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Committee approves zoning variances, a conditional-use permit and two liquor-license increases
Summary
The Waukegan Community Development Committee approved a set of zoning and licensing measures at its meeting, granting a setback variance for 705 Chestnut Street, a conditional-use permit and lot-size variance for an auto-repair business at 4840 Grand Avenue, and increases in the city's liquor-license totals to add one Class F-1 license at 2601 Grand Avenue and one Class K catering license for College of Lake County.
The Waukegan Community Development Committee voted to approve four items on its agenda during the meeting.
The committee approved an ordinance granting a variance for an accessory-structure setback at 705 Chestnut Street (zoning calendar no. 2786). The motion to approve was moved by Vice Chair Bolton and seconded by Alderman Martinez; the roll call showed unanimous support by the five members present and the motion passed.
The committee also approved a conditional-use permit (CUP) and accompanying lot-size variance to allow motor-vehicle repair and service on a lot smaller than the 15,000-square-foot requirement at 4840 Grand Avenue (zoning calendar no. 2787). Alderman Martinez moved the measure and Alderman Donaworth seconded. During discussion committee members emphasized concern about curbside storage and a potential "junkyard" appearance and asked what enforcement tools would be available after the business opens. Planning staff and code-enforcement staff told the committee that the approval includes voluntary…
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