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We'll start in just a minute,
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All right. Good morning. Morning.
It is 10:30 AM on September 23rd, 2025.
And the meeting of this, the, the meeting
of the Chicago City Council Committee on zoning, landmarks,
and building standards is called to order.
We'll start off with the roll call Alderman Lao
Alman Hopkins, all the women Dow Alman Hall,
WO Harris, Alman, Beal, wo Ramirez,
all Alderman Moore, Alman, Mosley,
alderman, Citro, Lopez, all the person
Fuentes, all the women.
Cruz, alderman, Conway, alderman Quesada,
alderman Viegas, Alman, Riley,
alderman C**n, all the women.
Clay, vice Chair
Lawson President.
We have 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. We have 12 members present.
We have a quorum, um, alders Conway,
Beal and Hall.
I have requested to attend this meeting
by remote meetings under provisions of Rule 59.
Due to unrelated circumstances.
Uh, Alder Woman Harris makes a motion
to approve the alders requests.
All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Say nay.
Be the chair. The ayes have it. Uh, moving on.
I will read the items requested to be deferred.
I'll read the page number and the description,
and then take a motion for all at the end.
We're going start on page one, document number O 2025 dash
1 8 7 78 regarding warehouse and e-commerce centers.
Moving on to page three, file number A 9 0 2 3
for the address, commonly known as 5 0 1
through five 17 East hundred and third Street.
Moving to the bottom of page nine, file number 2 2 8 0 0
for the address, commonly known
as 37 34 West Wrightwood Avenue.
On the middle of page 15, file number 2 2 8 1 4
for the address, commonly known as 7,600
through 7,400 South Costner Avenue
and 76 0 1 South Cicero Avenue.
On the bottom of page fight 19, file number 2 2 8 0 8
for the property, commonly known as 1843
through 1845 West 19th Street.
Lastly, all of page 20, including files 2, 2 8 2 2
for the property commonly known as 2219
through 2221 West Cmac Road
file 2 2 8 1 8 for the property commonly known as 2212
through 2216 South Levitt Street, file 2 2 8 1 5
for the property commonly known as 29 53
to 29 59 West Belmont.
And lastly, file number 2 2 8 0 1 for the property,
commonly known as 24 15 through 24 25 West Peterson.
Uh, although que I makes a motion
to defer the previously listed items, all in favor say aye.
Aye. And the opposed say, nay being the chair
of the ayes have it and the items have been deferred.
At this time, we'll begin public comment.
A public comment period will be limited to 30 minutes out
of respect for everyone's time.
We had a number of people sign up.
So we're gonna do 15 speakers at two minutes each today,
and we're gonna draw from our amazing Lucite box here.
Um, all right, we'll hear from them now.
Cool. Shake it up.
Uh, one Three. All right.
Our first speaker is, um, Manuel Ray,
followed by Mark Kak. It's
For, it's for
Manuel Ray. Please
approach the mic, followed by Mark Kak.
Mr. Ray, proceed.
Good morning, everyone. My name is Manny Ray.
I'm here on behalf of Chicago NIS and Construction
and my company, craft Mechanical.
Proud of staying here today as the owner
of a small minority owned business right here in Chicago.
I wanna speak in the support of the development
of the Chicago Fire Stadium at the 78, not just
because it's the cool stadium and the Chicago team, but
because of what it represents for our city
and for the businesses like mine.
This project is more than bricks and mortar.
It's about opportunity.
It's about creating jobs, driving economic growth,
and opening doors for contractors of all sizes, big
and small for minority owned businesses like mine.
Projects like this are a chance to compete, grow,
and to show what we can do.
Now, let me be clear. Even if I don't personally get a piece
of this project, I still support it.
Why? Because when the big players have a major project like
this to focus on, it gives smaller businesses like mine,
more breathing room in our usual markets.
It creates space for everyone to thrive.
That's how a healthy economy works.
Opportunity at every level.
The Chicago Fire Stadium at 78 will bring life
to an underdeveloped area, attract visitors
and generate revenue for the city.
But more importantly, it will create a ripple effect
of opportunity for contractors, suppliers,
and workers across Chicago.
This is all about building a future for everyone, regardless
of SI and background has a fair shot.
So I urge our leaders and community support this project.
Let's make this 78 assemble of pro of progress, inclusion
and shared success, because when Chicago wins, we all win.
Thank you. And I hope to be able to be a part of,
of in service of this project.
Thank you, Mr. Ray. Uh, up next is Mark Kak, followed
by Aaron Woodhams.
Thank
You, Mr. Chairman. Members
of the committee, Mr.
Chairman, the matter, I had signed in
to speak while you just announced that it was deferred.
Ah, so I'll withdraw my request to comment.
Great. Thank you very much. Thank you.
Uh, next is Aaron Woodhams Woodhams, followed
by Fedra Leslie.
Hi, good morning. Um, I'm Aaron Woodhams.
I'm director of Marketing, admissions
and communications at, uh, British International School
of Chicago in South Loop.
Um, I'm also a parent of, uh, two children in the school.
Um, and I'm here in support of the Chicago Fire Project.
Um, we have worked closely with the, uh, Chicago Fire
for many, many years, and I've seen their, um, support of,
uh, youth programming in the city.
Um, we have, uh, been in the
South Loop neighborhood since 2015, um,
and have really seen the neighborhood develop and grow, um,
and believe that the, uh, addition of the stadium will be,
um, a really good economic growth for the neighborhood.
It will provide job opportunities, access to sports
for youth, um, and increasing reach, um,
and will have a positive impact on the neighborhood.
Thank you. Uh, next we have f Leslie, followed
by Alberto Roka.
Thank you. Good morning, everyone.
My name is Fedra Leslie.
I've been a, uh, 20 year resident of the Third Ward.
Um, I, oh, my, my remarks are in support of the 78
and the Chicago Fire Stadium.
Thank you. Thank you guys.
So, I've been a resident of the ward for more than 20 years,
and I bring decades of experience in economic development.
So from both perspectives, as a neighbor
and as a professional, I'm here in strong support
of the zoning approval for the 78 in Chicago Fire Stadium.
For me, this project represents more than a new development.
Oh, I'm nervous and excited.
The 78, not too much time. I only got two minutes.
The 78 is a once in a generation opportunity
to transform underutilized land, 50 years of underutilized,
uh, into a vibrant community asset that drives growth, jobs,
and long-term investment.
With thoughtful planning.
It has the potential to attract businesses,
expand workforce opportunities,
and generate economic activity
that will ripple across the neighborhoods
and the city as a whole.
Projects of this scale don't just impart guidelines.
They impact people, residents who deserve access
for new opportunities, small businesses
who will benefit from increased activity,
and families who will see their communities strengthened.
As someone who has dedicated much of my career
to advancing economic growth while ensuring the local
communities benefit, I believe
that 78 can set a powerful example
of inclusive development done
right, and I'll be part of that.
I urge you to approve the zoning request
so the 78 can move forward
and deliver on its promise for Chicago's future
and respond to the love letter.
Joe, Joe Mansueto. Thank you.
Thank you. Uh, up next we have Alberto Rocha, followed by,
uh, dearly Valez.
Hello everyone. Uh, thank you for having me today.
Uh, my name's, uh, Alberto Rocha.
I'm the owner of Rocha Electric.
Um, I'm also a member of Chicago Unidos in construction,
and I'm here in support of the Chicago, uh, fire Stadium,
uh, in, uh, block 78.
But most importantly, I just wanna let you guys know that,
uh, I'm a kid from Chicago, right?
I grew up in Bryant Park, uh, born and raised.
Um, I'm not a great public speaker, but, uh,
but the bottom line is,
when I was growing up in Bryant Park,
you don't know a lot of things, right?
You don't understand that you live in a desert, a desert
that doesn't have parks,
that doesn't have everything that you see around.
So, as I grew up, that's what I was learning,
and that's what led me to construction.
So right now, the 78 is a desert. That's all it is.
And give the kids of Chicago somewhere to go
give them this world class stadium
that the Chicago fire said they'll give them, right?
And not just that, but the who they're working with related
actually is gonna put aside affordable housing there.
Just think about that. So, you know,
a kid from Chicago can go live there,
and I've seen their jobs, same tiles, same,
same appliances, same everything.
It's the opportunity that it's gonna give
to a contractor like myself
and the people make it into an oasis that the city
of Chicago can go con, congregate
and have some somewhere world class.
So, soccer stadium and an area right now, it's a desert.
Make it into an oasis.
Sorry, I get emotional when I talk about construction,
my company in Chicago,
because that's where I grew up. Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. Roca.
Um, we've also been joined by committee member Viegas,
a non committee member, uh, president Pro, Tam Nugent,
Mitchell, helu, Gutierrez, and Cardona.
I think that's everyone. All right, up next, uh,
Jose Torres, who will be followed by,
uh, Ahmed Mosen.
Ms. Torres,
Good morning, everyone.
My name is Darley Valadez, president
of Valadez Electrical Service, and M-B-E-D-B-E,
and a signatory contract to the local Union, 1 34.
I'm here today to express my strong support
for the proposed Chicago Fire Stadium on a vacant property
known as the 78.
I believe that Chicago Fire in parti partnership
with related Midwest will deliver a world class stadium
that brings lasting benefits to our city.
First and foremost, this project will create much needed
jobs in the construction industry,
followed by permanent jobs.
Once the stadium is operational beyond the economic
impact, it will become a mechanic landmark drawing,
visitors, boosting tourism,
and generating significant revenue for the city of Chicago.
I believe the Chicago fire, along with related Midwest,
we'll build a great stadium for the city of Chicago.
I've had the privilege of working on one of related Midwest
current projects.
I'm confident to say they bring great value
to the community, especially during construction.
They prioritize minority participation, local hiring,
and remain mindful of the needs
and concerns of the surrounding neighborhoods.
For this reason, I respectfully ask the
council to approve this project.
Thank you for your time, and have a good day.
Thank you. Uh, Mr. Valez.
Now, I'm sorry, Mr. Torres followed by Ahmed Mosson.
Good morning Committee, committee members.
Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you this morning.
My name is Jose Torres. I am an Amazon dr delivery driver.
I have worked at the Skokie Station facility for two years.
I live in the Belmont Craig neighborhood in Chicago.
I came this morning to talk
to you about the labor in ver neighborhood,
neighborhood ordinance ordinance on number 1 8 7 7 8,
sponsored by other women, Julian Ramirez.
Even though I deliver packages for Amazon, my employer is,
is a subcontractor.
Just like every other delivery driver that set up this,
that's set up is how Amazon,
the biggest retailer in the United States,
avoids any responsibility to the public or in the workers.
That's not just my opinion.
Just yesterday, the National Labor Board's lawyers argued
to a better judge that Amazon exercise
overwhelming control over.
Its supposed subcontractors like me.
Were at the same time
denying any responsibility as an employer.
That's the federal government's lawyers
talking, not just me.
What workers have known from the start is
coming into public view.
Amazon and e-commerce is trying to hide behind legalized
to regular lease profit of, of us as workers
and your con continuous as neighbors and taxpayers.
These huge econom companies want to profit off our work
and our streets and our neighborhoods, while hiding
behind the fiction
that they have no responsibility for their impacts.
Then they'll turn around
and tell you that they're, they're too big
for you to write in rules.
They have to follow the labor and neighborhood.
Organiz is the result of years of organizing work
and collaboration between warehouses, workers,
delivery workers, Chicago residents.
Thank you, sir. Uh, next was Ahmed Mosen.
Mr. Mosson in regard to hundred third Street.
Yes. All right. Uh, Mr.
Ram Mosson is not here. The next step will be George
Blakemore, followed by, uh,
Daniel Edward Dalton.
I was just getting ready to perform.
If you didn't call me, you know that lottery's illegal.
If it's 40 people signed up, 40 people supposed to speak.
So I was just waiting.
I was going to, I wasn't going nowhere.
Anyway, the zoning committee,
Felice the most notorious zoning committee.
That's why the corruption,
you can zone anything you want in America, in the city
of Chicago, but it's pay to play money.
Go to 1500 North Dearman,
a little irregular lot back from here.
But there it, it is on,
and they build a high rise there in that rich area.
It, it's too narrow. You can't even put a couch in it.
So, uh, corruption is overflows here
because you, all of y'all are part of the problem.
Don't lay it on these office.
You, you, you, all of you are part
of this corruption because you benefit from it, all of you.
So you go along with it
because it's a part of this machine.
You getting something? This is terrible here.
I advocated for Trump to come here and clean up this swamp,
but Trump's a racist too.
But, but I want to get rid of all these blue ones here.
This also is grinning.
Now, the one they used, the term n****r,
I heard him say right here, this is a swamp.
Here. Trump come and clean up.
This swamp is swamp.
Y'all just sit up and was watching.
How late these people are, you, you don't care.
You deserve the government you get
and you get the government you deserve.
They all Democrats, no check and balance.
This is a truly a swamp.
Thank you, Mr. Blakemore.
I will remind speakers that profane, threatening, harassing,
abusive, or defamatory behavior or speech,
and the judgment of the meeting's chair
will not be tolerated.
Thank you, Mr. Blakemore. Mr. Dalton, followed by Jim Wales.
Good morning committee members,
and thank you for the
opportunity to speak to you this morning.
My name is Daniel Edward Dalton,
and I'm an Amazon delivery driver.
I worked over at the Skokie facility for about a year,
and I'm currently a resident in the Craig neighborhood right
off of Belmont and Cicero, just like my coworker,
even though I deliver packages for Amazon,
my employer is a subcontractor.
I came in this morning to talk
to about the Labor and Neighbor ordinance.
Ordinance number 18 7 7 8, sponsored
by Alder Women Julio Ramirez.
We are asking committee members to meet
with the all the women and the coalition that has developed
and support this ordinance so that you get a chance
to understand the stakes here.
This ordinance is supported by Amazon workers,
the Teamster Joint Council,
and the International Union Warehouse, workers for Justice,
and a number of community
and neighborhood groups as delivery drivers.
We see firsthand how e-commerce is
changing the face of our city.
Just from my facility, every day,
a few hundred drivers deliver more than 300 packages each.
I mean, I know I've actually done like
500 a couple of times.
That is more than a hundred thousand packages delivered
every day just from one warehouse.
You can see how that adds up just from our facility alone.
As many as 40 million packages are delivered
to Chicagoans in a year,
that means drivers are adding millions
of vehicle miles to public roads.
While local retailers struggle to compete, we drive
by these shops and we see
how people lose their local options for household goods.
The Labor and Neighbor ordinance gives the city the tools
to understand the impacts
of this multi-trillion dollar company,
and gives workers like me, my friends,
and your constituents, the basic tools
to protect themselves from the worst abuses
by mega corporations that dominate e-commerce.
Thank you for your time today
and for your support when it comes.
Thank You, sir. Uh, next is Jim Wales, followed
by Kimmy Jordan.
Good morning. Um, my name is Jim Wales.
I'm president of the South Loop Neighbors, uh, the oldest
and largest, uh, neighborhood association in the South Loop.
And I'm here to talk about the proposed project on the 78,
including the Chicago Fire Stadium, um,
the South Loop neighbors.
After the, the details on the proposal were unveiled,
we developed a, uh, a pretty comprehensive survey
that we sent out to residents in the South Loop.
Uh, the results of the survey came back.
Uh, we had a, a 655 people respond to the survey,
which in today's climate is, is a pretty high, uh,
response rate, uh, of the respondents.
Uh, there was strong support for the, the, the proposal.
Uh, there were three concerns raised, three top concerns.
They were traffic congestion during the events need
to improve public transportation
and better pedestrian connectivity
to the nearby neighborhoods.
Um, after reviewing, uh, the survey results meeting
with related Midwest
and the Chicago Fire gathering additional information, uh,
the South Loop Neighbors Board
of directors support the proposed development
with the caveat that the three significant concerns raised
in the survey be considered,
and the proposal modified to the extent possible to address
or minimize the stated concerns.
Um, you know, one only needs to drive down some
of the streets in the South Loop specifically go,
go down South State Street, go down South Wabash,
and look at all the empty storefronts
we need in the South Loop.
We need something that's gonna to, to serve as a catalyst
to bring the businesses back.
That all deserted the South Loop, uh, after COVID.
And we believe that the, that the directors believe
that this development will have a major positive impact,
not only on the project itself, the 78,
and the, the accompanying, uh, developments within that, uh,
but also the South Loop as a whole, as a whole.
Uh, so the board of directors
of the South Loop Neighbors does support
this project. Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. Wales. Uh, up next,
Kimmy Jordan will be followed by Kyle Lucas,
Members of the zoning committee.
Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today.
My name is Kimmy Jordan.
I'm a proud member of Unite Here, local one.
And I am here on behalf of my union to urge you
to vote no on the planned development at 53 0 1 South State.
I spent much of my childhood living in Stateway Gardens just
north of Robert Taylor Holmes.
Every year we're invited
to the Stateway Gardens reunion barbecue.
My aunt is one of the lucky ones.
She finally got to move into a unit
at the Legends development.
Most people weren't lucky, like my aunt.
They're still waiting for the return.
It breaks my heart after all these years
to see folks trying their best
to hold their community together,
hold that community together.
I believe Chicago Housing Authority hasn't put the needs
of working people first.
If they were, they wouldn't be swapping that swapping
or selling land uses for other than housing.
Housing, like they did in 2015 when they sold 13.5 acres
of the Robert Taylor home sites
to build the excess attendance village.
When looking at this proposed hotel,
I hope the community committee will think about the context.
The committee should not approve this hotel used in
neighborhoods with 44,400 Demol demolished units sitting
right, sitting just across the street.
This project should be modified to eliminate the hotel
and used to include more housing.
Thank you.
Thank you, Ms. Jordan.
Uh, up next is Kyle Lucas, who'll be followed by
Luc Santo.
You'll correct me, Mr. Lucas, proceed.
Um, good morning everyone. Um, my name is Kyle Lucas.
I'm the Executive director of Better Streete Chicago,
and we're a grassroots organization that, um, fights
for better streets to walk, roll, bike, and take transit.
And this morning I just wanted to express, um, some
of our concerns about the, uh, amended proposal for the 78,
um, largely around transportation concerns.
But I wanted to just preface that with we are not opposed
to the site being developed,
and we think that there is a strong, um, case to be made
for, um, developing this site.
Um, we just have concerns around some
of the transportation needs around the site,
and are hopeful that there can be, um,
additional conversations had around, uh, around that.
So, first of all, as many
of you in this body may remember when, uh,
the site was originally being considered back in 20 20 19,
um, there was a proposal for a red line station
to be added to this site.
Um, that has been rolled back in the current plans.
However, with the addition of a stadium,
we are looking at an influx of peak capacity
of people coming in
and out of the site, which to us only accentuates the need
for dedicated transit access to this site.
Um, so we would really encourage for this, this body
to explore, um, reinstating a, uh, the addition
of a transit station, um, to this development.
Um, additionally, uh, the original plans, um, sought to move
or to realign the metro tracks,
which are currently butted right up against Clark Street,
preventing, um, any sort of pedestrian, um,
facilities on the eastern
or on the western side, I'm sorry, of Clark Street.
Um, we believe, uh, and that has also been rolled back.
We believe that, uh, this still needs to be, um, this, uh,
needs to be happening still.
We need to realign those metro tracks to
and create, uh, pedestrian access on Clark to create east
and west connectivity to the site, as well as
to create an opportunity for, um, there
to be a streets scape on Clark, which currently isn't there.
Thank you, Mr. Lucas.
Uh, I'm next Luke, who will say his last name for me,
followed by Marco Romero.
Good morning, everybody. My name is Luke Scia.
Uh, I'm a three year Amazon driver, resident
of the Irving Park neighborhood, speaking here on behalf
of the Labor Neighbor ordinance.
So, um, I'll just cut straight to the chase.
These, uh, multi-trillion dollar companies, uh, they act
with impunity, right?
They come into our cities, um,
they take no accountability for their actions.
They take, they pay, they don't pay the costs,
and they offset the costs on the, uh, workers
who work at these facilities
and the residents of the communities that they impact.
If I might offer you an example, uh, myself
and my friends right here,
we were the first ones in the country to go wall to wall,
demanding union recognition
as drivers, the first ones in the country.
That was an enormously historic victory.
Once Amazon found out about this, instead of coming
to the table and bargaining with us in good faith,
they cut the contract of our, uh, of our company, which,
like my, uh, colleague Jose said,
Amazon pretends we're subcontracted employees,
that we don't work for them when we all know we actually
work for Amazon, right?
So we covered the whole northwest side of the city.
That was what we, uh, those were the, uh,
neighborhoods that we delivered to.
Rather than using our facility in Skokie
to deliver those packages, they sent those packages
to Arlington Heights and had those Arlington Heights drivers
drive over an hour down to the northwest side of the city
to deliver those packages.
Right? That makes no sense whatsoever.
So you have residents of Chicago
who not only lost their jobs,
but now Amazon's also putting trucks on the road
for 10, 20, 30 hours extra, covering many miles
that don't need to be covered, just so we
and our warehouse can't have the geographic power,
the choke point organizing power that we once had.
And then, so they can offset
that risk onto a place like Arlington Heights,
which was not organized at the time, right?
So they were able to get away with this
because we weren't able,
we didn't hold them accountable, right?
And ultimately, at the end of the day,
it's companies like Amazon who are, again,
not providing good jobs,
and we know that they have the money to it to do it right.
And what's more, they're putting these trucks on the road in
these neighborhoods, these trucks that are quite literally
held together by duct tape, right?
And then not paying any of the
costs that come with that, right?
So I urge you all to, uh,
support this ordinance and thank you for your time.
Thank you, Mr. Sien Soto.
Uh, we have Marco Romero, who'll be followed
by Fred Augustine.
Uh, good morning chair, uh,
and members of the Sony Committee.
Uh, Chica has always been a city that theirs to, uh,
dream big and built even bigger, uh,
from our world class skyline to our neighborhood parks,
recreated places that brings people together.
The new Chicago Fire Stadium carries on that tradition.
This project is more than a home, uh, for soccer.
The design is open, modern,
and welcoming, made to reflect the spirit of Chicago.
It will host world class matches
and will also serve as a year-round destination
for concerts, community gathering, and youth programs.
It is a space built for everyone related.
Midwest is one of the, uh,
most respected developers in our city,
and its leading the effort.
Their history of delivering high quality,
life-changing projects, uh, gives us confidence
that this stadium will meet the highest standard of design,
safety, and long-term value.
And the Chica Fire has been part of our city
for over 25 years.
They have inspired young athletes, created, uh,
created communities, uh, opportunities in our communities
and United fans from every corner of Chicago.
This stadium gives them
and us the chance to grow that impact even further.
This is more than a building.
It is a commit, uh, commitment to Chicago's people,
its neighborhood and its future.
A stadium that will stand a, as a source of pride
for our city, for generations to come.
Thank you.
Thank you, sir. Uh, up next, Fred Augustine,
who'll be followed by Michael.
Thank you, Mr. Augustine. Proceed.
Thank you, chairman. Uh, for the record,
Fred Augustine offices at 2 21 Northwest South Street.
I'm here on application number A 9 0 2 oh.
Here with me this morning is the owner of the property,
Wilson Property Management, which owns the property at 97.
37 South Torrance.
Owner is objecting to the down zone from the M1 dash one
to M 21 district to a B 31.
'cause in our opinion, um,
the down zone doesn't meet those sale standards.
First, the existing use
of the property is manufacturing and industrial.
The down zone would render the property non-conforming.
Uh, second, the down zone would devalue the property.
Um, third, the owner will suffer substantial hardship,
especially since he's under contract to sell.
Um, fourth, the adjacent properties along Torrance are
also zoned manufacturing.
So the current zoning would conform to
what is actually existing.
Um, and because of the existing land uses are manufacturing,
the down zone would be a lack of land use planning.
Again, the down zone doesn't
comply with the South standards.
Good morning. My name is Andy Skolnik.
I'm the owner of the property.
I've owned it for about 20 years.
I found out about this property simply
because I accidentally saw a sign on a tree trunk outside.
I've tried to contact the alderman's office several times.
My attorney has as well.
All I'm asking is if I could get a few minutes
of the alderman's attention to see what his vision is,
what he wants to do with my property.
The property is half a block,
the whole block's not being zoned, just my half.
So I'm just here to ask for a little bit of time
to understand why my property's being rezoned.
Thank you.
Thank you, sir. Uh, we will try
and connect you, uh, with the alderman.
All right. Uh, Michael San Peel, who's gonna be followed
by Josh Schauer, our last speaker.
Good morning. My name is Michael San Keel,
and I'm a territory manager representing RT Materials,
a certified MBE
and WBE wholesale distributor of drywall, steel,
and insulation, and much more.
We've supported schools, public buildings,
and private developments all across Illinois.
But what matters most to us is being a part of projects
that create opportunity for local device diverse businesses.
That is why we strongly support the Chicago Fire Stadium at
the 78 and want
to commend the related Midwest for their leadership.
They've shown a real commitment to including MBE
and WBE firms like ours, making sure the economic impact
of this project reaches communities.
It is meant to serve. The stadium isn't just about sports,
it's about jobs, supply chains, and equity.
It's about building opportunity for businesses like ours
to grow while helping Chicago
thrive all these years to come.
And on behalf of our team materials, I repre,
I respectfully ask you to approve this project. Thank you.
Thank you, sir. Uh, and finally, Josh Choda.
Alright, I'll be quick. Hi everyone.
Josh Choda, based on the 43rd Ward, uh, coming here today
to speak in favor of accessory dwelling units.
I understand that very recently there
was a compromised reach.
I just wanted to make sure I reiterated the fact
that Chicago has a very severe housing shortage.
Every week we see a new news article with some statistic
that makes the city look bad.
Recently, I read a Newsweek
that there is a 10% year over year rental cost increase.
Uh, very proud to say that we have that compromise reached,
but the coach house labor requirement will
hinder new development.
So I want to encourage everyone to continue building more
and, uh, encouraging more
development within your respective. Thank you.
Thank, thank you, sir. Appreciate the support.
All right, uh, that concludes the public comments.
We'll now move on to the agenda.
We're gonna start out of order
and move to the bottom of page 13, uh, in the 10th ward.
File number 2 2 8 1 2 for the address, commonly known as,
um, 1 0 3 27 through 1 0 3 59 South Ewing Avenue,
36 34 through 36 58 East hundred fourth Street,
and 1 0 3 30 to 1 0 3 58 South Avenue J.
Change request is an RSS three residential single unit
detached house district
to RM 4.5 residential multi-unit district.
We have attorney Scott Boorstein to present.
Thank you, vice Chair members of the committee.
Scott Boorstein from the Law Offices of Neil
and Laroi here on behalf of Chicago Public Schools.
I'm joined by, uh, Sean New who's over there.
Jamel Chambers over here from CPS
and our project architect, Todd Svoboda, uh, here
to my right, this is a real straightforward project.
The school, uh, wants to add an elevator, uh,
to make it fully a DA accessible.
It's already a nonconforming building, so we had to up zone.
That's the purpose of the application.
You have a letter from Alderman Chico
indicating his support.
We're not aware of any other objections, so we'd ask
for the committee's, uh, recommendation.
Oh, right. This item is on the bottom
of page 13 in the 10th Ward.
Just for purposes of quorum, we've been joined
by all the women, clay Cruz and Alderman Lata.
Think I got everyone else before.
Um, and we have, let's see, we have Hall Online.
I think I called him in already. All right.
Um, any questions or like community members at all?
Um, all right. Uh, seeing none, uh,
alderman Citro Lopez moves Due Pass.
All in favor, say aye. Any opposed, say nay.
And the chair, the ayes have it. The ordinance has passed.
Thank you so much, and thank you
for taking us outta order. Yes,
Absolutely. Every new
year. Um, moving back to the regular order
of business with CPS, the top of page one,
document number oh 2024 dash 0 0 1 0 9 5 9.
A text amendment regarding exempting, public
and civic uses for dynamic image signed criteria.
The item has a substitute ordinance.
All committee members will find a copy
of the ordinance in the packets
before you, uh, all their person Fuentes makes a motion
to accept the substitute ordinance.
All in favor say aye. And opposed say nay.
And the chair, the ayes have it.
The substitute is before us.
Um, we have Sean Newark from Chicago
Public Schools to present.
Hey, Jamel is good. And,
and Jamele Chambers from Chicago Public Schools. First
Please. Got it. Got it. By me.
Alman. Uh, good morning.
Um, vice Chair Lawson
and members of the Committee on zoning
landmarks and building standards.
Um, for the record, my name is Jamel Chambers.
I serve as the Executive Director
of Government Affairs for Chicago Public Schools.
I'm also joined by Sean New, our Director of Planning
and Design for Chicago Public Schools.
We are here today to advocate for the committee's approval
of an amendment for ordinance oh 2 0 2 4 dash
1 9 5 9.
This ordinance provides a much needed update
that would allow Chicago Public Schools
to responsibly use dynamic image display
signs on our campuses.
Um, these signs are not simply about visibility.
They're about commun communication, safety, and engagement.
They will allow schools to share important updates
with families, neighbors, in real time, um,
from schedule reminders
and student achievements to community events
and emergency notifications.
Importantly, the ordinance strikes the right to balance
between flexibility and accountability.
It sets clear common sense parameters
around the size placements, brightness of these displays,
ensuring they remain respectful
of surrounding neighborhoods, uh,
while still being effective communication tools.
Um, the built in brightness standards,
automatic light sensors
and evening shutoff requirements reflect CP S's commitment
to being a good neighbor in every community.
Also, want to highlight why this change is so important
to CPS projects.
Um, currently CPS has roughly 20 Marques
projects in the pipeline.
Each carries between 80,000
to a hundred thousand dollars in costs for legal,
architectural engineering, surveying,
and sometimes marketing expenses.
Um, this is in addition to the actual Marques cost,
which costs anywhere between 35,000 and $50,000.
Um, by streamlining, uh, approval of this ordinance,
CPS can save nearly $2 million today
and unlock significant financial support
for future projects, um,
that directly benefit students in classrooms.
And while we plan responsibly, it is important
to acknowledge the real world challenges
that affect project delivery, uh, complex, um,
permitting processes, um, multiple rounds of design
and fabrication, um, shifting the subcontractor schedules.
Um, seasonal weather conditions
and interconnected nature of construction all contribute
to delays that are often outside of CPS, um, direct control.
Um, when schedules are pushed back,
the risk goes beyond timing.
Um, allocated funds can expire, um, permits may lapse
and require a new re uh, require renewal.
And a district can be forced to spend thousands
of dollars on equipment or labor, um,
to accelerate completion to meet critical deadlines.
Um, these pressures underscore the need for flexibility
and practical, practical solutions like this ordinance,
which helps CPS manage projects more efficiently
and protect limited resources.
This ordinance modernizes our ability to communicate,
create meaningful cost savings,
and ensure taxpayers resources are invested
where they're most needed,
supporting students in the classrooms
and expanding our student academic experience.
I thank you all for your consideration
and attention to this ordinance,
and we are happy to address
any questions at this time. Chairman,
Thank you Mr. Chambers.
Do I have any questions by committee
members? Alderman Lata?
Very briefly. Um, Use the microphone. Alderman.
Thank you, sir. Um, Jamal,
thank you very much for the presentation.
I know that we've been working on,
or wanting to work on some, uh, dynamic image, um,
signs in the first ward for some of our schools.
I had one question, 'cause it, it's hard to read
the font on your, your brightness chart here.
Does that say 300 in the morning? Yeah. Yes.
Use the mic. So Sean, use the microphone for the record.
For the record. Yeah. My name is Sean, new director
of Planning and design for CPS.
Um, yes. So it is, uh, knits is like the lumen level.
So 300, which is not super bright.
Um, if, if who's ever controlling the screen, if you can go
to the previous slide, there's actually an image
of one of these that we've built.
So this is during the day, and what, um, it looks like.
So it's not very bright. This is a residential street.
Um, and we are keeping in line with,
with this level of brightness.
Um, but we are more than willing, um, to work with, um,
community members and all their persons to make sure, um,
this does not become a nuisance.
Um, but like I,
I think Jamel said there are automatic sensors
to actually automatically adjust the daylight.
If, if it finds out even by our standards
that it is too bright, we can make it lighter.
Well, so this kinda gets at my question.
I was just asking, wondering if there was an illustration of
what these brightness standards look like.
And this is kind of what we'd be looking
Like. Pretty much. This is, this
is pretty
much the standard. Yeah.
Fantastic. Thank you, sir. Thank you Chair. Mm-hmm.
Great. Thank you all. Mota.
Any other questions By committee members?
Um, as I've told, uh, our friends at CPS, we need
to make it easier for you guys to get projects going.
This is a, a really small thing. Yes.
Compared to the zoning change we just did,
but, uh, let's look at more.
So, uh, so no further questions.
All the women do moves to pass. All in favor, say aye. Aye.
Any opposed? Say an nay. The chair.
The aye have it item is passed all. Uh, thank you very much.
Moving on. Uh,
document number oh 2025 dash 0 0 180 3 9 0.
A text amendment introduced by all the women, Lee,
regarding special use permits for sports
and recreation in PMD eight A in the 11th ward, uh,
we have all the women lead here to present on this matter
and a non-member for the record.
Thank you chair and good morning.
Uh, members of the committee, uh, introduced today, uh,
a text amendment to this PMD to allow for the creation
of pickleball courts, um, in this PMD area where in fact we,
we have more, uh, entertainment going on.
We have a brewery over here, um, as well as art galleries.
This area in particular, I have been working with, uh,
the zoning administrator
and, you know, looking to get some other,
uh, functions in here.
And, uh, the interest in craze in pickleball, um,
is something that is, you know, we've got a high demand
for in the 11th ward and we've, uh, we'd like to be able
to convert some of the property that is, uh,
vacant in this PMD to outdoor pickleball court.
So I would ask the committee's favorable
consideration on this matter. Thank you.
Thank you. All The women lay any
questions by committee members?
Uh, seeing none. All theder Knutson moves Do pass.
All in favor, say aye. Any opposed, say nay. Who?
The chair of the ayes have it. Item has passed.
Enjoy your pickleball.
Next you a busy day for you all the woman Lee.
Uh, next we have document number oh 2025 dash 0 0 1 8 7 6 1.
A text amendment introduced, introduced
by Alders Lee Ramirez and CIT Lopez.
That amends PMD number 11.
Uh, we have, uh, all, all the Byron Ccho Lopez to present.
Uh, he just stepped out.
Sorry, I didn't, I didn't realize that.
Um, we can hold this if, uh, until it comes back,
unless one of the other two wants to speak to it.
No, we're gonna hold it. Um, all right.
Next document number oh 2025, uh,
dash 0 180 4 73.
A text amendment introduced by the Department of Planning
and Development for journal correction.
Uh, for the Journal of Proceedings
of the May 21st, 2025 journal.
We have zoning administrator Patrick Murphy
here to speak on that matter.
Mr. Murphy?
Uh, yes form.
You come back to this one. Do you mind?
Sorry, remind me. Somebody go
find Alderman Citro Lopez too.
Um, all right, last item on page one is the rere.
So we'll hold that last item on page one is the re-referral
of document number oh 2025 dash
0 0 1 8 7 6 9,
having under consideration an ordinance introduced
by Alders Byron Chel Lopez
and Walter Burnett for the execution
of affordable housing covenant
and lien for 1810 West Jackson Boulevard.
I beg leave to recommend that your honorable body
re-refer the ordinance, which is transmitted here with
to the Committee on Housing.
Um, any questions on this one?
It's a simple referral saying none. All in favor say aye.
Aye. Any opposed? Say nay.
Any The chair, the ayes have of the item is re-referred.
Patrick, are you ready?
No, we're having trouble tracking this one down.
All right. Um, so that is it for the text amendments.
I'm gonna do the signs real quick
and we'll come back to those, uh, large signs.
Over a hundred square feet in the area, 24 feet above grade.
We hear 'em all together. I'll read the ward, followed
by the address and take a motion at the end.
And the 11th Ward, 24 24 South Halstead
Street and the 12th Ward.
1514 West 33rd Street,
and the 23rd Ward, 52 31 South Pulaski Road.
All right, in the 23rd Ward, 52 31 South Pulaski Road.
Three signs in the 25th ward located at 1625
South Ashland Avenue.
Two signs of the 27th Ward located at
3 45 Northwestern Avenue.
One sign in the 31st, located at 28 50 North Pulaski Road.
Three signs of the 32nd Ward,
located at 1232 West North Avenue.
Four signs in the 32nd ward,
located at 2310 West Logan Boulevard in the 32nd Ward.
One sign located at 32 40 South Ashland.
Two signs in the 34th ward located at 400 South Jefferson
Street in the 36th Ward.
67 47 West Grand Avenue.
Two signs in the 36th Ward located at 25 54
North Narragansett Avenue.
Three signs in the 36th Ward located at
64 20 West Fullerton.
One sign in the 46th Ward.
Located at, I'm sorry,
in the 42nd Ward located at 51 East Ohio Street.
One sign in the 46th Ward, located at 38 27 North Broadway.
One sign each in the 48th Ward,
located at 50 36 North Broadway
and 50 35 North Broadway.
Any questions by committee members?
Seeing none, alderman Hopkins moves due Pass.
All in favor, say aye. Any opposed, say nay.
P The chair of the ayes have it.
We have three signs in the 11th ward located at 35 36 Sound,
iron Street that have substitute ordinances, correcting
of errors in their original submissions.
Uh, alderman Viegas makes a motion
to accept the substitute orders.
All in favor say aye. Any opposed nay.
P The chair, the ayes have it. Substitutes are before us.
Uh, next alderman. The spot I makes a motion.
Do pass on the substitutes. All in favor, say aye.
Any opposed, say nay. The chair. The ayes have it.
All right. Ready to go? All right, we are back to page one.
Uh, right document number oh 2025 dash
0 0 1 8 7 6 1.
Tax amendment introduced by Elders Lee Ramirez and CI Lopez.
That amends PMD number 11.
We have Alderman Byron Ci Lopez
here to present on the matter. Mm-hmm. Sir.
Thank you, chairman. I, um, apologize.
I had to step up for a second.
The purpose of the tax amendment for PMD 11 A is
to remove the size limit for grocery stores
and requiring that any grocery stores greater than six, uh,
60,000 square feet or more secure, um, a plan development.
The current provisions removes, uh, the size limit
and requires a plan development
for grocery stores greater than 60,000 square foot.
And PMD 11 Subdistrict b uh, PMD 11,
the Subdistrict a has a series of food, uh, wholesaler
allowing grocery store in complementary
to the existing users and provides an additional job
creating use in the district, requiring a plan development
for the larger grocery stores
and ensuring a, um, um, careful review
to prevent any negative impacts from the location.
I am thankful for Aldi Women, Lee
and Aldi Ramirez, who have, uh, graciously worked with us
to co-sponsor this legislation.
It's being a little challenging to a lot
of our local businesses, so this gives you some flexibility.
Uh, so with that, I, I'll ask, uh, uh, my colleagues
for our favorable support on this item.
Thank you Aldo. And do we have any questions
by committee members?
Colleagues, uh, sign none. Almond Riley moves. Do pass.
All in favor, say aye. Aye. And the opposed say nay.
And the chair of the ayes have it. Administrators.
We still need a minute.
No, I think we got it. All right.
So, um, next is document number oh 2025 dash
0 0 1 8 4 7 3 A text amendment introduced by the Department
of Planning Development for journal correction
for the journal proceedings of the May 21st, 2025 journal.
So any administrator, Patrick Murphy
is here to speak on the matter.
Uh, sorry. Vice chairman.
This was a correction for a, a typo in a previous ordinance
for Alderman Mitchell, which had the wrong directional
reference of West we're replacing it
with the correct version for East.
That was the change.
My apologies for not having that earlier.
I thought you were gonna say North.
No. All right. Any questions?
Seeing none, all the, all the women do moves. Do pass.
All in favor, say aye. They opposed, say nay. P Chair.
The ayes have it. All right.
So we're gonna get to the, uh, topic of the hour.
Uh, here on the top of page eight, the map amendments.
Document number 2 2 8 1 3.
In the third ward, ordinance referred 7 16 25.
Common address is 1 0 1 through two 13 West Roosevelt Road,
1200 to 1558 South Clark Street.
Change request is residential business plan development
number 1434 to Waterway Residential Business Plan,
business Entertainment, and Spectator Sports Plan
development number 1434 as amended.
Uh, we have a team here, uh, with, uh, Katie Jenky. Dale.
Thank you. Good morning for the record.
My name is Katie Jankey Dale from the law firm of DLA Piper,
along with my colleague Rich Clouder.
We represent the applicant for this matter.
Roosevelt Clark Partners, LLC, which is an affiliate
of related Midwest.
Kurt Bailey from related Midwest is, uh,
seated directly to my right.
Directly to his right is Dave Wal Baldwin
with the Chicago Fire, along with their counsel,
Mariah Dino, also from DLA Piper.
As a preliminary matter, this application was considered
and recommended for approval at the September 18th, 2025
plan commission meeting, and we would request the transcript
from that hearing be incorporated into the record.
Yes, the item was heard and passed
by the Chicago Plan Commission.
Uh, all, uh, woman Ramirez makes a motion
to incorporate all records and findings from that hearing.
All in favor say aye. Any opposed, say nay. Uh, pinch trail.
Ayes have it. The, uh, plan commission
stuff is accepted. Records are accepted.
Thank you. Put That back too fast.
Uh, site's a long bacon,
approximately 60 acres located at the southwest
corner of Roosevelt and Clark.
We originally established this PD 1434 in 2018,
and this is the second time we've been amending it.
The overall floor area and unit count remains the same,
but we're seeking to amend the PD to allow for a 22,000, uh,
seat soccer stadium as phase one,
future phases will be subject to site plan approval.
This is a transformative project
that is well over eight years in the making, representing
an $8 billion investment in the city by related
and the fire as a result.
I'd like to ask the committee to indulge us and have Kurt
and Dave make some very brief comments
prior to us wrapping up.
Okay. Thank you. Uh, Kurt Bailey.
Um, and,
and i, I, I just wanna say what a great day this is
for the city of Chicago.
Um, this marks, um, the, the start of the project.
It has been a nine year journey.
There's almost too many people to, to thank
for their help here, but specifically, um, alderman Dowell
and her staff have been incredible in getting this done.
Um, the DPD, uh, specifically Noah and his hard work,
and of course our is at the fire.
Um, and, and Joe Mansueto stepping up
to write a check for his own stadium.
Um, this will ultimately be an $8 billion development,
which will change the way that our city works, the way
that the river, um, kind
of extends all the way into Chinatown.
And we couldn't be more excited to start.
I couldn't be more excited, um, for my new partner,
Dave Baldwin to, to say the next words. Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. Baldwin.
Good morning. Uh, it's an honor to be here with all
of you on behalf of our owner, Joe Mansueto.
Uh, as you are all aware, this will be the first stadium
that's built in our great city
and over the last three decades,
and it will be entirely privately funded.
Upwards of $750 million will be spent on the stadium itself
and will create thousands of jobs.
I'd like to take a quick second
to thank Alderman Dowell for your leadership.
You've held us accountable and challenged us.
We're looking forward to being a
great neighbor to all your constituents.
We believe that sports has the ability to amaze, to unite
and to inspire a city.
And we're excited to use our platform
to help bring together people of all different backgrounds.
On game day, you'll often hear our fans use the
railing Cry Vamos fire.
But today we say Vamos Chicago.
Thank you. That concludes our presentation.
I was going to say a bunch
of thank yous, but they stole my thunder.
So we are available for any questions,
but respectfully request a positive
recommendation of the committee. Thank you.
Great. Thank you all very much. All the women, do
I reserve the right to go after go last or
Close? Okay. Yeah. Great.
Uh, questions. Uh, alderman, ADA? Uh,
Thank you Chairman.
Um, so I saw that there is a multi-phase project.
Can you explain to us the, the timeline for those phases?
Uh, you bet you got it. Okay. Uh, you bet.
Uh, so if the, if we could put the, the first one up
that shows a stadium Yeah.
That, yes. Um, so basically everything north of the stadium
and, and you see where Roosevelt is on the left,
e everything to the north of that between the stadium
and Roosevelt, um, is kind
of the first phase of the development.
And we want to have an active, interesting kind of day one
as we refer to, um, the project.
The rest of the project we will build as
absolutely as quickly as we can.
Um, no one is more motivated to build than we are,
but, um, what we need is, is economic investment in our city
and, and people that want to invest and,
and build new buildings.
So it's, it's up to kind of the city.
Um, and, and the economics of building to make sense.
Um, it's very difficult right now.
You've got high interest rates.
Construction pricing are very high.
It's why you see just a couple of cranes up,
um, in the city.
I think as that turns, we'll be able
to move much more quickly.
But our motivation is to build as soon as possible.
So the first thing that's gonna happen,
they're gonna build their stadium.
We're gonna build this, the things around it to the north
of it on, on Roosevelt,
and then as fast as we can,
we'll build the rest of the project.
I wish I had a more certain answer,
but again, at a lot of the things, um,
nine outta 10 are kind of outta my control, if you will.
Got it. And there's a plan
to build housing on site, correct?
Or, uh, there's housing on site,
but the affordable is offsite, correct?
No, we will build affordable on site, on site.
Um, we, you know,
we related are kind of leaders in affordable housing.
Um, we helped pass affordable Illinois,
which is caused a couple thousand new units to be built.
We will try to build,
and I would say our plan is today to build all
of the affordable onsite intermixed in, in the rest of it,
which we think is the best way to build affordable housing.
Got it. And how many units are you looking to build again?
I think we could build 10,000. Um, that would be great.
I, I think we'll probably end up a little bit lower than
that just based on spatially how we're gonna build it, how,
how tall we can build, um,
because we are now doing a stadium,
but I think it's gonna be much more attractive
to people live there with a stadium there.
So we think we will get
to the ultimate number faster because of the stadium.
Got it. Thank you very much. Lemme ask in,
in phase one, how, how many units are anticipated?
I, there'll won't be many.
'cause the first phase, the buildings that we're gonna build
to the north of Stadium, we're kind of on
of a top of a parking deck.
So there'll be probably 10 stories tall.
So there'll be, you know,
I I would say a few hundred units probably,
but the big ones will be along the river.
Um, and then kind of to the south of the
Great. Other
questions, alderman, Chel Lopez.
We've also been joined by Alderman Rodriguez, non-member.
Thank you Chairman. Um, uh, I just wanna address,
I think there was a, a good
conversation in planning commission.
I appreciate the, um, the leadership Aldo
and Dowel to make sure that all the details
and all the information that community requested is, is,
um, is discussed.
I wanna refer to the letter from the Metropolitan Planning
Council that was sent.
I think there's four more, four important items.
One on transportation, um, the river walk, design,
housing requirements and engagement.
I'm not sure that if, um, if we can respond
to the letter, I don't know.
We, we can. Those are the four aspects I will focus
personally on the housing piece.
Um, and I I, I would like to, um, see if there's a response
on, on the housing requirements in particular, if I may.
This is in the letters of opposition is on the second page.
Um, in 2017, related paid nearly $10 million
as an affordable requirement fee under the affordable
requirement ordinance.
The RO rules, at the time,
the RO has since been updated now requiring 20% housing
or compensation for this plan development.
Uh, it is unclear
how affordable housing requirements will apply specifically
for the number and type of units to be provided on site.
Renderers, on the, on the, uh, future housing
and detailed massing have yet to be shared
as they are not a schedule for the first phase,
including the stadium construction.
While we appreciate that the current macroeconomic
environment makes a challenge in two detail,
long-term development plans, it is hard
to consider the totality
of the project when information is released in batches.
Further information regarding the specific amounts
and sizes of the housing should be provided,
and we encourage related to engage in good faith efforts
with the city to maximize the number
of affordable housing on site.
So if, if we can answer that And there's the,
the other aspects I think that we've been discussing,
but I would like to focus on that Sure.
Counselor. Sure. Happy to answer that.
Thank you for the question. So, uh, as MPC did note, we, uh,
in 2018, uh, worked very closely with the city to come up
with an affordable strategy on site.
One thing, uh, just to clarify,
when we were talking about phase one,
the only thing being approved for
construction today is the stadium.
And what's up on the screen right now?
Uh, there are no residential buildings
being proposed right now.
Uh, when we come back, the PD provides for, uh,
future site plan approval,
which does include a community process as part of that,
as well as, uh, public presentations
in front of the plan commission.
Um, and we of course, would work with Alderman Dowell on,
uh, engagement leading up
to any plan commission presentation.
So we will have those details
that are requested in the letter,
including the affordable strategy, uh, when we come back
for those residential, uh, buildings.
But again, we're not making any changes to either the amount
or, uh, the affordable strategy
as part of this PD amendment.
Thank you, chairman. Thank you Chairman.
Uh, if you can refer to like, some of the issues.
I know that, and just in short,
there was a previous agreement
with the CTA, so this has changed.
Um, you know, the allocation on TIF of, you know,
TIF funding based on the changes
and the, you know, engagement and the acts
and the, um, harmony between the development
and the river in particular, are those some of the more,
some important issues that the letter brings up?
So I don't know if they can be
quickly referred to the letter.
There's an, an additional response to the other issues that
MPCs bringing to our attention
Council.
Sure. So thank you, uh, Nicole for,
for providing us with the letter.
Um, transportation.
So, um, the alderman is correct
that there was previously a red line station proposed.
Um, we are not, again, changing anything ar around permitted
that being permitted on the site.
Um, it hasn't been able to be come
to fruition over the last eight, nine years of, of trying,
obviously that's very complicated.
Uh, financing being just one of many things
that would have to be worked through.
Um, but our, the last time we amended this PD was to allow
for that use within the boundary.
If that were, if the, that were to work out, um,
and we're nothing we're doing today
that would preclude that going forward.
Um, as far as the riverfront design
or river walk design, we worked incredibly closely
with DPD on this.
We presented to the River Ecology Governance Task Force on
the phase one design.
Um, thank you again for pulling that up there.
Uh, but the, uh, you know, I think we're very proud
of the phase one design and we will be coming back
with the future phases for site plan approval
and again, presenting and working through the details
of what can be done with those.
And then, um, the final thing was engagement.
Uh, we detailed this in the pa uh,
plan commission presentation,
and I, I know that, uh, alderman Doll is very proud
of the community engagement process that she, uh,
facilitated with this most recent amendment.
And while this amendment was, uh, only introduced in July
of this year, we've been working on this with the alderman,
with the community for eight plus years.
So I think there's been, uh, quite robust, uh, engagement,
including the most recent, uh, efforts to detail phase one.
Thank you chairman. And there's last letter.
I think I just, uh, seeing in terms of the,
the Pong Park Advisory Council.
This is a, a project that I'm fairly familiar with in terms
of the impact on the long-term impact on the Chinatown
community as one of the examples.
So in terms of engagement
and community priorities, especially when it comes
to TFA allocation, um, how can we,
how can we engage communities around to make sure
that they also have a set?
So in the terms of we using, I understand, you know,
this is a private development is $650 million on private
investment, and also there's pub public financing
around the infrastructure, the needs of the park district,
the need of the pong park and how we can collaborate.
So in terms of community engagement,
especially in communities like Chinatown, what can we done
to make sure that that engagement is part of a process
that allows feedback for TIFF infrastructure,
public transportation, let's remember now we're bringing
more traffic rather than public transportation to the site.
So that has also had to be thought out.
So I don't know if there's a re a, a response as well
to the letter from the Pinton Park.
Yes, I can answer that.
Um, there will continue
to be ongoing conversations
and input from the community members regarding this project.
This does not end here today.
Uh, today we're dealing with phase one
and the land use in phase one,
but as you mentioned, alderman, the use of TIF funds.
Um, once that has, uh, once the development team
and DPD have completed their discussions
and negotiations, I will work with my colleagues,
alderman Lee and Alderman Conway, uh, to make sure
that the residents
of their communities will also be involved in
that discussion as I've done in this, uh, first phase.
Thank you. Anything else? Other
Thank you. No, and I appreciate
du Manly response.
I think that this merits a, a, you know,
a larger conversation around thi usage,
how community engages, right?
I understand what is private development even then we need
to have the engagement, but more
so when there is public financing associated with it.
So, um, we'll also consider the way
that we can look into the priorities,
community engagement, including in our wards.
But I do think this is an issue across the board.
So looking forward to working with Lum DAO
and making, uh, changes so
that we community can be part of that process.
When the t allocations happen, there is serious feedback
and allocation considering the priorities
of the community. Thank you, chairman.
Thank you Alderman. Uh, as someone
with a stadium in his word, I'll tell you,
the community conversations never end.
So get ready for that.
All the women. Lee, did you wanna add anything?
Yes, thank you Chair.
Um, would love to chime in on this,
and yet I already have another stadium as well.
So while this is not, uh, right in the 11th ward, it is,
uh, just over the border.
And I would like to just respond
to some of the things that were brought up.
Um, I, we have been part of a community process
with Alderwoman Dell, with the fire, with related, um,
and I have every confidence that
that's going to continue to happen.
I think some meaningful changes were made, um,
to the PD agreement, uh, that addressed some
of the community, uh, concerns.
And as this development goes further in different phases,
um, I have every expectation that that will continue,
especially as it, uh, pertains to public funds.
Uh, so I look forward to continuing this partnership
with Alder Woman Dell, who's really insured, uh,
in this time that we've had some robust conversations
and she's shown as well as related in the fire, nothing
but, uh, willingness to hear out the community
to get, uh, to work with us on solutions.
And I think that's incumbent upon us in the city departments
as well to address, uh, more the, the transportation needs
and concerns that have been raised.
'cause certainly we do have a concern about traffic.
If you've ever driven through Chinatown on a Thursday,
Friday or Saturday, you know what that's like.
Um, so that's not lost on us.
But again, this is, uh, this is phase one.
I'm excited to support the development of this stadium here.
I think it is something that our city needs.
I think that's going to go a long way, uh,
to create more economic activity.
And we do, we do absolutely need to be thoughtful
and considerate of the impact on the communities
that immediately surround it. Thanks Chair.
Thank you all the women, um, uh, der Alderman Viegas.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And I don't have a question
so much as I wanna say congratulations to, uh,
the Chicago Fire for making the investment
and demonstrating that, uh, these types
of investment can be done without public subsidies, uh,
as in, in the form of the stadium.
And so this message is really
to the McCaskey family about wanting to invest.
And, and if you're really committed to Chicago,
then you should use some
of your own funds in order to do that.
Um, this project, phase one is very exciting
and looking forward to seeing
what else can be developed on this site.
Uh, and I want to thank that related
for their steadfast commitment to Chicago, given the fact
that it's taken nine years to get to this point.
And so congratulations to the whole team
for this investment.
Uh, and this is a really good day for Chicago. Thank you.
Thank you Alderman. Also, Alder Moley has been here
for some time for purposes of quorum.
Sorry, I didn't call you out. Uh, next is Alderman LaSpada.
Thank you so much. Uh, so number one, I want
to echo exactly what Alderman Viega said.
It's, it's nice to see teams that don't just want Chicago,
uh, as a backdrop or as a trademark,
but want it to be the local identity of their team.
So I really appreciate that.
I feel like the abridged presentation
that we're seeing today does not get across just
how beautiful the stadium is that we're looking at here.
Um, and I want to say just a couple things about
the way the commissioners
and the team I think have worked to address concerns
that came up at the Plan Commission, uh, last week.
Number one, what we're not seeing here
is the infrastructure improvements adjacent
to this development.
The fact that not only are they taking care of
how the pedestrian and cycling
and public transit experience within this space,
but how you actually get here.
So we know now
that they are actually doing bus only lanes along Roosevelt,
that there's gonna be separated protected bike lanes along
Roosevelt as well.
That was important to me to, to understand that we don't,
we're not just talking a good game
where multimodal transportation is concerned,
but we're putting in that effort.
Um, on two other topics, I'm going to choose to hold things
in tension and I think in a positive tension.
I think in the long term, particularly
as the phases are developed, the residents
and the guests coming to this stadium
and the housing here will need a new CTA station.
And I think that they'll deserve a new CT CTA station.
I am under no illusions that you can bill
that without federal funding.
And I don't think public transit investment is the kind
of investment that the federal government is sending
to Chicago for the foreseeable future.
So I think that's gonna be a work in progress,
but a work that I think will be necessary.
I also wanna say they followed up with us.
I wasn't able to attend the follow-up meeting with Friends
of the Chicago River, but I'm really glad that
that meeting happened.
I understand why the wall,
the wall along the river is being maintained.
'cause we didn't get to talk about this,
but it is from a logistic and development perspective.
So being able to drop off building materials along the river
rather than routing all of that truck traffic
along Roosevelt, that is inarguably a benefit from a lot
of perspectives for the residents in this adjacent area.
I also believe long-term that a more ecologically friendly
and thoughtful riverfront is possible and attainable,
and hearing about the meetings that are happening,
hearing this commitment to continued conversation, uh,
lets me believe and live into this tension
that we're going to think about that work.
We see these temporary stormwater retention spaces,
nothing retains stormwater better than good
and thoughtful ecological and en environmental design.
And so I believe that that is where we can head.
But I, I did want to thank Alder Women Dowell,
our department leads at DPD and cdot, uh, but also Noah
and his team for listening seriously
to the concerns brought up at Plan Commission,
and thinking about the next steps
that actually address that.
So thank you Chair.
Thank you Alderman. Uh, any other questions?
Uh, alderman Riley.
Thank you, chairman. And I want
to congratulate my colleague on this,
this amazing project as well.
Just so we have it on the record. Um, if we didn't already,
could you, could we have maybe the, the project team explain
how many permanent
and part-time jobs will be created in
construction to deliver this project?
So we're anticipating, um, 5,000 permanent jobs
and 10,000, uh, construction
and professional services jobs as part of this project.
That's fantastic. And,
and how many, uh,
jobs will be created on this site once the facility opens?
I, I think it's 5,000.
We're assuming, like in total for the project Alderman.
Um, and, and those are permanent jobs.
And then I, you know, there'll be waves that go up
and down, especially with, um, the, the sports facility
and how much, how many people they have
on staff at each time.
And I hope the Cook County assessor's not listening, but,
but how big is the investment you're making on this
site? Uh,
In, in total we think it's gonna be somewhere
between eight and $10 billion.
Um, the, the, the first phase is about a billion dollars.
Um, and then, we'll, we'll, again, we'll want to go as fast
as we can with, with new development there.
And just so I'm clear, that's 1 billion with a B
That's 1 billion with a B? Yes. With
A B, yeah.
And, and what is the projected, um,
property tax revenue from this phase of the project?
I'm gonna, I, I know that that's hard
to say these days, but if you get a tax
bill, what do you think it might be? It, it'll probably be
In the $10 million Range piece.
Okay. So we're, we're, we're
dramatically expanding the tax base?
Yes. Um, well, look, I I just wanted to say chairman, that,
you know, while we, um,
have talked about all the creative design and,
and how we're handling transportation
and all these sorts of things, that at the end of the day,
this is an incredibly impactful project for the city
of Chicago and frankly, our local economy.
Um, we do not see nearly enough tower cranes in the air.
And, uh, thank God for this one.
Um, so I, I wanna congratulate related their entire project
team and their partners in the building trades.
Um, I think this is gonna really be, uh, a,
a game changer for the city.
Um, I'd also want to add, just in closing, that, uh,
alderman la spot is right about, um, the benefits that come
with, with this riverfront access,
and certainly during the construction phase, allowing
for the barge traffic
to deliver materials here, et cetera, et cetera.
But once this project's delivered, I just wanna remind folks
who are worried about traffic congestion
and the various modes of transportation
that are transporting people to and from this site.
Uh, the water taxi service and,
and other boat services here, um, I think are gonna do
a great deal to help alleviate some of
that burden on the local infrastructure.
So I don't think you could have picked a
better site for this use.
Um, and again, I want to congratulate my colleague,
Alderwoman Dowell on, on, on this.
Great, uh, get for the city of Chicago.
Thank you, chairman. Thank
You Alderman.
Um, seeing no other hands up, all the women don't.
Uh, thank you, Mr. Chairman.
You know, as the elected official of, I would say,
the best ward in the city,
Easy, Um, uh, I see it as my role to, uh,
balance not only the interests of the city of Chicago,
but also the interests of the people that I represent.
And in this part of town
where we have a beautiful piece of property
that's been vacant for decades, um,
that has been a challenge.
Um, I think that anytime you get someone stepping up
to the plate to make an investment in the city of Chicago
with their own money in the form of Mr.
Mansueto, who's putting 650 million,
probably now 750 million into this site, uh,
this is, uh, something we should try to work with, uh,
to make happen in our city.
And so I'm proud of the collaborative process
that we've had on this project, uh,
to bring the Chicago fire together with related Midwest
to develop a plan that not only benefits the third ward,
but also benefits the entire city of Chicago.
And this particular project, in my mind, stands out
as a model for future investments in our city.
Now, you know, there's been a lot
of talk about community engagement,
and while this development is certainly exciting, the scale
of it demands that we have meaningful community involvement.
And so I wanna note that we have had, um, some
of the most engaged
and productive community input that I've witnessed
as an alderman over the nine.
We've had over nine community meetings from
June through September.
We've had, uh, coverage by local residents, uh, coverage
by the media, coverage by radio.
Um, so people can't say they didn't know about this project.
And we have fielded in my office alone, hundreds
of questions and requests from, uh,
residents each helping to shape
and move this project forward in the way
that you see here today.
Um, I'd like to highlight several adjustments
that were prompted by the community.
Um, in response to, uh, the number of events, uh,
the Chicago Fire has a capped their major events at 45 per
year, um, to minimize impact on the homeowners adjacent.
Uh, the firework restrictions have been put in place,
and there'll be no more than five fireworks
displays annually.
Um, the Chicago Fire has committed
to implementing school programs at South Loop Elementary,
Haynes Elementary, and the National Teachers Academy,
and enhancing Mary Richardson Park.
Um, there is, there may be an opportunity, Kurt,
for some offsite affordable housing,
and if there is, um, we've made sure to earmark those units
for both Bronzeville and Chinatown.
Um, we're looking at additional pedestrian pathways on the
southern section of the site, uh, to enhance, uh,
people being able to access this beautiful location.
And we're exploring increased public access
and traffic calming along Clark Street.
Um, alderman Lata has mentioned the additional bike lanes
and improvements to Roosevelt Road.
Um, we've also got a commitment in language in the PD
to ensure that only one stadium can be constructed on the
site, and there's six acres of public open space.
None of this would be possible without the dedication
of a lot of people involved in this proce process.
I have to say, it's been great working with the Chicago Fire
and related Midwest.
The whole team and the entire team has showed a genuine
openness and flexibility, and DPD
and CDOT have been instrumental in supporting some
of the changes that have been brought to the table.
The community has been consistently engaged
and passionate about this.
Um, as you've heard some of them this morning, I'd like
to express my gratitude to, uh, Joe Mansueto, again,
the owner of the Chicago Fire for his investment
and embrace of our city.
I'd like to thank Dave Baldwin, president of Chicago Fire,
Kurt Bailey, president of Related Midwest, Noah Stran
of DPD, who answered every call,
and Patrick Murphy, our zoning administrator.
I want to thank Alderman Lee, who assisted
with constituent coordination
and brought forward ideas, uh,
that were not at the forefront of my mind,
but, uh, became part of my thinking.
I'd like to thank Alderman Conway, Irvin
and Robinson for keeping their constituents informed.
And most importantly, I want to thank the constituents
of the Third Ward whose feedback has been vital
to this process, um, and its success.
I think this is an exciting moment for the city of Chicago
and especially for our ward.
Uh, to take some unused
fallow land is challenging, yet an invigorating opportunity,
and I urge my colleagues to support this project,
and I request your approval today. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Thank you. All the women do.
Um, I'll just close and commend you
for your commitment to this project.
I know we've had a lot of conversations about
how this could be better for your community.
I forgot to put you in here, chairman.
Um, I do recall the meeting.
I do recall the meeting that we had to talk about, uh,
how this impacts
how the Wrigley impacts might infect my
community. So thank you. We,
We both have planning hats that we put on and,
and, uh, you've done that in a very methodical, uh,
important way for your neighbors,
and thank you obviously to the fire and to related for,
And lastly, can I thank Constantine,
Constantine Carrigan for staff?
We can't thank Constantine. I'm sorry.
Constantine is back there. Thank, thank you. Yes. All right.
Anything else? No. All right.
Seeing none, Allman Hopkins moves. Do pass.
All in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed, say nay.
The pivot chair of the item is passed as revised.
Thank you all very much. Best of luck, too.
All right.
Page three. Thanks. All right.
Uh, continuing with map amendments
and ever to ensure it runs smoothly,
items are grouped together according to witness
and heard in that order, then word order
First up is file number A 9 0 2 0,
an Alderman application introduced by Greg Mitchell
with an address commonly known as 97 37
South Torrance Avenue.
Excuse me. The exchange,
the change request is M1 one Limited manufacturing district
and M two one light industry district to B three one.
Community Shopping District. Uh, we have Alderman Mitchell.
Thank you Chair colleagues. Duh.
This proposed change responds directly
to the community's priorities.
The current zoning designation allows, uses such as truck
and boat stores, facilities, car lots and junk
and scrap yards, all
of which are not supported by the residents.
The property is located across from single family homes
and the, and a site that's slated for the development
of new single family homes
and owner occupied two unit buildings.
Changing the zoning allows this site aligns this site
with long-term vision of the Seventh Ward,
specifically the Jeffrey Manor community,
protecting home ownership, preventing
and compatible industrial uses,
and creating opportunities to attract new homeowners
and quality retail neighborhood servicing businesses.
With that said, I ask for your favor.
Consideration for the change of this. Uh,
Thank you all the many. Any
questions by committee members? Uh, sign none.
All the woman claim moves due passed. All in favor, say Aye.
Aye. And opposed Say nay. Please chair the ayes Have it.
Item is passed. Uh, next is file number A 9 0 2 1.
An automatic application induced by, introduced
by Alderman Beal for the address, commonly known as 1 0 7
East 95th Street.
Change request is B three one.
Community Shopping District
to RS two Residential single unit detached House District,
uh, alderman Beal, are you with us?
Yes, I am. Mr. Chairman, Please proceed.
Oh, Mr. Chairman, this is just, uh, a zoning change
for future land plan usage.
Great. Any questions By committee members?
Uh, seeing none, all the woman Harris moves due pass.
All in favor, say aye. Any opposed, say nay. P The chair.
As the ayes have it, item is passed. Uh, stay with us.
Alderman Beal. File number A 9 0 2 2
for the address commonly known
as two West 103rd Street change request is B one one.
Neighborhood Shopping District to RS two Residential single
unit detached House District.
Uh, once again, alderman Bill.
Thank you Mr. Chairman and members of the committee.
Again, this is another zoning change to give the community,
uh, input, uh, about future land plan usage.
Great. Any questions by committee members?
Uh, sign Alderman Viegas moves. Do pass.
All in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed?
The independent chair of the aye Have ordinance is passed.
Thank you, alderman Beal.
Um, next we have a series of 15 ordinances, uh, introduced
by Alderman Mosley in the 21st ward.
There he is. Um, I'll read them all into the record.
We will have one presentation
and take a vote for all at the end.
File number A 9 0 3 2 common address, 7 37
through 7 41 west hundred fifth Street.
Change request. M1 one to and C 11 to RSS three.
File number A 9 0 3 3 Common address,
707 20 west hundred 11th Street change request B three two
to B two two A 9 0 3 4.
Common address 90 45
through 90 67 South Green Street, 90 60.
The 90 62 South Halstead 90 61
to 90 63 South Halstead change request is an M two
one to B two two.
This item A 9 0 3 4 has a substitute ordinance.
Uh, all their CI Lopez makes a motion
to accept the substitute Ordinance on favor, say aye.
Aye. Any opposed? Nay Pending.
Ensure the ayes have its substitute is before us. Moving on.
Number A 9 0 3 5 in the 21st ward,
common address 95 14 through 96 32 South VINs Avenue
and 95 45 South INE Avenue.
Change request C one one to B two two.
Document number A 9 0 3 6.
Common address is 1 10 35
through 1 10 57 South Halstead Street.
Change request is C one one to B two two.
Number A 9 0 3 7.
Common address is 85 76
through 86 26 South Vincennes Avenue, 85 29
to 85 49 South Halstead Street
and 8 45 South Gibbons Court change request M1
two to B three three.
Number 8 9 0 3 8.
Common address 1107 through 1117 west hundred 11th Street.
Change request C one one to RSS three
number A 9 0 3 9.
Common address 1 14 55
through 1 14 59 South Davo Street.
Change request C one one to B two two
Number A 9 0 4 0 common address, 1 20 18
through 1 22 0 2 South Halstead Street,
1 20 18 South Rayce Avenue.
1 21 0 1 through 1 22 59 South Halstead Street
Change request M1 one Limited manufacturing district
and C one one neighborhood Commercial district
to B two two neighborhood mixed use District
number A 9 0 4 1.
Common address, 1 0 7 26
through 1 0 7 50 South Loomis change request M1 one
and RS three to RT four A 9 0 4 2.
Common address 1 10 0 3
through 1 10 13 South Halstead Street.
Change request C one one to B two two
Number A 9 0 4 3 common address.
1 13 17 South Morgan Street,
9 34 West 113th Street.
Change request M1 one to RT four
number A 9 0 4 4.
Common address. Nine. I'm sorry.
Common address is 7 49
to 7 55 west hundred 18th place 7 49
through 7 57 west hundred 18th Street, 1 18 0 7
through 1 18 25 South Halstead Street, 3 0 2
through seven 50 West a hundred 19th Street, 4 0 1
through 7 29 west hundred 19th Street.
Change requests is B one one B three one, C one one
and C one two to B two two
number A 9 0 4 5 common address, 1 0 5 0 1
through 1 0 6 59 South Troop Street, 1 0 6 14
to 1 0 6 32 South Troop Street,
1200 West a hundred sixth Street 1237
through 1243 West hundred sixth Street
and 1200 through 1224 West hundred seventh Street.
Change request M1 one to RT four.
And lastly, document number A 9 0 46 in the 21st ward,
common address 92 32 through 92 46 South Vincennes Avenue.
Uh, 10 32 West 93rd Street change request C one
one to B two two.
We have Erica SEL from the Department
of Planning Development to present these matters.
Yes, thank you again. My name is Erica Sel.
I'm the lead planner for the far south region
with the Department of Planning and Development.
And I'll run through, uh,
the 15 different ordinances all in the 21st Ward
under Alderman Mosley.
Uh, and you can see the pink outline sort of generally
where those rezonings are.
Uh, this is a map of the 21st ward, uh,
with the blue boundary.
The pink areas are the different rezoning areas.
Um, you could see the metro line, uh,
the existing CTA red line station
and then, uh, the, uh, CTA red line extension, excuse me.
Uh, much of this follows the, uh,
major Taylor Trail Land use framework plan that was adapted
by the Plan Commission in August, um, which called for,
uh, areas designated for business
and mixed use, uh, commercial, residential
and also, um, community gardens.
So running from north to south.
Uh, the first is at, uh, s and Halstead.
The site is adjacent to a metro station,
which you could see in the bottom left hand
corner of the slide.
Um, again, this is zoned M1 two, it's completely vacant.
And this could go to a B three dash three,
which would allow, uh, mixed use development
adjacent to the metro station.
Uh, moving further south.
Again, M two one and C 1 1 2 B two two.
These areas are directly adjacent to residential areas
and, um, are currently vacant.
So this would, uh, say
that future development would better match the
existing adjacent development.
Again, a C one one to a B two two along
sns there's a metro station directly across SNS Avenue.
Um, and there's a mix of uses along this area,
including a school and a church.
Um, so this would just encourage more residential
development adjacent to the metro station.
Uh, this is a site, uh, near the Major Taylor Trail,
along the Major Taylor Trail.
Uh, and I've the, uh, 57 expressway
proposed M1 one to RT four.
Uh, again, this area is directly adjacent to
existing residential development
and there are some residential uses in this area.
So again, this would ensure
that future development better matches the adjacent, uh,
residential development, uh, Loomis,
uh, rezoning from an M1 one to an RT four
and an RS three to an RT four again to allow,
uh, residential development.
Uh, this is also part
of the missing middle program in Morgan Park.
Um, so this would allow, uh, two
to three flats
or four flats, uh, within this area
along Halstead and a hundred 11th, uh, proposing, uh,
zonings from C one one
and B three two to B two two again, um,
allowing more of the residential
and commercial uses that are found adjacent to these zones
and limiting more
of the auto dependent related uses like gas stations.
Uh, this is a C one one to an RS three district, uh, to,
uh, better align the, uh, residential use,
uh, along a hundred 11th Street.
Um, so the zoning better matches the existing use
and proposed feature uses.
This larger site is directly adjacent to, uh,
the Major Taylor Trail proposing rezoning from M1 one
to R RT four.
Uh, this is a vacant site, so it would ensure that,
uh, the site which is completely surrounded
by residential uses, um, would be developed, uh, similar
to what is adjacent to it.
Uh, these are little zoning cleanups.
There was a small C one one
and M1 one zoning district along hundred 15th Street.
Uh, so this would just bring in a line in line
with the adjacent zoning of RS three.
This site is currently zoned C one dash one on hundred 15th
Street, proposing a B two two again to, um,
better align with the, uh, adjacent uses
and, uh, limit the amount of auto dependent uses, uh,
that could be developed on the site along Halstead,
um, between a hundred 18th and a hundred 19th.
This is C one one and B three one to go to B two dash two.
This is adjacent to the Major Taylor Trail
and wanted mixed use
and residential development, uh,
along this important corridor.
Uh, hundred 19th Street, uh, proposing, uh, rezonings
to C one one or from C one one and C one two
and B one one to B two dash two.
The B two district allows residential uses on the ground
floor, and there are a number of existing, uh, single family
or, uh, two flats or three flats along this corridor.
So the, the B two two zoning would bring those, um,
into compliance with, uh, the zoning
and also ensure that future development better matches the
existing residential and mixed use, uh, development.
Again along Halstead, uh, proposing an M1 one
and a C one one district to B two dash two.
Again, the B two district allows residential
uses on the ground floor.
There are a number of existing residential uses along this
corridor, and there are a number of vacancies.
Uh, so this would allow future, um, development
to better match the, uh,
the built character of the environment.
And that is the last rezoning. Thank you.
Um, we have alderman mostly
wanna speak on this or speak last.
I'll speak last if there, Is there any questions, uh,
on this project for your alderman or Ms.
Salkin? All right, alderman, you're up.
Uh, my question was, you're done for the year, right?
We're not gonna see any more
of this stuff at this committee. I
Won't make any promises. Well,
You're gonna get the bill next time.
That's what it is. All right. All of and proceed. Uh,
Wanna first say thank you, Mr.
Chair and thank you to Erica
and the planning department to, uh,
the zoning administration there for really, uh,
helping me dig in and make sure
that our zoning reflects our award today.
Um, but most of all, I have to thank my residents
who have always called me to task to make sure
that I'm protecting them.
Uh, and not having uses that aren't the greatest
and best use currently.
Uh, but our zoning allows for that.
But overall, what this does allow for is for more, uh,
stronger business retail corridors,
and also the housing that reflects the community as is.
We are predominantly a single family home, uh,
low density ward, and we want to stay that way.
And so this zoning, uh, allows us
to strengthen our strengths
and prepare for the future of more retail development.
So thank you, and I asked for your favorable consideration.
Great. Uh, any other questions by committee members?
All right. Seeing none, uh, Alder Woman Harris.
Oh, I'm sorry. Uh, all woman do,
oh, no, I was gonna make the motion.
Oh, you wanna make the motion? All right.
All woman do makes the motion seconded by all the women.
Harris, all in favor, say aye. Aye.
Any, any opposed, say nay favor, chair. The ayes have it.
Um, and the ordinances are passed.
Oh, wait, do I at should read all of this? Ah, shoot.
All right. She makes the motion. All woman do.
Makes the motion. Do pass on 21st Ward
automatic Applications.
A
9 0 3 2 9 0 3 3 9 0 3 4 9 0 3 5.
9 0 3 6.
9 0 3 7 9 0 3 8 9 0 3 9 9 0 4 0 9 0 4 1 9 0 4 2 9 0 4 3 9 0 4 4 9 0 4 5
and 9 0 4 6.
Noting that a 9 0 3 4 has been substituted.
Uh, again, all were in favor, they said, aye. No opposed?
Sure. That ayes have it once again noting
that a 9 0 3 4 has passed as amended.
All right. Sorry. Again, Ronnie's done for the year.
All right. Next up, we have a series
of six map amendments introduced
by Alderman Rodriguez in the 22nd word.
I'll read them all in the record.
We'll have one presentation to take a vote
for all at the end.
Document number A 9 0 0 8 common address, 3,300
to 33 24 West 31st Street,
change request M two three to B one three.
Uh, document number A 9 0 0 9.
Common address 32 14 to 32 52 West 31st Street,
change request M two three to B three one,
A 9 0 1 0 common address 30 10 to 30 30 South Kedzie Avenue.
Change request is M two three to B one three.
Document number A 9 0 1 1.
Common address is 3000 to 30 16 South Spalding Avenue.
Change request B, I'm sorry, M1 one to RS three, uh,
number A 9 0 1 2.
Common address is 30 18 South Spalding
and 30 37 South Christiana Avenue.
Change request M1 one to C one 11. And lastly, a 9 0 1 3.
Common address, 32 25 to 32 51 West 30th Street.
Change request is M1 one to C one one.
Uh, we have Alejandro Verde for the Department of Planning
and Development to present. Yeah,
Sir. Uh, good
morning. Every, I mean, good afternoon everyone.
Um, for the record, my name again, uh, Alejandro Verde,
urban Designer at DPD in the west region.
Here to walk you through the rezoning of 31st K Sea.
Um,
Uh, the address is 31st K Sea Intersection at, uh,
Northwest Quadrant in the 22nd Ward
with Almar, Michael Rodriguez.
Uh, the, at Southland Dale, uh, community area,
again, west Planning region.
Um, current zoning is, uh, uh, industrial manufacturing,
M1, M two, and M three, uh, surrounded by residential, uh,
RR RT
and rs, uh, some commercial, uh, C one, uh,
public open space.
Uh, number one, ajita Park
and the future, um, planning development, 12 twelves
and St.
Anthony's Hospital.
Here a little context of the current, um, situation.
Uh, at the West, you can see, uh, existing, um,
features like a C space studio.
And, uh, again, the future location for St.
Anthony Anthony's hospital
in the 22nd ward at the East is a existing, uh, Lata park.
Uh, okay, this is a proposed re zone.
Uh, the existing commercial properties become, uh,
will become C one dash one.
Uh, at blue, uh,
existing loan density residential properties will become RS
three in yellow properties.
Fronting major arterial become either B one three
or B three one, uh, business, uh,
to support large scale development, which is in red.
Uh, um, this is a timeframe of the community outreach,
uh, all the way from 2023 to to,
to the to, uh, this year.
So, public notice letter was introduced in
June 26th of this year.
And this concludes my presentation.
Uh, thank you Alejandro. Um, thank you Alderman Rodriguez.
Uh, I reserve to speak first and last on this item.
Amen. Any questions By committee members?
You got both First and last, Mike.
No, thank you so much. Uh, Mr. Chair.
Look, the fact is this has been a process,
as you can see here, that's taken a little while.
Uh, we were hoping to get this done earlier,
but glad we're finally here.
Um, we've got the new St.
Anthony Hospital, uh, under remediation as we speak.
Uh, hopefully we'll raise the money to make that happen.
But this, um, effort really rectifies
the zoning in this area makes it more consistent.
We've got a recycling company down the street from residents
operating seven days a week.
Uh, whoever made that decision, you know, uh,
but this is now in my wards.
We're trying to rectify that, uh, make this, um, more
of a, a residential
and business field that's very consistent with
what the residents and our neighbors in an area wanna see.
So I would, uh, totally support
or ask for your, uh, um, your support,
our economic advisory, economic development advisory
committees in full support of this.
Um, the residents in the area that full support some
of the businesses we are working with, uh, the 12th ward,
as a matter of fact, on some potential
for relocation into other areas.
Um, but at the end of the day, um,
we've received no opposition on this, even from the
impacted, um, owners.
Some concerns that have been been addressed
that we continue to address.
So, uh, ask
for favorable consideration of the, of the committee.
Great. Uh, actually I live LaSpada
You so much. Chair.
Put the, um, could you go back to the man
that chose the, the, this is, I live
with a three-year old, um, could Which one?
Okay. This is really helpful. This is Almond Rodriguez.
I really appreciate this because there's, there's a lot
of times that we talk about neighborhood planning as a,
uh, a catchphrase in automatic zoning to see
that actually rep represented, I think in the varying
zoning categories that you're looking at here, in the way
that it promotes something
that I feel like is really cohesive.
It's very interesting. I really appreciate it.
I'm so curious on your part, 10 years from down the line,
this zoning has gone into effect.
People have built up to these possibilities.
What does this neighborhood look like and feel like to you?
Thank you. Uh, Mr. Chair.
Um, little village is the capital
of the Mexican Midwest, the largest concentration
of Mexican Americans in the city,
in the state, in the Midwest.
Um, highly residential
with the magnificent two miles people call 26th Street the
second magnificent mile, but I say we're second to nobody.
And, um, our magnificent two miles was just blocks from this
location, uh, really is an anchor for business,
uh, small business to some midscale business.
Um, this area here has historically been a mix
of residential and industrial right next to each other.
Doesn't make much sense. Doesn. We're not anti industrial.
We just think it needs to be in appropriate locations.
And that's what we're working on here.
We're looking at a community that is highly invested in
that our residents, where we can preserve, um, the, the,
the folks who are here, the immigrant nature of this, um,
great location and compliment them.
I believe we will have retail elements here.
We have an existing bank within this infrastructure
that we want to compliment.
Just blocks from here.
Uh, the discount mall in Alderman Cisco Lopez's
Award was cut in half.
Potentially there's some potential there, uh, for tho some
of those businesses to be able to come back
and be able to stay invested in our community.
Um, I love to see childcare here.
Certainly something that compliments
what's gonna be across the street.
St. Anthony's beautiful new, uh, hospital.
I think that's an exciting vision.
Thank you for sharing it. Thank you Chair.
Thank you all on Spota. Uh, any other questions?
Uh, seeing none, Alder woman Ramirez moves
do pass on applications.
A
9 0 0 8 9 0 0 9 9 0 1 0 9 0 1 1 9 0 1 2
and 9 0 1 3.
All in favor say aye. Any posts say nay penetrate.
The ayes have it and the ordinances are passed. All right.
In the 36th Ward ordinance for 1625,
common address is 27 53 to 59 North Oak Park Avenue.
Change request to B three one.
Community shopping district
to RS two residential single unit detached house district,
we have Alderman, uh, Viegas.
Thank you Mr. Chairman. This is a simple change
and allows for, uh, community involvement
for future plan usage.
Thank you. Any questions? By committee members?
Seeing none, all the person Fuentes moves to pass.
All in favor, say aye. Any opposed, say nay.
If the chair, the ayes have it, item is passed.
Um, next is document number A 9 0 1 7 in the 43rd ward
ordinance referred nine, I'm sorry, 6 18 25.
Common address is 3 45 West Armitage change request.
C one two. Neighborhood commercial district to B one two.
Neighborhood shopping district. Uh, all Timmy Kon.
Great, thank you. Um, acting chair Bennett Lawson.
Um, so this is a little bit of a confusing one.
It appears to be a down zoning,
but it is not in reality
that the property was up zoned from B2C to cut red tape
for an incoming small business North Point Nadel
that now occupies the space.
Um, because their business model, they required a permit
that they could not get in under any B zoning without a re
rezoning and a special use permit,
which would've required two separate zoning relief requests.
That could not happen concurrently under zoning.
They could get that permit as of right,
but c zoning in the the long term isn't something
that we want as a standard at this intersection.
So we worked closely with the applicant
and the neighborhood group.
The applicant has now been in business
and is a really good actor for, um, over a year.
And this was a part of the original agreement, um,
to us trying to streamline
and cut red tape for a great local business.
Great. Thank you Alderman.
Any questions by committee members?
Seeing none, alderman Moore moves Do pass.
All in favor, say aye. Any opposed, say nay.
The chair of the ayes have it. Thank you Alderman.
Uh, we've also been joined by all the women.
Mana Howorth, a non-member. Thank you for being here.
Um, all right. Map amendments.
The bottom of page seven,
document number 2 2 7 0 4 in the fifth ward.
Ordinance referred 3 12 25,
excuse me.
Common address is 64 0 2
through 20 South Stony Island Avenue change
request B three five.
Community shopping district to business plan development.
Um, as the folks come up,
uh, we have attorney Paul Shale.
Good morning, Mr. Chairman.
Uh, for the record, Paul Shale with the law firm
of DLA Piper and I represent the applicant,
Aquina Investment Trust,
and its principal Alison Davis, who is here with me today.
Um, as a preliminary matter, the application was considered
and recommended for approval at the August 21st, 2025 plan
commission hearing, and we would request
that the transcript from that hearing be
incorporated into the record here.
Yes, this item was heard
and passed by the Chicago Plan Commission.
Although LaSpada makes a motion to incorporate all records
and findings from that hearing.
All in favor say Aye. Aye.
And the opposed say, nay opinion chair. The ayes have it.
The records are incorporated.
Thank you. Uh, the subject property is located at 64 0 2
to 20 South Stony Island in the Fifth Ward, uh, very close
to the Obama Presidential Center.
It's currently zoned B three five.
The plan development consists of property owned
by the developer and also two parcels on the northern
portion of the pd, uh, that are owned by the city
and would be sold to the developer at market value.
The plan development here is to rezone it
to business plan development to enable the construction
of a 26 story hotel with a height of approximately 304 feet
and 250 keys.
The overall FAR would be approximately a 5.0.
Uh, prior to the plan commission hearing,
the developer made numerous changes
to the building in response to community input,
including reducing the building height by about four floors,
relocating, loading to the 64th street frontage
and adding ground level landscaped functional space.
Um, our expectation is
that the development will generate approximately 225
construction jobs and dozens
of permanent jobs when the hotel is open.
Uh, I'd like to thank the Department of Planning
and Development, the Department of Transportation,
and in particular Alderman Yancy
for their engagement in the planning process.
And with that, we would respectfully request
that this body recommend approval to the council.
Great. Thank you. Any, uh, questions by committee members?
Uh, seeing none, all the woman cruise moves do pass.
All in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Say nay.
And the chair? The ayes have it,
and the item is passed as revised.
All right. Uh, top of page eight document number.
Did that one. Oh, we did that one. Thank you.
That was the big one. Middle
of page eight is document number 2 2 7 6 1.
And the third ward ordinance referred 5 21 25.
Common address is 53 0 1 to 53 25 South State Street.
Change request is an M1 two limited manufacturing business
park district to B three three Community Shopping District,
and then to residential business plan development.
Um, we have Attorney Nicholas Fatas.
Uh, thank you chair for the record.
Nick Fatus from the Offices, offices of Sand Banks.
I'm here on behalf of the applicant
and Property Owner Center Court Development LLC
and XS Tennis and Education Foundation.
Um, as, uh, you indicated, yes, we are seeking
to consolidate the zoning into a consistent B three dash
three district and then establish a plan development
for the proposed five story mixed use building, uh,
and then a new six story hotel.
Uh, we did present this
to the Chicago Plan Commission on July 17th of 25,
and we'd ask that the record
and findings from that proceeding be incorporated today.
Yes, the item was heard
and passed by the Chicago Plan Commission.
Uh, elder person, Fuentes makes a motion
to incorporate all records and findings from that hearing.
All in favor say aye. Any opposed, say nay P Chair?
The ayes have it Records are incorporated.
Uh, chairman, we did go through a pretty extensive review
with the department as well as with the plan commission.
I wanna point out, um, of the 51 proposed residential units,
50 are going to be, uh, rented at an affordable rate.
Um, it's in working partnership with the Department
of Housing and some other programs with the city, uh,
that we're able to offer that.
Uh, and this is really a continuation of the, uh,
excess tennis facility that's directly across the street.
Um, so providing, uh, not only housing,
but hotel for, uh, local tennis champions.
Uh, we did work also very closely with Alderman Dow,
and I believe we have, uh, the Alderman support to proceed.
But of course I'll defer to her.
I believe Alderwoman Dow was our local tennis champion.
Anything you wanna add? Other woman?
Uh, does You wanna, I'm sorry.
Um, I want behalf of, um, center Core Development,
excess Tennis and Education Foundation.
I wanna thank, uh, Noah, his department
for the work on this project.
I wanna always thank Al Mendo for, uh, her vision, uh,
and being a leader in bringing non-traditional sports
to the community and to the neighborhood.
So I wanna thank everybody, the city staff,
who has been very helpful in this process.
Okay, thank you, Al.
Yes. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
I, um, am here this morning to ask
for the committee's approval
for this very exciting, uh, development.
Um, this brings, uh,
not only does it bring affordable housing to the community,
but as Excess tennis foundation
and Excess Tennis Village has been growing in, uh, stature
and attracting people all over the world in the country, uh,
the need for a hotel has, uh, is great.
And so I want to, uh, say that this is also a benefit,
uh, to our community.
In addition to pickleball, which will be part of the, uh,
residential multi-unit building here, um, I, I want
to thank the Department of Planning
and Development, uh, plan Commission staff,
and also Kamal for Kamal Murray for his vision
and for his willingness to invest in a part of the town
in the south side that has not seen any investment
and has become a catalyst
for other development along State Street.
Um, I asked for the committee's approval.
Great. Thank you. All the women, uh, alderman Nuon,
you had a question, comment really just
To comment and chair do, sorry to go after you,
but I wanted to congratulate you on this project also
as just a longtime member of Excess
and fan of Kamas ever since he coached Sloan Stevens to, uh,
you know, the US Open Victory however many years ago.
And I think it's really exciting, um, for excess.
Uh, it's no secret that excess hosts big tournaments
that get people from around the Midwest, the WTA tournaments
and, and also is growing in their programming.
So I just want to note as an alderman
and as a member, that I think this is really
exciting from the whole city.
So congratulations to Excess on the pending approval
and to, um, chairperson do on just, um,
really championing these kinds
of projects. Thank you. Thank
You. Thank you. Alderman,
is that an excess tennis hat? No.
Next time. Next time. Uh, alderman Moore.
So I see, I see at the top it say excess residence.
I knew there was a, um, hotel piece to this, correct?
And it is a residential piece as well. Yes.
And how many units is that?
51. And it's, it's, uh, it's,
it's a third or third or third.
Or how that one, was that a all affordable?
Oh my gosh, that is amazing.
I'm not, no, I I'm really, this is, it's for the record
Into the mic so that it's all, it's 51 units,
50 are affordable, one is market rate. Correct. Thank you.
That, um, that part I, I didn't know.
And you know what, um, chairman Dow,
and I know people spoke on this, uh,
I think I was upstairs when somebody was talking about it
earlier commenting, and I was gonna get on the mic
and Justin, but the fact you were looking always ahead
to make sure that it was always on that site as well.
And, and, and that makes it even better.
And to have someone of the caliber, um, um,
of Komal doing this, it is just great.
But here's the, here's the good side to it.
This is something I've always envisioned, um,
when I talk about the south side of Chicago and
'cause uh, you go to other communities,
I don't care if it's Harlem, I go to other places
within their communities, there are hotels and all of that.
And we don't see that, um, in our, um, um,
cities which accept enough high park, which is sometimes,
you know, separated out.
And this is going to help push it even more.
It has to start somewhere.
And, and Artman Dow you champion this
and, uh, making sure that, um,
this happens in your community, but it's gonna go beyond.
And that's what's gonna make Chicago a more, um,
vibrant city where everywhere you want to be,
not just downtown, you're gonna want to be on 53rd Street,
you're gonna want to be on 72nd Street.
You're gonna want to be on. That's what it's all about.
And so, thank you, um, chairman Dow,
and thank you Kamal Murray, um,
for your vision in making this happen.
And I fully, um, support this item.
And, um, I want us to move,
do pass on this item in its entirety.
Thank you. Uh, Almore.
This is our second south side hotel of the day.
So it's only it, it's only looking up.
Really? Yeah. Yeah.
We just did the other one near Obama Library.
Oh, well that's different. All right.
All the, all the and more moves. Do pass.
All in favor, say aye. Any opposed, say nay.
Uh, p chair, the item, uh, passes as revised.
Thank you. Uh, bottom of page eight,
document number 2 2 7 9 9 dash T one of the 15th.
Ward. Common address is 46 39
through 46 43 South Wallace Street.
Change request is an RSS three residential single unit
detached house district
to be two three community shopping district.
Um, once again, we have attorney Nick Fatas.
So Nick Fatas again for the record.
I'm here on behalf of the applicant
and property owner concerning the property at
46 39 South Wallace.
Uh, chairman, I would point out
that we did file a substitute plan set narrative
for this project after our initial filing.
So I do wanna make sure that that's incorporated today.
Aye, yes, all their quesada moves
to accept the substitute narrative
and plans for the type one application.
All in favor say aye. Aye. May opposed say nay.
Can the chair, the ayes have it substitute.
Narrative and plans are accepted
And chair. We did,
uh, amend our plan for the proposed new development,
um, from a five story building to a four story building.
The first two floors will operate with the daycare facility,
and then floors three
and four will uh, contain a total of six dwelling units.
There will also be six parking spaces on site.
This is a transit service, uh, location.
So we are seeking a parking reduction as well
as setback relief as part of the type one.
Uh, we've worked with, uh, alderman Lopez's office.
And believe, uh, they've confirmed support
for the revised plan set.
Uh, we do have, uh,
alderman Lopez support for the revisions.
Are there any questions by committee members,
uh, saying none?
Alderman LaSpada moves. Do pass. All in favor, say aye.
Any opposed, say nay. The chair, the ayes, uh, have it, uh,
item is passed as substituted.
Uh, next of page nine,
document number 2 2 7 9 7 T one of the 16th ward.
Common address is 69 41 through 69 57 Southwestern Avenue.
Change request B one two.
Neighborhood shopping district
and C two two motor vehicle related commercial
district split zoned two
C two two motor vehicle related commercial district.
Uh, again, Nick Fatas.
Yes. Thanks. Uh, chairman for the record.
Nick Fatas on behalf of the applicant
and property owner, uh,
Patriot Motor Chicago LLC Patriot Motors operates a Toyota
dealership at the subject property.
Uh, as we stated, it is a split zone district.
Um, and in order
to permit an approximate 4,200 square foot um, addition
to the dealership, we need to consolidate the zoning.
So we are seeking a zoning change to C two dash two
for the entire site.
Um, we also included, uh, our plan set.
So we are accounting for interior landscaping,
some fencing standards that'll be adjusted as part of our,
uh, overall program for development.
Um, we've worked very closely with Alderman Coleman's office
and I believe we have confirmed support as well.
We have heard from all the woman Coleman on this.
Any questions by committee members?
Seeing none, alderman Kon moves due passed.
All in favor say aye. Aye. All. Any opposed? Say nay.
The chair. The ayes have it. The item is passed.
Middle of the page nine.
Document number 2 2 7 9 6 dash T one in the 26th ward.
Common address is 1000 North Francisco Avenue.
Change request. RS three residential single unit detached
house district to RM five residential multi-unit district.
Uh, once again Nicholas Fatus. So
Nick Fatus for the record chair.
I'm here on behalf of the applicant
and property owner 1000 North Francisco, LLC.
The uh, subject property, uh, is proposed to be redeveloped
with a new, um, six unit residential building.
Um, in order to permit the uh, residential unit total,
we are seeking a zoning change to the R RM five district.
We worked, uh, closely with Alderman Fuentes as well as the
ward zoning advisory committee.
Uh, and we are as part of this program
offering one voluntary unit, uh, of affordability.
Great. All the person Fuentes, anything to add on this?
This project went through my community driven zoning
process in a community meeting
and has received favorable support,
so we'll be supporting the zoning change.
Great. Any questions by committee members saying none.
All the woman moves do pass. All in favor, say aye. Aye.
Any opposed? Say nay. Chair. The ayes have it.
Item has passed. Top
of page 10 is document number 2 2 7 9 8 dash T one
and the 43rd ward ordinance referred 7 16 25.
Common address is 27 0 1 North Clark Street change request.
B one two. Neighborhood shopping district to B two five.
Neighborhood mixed use district. Uh, once again Nick Fatus.
Uh, chairman again. Nick Fatus for the record.
I'm here on behalf of the applicant
and property owner 27 0 1 Clark, LLC.
The applicant is proposing a, uh, rehabilitation
of the existing three story building, um, as well
as a two story edition above it.
Um, the resulting building, uh, will contain,
uh, hold on one second.
25 residential units over, uh, retail floor.
Um, as part of the program though, we are adding uh,
or seeking to permit a ground floor retail, uh,
residential unit at the rear of the building
and working with the alderman's office
and the local community.
We uh, expect to come back in front of the committee, uh,
for zoning change after that.
Uh, features delivered.
Um, as I just stated, we did work with uh, alderman Knutson
and the local community organization, uh,
and believe we have his support to proceed today.
Uh, you do, I think you just stepped out.
Alderman Schon, are you here? No.
Um, he has indicated his support.
Any questions by committee members?
Uh, seeing none, alderman Ramirez moves due passed.
All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed, say nay.
Pending chair. The ayes have it. Item has passed. Thank you.
Thank you Mr. Tika. Yes.
Um, middle of page 10 is document number 2 2 8 1 0 dash
G one of the first ward.
Common address is 2144 West Potomac Avenue Change request.
An RT four residential two flat townhouse district and mul
and multi-unit to RM five residential multi-unit district.
And we have attorney Rolando Acosta.
Good afternoon Mr. Chairman. Members of the committee.
Rolando Acosta on behalf of the applicant.
Uh, this property has 3,300 square feet of land.
It is currently improved with two separate buildings.
The front building ha
and it has two legal units on the upper two floors.
The ground floor was improved with a residential unit many,
many years ago, I think over two decades
before the applicant acquired the property.
Uh, but it was never a legal unit
so the city is not recognizing the ground floor
unit in the rear.
We have two residential units, uh, in the rear building
and it has the lower unit is actually a duplex down.
The proposed rezoning would allow us
to legalize the ground floor unit on the first floor
of the front building
and would allow us to split the duplex in the back building
into two separate units resulting in three units in the
front building, three units in the rear building.
Um, there are variations that are sought as part
of this type one mainly
to accommodate the existing improvements
'cause there's no exterior construction here
and those are reductions in setbacks
and also a reduction in rear yard open space.
Originally we filed
for a reduction in parking under the TSL provisions,
but that is no longer needed given the recent change
to the zoning ordinance affecting TSL properties.
Uh, we have, we've gone
through the Alderman Lasa community process
and believe we have his support.
Great. Uh, thank you. We do have a
letter from Alderman LaSpada.
Any questions by committee members?
Uh, sitting down Alderman Ciro Lopez moves Do pass.
All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Say nay.
P the chair. The ayes have it.
Uh, document number 2 2 8 2 3 dash T1 in the 25th ward.
Common address is 1923 South Jefferson Street change
request C one two.
Neighborhood commercial district
to B two two neighborhood mixed use district.
Once again, Rolando Acosta,
Uh, once again Rolando Acosta on behalf of the applicant.
This property is on a, a block that is primarily residential
and is, but it is zoned C one two.
The proposed rezoning
to B two two will allow the construction
of a four-story building, four residential dwelling units,
uh, with four parking spaces that would make it consistent
with the block it has gone through.
Alderman Ccio Lopez's community zoning prop process
including his zoning advisory board.
As part of this rezoning, we are asking for um,
three variations.
I believe the first is actually to allow the one
for one parking because this is within the transit distance.
Sorry, the transit serve location to a train.
Uh, the second is
to allow an increase in the front yard from five feet.
That would be the limit under the pedestrian street
provisions to six feet nine inches.
And the third is to allow a reduction in the MLA of
117.5 square feet.
That would make the fourth unit viable.
Happy to answer any questions the committee may have.
Great. Uh, any questions by committee members?
Alderman, CCHE, Lopez, anything you want to add?
Um, no, just, um, asking my calls for a favor.
Support and this item after the committee process. Thank
You. I'm sorry. There's also a
substitute, ah,
narrative and plans here.
Yes, we do have a substitute narrative and plans.
Uh, all the case Adam moves to accept, substitute
and plans for the type one application.
All in favor say aye. Aye. They opposed say nay P Chair.
The ayes have it substitute. Narrative
and plans are accepted.
Uh, on the uh, motion all the woman do moves to pass.
All in favor say aye. Aye. And they oppose say nay.
Be chair The aye have it item has passed.
Um, Rolando,
I we're gonna take like a three minute break.
Okay. So if you sit tight, everyone sit tight.
Um, I just need a moment. Okay.
So, uh, the committee will stand at ease.
The committee will come back to order. Um, okay.
While we're on the top of page 11,
document number 2 2 8 1 7 dash T one in the 43rd ward,
common address 4 58 West Dickens Avenue change
request B three two.
Community shopping district to B three three.
Community shopping district.
Once again we have Rolando Acosta,
Uh, Rolando Acosta here on behalf of the applicant.
Uh, this is the carnival grocery store property at the
corner of Lincoln and Dickens.
It currently has a three story building in the front of it
with ground floor, grocery store, upper floor.
There's two dwelling units there.
It has a one story extension, it runs to the east.
The proposal is to build two floors above that extension,
uh, for a, with nine units in those floors.
I actually noticed there's a mistake in the narrative.
It should be 11 total units.
There's nine new units,
but there are two existing units already in the property.
There is a substitute narrative
and substitute plans for this matter.
Uh, it went through the mid north community organization.
It also went through the landmarks review, both
of which have approved this
and I believe we have Alderman
Knutson's support for this project.
So, uh, we have a substitute narrative and plans
We have substitute for this,
Which derman Ermo, uh, to accept.
Uh, all in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Say nay.
The chair. Aye. Have it substitute plans are accepted.
Any questions on the matter itself saying none.
All the women Cruz moves do pass. All in favor say aye. Aye.
Any opposed? Say nay. Can chair the aye have it.
Um, document number 2 2 8 2 1 dash T one in the 25th ward
or common address?
2201 to 2203 West Cmac Road, 2200
to 2208 South Levit Street change request B three two.
Community shopping district to B two five.
Neighborhood mixed use district.
Uh, once again Rolando Acosta. So
This property is Rolando a
Costa on behalf of the applicant.
This property is improved with a two story building
that was formerly a buy land bank.
The proposal is to keep that building
and build an additional above
and to surrounding it essentially
to generate a four story building with 18 dwelling units.
Four indoor bicycle parking spaces.
For that purpose, we are seeking the rezoning.
Uh, there are some variations that are tied to this.
Um, the decrease in parking, which is no longer needed.
And the second is to reduce the 30 foot rear yard setback
that would be required to zero
to allow for the current building.
This went through the zoning,
the alderman zoning advisory board as well
as a community meeting.
And I believe we have the alderman support for this.
Oh, he is here. Thank you.
We have a substitute narrative and plans on this one.
Substitute narrative plans. Yes, sir.
Uh, Allman Cruz moves to accept the
substitute narrative and plans.
All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Say nay. Chair.
The ayes have it substitute.
Narrative and plans are accepted.
Any questions on the matter? 25th Ward. Good to go.
Um, seeing none Allman Quesada moves to pass.
All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Say nay.
Chair Ayes have it. Item is passed.
Bottom of page 11 is document number 2 2 7 79 dash two
one of the 30th ward.
Common address is 4,100
through oh eight West Belmont Avenue.
3,200 through 10 32 10 North Karloff Avenue change request.
M1 one Limited manufacturing district to B three. I'm sorry.
B two three. Neighborhood mixed use district.
Uh, we have again, Rolando Acosta for Jimena Castro.
Yes. Yes. Rolando Acosta here on behalf of the applicant.
Property is at the northwest corner of Karloff and Belmont.
It's currently improved with a one story, uh,
manufacturing, a commercial building.
The applicant actually owns the property
and has occupied it for his business.
Proposal is to demolish that building
and build a five story building
with 32 residential dwelling units
with the required affordable onsite, uh,
with 22 parking spaces within the building.
This has also gone through, uh, the older woman's, uh,
local zoning advisory board as well
as having a community meeting, uh,
and received strong support from everyone.
And I believe there is a letter
of support in the file from the Alder woman.
All the Cruz. Anything else you wanted to add on this one?
Chairman, thank you. Um, as I said, they follow
through our, our process, which was go in front
of the community zoning committee also, um,
a regular community meeting, two surveys
and I received favor response.
So we're excited for,
for this development to come to Belmont.
Um, Nita around the area.
So we're excited for housing overall,
so yes, they received my support.
Thank you very much. All the women
and the questions by committee members Seeing none,
alderman Citro Lopez moves due Pass.
All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Say nay.
Pending ayes have it. Item is passed top of page 12.
Document number 2 2 6 9 2 in the 34th ward,
common address 55 East Washington
and 31 through 41 North Wabash Avenue.
Change request. DR 10 Downtown residential district
to DX 16 downtown mixed use district then
to residential business plan development.
Uh, once again, I think for the last time,
Rolando Acosta, uh,
Rolando Acosta here on behalf of the applicant.
First off, this matter was
before the plan commission, September 18th, 2025 And I would
ask that the record before
that body be incorporated in these proceedings. Uh,
Yes. Uh, Alder Cruz
makes a motion
to incorporate all records in finding from
that plan commission hearing.
All in favor say aye. Aye.
And the opposed say nay, the chair, the ayes have it.
The records are incorporated.
This matter involves the Pittsfield building,
which is a Chicago landmark as well as a national landmark,
which has been mostly vacant for about a decade.
And this would allow the retrofit of
that building in the addition to it of 208 and 14 units.
It currently has 228 units in it.
You can see the slide that's up.
The areas that are in blue are existing residential.
The areas that are in yellow are currently vacant as well
as the ground floor being primarily vacant.
The proposal is would have 442 total residential units,
ground floor, commercial,
and would retrofit the building including, uh,
repairing the facade.
That has been, there's been a scaffolding around Washington
and Wabash surrounding this building for about a decade.
Uh, you can see the basic floor plans
with the ground floor plan.
I'm trying to go as fast as possible. Mr. Chairman.
The ground floor plan being on the left, uh,
the commercial spaces are multicolored.
There's an area that is in white, kind
of the upper left corner that is to service a observation
deck that you will see in the next slide.
And into the right is typical units.
The top of this building, the concept is
to create an observation deck.
The owner of this property has been on, um, Instagram,
the skyscraper guy.
He's generated over a hundred million views of this.
And as, as part of that process, the idea
of the observation deck came to being,
so it'd be four levels with a cafe at the lower level, uh,
an area that has a bit of a mezzanine next to it.
And then there is a existing smoke stack that would,
can hold a six person elevator.
And that is what you see as the tube
that goes up to the top.
So you can actually get to the very top,
which essentially is like a crow's nest in this building.
Uh, and have a view of the entire city.
This is a half a block from Millennium Park
directly west of the Bean.
Uh, this was very favorably received by the community, uh,
and the plan commission.
With that, I'm happy to answer questions.
This is pretty cool stuff.
Um, I'm gonna ask a younger colleague
to find out on Instagram and send it to me.
Um, is this, uh, is this building a landmark?
It is a Chicago landmark and it is a national
Landmark. Excellent. And
what is the dollar amount going
into this landmark treasure?
Uh, $195 million.
1 95. Excellent. Any other questions by committee members?
Uh, CI none. Alderman Quesada? Most do pass.
All in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Say na.
The chair ayes have it. Item is passed as revised.
Thank you Mr. Acosta. All right.
Middle of page 12 is document number 2 2 7 9 5
dash T one in the fourth ward.
Ordinance referred 7 16 25.
Common address is 44 0 4
through 44 14 South Greenwood Avenue change request.
RT four residential two flat townhouse
and multi-unit to MRM five residential multi-unit district.
Uh, we have attorney Sarah Barnes. Thank
You. Um,
good afternoon now, Mr.
Chair, um, and esteemed members of the committee
for the record, my name is Sarah Barnes
and I'm a partner at the law offices of Goki del
Americus and Vado LLP.
I'm super grateful
and blessed to be here this afternoon on behalf
of the applicant 44 0 4 through 44 14
South Greenwood, LLC.
I know I'm supposed to keep this really short,
but I am really impressed by this project.
It's one of a only a few in my 15 plus years
of practicing where I received a ton
of positive phone calls from neighbors.
Um, excited for the project.
So I just wanna commend, um, the developer for working
with the community on this and the alderman.
Um, towards that end, the proposal calls for
a new nine, um, home townhouse complex
to be located at the subject site with six
of those town new single family homes facing Greenwood
Avenue and the other ones, um, along 44th Street.
Uh, this property is located in the North Greenwood
multiple resource landmark district and
therefore, um, prior to coming before this committee
and filing for this zoning amendment, we were approved
by the Chicago Landmarks Commission,
or the design was approved
by the Chicago Landmarks Commission back in April of 2025.
Um, there will be a total
of nine new single family residences each
with a two car detached garage as well
as onsite guest parking.
So it will be a fully contained, um,
new dev multi-family development for this side of
the city wherein they haven't really
had a lot of new housing.
Um, with that I do believe that
Alderman Robinson has conveyed his sub ongoing support
for this project to the committee
and I'm happy to answer any questions and
otherwise, uh, respectfully, uh,
the committee's approval for this project.
Thank you Ms. Barnes. Any questions By committee members?
Uh, sitting on all the woman Harris moves? Do pass.
Thank you. All in favor say aye. Aye.
Any of opposed say nay. Chair ayes havoc. Aye. Ms.
Pass, uh,
bottom on page 12 is document number
2 2 7 9 3 in the eighth ward.
Common address is 7,600 South Jeffrey Boulevard.
Change request RT four residential two flat
and townhouse multi-unit district
to B three two Community shopping district.
Uh, here to present we have attorney Tyler Manic.
Thank you Mr. Chairman
and members of the committee for the record,
my name is Tyler Manic Ham Banks Kenny and Schwartz.
I'm here on behalf of the property owner, KCL 7,600 LLC
as its attorney for his zoning map amendment
for the property at 7,600 South Jeffrey South.
This property is improved
with a single story commercial building,
however the lot is currently zoned RT four residential two
flat townhouse and multi-unit district which com,
which compromises
and severely restricts the properties owner
to fully activate this building in the future
with its commercial uses.
Thus, the applicant seeks to rezone this property
to a B three two zoning district, which is consistent
with the zoning districts across the street
and kitty corner to this property.
The applicant has met with all the woman Harris,
who I believe is also here that she can speak on, uh,
this topic, um, af
but based on uh, Alderwoman Harris's support, I believe
I respectfully request this committee's favorable
recommendation to pass the zoning map amendment rezoning
7,600 South Jeffrey from an RT four
to a B three two zoning district
and happy to answer any questions.
Thank you. Uh, all the woman Harris.
Thank you. Um, this will bring this
property into conformity.
Um, in 1963 when we moved there, it was a floor shop
operating in that at the time the family
that owned the floor shop also lived on premises.
So as time would change, you know, who knew that the zoning,
uh, didn't match.
So this is to bring it into conformity
that coroner's been used for a business, um,
my whole life living in this ward.
And so, um, I do support this
and as my colleagues to support me in,
uh, changing the zoning.
Okay, thank you. Any questions by committee members?
Say none. All the que moves to pass. All in favor say aye.
Aye. Aye. Any opposed? Nay p The chair, the ayes have it.
Item has passed. Next up, uh, top
of page 13 is document number
2 2 7 4 2 2 1 and the 25th ward.
Common address is 1626 South Troop Street change request.
RT four, residential two flat townhouse
and multi-unit district
to B two three, I'm sorry, B two five.
Neighborhood mixed use district. Uh, once again Tyler manic.
Good afternoon, noon, Mr.
Chairman and members of the committee.
My name's Tyler Manic, an attorney with Shane Banks.
Kenny Schwartz.
I'm here on behalf of the property owner of 1626 South Rupe.
There is a substitute type one narrative plans
and ordinance, uh, just to uh, conform the app application
with current, um, map amendment procedures of including
all zoning relief as needed
and allowed by the zoning ordinance.
Great. Uh, Alderwoman Harris makes a motion
to accept substitute narrative
and plans for the type one application.
All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Say nay.
Uh, PA have it. Uh, sub narrative and plans are before us.
Thank you. Uh, this property's improved
with two four story residential buildings containing two
units per floor in each building.
The owner seeks a zoning map amendment from RT four
to B two five to bring the existing density into compliance
with the Chicago zoning ordinance
and maintain these housing options as well
as obtain a building permit, uh, to bring all these units,
uh, into current code conditions.
Uh, the owner does not propose the change exterior
of the premises, but as a belts
and suspenders, um, I just want, we're asking for the relief
to, um, bring, uh,
the existing legal nonconformities into compliance
and that would, uh, bring the minimum lot
that would be seeking variations that bring the MLA, uh,
reduce the MLA by 10% and to reduce the front side
and rear setbacks to zero.
Uh, the owner has worked closely with Alderman Cicio Lopez
as well as undergo his community review
and meet with his zoning advisory board
to preserve this naturally occurring housing options.
Uh, I believe the alderman confirmed
that he has no objection to this application,
but he's also, uh, here as well.
Um, I respectfully request this committee's favorable
recommendation to rezone 1626 South through
and I'm happy to answer any questions.
Thank you Mr. Manock. Uh,
alderman c Lopez, anything you wanna add? No,
Uh, but the, what the applicant said is, is accurate.
Uh, no objections, uh,
from the neighbors or office. Thank you.
Great. Uh, thank you Alderman.
Alderman, ADA moves Do pass. Um, all in favor say aye. Aye.
And any opposed, say nay. Any chair?
The ayes have it and the item is passed as substituted.
Thank. Thank you Mr. Manock.
Middle of page eight is document number
2 2 7 9 4 in the eighth ward.
Common address is 6 0 1 East 87th Street change request.
RS three residential single unit detached house district
to B three one community shop shopping district.
Um, we have uh, Ken Sheena Pierce, come
on up and have a seat right here.
The next witness after this will be Natalie Mendoza, trustee
and Luis Mendoza.
Just to, if you wanna be ready and have a seat up here.
And then Mr. AK who knows the routine.
Hi. Morning Ms. Pierce, uh, state your name
and uh, provide testimony.
Okay, gimme one second.
Um, so good morning. My name is Ken Sheena Pierce.
Um, I am the owner applicant for 6 0 1 East 87th Street.
I am proposing to um, com, uh,
rehabilitate the current location into
a store facing, uh, cafe
with affordable business suites.
Great. Um, other women. Harris, anything you wanna add?
Um, I'd like to add that we've had the community has given
input, um, this is
to bring another property into conformity.
The current front space of that, uh, building has been used
as a business use for, again, my entire career.
Um, and this is again, making it conform.
Um, there are spaces upstairs that, again,
in the past life was probably owner occupied businesses,
but as the world is changing, uh, to conform
and take those rental units up there
and make them office space,
so I stand in support of this application.
Great. Any questions by committee members? Say none.
Alderman Ci Lopez moves. Do pass. All in favor? Say a right.
A right. Any opposed say nay Chair. The ayes have it.
Item is passed. Best of luck to you. Thank you. Thank you.
All right, going to the top of page 14.
Document number 2, 2 8 1 1 in the 15th ward,
common address is
55 31, 55, 33, 55, 35,
and 55 37 South Oakley Avenue
or 55 31 through 37 South Oakley Strange request.
RT four residential two flat townhouse in multi-unit
district to C two one motor vehicle commercial district.
Um, we have, uh, Lisa Za and Natalie Mendoza, correct?
Yeah. Great. Please proceed.
Hi, good afternoon. Um, the reason we're here is
that we currently own four vacant lots.
Um, at the moment of pur when we purchased, um,
we weren't aware that they were under residential zoning.
It was presented as a commercial zone.
Uh, what we wanna use the properties as of right now is just
to store, uh, like a 40 foot, uh, commercial trailer.
It's gonna be a long fence of the alley
and have basically it used for our personal cars as well.
But aside from that, there's not really much more
that we plan on doing at the moment.
We hope that down the line we can also present again
to the point where we want
to hopefully build like a building complex.
But again, future plans, not right now.
For right now, we just wanna use it as storage.
All right, any questions by committee members?
Uh, say none. Allman Ci Lopez moves to pass.
All in favor say aye. A right. Any opposed say nay.
And the chair of the ayes have it.
Best of luck to the two of you. Thank you. Thank you.
Uh, middle of 14 is document number 2 2 8 1 9 dash two
one in the 17th ward.
Common address is 26 18 West 71st Street
change request, B one one.
Neighborhood shopping district to B two three,
community shopping district.
Now we have attorney Mark Kak,
Mr. Chairman, members of
the committee. My name's Mark Kak.
I'm the attorney for the applicant, uh, for this property.
26 18 West 71st Street.
Uh, our situation is the property's improved, improved
of the two older two story building
when the applicant Mr. Rosales bought the
building, had four apartments.
Uh, after he bought it, he, uh, attempted to apply
for a building permit, due some repairs,
and discovered that there was no permit record
for the four apartments.
It appears that perhaps the first floor front might have
originally been a storefront
and there was no permit for that.
Uh, conversion. Uh, so, uh, need the zoning change
to keep the four apartments.
Mr. Rosales met with Alderman Moore explained his problem
and asked the alderman for his support
for the zoning change.
Excuse me. Um, thank you.
We do have a letter from Alman Moore.
Uh, any questions by committee members? Say none.
Alman do pass. All in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed?
Say nay. P The chair, the ayes have it. Item is passed.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank. Next bottom
of 14 is document number 2 2 7 8 9 T one and the 33rd ward.
Common address is 31 22 West Belmont Avenue.
Change request C one one Neighborhood commercial district
to B two three Neighborhood mixed use district.
Uh, once again Attorney Mark
Kak. Uh, Mr.
Chairman members of committee, my name's Mark Kak.
I represent the applicant in this case.
Property address, the 31 22 West Belmont Avenue
currently improved with a parking lot.
Uh, the applicant's plan is to redevelop this property as a,
a mixed use building, uh, with, with nine dwelling units.
Uh, the, the applicant has in fact, uh, met
with the alderman's staff at the alderman's request.
We had the two, two separate community meetings
to involve the community and answer their questions, uh,
and listen to their suggestions
and made a, a few little changes along the way.
And, uh, with that, after that second community meeting,
the alderman, uh, said
that she did in fact support the project
and support the zoning change
and hopefully she's communicated her opinion
to the c the committee.
Oh, uh, we,
We have a substitute on this one, right?
We have a substitute
and really a substitute plan with a very, very minor change,
but there was a change.
So, uh, bite my tongue.
I'd like to ask someone to, uh, motion that substitute
and substitute plans.
ADA makes a motion to accept the
substitute plans or narrative.
All in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed say nay.
I just have it there in front of us.
Allman Ci Lopez makes a motion to approve the item,
uh, in the 33rd ward.
All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Say nay. Any chair?
The ayes have it. Item is approved. Top of page 15.
Document number 2 2 8 2 0 In the 38th ward, common address.
39 36 North Central Avenue. Change request B three one.
Community shopping district to B two three.
Community shopping district. Once again, mark Kak.
Uh, Mr. Chairman members
of committee Mark Kak represent the applicant in this case
property 39 36 North Central Avenue.
Currently improved of the one story building.
Uh, the applicant has met with Alderman Sato to,
to explain his project, describe the project
and uh, listened to the alderman's feedback.
There was an adjustment there.
The reduced the height
of the building at the Alderman suggestion
and the, uh, alderman expressed his support for a, uh,
a new residential residential eight unit building.
Great. Uh, we do have a letter
of support from Alderman Sato.
Any questions by committee members?
Uh, seeing none, alderman case Adam moves Do pass.
All in favor, say aye. All right. Any opposed say nay.
Chair. The ayes have it. Item has passed. Thank you.
Thank you Mr. Kak.
Uh, now we're going to the, we deferred that already.
Bottom of page 15 is document number 2 2 8 0 4 T one
in the 40th ward.
Common address is 56 16 North Washtenaw Avenue.
Change request B three two.
Community shopping district to B two three.
Community shopping district. Um, we have Janet Sal.
Thank you Mr. Chairman and members of the committee.
My name is Janet Sal.
I'm an attorney with the law firm of TAF
and Hollister LLP located at one 11 East
Wacker Drive in Chicago.
Our firm represents the applicant in this matter.
Washtenaw Chicago Apartments LLC.
I'm joined today by Kevin
Schnell, a principal of the applicant.
The applicant is requesting a rezoning
of the subject property located at 5 616 North Washtenaw
Avenue from the B three two community shopping district
to the B two three neighborhood mixed use district.
The type one and relief will authorize the renovation
of the existing 20 unit
residential building at the property.
The subject property consists
of approximately 7938.5 square feet of site area
and is improved with an existing three story
residential building.
The existing building was constructed in the 1960s
as an office building at some point in the seventies.
A prior owner converted the building from office
to residential with 20 units
and these units have been in existence for about 50 years.
The property is currently zoned B three two.
This allows multifamily residential uses
but does not allow dwelling units below the ground floor.
Additionally, the existing residential density exceeds
what would be allowed to be constructed in the dash two
zoning district today.
This change is necessary
to bring the existing ground floor uses
and existing longstanding residential density into
conformity with zoning when the application was filed.
The type one also included optional relief
for a hundred percent parking reduction
for transit serve locations.
However, that relief is no longer necessary since it's
now available by Wright.
Mr. Chairman, we have a substitute narrative today
to submit, which does not include that optional relief.
Yes, we do have the substitute narrative and plans for us.
Uh, alderman Lopez moves to accept those.
All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed?
Say nay And ensure the ayes have it substitute is before us.
Thank you. The applicant will renovate the building
to upgrade age and substandard components of the building.
The building footprint will remain, remain unchanged.
There'll be 10 bicycle parking spaces and no parking spaces.
The applicant discussed the proposal with Ottoman Vasquez
and participated in the 40th warning 40th ward zoning review
process which included a presentation of the project during
a community meeting held in December, 2024.
We understand that the alderman has indicated his support
of this change The committee in advance of this hearing.
At this time we thank the committee for its consideration
of this matter and respectfully request
your favorable approval.
We are available to answer any questions.
Great. We do have a letter from Alderman Vasquez.
Any questions by committee members saying none.
All the women do moves. Do pass. All in favor say aye. Aye.
Any opposed? Say nay. Any chair The ayes have it.
Item is passed. That's it. Thank you Ms. Luck.
Uh, top of page 16
as document number 2 2 8 0 6 dash T one the 42nd ward.
Uh, common address is 2 23 West Erie Street change request
DX five Downtown mixed use district
to DX five DEF downtown MIS mixed use district type one.
Uh, once again Janet gel.
Thank you again Mr. Chairman
and members of the committee Again my name is Janet s I'm an
attorney with the law firm of Titin
and Hollister LLP
with an address at one 11 East Wacker Drive in Chicago.
We're here representing the applicant in this matter,
2 23 West Erie Conversion LLC
and I'm joined today by Kevin
Chall, a principal of the applicant.
The applicant is requesting a rezoning
of the property located at 2 23 West Erie Street in the DX
five downtown mixed use district
to the DX five downtown mixed use district.
This includes optional relief consisting
of administrative adjustments to reduce the number
of required off street parking spaces
for a transit serve location from 66 to zero
and to reduce the minimum required onsite open space from
1,260 square feet to zero to zero square feet in addition
to variations to reduce the off street loading requirement
from one to zero spaces
and to reduce the required rear yard setback for floors
with dwelling units from 30 feet to zero feet.
The type one and the relief will allow the conversion
of the seven story commercial building at the property from
office to residential with 66 residential units
above the ground floor Acting chairman.
As a housekeeping matter we have a substitute narrative
and plans to submit for today's hearing.
The substitute materials include new elevation drawings
to show existing masonry
and steel details on the building exterior
and these details will remain on the property.
Thank you. We do have the substitute
narrative in plans before us all.
The Lopez makes a motion to accept those.
All in favor say aye. Any opposed say nay opinion chair.
The ayes have it substitute is before us.
Thank you. The subject property is improved
with over 100-year-old commercial building
and this occupies substantially the entire site.
It includes approximately 56,000 square feet of floor area
and was previously operated
as retail commercial space on the ground floor
and office space above the property is a transit serve
location based on proximity to the CTA brown line
and purple line express station entrance at Chicago
and Franklin and the Chicago Avenue bus corridor.
The applicant proposes to complete a historic rehabilitation
of the existing building to upgrade the building
and convert the second through seventh floors
to residential use.
The type one and optional relief is necessary
to permit this renovation with the proposed reductions
for open space loading rear yard setback in addition
to the proposed parking reduction,
34 bicycle parking spaces will
be added as part of this project.
The applicant has discussed this proposal
with Alderman Riley and met with neighbors
of the surrounding buildings to share project details.
We understand that the alderman has indicated his support
of this change to the committee in advance of this hearing.
Yes, we do have a letter from all woman Riley.
Any questions by committee members saying none.
All the women do moves. Do pass. All in favor say aye.
A Right. Any opposed say nay. Any.
The chair of the ayes have it. Item is passed
as substituted.
Thank you. Thank you very much.
Middle of page 16 is document number 2 2 8 0 3
in the 19th ward.
Common address 1 0 1 30 through 1 0 1 38 Southwestern Avenue
change request B one one Neighborhood shopping
district to B three one.
Community Shopping District.
Uh, we have attorney Chris Leach.
Afternoon Mr. Chairman
and members of the committee on zoning
landmarks and building standards.
My name is Chris Leach.
I'm an attorney with the Law Offices
of Akerman LLP located at 71 South Wacker Drive.
I'm appearing this this afternoon on
behalf of the applicant.
Strickland Strickland's, uh, enterprises LLC in connection
with the proposed zoning amendment
for the property located 1 0 1 3
dash 1 0 1 3 8 Southwestern Avenue.
Subject property is located in the 19th ward
and contains a site area 15,000 square feet
and is improved with a,
an existing one story commercial building containing
approximately 2000 square feet of floor area
and a surface parking lot with seven onsite parking spaces.
The applicant seeks a zoning change from the B one dash one
neighborhood shopping district
to the B three community B three dash one Community Shopping
District to bring the existing use of the property,
which is a quick lube oil change service business
into zoning compliance.
The applicant has met with the 19th ward, uh,
local zoning advisory committee
to present the proposed zoning amendment
to Alderman Shay's uh, zoning committee.
And based upon our meeting with the committee,
we received a no objection letter from the alderman.
I believe the committee has a copy of the letter
but I have copies with me if you need it.
Um, this afternoon I have uh, Tommy Peace, the uh,
senior development manager on behalf of the applicant.
We stand ready to answer any questions that you may have
concerning this proposed amendment
and respectfully request your favorable
recommendation. Thank you very much.
Thank you Mr. Leach. We do have the letter from Alder Men.
Osha, any questions by committee members saying none.
All the women do moves. Do pass. All in favor say aye. Aye.
Any opposed? Say nay. Any chair ayes have it.
Item is passed. Thank you very much. Thank you.
Bottom page 16 is document number 2 2 8 0 4 dash T one
in the 25th ward.
Common address is 2238 through 2240 West Coulter Street.
Change requests is RS three residential single unit detached
house district to B two three.
Community shopping district.
Um, oh come on, come on down.
Uh, okay we're gonna pass that one then.
Um, and come back to it. I didn't see Lisa.
Okay, thanks Gerald. Um, uh, on the top
of page 17, um, we're gonna take a motion
to defer document number 2 2 8 0 7 dash two one
of the 32nd ward.
Common address 1723 West Labanzia Avenue change request.
RS three residential single unit detached house district
to RT 3.5 residential two five townhouse
multi-unit district.
All the woman Dowell moves that we defer this item.
All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed?
Say nay being the chair. Ayes have it. Item is deferred.
Middle of page 17 is document number 2 2 8 0 2 dash T one
on the 32nd ward.
Common address. 12 15 12 22 West Belmont Avenue.
Change request. C one one Neighborhood commercial district
to be through B two three.
Community Shopping district.
Um, we have attorney Katrina McGuire.
Good afternoon Mr. Chairman. Members of the committee.
Katrina McGuire here from Thompson Coburn
on behalf of the applicant.
Uh, it's my pleasure to present the project.
Um, seeking the rezoning in order
to construct a 40 dwelling unit 24 parking space.
Um, building.
These are all two bedroom, two bath units,
six onsite a RO units
and we're paying in Lou fee for two of them.
Um, we did engage with the South Lake view neighborhood, um,
group and we also um, do have alderman wag spec's letter
of no objection that I believe he has tendered
to the committee as well.
And also as a matter of housekeeping, we would ask
that the substitute narrative and plans be incorporated.
Uh, yes. Uh, Alder Manal moves
to accept the substitute narrative
and plans for the type one application.
All in favor of say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Say nay.
Any chair. The aye have it substitute
narrative and plans are accepted.
I have nothing further unless
you have any questions of me.
Um, actually I'm gonna ask you real quick.
This across the street from the 44th ward,
are we still doing commercial on the first floor? Yes,
There is. There is
a little bit of commercial.
There's about 2200 square feet of commercial in the,
It's be converted to residential easily.
You know, this is a Pass that along
to the team if you can.
I will. I had that conversation with the alderman as well.
Um, all right. Uh, seeing uh,
no other hands, all the women do moves.
Do pass. All in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Say nay.
Uh, p the chair ayes have it. Item is passed.
Passed as substituted. Thank you Ms. McGuire.
Alright, bottom of page 16 is document number, uh,
2 2 8 0 4 dash T one in the 25th Ward.
Common address 2238,
the 2240 West Coulter change requests.
RS three residential single unit detached house district
to B two three Community shopping district.
And we have attorney Lisa Duarte.
Good morning chairman. Thank you. Or good afternoon.
Um, to you and the committee members,
my name is Lisa Duarte.
I am the zoning attorney for the owner Bon Bon Leasing, LLC.
The applicant is Bon Bon developers, LLC,
the managing member Sar gee Ani is here
with me today as well
as our zoning consultant Gerald Garcia.
Uh, for housekeeping matters, we've submitted a substantive,
a substitute narrative and plans to DPD zoning staff.
Uh, the applicant today is seeking a zoning amendment
for the property located at 2 2 3 8
through 2 2 4 0 West Coulter Street.
To change the zoning from an RSS three residential single
unit detached house to a
B two dash three neighborhood mixed use district.
This change will allow for the construction
of a three story four dwelling unit building
with four off street parking spaces on an existing vacant
lot located on the northwest corner
of Coulter Street in South Bell Avenue.
Visuals of the vacant lot
and proposed structure have also been
submitted to DPD staff.
The zoning amendment application was filed as a type one.
The subject property falls within a transit served location
due to its proximity being within
131,320 feet of a CTS bus line corridor.
The applicant also seeks optional variations
and administrative adjustments for setback relief
for the parking to be increased, from increased to one
for each dwelling unit
and all relief necessary as allowed by the zoning code
for the attached plans.
The property directly across the street contains 34
townhouse units with eight three story buildings
and is similarly zoned
as the proposed B two dash three district.
The applicant and owner have met
with the 24th ward local advisory board
and with residents of the block there had objections.
We're happy to answer any questions you might have.
Great, thank you. We do have a substitute narrative
and plans for this type one,
although doel moves, uh, that we accept.
Those all in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed?
Say nay P Chair. The ayes have it.
Any questions by committee members on this one?
Uh, say none. All the women clay moves do pass.
All in favor say aye. Alright. Any opposed? Nay P chair?
Aye. Have it item is passed as substituted. Uh,
Chairman committee change that.
Um, the substitute was
for the narrative only, not the plan. Oh,
Just for substitute narrative.
Correct? Not both.
Everybody does both, uh, as sub as substitute, as
passed as substituted for the narrative.
Thank you sir. Thank you. Thank you. All right.
Uh, now we're gonna go back to the bottom of page 17.
Uh, Mr. Moore, is there a
document number 2 2 7 9 2 dash t one of the 33rd ward?
Common address is 38 45 North Whipple change request.
RS three residential single unit detached house district
to RT 3.5 residential, two flat townhouse
and multi-unit district.
Uh, we have attorney Thomas Moore.
Thank you Mr. Chairman and members of the committee.
Um, this is a case that's, uh, a private, um,
nice a hundred year old house.
Uh, they're to accommodate their family.
They're doing a third floor addition.
Uh, I believe both, uh, the husband
and the wife, uh, are working from the home.
So they need the extra space
and, uh, they're following the existing walls.
The walls were established before the zoning, uh, code.
So, um, they need, uh, for the additional FAR
and the, um, extension of the wall,
they need a variance.
Uh, and it went through a full process in the 33rd ward.
And we have a letter of, uh, support from the alderman
and, um, Rebecca Rios, who is the, uh,
alderman's, uh, person of zoning
and development, uh, had hoped to be here today,
but she, uh, was not feeling well.
Um, uh, so she asked me to apologize,
but, uh, uh, we're not aware of anyone against it
and we'd ask for your support as
Well. Thank you. We do
have a letter
of support from all the woman Rodriguez Sanchez.
Any questions by committee members? Say none.
All the woman claim moves. Do pass. All in favor, say aye.
Aye. Any opposed? Say nay. Can the chair? The ayes have it?
Item is passed. Thank you very
Much. Thank
You. Top of page
18. Uh,
document number 2 2 8 1 6 in the 35th Ward, common address,
36 54 West Schubert Avenue.
Change request. RS three residential single unit detached
house district to B two dash one and a half.
Neighborhood Shopping District.
Uh, we have, uh, John Klar. How
Are you? Hello.
Good afternoon. Thank you everybody.
Um, so this is an existing property.
We're merely going, uh, to do the storefront,
which is vacant at the moment.
Uh, right across the street is a nice grammar school,
public school, so we're trying to revitalize the building
and at a coffee and ice cream shop.
And we met, uh, a year and a half ago.
Uh, at that time it was, uh, alderman, um, Rosa, Ramirez,
Rosa, and then we met
with about 10 neighborhood leg organizations
who all gave us their approval.
Um, and we're looking forward
to having an impact on the community.
Great. Um, are you the business owner as well? Yes, sir.
Alright. Uh, any questions by committee members saying none?
Uh, all do moves. Do pass. All in favor, say aye. Aye.
All opposed, say nay. Making sure the ayes have it.
Item is passed. Good luck to you, sir.
Thank you. Thank you. And thank you to the, uh, zoning,
uh, office.
They've been extremely helpful, Kara
and her team, so they've been really nice. Thank you guys.
We'll have that stricken from the record. Great.
Talk about that. All right,
we're in the home stretch folks, I swear.
Uh, document number 2 2 8 0 9 dash T one in the 38th ward.
Common address, 65 19 West Addison Street. Change request.
An RT four residential two flat townhouse
and multi-unit district to an RT four residential,
two flat townhouse and multi-unit district.
Finally, we get to attorney Paul ak.
Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman. Members of the board.
My name is Paul ak. I represent the applicant.
Um, Nina and Addison, LLC Property in question, uh,
is a vacant piece of property that was previously zoned.
Uh, RT four type one for two three story building,
three unit buildings.
Uh, the, we met with, uh, alderman, uh, SPTO.
What we'd like to do is to have a type one RT four,
but with one six unit building.
The alderman, the units were
the same, the count was the same.
We just went from two buildings to one
and everybody was supportive.
I believe we have a letter
of support from Alderman's Passato in, in the file.
I reading this correctly, we're talking about a sixth flat
and the 38th ward.
Yes. All right. The woman do moves to pass.
All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Say nay.
Any the chair ayes have it.
Thank passed you very much for your Nicole pack.
Nicole, thank you. Yes.
We'll, we'll get you a little earlier next time.
Maybe document number, uh, bottom
of 18 is document number 2 2 5 4 1 dash two one
on the 25th ward.
Common address is 31 35 West Surmac Road change
request B three two.
Community shopping district
to B two three neighborhood mixed use district.
Um, we have attorney, uh, Timothy Barton.
Good afternoon. Good afternoon, Mr.
Chairman, members of the committee.
My name is Timothy Barton.
I'm an attorney with the law firm of Thomas Arres,
attorney at law here today on behalf of 2135 cmac,
LLC, which is both the applicant and the property owner.
Um, I'm here with Vlad Gile who is the applicant.
This is a, uh, 6,250 square feet parcel,
which is currently improved with a four story,
six dwelling unit building
with a ground floor commercial space.
The site is transit served being within about 1300 square
or 1300 feet from the CTA Western Avenue, uh,
station and the pink line the applicant has see
that zoning change to convert the
ground floor commercial space to a dwelling unit,
which would add a total, mean a total of seven, uh,
dwelling units in the building.
Um, the floor area will remain the same.
The height will remain the same.
Um, we have a substitute ordinance, uh,
in for or rather substitute narrative
in there for a administrative relief for to add
three, to add three parking spaces for a total
of seven parking spaces.
Um, I would ask that you, um,
incorporate the, the narrative.
Yes. The women clay, uh, moves
to accept the substitute narrative only. No plans
That's correct For the type one application.
All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed, say nay chair. Aye.
Havoc substitute narrative is before us.
Thank you. Uh, real quick though.
Uh, but it's all the women do.
Who makes a motion to do pass on the item?
All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Say nay.
Your ayes have it. An item is passed as substituted.
Thank you. All right.
Uh, document number 2 2 7 7 7 dash T one in the 31st ward
Ordinance referred 6 17 25.
Common address is 45 0 6
to 45 0 8 West Wrightwood Avenue Change request.
An RS three residential single unit detached house district
to R 4.5 residential multi-unit district.
Uh, here we have attorney, uh, Lawrence Lusca.
Uh, good afternoon Mr. Chairman, members of the committee.
My name is Lawrence Lusk. I'm an attorney with offices
of 10 30 West Chicago Avenue
and I represent the applicant building Wrightwood, LLC.
In this application, the applicant seeks
to rezone the property from an RS three residential single
unit to an RM 4.5 in order
to lawfully establish an existing six unit building.
The applicant did purchase this building in 2012
as a six unit building.
It was only upon an inspection by the city
that he was informed that this building is not,
does not have current records showing a six unit building.
Which brings us to why we filed this application today.
Uh, we have had, um, uh, meetings with Alderman Cardona.
We had a community group meeting.
We sent out notices both in English and Spanish.
And um, we believe we have the aldermans.
Uh, uh, I, I received the aldermans. Okay. Yesterday.
Yes, we do have a letter from Alderman Cardona on file.
Any questions? By committee members? Uh, saying none.
All the women clay moves do pass. All in favor, say aye.
Aye. Any opposed? Say aye. And the chair Aye.
Has, has a have it item is passed. Thank you Mr. Chairman.
Thank you Mr. Lusk. All our final item. Yeah.
Thanks for just hanging with me guys.
Uh, document number 2 2 7 8 4 dash T one on the 37th ward.
Common address is four 18 North Laverne Avenue.
Change request is an RS three residential single unit
detached house district to RT 3.5 residential,
two flat townhouse and multi-unit district.
Um, we have, uh, attorney Dean Megos.
Not at all.
Good afternoon Mr. Chairman and members of the committee.
My name is Dean t Megos, the law firm of Megos
and Megos located at one North Lassalle in Chicago.
We are representing the applicant
Maria Rosa Quispe on this matter simply
to change the building from a single family home,
which they currently live in by the applicant
to a two flat residential building.
We have spoken at length with Alderman mitts.
She has tendered us a letter of support, which I have
with me if you need a copy.
It have, have her, her letter? Yes.
Good. Alright, I, I will open my time
for any questions, so
I'll, I'll I will ask one since it's the last sign.
If this were in an a DU pilot zone,
could this unit have been added by, right?
I I maybe, I believe it could have been, yes. Okay.
We'll get to that later this week. Okay. Um, all right.
Any questions by committee members?
Uh, seeing none, Allman Knutson moves Do pass.
All in favor, say aye. All right. Any opposed, say nay.
Ensure the ayes have it there being no
further business before the body.
Thank you. Uh, all the women do moves that we adjourned.
Any objections? Hearing none. We are adjourned.