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Commission recommends 8-foot backyard fence for Pine Street homeowner citing dust and noise from adjacent bike path

2959347 · April 11, 2025
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Summary

Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a variance allowing an eight-foot backyard fence at 723 Pine Street, after the homeowner described ongoing dust and noise from the adjacent Robert McClory bike path and staff noted Lake County plans to pave the trail at an unspecified future date.

The Waukegan Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday recommended approval of a variance to allow an eight-foot backyard fence at 723 Pine Street, citing persistent dust and noise from the adjacent Robert McClory bike path.

The commission adopted the findings of fact and approved zoning calendar item 2780 by roll call; all commissioners present voted yes.

Planner Tyler Williams presented the item and said the existing lot is in an R-3 zone and the requested fence would exceed the…

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