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Commission recommends rezoning at 831 South Washington to R‑3; variances discussed with off‑site parking condition

5965034 · September 9, 2025
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Summary

The commission recommended rezoning 831 South Washington from R‑1 to R‑3 and discussed major variances; commissioners asked the applicant to secure off‑site parking or formalize acquisition/lease arrangements before variances are finalized.

The Kankakee City Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve a map amendment to rezone 831 South Washington Avenue from R‑1 single‑family residential to R‑3 multifamily residential.

Applicant Julio Munoz (represented by Elizabeth Barbosa) told the commission he purchased the property from the land bank to rehabilitate it and rent units. Staff and commissioners expressed concerns about on‑site parking: the existing lot includes a double garage and a gravel area that…

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