Rural character
Open land, mature trees, and agricultural landscapes are part of what makes the Red Gate Farm area distinct. Once lost, that character cannot be restored.
Citizens for Responsible Growth St. Charles
Protect rural character. Preserve open space. Demand responsible development.
Responsible Growth St. Charles is a resident-led effort promoting thoughtful planning and civic engagement. Our current focus is opposing the proposed Claibourne Farm development near historic Red Gate Farm. We believe St. Charles and Kane County deserve thoughtful planning, transparent review, and growth that fits the surrounding community.
Why residents are concerned
This is not opposition to all growth. It is a call for development that respects the land, nearby neighborhoods, infrastructure limits, and the long-term identity of St. Charles.
Traffic and safety
Residents deserve a careful review of road access, emergency response, school routes, pedestrian safety, and traffic impacts on nearby neighborhoods.
Habitat and drainage
Farmland and green space support wildlife, absorb stormwater, and provide environmental value. Any proposal should fully address these impacts.
The proposal deserves deeper public scrutiny.
Current public information describes a proposed residential subdivision and annexation request for land associated with Red Gate Farm near St. Charles. We are asking decision-makers to slow down, listen to residents, and require a plan that better reflects the surrounding area.
- Review compatibility with nearby neighborhoods and rural land uses.
- Require transparent traffic, drainage, environmental, and infrastructure analysis.
- Protect mature trees, natural buffers, and open-space character wherever possible.
- Give residents meaningful opportunities to comment before major decisions are made.
- Annexation is not necessary. The property can be developed within Kane County as currently zoned.
Where the property sits
The roughly 38-acre proposed site lies on a large portion of historic Red Gate Farm in St. Charles. Use the map below to see how it relates to nearby neighborhoods, roads, and open space.
Help us ask for a better plan.
Public pressure works best when it is respectful, specific, and visible. Share your concerns with City officials, attend meetings, and encourage your neighbors to get informed.
1. Sign and share the petition
2. Submit comments to local officials
3. Attend public meetings
4. Talk with neighbors
Contact the decision-makers
A short, respectful, specific message from a real resident carries more weight than any petition signature. Copy the sample below, personalize it, and send it to the people who will vote on this project.
Mayor, City of St. Charles
Clint Hull
Email: chull@stcharlesil.gov
Phone: (630)377-4444
City Council
Ward representatives
Find your ward and your alderperson's contact info on the City of St. Charles website.
Plan Commission
Commissioners
Public comment at Plan Commission meetings is a key step in the approval process. Member roster and meeting schedule are posted by the City.
Updates and key dates
Verified public meeting dates, agenda links, and City documents will appear here as they become available.
Next Meeting
Public comment opportunity
Date/time: TBD - Pending addition to upcoming agenda. Location: City Council Chambers (2 East Main Street, 60174).
Recent
Concept plan review
City materials indicate the concept plan was reviewed by the Plan Commission. View concept plan documents →
Ongoing
Resident outreach
We are gathering community support, sharing information, and encouraging residents to participate constructively in the public process.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers to the questions we hear most often from neighbors.
Are you opposed to all development in St. Charles?
No. We support thoughtful growth that fits the surrounding community, respects infrastructure limits, and is reviewed transparently. Our concern with this specific proposal is its scale and density relative to the rural Red Gate Farm area, and the open questions about traffic, drainage, and compatibility.
What would you support instead?
A plan that reduces density to better match the surrounding area, preserves mature trees and natural buffers, includes full traffic and stormwater studies, and gives residents meaningful time to review and comment before final votes.
Who is behind this website?
This site is run by local residents organized as Responsible Growth St. Charles. We are not a political party or a developer. We pay for hosting ourselves.
How do I make my comment count the most?
Write or speak in your own words, mention the specific street or neighborhood you live in, and name one or two concrete concerns. Personal, specific, respectful comments from real residents carry the most weight with elected officials.
I can't attend the meeting. Can I still help?
Yes. Written comments submitted in advance are part of the public record. Email your alderperson and the Plan Commission, sign the petition, and forward this site to neighbors.
Responsible growth means protecting what makes St. Charles worth calling home.
Join the effort
Add your name, volunteer, or request updates. A stronger community voice starts with neighbors staying informed and speaking up together.
Email: info@citizensforresponsiblegrowthstc.org
Location: St. Charles, Illinois and nearby Kane County neighborhoods
Social: [TODO: Facebook group or community page link]
Sign up / get in touch
Fill out the form below to add your name, volunteer, or get updates. Responses go directly to the organizers.
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