5.88 Acres /12 Lots/15 Parcels/ Lot Numbers 33-44 Including Outlot "B" (PINs 05-01-209-018 through 030) plus Outlot "C" & "D" (PINs 05-012-09-008 & 05-012-09-017)
Multi-Use Commercial/Retail/Office/ Apartment-Condo, fully improved with both Sanitary/Storm Sewers, and Fire Hydrants already installed (PDF Drawings Attached), Lake Michigan water and all utilities to development site located in the Amber Shores Subdivision with 1,140 Ft of road frontage on IL Route 59.
On Aug 10, 2026 we met with Lake County Planning, Building & Development, regarding the progressive growth plan for the property, and confirmed that a multi-use development featuring first-floor retail and second-floor residential would be acceptable, and would not require rezoning, and then suggested scheduling a virtual early assistance meeting with the planners and engineers. To assist with site plan ideas and drawings, we have attached the engineering plans(See PDF) confirming the installed storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and fire hydrants for the Amber Shores Subdivision.
We also confirmed several critical factors that significantly enhance the development value of the subdivision:
- Floodplain Status: All 12 lots are 100% outside the 100-year floodplain boundary, eliminating the need for mandatory FEMA flood insurance and allowing for standard construction with traditional basements.
- Gravity-Feed Sewer: The site can utilize gravity-feed sewer lines, removing the requirement for a costly municipal lift station or grinder pump facility and saving an estimated $60,000 to $120,000+ in upfront costs.
- Setback Confirmation: The street yard setback for the General Commercial zoning district was previously reduced from 50 feet to 30 feet, providing an additional 20 feet of buildable depth.
- Utility Access: Municipal mains are located directly on N. Grand Ave and N. Amber Way, ensuring no off-site extension costs.
ZONED: General Commercial/Multi-Use/Business/Office/Retail/Apartment-Condo
UTILITIES TO SITE: Yes, Including Lake Michigan Water to site.
SURVEY AVAILABLE: Yes, See attached PDF which includes Topography Survey
SOIL TEST AVAILABLE: Yes, Upon Request
Kenneth Eichelberger
JC Forney Realty Inc
