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City Council Approves Controversial Automotive Zoning Variations

August 05, 2024 | Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois



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City Council Approves Controversial Automotive Zoning Variations
In a recent government meeting, officials discussed a conditional use and zoning variations request for two automotive businesses located on a property that has undergone significant changes due to a right-of-way modification. The property, now approximately a quarter of an acre, is zoned C3 and consists of two parcels.

The applicant's request was initially deferred from a previous meeting to investigate potential code enforcement violations. However, it was confirmed that there are currently no violations on the property. Recent improvements have been made, including repairs to trash enclosures and updated parking striping, which were completed just before the meeting.

The property features six automotive bays on the east side and three on the west, with the owner managing both sides. To meet parking requirements, the business is leasing additional spaces from a neighboring property, the Alps Club, ensuring compliance with local regulations. The applicant confirmed that while they are leasing more spaces than necessary, this arrangement allows for efficient management of vehicles awaiting service.

The city council reviewed the zoning variation request, which aims to officially recognize the leased parking spaces as part of the business's total parking count. The proposal received unanimous support from the council, passing with a 4-0 vote, indicating a positive outlook for the automotive businesses involved.

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