Zoning Ordinance amendments. Director X’Xxxx said he had not received a lot of feedback regarding the amendments. He highlighted the sections regarding height in the Pontiac Lake Gateway district. He added the ZBA saw countless variances regarding lot coverage, and it made sense to increase the allowable lot coverage by 5% - 10%, depending on lot size. There was discussion on renaming Agricultural and Suburban Farm. The Planning Commission favored leaving the districts as is. Parking was another significant standard that was discussed. The ordinance standard would remain the same, but the change would make the minimum the maximum, effectively reducing the standard by 75%. If an applicant wanted more than the maximum allowed parking, they would need to seek a variance. Commissioner Xxxxxxx was concerned with parking problems in the future with strip centers with different use retailers. Director X’Xxxx said it was a possibility that parking could fall short in that instance, but for the most part, the change would be beneficial. The Planning Commission shared their support of the change to the parking minimum/maximum. ZBA approvals were extended to 12 months, and final site plan approvals were extended to 2 years. Chairperson Xxxxxx opened the public hearing at 8:24 P.M. There was one letter regarding the amendments to be included into the record. Chairperson Xxxxxx closed the public hearing at 8:24 P.M. MOTION by Commissioner Xxxxxxx, seconded by Commissioner Xxxxxxx recommend the Township Board adopt the Zoning Ordinance amendments, subject to the omittance of sections 11, 12, 14, and
Zoning Ordinance amendments. On October 3, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 22-O-174, amending Sections 8.3-9(6)(a)(6), 8.3-9(6)(b)(4), and 8.3-9(6)(b)(9) of the Waukegan Zoning Ordinance, regarding the Western Gateway Overlay District in the B2 Community Shopping District, to add “casinos” as permitted uses and adding definitions for “casino” and “helipad” to Section 13.2 of the Ordinance.
