Committee approves temporary wireless tower permit at 36435 N. Garrick Ave.
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The Waukegan Community Development Committee voted to approve a conditional use permit for a temporary wireless communications tower at 36435 North Garrick Avenue, with staff noting the lease has a contingency that it becomes void if the FCC does not grant a license.
The Waukegan Community Development Committee voted to adopt an ordinance granting a conditional use permit for a temporary wireless communications tower at 36435 North Garrick Avenue (zoning calendar 2802).
At the meeting, staff said they modified the lease to meet the petitioner's requested price and added language specifying that if the Federal Communications Commission did not grant the necessary license, the lease would be void. Staff also noted the matter will appear on a future council date for final action and indicated the city is coordinating with legal counsel on outstanding terms.
The motion was made by Alderwoman Bolton and seconded by Alderman Martinez. A roll call recorded aye votes from Alderman Donnerworth, Alderman Martinez, Alderwoman Bolton and Chairman Felix; the motion carried.
No public speakers addressed the item at the committee meeting. The committee did not specify additional conditions beyond the lease language tied to FCC approval.