‘It just doesn't seem very Barrington’: Commission opposes gated community at former PepsiCo site

Vintage Luxury Homes is seeking approval for the redevelopment of the former PepsiCo site. The Claremont development would include 88 custom luxury single-family homes. Courtesy of Barrington

Barrington plan commissioners unanimously opposed a proposed 88-home gated community, the Claremont, on the former PepsiCo property.

The village board will make the final decision, possibly at its Sept. 22 meeting.

While commissioners at Tuesday’s meeting supported residential development at the former commercial site at 617 W. Main Street, they rejected the gated community concept as inconsistent with Barrington's character.

“It just doesn't seem very Barrington,” Plan Commission Chairperson Anna Bush said. “It just doesn't seem community focused.”

Commissioner David Holtermann added: “I think