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Commission recommends conditional use for Raekwon's Haven shelter at 509 Julian Street
Summary
The Planning & Zoning Commission voted to recommend city council approval of a conditional use permit for Raekwon's Haven, a small community residence for up to eight women and children, after staff outlined program rules and neighbors raised safety and supervision concerns.
The Waukegan Planning & Zoning Commission on Dec. 18 voted to recommend that the City Council approve a conditional use permit for Raekwon's Haven to operate a small community residence at 509 Julian Street.
Planner Tyler Williams told commissioners the proposal is for a residence for women and children under age 6 experiencing housing instability. Under the Unified Development Ordinance application, the maximum occupancy would be eight people including children, with each resident assigned a private bedroom and a maximum stay of two years. Williams said the application…
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