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Commission recommends map amendment to allow conversion of 860 Summit St. to 34 apartments
Summary
The Elgin Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-0 Oct. 6 to recommend City Council approve a map amendment and plan‑development departures allowing conversion of three connected buildings at 860 Summit Street into 34 residential units while retaining the front building for office uses.
The Elgin Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-0 on Oct. 6 to recommend City Council approve a map amendment and related departures to permit the adaptive reuse of part of the multi‑tenant complex at 860 Summit Street to residential use.
Why it matters: The proposal would convert the northern three of four connected one‑story buildings on the 3.1‑acre site into 34 dwelling units (22 studios, three one‑bedrooms and nine two‑bedrooms). Staff concluded the submission met standards for the map amendment and plan development and recommended approval with conditions. The commission’s recommendation moves the application to City Council for final action.
What staff reported: The site contains about 44,000 square feet of building area and a surface lot with 143 parking stalls. The applicant proposes to reallocate space on the…
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