{"id":47,"date":"2025-07-17T08:15:58","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T13:15:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/developwaukegan.com\/?page_id=47"},"modified":"2025-08-25T15:02:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T20:02:10","slug":"countyclayton-development","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/developwaukegan.com\/?page_id=47","title":{"rendered":"County and Clayton Development Opportunity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-2-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5b46498e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1da03c2a wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.86), 1.5rem);\"><strong>This ~0.7 acre site is a prime development opportunity in the vibrant core of historic Downtown Waukegan. This property is steps away from the historic Genesee Theatre, popular bars and restaurants, art galleries, and the Union Pacific North Metra station.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-parallax\" style=\"min-height:828px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-93 size-full has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/developwaukegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Image-50_rc-edits.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#9197a2\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32a46761 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-549b0c86 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:200%\">\n<p>The Site presents a unique, high-impact redevelopment opportunity in the heart of Downtown Waukegan. Situated at the center of the City\u2019s ongoing revitalization efforts, the Site offers an unmatched combination of location, accessibility, economic potential, and cultural vibrancy. The Site is within walking distance of the Genesee Theatre, Three Brothers Theatre, and the Waukegan Arts District. The Site is also near several local restaurants and cafes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Site is situated on the corner of County Street and Clayton Street. Major roads into downtown include Grand Avenue, Washington Street, and Belvidere Road. Regional access to the Site is via I-94 and IL Routes 41, 120, and 137, Green Bay Road.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"County and Clayton Development Opportunity\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/68CElgNlDTo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-2-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d89aad35 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Request for Qualifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waukeganil.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/10721\/RFQ-County-and-Clayton-Development-Opportunity-20250717\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) can be viewed here<\/a><\/span> and is open through September 8, 2025 at 9am (CT).<\/strong> For the most current information and addendums, refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.demandstar.com\/app\/agencies\/illinois\/city-of-waukegan\/procurement-opportunities\/c9af102c-315f-4cb9-86f6-4733f5dca88b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DemandStar<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waukeganil.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/10721\/RFQ-County-and-Clayton-Development-Opportunity-20250717\">View the RFQ Document here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waukeganil.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/10770\/RFQ-Addendum-1\">View the Addendum 1 here. <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\">Zoning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The Site is zoned B4, Downtown District. The B4 District was established to accommodate dense, pedestrian-oriented development. The B4 District allows a wide range of commercial, residential, and institutional uses within Downtown Waukegan. The B4 District allows above ground floor multi-unit residential, mixed-use developments, and a wide range of commercial uses. There is no maximum floor area ratio for the B4 District and buildings may be up to 160 feet tall by right. The City prefers development of 5+ stories on the Site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Development on the Site will be required to go through the Planned Unit Development (\u201cPUD\u201d) process. PUDs allow for exceptions from certain requirements of the B4 Zoning District and provide greater flexibility to proposed developments. The PUD process takes approximately 12 weeks from submittal date to final Council approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"911\" height=\"782\" src=\"https:\/\/developwaukegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50\" srcset=\"https:\/\/developwaukegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0.png 911w, https:\/\/developwaukegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0-300x258.png 300w, https:\/\/developwaukegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0-768x659.png 768w, https:\/\/developwaukegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0-14x12.png 14w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 911px) 100vw, 911px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Source: CMAP, SB Friedman<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:0\">Utilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>City sewer, water, electric, and gas are all available at the Site but will need to be extended within the Site by the developer(s) to service the future development. Necessary utility improvements will be determined based on project concepts and proposals received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:0\">Environmental Conditions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Historical uses of the Site included a filling station on the northern portion of the Site with residential housing on the remaining portion. In the 1960s, the filling station and other structures were demolished to create a parking lot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Limited Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (Phase II ESA) was conducted for the Site by Deigan &amp; Associates in January 2025 to identify potential environmental conditions resulting from the former use. Soil testing conducted on the Site for the Phase II ESA did not warrant further investigation. The Phase II ESA determined that the anomaly discovered underground during a Ground Penetrating Radar System scan in the Phase I ESA has not caused environmental impacts to the surrounding soil and is not representative of an underground storage tank. Soil results showed that the site is not environmentally impacted and indicated that there are multiple cost-effective solutions for any required soil management work necessary during redevelopment. As a result of the Phase II work, a January 13, 2025 Phase I ESA Report concluded that there are no recognized environmental conditions (RECs) at the property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Groundwater was not investigated during the Phase II ESA, as potable water is provided by the City of Waukegan and soil data did not show any indication of impact on site groundwater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Phase II ESA, both Residential and Non-Residential development would be suitable for the Site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waukeganil.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/10631\/131-N-County-Phase-I-ESA-Complete-Report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The full Phase I ESA can be found here<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waukeganil.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/10632\/131-N-County-Phase-II-ESA-Complete-Report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>The full Phase II ESA can be found here<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" src=\"https:\/\/developwaukegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/131Overview2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49\" srcset=\"https:\/\/developwaukegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/131Overview2-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/developwaukegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/131Overview2-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/developwaukegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/131Overview2-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/developwaukegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/131Overview2-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/developwaukegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/131Overview2-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/developwaukegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/131Overview2-1-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo by Jordan Esparza-Kelley<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:0\">Site Disposition and Incentives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The transfer of the City-owned Site will be negotiated in the redevelopment agreement with the selected developer at the conclusion of the RFP process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Site is located within the boundary of the Downtown\/Lakefront TIF District which is estimated to expire in 2037. The City recognizes that the project may require City financial support to be feasible and is open to exploring the use of public financial tools to achieve its vision, including potential TIF and\/or other financial assistance and\/or sale of the Site for less than appraised value. Any public financial participation in a project will be provided based on demonstrated financial need for assistance to address a financial gap, if one exists. Respondents are encouraged to include detail on the anticipated drivers of requested public assistance, if applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:0\">Market Potential<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A residential market analysis was prepared by Tracy Cross &amp; Associates, Inc. (\u201cTracy Cross\u201d) in May of 2025 which concluded that the market is strong and would support between 50 and 150+ mid- to higher-density market rate rental apartments per development in Downtown Waukegan. The analysis indicated that market rate residential apartments, potentially with structured parking and\/or ground-floor retail, in Downtown Waukegan would command average per unit rents of $1,949 in 2025 dollars ($2.23 per square foot). A development within this prototype would likely be over 40 units per acre, with an average unit size of 875 square feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Tracy Cross analysis, absorption at benchmarked rents would be between 5 and 15 units per month upon completion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waukeganil.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/10664\/Waukegan-Residential-Market-Analysis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The full market analysis can be found in here<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:0\">Vision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Waukegan\u2019s historic downtown is at a pivotal moment, ready to build on a history of being a vibrant, walkable, and economically thriving urban center. Rich in culture and architectural character, Downtown has economic anchors and physical characteristics to be attractive to residents, businesses, and visitors alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The City of Waukegan envisions a dynamic, mixed-use downtown that blends historic charm with modern innovation. A place where people live, work, and play \u2013\u2013 surrounded by unique shops, diverse restaurants, arts and entertainment venues, and beautifully designed public spaces. Development on the Site is key in bringing this vision to life. Currently an underutilized parking lot, the Site has the potential to become a catalyst for revitalization, drawing new energy and investment into Downtown. Development on the Site will benefit from easy access to public transit and exceptional views of Lake Michigan and Downtown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The City is looking for a natural integration of a ~5-story mixed use building, creatively blending residential and retail and\/or service anchoring the northwest corner of the Site. The City is open to a fully residential building that complements the surrounding downtown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:0\">Goals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The City\u2019s goal is to create a Downtown that is not only economically vibrant, but also sustainable and community driven. Development of the Site should consider and align with the following goals (not necessarily listed in order of importance):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a high-quality environment that improves quality of life with excellent design standards and amenities;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expand the City\u2019s tax base by adding housing types that are underrepresented in Waukegan\u2019s current housing stock;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase density in the Downtown, activating an underutilized property through developing the highest and best use;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create and support a regional destination and a strong image and identity for Waukegan to be a desirable place to live\/work\/play; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prioritize LEED or Sustainable Design.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\" style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:300\"><strong>Site View Looking East (6 stories high)<\/strong>, Photo by Jordan Esparza-Kelley<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" data-id=\"109\" src=\"https:\/\/developwaukegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1315thStoryEast.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/developwaukegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1315thStoryEast.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/developwaukegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1315thStoryEast-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/developwaukegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1315thStoryEast-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/developwaukegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1315thStoryEast-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/developwaukegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1315thStoryEast-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/developwaukegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1315thStoryEast-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:0\">Design Guidelines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is flexibility in the City\u2019s design guidelines through the Planned Unit Development Process, however, the City is favorable to certain design elements including materials, facade articulation, and transparency. Windows and balconies are encouraged to provide dimensional elements on the facade. Sustainable and environmentally friendly roof designs are encouraged, including but not limited to green roof, white roof, and blue roof designs. For further information on the design guidelines, refer to Section 8.13 of the Unified Development Ordinance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waukeganil.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/10026\/Unified-Development-Ordinance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>The Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) can be found here<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\" style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:100\">Renderings by Yi Kuo, City of Waukegan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"599\" data-id=\"107\" src=\"https:\/\/developwaukegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheme-B-1-9-2025-1-1024x599.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107\" 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size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"663\" data-id=\"105\" src=\"https:\/\/developwaukegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheme-V-4-2-2025-MS-G-Publish-2-1-1024x663.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/developwaukegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheme-V-4-2-2025-MS-G-Publish-2-1-1024x663.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/developwaukegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheme-V-4-2-2025-MS-G-Publish-2-1-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/developwaukegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheme-V-4-2-2025-MS-G-Publish-2-1-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/developwaukegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheme-V-4-2-2025-MS-G-Publish-2-1-1536x994.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/developwaukegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheme-V-4-2-2025-MS-G-Publish-2-1-2048x1325.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/developwaukegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Scheme-V-4-2-2025-MS-G-Publish-2-1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:0;height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-parallax\" style=\"min-height:682px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-49 size-large has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/developwaukegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/131Overview2-1-1024x576.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#aaaaa9\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull 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This property is steps away from the historic Genesee Theatre, popular bars and restaurants, art galleries, and the Union Pacific North Metra station. The Site presents a unique, high-impact redevelopment opportunity in the heart of Downtown Waukegan. 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