Plote Construction seeks to annex 178 acres in East Dundee for quarry and truck driving school

Plote Construction Inc. plans to annex 178 acres on Route 72 into East Dundee for a rock quarry and truck driving school. The East Dundee Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval, pending Elgin City Council's decision. The company seeks two special use permits: one for mineral extraction and another for vehicle parking. Plote also requests zoning variances related to paving, landscaping, and lighting due to ongoing reclamation work on the site. Once reclamation is complete, the area could support various developments, including contractor yards and retail spaces. Plote has a long history in East Dundee, having built numerous facilities in the industrial park.