Owner of Cox Mansion Site Withdraws Zoning Application
The billionaire owner of the site of the demolished Cox mansion has withdrawn his application to amend Highland Park’s zoning ordinance to permit the construction of a new home that would exceed the property’s maximum allowed height, the town announced in a Jan. 30 email.
“This decision reflects the applicant’s understanding of and commitment to addressing community concerns and ensuring solutions that avoid setting challenging precedents for the Town,” the email stated.
A public hearing on the amendment that was scheduled for Feb. 4 has been cancelled.
If approved by the Town Council, the amendment would have permitted the home at 4101 Beverly Dr. to include a cupola, or dome-shaped structure, extending its height to just under 65 feet, 10 feet higher than is currently permitted in the home’s zoning district.
The Highland Park Zoning Commission voted 3-2 in favor of recommending approval of an amendment on Jan. 23 after more than an hour of discussion.