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Staff told the board the moratorium, adopted in May of the prior year, remains in effect through November and that recent detached garages built on some lots pushed the intended size and bulk limits in the 2015 zoning code. Staff presented several regulatory approaches under consideration: limiting the percentage of the rear yard that an accessory structure can consume (staff noted many communities use 40% while Gurnee's current approach allowed 50% in some zones), regulating the measurement of height using mid‑span rather than peak roof for accessory structures, and establishing a maximum accessory square footage both as a percentage of the primary structure's footprint and as an absolute cap.

Staff also discussed measures to reduce the chance that garages are converted to habitable space, including prohibiting permanent built staircases to attic areas and preventing plumbing installations in accessory structures. A staff example noted that even unfinished attic areas can be adapted for storage with plywood decking over rafters, and the permanent staircase is a key indicator of potential conversion. Staff said one of the problematic examples included a detached garage as large as the house itself.

Board members suggested combining percentage-based limits with an absolute maximum so that large rural lots are not unduly restricted while smaller urban lots are protected from oversized accessory structures. Commissioners also proposed limiting the total number of accessory structures on a parcel and reducing the current rule allowing accessory square footage to equal the primary dwelling's footprint to a smaller fraction (one suggestion was 75%). Staff said they will draft amendments and return with recommended language in the coming months.

Next steps: staff will prepare draft ordinance language reflecting the board's guidance and bring it back for further review, with the moratorium in place until November.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - Village of Gurnee Regular Planning and Zoning Board","oneSentenceSummary","After a moratorium on oversized detached garages, the Gurnee Planning and Zoning Board discussed on July 16 draft code changes to limit garage bulk, height and conversions to habitable space.","taxTitle","Gurnee, Lake County, Illinois","taxId",55474,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6164960,"Developers seek C-2 rezoning at Route 120 corner; board raises buffer and access concerns",1062,654000,1716000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5426529-ca275acd5db9f26224a8742ac10f095e&start=654&end=1716","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5426529-ca275acd5db9f26224a8742ac10f095e/thumbnail_654000.jpg","/articles/6164960/Gurnee/Lake-County/Illinois/Developers-seek-C-2-rezoning-at-Route-120-corner-board-raises-buffer-and-access-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6164960-e42af622a1bdfed960c3ca6399fffe77/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152680&Signature=c7a8wXrWoALOljayzuUUwfg6iNksOKuK-l7xfmkmGSuYT9U4T7~rOlipVVn~qmVxTN9esDfwxs5kIIdTBFEhQnV0kRgc-tkFats5zKS7Ql9~f9pE2dOhe2-iJ02n3xrROnF-glPd7bS75qmmTmuwgKh3uX2R0JKX-nWzFvNYzKE5alJK83U1yGUnBvHvwGXeFwGSShA433gqKU3uPE3Hc8g17LYrXPcHc6-7kgyauelYwJXKfT~rsROXuupcJU3-b5jYqBRQwgXkeEGI1k4TpkapcYHOYJiz~8IXdWhqQzFDcQKHDkoKvRIc6D54XSJLy9Qu7NBoBSt5cLM057Cf1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Belvedere Real Estate LLC presented an informal rezoning concept to the Village of Gurnee Planning and Zoning Board on July 16 for parcels at the northeast corner of Auplain Road and Belvedere Road (Route 120). The applicant asked whether the board would support rezoning roughly a little more than 1 acre from single-family residential to C‑2 community commercial to accommodate a convenience store, retail building or similar neighborhood commercial use.

Developers Hekmat Shamat and Raf Shamat said they were seeking rezoning to allow future commercial development and that they were still assembling parcels and concepts. \"We are seeking at this time, rezoning for future development,\" Hekmat Shamat told the board.

Board members and staff responded that the parcel is narrow and tight for the uses proposed, noted the lack of a detailed site plan, and expressed reluctance to relax required residential buffers without seeing specific designs. Staff noted the property is currently shown as residential in the comprehensive plan. Commissioners advised the applicants to pursue a more detailed plan and to consult neighbors on connectivity and buffering; one board member suggested a PUD (planned unit development) or a use‑restricted PUD rather than a straight C‑2 zoning change to limit by‑right commercial uses.

Concerns raised during the informal review included the 30‑foot residential buffer to the rear and 25‑foot roadway buffers along Auplain Road and Route 120, constrained lot depth, potential access limitations because Route 120 has limited access controls and portions of Oak Lane are under Lake County DOT jurisdiction, and pedestrian connectivity to adjacent subdivisions. The board did not take formal action; staff and the applicants said they will return with additional materials and engineering plans for future consideration.

Next steps: applicants said they are working with an architect and will provide additional concept plans and neighborhood engagement at a future hearing.","Belvedere Real Estate LLC presented an informal concept to rezone just over 1 acre at Auplain/Belvedere (Route 120) from single-family to C-2 community commercial for a potential convenience store or retail building; board members said the site is tight, urged more detailed plans, and flagged buffer, access and connectivity issues.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6164967,"Board backs Gurnee Park District zoning map amendment; district seeks municipal water",119,441000,560000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5426529-ca275acd5db9f26224a8742ac10f095e&start=441&end=560","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5426529-ca275acd5db9f26224a8742ac10f095e/thumbnail_441000.jpg","/articles/6164967/Gurnee/Lake-County/Illinois/Board-backs-Gurnee-Park-District-zoning-map-amendment-district-seeks-municipal-water","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6164967-d1eda3ee48b5346a2c7d7ad6e82ad927/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152680&Signature=W402Zzvm98t0oPOOC2NG5DOlMpmwQqIDoXfEQECoMbDrn8YL7PHd4uxzXUgVlIyzPAH3e5SBQYTUaZtixRyaLouW4Us~n3a8~s8ut2kmHEYAXULDnhXpPO1TPB~Z06E6DKiaTCeMfGsd0JPL72zvVw9a3EgZjp7JO6NyAOcS4R6cVV7XIChP6NG1IXWeWF2q4Bd4XATMrBG5pERr-r3lcHp7YU6U0KrbJOW2qNGEm5OPZhaAJhVtTLjq4t20-WzOhLQSHfrTd8NeCuqvII0HHXpEXA2Qzz9KqKpRQvbYJ~6re5nuPh7nMYGdhIbIdCPh-DMy-GXM3Fs1pwET4kRq8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of Gurnee Planning and Zoning Board on July 16 recommended that the Village Board approve a zoning map amendment requested by the Gurnee Park District to rezone roughly 6.79 acres along North Hunt Club Road from Lake County's AG (Agriculture) and E (Estate) designations to the Village of Gurnee's Public Land District.

Richard Plage, identified in the record as a trades/construction supervisor with the Park District, testified during the public hearing that the property has been used in its current condition for more than 30 years and that the Park District seeks connection to municipal water because \"our employees can't even drink the water out of the well\" and the well system is out of date.

No public opposition spoke during the hearing, and the board moved to recommend approval. A motion recommending the Village Board approve the rezoning was seconded and passed on a roll call vote; the chair announced the motion carried.

Next steps: the recommendation will be forwarded to the Village Board for final action; the Park District indicated the primary practical need for the rezoning is to obtain municipal water because the existing well is inadequate for staff use.","The planning board recommended the Village Board approve a zoning map amendment to rezone about 6.79 acres on North Hunt Club Road to Public Land District so the Park District can connect to the village water system; Park District representative said the existing well is outdated and not potable for staff.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":91,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6164972,"Planning board recommends approval of final plat for 6050 Gurnee Mills Circle subdivision",153,288000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5426529-ca275acd5db9f26224a8742ac10f095e&start=288&end=441","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5426529-ca275acd5db9f26224a8742ac10f095e/thumbnail_288000.jpg","/articles/6164972/Gurnee/Lake-County/Illinois/Planning-board-recommends-approval-of-final-plat-for-6050-Gurnee-Mills-Circle-subdivision","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6164972-6ee2a267d7d6c7c4d56757818419ad4c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152680&Signature=V7zhBtEo3y~YI2qxUjMjhUNtzkU2XntNNBjfD~sLjnB4aUci9H~7sWAr8a-G73F1Cv586WPB89FO2UqCzX7vNXBEZHyZwJ8~i9rq4bZl2VsyJmU1f22nPmUabYHe~bjt-wUgIR4zEw2Qxv99xTQbMn7O4hxEL0ITeVcWxZ2J9hEMnJNs8~uwvpSAiHajaXpcPbnllgdaLGBIVr8f2ForHl73thmQvxdZYCcmse7lb8hySTskB1dY0-XORH52u4ExE72Q~B3khqG1a7CYjP0s1yG0B~-c4lq3kh6StSQfrpwvOulk~uS6fDHSSnenGcj40GgyuJ7VqkdFvblo9sNX7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of Gurnee Planning and Zoning Board on July 16 voted to recommend that the Village Board approve a final subdivision plat for 6050 Gurnee Mills Circle, the former Toys \"R\" Us property.

Board members heard that the owner proposes dividing the site into three lots: two for the footprints of the existing buildings and a third lot that would contain the parking, drive aisles and landscape buffers serving Texas Roadhouse and Ashley Furniture. A declaration of covenants and easements would create an association to allocate maintenance responsibility for the shared lot.

Staff said the declaration of covenants would establish a business-owners association among the lots, specify maintenance responsibilities for Lot 3 (the parking lot), and give the village a secondary right of access to repair facilities and to place a lien on properties that fail to meet obligations.

A motion recommending the Village Board approve the final plat was made and passed on a roll call vote. The roll call recorded \"Aye\" from the attending members: Campbell; Morgan; Nurtaugh; Martin; Ware; and Zula. The board chair declared the motion carried.

Next steps: the recommendation will be forwarded to the Village Board for final action on the subdivision and associated covenants.","The Planning and Zoning Board recommended that the Village Board approve a final plat to subdivide the former Toys \"R\" Us site at 6050 Gurnee Mills Circle into three lots, including a dedicated parking lot for Ashley Furniture and Texas Roadhouse and a declaration of covenants to govern maintenance.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6164975,"Resident group urges mixed-use option for Route 120 rezoning",59,188000,247000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5426529-ca275acd5db9f26224a8742ac10f095e&start=188&end=247","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5426529-ca275acd5db9f26224a8742ac10f095e/thumbnail_188000.jpg","/articles/6164975/Gurnee/Lake-County/Illinois/Resident-group-urges-mixed-use-option-for-Route-120-rezoning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6164975-2c9a7c3b90f356ba6a888f565786b728/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152680&Signature=lWs6-kOLRGcue2FNY5UQ2zhIp-Oqhecgrm-R-W77aZyVbWKFJIZjFT2jiY2StOogNz3sZZSMh9uk-qLvc8acu-~Ttx0SP5SgNCuNOQulfoA-L02O0xp4cR6LACo7NmAW2RK6LcXYOPPzVuW8v~HIKcAUytcJZ34Mfpt9NSzCAwg0XVUvlbUUKsTfjjDNSH4rxJ55bOgGLSwIkfiW3VR36BBNOW8TcQxMGFO49k8sL5G943MZF9BPbpQ4YHQSGkEQBooqJpWV2lL-2TOjAhgbDf4JPXQXRWjJxDQL7gqhLKdOpwHSyftIxMr2jdDS-rMvm2ZCMTAgOZfD-hokRvQodQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Liz Nelson, a member of Joining Forces for Affordable Housing in Gurnee, urged the Village of Gurnee Planning and Zoning Board on July 16 to consider mixed-use development as part of a proposed zoning change for property on Route 120.

Nelson said the change under consideration on the board's agenda (item 7) would reclassify a single-family area to commercial and that a mixed-use plan with ground-floor commercial and one or two floors of multiunit housing could help meet local needs. \"Developing this property is mixed use commercial and residential with commercial property on First Floor and then multi unit housing on 1 or 2 additional floors would help to meet the housing need,\" Nelson told the board.

Nelson cited a Lake County partners housing analysis from 2023, saying it showed demand for about 7,900 housing units for seniors and families. She described the site near I‑94 as attractive for workers commuting to employment centers in Gurnee and Waukegan and urged the board and developers to consider combined commercial and residential uses.

The remarks were delivered during the board's public-comment period for items on that night's agenda; the board did not take action on the zoning map amendment during the meeting. Nelson identified herself as working with Joining Forces for Affordable Housing in Gurnee and spoke only during public comment.

Board procedure: the board will handle the formal public hearing on the rezoning request as part of the hearing process for the agenda item, and Nelson's remarks were recorded as public comment on the agenda item.","A resident housing advocacy group urged the Village of Gurnee planning board to consider mixed-use development for a Route 120 rezoning to address a 2023 Lake County housing analysis that found demand for senior and family units.","actionData","errors"]

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