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Planning commission backs rezoning and PUD for 43‑unit senior affordable complex near Oakcrest Elementary
Summary
The Waukegan Planning & Zoning Commission voted Feb. 12 to recommend that city council approve a map amendment and planned unit development allowing a 43‑unit, age‑restricted affordable housing project at 1915 Beach Road and 3706 North Lewis Avenue; neighbors raised concerns about wetlands, flooding, traffic and privacy. The items advance to council on March 2.
The Waukegan Planning & Zoning Commission recommended that city council approve a map amendment and a planned unit development to allow a 43‑unit, age‑restricted affordable housing complex at 1915 Beach Road and 3706 North Lewis Avenue.
Tyler Williams, the city planner who presented the case, said the owner is seeking to rezone both properties from B2 (Community Shopping) to R4 (General Residential) so the proposed multi‑unit dwelling may proceed under a conditional use. He told commissioners the project site sits near Oakcrest Elementary and contains significant wetlands, which influenced the applicant’s decision to pursue a planned unit development combining the conditional use and related variances.
Why it matters: The developer, Pivotal Housing Partners, told the commission the project would add 43 age‑restricted (55+) affordable units and that the team intends to apply to the Illinois Housing Development Authority for 9% tax credits to support long‑term affordability. Neighbors said the site’s wetlands and…
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