New Saturn Dealership Planned for Gurnee with Village Incentives

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Construction of a new Saturn dealership in Gurnee is pending village approval, with plans presented on behalf of auto dealer Bob Rohrman receiving a unanimous favorable recommendation from the village plan commission. The proposed 5.1-acre site would be home to a 36,820-square-foot building, featuring sales and service areas, and a self-contained car wash system. If approved, Rohrman plans to relocate his Waukegan Saturn dealership to the mall, renaming it Saturn of Gurnee Mills.

Key Takeaways:

  • The proposed Saturn dealership in Gurnee would be located on a 5.1-acre site, fronting Hunt Club Road to the west and Gurnee Mills Circle to the east.
  • The three-story dealership would be in a 36,820-square-foot building, featuring sales and service areas, and a self-contained car wash system.
  • Sales at the Waukegan Saturn dealership doubled in 1995, selling 643 new cars and 470 used vehicles.
  • All three Waukegan auto dealers have moved to Gurnee in less than two years, attracted by village incentives providing up to $1.25 million in sales tax rebates.
  • Kia will move into the Waukegan Saturn facility once the relocation is complete.
  • Bob Rohrman purchased the property in 1995 from Mills Corporation.
  • The village incentives are a major factor in attracting dealers to Gurnee, providing a significant financial advantage.

Statistics:

  • 5.1 acres: the size of the proposed Saturn dealership site
  • 36,820 square feet: the size of the proposed dealership building
  • 643 new cars and 470 used vehicles: sales at the Waukegan Saturn dealership last year
  • $1.25 million: the maximum amount of sales tax rebates presented to dealers under village incentives
  • 10 years: the duration of the village incentives agreements
  • 1995: the year Bob Rohrman purchased the property from Mills Corporation

Sources:

  • [Daily Herald Staff Writer]
  • [Plan Commission]
  • [Village Board]