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Zoning board backs reclassification of Crystal Lake garden-center site for general business uses
Summary
The Mid Cameron County Zoning Board of Appeals voted 7-0 to forward a request to rezone 7625 US Highway 14 in Crystal Lake from B-1 (Neighborhood Business) to B-3 (General Business), clearing the way for proposed self‑storage and “flex space” uses but drawing objections from the City of Crystal Lake.
The Mid Cameron County Zoning Board of Appeals voted 7-0 on a recommendation to the McHenry County Board to reclassify a 10.4‑acre site at 7625 U.S. Highway 14 from B‑1 (Neighborhood Business) to B‑3 (General Business). The petition, Z25‑0051, was presented by attorney Tyler Wilkie on behalf of property owner Timothy James.
Wilkie told the board the county’s 2030 plan supports the change. "The 2030 plan... actually supports the reclassification of this to a general business district," he said. The petitioner, Timothy James, testified the owners intend to develop a combination of self‑storage and so‑called “flex space” units for small businesses and indoor…
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