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Staff explained that the commission’s zoning authority derives from the Illinois Municipal Code and the city’s Unified Development Ordinance. Trainers reviewed the standard six findings the commission must make when granting variances — including unique physical conditions, lack of self-created hardship, no harm to public welfare and no impairment to neighboring properties — and emphasized that the burden of proof rests with applicants.

The training covered meeting and records law obligations. Staff warned commissioners that contemporaneous communications (email, texting, social media replies) among a majority of a quorum can create an unlawful meeting under the Open Meetings Act; the presenters advised avoiding \"reply all\" and to use BCC for staff-distributed emails to avoid inadvertent gatherings. The session also summarized two recent court decisions on officials’ social media and explained that if a local elected or appointed official possesses and uses authority to speak for the city, their account may be treated as a public forum with First Amendment implications.

Presenters reviewed evidence and due-process rules at hearings: objectors and applicants have rights to present testimony and request continuances, and the commission should avoid adjudicating matters based on evidence not presented in the public hearing. The training closed with a review of the city’s ethics code and gift rules, including prohibitions on receiving gifts from prohibited sources (people or entities that seek action from the commission) and available exceptions such as items paid at market value or generally available public offers.

Staff made training materials available to commissioners after the session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-02-13 City of Waukegan Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Staff delivered annual training covering the Planning and Zoning Commission’s zoning authority under the Illinois Municipal Code and the Unified Development Ordinance, variance standards, Open Meetings Act and FOIA obligations, due-process considerations in hearings, and the city’s ethics and gift rules.","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},6328966,"Commission recommends approval for indoor pickleball facility at 699 Lakehurst Road",1036,1674000,2710000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2316671-9049735ab238c8d3fe64d766934a1d53&start=1674&end=2710","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2316671-9049735ab238c8d3fe64d766934a1d53/thumbnail_1674000.jpg","/articles/6328966/Waukegan/DuPage-County/Illinois/Commission-recommends-approval-for-indoor-pickleball-facility-at-699-Lakehurst-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6328966-10353b2b33a33ed4c8e914092b756b57/orig.mp4?Expires=1771214879&Signature=WNOY1cLCJ51c0JY0gMUWr~qTP06wykCqSexevsDsCC25p-UzO5NQ2Xf1cODp9yNO3ZCrMCiOa-Re61gMOPF65swuqRQDd8~CTWqsza1SOzbMy7yGmYhWu1Q5hvdSlGjGn3rYKMxyrH0YEqM0LcLIEUMG-ONA8xak23MajsCqtJ~OxwjrRsJzbvOcIizoncBdWba0sJYvI2S3HoBDUAKu2bJ1hE-wpKl9zu0fHo1XfIU0iPfL1v5umarf--wcAdA9ZhuT4vTzb~lRtGWPIU4EtZ59f0lk1p6kPZ3aVc6ORrA1NWdAtKxNPjHuy9cWq693J5JcBMzEre0FJqV4I2TysQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for an indoor recreational facility at 699 Lakehurst Road in the city’s Entertainment District. Staff described the proposal as a membership-based, indoor pickleball facility called Pickleball Kingdom and recommended conditions including a 24-month timeline to bring perimeter and interior parking landscaping into compliance.

Planner Tyler Williams told the commission the 35,000-square-foot building has been vacant since 1992 and is located on the southern edge of Fountain Square near the future casino development. Architect Alexander Quintanilla presented renderings and said the plan calls for 13 full-size indoor courts, a mezzanine viewing deck, community rooms and membership- and daily-use options. Quintanilla described Pickleball Kingdom as \"a family oriented experience\" and said there will be no outdoor courts.

The staff report recommended a write-in/write-out access restriction to reduce left-turn conflicts onto Lakehurst Road and required interior parking-island and perimeter landscaping to meet the Unified Development Ordinance standards within 24 months. The applicant confirmed awareness of the conditions and agreed he could meet them. Staff also explained that any sale or dispensing of alcohol would require a liquor license under the city's liquor ordinance; the applicant said the food service would be grab-and-go with only the potential for prepackaged beer and wine, not a full bar.

Commissioners asked about membership costs, hours and operations; the presenter said average membership fees are about $100 and proposed hours would be roughly 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. The commission recorded its roll-call vote on the recommendation: Grimes — yes; Haug — yes; Young — yes; Haines — yes; Anderson — yes; Bill — yes. The planning commission’s recommendation will go to City Council for final action on March 3.

Staff emphasized that approval is a recommendation and that building, fire and other department permits and inspections must be complete before operation begins.","The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a conditional use permit for an indoor recreational facility (Pickleball Kingdom) at 699 Lakehurst Road in the Entertainment District, subject to staff conditions including landscaping, parking and an access restriction. The item advances to City Council March 3.",{"_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},6328970,"Waukegan commission recommends approval for motor-vehicle sales at 3030 Washington Street",923,639000,1562000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2316671-9049735ab238c8d3fe64d766934a1d53&start=639&end=1562","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2316671-9049735ab238c8d3fe64d766934a1d53/thumbnail_639000.jpg","/articles/6328970/Waukegan/DuPage-County/Illinois/Waukegan-commission-recommends-approval-for-motor-vehicle-sales-at-3030-Washington-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6328970-f82118a1dba892034f84bba7677d08f1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771214879&Signature=Hs44op-nztJV~9bayayu9dAVFbsx~ZZlDdn~q-16IPNRh1RAR7sXVzuyjCQbFzo1k74rRQBvjrK1yRyg0Vs36H6x-a9Wu~5bvPZ4KmQRcVTeT-p-BlSunquOnrc0Krx2PS32LpG7DA3yBqjF35QHxIZdW8Y3Ns-l2K2dtKP--fdhPQKdVhbkL5aGnC6KT9PL9gWLgVtPnP8-spuilht8duyTlZ6pLHw8cME4Z1G4YF27RcNgcMj1CZD2HJEbp47O0hIxbq~ffSxNN08Yh22jb9yLTFTL9Hvq559f74SH~AMMZY7tt2ueIhoRU~~v22ho5XZWM20t-sRM1L4d6eE5xA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for motor vehicle sales at 3030 Washington Street, the commission decided during its regular meeting. The motion to adopt the staff findings and recommend approval with the conditions listed in the staff report passed in a roll-call vote with all members voting yes.

The permit application, presented by city planning staff, describes long-standing motor-vehicle uses on the site and lists 15 staff conditions intended to address repeated problems at other auto sales lots. The staff presentation noted the site was built in 1975, has been used for vehicle sales and repair for many years, and currently lacks required landscaping and interior parking-island spacing. The report requires compliance with landscaping and parking standards within 24 months.

Applicant Sergey Makhnotka told the commission he intends to operate a car sales and service business at the property and said, \"I will meet all these requirements.\" When commissioners asked about fleet size he said, \"I think about 100.\" Staff and commissioners clarified that each vehicle must have a designated parking space and that inoperable or visibly damaged vehicles will not be allowed on the lot under the conditions.

City staff and the fire department flagged building-code issues that must be resolved before a business license is issued. Staff noted portions of the building previously separated by a wall are now open, which affects fire-suppression requirements; the staff report states that buildings over 5,000 square feet must be sprinklered. Staff also pointed to city code section 11-36 covering disposal and storage of certain wastes and said the fire department inspects for safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials.

The motion that passed recommended the commission adopt the findings of fact and recommend approval of the conditional use permit with the listed conditions. The commission recorded its votes by name during roll call: Grimes — yes; Haug — yes; Young — yes; Haines — yes; Bill — yes; Anderson — yes. The commission Chair noted the item will proceed to the City Council on March 3 for final action.

Commissioners and staff repeatedly emphasized that the conditional use approval is subject to meeting all city codes and the listed conditions, and that the approval does not authorize operation until required inspections and permits are complete. If Council denies the permit, the property would remain vacant until a permitted use is identified.","The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a conditional use permit allowing motor vehicle sales at 3030 Washington Street, subject to staff conditions including parking layout, landscaping and code compliance. The permit will go to City Council for final approval March 3.","actionData","errors"]

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