Timeline of Events

Having a hard time keeping track of this saga? This section features an easy-to-follow timeline that highlights some of The Garfield's key developments. To further guide you, we have also provided links from various events to related information on this Web site.

2003

September 2003

Anno Domini IV submits application for The Garfield

November 2003

Garfield project appears before Plan Commission

2004

January 2004

Plan commissioners, Zoning & Public Safety recommend project

February 2004

Hinsdale Village Board approves The Garfield

2005

April 2005

Hinsdale Village Board approves development agreement for The Garfield

Anno Domini IV submits building plans.

May 2005

Building plan review is complete with permit process finished

June 2005

Village reneges on issuance of permits

July 2005

Hinsdale Zoning Board of Appeals begins public hearings to review the process that led to The Garfield’s approval.

August 2005

Village records: In tapping Nelson for ZBA chair, Woerner passed over 11 applicants

 

September 2005

ZBA Member Calls Hearings "Unlawful," Walks Out

December 2005

Zoning Board of Appeals votes to nullify approval of The Garfield

2006

March 2006

Hinsdale Village Board revokes approval of The Garfield

April 2006

Anno Domini IV sues village, seeking $10 million in damages

August 2006

Residents clamor for development like The Garfield

December 2006

Village legal fees in fighting The Garfield soar toward $500,000