Duplexes coming to field off Mulford Road in Rockford
Jeff KolkeySix new two-family homes could soon be coming to an empty field off Mulford Road south of Newburg Road at 6002 Phaeton Drive.
Rockford City Council on Monday night unanimously approved a special use permit for the proposed development inside the Rosewood Subdivision of 12 residential units to move forward on Rockford's east side.
Ald. Mark Bonne, D-14, said the project proposed by Michael McNeely of Jaz's Properties Inc. could take advantage of a three-year property tax rebate and other incentives meant to spur new construction.
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Located on a little more than 2 acres, each three-bedroom, two-bath unit will have a kitchen, great room, laundry room and garage. The exteriors of the duplexes will feature brick and vinyl siding.
Jeff Kolkey writes about government, economic development and other issues for the Rockford Register Star. He can be reached at  (815) 987-1374, via email at jkolkey@rrstar.com and on X.