June 03, 2025
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Over objections from Crystal Lake, McHenry County Board OKs self-storage zoning

By Claire O'Brien
McHenry has a special tax for self-storage facilities like this one. Lake in the Hills is considering a similar tax.

Self-storage facilities such as this one in McHenry have created controversy for local officials. (Claire O'Brien)

Despite an objection from the city of Crystal Lake, the McHenry County Board has approved a zoning change to allow a potential self-storage facility near city limits.

The County Board voted recently 14-3 to approve the change that would permit the business to locate at the former Flowerwood nursery site near the intersection of Routes 14 and 176. The property touches but is not within Crystal Lake city limits. Flowerwood still owns the property, but Prairie Enterprises LLC is under contract to buy it, according to documents.