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Assistant planner Tyler Williams presented the map amendment as one in a series of corrections following adoption of the Unified Development Ordinance. Williams said the rezoning will bring the property into conformance with the UDO and make certain auto‑related uses allowed under current rules. He described the change as a housekeeping item similar to others considered by the commission in recent months.

No members of the public spoke in opposition; staff said the rezoning should not change the legal status of neighbors' ability to file complaints or otherwise seek enforcement where appropriate. The commission made a finding that the amendment complies with section 4.07 C2B of the UDO and recommended approval. The recorded roll call vote was unanimous.

Next steps: The recommendation will be forwarded to the Community Development Committee and then to city council for final approval; staff noted the joint community development/city council hearing is scheduled for Jan. 21.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-01-09 City of Waukegan Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The commission recommended approval of a city-initiated map amendment to rezone 701 Belvidere Road from B2 (Community Shopping) to B3 (General Commercial), to align the property with the Unified Development Ordinance and allow auto‑related uses previously restricted.","taxTitle","Waukegan, DuPage County, Illinois","taxId",2647,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6395593,"Commission approves 5-foot privacy fence at corner lot on West Richland Avenue",683,1399000,2082000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2098531-64ccbcbd037dbe3ae247028c18ee71a1&start=1399&end=2082","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2098531-64ccbcbd037dbe3ae247028c18ee71a1/thumbnail_1399000.jpg","/articles/6395593/Waukegan/DuPage-County/Illinois/Commission-approves-5-foot-privacy-fence-at-corner-lot-on-West-Richland-Avenue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6395593-c80890021326e2db65b18b9f134fc314/orig.mp4?Expires=1775743838&Signature=U0desV0DTld~u9Bv-~QmUkAiU0XYZtWXVidUGukFfwwSmJZOVZxt4ZcXLcigimmu0QPCJWQnPKF83xtOLTtCc2g9qYUFXoYeUOE1riVmiEIW3g0Ko18uZ13MHNEC16cZsPq9Xz4um-wqgvgHBDA-zx~lxv0AcVIwVSyxSs~agdw~qyb-A6Aq0UOUU7SvT5pqr5bUkAyDozlhh7ColqJQJFy7c6kU5Fsw~21a68kPeE~vAzcS4qn1~ogSg5ZmTBS4JbksmC6ns4uZ0mV7JzrNfGQDOmBni6S53odLLjJGr6F0XpACTZalYq7Is2KDUoPkWpQxEBfSSHcOVcdTkNDe~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waukegan Planning and Zoning Commission approved a variance on Jan. 9 permitting a 5-foot privacy fence in the corner side yard at 1520 West Richland Avenue.

City staff explained that corner side yards are treated like front yards under the Unified Development Ordinance, which normally allows only 4-foot ornamental fences in those locations. Staff told commissioners this particular fence line sits far enough from the intersection — roughly 50 feet — so it would not obstruct driver sight lines, and therefore does not conflict with visibility requirements.

Applicant Anita Rista described repeated incidents on and near the property, saying residents have experienced vehicle break‑ins, trespassing and at least one reported shooting near the lot. “We had our car stolen from the property…They found a shotgun under our pine tree,” Rista told the commission, adding that the family has a 10‑year‑old who plays outside and that the fence is sought primarily for security and child safety.

Neighbor Helen Ross, who lives at 1512 Richland, spoke in support and recounted thefts, a bullet striking a nearby house and regular trespassing in the area: “It’s terrible over there,” Ross said, urging the commission to approve the measure. Staff also noted the applicant had received a code‑compliance violation for building without a permit; the variance petition accompanies the permitting process.

Motion and outcome: The commission voted, by recorded roll call, to adopt the findings of fact and approve the variances as set forth in zoning calendar 2771. The roll call showed unanimous support. Commissioners discussed proximity to the intersection and confirmed no sight‑line conflict was expected.

The variance grants an exception to the UDO fence height/type standards at this corner lot; it does not alter other code compliance requirements that remain under review.","The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a variance allowing a 5-foot privacy/security fence in a corner side yard at 1520 West Richland Avenue, citing safety concerns presented by the petitioner and neighborhood supporters.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6395597,"Planning commission recommends variance for impervious coverage at 230 Stewart Avenue",646,758000,1404000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2098531-64ccbcbd037dbe3ae247028c18ee71a1&start=758&end=1404","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2098531-64ccbcbd037dbe3ae247028c18ee71a1/thumbnail_758000.jpg","/articles/6395597/Waukegan/DuPage-County/Illinois/Planning-commission-recommends-variance-for-impervious-coverage-at-230-Stewart-Avenue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6395597-afd13831d2221baae921402b6ac6c558/orig.mp4?Expires=1775743838&Signature=dwAYKFuSqRtPEDMw0yZ3dO9TqPj1dKMId8B3VSdlF7cfQUTGeUlqOsYMiCoeREBir-30XmPAotZzkrxZIYmeatOwiX05V~CV-dZDmTbh57xb6XUbbM1xfBdORGy8UzuTjjUIez0sfX~93UpdCY~ZGHnBoaClftwY1TUblF~6TY8o1WITLd1JRg5ngkhe3fp6bDgjvC2q~tAEnrB1-8Frda37~-5HuyuwhRHohbnTwqCalmjXr7Ygt0l54bEFn7JDb0-FUDMmmakIsenRbNqlGFL~1O1KfrBjucR7SJIvRHi~tbsIf4RUFxCX35zs0B025EYHcDNXhO0anoqMV-448Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Waukegan Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously on Jan. 9 to recommend approval of a major variance allowing more impervious coverage than the Unified Development Ordinance permits at 230 Stewart Avenue.

City staff said the property is a single-family lot in the 6th Ward where the UDO limits yard impervious coverage to 40 percent. The proposal would leave the lot “just shy of 68%” coverage and involves about 1,400 square feet of paving, staff said. Because the requested coverage exceeds the quantitative authority of the commission, the vote was a recommendation to the Community Development Committee and city council.

The variance was presented to the commission as a negotiated solution following a code-compliance investigation that began in May 2023 after the city received a complaint about shed construction and other work done without permits. City staff described multiple meetings with the homeowner that produced the current plan. Architect John Baccarinen, speaking for the homeowner, said some work occurred without permits during the COVID period and that the homeowner agreed to remove an unpermitted shed and to reduce paving. Baccarinen said the homeowner also needs an accessible ramp for a parent moving into the house: “She did some work on the driveway…She did do the shed without a permit. So she's agreed to remove that and some of the paving.”

Commissioners asked technical questions about materials and layout; staff confirmed the existing permitted driveway will remain and that the revised plan adds green space while still exceeding the 40 percent limit. Commissioner Haug complimented the property’s upkeep during discussion: “You have the most beautiful lawn I think I've ever seen in Waukegan,” Haug said.

Motion and next steps: The commission adopted the findings of fact and recommended approval of the variance (zoning calendar 2770). The recorded roll-call vote was unanimous. The item will be considered by the Community Development Committee and then city council; staff noted the committee hearing is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 3, at 5 p.m. in the chamber.

The record includes a letter of support from a neighbor at 234 Stewart Avenue that was read into the minutes; the author said he was disabled and could not notarize the letter. The commission’s recommendation does not itself change the zoning or grant the variance — final action rests with city council.","The Waukegan Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a major variance that would allow rear-yard impervious coverage above the UDO limit at 230 Stewart Avenue; the matter moves to the Community Development Committee and city council for final action.","actionData","errors"]

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Commission recommends rezoning of 701 Belvidere Road from B2 to B3

Commission approves 5-foot privacy fence at corner lot on West Richland Avenue

Planning commission recommends variance for impervious coverage at 230 Stewart Avenue