Lake County Gazette

City of North Chicago Economic Development/Planning/Zoning Committee met April 7

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Alderman Smith called the meeting to order.

ROLL CALL:

Present: Jackson, Coleman, Evans, Allen, Smith, Murphy, January

Absent: None

I. DISCUSSION – 1606 SHERIDAN ROAD – SPECIAL USE PERMIT – ADELANTE CENTER FOR ENTREPRENUERSHIP:

E&CD Director Taylor Wegrzyn was requesting relocation to 1606 Sheridan Rd., North Chicago, IL. The Zoning Board Association agreed with the conditions. This would require a Special Use Permit for a Community Resource Center at 1606 Sheridan Rd. Hours were from 8-8 p.m. and would limit accessory pantry use. If any traffic congestion issues, they could conduct a traffic study.

Alderman Coleman addressed the current parking dilemma. It was no fault to the landlord or tenants. He asked how it would be resolved. Mr. Wegrzyn was not aware of a written agreement to share the parking. He suggested a discussion with the owner of the building. The new tenants were forced into the union of (1) parking lot. The landlord has increased the tenant’s rent to reserve place for parking.

Kenneth Barber, Executive Director, explained there were (3) Commercial Vehicles and was only a tenant constrained by the lease. Alderman Coleman strongly stated he wasn’t addressed by the business and that business need to reach out to the Alderman.

II. DISCUSSION – 2525 GREEN BAY ROAD – SPECIAL USE PERMIT – YBLC, INC:

Mr. Wegrzyn explained that Youth Build Lake County would be the new tenants of Great Lakes Credit Union, seeking a Community Resource Center. The Regular operations would continue with a 3,600 ft. space for the drive-up window at GLCU (Great Lakes Credit Union). This was a request for the Special Use Permit for Youthbuild, Inc. There was a unanimous decision by the Planning/Zoning Commission. The petitioner was present. The Youthbuild’s lease on Kemble Ave. was expiring and would be moving to the new location at 2525 Green Bay Rd.

Tameka Wilson Youthbuild’s Executive Director explained.

III. DISCUSSION – INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR ABANDONMENT PROCEEDINGS – NORTHERN ILLINOIS LAND BANK:

Mr. Wegrzyn was considering an Intergovernmental Agreement. There was no cost to join the Northern Illinois Land Bank, following membership. It would provide increased capacity to investigate vacant and abandoned properties. Membership would provide greater resources for the City in its efforts resolving abandoned land.

NEW BUSINESS

Alderman Coleman asked Mr. Wegrzyn to address the Alderman for business of specific ward

It was noted as such. He asked if Alderman Coleman could express preferred communication and would be discussed off the record.

Chief of Staff Jackson explained was directed by Alderman Coleman for the Chief of Staff and attorney for initial research of BYOB (Bring your own bottle) licenses. Alderman Evans questioned clarification of the acronym. It was stated typically to mean Bring Your Own Bottle.

Items I-III will be placed on the next Council Agenda, April 20, 2025.

Alderman January moved, seconded by Alderman Murphy that Economic Development/Planning/Zoning Committee Meeting stand adjourned.

ROLL CALL:

Ayes: Jackson, Coleman, Evans, Allen, Smith, Murphy, January

Nays: None

Absent: None

The meeting adjourned at 9:13 p.m.

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