General Mills proposes expansion at Geneva facility

General Mills in Geneva is proposing to expand its site for a 65,600-square-foot addition to its factory and an addition to its warehouse, documents show.

Both one-story buildings would be connected to the existing facility at 2089 Pillsbury Drive. The proposal includes an additional 42-space employee parking lot, an additional drive and parking for 62 trailers, according to the filing.

The proposal calls for new fencing and gates, additional storm sewer and stormwater management pretreatment. A new sanitary sewer lines, a lift station, landscaping and site lighting also are part of the plan.

General Mills would remove 47 trees, keep 201 trees and have a tree preservation plan, including trunk protection.

The planning and zoning commission on April 13 recommended approval with conditions. The city council is expected to vote on the proposal Monday.

The full proposal is on the city's website at geneva.il.us.