Committee approves parcel consolidation, rezoning and permits to convert Glen Flora building to 14 residential units

The Waukegan Community Development Committee approved a package of four interconnected measures to convert an existing mixed-use building at 1020 West Glen Flora Avenue (and adjacent parcel at 1309 North Linden Avenue) into residential use.

City staff explained the four items considered together: (1) consolidation of two parcels into a single parcel to match the existing building footprint; (2) a map amendment changing zoning from community shopping to R-4 general residential to permit full residential use; (3) variances for interior side and corner side yard setbacks because the building already exists; and (4) a conditional use permit for a multi-unit dwelling to allow conversion to apartments. Staff said approval of later items depends on prior approvals in the sequence.

The applicant told the committee the project will create 14 apartments; some commercial tenants occupy the ground floor with leases that need to be managed as part of the conversion. Committee members asked about unit count and timing; staff said the project will proceed once permits and tenant lease timelines allow. Each ordinance and permit was moved and seconded in sequence and passed on roll calls.

The approvals do not record an implementation schedule beyond the standard permitting process; staff will continue to coordinate required permits and variances with the applicant.