8,000 square feet of commercial space, located, within a
strip, mall shopping center.
um with a shared access of 165 on-site parking spaces, if
approved the extension will run through June 30th of 2035,
the annual rent for this lease will be 25500 and I'm sorry,
2056000, with a monthly rent of 21,333.33 with a 3% annual
escalation,
the landlord is responsible for operating, uh, expenses,
including real estate taxes water, sewage and maintenance
of the premises, including the parking lot.
The facility houses 18 Department of Finance uh, Department
of Finance, employees, who handle the day-to-day Payment
Processing operations, as well as the street operations for
parking enforcement and services over 121,000 residents.
If approved this facility will continue to serve those
residents.
Uh where they can conveniently pay for a variety of City
bills, including utilities business taxes, licenses
parking, and red light. Um,
Speed enforcement tickets.
that concludes my presentation and I will be happy to
answer any questions that the M committee may have
and I'll be wound down.
Did you say how much this lease is costing us? Yes, so the
lease on an annual basis will be 256,000.
That comes down to a monthly, a payment of 21,333.33.
And you said we, what's the amendment that you're making,
it says renewed and amended lease agreement. What's the
amendment? What's different from the last lease? So with
the property management, team is making improvements to the
facility as it relates to accessibility Ada accessibility.
Thank you.
for the information and also recognize Alderman Moore, as
well for the more
that increase.
The rent, over the previous.
because of that uh from last year you're saying or
currently they're actually giving us a 50,000 tenant
allowance to incorporate those improvements.
Okay, thank you. Thank you Alderman. Any other questions?
Thank you chair. Um and thank you for this presentation.
Uh, how many of these payment centers do we have across the
city?
Least or in general. Yeah. In general actually. Uh, I
believe there are 5 locations for Department of Finance
payment centers.
And then um, we lease all those spaces, we don't own any of
these spaces.
We lease I believe.
3. And
um, 2 of them, including City Hall City Hall is 1 of them
are city-owned.
Got it. Is there any plan or have there been any
conversations about moving toward city-owned? Like for all
of the payment centers?
That is.
Our Hope for a lot of leases actually. So yeah, we are, uh,
looking into that because you said this contract was
256,000 a year.
That's correct. But this 1. Yes. And for 10 years that
comes out to 2.5 million dollars.
Right? Got it, just just put that on the record to kind of,
you know. Um, start comparing how much money we're
investing and, and renting, you know, these spaces whereas
opposed to, that money could be invested in long-term
city-owned properties, uh, where we could just be, you
know, a little bit more budget neutral. Yeah, I agree.
Great. All right, thank you very much.
Thank you.
Any additional questions?
otherwise, can I get
Um, a motion to recommend approval of this item.
So, mobile Alderman, Robinson, all those in favor. Say I
all those opposed, the name in the beginning of the chair,
the eyes have it, they do pass recommendation of this. Um
uh this item will be reported out at the next city council
meeting on May 21st 2025.
um,
Thank you. Thank you, Mary. Now, we have, um, ID number 3,
that will be uh, will be held in committee at the request
of the sponsor. Uh we have a second substitute for the next
item. It includes a changing the name of the project to
134th. PL Community, managed open, space, quote, unquote,
unquote, and add mention of the updated. Mou agreement with
Community Partners. Copies of the substitute have been
email and handed out to committee members in your packets
item. Number 4 is a substitute
Ordinance 2024-25.
And 656 to 660 is 134 place to neighbor space to assist in
development of their 134th. Place, Community, managed. Open
space, including acquisition of 24 additional Parcels from
the Cook County, Land Bank Authority, along with East
Place anise 134th Street, in land banking agreement, among
the parties, in the third, in the 10th word, can I get a
motion to accept the substitute?
so, move by Alderman, cassada all those in favor, say I all
the post say name in the opinion of the chair, this the
eyes have it. They substitute is before us and Will haaland
from the Department of planning. And development is here to
testify on behalf of this ordinance.
Thank you, will.
Good afternoon everyone for the record. My name is Will
Holland. I'm a city planner in the department of Planning
and Development. Uh, the ordinance I'm presenting on today
is a land transfer of 16 city-owned Parcels to neighbor
space to support the 134th. Place Community managed, open,
space project. Uh, the land is located in the 10th. Ward
Alderman, Chico supports the project. This is the Riverdale
community area, uh, purchaser is neighbor, space and sale.
Prices is 1 dollar per parcel. The transfer comes with a
use restriction that the land will only be used for public
open space. Uh, 2 FM is conducted Phase 1 and Phase 2 in
Wills on the property. Uh we have preliminary cost
estimates for the remediation.
The final cost estimates are going to depend on uh, final
layout and end uses. Uh, the impact is that this will
remediate land along the Little calat River for public open
space, uh, creating a new site for river, access for the
public. Um and the project has been advocated by
organizations in the community for a number of years. Uh
the neighbor space is partnering with Riverdale Community
Land, Trust on decision-making for programming stewardship,
as well as higher for Professional Services.
Uh neighbors space and Riverdale Community Land, trusts
have an mou uh there have been an additional 4 Community
organizations that have been involved in developing this
mou namely the old gal Murray Holmes, Alumni Association
Underground, Railroad Station people for Community recovery
and the Golden Gate homeowners association. Uh, there's
been extensive coordination and engagement on this mou uh,
the city of Chicago has attended 4 of these meetings since
last November,
For additional context, you can see the project area in
whites along the little Khalid River. This is uh, just
Southwest of algal Gardens. Uh, just west of Boby and
woods.
Here is current ownership of the site. The 16 City owned
Parcels are in blue in. Orange are, uh, 24 properties owned
by the Cook County, Land Bank Authority. Uh, these were
acquired by the land bank at the direction of the city. And
there's a land, banking agreement between cclba, uh, and
the City of Chicago, uh, neighbor space has a purchase sale
agreement for these Parcels in Orange as well, uh, and that
will close, um, upon passage of this ordinance,
proposed land uses for the site include Community
agriculture, uh, farming and gardening plots and orange are
the existing plots that have been farmed by the community
for uh, a number of years, going back decades. Uh, in red
in the southwest corner, uh, is roughly the outline of, uh,
the tan Farm historical site, uh, which is a authenticated
Underground Railroad site.
And for a little bit more background on, uh, the tan Farm
site, uh, this was, uh, a farm run by the tan family and,
uh, a a site that provided refuge for Freedom Seekers, uh,
leaving the South and traveling through the region in 2019.
The site was recognized by the National Park Service as uh,
as a part of the network to Freedom program and in 2022,
historical plaque was placed at the site.
And that concludes my presentation.
Thank you. Any questions by committee members?
Yes, if you can, please go back to the map that showed the
um parcels.
Um so on the bottom right those uh 2 Parcels that are not
highlighted, are those Parcels currently developed? And if
so what are they developed with?
Yes, those are currently, um, are developed as Residential
Properties. Um and there's been Outreach uh between the
community groups and the and the residents of those
properties about the project and what have those residents
said, uh they are supportive of the project. Great that's
good. Uh if you go to the next slide that shows the usage
of the parcels now is there going to be anything that
delineates the private property and the forested area uh as
so that they do not use the forested area for personal
private reasons, will there be a fence between the
Residential Properties?
The forested area between those 2 Parcels. Uh, that there's
not a final site plan, uh, that will be a part of a future,
phase of Engagement and planning. Um, but yeah, certainly,
you know, that'll be, um,
Certainly a possibility. Good. I I mean, I would just
recommend that, you know, as a as a small note that there
is some sort of clear agreement, um, and you know,
delineating line or some sort of physical property for that
because in my time at the County Board, there have been
instances where there are private properties, right?
Alongside these forested areas, but then they use it as
their own personal and private property. So just to make
sure just that, we don't have that any problem for future
reference that that those properties are clearly
delineated. Before you get to some sort of property
dispute, thank you.
Thank you.
Any additional questions?
Al. Yes. Hi. Will the it says the light green is public
open space. In the dark green is forested area. Uh, so in
the outline piece, next to the water that is forested area.
And what's the thinking about how
That riverfront would be used in the future.
Sure. So certainly, uh,
A goal of the project is to improve public uh access to the
riverfront. Um,
It's, there's better access to the river in that area in
red. Um, where the sort of the historical outline of the
site is. Um, and again, you know, this is very preliminary
proposed land uses. This is essentially just following the
existing, uh, garden and farming plots. Um,
So does the mou include how those decisions are going to be
made. So the groups that I'm seeing listed,
Will have input.
On how that riverfront gets utilized in the future. Yes,
yes, yes, decision-making. Uh, and planning will be um,
handled by all the community groups um, involved in in that
that mou and I believe the mou was included as a part of
the public comment period if anyone's interested in reading
into that uh, or how long is that mou?
Stay in place less than 5 Pages. 45 pages, I think.
okay, we just see all those Community groups will be
involved in decision-making for planning, hiring for
Professional Services and, uh, planning for the the
stewardship and, uh,
Management of the site.
Can someone tell me how long this goes? So I don't have I
just got this this morning. So if somebody could just tell
me, how long does this mou go for for May 7th, 2025 to win?
Yeah, and we can uh we can get that information through the
chair if you don't have it right now. Yeah. I don't have it
in front of me unfortunately.
We can get you that information.
Thank you. Thank you, Alderman. Vice chair Mitchell.
Uh, thank you cheer. Um, refresh our memory didn't
This come before us last year, some parts of of this.
Project. Yes. Uh, this has been held in committee, this was
originally, this was last heard on October 25th, so it's
been held in committee for for some time now. Okay, so I'm
assuming because we're bringing it back now. All those
issues that came to the Forefront at that time have been
worked out.
Yes. Uh, we the community groups have uh, been working on
improving and strengthening the mou. Um, and there have
been, like I said several meetings since, uh, that October
25th meeting the city is attended 4 of those coordination
meetings, and they've done okay. Uh, many other meetings.
Okay, stand up by the local ottoman. Yes, yes. All right,
thank you, thank you. Thank you, Mr. Any additional
questions committee members.
know that we do have a letter of support by Alderman Chico,
but if there's any additional questions,
Otherwise, can I get a motion to move? So move Alderman
cassado. Um, all those in favor. Say, I all the post name
and your opinion of the chair, the eyes have it, they do
pass recommendation, of these. Orders will be reported out
at the next city council meeting on May 21st 2025,
congratulations. Um, also, for The Advocates were here and
um,
appreciate you. Thank you. Well,
Uh, item number 5 is, uh, the ordinance 202500006727,
transfer or city owned property at 4110 West Monroe, Street
to S send Michael Missionary Baptist Church for continued.
Use as church parking lot in the 28th word and make us some
from the Department of planning and development is is
present here to testify on behalf of this ordinance. Thank
you Maggie. Thank you for the record, my gust of sun
Department of planning and development.
Um, I have before you a prey block Builder, land sale 4110
West Monroe Avenue.
Um, this is an alderman Urban's Ward and he is in strong
support.
Um this is a 53 by 122 pin. That was fenced and thought to
be owned by this church since 2009. So this is a sort of a
cleanup ordinance to transfer the slot. Um they are in
accordance with the landscape board and they have a nice
broad iron fence and the church has been there for over 50
years.
Um it's uh, we were gonna we were planning.
Um, to sell this property for 10% of market value and which
would be um about 1800 8. Yes 1800. Um here is the current
site conditions.
Um, and their adherence to the landscape ordinance. I think
is demonstrated while here.
Um, that concludes my presentation. Does anyone have any
questions?
Any questions for me?
Otherwise, can we get a motion to move on this item?
So moved by Vice chair Mitchell. All those in favor or you
had a question or just move in for all right.
All those in favor. Say I all those opposed the name in the
opinion of the chair, the eyes have it, the do pass,
recommendation of these orders will be reported out at the
next city council meeting on May 21st, 2025 item. Number 6,
is an ordinance 2025.00, 16723 sale of City owned property
at 946 East 75th Street, to a floating Museum and their
chai block Builder platform for creation of public
Sculpture Park and Community gather Gathering space in the
6 World, Mega, again is here from, uh, dpd to testify on
this ordinance. Great, thank you so much again Meg. Jifsan
Department of planning.
Um, this is a shy, block Builder, open space land sale to
floating Museum.
The um single pin is located at 946 East 75th Street. Um it
is a commercial street but the it's a typical 25 by 1 125
lot. This is an alderman Hall's Ward.
10% of market value for this open. Space would be 937.
Uh, for context, um, you can see the Skyway to the east.
Uh, the zoning is be 32.
Um, and here is the site, plan and budget. I also have a
representative from the floating Museum here. If there are
any details, um, they plan to, um, fence this lot and
provide, um, rotating artwork.
And maintain the artwork and do educational, uh, work with
sculptures.
Um, their estimated budget for this first phase is about
28,000.
I think that concludes my presentation. Thank you. Thank
you, Meg. Are there any questions from committee members?
Move to pass all those in favor. Say I all those opposed
and a in the beginning of the chair, the eyes have it, they
do pass recommendation of this, ordinance would be reported
out at the next city council meeting on May 21st 2025.
item number 7 is ordinance 20250000006724 sale of
city-owned property at 6441 South Maryland Avenue to
Restoration of the Primitive. Christian Church, the light
of the world and their childlike Builder platform for
construction of a public Plaza in the 20th word Meg. Again
here from the Parma planning to testify that we have all
these orders. Great, thank you very much. My gusts of sin
Department of planning. Um, this is another open space,
land sale through shy black Builder, um proposed to the
restoration of the Primitive Christian Church.
Uh for a plaza. It's located at 6441 South Maryland. The
site dimensions are 35 by 120. This is an alderman,
Taylor's Ward and has been through her community process.
Um,
and the 10% of market value for this site is about 4,600.
Uh for context. Um here is the pin in red, it's zoned rt4.
Um and the church owns and operates the church next door.
Um, here's their beautiful building.
Um, you can see the site just to the left in the photo.
Um, and here are some of their site plans. Uh, their budget
is, is only about $10,000 because they have a lot of
donated, labor and materials. Um, but they plan to do, um,
a fence with a gate lighting, uh, a play area and possibly
a fountain down the road.
And that concludes my presentation. Thank you.
Thank you. May I got any questions.
Get a motion for mobile. All those favor say I
OP.
and if you have the yard here,
And elevations.
The front and the back.
And the side.
And um, Mr. Zea is here. Um, if you have any questions that
I can answer and I'm happy to answer any questions uh as
well.
Thank you. Are there any questions by committee members?
So, moved by alderman.
Almond bagasse, all those in favor. Say I all those opposed
and a and your opinion of the
Opinion of the chair, the eyes have it and um,
congratulations, Adam Robinson, the dupas recommendation
of. This ordinance will be reported out at the next city
council meeting on May 21st 2025. Um, item. Number 9 is
ordinance, 202500000016720 sale of City owned property at
6444, North Francisco Avenue, to JD housing, LLC under chai
block Builder platform for construction of a 3-unit
residential building, with Garage in the 50th word, Thomas
Beano. Again from dpd here to testify on behalf of this
ordinance.
Hello. Uh, Tom again from dpd uh,
Uh, here to request the um approval for market rate sale,
vacant city land at 6444, North Francisco. Um, it is in the
50th Ward and Alderman. Deborah Silverstein is supportive
of the sale, it's in the West Ridge Community area in the
north planning region. This is just a very straightforward
1 City lot.
For sale, and the applicant JD housing is offering above
the market value. Um, and the total development cost will
be 876,920. Um, you can see the location there. It's in
Westridge, near California and Devon very, you know, built
up area. This is a very rare vacant lot, uh, in this
neighborhood and even a more rare that it's city-owned.
Um,
the dimensions are pretty standard and, uh, the development
area is uh, 44 448
Uh, square feet. Um, and Architects is ski architecture.
You can see an aerial view there. And the lot there, it's
pretty standard in an area that is mostly 2 and 3 flat uh
apartment buildings and some single family homes scattered
in there.
Um, the applicant is proposing a new 3-unit market rate,
uh, rental building. That would be 33 and a half feet tall
and it would include 3, garage parking spaces.
Um, and you can see the elevations there.
Um, and uh, the applicant 1 of the applicants, John cumins
is here as well to answer questions that you might have.
Um, and I can answer any questions as well that you might
have.
Thank you. Are there any questions for committee members?
There you go. Thank you chairman. Um you said uh 1 of the
owners is here? Yes, I like to know how the other side is
lives. I I I like to know what the market rate for that
apartment. Yeah. Building would be
The owners John are you? Yeah he's I'm sorry. You can come
back here just to build in the they can be in the
microwave. Or yeah you could go to the public comment Mike
Thank you. And for the record you can just state your name
and and and Company for the record.
Good afternoon. I'm Dave, fleshman from JD housing and John
Cummins from JD housing
Okay, question. So to answer your question, I, we would,
uh, we anticipate the rents for 3-bedroom 2-bath and
neighborhood somewhere between 23, and 2500 per unit, and
the cost to build. Would you thinking, uh, about 850 to
870,000?
Per unit or total bid for the, for the 3 units. Okay, yeah.
All right. Just you, thank you. Thank you for that
information. Thank you. Thank you very much. Are there, any
additional questions by for the owner, or anyone else?
Otherwise can I get a motion?
A mobile to make a SATA all those in favor. Say I all
depending of the chair, the eyes have it, the do pass
recommendation, uh will be reported on the next city
council meeting on May 21st, 2025, and congratulations.
This is being approved. Thank you for joining us. Thank
you. Thank you.
Um, next item is item. Number 10 is um, ordinance at
20250000006728 sell or vacant city on property at 2241 and
2245 West Monroe Street to 2245 Westmont Road, LLC for
construction of a 4 story Residential Building in the
27 word.
Earnest belami from the Department of planning and
development is present to testify on behalf of this
ordinance.
Okay.
Thank you.
Good afternoon, chairman citel Lopez and members of the
committee for the record. My name is Ernest Bellamy.
Uh, I'm a land. Uh, de development land. Sell city planner
in the department of planning and development.
I bring forward to you today a request for land,
disposition for 2, Parcels at 2241, and 2245, West Monroe.
in attendance today is Mike Judah from 2245 West, Monroe
LLC, and the architect for the project, John, Hannah of
Hannah architects.
Incorporated.
The location of this disposition is within the 27th. Ward
Alderman, Walter Bernette Junior within the near Westside
Community area.
Located in the Central. West Tiff consisting of 2, Lots
Uh, roughly 5,320 square feet.
for the sale price of
1, 178752.
Uh, this is a market rate sale. Um, the parcels are located
within the the West planning region and the pro proposed
development has a total development cost of 4.3 million.
Alderman, uh Walter brunette. Junior has provided a letter
of support for the project.
uh,
A little bit further context on this this land disposition.
Uh it was a, a presh builder, uh, application. Uh the
purchaser Mike Judah. Judah Investments is a a
long-standing developer within the near West Side, uh,
which has been. He has been operating in the neighborhood
for over 10 years. Um, doing developments the purchase, the
purchase. Uh, purchaser, will combine the 2 City. Lots, uh,
With 2, privately, owned Lots, uh for the overall
development of a residential building.
For this development, the purchaser will be utilizing the
site specific LLC, 2245 West Monroe, LLC to acquire and
develop the parcels.
Those Parcels again, reside within the Northwestern portion
of the near Westside Community area. The overall site is a
Transit serve location located, just over a quarter mile
Northeast of the CTA Western Blue Line Station.
And within a 1 block radius of multiple TSL bus lines.
the parcels for disposition or within a predominantly
residential block along West Monroe Street,
Which has seen continued, infill development over recent
years.
Current Zoning for the site is rm5 and will be unchanged by
the purchaser for the proposed development.
The land disposition, net area. Again, is 5320 square feet
and the overall development, net area will be 9,427 square
feet.
Transitioning to an aerial view of the site, the parcels
are located in a predominantly residential stretch of West
Monroe Street, in the immediate block surrounding north and
south of the site, lays a diverse mix of housing types.
Transitioning to a street view of the site along West
Monroe Street.
We can get a better sense of these Parcels, that will be
combined for this development with the adjacent context.
Again, starting as a pre shy block Builder application, uh
the purchaser has gone through various iterations of design
and unit composition for the development as Market factors
have changed over the years.
This is led to a a final development as seen here.
Uh where the purchaser is proposing, a new 18,864 square
foot, mixed income, residential building on the combined
site.
Uh, uses include 20 residential uses units, uh, which
include 4 affordable requirements, ordinance units.
And 6 parking spaces.
Furthermore, on the Aro, the developments for Aero units
will be provided on site.
The units will be affordable to households at a Wade
average of 60% of the area median income.
And the affordable units will be 1 1 bedroom unit.
And 3 2-bedroom units.
Up. Next, I'll go through the hand-drawn plans and
elevations from the of the project from Hannah architects.
The overall site shown showing the layout of the building is
highlighted above.
The development will be. Obtaining, 3 zoning variances to
account for a relocation of rear open. Space to the roof of
the car, garage, a rear yard setback and a side yard
setback.
Next start a floor plans.
Starting with the uh, basement floor plan.
All floors.
Overall, all floors are laid out in a 4-unit composition.
This Garden basement will consist of 2 1-bedroom units and
2 2-bedroom units.
Moving on to the first floor.
The first floor will consist of 1 1-bedroom unit and 3
2-bedroom units.
Lastly, the upper floors 2 through 4 will have an identical
layout of 4 2-bedroom units.
The roof represented here will not be occupiable.
Moving on to the elevations.
The building is a full Mason ring building.
Uh, block and brick around the entire structure.
And here are the sides.
Lastly, bring it back up. The rendering of the front facade
representing the overall.
uh,
Here concludes my presentation. I'll hold here for any
questions.
Yep. Thank you. Mr. Chairman on your presentation, it was
178,000. Was it 178,000 per ladder? Total total sales
price.
I'm sorry. Can you clarify that 178,000? Yeah, you had, oh
yes. The, the the market valuation that is uh come total
combined costs. Thank you.
So looking at this rendering, um, it looks like it's taller
taller than the rest of the building. Did the did this
trigger a density? Uh uh uh, bonus that they have to
inquire, uh, for increased density. Did they have to pay
for increased density?
Uh no. I'm just going by what it looks like on the. No.
So it's in line with the current correct. Okay. And I
sorry. Aro. What triggered it is it in a tip District. Uh
the arrow was triggered by the the unit count. Um since
it's 20 units, uh, anything above 10 units, starts to
trigger the arrow and, uh, my colleague um, uh, from do
Uh, Samuel Drew is here as well. Who could speak more on the
air role? Okay, no, I'm I'm fine.
And a follow up.
Was the original proposed?
Did it come in with?
Uh, Aro units or did the city ask them to increase their
unit number so you could get our units. Yep. Um initially
um, and this was under a prior, uh, developer, I'm sorry,
not developer, but uh, prior uh project manager within the
department. Um, um,
I have the the developer here who who could speak a little
bit more on if the initial proposal came in as a Aero. But
given that it was a 12 units. Um,
The ordinance triggered that it would have to comply with
the error. So it came in at 12. Correct? Initially. That's,
that's the answer. Thank you. Yep. You don't need to hear
from the okay.
1 last question, but I'll do 1. Um,
and um, rinse
for market rate rents in this area. Yep. Um,
I'll I'll let uh, Mike speak to the the rents on the the
market rate side.
Um Mr. Judah, sorry to interrupt
We like when things get built, we got to know, right? And
if you, um, Mr. Mike, if you, if you can, there's there's a
question about the rents. You know what is the rent? Yeah,
range in the properties. And if you can say your name and
and title for the record, uh, Mike Judah, uh, owner of
Judah Investments, uh, in 2245, uh, West Monroe, LLC. Uh,
the the rents are for the 1-bedroom are about 1900 bucks.
And the 2 bedrooms are about 2600,
All right. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Are there any
additional questions?
All you guys. Can I get a motion to move?
So moved by all the women Scott all those in favor. Say I
all those supposed to name but in the beginning of the
chair, the eyes have it, they do pass recommendation of
this ordinance will be reported out at the next city
council meeting on May 21st 2025, I would like, um, also,
we have some special guests today. We have, um,
commissioner Rachel, um, our 5 is here with some guests,
some youth from the Chicago Jewish Day School who came here
to stop by. Not sure if, um, if uh, with their teacher. So,
you know, I don't know if you want to say something for the
for the council, anybody wants to share anything you have,
you know, I know that you got on.
1. So
if you want to share anything, any specially that you own
students, you are welcome here to say
a few words.
and,
I think we're gonna have a representative.
We're gonna have a representative joined by commissioner
Ara.
And we, we really appreciate your uh, your visit today.
And our agreements with the Chicago Jewish Day School.
Okay, I have a question.
I have a question about the house is so, like, in Judaism,
there's a thing called the ow. Do you guys care? If there's
like enough houses in it, do you guys have to like see if
like,
There's yeah, there's enough houses in it because like, if
there isn't then like it's not good.
Yeah, enough units.
Or do you not know what that is?
We got to have to get the zoning administrator for this
question.
Um,
yes, but but I think if I get your your, um, if I get your
question, uh, it is about having enough housing for
everybody more or less. And that's a, that's a beautiful
question and that's a great question. Um, and I think does
does a does, does the does the the, the million dollar
question? How do we get enough housing for everybody in the
city of Chicago? And I think, you know, we we would
We you got to come here often to visit us to to spread the
wisdom. So that is the work actually of this committee. The
committee on housing real estate to make sure that we have
more and more housing and enough housing for everyone. And
I'm glad, you know, that you mentioned, uh, how Judaism is,
is really about? Making sure there's enough for everybody
and enough housing. As you know there's a is a, as you see
it uh a need for more and more housing and that's exactly
the the role of all the members of the committee and this
committee, and that we're trying to figure out and I'm so
glad that you're. So, how old are you? By the way?
What is your age? Um, I'm 12 12 12. So at 12 years old,
asking those questions, you know, speaks volumes of the
Chicago Jewish Day School, so they're doing well and
congratulating you for the teacher. You put us on the spot
with that question. So we'll we'll we'll continue to work
to make sure that we achieve that goal. That's the 1 that
that is a really good question and I hope that you can
visit more often.
So, commissioner ARA you always welcome to bring your
guests.
Seems like you have a lot of a lot of good energy too and
we'll need it to get more housing.
Thank you. Thank you, commissioner. Thank you for visiting
us. And thank you everybody. Thank you for the young people
for being here. It's beautiful to see you here. We hope to
see you soon again.
And do wonderful teacher as well. Thank you. Thank you.
all right, um,
So we will uh, we'll continue um, energized after that.
Visit with item. Number 10 is ordinance 202500006728.
Oh, we're gonna do 11, sorry. Um, item 11 is 02025. That's
0006721 the sale of City owned property at 442 West root
Street, to Jerome, Zhang, and their tribe block Builder
platform for construction of 2 stores, single family
residents with detached 2-car garage in the 11th word.
Raquel Vega from the Department of planning and development
is present to testify on behalf of all these ordinance.
Thank you, Raquel. Good afternoon. Thank you, chairman Co
Lopez and good afternoon to the committee members. Um, yes,
for the record. My name is Raquel Vega. I'm an urban
designer with the Department of Planning and Development.
So I'm here, requesting the approval of the market rate
sale for the vacant city land at 4.
42 West Road Street.
It is located within the new City community area within the
11th. Ward in the southwest planning region.
Alderman, Lee has provided a letter of support dated March
19th for this land sale.
The applicant, Mr. Zhang has agreed to pay the market value
of 32,107.
Thank you. Um 34,107. He proposes to construct a 2 storeys,
single, family, residence.
For a total project cost of approximately, 495,000.
which he, and
He plans to occupy this home as well.
So in this area photo, we can see that it is a typical
Chicago lot of approximately 25 by 124 feet with the
approximately 3,100 square feet.
so just to provide some zoning context, um, the railroad
that was shown in the image previous, um, serves the
stockyard industrial corridor.
To the north and to the west of the site.
There was a Sony change on the site from C15 to RS3 to make
it consistent with the current land use.
Um, it was sponsored by Alderman Lee's office.
And it was approved, January 15th by the committee on
zoning.
So the land is category, B, designation. So it does not
require additional environmental testing.
And um, as you can see, from the photo, there was an
encroachment on the site, which has since been resolved by
the department of sanitation,
and um,
so in this street view, you can see that there's still a
fence that the neighbors put up. Um, the applicant has
agreed to keep the fence at least during construction.
Here is the proposed site plan.
With the building footprint and the garage.
And the proposed elevations as well.
Here are the floor plans.
There's a basement level first floor, second floor and a
roof deck level.
Are there any questions? Um, the applicant is here to
answer any questions as well.
And Zoe from Alderman. Lee's office is here as well.
Thank you. Raquel are any questions here for the applicant?
We do have the support of Ali, women lie. And the applicant
is also here, and thank you for the presentation. Are there
any questions by committee members know? So, moved by
Alderman bagasse, all those in favor. Say I all those
opposed and a in the opinion of the chair, the eyes have
it, the do pass recommendation for this item will be
reported out at the next city council meeting on May 21st
2025.
Item. Uh and thank you again. Thank you item. 12 is
ordinance. 202500000016701 sale of city-owned property at
3:56 South Kerr Avenue to Johnny Dozier under latch a lot
program for construction of community garden and meeting
space. In the 28th. Word. Nadia Thomas from the Department
of planning and development is here to testify on behalf of
this ordinance. Thank you, Nadia.
For the record, my name is Nadia Thomas, senior land,
disposition officer.
Um,
This I'm presenting this disposition of shy, block Builder.
Open space land through the shy block Builder platform,
which is located in the 28th. Ward,
uh, we have automatic support from Alderman, Jason, Ervin.
A lot is in the West Garfield Park Community. The applicant
is Johnny dassey, the LA Dimensions is 503.26 times, 110
and 5880 square feet.
The market value is 17,490.
And the purchase price is of a dollar.
uh, Johnny dassey has plans to use the lot as a community
garden and a meeting place for small, gatherings in
summary, the department of Planning and Development has
reviewed the proposed sale of the city. Parcel to Johnny,
dossi the department reviewed is public benefits and
recommend approval of this item.
Thank you, thank you. Nadia, are there any questions? I'll
do my best.
Thank you, chairman, um, Can can, um, someone from dpd,
what is the difference between pre shy block? And then post
shy block? But what's the difference there?
Um, it's a large lot like it it was a part of the large lot
program. Okay, okay, cool. Thank you. Thank you. Any other
questions?
Otherwise can I get a motion to move by Alderman? Dow all
those in favor. Say I all those opposing name and opinion,
are the chair that I have it. The do pass recommendation
of, this item will be reported out at the city council
meeting on. May 21st, 2025 item 13 is ordinance,
202500000016722 sale of City owned property at 5116 South
Walcott, Avenue to Carlos Montoya, aside, love buyer under
chat, block Builder platform in the 16th word, Nadia Thomas
again from dpd to testify on behalf behalf of this
ordinance.
Nadia.
For the record, my name is Nadia Thomas representing the
dpd for the deposition.
This position of side yard property received through shy
block, Builder, platforms, located in the 16th War. The
department has automatic support from Alderman alderwoman.
And Stephanie Coleman, Elizabeth buyers, were required to
show proof of ownership and must reside in the home
directly adjacent to the city lot, the approved. Purchaser
must keep current with the property tax payments and have
no
Outstanding debt with the city, the sale price for qualified
purchasers is 10% of the appraised market value.
Approved shy, black side, yard purchases are required to
make improvements within 6 months after they are improved.
Applicants can use the property for any use permitted by
zoning.
The slide also includes recommend recommended properties
within the 16th ward, which shows the applicant's property
location, existing conditions, zoning and purchase price.
In summary the department of Planning Development has
reviewed the proposed sale of City Parcels to qualify
buyers in the 16th ward, the department reviewed this
public benefits and recommend approval of this item,
Thank you. Now are there any questions? All the 1? Okay,
thank you, chairman. Um so 1 of my questions was answered.
So now the new sideline program is the former andlab
program.
Yeah. Okay.
And then 1 of the requirements is that it has to be owned
and owner occupied to to be able to take advantage of this
program. Correct. Not investors correct? Okay and that's
all proven. Yes. Okay. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Mr.
Chair. Any other questions? Otherwise can get a motion to
move by Alderman Mitchell.
To move all those in favor. Say I all those opposing the
opinion of the chair, the eyes have it, they do pass
recommendation of this ordinance will be reported out the
next city council meeting on May 21st 2025.
The next item is item. 14. Ordnance
City on properties at 53.
Berkeley.
eligible buyers were required to show proof of ownership
and must reside in the home directly adjacent to
lot.
Uh the approved purchasing must keep current with property,
tax payments and have no outstanding debt with the city.
Uh, this 1 is 26,121 for the market value and the purchase
price is 2,612
Any questions on this?
No.
Can I um so we're going to go through the next 1. We
pausing every every lot we can go to the next 1.
Uh, the next 1 is 4155 South Berkeley Avenue. Uh, it's in
the fourth world will automate Lamont Robinson and the
applicant is Susan Perkins.
The market value was 30,060 and the purchase price is
3,006.
Any questions? Oh.
Test test. This is a question. Not so much related to this
particular lot, but to the program in general and it
forgive me for just having struck me, but there's nothing
in the purchase of these. Lots that precludes the owner
from choosing to develop them in the future, right? I just
like was noticing the rt-4 underlying zoning to go to
zoning first.
They would have to get approval from zoning, from zoning
know. But I I mean like,
There's nothing in the sale so you purchased an rt-4 lot.
There's nothing.
As a condition of the sale that prevents it from being
developed, correct, right. I realize this is a little silly
question. Okay. Thank you. Thank you, sir. Thank you. All
the most part of any other questions.
Otherwise, we can move to the next 1. The next project is
in the 15th Ward with Raymond Lopez,
um,
the sale price for the qualified purchases is 10% of the
appraised market value.
Uh, he has 4 6359, South Palina, 6119 South Honore 6231,
South Carolina.
Uh, 6233 South Honore.
um, the market value was 10% de, uh, the purchase price was
10%, uh, approved shy block, Builder side yard purchases
were required to make improvements within 6 months after
they approved. Applicants can use the property for any use
permitted by zoning.
Any question on this 1?
otherwise, the next
Uh this 1 is in ottoman, Jason C. Vans, uh there's 2
properties, 3322 West uh Warren 409 West wilcott.
The slide also includes, uh, recommended properties.
Which shows the applicant's property location. The existing
conditions, zoning and purchase price.
We move to the next. This 1 is in the 37th Ward with uh all
all the woman in my mids. Uh, the address is 8835 North
Springfield. Uh, the lid Dimensions is, uh, 3,125 Square ft
in the Humble Park Community, and its with radius hands.
The market value was 9,408, and the purchase price was 941.
Are there any questions for that? Otherwise,
Can I get a motion to approve all 9? So move, all those in
favor. Say I those opposed and 8 in the opinion of the
chair that I have it. The do pass recommendation of, this
ordinance will be reported at the next city council meeting
on May 21st 2025. Now we're going to go back to the first
item. I want to make sure that everybody has the copy of
the substitute and all um um,
Chairwoman D wanted to make sure that we have polarity on
that language. So you should have all a copy of the clean
version in front of you. Um, they have been also emailed
for your record for all committee members. This is the
substitute ordinance 2024.001, 054 amendment of Municipal
Code chapters 2-51 and 2-54 modifying economic disclosure
statement requirements, for temporary occupancy agreements,
can I get a motion to accept the substitute so? Move all
the women down, all those in favor. Say I I all those
opposed, the name in the opinion of the chair the eyes have
it, the substitute is before us and married Solace from the
Department of lead and facility management. And here is
here to present on this ordinance. Thank you, Meritt.
Thank you, chairman, and for the record again. My name is
marit Solis on behalf.
completing, an economic disclosure statement for temporary
occupancy agreements.
The proposed change would affect all Wards and Community
areas of the city.
The economic disclosure statement requirement for temporary
occupancy. Agreements has caused unnecessary burdens on
completing due diligence for redevelopment projects,
It is also caused delays in the scheduling of filming
projects that promote uh Chicago and contribute to its
economy.
Eliminating, this requirement uh would reduce that burden
and accelerate project timelines incentivizing the creation
of more housing and Commercial development.
The economic disclosure uh requirement will remain in
effect for all agreements longer than 180 days that require
city council approval.
Um, that concludes my presentation for this item and I'd be
happy to take any questions.
Um, are there any questions by committee members?
Chairwoman Dal.
And you gotta give more context, right?
Uh, so talk about why we're doing this ordinance.
What are the changes in the substitute ordinance?
Um, and what the impact is?
Okay. So the um the changes are uh eliminating that EDS
requirement for um, short-term
Um, occupancy agreements. So as a matter of policy, we
require um, the Eds to be completed for, um,
To enter into these agreements. And so this requirement
would uh go away for short term and can you give some
examples? So for clarity for us, as to what would be
examples of you mentioned filming but what else could it
be? How else could this be used for? Um,
Uh, for example, environmental assessments and Remediation
storage of City equipment, I mean, what what is this?
That's exactly how do you use it. Yeah, so typically, the
right of Entry, um, short term, the short term, I could see
agreements also known as the right of Entry agreements. Um,
are you
Used for due diligence. They're used for sometimes we get
requests for, um, uh, storage of, um, equipment for nearby
development projects, uh, for parking for nearby
development projects. Um,
Those are some examples. Could this be used for? Um,
Like festivals. And
Community. Gatherings, Gatherings and those things. Yeah.
And we also like to ask if Abigail Sullivan from the
mayor's office can add just for the background and maybe
how much time this could save and maybe any additional
examples, especially how how this came about and all the
women down and other women Taylor have provided some
feedback. And even some examples about how, um, you know,
especially all the person must be notified. So if you can
just maybe add to that, that would be wonderful. Sure. Is
this on? Okay. Hi. Thanks. Um, for the record. I'm Abby.
Sullivan director of process Improvement in the mayor's
office. This is, um, a cut, the tape item, uh, from the
cut, the tape report. Um, this is to expedite, um, sales of
city-owned land. That is the, the intent from the, from the
cut, the tape perspective. Um, there are multiple points
along the way in which, um, EDS will would be required. Um,
so anything that that's going to
go uh forward for a city-owned land. Sale would still
require an EDS. This is just removing that requirement at
this point in the process, um, to expedite the process of
due diligence. So that, um, so the city-owned land sales
can move more quickly. That is the, um, that's the intent
from the cut. The
Side.
Thank you. And if you need to renew this,
Right of Entry. It comes back to the city council for
approval. Is that what I heard?
yes, Merit do you want to
That's correct. So if the renewal is uh, extends past 180
days, then we would have to come back to city council for
approval. That's correct. And the economic disclosure
statement was still would still
At that point not apply no no no at that point it would it
would apply. Yes, thank you.
Thank you. 2. Women dial, any additional questions?
On this.
Otherwise it's going to get a motion to move. So mobile
woman Harris. All those in favor. Say I
All those opposing.
With the exception of Alder Alderman uh Queen um then the
rest of the committee is in favor in the opinion of the
chair, the eyes have it, they do, they do pass,
recommendation of these. Orders will be reported out at the
next city council meeting on May 21st 2025 and will
continue working diligently. Um, with all the departments
on the red, the cut, the red tape initiative. I know that
we've gotten a lot of feedback to continue to make a steps
uh, for Effectiveness and reduction of time and we'll
commit it to that. Uh, the big no further business before
the committee, can I get a motion to adjourn? So move,
almond, cassada all those in favor. Say I, I all those
opposed, the name and the opinion of the chair, the eyes
have it, the meeting on the committee on
Housing overstate is officially a Jour. Thank you so much
and have a great day.