Shiloh board approved $22 million BJC building
The Shiloh Board of Trustees approved a planned unit development (PUD) and six variance requests for the proposed $22 million BJC Medical Office Building during Monday’s Committee at Large meeting.
“It’s going to be a very nice, attractive building,” Shiloh Mayor Jim Vernier said.
Trustee Bob Weilmuenster was absent.
The building will be built on a 94-acre site next to the recently opened Memorial East Hospital campus at 1404 Cross St. in Shiloh.
“We’re excited to be apart of the Shiloh community,” said George Stock, of Stock and Associates Consulting Engineering.
The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the PUD and variances during its July 11 meeting, following a five-minute public hearing.
The commission voted unanimously to recommend approval to the board of trustees.
Trustee Kurt Burrelsman is looking forward to the new building.
“This is an exciting addition to the Shiloh community for sure,” Burrelsman said.
Final approval is expected Aug. 1 at the regular board meeting.
Included in the plans is construction of a surface parking lot and storm water facilities.
Some variance requests approved include increasing the height of the building from 35 feet to 54 feet; planting evergreens in addition to some canopy trees; and, the request not to include bicycle paths within the development as it could be a safety concern on the proposed pedestrian paths, especially for the elderly or infirmed.
Memorial East Hospital opened its doors in April.
Swansea-based Holland Construction Services has been selected to build the three-story, 70,622 square foot building, which will be owned by Memorial Regional Health Services.
In May, BJC HealthCare and Memorial filed a certificate of need application with the Illinois Health Facilities Review Board to erect the office building after its recent partnership with Memorial Hospital East became official in January.
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This story was originally published July 25, 2016 at 1:32 PM with the headline "Shiloh board approved $22 million BJC building."