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Planning Board grants major lot‑area variance for 441 West Hawkins to allow rebuilding and refinancing
Summary
The City of Kankakee Planning Board approved a major variance for 441 West Hawkins on Sept. 16, 2025, allowing the owner to rebuild the short‑term rental and pursue refinancing despite the lot’s substandard size. Planning staff attached conditions including compliance with fire, health and building codes and maintenance of rental licensing.
The City of Kankakee Planning Board on Sept. 16 approved a major variance that will let the owner of 441 West Hawkins Street rebuild and refinance a property currently operated as a short‑term rental.
Applicant Dustin Koy told the board the house has been fully remodeled and is being used as an Airbnb; he said he sought the variance after discovering the lot did not meet minimum area requirements during refinance efforts.…
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