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Land Use Commission approves Central Street townhomes major variation 7–1

Evanston Land Use Commission · July 23, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners approved a major variation allowing townhomes on Central Street with conditions; the motion carried 7–1 after absent commissioners reviewed the packet and voted in favor.

The Evanston Land Use Commission approved a major variation for a townhomes project on Central Street, bringing the motion to a 7–1 tally.

Chair Puktel announced that commissioners who had been absent at the prior meeting had reviewed the materials. Commissioner Berlin stated she had reviewed the packet and voted in favor; the chair then confirmed a final vote of 7–1 in favor of the major variation. Commissioners indicated the approval incorporated the conditions set out in staff materials and attendees were told to follow up with city staff on next procedural steps.

The commission treated this as old business carried over from a prior meeting; staff said applicants present at the hearing could follow up with staff for implementation details.