% 218 5.8% -5 -2.2%
$35,000-$49,999 401 12.0% 404 10.7% 3 0.7%
$50,000-$74,999 623 18.6% 648 17.2% 25 4.0%
$75,000-$99,999 289 8.6% 321 8.5% 32 11.1%
$100,000+ 1,250 37.4% 1,664 44.1% 414 33.1%
Source: Esri
for studios, $1,198 for one-bedrooms, $1,519 for
Non-Age-Restricted Apartments two-bedrooms, and $2,279 for three-bedrooms.
VSKA examined the market in Glen Ellyn for both Over the last year, 224 units were absorbed in the
market-rate and affordable non-age restricted submarket, more than double the average annual
apartments and performed a preliminary affordable absorption rate of 94 units over the last 10 years.
market penetration analysis, which is a common The average vacancy rate is low at 4.4%, which is
way to assess demand. slightly higher than the long-term average of 4.1%,
but 0.9 percentage points lower than the current
Market-Rate Apartments Chicago metro average of 5.3%.
We obtained data from Reis, a national real estate For newer apartment buildings built from 2010-
data company, and analyzed apartment market 2019, the average asking rent per unit for all floor
trends in the Glen Ellyn-Wheaton submarket and the plans is much higher at $2,932, with a low vacancy
Glendale Heights-Lombard submarket to get the full rate of 4.1%. Apartments built after 2019 have a
picture of the apartment environment in and near vacancy rate of almost 52%, as they are still being
Glen Ellyn. absorbed into the market. Leasing was slower in
2020 due to the COVID outbreak.
The Glen Ellyn-Wheaton submarket contains over
15,500 market-rate rental units. Over the last 10 The Glendale Heights-Lombard submarket includes
years, 751 units were added, for an annualized over 18,000 market-rate rental units. In the past 10
inventory growth of 0.5%, compared to the metro years, 1,765 units have been added, amounting to a
Chicago growth rate of 1.3% annual rate over this greater inventory growth rate of 1% annually.
period. Average rents in the submarket are $1,093 Average rents in this submarket are much higher
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than in the Glen Ellyn-Wheaton submarket, with bike storage, a club room with kitchen and lounge, a
studios averaging $1,415, one-bedrooms $1,582, dog-wash station, stainless steel appliances, quartz
two-bedrooms $1,990, and three-bedrooms $2,744. counters, walk-in closets, balconies, and even wine
These are among the highest averages in the refrigerators in some units.
Chicago metro area, though some landlords seem to
be increasing the value of rent concessions offered Rents for one-bedrooms with or without a den range
to attract tenants. from $1,975-$2,475 and up for large units with 868-
1,030 square feet. Two-bedroom units with a basic
Most apartment complexes in Glen Ellyn are layout or with a sitting or dining room and/or den
considered Class B, generally built in the 1970s and with 1,277-1,615 square feet are $3,175-3,975 and
1980s. These are larger and less competitive up. These rents are at or near the top of the market
properties. Near Roosevelt Road are also some and are higher than what is likely achievable on the
small, mostly 6-unit Class C apartment buildings subject Roosevelt Road site given downtown’s
that are the least competitive. added appeal.
During the last year, submarket absorption totaled Apex 400 (107 units) and Glenwood Station (86) are
214 units, 41% over than the average annual rate of fully approved and under or approaching
151 units over the past 10 years. The current average construction in Glen Ellyn. Avere on Forest (77) and
vacancy rate is 5.9%, which is higher than the long- Acacia Building Residences (12) are earlier in the
term average for the submarket and the Chicago planning pipeline and are not yet approved. As these
metro area. Developers have added apartments are downtown properties, new apartments in a
recently at high rents, and, while these apartments different type of location on Roosevelt Road would
are being absorbed, they have led to increased – but be sensible to give potential residents an
still acceptable – vacancy in the near term. Most of alternative, likely at a somewhat lower price point.
these newer high-end apartments opened in
Lombard. Other high-quality developments in Wheaton, Lisle,
Downer’s Grove, and Lombard have limited
For apartment buildings built in 2010-19, the availability except for The 450 in Lombard, which has
average asking rent per unit for all floor plans is many available units since it only opened recently. In
$2,290 with a somewhat high vacancy rate of 12.7%. Lombard, Lilac Station is also being built with 118
These represent a much greater share of the overall units, and plans are in place for additional
inventory in this submarket than units of the same apartments near Yorktown Center east of Route 53
age in the Glen Ellyn-Wheaton submarket. Some north of Butterfield Road.
built in 2019 may not have been fully absorbed
before the pandemic. Here as well, apartments built Tracy Cross & Associates, a reputable real estate
after 2019 have a high vacancy rate of almost 56% research company, performed a market analysis for
and are still being absorbed. Glenwood Station Apartments in late 2020 that is
part of the public record. This report estimated
The newest completed development in Glen Ellyn is market support for construction of 975 rental units
Avere on Duane, a 48-unit luxury development through 2025, or 195 units annually. This is with the
downtown. It opened in Spring 2021 and is now fully caveat that the market area extended from Roselle
occupied. It has one- and two-bedroom floor plans south to I-88, encompassing a large area with other
with condo-quality finishes, underground parking, communities that are also seeing new apartments –
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Lombard among them. Nonetheless, apartments penetration rate, the greater the need and support
here would make up a small part of that demand and for more units.
should find a place in the market.
Glen Ellyn has an estimated 7,200 households
Affordable Apartments headed by a person under age 65, of which 1,300
(18%) have incomes less than $55,000, the
There are only two affordable non-age restricted approximate four-person maximum income. The
properties in Glen Ellyn with a total of just 19 existing penetration rate in Glen Ellyn is an
affordable units. Both were built or otherwise extremely low 1.4%. This indicates significant
financed using Low-Income Housing Tax Credits support for more affordable housing from current
(LIHTC) through the Illinois Housing Development residents given how few properties the community
Authority (IHDA). Both are southwest of the subject currently has. This number is somewhat
sites on Pershing Avenue. A third, just north of conservative because households headed by a
Roosevelt Road on Greenwood Street nearby to the person age 65+ can also reside in affordable non-
west, is designated Supportive Housing by IHDA, so age restricted properties. A market area is usually
is not comparable. While these appear to be in good not thought at risk of market saturation until it
condition, they are older and not very comparable to reaches 20%-25% penetration.
newly built affordable housing.
Additionally, the law in recent years has changed to
Apartments financed with LIHTCs are required to allow tax credits to be used for new affordable
have rents that keep most, if not all, of the units properties to serve a limited number of households
affordable to households with incomes less than with incomes up to 80% AMI, or $74,550 for a family
60% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Maximum of four. With both these populations included, the
allowable rents and incomes are set by HUD each penetration rate will be even lower. Most new
year and are used by IHDA to determine affordable projects are in the range of 60-70 units
affordability. Maximum incomes are based on given funding guidelines.
household sizes, so for two people the maximum is
currently $44,760 in DuPage County. For four Senior Apartments
people, it is $55,920. Maximum rents that can be
charged are $1,049 for a one-bedroom apartment or We also looked at the opportunities for both market-
$1,258 for a two-bedroom, for example. Developers rate and affordable senior rental housing.
try to set rents to the maximum possible considering
what the market will support. In general, new LIHTC Market-Rate Independent Living
properties are very high quality and often stay full
with waiting lists. At this time there are no According to senior data provider, NIC (National
affordable family projects approved for funding or Investment Center for Seniors Housing and Care),
planned in Glen Ellyn. Glen Ellyn has five market-rate senior properties,
only one of which is majority independent living (the
In order to determine whether there is market others are mostly memory care or assisted living).
support for affordable family apartments, we looked These are Arden Courts, Brookdale, Park of Glen
at the market penetration rate -- the number of Ellyn, Charter Senior Living, and Maple Glen Memory
affordable units divided by the number of income- Care. Three are more than 20 years old, while the
eligible households (Table 6). The lower the market other two opened within the last 4-6 years.
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Meaningful summary statistics are not available for We expect the market will recover well whenever the
this small set of properties for data privacy reasons, pandemic tapers off or stays at a manageable
but they are available for an expanded set of senior normal. Market support exists for new independent
properties including those in Wheaton and Lombard, senior apartments at market rents given the
which together form a reasonable market area. projected increase in the senior population,
especially those age 75+, and the high incomes in
These three communities have 15 properties with the village and nearby communities.
1,875 total senior units of any kind. They average
approximately 25 years of age. Fifty-four percent
(1,010 units) are independent living, which would be
appropriate for this location given the access to both
park space and shopping. They are 88.5%
occupancy, which would be low in normal times but
is actually very favorable during the pandemic.
Senior properties have needed to exercise great
caution around moves-in, if not freeze them entirely,
and seniors and their families have been justifiably
reluctant to congregate. The average rent of $4,075
is similar to last year’s level.
Fifty-two percent of the independent living units are
one-bedrooms, 33% are two-bedrooms, and almost
all of the rest are studios. This is a common unit mix
for senior housing, since senior households have
only one or two people, and the cost of living over
time becomes a concern. (Smaller units usually rent
for less, as one would assume.) Each floor plan type
is equally well occupied. Rents average $3,507-
$5,147 for one- or two-bedrooms.
As of 2019 and into 2020, independent living
occupancy at these properties generally exceeded
95%, indicating a very healthy market in the midst or
tail-end of a massive disruption from COVID. Rents
rose steadily since 2006 before leveling off in 2020.
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Table 6
GLEN ELLYN AFFORDABLE APARTMENT PENETRATION AND CAPTURE RATES
2021 2026
Market Area Households - Householder < 65 Years 7,196 6,779
Income Under $15,000 323 240
Income $15,000-$24,999 226 165
Income $25,000-$34,999 265 196
Income $35,000-$49,999 381 305
Income $50,000-$54,999 121 104
Total with income < $55,000 (approx. 60% AMI for 4 people) 1,316 1,010
Income $55,000+ 5,880 5,769
Example Development 75
Total affordable units 50
Market rate units 25
Development Capture Rates
Affordable units' capture rate of MA households < 65 with incomes < $55,000 4.9%
Market Area Penetration Rates
Existing and planned family affordable units with development affordable units 19 69
Market penetration of affordable family units and all development units of MA 1.4% 6.8%
households < 65 with incomes under $55,000
Note: A specific development proposal would require a full market study defining a market area including
places outside Glen Ellyn and determining detailed income targets.
Source: Kretchmer Associates based on estimates & projections from Esri
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Figure 1
INDEPENDENT LIVING OCCUPANCY TREND - GLEN ELLYN, WHEATON AND LOMBARD
(IL Comparable Set)
IL Chicago, IL Metro IL Comparable Set Primary Markets
100.0%
95.0%
90.0%
85.0%
80.0%
75.0%
70.0%
4Q2005 4Q2006 4Q2007 4Q2008 4Q2009 4Q2010 4Q2011 4Q2012 4Q2013 4Q2014 4Q2015 4Q2016 4Q2017 4Q2018 4Q2019 4Q2020
Source: NICMAP
Figure 2
INDEPENDENT LIVING AVERAGE RENT TREND - GLEN ELLYN, WHEATON AND LOMBARD
(IL Comparable Set)
IL Chicago, IL Metro IL Comparable Set Primary Markets
$4,500
$4,000
$3,500
$3,000
$2,500
$2,000
$1,500
$1,000
4Q2005 4Q2006 4Q2007 4Q2008 4Q2009 4Q2010 4Q2011 4Q2012 4Q2013 4Q2014 4Q2015 4Q2016 4Q2017 4Q2018 4Q2019 4Q2020
Source: NICMAP
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Affordable Independent Living sense, since townhouses were more likely to have
more than two bedrooms.
At present there is only one affordable senior
property in Glen Ellyn with a total of 80 apartments. According to a knowledgeable local realtor
This is Forest Apartments, a property deeply contacted for this market analysis, townhouses
subsidized by HUD. The 6-story building is located should be in the middle price range from about
northeast of downtown on Forest Avenue in pleasant $250,000-$300,000 for 1,800 square foot units with
surroundings and with excellent access to basements and two-car attached garages
amenities. Residents in this building must qualify by (basement not included in that total square
income, with a limit often set at 50% of the area footage). This is conservative since the site is closer
median. They then pay 30% of their income for rent to Roosevelt Road and less surrounded by open
plus utilities. This makes it possible to serve both space and residential streets than nearby
people with incomes similar to residents of a LIHTC comparables.
building and those with no income at all. In many
cases, this includes younger people with a disability. Slightly higher pricing or somewhat smaller units –
or both – could also be supportable. A reasonable
To determine support for additional affordable comparable subdivision is Baker Hill, located
senior housing, we looked at the number of primarily along Tanglewood Drive approximately ½
households ages 65+ with incomes under $45,000, mile northeast, on the north side of Roosevelt Road.
the current 60% AMI maximum for two people (Table Since 2019, 25 homes have sold there. These are
7). The current penetration rate is only 7.6%, also a also a mid-range product, and they are older (built
low rate. This also shows significant support for 1999-2002), which can compensate for the favored
more affordable senior housing in Glen Ellyn. location north of Roosevelt Road (though close). Sale
prices at this time ranged from $251,000-$367,000
For-Sale Attached Single-Family Housing for units with 2 stories, 2-car garages, 2-3
bedrooms, 1.5-2.5 baths, and 1,460-1,843 square
Data from Midwest Real Estate Data show the feet in buildings with 4-6 units.
number of sales in Glen Ellyn for single-family
attached homes from 2019-2021 to date. This For condos, pricing could be similar for three-
includes townhouses, duplexes and condominiums bedroom units with indoor parking. To fetch the
(Table 8). same price as townhouses, interior finishes would
need to be higher quality. As a rule of thumb, the
During these three years, 448 homes sold at a rate of land cost can be assumed to factor in at 20%-30%
approximately 150 per year, consistently. Overall, of the eventual sale price.
attached single-family housing sold for a median of
$195,000, but, within that, condos sold for According to a knowledgeable realtor, the attached
substantially less than townhouses or house-like single-family attached developments immediately
building types ($156,550 vs. $352,950). Units spent south/southeast of the subject site, Maryknoll and
about 2 months on the market, on average, which is Kingsbrook, are successful high-end townhomes
reasonable, though condos sold more quickly, and with prices well above average for this product type
townhouses and other home types took longer to in Glen Ellyn. Sale prices range from $350,000-
sell. Townhouses averaged nearly 1,900 square feet, $600,000 for units with 1,800-2,000 square feet, 2.5
while condos were closer to 1,100; this makes baths, finished basements, and 2-car garages.
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Table 7
GLEN ELLYN AFFORDABLE SENIOR APARTMENT PENETRATION AND CAPTURE RATES
2021 2026
Market Area Households - Householder 65+ Years 3,345 3,777
Income Under $15,000 243 233
Income $15,000-$24,999 316 289
Income $25,000-$34,999 223 218
Income $35,000-$44,999 267 269
Total with income < $45,000 (approx. 60% AMI for 2 people) 1,049 1,009
Income $45,000+ 2,296 2,768
Example Development 75
Total affordable units 50
Market rate units 25
Development Capture Rates
Affordable units' capture rate of MA households < 65 with incomes < $45,000 5.0%
Market Area Penetration Rates
Existing and planned family affordable units with development affordable units 80 130
Market penetration of affordable family units and all development units of MA 7.6% 12.9%
households < 65 with incomes under $45,000
Note: A specific development proposal would require a full market study defining a market area including
places outside Glen Ellyn and determining detailed income targets.
Source: Kretchmer Associates based on estimates & projections from Esri
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Table 8
ATTACHED HOME SALES IN GLEN ELLYN - 2019-2021 YEAR-TO-DATE
Description* All Attached Condo Townhouse/Other
Number of sales (count) 448 281 167
Median sale price $195,000 $156,550 $352,950
Min. sale price $83,000 $83,000 $137,000
Max. sale price $960,000 $815,000 $960,000
Days on market 66 49 92
Size (square feet) 1,448 1,185 1,889
Bedrooms 2.1 1.8 2.6
Full baths 1.8 1.7 2.1
Year built 1985 1978 1997
Property tax (annual) $4,721 $3,093 $7,771
Note: Does not include foreclosures, short sales, or court approved sales. Condo categorization based on
VSKA grouping of MRED building types.
*Averages unless noted.
Source: MRED, VSKA
This pricing is similar to some units near Main Street Glen Ellyn. Elevator condo buildings are also an
in downtown Glen Ellyn, which is a more sought- option for seniors, but few of these exist in the
after location. community.
For comparison, older but updated townhomes Conclusions
north in the community tend to sell within the mid-
$200,000 range, with a 1-2 car attached garage, The subject site is very suitable for residential
updates like new trim and woodwork and stainless- development, either apartments, condominiums or
steel appliances. These serve as an entry level home townhouses. These could be a 3-5 story building or
in the community for those who may eventually buy buildings, or a block of townhomes along Taft
a detached house. Avenue. There is demand for both market-rate and
affordable apartments in Glen Ellyn, and this
Two-story units are the norm for younger buyers and location is suitable for either.
are still appropriate for people up to their mid-50s or
early-60s Many capable seniors can also handle
stairs but anticipating the future, they may search
for a single-story unit or one with a first-floor master
bedroom and/or the ability to add an elevator, as is
the case in some two-story properties in northern
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RETAIL/RESTAURANT MARKET additional.
Retail Environment Market Plaza at 539 Roosevelt Road, is the largest in
the corridor with more than 166,000 square feet.
Fresh Market was the only large vacancy along Though it has a few vacant spaces, it has strong
Roosevelt Road in the vicinity of the subject site, but anchors with Jewel-Osco, Ross Dress for Less,
this is farther west in a more “in-between” location. Dollar Tree, and Staples. It is one block west of the
It is reportedly now under contract, nonetheless. subject site and has sold twice in the past few years,
the most recent time this month. This indicates that
One broker characterizes the Roosevelt Road it remains attractive for investment, including any
corridor in Glen Ellyn as a market mostly served by vacancies.
community residents with little regional draw
compared to its neighbors. Retail demand is The shallow depth of the subject site is a challenge
primarily from service, food, and fitness users. for a development of any real size, but the ability to
Another broker indicated that the market is very handle stormwater in Panfish Park is a major offset
good, and he is quite positive about this corridor and to reduce buildable area spent on infrastructure.
the site's co-location opportunities. Another very
experienced broker in the area says market demand Retail Market Trends and Conditions
exists provided the right deal can come together.
Glen Ellyn is part of the Far West Suburbs retail
The Pickwick shopping center across Roosevelt submarket according to the global commercial
Road from the site had explored options for updates brokerage firm CBRE. The submarket largely
and redevelopment in the past couple of years, coincides with the DuPage County boundary.
though nothing has progressed to date. It currently
has 22,100 square feet available in three spaces, but As of the third quarter of 2021, the submarket
the center is well-occupied overall with Trader Joe’s contains over 22.7 million square feet of retail
and Binny’s exerting major drawing power alongside space, a reduction of over 520,000 square feet since
Kriser’s Natural Pet and others. Typically, Trader the 4th Quarter 2020. However, less space is vacant
Joe’s draws beyond a host community or than at year-end 2020 (14.6%), although vacancy is
neighborhood. still higher than prior to the COVID-19 pandemic in
early 2020 (Table 9).
Glen Ellyn Crossing, the neighboring center with
Starbucks and Chipotle (17,422 SF gross leasable Annual net absorption had been positive in 2017 and
area), had 2,800 square feet available for over a year 2018 and about neutral in 2019 but became negative
during the pandemic, but now has a letter of intent during the pandemic. Alongside this shift, average
for the space with a retailer – not a medical or office asking rents decreased in 2020 and 2021. Suburban
user. This is a good quality center built in 2006. The Chicago overall has not seen the same asking rent
actual rent agreed upon could not be shared, but the decreases, though vacancy increased in 2020 before
asking rate was $22 NNN (triple net), with taxes, falling in 2021, with 1 million+ square feet of positive
common area maintenance (CAM), and insurance net absorption.
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Table 9
FAR WEST SUBURBS & TOTAL SUBURBAN CHICAGO RETAIL MARKET TRENDS
2017-2021
Sub-Market Year Gross Building Area Net Absorption Average Asking
(SF) Vacancy (SF) Lease Range
Far West Suburbs 2017 22,357,389 14.9% 76,494 $15.11-$17.48
2018 23,079,050 13.9% 844,924 $15.16-$17.72
2019 Q3 23,078,703 13.9% -299 $15.27-$17.43
2020 23,227,096 15.4% -220,640 $14.87-$17.33
2021 Q3 22,706,632 14.6% -251,736 $14.54-$16.75
All Suburban Chicago 2017 118,837,408 10.6% 1,717,027 $17.08-$20.24
2018 120,669,168 11.5% 579,570 $16.67-$20.33
2019 Q3 122,458,499 11.2% 1,926,722 $16.54-$20.53
2020 121,967,325 12.1% -1,448,803 $16.55-$20.66
2021 Q3 122,947,220 11.9% 1,002,779 $16.47-$20.48
*Fourth quarter except where noted.
Source: CBRE
Real estate data firm Reis allows for the selection of average than in the submarket.
a group of properties specifically within Glen Ellyn as
well as a predefined submarket with additional data Rents and vacancy rates are only available for 10
points. Looking at both sources helps understand properties in Glen Ellyn, but across the submarket
retail activity in the community. The submarket runs rents are within the range noted by CBRE, while
along I-290 then roughly to Lake Street on the north, vacancy is a reasonable 8.4%. This is notable in a
I-294 on the east, I-88 on the south, and the DuPage time of struggling physical retail, where center
County line on the west. occupancies in the 80% range or less are common in
many places.
Glen Ellyn has a total of nearly 1.5 million square
feet of retail space, a large amount but a small share These are positive metrics that support pursuing
of the submarket’s total 29.7 million square feet additional retail development on the corridor.
(Table 10). Property sizes are much smaller on
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Table 10
RETAIL IN GLEN ELLYN AND ADDISON-LOMBARD SUBMARKET*
Glen Ellyn Submarket
Number of Properties 95 589
Total Square Footage 1,482,424 29,723,983
Average Property Size (SF) 15,940 53,653
Average Year Built 1973 1978
Average Asking Rent $20.85 $19.35
Average Effective Rent $18.33 $17.01
Vacancy Rate 4.4% 8.4%
* Includes I-290 then roughly Lake Street on the north, I-294 on the east,
I-88 on the south, and the DuPage County line on the west.
Note: Statistics not available for all properties (only 10 in Glen Ellyn show
rent and vacancy rate).
Sources: Reis; Kretchmer Associates
Retail Market Potential potential is highest. A measure called the MPI –
Market Potential Index – can assist with this. This
In the past, retail analysis has often included an score ranks how likely households in a place are to
examination of the retail spending gap, the amount make purchases in given categories compared to an
of retail sales estimated to be leaking out of a average U.S. household based on a combination of
community if it is under-retailed – if shoppers must local demographic composition and national
travel outside the community for their purchase. purchasing patterns. (A score of 100 signifies
Glen Ellyn has the potential to attract shoppers from average likelihood to make a purchase.)
other places, particularly given the fact that
Roosevelt Road is a major arterial leading to I-355. Glen Ellyn households have higher than average
In recent times, this analysis has lost much of its market potential scores, which makes intuitive
meaning given the shift to online shopping, as sense given the community's high incomes. Some of
increasing amounts of spending leak out of the the top categories in which Glen Ellyn purchasing
community to the Internet. could “outperform” the average include buying or
leasing a new vehicle, owning an Apple computing
In this context, it makes sense to discuss relative device or a digital SLR camera, printing digital
retail market potential instead. This is relevant to photos, spending $1,000 or more on a recent home
retailer locational decisions since they ultimately computer, attending live theater, exercising at a club
must compare their potential to succeed across 2+ times weekly, traveling, and simply spending
different communities and ultimately locate where more than $2,000 monthly on a credit card. (The full
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list appears at the end of this report.)
Many of these behaviors can be carried out online or
in person, while some may only take place in a
physical location. In general, the spending potential
is there for retailers and service providers to capture
with the right offering and if the competitive
environment make sense.
Conclusions
The subject site is small and likely to accommodate
one or a small number of stores or restaurants. As
such, the key is finding the user that isn't already
represented here or is in the village or nearby but
wants to relocate to a new building in this higher
visibility location. Given feedback from retail
brokers, the site will be attractive to this type of
business.
If any additional parcels adjacent to the subject site
were to become available, the retail offering could
be expanded, which would facilitate more options.
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OFFICE MARKET Existing properties like these will continue to serve a
need, but the market for new office development in
Office Environment Glen Ellyn is minimal.
The office market in Glen Ellyn is at best stable with Office Market Trends and Conditions
local, mostly long-time tenants, in older office
buildings that have been maintained well but do not CBRE includes Glen Ellyn in its East-West Tollway
offer the highest buildout or amenities. One office submarket, which is a large area west of Cook
interviewee called it “very timid” and warned County, north to between US-20 and North Avenue,
developers away from any speculative office and south just beyond I-55. As of 2021’s third
development. The pool of users is small. Meanwhile, quarter, the direct vacancy rate (not including
this holding pattern may mean low but consistent subleases) of the submarket’s nearly 40.5 million SF
occupancies. Existing buildings serve local needs at of office space is very high at 22.4%, an increase
relatively affordable prices, but this is not a growth over 2020’s year-end 20.3% (Table 11).
sector.
Vacancy is highest in the best properties, Class A, of
Important examples along the Roosevelt Road which 23.7% is vacant. Older Class B and C
corridor are the different sections of Roosevelt Glen properties like those in Glen Ellyn fare better, but
Corporate Center. This campus straddles the north still have a high 20.6% vacancy. Tenants may be like
and south sides of Roosevelt Road. Both sides were those mentioned above – long-term, satisfied with
developed as a single property by the Stahelin the lower quality level that meets basic needs, and
family, who then sold the south side in the 1980s. able to afford the lower rents.
That side is on its third owner, who bought it as a
distressed asset, and it is currently only 55% Absorption turned negative beginning in 2019, so the
occupied. According to the leasing agent, this level is situation cannot be attributed entirely to the
sustainable. The property is in good condition with pandemic. However, vacancy shot up in 2020 while
recent updates, and it can sit at this level absorption dropped, with nearly 1 million more
indefinitely. It is a 10-acre, 7-building property with square feet vacant compared to year-end 2019.
simple gross leases of $16.50/SF and many small Prior vacancy was well below 20%, though still high.
1,000-2,000 square foot spaces, aside from 6,000- At this time, it is not known how the office market
12,000 SF space that has not been subdivided on will fare in the coming years and how prevalent the
purpose. Some small spaces have fewer than 1,000 work from home trend will be in the future. This
SF, but these are no longer actively leased. could have a major impact on the demand for office
space everywhere, not just in Glen Ellyn.
The north side is approximately 80% occupied with
mostly long-term tenants and a more stable history. In addition to looking within Glen Ellyn, we defined a
The mix includes accountants, attorneys, custom office market area to understand Reis data
psychologists, etc. The business owners tend to live for the local market. This includes the area between
in Glen Ellyn. The rents are similar at $13.50-$16/SF North Avenue, Butterfield Road, I-355, and Winfield
modified gross, with tenants paying their own Road. Reis only tracks four office properties within
electricity. the village, totaling 589,481 square feet (Table 12).
These are old, having been built in 1982 on average.
The current vacancy rate is lower than reported for
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the larger CBRE submarket at 17.2% and is Conclusions
consistent with pre-pandemic vacancy for that
geography. The average asking rent of $19.47 is The statistics above are consistent with our
consistent with current Class B/C rents for that impressions of the office environment based on our
larger area. interviews with brokers. They do not support
speculative office development along Roosevelt
Expanding the view to the larger market area Road. It may be possible that a single user wants to
outlined in the previous paragraph includes 27 be in Glen Ellyn and on Roosevelt Road, but this is
properties with nearly 1.35 million square feet. Their less likely. Some small office users could locate in a
age is similar, while their asking rents are $2-3 retail center, either in a storefront or a second floor.
lower, and the vacancy is higher than in Glen Ellyn. If any office is included, it will be a small part of the
mix. Retail uses should be emphasized on the
ground floor.
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Table 11
EAST-WEST TOLLWAY SUBMARKET OFFICE TRENDS - 2017-2021
Year- Bldg. Rentable Area Direct Vacancy Annual Net Gross Asking
End* Class (SF) Rate Absorption (SF) Lease Rate/SF
2017 Total 39,766,346 16.6% 302,091 $22.74
Class A 12,697,961 13.0% -95,819 $28.70
Class B 19,187,352 18.2% 338,644 $22.08
Class C 7,881,033 18.6% 39,266 $16.98
2018 Total 39,262,218 16.2% 146,44 $23.57
Class A 12,272,961 12.8% 74,652 $29.98
Class B 19,107,525 17.9% -36,874 $22.77
Class C 7,881,733 17.2% 108,666 $17.11
2019 Total 39,262,218 17.3% -55,563 $23.77
Class A 12,272,961 15.4% -71,626 $29.28
Class B 19,107,524 18.3% 36,721 $22.77
Class C 7,881,733 17.9% -20,208 $17.38
2020 Total 40,169,808 20.3% -935,060 $24.27
Class A 13,474,112 20.7% -234,258 $29.30
Class B 18,913,891 20.4% -614,623 $22.46
Class C 7,782,805 19.3% -86,179 $17.56
2021 Q3 Total 40,419,799 22.4% -769,201 $24.34
Class A 13,828,112 23.7% -391,410 $29.63
Class B 18,862,404 22.1% -302,857 $22.20
Class C 7,729,283 20.6% -74,934 $17.75
* Fourth quarter except where noted.
Source: CBRE
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Table 12
OFFICE PROPERTIES IN GLEN ELLYN AND VICINITY*
Glen Ellyn Glen Ellyn & Vicinity
Number of Properties 4 27
Total Square Footage 589,481 1,345,424
Average Property Size (SF) 147,370 49,831
Average Year Built 1982 1985
Average Asking Rent $19.47 $17.14
Average Effective Rent $14.75 $12.96
Vacancy Rate 17.2% 21.7%
* Includes area between North Avenue and Butterfield Road and from
I-355 to Winfield Road.
Sources: Reis; Kretchmer Associates
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APPENDIX
A. Retail Market Potential report
B. Representative market-rate apartments table
C. Representative market-rate apartments map
D. Affordable non-age-restricted and senior apartments map
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Retail Market Potential
Glen Ellyn Village, IL Prepared by Esri
Glen Ellyn Village, IL (1729756)
Geography: Place
Demographic Summary 2021 2026
Population 27,577 27,538
Population 18+ 20,810 20,991
Households 10,544 10,556
Median Household Income $118,141 $129,623
Expected Number of Percent of
Product/Consumer Behavior Adults or HHs Adults/HHs MPI
Apparel (Adults)
Bought any men's clothing in last 12 months 10,508 50.5% 103
Bought any women's clothing in last 12 months 9,791 47.0% 104
Bought any shoes in last 12 months 11,728 56.4% 105
Bought costume jewelry in last 12 months 3,788 18.2% 113
Bought any fine jewelry in last 12 months 4,088 19.6% 107
Bought a watch in last 12 months 2,969 14.3% 98
Automobiles (Households)
HH owns/leases any vehicle 9,601 91.1% 105
HH bought/leased new vehicle last 12 months 1,344 12.7% 140
Automotive Aftermarket (Adults)
Bought gasoline in last 6 months 18,905 90.8% 106
Bought/changed motor oil in last 12 months 8,799 42.3% 93
Had tune-up in last 12 months 5,457 26.2% 109
Beverages (Adults)
Drank bottled water/seltzer in last 6 months 15,046 72.3% 102
Drank non-diet (regular)in last 6 months 7,117 34.2% 81
Drank beer/ale in last 6 months 9,394 45.1% 109
Cameras (Adults)
Own digital point & shoot camera/camcorder 1,922 9.2% 115
Own digital SLR camera/camcorder 2,186 10.5% 132
Printed digital photos in last 12 months 5,868 28.2% 128
Cell Phones (Adults/Households)
Bought cell phone in last 12 months 6,392 30.7% 95
Have a smartphone 19,216 92.3% 103
Have a smartphone: Android phone (any brand) 6,827 32.8% 81
Have a smartphone: Apple iPhone 12,390 59.5% 124
Number of cell phones in household: 1 2,744 26.0% 86
Number of cell phones in household: 2 4,225 40.1% 105
Number of cell phones in household: 3+ 3,390 32.2% 108
HH has cell phone only (no landline telephone) 5,528 52.4% 81
Computers (Households)
HH owns a computer 8,911 84.5% 113
HH owns desktop computer 4,341 41.2% 118
HH owns laptop/notebook 7,091 67.3% 114
HH owns any Apple/Mac brand computer 2,881 27.3% 136
HH owns any PC/non-Apple brand computer 6,918 65.6% 108
HH purchased most recent computer in a store 4,148 39.3% 112
HH purchased most recent computer online 1,980 18.8% 119
HH spent $1-$499 on most recent home computer 1,314 12.5% 87
HH spent $500-$999 on most recent home computer 1,905 18.1% 109
HH spent $1,000-$1,499 on most recent home computer 1,404 13.3% 129
HH spent $1,500-$1,999 on most recent home computer 774 7.3% 148
HH spent $2,000+ on most recent home computer 620 5.9% 133
Data Note: An MPI (Market Potential Index) measures the relative likelihood of the adults or households in the specified trade area to exhibit certain consumer
behavior or purchasing patterns compared to the U.S. An MPI of 100 represents the U.S. average.
Source: These data are based upon national propensities to use various products and services, applied to local demographic composition. Usage data were collected by
MRI-Simmons in a nationally representative survey of U.S. households. Esri forecasts for 2021 and 2026.
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Retail Market Potential
Glen Ellyn Village, IL Prepared by Esri
Glen Ellyn Village, IL (1729756)
Geography: Place
Expected Number of Percent of
Product/Consumer Behavior Adults or HHs Adults/HHs MPI
Convenience Stores (Adults)
Shopped at convenience store in last 6 months 12,371 59.4% 97
Bought brewed coffee at convenience store in last 30 days 2,667 12.8% 102
Bought cigarettes at convenience store in last 30 days 1,190 5.7% 63
Bought gas at convenience store in last 30 days 6,883 33.1% 90
Spent at convenience store in last 30 days: $1-19 1,594 7.7% 110
Spent at convenience store in last 30 days: $20-$39 2,087 10.0% 107
Spent at convenience store in last 30 days: $40-$50 1,708 8.2% 101
Spent at convenience store in last 30 days: $51-$99 884 4.2% 77
Spent at convenience store in last 30 days: $100+ 3,904 18.8% 86
Entertainment (Adults)
Attended a movie in last 6 months 13,856 66.6% 112
Went to live theater in last 12 months 3,718 17.9% 144
Went to a bar/night club in last 12 months 4,155 20.0% 113
Dined out in last 12 months 12,517 60.1% 118
Gambled at a casino in last 12 months 2,890 13.9% 105
Visited a theme park in last 12 months 4,356 20.9% 113
Viewed movie (video-on-demand) in last 30 days 4,754 22.8% 153
Viewed TV show (video-on-demand) in last 30 days 3,154 15.2% 149
Watched any pay-per-view TV in last 12 months 1,891 9.1% 122
Downloaded a movie over the Internet in last 30 days 2,274 10.9% 116
Downloaded any individual song in last 6 months 4,130 19.8% 107
Used internet to watch a movie online in the last 30 days 6,752 32.4% 100
Used internet to watch a TV program online in last 30 days 4,668 22.4% 106
Played a video/electronic game (console) in last 12 months 1,859 8.9% 94
Played a video/electronic game (portable) in last 12 months 973 4.7% 96
Financial (Adults)
Have home mortgage (1st) 8,453 40.6% 124
Used ATM/cash machine in last 12 months 12,306 59.1% 110
Own any stock 2,722 13.1% 158
Own U.S. savings bond 1,361 6.5% 134
Own shares in mutual fund (stock) 2,686 12.9% 160
Own shares in mutual fund (bonds) 1,675 8.0% 154
Have interest checking account 7,963 38.3% 128
Have non-interest checking account 6,509 31.3% 102
Have savings account 14,024 67.4% 113
Have 401K retirement savings plan 4,658 22.4% 128
Own/used any credit/debit card in last 12 months 18,460 88.7% 107
Avg monthly credit card expenditures: $1-110 2,080 10.0% 88
Avg monthly credit card expenditures: $111-$225 1,507 7.2% 99
Avg monthly credit card expenditures: $226-$450 1,595 7.7% 104
Avg monthly credit card expenditures: $451-$700 1,616 7.8% 114
Avg monthly credit card expenditures: $701-$1,000 1,656 8.0% 125
Avg monthly credit card expenditures: $1001-2000 2,348 11.3% 142
Avg monthly credit card expenditures: $2001+ 2,592 12.5% 183
Did banking online in last 12 months 10,561 50.7% 118
Did banking on mobile device in last 12 months 7,444 35.8% 111
Paid bills online in last 12 months 12,467 59.9% 109
Data Note: An MPI (Market Potential Index) measures the relative likelihood of the adults or households in the specified trade area to exhibit certain consumer
behavior or purchasing patterns compared to the U.S. An MPI of 100 represents the U.S. average.
Source: These data are based upon national propensities to use various products and services, applied to local demographic composition. Usage data were collected by
MRI-Simmons in a nationally representative survey of U.S. households. Esri forecasts for 2021 and 2026.
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Retail Market Potential
Glen Ellyn Village, IL Prepared by Esri
Glen Ellyn Village, IL (1729756)
Geography: Place
Expected Number Percent of
Product/Consumer Behavior Adults/HHs Adults/HHs MPI
Grocery (Adults)
HH used beef (fresh/frozen) in last 6 months 7,223 68.5% 101
HH used bread in last 6 months 9,909 94.0% 100
HH used chicken (fresh or frozen) in last 6 months 7,258 68.8% 104
HH used turkey (fresh or frozen) in last 6 months 1,531 14.5% 104
HH used fish/seafood (fresh or frozen) in last 6 months 6,229 59.1% 107
HH used fresh fruit/vegetables in last 6 months 9,325 88.4% 105
HH used fresh milk in last 6 months 8,842 83.9% 101
HH used organic food in last 6 months 3,084 29.2% 122
Health (Adults)
Exercise at home 2+ times per week 7,593 36.5% 122
Exercise at club 2+ times per week 4,123 19.8% 138
Visited a doctor in last 12 months 17,198 82.6% 107
Used vitamin/dietary supplement in last 6 months 12,686 61.0% 111
Home (Households)
HH did any home improvement in last 12 months 3,552 33.7% 118
HH used any maid/professional cleaning service in last 12 months 2,433 23.1% 150
HH purchased low ticket HH furnishings in last 12 months 2,046 19.4% 108
HH purchased big ticket HH furnishings in last 12 months 2,665 25.3% 109
HH bought any small kitchen appliance in last 12 months 2,541 24.1% 103
HH bought any large kitchen appliance in last 12 months 1,529 14.5% 108
Insurance (Adults/Households)
Currently carry life insurance 10,511 50.5% 114
Carry medical/hospital/accident insurance 17,085 82.1% 109
Carry homeowner/personal property insurance 12,116 58.2% 119
Carry renter's insurance 1,793 8.6% 93
HH has auto insurance: 1 vehicle in household covered 2,723 25.8% 89
HH has auto insurance: 2 vehicles in household covered 3,412 32.4% 117
HH has auto insurance: 3+ vehicles in household covered 2,787 26.4% 115
Pets (Households)
Household owns any pet 5,306 50.3% 95
Household owns any cat 2,051 19.5% 84
Household owns any dog 4,024 38.2% 95
Psychographics (Adults)
Buying American is important to me 7,173 34.5% 95
Usually buy items on credit rather than wait 2,999 14.4% 106
Usually buy based on quality - not price 4,185 20.1% 107
Price is usually more important than brand name 5,530 26.6% 91
Usually use coupons for brands I buy often 3,426 16.5% 105
Am interested in how to help the environment 4,450 21.4% 102
Usually pay more for environ safe product 3,236 15.6% 104
Usually value green products over convenience 2,259 10.9% 93
Likely to buy a brand that supports a charity 7,520 36.1% 102
Reading (Adults)
Bought digital book in last 12 months 3,555 17.1% 120
Bought hardcover book in last 12 months 5,279 25.4% 122
Bought paperback book in last 12 month 6,849 32.9% 116
Read any daily newspaper (paper version) 3,697 17.8% 121
Read any digital newspaper in last 30 days 10,968 52.7% 118
Read any magazine (paper/electronic version) in last 6 months 19,545 93.9% 104
Data Note: An MPI (Market Potential Index) measures the relative likelihood of the adults or households in the specified trade area to exhibit certain consumer
behavior or purchasing patterns compared to the U.S. An MPI of 100 represents the U.S. average.
Source: These data are based upon national propensities to use various products and services, applied to local demographic composition. Usage data were collected by
MRI-Simmons in a nationally representative survey of U.S. households. Esri forecasts for 2021 and 2026.
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Retail Market Potential
Glen Ellyn Village, IL Prepared by Esri
Glen Ellyn Village, IL (1729756)
Geography: Place
Expected Number of Percent of
Product/Consumer Behavior Adults or HHs Adults/HHs MPI
Restaurants (Adults)
Went to family restaurant/steak house in last 6 months 15,842 76.1% 105
Went to family restaurant/steak house: 4+ times a month 5,360 25.8% 104
Went to fast food/drive-in restaurant in last 6 months 18,862 90.6% 101
Went to fast food/drive-in restaurant 9+ times/month 7,201 34.6% 91
Fast food restaurant last 6 months: eat in 7,082 34.0% 105
Fast food restaurant last 6 months: home delivery 1,779 8.5% 96
Fast food restaurant last 6 months: take-out/drive-thru 9,722 46.7% 98
Fast food restaurant last 6 months: take-out/walk-in 4,957 23.8% 116
Television & Electronics (Adults/Households)
Own any tablet 12,577 60.4% 118
Own any e-reader 3,015 14.5% 141
Own e-reader/tablet: iPad 8,814 42.4% 138
HH has Internet connectable TV 4,330 41.1% 112
Own any portable MP3 player 3,288 15.8% 109
HH owns 1 TV 1,925 18.3% 86
HH owns 2 TVs 2,754 26.1% 98
HH owns 3 TVs 2,376 22.5% 107
HH owns 4+ TVs 2,292 21.7% 124
HH subscribes to cable TV 5,341 50.7% 127
HH subscribes to fiber optic 1,141 10.8% 186
HH owns portable GPS navigation device 2,243 21.3% 111
HH purchased video game system in last 12 months 993 9.4% 115
HH owns any Internet video device for TV 4,083 38.7% 116
Travel (Adults)
Took domestic trip in continental US last 12 months 13,460 64.7% 121
Took 3+ domestic non-business trips in last 12 months 3,582 17.2% 135
Spent on domestic vacations in last 12 months: $1-999 2,406 11.6% 109
Spent on domestic vacations in last 12 months: $1,000-$1,499 1,581 7.6% 118
Spent on domestic vacations in last 12 months: $1,500-$1,999 960 4.6% 115
Spent on domestic vacations in last 12 months: $2,000-$2,999 1,214 5.8% 134
Spent on domestic vacations in last 12 months: $3,000+ 2,446 11.8% 165
Domestic travel in last 12 months: used general travel website 1,985 9.5% 142
Took foreign trip (including Alaska and Hawaii) in last 3 years 8,692 41.8% 137
Took 3+ foreign trips by plane in last 3 years 2,160 10.4% 155
Spent on foreign vacations in last 12 months: $1-999 1,464 7.0% 129
Spent on foreign vacations in last 12 months: $1,000-$2,999 1,082 5.2% 116
Spent on foreign vacations in last 12 months: $3,000+ 2,640 12.7% 177
Foreign travel in last 3 years: used general travel website 1,903 9.1% 146
Nights spent in hotel/motel in last 12 months: any 11,670 56.1% 121
Took cruise of more than one day in last 3 years 2,770 13.3% 136
Member of any frequent flyer program 6,601 31.7% 154
Member of any hotel rewards program 6,103 29.3% 137
Data Note: An MPI (Market Potential Index) measures the relative likelihood of the adults or households in the specified trade area to exhibit certain consumer
behavior or purchasing patterns compared to the U.S. An MPI of 100 represents the U.S. average.
Source: These data are based upon national propensities to use various products and services, applied to local demographic composition. Usage data were collected by
MRI-Simmons in a nationally representative survey of U.S. households. Esri forecasts for 2021 and 2026.
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REPRESENTATIVE CLASS A MARKET-RATE APARTMENTS
DECEMBER 2021
Community/Property/
Floor Plan Rent Size (SF) Availability
Total Units
Glen Ellyn
Avere on Duane 1/1 $1,975+ 868 Full or
437 Duane St. 1/1 + Den $2,475+ 1,030 nearly
48 units 2/2 $3,175+ 1,360 full
2/2 + Sitting $3,475+ 1,470
2/2 + Dining $3,525+ 1,277
2/2 + Dining + Den $3,975+ 1,615
Wheaton
Courthouse Square 1/1 $1,913 774 1
250 S Naperville Rd.
149 units
Wheaton 121* Studio $1,499-1,699 558 1
121 N Cross St. 1/1 $1,599-2,099 762-897 5
306 units 2/1 $2,099-3,199 1,134 1
2/2 $2,099-3,199 1,105 1
3/2 $3,799-4,199 1,509 1
Lisle
Marq on Main* 1/1 $1,823-1,957 676-833 1
4755 Main St. 2/2 $2,146 934 1
202 units
Downer's Grove Studio $1,505 507 1
ReNew Downer's Grove 1/1 $1,820-1,845 772-820 1
2845 Easton St. 2/2 $2,280-2,345 1,101-1,226 1
294 units
Lombard
Apex 41* Studio $1,540 571 1
2760 S Highland Ave. 1/1 $1,680-2,200 719 4
181 units 2/2 $2,229-3,230 1,116-1,386 8
City View at the Highlands 1/1 $1,616-2,108 598-791 12
2720 S Highland Ave. 2/2 $2,052-2,223 1,035 8
403 units
The 450 Studio $1,774-1,874 625 12
450 Woodmoor Dr. 1/1 $2,005-2,272 815-976 101
288 units 2/2 $2,790-3,165 1,281 42
* Marq on Main offering 1 month free with December moves. Apex 41 offering 1-2 months free on certain units
with 16-month leases (rents shown are for 12 months). Wheaton 121 giving $2,400 discount on studio unit.
Note: Availability based on active listings for December 2021. Most buildings will have a handful more
available in January. The 450 is still within initial lease-up after first moves began March 1, 2021.
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Representative Class A Market-Rate Apartments
Avere on Duane
Wheaton 121
Courthouse Square
The 450
City View at the Highlands
Apex 41
ReNew Downer's Grove
Marq on Main
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A�ordable Apartments in Glen Ellyn
Forest Apartments
Brandon Court
520 Pershing Ave.
555 Pershing Ave.
Source: Kretchmer Associates 33 Senior All ages
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Roosevelt Road Hotel Properties
DRAFrequently Asked Questions
Updated 4.4.2022
SITE INFORMATION
1. What is the size of the of the hotel site?
The site consists of six parcels and the Exmoor
Avenue right-of-way. In total, the site is 2.2
acres with frontage on both Roosevelt Road
and Taft Avenue.
2. What about the current buildings on the
site?
There are two buildings on the site – a third building was previously demolished. The
eastern building is two stories and the western building is a combination of two and
three stories. Each building is approximately 20,000 square feet for a total of 40,000
square feet. Both buildings are currently vacant.
3. What is the current zoning?
The property is currently zoned C3 commercial zoning which allows for a wide range of
auto-oriented commercial uses.
4. What is the Comprehensive Plan designation?
The 2001 Comprehensive Plan designates the site for commercial uses. The draft 2021
Comprehensive Plan identifies the site as a catalyst site for redevelopment, appropriate
for office, retail or other commercial uses.
5. Is the property within a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District?
Yes, the properties are located within the boundaries of the Roosevelt Road TIF District,
which was established in 2013. For more information on the TIF, click here.
6. What are the current site constraints that may impact redevelopment?
The site has many challenges. The frontage along Roosevelt Road is limited at
approximately 125 feet. The frontage along Taft Avenue is more significant (850’) but
less desireable from a commercial standpoint. Exmoor Avenue is public right-of-way
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that splits the property. A large storm water structure is located underneath Exmoor,
which will necessitate maintaining an easement overtop the structure. This easement
cannot be built upon, restricting potential building layouts. Roosevelt Road is a state
route and access is controlled by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).
Changes to site access to/from Roosevelt Road must be reviewed and approved by
IDOT. There is also a significant grade change from the north (Roosevelt) to the south
(Taft) of the site, which will impact redevelopment costs and site design.
7. What is the history of the site?
The hotel buildings were constructed in the 1950’s and were operated as traditional
hotels for several decades. Unfortunately, previous owners of the hotels failed to
maintain the buildings and they fell into disrepair. The eastern building sat vacant for
several years while the western building was operated as an extended stay hotel. Due to
the deteriorated nature of the building, it attracted criminal activity. The Village Police
Department regularly monitored the properties and were frequently called to address
drug activity, vandalism and other illegal activities. The properties were for sale on-and-
off for several years. In order to address the ongoing deterioration of the structures and
continued criminal activity on the site, the Village stepped in to purchase the properties.
8. Did the Village complete an Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) of the property?
Yes, the Village completed a Phase 1 ESA, which can be viewed here.
PURCHASE
9. Did the Village obtain an appraisal for the site before purchasing it? What did the
property appraise for?
Yes, the Village obtained an independent appraisal which can viewed here. The property
was appraised at $2.175 million.
10. When did the Village purchase the properties?
The Village entered into a Purchase and Sale agreement to buy the properties on July
2021. At the time the Village entered into the agreement, there were 19 guests staying
on the property. A condition of the sale was that both buildings must be vacant at time
of closing. The Village closed on the purchase of the properties on January 12, 2022.
11. What did the Village pay for the properties and how was the purchase funded?
The Village purchased the properties for $2.85 million. The Village paid for the
properties through General Fund Reserves ($2,000,000), Corporate Reserve Fund
($500,000) and the Roosevelt Road TIF Fund ($350,000).
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FUTURE USE
12. What does the Village plan to do with the site?
The Village has hired a consultant, Kon Savoy Consulting Group, to assist the Village
Board in evaluating potential uses for the site. Using feedback obtained through the
public engagement process and data from Market Assessment completed by the
consultant, the Village Board will evaluate the feasibility of various office, commercial
and residential. Ultimately, the Kon Savoy will assist the Village in preparing a Request
for Proposals (RFP) to solicit development proposals for the site for redevelopment.
13. Will the Village be demolishing the buildings?
The Village is currently evaluating whether to demolish the existing building. Both
structures have been secured (boarded up). The Village Board will consider estimates to
demolish the buildings and if it is determined in the best interest of the community to do
so, the Village will solicit bids in accordance with our purchasing policy
14. How is the Village engaging the public?
The Village has set forth a multi-step public engagement process in order to gather
community input on redevelopment alternatives for the site. The process includes the
following steps:
a. Community Open House - March 7, 2022
b. Establishment of an Ad Hoc Work Group - Listening Session, April 6, 2022
(Additional listening sessions TBA)
c. Concept Design Charrette
d. Presentation to Plan Commission of Concepts & Public Comment
e. Presentation of Village Board Concept & Public Comment
The public may also comment through Social
Pinpoint. Comments can be filtered based on
content and sorted by date or popularity.
15. What are the results of the Market
Assessment?
The Market Assessment completed by Kon
Savoy in partnership with Valerie Kretchmer
and Associates identified a demand for small
scale commercial uses and a variety of multi-
family housing uses. It did not identify a demand for office uses on the site, due to
existing available space in the market area. The complete Market Assessment can be
viewed here.
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16. Once a developer is selected then what happens?
All development proposals would be required to provide a proforma and illustrate what
the return on investment the Village would receive for any particular proposal. Once a
proposal is decided upon, the selected developer will have to negotiate the purchase of
the property from the Village, seek the appropriate zoning approvals and obtain all
required building and storm water management permits. There will be a variety of
public input opportunities throughout the review and approval process which is typical
with many redevelopment projects within the Village.
17. There has been some discussion about affordable housing on the site? What is
meant by “affordable” housing?
“Affordable housing” is a general term that has many different definitions which can
include many different types of housing and populations.
a. Affordable Housing. Housing that has a value, cost or rental amount that is within the
means of a household that may occupy moderate-income or low-income housing. In
the case of owner-occupied dwelling units, housing that is affordable means housing
in which mortgage, amortization, taxes, insurance, and condominium or association
fees, if any, constitute no more than 30 percent of the gross annual household
income for a household of the size that may occupy the unit. In the case of dwelling
units for rent, housing that is affordable means housing for which the rent and
utilities constitute no more than 30 percent of the gross annual household income
for a household of the size that may occupy the unit. Source: Affordable Housing
Planning and Appeal Act, or PA 93-595
b. Attainable Housing. There is no universal definition of attainable housing. Some
identify the term as equivalent to affordable housing and yet others define it as for-
sale housing that is affordable to households with incomes between 80 and 120 of
the area median income. Many reports on the US Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD), website use the terms interchangeably. For the purposes of
this memo, attainable housing is defined as equivalent to affordable housing.
c. Age-in-Place Housing. Diversity of affordable housing in a community that allows
residents to remain in their community without losing quality of life and access to
familiar community services as they age. Age-in-place and age-in-community are
sometimes used interchangeably, however age-in-place is more focused on people
remaining in their current homes.
d. Low-Income Housing. Housing that is affordable, according to the US Department of
Housing and Urban Development, for either home ownership or rental, and that is
occupied, reserved, or marketed for occupancy by households with a gross
household income that does not exceed 50% of the area median household income.
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e. Acheivable or “Missing Middle” Housing. A type of housing classified by both building
type and income bracket of residents; consists of duplexes, townhomes, multi-plexes
and other multi-family developments scaled to blend within single-family
neighborhoods that are also attainable for single persons, couples, and seniors not
living within a senior housing development intended for exclusively seniors.
f. Affordable Senior Housing. A type of affordable multi-family residential housing or
housing subsidy intended for use by people of retirement age, typically
benchmarked as age 65 or older, within the middle- or low- income brackets; this
can include, but is not limited to, housing developments such as independent living
communities, assisted living communities, and memory-care facilities for those
experiencing declining memory function; may also consist of programs which
subsidize housing costs for qualifying residents (age and income).
g. Workforce Housing. Broadly considered housing which is ‘affordable’ for moderate or
middle income households’; specifically considered housing which is no more than
30% of the household income for those households earning 80-120% of the area
median income; usually excludes households which do not qualify for housing
subsidies; intended for households to live in the communities in which they work.
h. Supportive Housing. Supportive housing provides on-site or near-site professional
and case management services that assist residents in need of specific support in
order to thrive while living independently. These services could range from
answering questions and help finding community resources to more complex issues
involving intellectual or physical challenges. Educational and social programs are
also provided to residents.
i. Accessible Housing. Housing is accessible when it is close to essential services like
public transportation, schools, grocery stores, and medical facilities. Accessible
housing is close to community amenities like restaurants, retail stores and libraries.
It also includes accessibility in terms of physical access to the building and within the
building as well.
18. Does Glen Ellyn have enough “affordable housing”?
This is a challenging question to answer as what constitutes “enough” affordable
housing is subjective. Under Illinois State Law, the Village is required to have 10% of
its housing stock qualify as “affordable”. Currently, the Village of Glen Ellyn exceeds
the State requirement, with a total of 16% of our housing stock being considered
“affordable”.
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