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The Kankakee Planning Board granted one‑year extensions Jan. 13 for two previously approved major variances: PB2024‑11‑1 (408 South Dearborn) and PB2024‑11‑2 (1260 East Merchant).
Staff told the board the 408 South Dearborn project has an engineering/site‑plan packet under review and remains in building review; the applicant requested a one‑year extension and the board approved it by roll call. For 1260 East Merchant, staff said the applicant remains committed and the existing variance reduced required parking from 24 stalls to 18 with off‑site parking across the street; the original conditions (landscaping, screening, ADA stalls, drainage review and coordination on a mid‑block crosswalk) remain in force and the extension was approved.
Board members indicated they had no objection to granting the extensions given ongoing permitting and discussions with economic development about possible incentives; staff noted the extension process currently lacks a formal maximum number of renewals and that the board has granted similar one‑year extensions previously.
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