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Elgin commission approves church at 85 Market Street with 88-seat sanctuary
Summary
The Elgin Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a conditional-use application allowing the International Church of Foursquare Gospel to occupy 85 Market Street and install an 88-seat sanctuary; staff said the proposal meets standards and commissioners raised no objections about parking or design.
The Elgin Planning and Zoning Commission on March 2 approved a conditional-use application allowing the International Church of Foursquare Gospel to establish a church at 85 Market Street, including an 88-seat sanctuary, in a unanimous 7–0 vote.
Staff told commissioners the 21,000-square-foot property is zoned AB (area business) and that the proposed interior renovations — an 88-seat sanctuary and three smaller classrooms in the lower level — meet the standards for conditional use. Staff recommended approval subject to the conditions listed in the meeting packet. "We do have proof of proper notice," staff said during the…
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