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Council denies variation of use at 616 Williamson after owner’s remarks
Summary
The council voted to deny a requested variation of use at 616 Williamson Avenue (ZBA 2025‑35) following a staff recommendation and public comment from the property owner, who said he intended to restore a downstairs apartment and believed the lot was R‑3 when purchased.
The Joliet City Council voted to deny an application for a variation of use for 616 Williamson Avenue (ZBA 2025‑35) after planning staff recommended denial.
Planning staff told the council the application sought permission for two primary uses in one structure — storage and residential — and evaluated the request against three criteria for a variation: whether the…
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