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Committee approves rezoning, variances and a conditional use for planned 10th Street redevelopment
Summary
The committee approved a rezoning from R-3 to B-2, four front-yard setback variances, and a conditional use permit tied to a planned conversion of an old school on 10th Street into a community center/Harvest Market by an organization referenced as Ooma; renderings are posted online.
The Waukegan Community Development Committee on Feb. 2 approved a package of land-use actions for a planned redevelopment on 10th Street, including a map amendment to rezone several parcels from R-3 general residential to B-2 community shopping, a variance for front-yard setbacks, and a conditional use permit for a club/lodge/hall at the same address.
The clerk said items 4b, 4c and 4d are related and part of a planned redevelopment of an old school on 10th Street by a group referred to in the record as Ooma. Tyler from the city zoning staff described the project as “an expansion of the Harvest Market,” saying it will convert the old school building into a community center for meetings, community gatherings and administrative uses.
An alderman praised Ooma's community work and expressed support for the expansion, noting the area's needs and activity. Tyler told the committee that renderings and proposals are posted on the project website for public review.
Each of the three items was moved, seconded and approved in roll-call votes recorded in the meeting. The transcript records affirmative roll-call responses and the moderator announced that the motions carry.
Committee members did not record additional conditions or amendments in the meeting transcript; implementation and any site plans will follow normal staff review and permitting processes.
