Planners in Sandwich OK 800 new homes

SANDWICH - The city's plan commission on Tuesday voted unanimously in favor of an approximately 800-home subdivision proposed for 360 acres north of Sandwich. The Deer Path Woods plan by Far West Properties now moves to the city council for its review. The council will make the final decision on the project, which would be located north of the Sandwich Sportsman's Club and east of Somonauk Creek. Current plans by Far West Properties call for 410 single-family homes and 390 townhome units on 360 acres. There also will be some 138 acres of open space in the development. The site plan also includes wooded pathways, a swimming pool, tennis courts and a 6-acre clubhouse area. According to Far West Properties LLC representative Scott Krill, revi