In the gallery.
Such items include, but are not limited to, one, any
pointed objects, including knives of any kind.
Two, banners, flyers, or other forms of signage.
Three, food and beverages, including in glass or
metal canisters. Four, backpacks, large
bags, and sealed packages. Clear bags, not tinted in
color, that do not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by
12 are permitted and subject to search.
And five, firearms, ammunition, fireworks,
laser pointers, stun guns, tasers, mace, pepper
spray, and toy weapons. Cell phones and other small
handheld recording devices must be placed in silent mode,
can only be used while seated, and can only be used in
a manner that does not interfere with the ability of other
individuals to view or hear the proceedings.
Individuals or groups failing to adhere to these rules
will be subject to removal from the remainder of the meeting by
the Sergeant at Arms.
City of Chicago City Council Rules of Conduct for Public
Meetings, 2023 to 2027.
Pursuant to Rule 58 of the Chicago City Council Rules of
Order and Procedure, the Sergeant at Arms sets forth the
following rules of conduct for members of the public.
These rules shall be in effect at all times that a viewing
gallery or room is open for a meeting of the City Council or
any of its committees. All individuals and their belongings are
subject to search at entry or upon request.
Individuals must remain seated at all times except,
one, when entering or exiting the gallery.
Two, when providing public comment during the portion of a meeting
set aside for that purpose.
Or three, when asked to rise and be acknowledged by a member
of the City Council.
Profane, threatening, harassing, abusive,
or defamatory behavior or speech, which in the
judgment of the meeting's chair or the Sergeant at Arms may
lead to a breach of the peace or disrupt the orderly conduct
of the meeting, is not permitted. Disruptive or distracting
actions, such as the stomping of feet, waving of arms,
throwing any item, whistling, booing, shouting,
or other loud utterances are not permitted when in the judgment of the
meeting's chair or the Sergeant at Arms, such actions are
disrupting or impeding the orderly conduct of the meeting.
Any item that poses a potential safety hazard, as determined by the
Sergeant at Arms, is prohibited in the gallery.
Such items include, but are not limited to, one, any
pointed objects, including knives of any kind.
Two, banners, flyers, or other forms of signage.
Three, food and beverages, including in glass or
metal canisters. Four, backpacks, large bags,
and sealed packages. Clear bags, not tinted in color,
that do not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12
are permitted and subject to search.
And five, firearms, ammunition, fireworks,
laser pointers, stun guns, tasers, mace, pepper
spray, and toy weapons. Cell phones and other small
handheld recording devices must be placed in silent mode,
can only be used while seated, and can only be used in a
manner that does not interfere with the ability of other
individuals to view or hear the proceedings.
Individuals or groups failing to adhere to these rules
will be subject to removal from the remainder of the meeting
by the Sergeant at Arms.
City of Chicago City Council Rules of Conduct for Public
Meetings, 2023 to 2027.
Pursuant to Rule 58 of the Chicago City Council Rules of
Order and Procedure, the Sergeant at Arms sets forth the
following rules of conduct for members of the public.
These rules shall be in effect at all times that a viewing
gallery or room is open for a meeting of the City Council
or any of its committees. All individuals and their
belongings are subject to search at entry or upon request.
Individuals must remain seated at all times except,
one, when entering or exiting the gallery.
Two, when providing public comment during the portion of a meeting
set aside for that purpose.
Or three, when asked to rise and be acknowledged by a member
of the City Council.
Profane, threatening, harassing, abusive,
or defamatory behavior or speech, which in the
judgment of the meeting's chair or the Sergeant at Arms may
lead to a breach of the peace or disrupt the orderly conduct
of the meeting, is not permitted. Disruptive or distracting
actions, such as the stomping of feet, waving of arms,
throwing any item, whistling, booing, shouting,
or other loud utterances are not permitted when in the judgment of the
meeting's chair or the Sergeant at Arms, such actions are
disrupting or impeding the orderly conduct of the meeting.
Any item that poses a potential safety hazard, as determined by the
Sergeant at Arms, is prohibited in the gallery.
Such items include, but are not limited to, one, any
pointed objects, including knives of any kind.
Two, banners, flyers, or other forms of signage.
Three, food and beverages, including in glass or
metal canisters. Four, backpacks, large
bags, and sealed packages. Clear bags, not tinted in
color, that do not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by
12 are permitted and subject to search.
And five, firearms, ammunition, fireworks,
laser pointers, stun guns, tasers, mace, pepper
spray, and toy weapons. Cell phones and other small
handheld recording devices must be placed in silent mode,
can only be used while seated, and can only be used in
a manner that does not interfere with the ability of other
individuals to view or hear the proceedings.
Individuals or groups failing to adhere to these
rules will be subject to removal from the remainder of the
meeting by the Sergeant at Arms.
City of Chicago City Council Rules of Conduct for Public
Meetings, 2023 to 2027.
Pursuant to Rule 58 of the Chicago City Council Rules of
Order and Procedure, the Sergeant at Arms sets forth the
following rules of conduct for members of the public.
These rules shall be in effect at all times that a viewing
gallery or room is open for a meeting of the City Council
or any of its committees. All individuals and their
belongings are subject to search at entry or upon request.
Individuals must remain seated at all times except,
one, when entering or exiting the gallery.
Two, when providing public comment during the portion of a meeting
set aside for that purpose.
Or three, when asked to rise and be acknowledged by a member
of the City Council.
Profane, threatening, harassing, abusive,
or defamatory behavior or speech, which in the
judgment of the meeting's chair or the Sergeant at Arms may
lead to a breach of the peace or disrupt the orderly conduct
of the meeting, is not permitted. Disruptive or distracting
actions, such as the stomping of feet, waving of arms,
throwing any item, whistling, booing, shouting,
or other loud utterances, are not permitted when, in the judgment of the
meeting's chair or the Sergeant at Arms, such actions are
disrupting or impeding the orderly conduct of the meeting.
Any item that poses a potential safety hazard, as determined by the
Sergeant at Arms, is prohibited in the gallery.
Such items include, but are not limited to, one, any
pointed objects, including knives of any kind.
Two, banners, flyers, or other forms of signage.
Three, food and beverages, including in glass or
metal canisters. Four, backpacks, large bags,
and sealed packages. Clear bags, not tinted in color,
that do not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12
are permitted and subject to search.
And five, firearms, ammunition, fireworks,
laser pointers, stun guns, tasers, mace, pepper
spray, and toy weapons. Cell phones and other small
handheld recording devices must be placed in silent mode,
can only be used while seated, and can only be used in a
manner that does not interfere with the ability of other
individuals to view or hear the proceedings.
Individuals or groups failing to adhere to these rules
will be subject to removal from the remainder of the meeting by
the Sergeant at Arms.
City of Chicago City Council Rules of Conduct for Public
Meetings, 2023 to 2027.
Pursuant to Rule 58 of the Chicago City Council Rules of
Order and Procedure, the Sergeant at Arms sets forth the
following rules of conduct for members of the public.
These rules shall be in effect at all times that a viewing
gallery or room is open for a meeting of the City Council
or any of its committees. All individuals and their belongings
are subject to search at entry or upon request.
Individuals must remain seated at all times except,
one, when entering or exiting the gallery.
Two, when providing public comment during the portion of a meeting
set aside for that purpose.
Or three, when asked to rise and be acknowledged by a member
of the City Council.
Profane, threatening, harassing, abusive,
or defamatory behavior or speech, which in the
judgment of the meeting's chair or the Sergeant at Arms may
lead to a breach of the peace or disrupt the orderly conduct
of the meeting, is not permitted. Disruptive or distracting
actions, such as the stomping of feet, waving of arms,
throwing any item, whistling, booing, shouting,
or other loud utterances, are not permitted when, in the judgment of the
meeting's chair or the Sergeant at Arms, such actions are
disrupting or impeding the orderly conduct of the meeting.
Any item that poses a potential safety hazard, as determined by the
Sergeant at Arms, is prohibited in the gallery.
Such items include, but are not limited to, one, any
pointed objects, including knives of any kind.
Two, banners, flyers, or other forms of signage.
Three, food and beverages, including in glass or metal
canisters. Four, backpacks, large bags, and
sealed packages. Clear bags, not tinted in color, that do
not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 are
permitted and subject to search. And five, firearms,
ammunition, fireworks, laser pointers, stun
guns, tasers, mace, pepper spray, and toy weapons.
Cell phones and other small handheld recording devices must be
placed in silent mode, can only be used while seated
And can only be used in a manner that does not interfere
with the ability of other individuals to view or hear the
proceedings. Individuals or groups failing to
adhere to these rules will be subject to removal from the
remainder of the meeting by the Sergeant at Arms.
City of Chicago City Council Rules of Conduct for Public
Meetings, 2023 to 2027.
Pursuant to Rule 58 of the Chicago City Council Rules of
Order and Procedure, the Sergeant at Arms sets forth the
following rules of conduct for members of the public.
These rules shall be in effect at all times that a viewing
gallery or room is open for a meeting of the City Council
or any of its committees. All individuals and their belongings
are subject to search at entry or upon request.
Individuals must remain seated at all times except,
one, when entering or exiting the gallery.
Two, when providing public comment during the portion of a meeting
set aside for that purpose.
Or three, when asked to rise and be acknowledged by a member
of the City Council.
Profane, threatening, harassing, abusive,
or defamatory behavior or speech, which in the
judgment of the meeting's chair or the Sergeant at Arms may
lead to a breach of the peace or disrupt the orderly conduct
of the meeting, is not permitted. Disruptive or distracting
actions, such as the stomping of feet, waving of arms,
throwing any item, whistling, booing, shouting,
or other loud utterances are not permitted when, in the judgment of the
meeting's chair or the Sergeant at Arms, such actions are
disrupting or impeding the orderly conduct of the meeting.
Any item that poses a potential safety hazard, as determined by the
Sergeant at Arms, is prohibited in the gallery.
Such items include, but are not limited to, one, any
pointed objects, including knives of any kind.
Two, banners, flyers, or other forms of signage.
Three, food and beverages, including in glass or
metal canisters. Four, backpacks, large bags,
and sealed packages. Clear bags, not tinted in color,
that do not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12
are permitted and subject to search.
And five, firearms, ammunition, fireworks,
laser pointers, stun guns, tasers, mace, pepper
spray, and toy weapons. Cell phones and other small
handheld recording devices must be placed in silent mode,
can only be used while seated, and can only be used in a
manner that does not interfere with the ability of other
individuals to view or hear the proceedings.
Individuals or groups failing to adhere to these
rules will be subject to removal from the remainder of the
meeting by the Sergeant at Arms.
City of Chicago City Council Rules of Conduct for Public
Meetings, 2023 to 2027.
Pursuant to Rule 58 of the Chicago City Council Rules of
Order and Procedure, the Sergeant at Arms sets forth the
following rules of conduct for members of the public.
These rules shall be in effect at all times that a viewing
gallery or room is open for a meeting of the City Council
or any of its committees. All individuals and their
belongings are subject to search at entry or upon
request. Individuals must remain seated at all
times except, one, when entering or exiting the
gallery. Two, when providing public comment during the
portion of a meeting set aside for that purpose.
Or three, when asked to rise and be acknowledged by a member
of the City Council.
Profane, threatening, harassing, abusive,
or defamatory behavior or speech, which in the
judgment of the meeting's chair or the Sergeant at Arms may
lead to a breach of the peace or disrupt the orderly conduct
of the meeting, is not permitted. Disruptive or distracting
actions, such as the stomping of feet, waving of arms,
throwing any item, whistling, booing, shouting,
or other loud utterances are not permitted when, in the judgment of the
meeting's chair or the Sergeant at Arms, such actions are
disrupting or impeding the orderly conduct of the
meeting. Any item that poses a potential safety hazard,
as determined by the Sergeant at Arms, is prohibited in the gallery.
Such items include, but are not limited to, one, any
pointed objects, including knives of any kind.
Two, banners, flyers, or other forms of signage.
Three, food and beverages, including in glass or metal
canisters. Four, backpacks, large bags, and
sealed packages. Clear bags, not tinted in color, that do
not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 are
permitted and subject to search. And five, firearms,
ammunition, fireworks, laser pointers, stun guns,
tasers, mace, pepper spray, and toy weapons.
Cell phones and other small handheld recording devices must be
placed in silent mode, can only be used while seated,
and can only be used in a manner that does not
interfere with the ability of other individuals to view
or hear the proceedings. Individuals or groups
failing to adhere to these rules will be subject to removal
from the remainder of the meeting by the Sergeant at Arms.
City of Chicago City Council Rules of Conduct for Public
Meetings, 2023 to 2027.
Pursuant to Rule 58 of the Chicago City Council Rules of
Order and Procedure, the Sergeant at Arms sets forth the
following rules of conduct for members of the public.
These rules shall be in effect at all times that a viewing
gallery or room is open for a meeting of the City Council or
any of its committees. All individuals and their belongings are
subject to search at entry or upon request.
Individuals must remain seated at all times except,
one, when entering or exiting the gallery.
Two, when providing public comment during the portion of a meeting
set aside for that purpose.
Or three, when asked to rise and be acknowledged by a member
of the City Council.
Profane, threatening, harassing, abusive,
or defamatory behavior or speech, which in the
judgment of the meeting's chair or the Sergeant at Arms may
lead to a breach of the peace or disrupt the orderly conduct
of the meeting, is not permitted. Disruptive or distracting
actions, such as the stomping of feet, waving of arms,
throwing any item, whistling, booing, shouting,
or other loud utterances are not permitted when in the judgment of the
meeting's chair or the Sergeant at Arms, such actions are
disrupting or impeding the orderly conduct of the meeting.
Any item that poses a potential safety hazards, as determined by the
Sergeant at Arms, is prohibited in the gallery.
Such items include but are not limited to, one, any
pointed objects, including knives of any kind.
Two, banners, flyers, or other forms of signage.
Three, food and beverages, including in glass or
metal canisters. Four, backpacks, large bags,
and sealed packages. Clear bags, not tinted in color,
that do not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12
are permitted and subject to search.
And five, firearms, ammunition, fireworks,
laser pointers, stun guns, tasers, mace, pepper
spray, and toy weapons. Cell phones and other small
handheld recording devices must be placed in silent mode,
can only be used while seated, and can only be used in a
manner that does not interfere with the ability of other
individuals to view or hear the proceedings.
Individuals or groups failing to adhere to these
rules will be subject to removal from the remainder of the
meeting by the Sergeant at Arms.
City of Chicago City Council Rules of Conduct for Public
Meetings, 2023 to 2027.
Pursuant to Rule 58 of the Chicago City Council Rules of
Order and Procedure, the Sergeant at Arms sets forth the
following rules of conduct for members of the public.
These rules shall be in effect at all times that a viewing
gallery or room is open for a meeting of the City Council
or any of its committees. All individuals and their
belongings are subject to search at entry or upon
request. Individuals must remain seated at all
times except, one, when entering or exiting the
gallery. Two, when providing public comment during the
portion of a meeting set aside for that purpose.
Or three, when asked to rise and be acknowledged by a member
of the City Council.
Profane, threatening, harassing, abusive,
or defamatory behavior or speech, which in the
judgment of the meeting's chair or the Sergeant at Arms may
lead to a breach of the peace or disrupt the orderly conduct
of the meeting, is not permitted. Disruptive or distracting
actions, such as the stomping of feet, waving of arms,
throwing any item, whistling, booing, shouting,
or other loud utterances are not permitted when in the judgment of the
meeting's chair or the Sergeant at Arms, such actions are
disrupting or impeding the orderly conduct of the meeting.
Any item that poses a potential safety hazards, as determined by the
Sergeant at Arms, is prohibited in the gallery.
Such items include but are not limited to, one, any
pointed objects, including knives of any kind.
Two, banners, flyers, or other forms of signage.
Three, food and beverages, including in glass or
metal canisters. Four, backpacks, large bags,
and sealed packages. Clear bags, not tinted in color,
that do not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12
are permitted and subject to search.
And five, firearms, ammunition, fireworks,
laser pointers, stun guns, tasers, mace, pepper
spray, and toy weapons. Cell phones and other small
handheld recording devices must be placed in silent mode,
can only be used while seated, and can only be used in
a manner that does not interfere with the ability of other
individuals to view or hear the proceedings.
Individuals or groups failing to adhere to these
rules will be subject to removal from the remainder of the
meeting by the Sergeant at Arms.
City of Chicago City Council Rules of Conduct for Public
Meetings, 2023 to 2027.
Pursuant to Rule 58 of the Chicago City Council Rules of
Order and Procedure, the Sergeant at Arms sets forth the
following rules of conduct for members of the public.
These rules shall be in effect at all times that a viewing
gallery or room is open for a meeting of the City Council
or any of its committees. All individuals and their
belongings are subject to search at entry or upon request.
Individuals must remain seated at all times except,
one, when entering or exiting the gallery.
Two, when providing public comment during the portion of a meeting
set aside for that purpose.
Or three, when asked to rise and be acknowledged by a member
of the city council. Profane, threatening,
harassing, abusive or defamatory behavior or
speech, which in the judgment of the meeting's chair or the
sergeant-at-arms may lead to a breach of the peace or
disrupt the orderly conduct of the meeting is not permitted.
Disruptive or distracting actions, such as the stomping of feet,
waving of arms, throwing any item, whistling,
booing, shouting, or other loud utterances are not
permitted when, in the judgment of the meeting's chair or the sergeant at
arms, such actions are disrupting or impeding the orderly
conduct of the meeting. Any item that poses a potential
safety hazards, as determined by the sergeant at arms, is
prohibited in the gallery.
Such items include, but are not limited to, one, any
pointed objects, including knives of any kind.
Two, banners, flyers, or other forms of signage.
Three, food and beverages, including in glass or metal
canisters. Four, backpacks, large bags, and
sealed packages. Clear bags, not tinted in color, that do
not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 are
permitted and subject to search. And five, firearms,
ammunition, fireworks, laser pointers, stun guns,
tasers, mace/pepper spray, and toy weapons.
Cell phones and other small handheld recording devices must be
placed in silent mode, can only be used while seated,
and can only be used in a manner that does not interfere
with the ability of other individuals to view or hear the
proceedings. Individuals or groups failing to
adhere to these rules will be subject to removal from the
remainder of the meeting by the sergeant at arms.
City of Chicago City Council Rules of Conduct for Public
Meetings, 2023 to 2027.
Pursuant to Rule 58 of the Chicago City Council Rules of
Order and Procedure, the sergeant at arms sets forth the
following rules of conduct for members of the public.
These rules shall be in effect at all times that a viewing
gallery or room is open for a meeting of the City Council or
any of its committees. All individuals and their belongings are
subject to search at entry or upon request.
Individuals must remain seated at all times except,
one, when entering or exiting the gallery.
Two, when providing public comment during the portion of a meeting
set aside for that purpose.
Or three, when asked to rise and be acknowledged by a member
of the City Council.
Profane, threatening, harassing, abusive
or defamatory behavior or speech, which in the
judgment of the meeting's chair or the sergeant at arms may
lead to a breach of the peace or disrupt the orderly conduct
of the meeting is not permitted. Disruptive or distracting
actions, such as the stomping of feet, waving of arms,
throwing any item, whistling, booing, shouting,
or other loud utterances are not permitted when, in the judgment of the
meeting's chair or the sergeant at arms, such actions are
disrupting or impeding the orderly conduct of the meeting.
Any item that poses a potential safety hazards, as determined by the
sergeant at arms, is prohibited in the gallery.
Such items include, but are not limited to, one, any
pointed objects, including knives of any kind.
Two, banners, flyers, or other forms of signage.
Three, food and beverages, including in glass or metal
canisters. Four, backpacks, large bags, and
sealed packages. Clear bags, not tinted in color, that do
not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 are
permitted and subject to search. And five, firearms,
ammunition, fireworks, laser pointers, stun guns,
tasers, mace/pepper spray, and toy weapons.
Cell phones and other small handheld recording devices must be
placed in silent mode, can only be used while seated,
and can only be used in a manner that does not interfere
with the ability of other individuals to view or hear the
proceedings. Individuals or groups failing to
adhere to these rules will be subject to removal from the
remainder of the meeting by the sergeant at arms.
City of Chicago City Council Rules of Conduct for Public
Meetings, 2023 to 2027.
Pursuant to Rule 58 of the Chicago City Council Rules of
Order and Procedure, the sergeant at arms sets forth the
following rules of conduct for members of the public.
These rules shall be in effect at all times that a viewing
gallery or room is open for a meeting of the City Council or
any of its committees. All individuals and their belongings are
subject to search at entry or upon request.
Individuals must remain seated at all times except,
one, when entering or exiting the gallery.
Two, when providing public comment during the portion of a meeting
set aside for that purpose. Or three, when asked
to rise and be acknowledged by a member of the City Council.
Profane, threatening-
There's camel, guys
Good morning.
We are a little short on quorum. There's some competing events, so the committee
was going to take a recess.
Alderwoman Ramirez moves that the Committee on Zoning be recessed until
11:15 AM.
Hearing no objection, the committee stands at recess.
Thank you.
Any item that poses a potential safety hazard, as determined by the
Sergeant at Arms, is prohibited in the gallery.
Such items include, but are not limited to: one, any
pointed objects, including knives of any kind;
two, banners, flyers, or other forms of signage;
three, food and beverages, including in glass or
metal canisters; four, backpacks, large
bags, and sealed packages. Clear bags, not tinted in
color, that do not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by
12 are permitted and subject to search.
And five, firearms, ammunition, fireworks,
laser pointers, stun guns, tasers, mace, pepper
spray, and toy weapons. Cell phones and other small
handheld recording devices must be placed in silent mode,
can only be used while seated, and can only be used in
a manner that does not interfere with the ability of other
individuals to view or hear the proceedings.
Individuals or groups failing to adhere to these
rules will be subject to removal from the remainder of the
meeting by the Sergeant at Arms.
City of Chicago City Council Rules of Conduct for Public
Meetings, 2023 to 2027.
Pursuant to Rule 58 of the Chicago City Council Rules of
Order and Procedure, the Sergeant at Arms sets forth the
following rules of conduct for members of the public.
These rules shall be in effect at all times that a viewing
gallery or room is open for a meeting of the City Council
or any of its committees. All individuals and their
belongings are subject to search at entry or upon request.
Individuals must remain seated at all times except,
one, when entering or exiting the gallery.
Two, when providing public comment during the portion of a meeting
set aside for that purpose.
Or three, when asked to rise and be acknowledged by a member
of the City Council.
Profane, threatening, harassing,
abusive, or defamatory behavior or speech,
which in the judgment of the meeting's chair or the Sergeant at
Arms may lead to a breach of the peace or disrupt the
orderly conduct of the meeting is not permitted.
Disruptive or distracting actions, such as the stomping of feet,
waving of arms, throwing any item, whistling,
booing, shouting, or other loud utterances are not
permitted when, in the judgment of the meeting's chair or the Sergeant at
Arms, such actions are disrupting or impeding the orderly
conduct of the meeting.
Any item that poses a potential safety hazard, as determined by the
Sergeant at Arms, is prohibited in the gallery.
Such items include, but are not limited to: one, any
pointed objects, including knives of any kind;
two, banners, flyers, or other forms of signage;
three, food and beverages, including in glass or
metal canisters; four, backpacks, large bags,
and sealed packages. Clear bags, not tinted in color,
that do not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12
are permitted and subject to search.
And five, firearms, ammunition, fireworks,
laser pointers, stun guns, tasers, mace, pepper
spray, and toy weapons. Cell phones and other small
handheld recording devices must be placed in silent mode,
can only be used while seated, and can only be used in
a manner that does not interfere with the ability of other
individuals to view or hear the proceedings.
Individuals or groups failing to adhere to these
rules will be subject to removal from the remainder of the
meeting by the Sergeant at Arms.
City of Chicago City Council Rules of Conduct for Public
Meetings, 2023 to 2027.
Pursuant to Rule 58 of the Chicago City Council Rules of
Order and Procedure, the Sergeant at Arms sets forth the
following rules of conduct for members of the public.
These rules shall be in effect at all times that a viewing
gallery or room is open for a meeting of the City Council
or any of its committees. All individuals and their belongings
are subject to search at entry or upon request.
Individuals must remain seated at all times except,
one, when entering or exiting the gallery.
Two, when providing public comment during the portion of a meeting
set aside for that purpose.
Or three, when asked to rise and be acknowledged by a member
of the City Council.
Profane, threatening, harassing, abusive,
or defamatory behavior or speech, which in the
judgment of the meeting's chair or the Sergeant at Arms may
lead
be acknowledged by a member of the city council.
Profane, threatening, harassing, abusive,
or defamatory behavior or speech, which in the
judgment of the meeting's chair or the sergeant-at-arms may
lead to a breach of the peace or disrupt the orderly
conduct of the meeting is not permitted.
Disruptive or distracting actions, such as the stomping of feet,
waving of arms, throwing any item, whistling,
booing, shouting, or other loud utterances are not
permitted when in the judgment of the meeting's chair or the
sergeant-at-arms such actions are disrupting or impeding the
orderly conduct of the meeting
Any item that poses a potential safety hazards, as determined by the
Sergeant at Arms, is prohibited in the gallery.
Such items include, but are not limited to: one, any
pointed objects, including knives of any kind.
Two, banners, flyers, or other forms of signage.
Three, food and beverages, including in glass or
metal canisters. Four, backpacks, large bags,
and sealed packages. Clear bags, not tinted in color, that
do not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 are
permitted and subject to search. And five, firearms,
ammunition, fireworks, laser pointers, stun guns,
tasers, mace pepper spray, and toy weapons.
Cell phones and other small handheld recording devices must be
placed in silent mode, can only be used while seated,
and can only be used in a manner that does not interfere
with the ability of other individuals to view or hear the
proceedings. Individuals or groups failing to
adhere to these rules will be subject to removal from the
remainder of the meeting by the Sergeant at Arms.
City of Chicago City Council Rules of Conduct for Public
Meetings, 2023 to 2027.
Pursuant to Rule 58 of the Chicago City Council Rules of
Order and Procedure, the Sergeant at Arms sets forth the
following rules of conduct for members of the public.
These rules shall be in effect at all times that a viewing
gallery or room is open for a meeting of the City Council
or any of its committees. All individuals and their
belongings are subject to search at entry or upon
request. Individuals must remain seated at all
times except, one, when entering or exiting the
gallery. Two, when providing public comment during the
portion of a meeting set aside for that purpose.
Or three, when asked to rise and be acknowledged by a member
of the City Council.
Profane, threatening, harassing, abusive,
or defamatory behavior or speech, which in the
judgment of the meeting's chair or the Sergeant at Arms may
lead to a breach of the peace or disrupt the orderly
conduct of the meeting, is not permitted.
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These are the originals, remember?
Morning.
Good morning. It is 11:17 AM,
and the meeting of the Chicago City Council Committee on Zoning, Landmarks, and
Building Standards is called to order. We will start off with the roll call.
Alder Espada, Alder Hopkins,
Alder Dowell, Alder Hall,
Alder Harris,
Alder Beale,
Alder Ramirez,
Alder Moore.
Here.
Alder Siccho Lopez.
Alder Prosser Fuentes.
Alder Burnett.
Alder Conway. Alder Quesada. Alder Riley.
Alder Clay.
Vice Chair Lawson.
Alder Siccho Lopez.
All right.
Still waiting for one more?
My apologies, folks. We're short one.
Committee will stand at ease. My apologies.
Oh.
Alder Clay.
Thank you. Members, we have a quorum.
Alderman Burnett is also
here. We got him, all right.
The following members have requested to attend this meeting by remote
means of the provisions of Rule 59.
Espada, Dowell, Moore, and Knutson.
Also Alderman Harris.
And Harris.
Alderman Conway makes a motion to
allow them to attend by remote means under provisions of Rule 59.
Alder Espada, are you with us?
Present.
Alder Dowell?
Here, Chairman.
Alder Moore?
Alderman Moore present, Chairman.
Alderman Harris and Alderman-
Here
... and Alderman Knutson, we may have lost. Okay.
All right.
We're going to start off this morning with the approval of the Rule 45 report
containing the minutes of the May hearings.
All members of the committee should have received a copy of the report
electronically via the shared drive.
Alder Siccho Lopez makes a motion to approve the report.
All in favor say aye.
Aye. Any opposed say nay. Seeing the chair the ayes have it, and the report is
approved. Moving on, I will now read the items to be deferred.
I will read the page number and the description and then take a motion for all at
the end. We're going to start in the middle of page seven, file number
22005-T1, common address 1040 West
Belmont Avenue. The top of page nine, file number
23085-T1, common address 2721
through 2733 North Paulina. The top of page
12, the entirety of pages 12 through 14, including
file number 23087 with various addresses on South
State Street, South Dearborn Avenue, South Federal Street, West Pershing Road, and
West 40th Street. File number 23071, common
address
with various addresses on South Ellis Avenue, South Ingleside Avenue, and
132nd Street. File number 23068 with
various addresses on 51st Street, West 51st Street,
South Kedzie Avenue, and South California Avenue.
File number 23070, common address 5050 South
Kedzie Avenue. File number 23067, common
address 1333 North Kingsbury. File number
23075-T1, common address 1219 North
Elizabeth.
219.
219 North Elizabeth. Thank you. File number
23069, common address 2235 through
59 West Oakdale Avenue, and 2901 through 27
North Oakley Avenue. And lastly, file number 23090,
common address 1410 through 12 West Warner Avenue.
Alder Fuentes makes a motion to defer the previously listed items.
All in favor say aye. Any opposed say nay.
To the chair, the ayes have it and the items are deferred.
If it's time, we'll begin the public comment period.
In accordance with the City Council Rules of Order and Procedure, public comment
will be limited to 30 minutes. I believe we have 10 speakers that signed
up at the 10 o'clock hour. If we have time, we will get to some of the
others, but we will start with three minutes on the clock.
Up first I have Mariah Mata, who will be followed
by Kevin Liu.
Do I have Mariah Mata? Thank you, and Kevin Liu?
Great
Good morning. My name is Mariah Mata.
I am here today as a lifelong Chicago resident and a member of the Chicago
Environmental Justice Network to urge you all to address the cumulative pollution
burden in marginalized communities by supporting and passing the Hazel M.
Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance.
The time to support this long overdue policy that addresses cumulative impacts of
outdated practices that leave communities and vulnerable people
sick is now. Chicago must lead in protecting public health,
and a wide variety of health impacts arise because of consistent overexposure to
pollutants from industry and diesel pollution, and when the number of
contributing polluters isn't considered, there is no escaping the impacts.
Alderperson Chairman Villegas last week was in an article
within WBZ that planned on introducing an ordinance
to impose a higher fine on those caught reselling and selling stolen
airbags. Under this ordinance, shops caught buying and selling stolen
airbags could face up to $4,000 in fine for this first violation, and it
increases from there. If you are looking to generate revenue for the city of
Chicago, industrial facilities and businesses in Chicago could face
city-level penalties ranging from $200 to
$50,000 per day, depending on the severity of the
offense. Unfortunately, according to the Dave Graham rule, CDPH
does not issue more than three tickets for an existing issue to
better force compliance when a facility is slow to respond.
I can't estimate how many citations were issued just this year because the city
does not currently provide centralized real-time total of pollution citations
issued over the past year. But historical enforcement records and audits show that
Chicago environmental citations are frequently issued, but
formal numbers often fluctuate, and this is a stream of revenue that the city
can rely on. I don't condone the theft of
the airbags and recognize the 1,200 victims
in Chicago due to this theft. But I do want to emphasize that
the Hazel M. Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance would address the hundreds of
thousands of victims, primarily on the south and west sides of Chicago, who live
in census track experience the highest levels of
pollution and burden.
The cost of victims facing the theft currently through airbags is
upward to $3,000. But the cost of asthma-related emergency room
visits for an individual victim typically ranges from
$1,500 to $3,000 before insurance, averaging
roughly $1,500 to $1,700 per visit.
For uninsured victims, the final cost can easily climb well above
$3,000, depending on the severity of asthma attacks and the
specific treatments provided, not accounting for the cost
of medication needed for asthma.
So where is the urgency to address these victims?
Their lives are forever changed and beyond repair.
They can only hope for better living conditions to ease the burdens they endure
daily. They hope that they don't end up in the hospital
due to respiratory ailments, and I urge you to support the Hazel M.
Johnson Ordinance. Thank you.
Thank you, Ms. Mata. Next we have Kevin Liu, who will be followed by
Linda Hardy.
Good morning.
My name is Kevin, and I am here today with the Illinois Sierra Club, and I
urge the aldermen to vote yes on the Hazel M.
Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance.
I came here from Louisiana to the city of Chicago to attend college,
so I know by now that Chicagoans are a people deserving of
respect. Chicago is a city of vibrant communities.
It is a home for families of all walks of life, and it is now also
my home, too.
My family lives in Southeast Louisiana in an 85-mile
stretch of mostly Black and low-income communities along the Mississippi River,
and this land is infamously called Cancer Alley.
It faces some of the worst air pollution in the country, and in just the town I
come from, there are over 30 petrochemical plants back to back
that just pump toxic substances into the air.
Cancer Alley is called an industrial sacrifice zone, and that's a
term that really shouldn't even exist.
The cancer risk from pollution there is so ridiculously high that my
town has a cancer risk of over 551 in a
million, when 100 in a million is just barely
acceptable. So when I came to Chicago, I thought
this city would be a clean air paradise in comparison, but citywide
averages hide deep inequalities.
The reality is that air pollution is deeply disproportionate across
this city, and certain parts of Chicago are pre-approved for new
polluters to just set up shop without public notice or approval from the
city.
Industrial projects end up getting built in zones where low-income
areas and communities of color are, and these
communities have
disproportionately higher levels of air pollution as a result of this.
And all of this leads to increased health risks from asthma, from
respiratory illnesses, and cancer.
That sounds all too familiar to where I am from.
Chicago's sacrificial industrial corridors are no different from
the Cancer Alley that I left behind.
This is environmental discrimination, and our current zoning
policy makes it possible.
The Hazel M. Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance is the tool that
communities need to address these inequities.
The people deserve a say in whether a polluter can move into their
backyard, and this ordinance will require that
polluters pass an air quality study, meet with community members, and apply
for a permit from the city. This is the absolute least and bare
minimum that Chicago can do for its residents to avoid another
Cancer Alley.
So I strongly urge for the passing of this ordinance. Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. Liu.
Next we have Linda Hardy.
Linda Hardy, who will be followed by Zoe Lee
To whom it may concern.
As the record owner of real estate in Cook County,
as identified, Linda Hardy, I strongly
object to the changing and amending of the current
zoning status of planned development.
We purchased our homes on East 63rd Street.
We were told that single-family homes would be built on the
lots on 63rd Street going west to approximately Cottage
Grove.
To amend or change to neighborhood
mixed-use district zoning would be inconsistent
with the planned development that we bought into.
There were five different single-family home design models.
Essentially,
one design offered a single-unit garden rental.
Several builders were utilized during the planned
development building process.
I believe that a different builder could continue the planned
development of quality single-family affordable
homes on East 63rd Street.
My objections are on the following.
One,
the suggested change/amendment is inconsistent
with the original homeowners', buyers' material requirement
plan,
and would negatively impact our community.
The Woodlawn Housing Development Project summary report
2019,
as well as the 2022 Institute for Housing
Studies at DePaul suggested that only
22% of residents in Woodlawn own their homes.
77% of Woodlawn residents rent compared to
the
city at 55%.
Of the 77 communities in Chicago, only
seven have higher percentages of renters than Woodlawn.
Multiple research
studies suggest Woodlawn needs to continue to move in the
direction of planned development of quality,
single-family homes. I am currently working with a
builder who can build those homes.
And the second
objection, the proposed zoning change to
residential multi and mixed-use unit district would
be incompatible with the current single-family home
planned model.
The multi-use zone is likely to result in excessive
noise, disturbance, increased traffic
congestion, insufficient parking,
and result in an overall loss of peaceful enjoyment
of our residential status and accompanying
privacy amendment,
amenities.
Thank you, Ms. Hardy. Next up we have Zoe Lee, who will be followed by
Oscar Sanchez.
Hi, my name is Zoe Lee, and I am the founder of
Chicago Flips Red.
My issue has always been because the city of Chicago unlawfully
demolished my family's building, which is violation of Fifth Amendment.
No matter what you guys say about police powers, they can do this, but
this is the main reason why. Because you guys
decide that y'all are going to just say F residential
on the South Side and the West Side, F our
businesses, and we're going to develop whatever we want to
do. And then you guys will lie and say that you went into the community
and you spoke to these people,
and you did not. And then you come down here and don't show
up, like Jeanette Taylor, because Jeanette Taylor's your alderman, and she's not
even here. Her quilt is always here, though, but she's never here.
And she will go and cry and say that she doesn't
know that this was happening, and we're going to fight for this, and we're going to
fight for that. And then
you get a new neighborhood shopping district.
The same with Greg Mitchell. Now, Greg Mitchell is not here.
This lady, she came late, but she didn't receive
anything in the mail about now they're going to now have a change
request for instead of residential, we're going to do more
commercial. Black people can't own homes.
We can't be property owners anymore.
We're not allowed to be property owners.
The whole goal in life is to get
property and be able to pass it down to your children,
and then they'll be able to pass it down to their children.
That's generational wealth. And for some reason, we just can't get it.
For just us. We're the only ones that cannot get it.
And then we watch these terrible Black aldermen come down
here and don't say nothing about it, but then
get mad at me for going into the community,
showing everybody who's at work or who can't make it down here what
you guys are doing. Y'all
don't fear God.
Y'all can't fear God.
Y'all don't care about going to hell.
The fact that y'all are displacing our elders,
y'all displacing our businesses for y'all
developer friends. Half the people don't even live in that community, don't
know about that community, have no idea how that community works.
But you guys are going to come here and going to pass, yes,
yes, we're going to pass it on, yes.
Then you're going to go to Community Development Commission. Y'all go there too.
That's where they pass the TIF money,
and then they go ahead and steal half the TIF money,
and then they do the same thing over and over again.
It's a daily playbook. It's a daily playbook
The feds are here. I know they're here.
But if I got to go into these communities and let these elders
know what y'all are doing, it's going-
Thank you, Ms. Lee. Next we have Oscar Sanchez, who'll be followed by
Josh Schoder.
Oscar Sanchez?
Still with us, Oscar? Okay, great.
Good morning.
Morning.
I just want to tell you a story.
There's a family named the Robinson family, who lived in the same neighborhood for
generations, the same creeks and
leaks. Lives bounce off the walls.
Every Sunday evening after church, after dinner, Ms.
Robinson would sit
with a glass of sweet tea while her grandchildren played tag on the
sidewalk. It was a neighborhood that everybody knew each other on the block.
And when we go through our mail, she just lifted up her mail,
and it was another letter from the city of Chicago.
And when we get mail from the city of Chicago, we just think it's the same thing.
It's like a parking ticket or it's a bill.
But she went on.
And then her grandbabies,
Marcus and Stephanie, told her mama and papa about seeing more trucks
and seeing more construction.
And little by little, the air changed, the noise changed,
and the Robinson family went to ask their city worker neighbor about what's
been happening.
Because we all got a city worker friend, right?
And they pointed to the map and said, "This area's zoned for industry.
We had to approve this development."
And their grandbabies, when they heard this, they're like, "Well, what do you mean?
We live here. Industry doesn't live here. We live here. Our families live here.
Our homes are here."
And that's when Ms. Robinson told her grandbabies about Hazel M.
Johnson.
She said, "See, baby, if somebody came and told us we couldn't breathe clean
air, we'd fight back immediately.
If they told our neighborhood something didn't matter as much as
others, we would never accept it. So they didn't say those
things, they just moved lines on a map and called it planning."
And Ms. Robinson tells us what
Hazel M. Johnson has taught us, that you don't have to take away
someone's right all at once. You can do it one decision at a
time, one permit at a time, one zoning change at a time,
one line on a map at a time. And before long, a
community that once had a voice in being told what must
live, instead is being told what they believe they
deserve.
And sometimes the most important battles aren't over what people
take from you directly, they're fought over what people slowly
convince you to live without. Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. Sanchez.
We've been joined by Alders Beale and Riley for purposes of quorum.
Up next we have Josh Schoder, who will be followed by John
Dufresne.
All right. Good morning, everyone. My name is Josh Schoder.
I am a resident of the First Ward, and I'm here today as a housing
advocate to speak in favor of creating more homes throughout Chicago.
We have all seen headlines recently, the most recent one coming from Crain's
earlier this week, June 10th, "Downtown Chicago apartment rents hit
another high, but growth is slowing." So instead of paying
5% more year over year, we are only going to be paying 4% more year
over year. Lucky us. Today, here I want to speak in
favor of a few different projects that have been proposed and are on the
agenda today that will create more housing near transit and
will help to ease our tax burden as a city.
First, in Avondale, the proposed development at California
and Melrose, which would create more than 100 new homes in the
35th Ward, very close to Brands Park and major CTA
bus routes. In the 27th Ward, we have
2565 West Madison, 50 new homes making
better use of currently vacant land.
And in the 12th Ward, we have a project at 3301 South
Justine, which would bring in more than 200 reasonably priced
units and already has Alderwoman Ramirez's approval.
And so with these kinds of projects, as well as the proposal put
before this committee a few weeks ago with the single-stair
reform ordinance that Alderman Martin has posed, these
will make small but very important improvements in making
sure people in Chicago have a place to live and have the ability
to afford living here. This is a situation where we know that
we have a shortage. We have seen the news come up both here and the
issues that we're seeing with housing around the country.
The best way that we can address our city's long-term financial forecast
is by expanding the tax base and creating more housing
for more people. And so I'm very glad to be an advocate for creating
more housing and very thankful that all of you here today are
hopefully pushing forward more projects that will create homes for
Chicagoans. Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. Schoder. Up next we have John Dufresne, who will be followed
by Josefina Urgiles.
Hi.
Good afternoon. Thanks for your time.
I'm John Dufresne, principal of Moth Architects here in Chicago.
I'm here to represent the Chicago chapter of the American Institute of Architects
and our 3,500 members. Our chapter was established in
1869. That's the same year our founding president, William
Boyington, designed the water tower and pumping station of North Michigan
Avenue. For 157 years, AIA Chicago members have promoted
design excellence and advances in building technology to meet the needs of our
clients and our communities. I am the co-chair of AIA
Chicago's Department of Buildings working group.
Since 2015, the working group has been meeting regularly to discuss code issues
that our members encountered every day as they worked with clients and contractors.
Members of our working group were among the many architects who volunteered their
expertise when the Department of Buildings began the enormous efforts to
modernize the Chicago Building Code.
The results were several phases of code modernization adopted by the city
council between 2015 and 2019.
I'm here to state our support for the next phase, phase three, of
code modernization. Our working group is fortunate to
include Grant Ulrich, Managing Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Buildings,
who's an AIA member, as well as an attorney.
He has been a conduit for constructive conversations on these code efforts.
Phase three of the modernization initiative reflects the city's ongoing
commitment to ensuring Chicago's construction standards are current with evolving
technology, industry practice, and state and federal law, and
further positions Chicago as a national leader in construction flexibility,
energy performance, and building safety.
Architects are responsible by law and practice for protecting the health, safety,
and welfare of the public. After phase three is adopted by the city council,
AIA Chicago will work with the Department of Buildings to educate local architects
on the code revisions so that they can continue their role in constructing and
renovating our city efficiently and effectively.
Thank you for the opportunity to speak.
I also have a letter of support on behalf of the Chicago
Committee on High-Rise Buildings.
Thank you for your time.
Thank you, Mr. Giuffrande.
Make sure we get a copy of the letter as well.
And thank you to the AIA for continuing to work with us on
modernization and building a beautiful city.
Next up is Josefina Orgiles, who'll be followed by George Blakemore.
Josefina? No. Mr. Blakemore?
We lost Mr. Blakemore, too. Okay.
Then I have
Kishana Harris. Right. Will be followed by William Henry
Winston.
Hey,
and good morning. How you doing, Chairman?
All right.
My name is Kishana Harris, and I'm representing my organization,
Chicago Shower Association, on the behalf of
Bronzeville, regarding the Near North
Healthcare Clinic, located 3525
South Michigan Avenue. The old
clinic serviced my community for ages.
My 60-year-old mother talks about fond memories at the clinic.
Although the clinic was relocated to 37 in Cottage
Grove, the location still remains
a significant part in the community.
I'm here today to request the committee's support in prioritizing
this facility for city use. I know that the city is
actively repurposing unutilized buildings, and this
project must be one of those priorities.
Although the facility has been abandoned for some time, we once housed our
Venezuelan residents. Restoring it will bridge a critical gap
between public health. I'm asking
as committee for
overseeing zoning and building standards to prioritize this project for city use.
By doing so, we ensure it doesn't get overlooked.
Placing this sanitation system directly across from the Chicago Police
headquarters is ideal. It fosters safety, dignity, and
bridges gap between public safety and community care.
With your support, we can
integrate this vital resource into city strategic plans and
ensuring that it serves all of Chicago's
neighborhoods. So ideally, the facility will act as a model
blueprint,
and we have a city full of abandoned clinics,
unutilized, and these facilities can be
developed into this sanitation system, and it will truly add to the city's
physical framework. The sanitation facility becomes a central intake
and assessment point where individuals can be targeted based off their needs rather
than a one size fits all approach. Thank you so much.
Thank you, Ms. Harris. Next up, we have William Henry
Winston,
who will be followed by Maddie Lomax.
Hello. My name's Henry Winston, and I'm here today to urge all the zoning committee
members to support the Hazel M. Johnson Cumulative Impact Ordinance.
One of the most privileged experiences of my life has been to grow up right along
Lake Michigan. My proximity to the lake has been the foundation of the
quality of life that I've been able to experience in the city, because it has meant
that I have had a safe, clean, and healthy environment to grow up in.
It has meant that I've always lived next to parks full of green space, and more
than anything, it has always meant that I've always had clean air to breathe.
To breathe clean air and to have confidence in the health of your surrounding
environment should not be a standard reserved for an elite portion of the city.
However, years of broken zoning and land use regulations have made it so.
Our city has purposefully burdened marginalized communities on the south and west
sides with a disproportionate and egregious amount of pollution.
By-right zoning in industrial zones has allowed countless new polluters to move
into the city for decades without having to go through the proper due diligence of
investigating and presenting the impact their operations would have on the
communities they have inserted themselves into the heart of.
And what I'm saying is not an assertion that is up for debate.
These are the conclusions that HUD reached after a nearly two-year investigation
into environmental racism in the city.
The federal government stepped in and demanded that our city change its decidedly
unlawful zoning and land use regulations, because they were being used to move
polluters from white neighborhoods into Black and Latino communities.
Do you know how bad things have to be for the federal government to step in and
tell a city that it's being racist? We should be better than that.
We should be leading and pressuring the federal government to do more to address
issues like environmental justice.
With this ordinance, it is also not only about starting to protect against the harm
that's been inflicted upon communities on the South and West Side.
It is also about protecting all of the city from a flawed policy that leaves
communities across the city vulnerable to the possibility of a new polluter moving
into their neighborhood without having any kind of say,
and with virtually zero protection from the city against more pollution in their
neighborhood. I've been canvassing on the streets and going door to door, talking
to people about the Hazel M. Johnson's Cumulative Impact Ordinance.
And even though I've bugged them in the middle of their days, people have been
overwhelmingly supportive of this ordinance.
The people of Chicago want this ordinance.
The main question they ask me is why it's not been passed yet, and what could
possibly stand in its way. There are industrially zoned areas all across
the city, and there is no reason that we cannot encourage activity in those areas
while also making sure that everyone who wants to come to our city is making it a
better place by mandating them to complete a cumulative impact
assessment and to go through the permitting process with the city.
Our city should do its part in always protecting the health and well-being of
our environment and our citizens. Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. Winston.
Maddie Lomax?
Yes.
Great.
Good afternoon.
Council Member Lomax.
Good afternoon, everyone. This is Maddie Lomax.
I'm in the Auburn Gresham community in which the
alderman is Hall.
And I want to let the community know that he does
nothing for the community. My sidewalks are all
broken up. There's demolition trucks,
abandoned cars, and I even gave
him pictures. And this has been about a couple of years ago.
Nothing has been done,
and he needs to be investigated
and find out where this money is going to, because it's not going
into the community where I reside, and that's Auburn
Gresham. That's Halsted,
West 80th Street, and West 81st,
Union, and Emerald. There's nothing going on,
and he needs to be audited,
and the community needs to come out there and see that he's doing nothing
for this community,
making a disaster of the community.
Where is the money going? Into his church?
Because I've been to his church and there's no lights on in the back, but
he takes the money and he does whatever he wants to do with this money.
So I want him investigated.
That's all I have to say.
Thank you, Ms. Lomax. We will now move on to the agenda.
The first item up is document number O
2026-0024930.
An ordinance introduced by Mayor Brandon Johnson that amends the municipal code
titles two, 14A, 14B,
14G, 14F, 14M, 14N,
14R, 14X, 17, and 18
regarding various building code-related provisions.
The item has a substitute ordinance.
All committee members will find a copy of the summary of changes in the packets
before you and a copy of the substitute ordinance in the shared drive.
Alderwoman
Ramirez makes a motion to accept the substitute ordinance. All in favor say aye.
Aye. Any opposed say nay. The opinion of the chair, the ayes have it.
The substitute is before us. We have with us Managing Deputy Commissioner of
Buildings, Grant Ulrich, to give us an overview and answer any
questions. Deputy Commissioner?
Good morning, Vice Chairman Lawson and members of the Committee on Zoning,
Landmarks, and Building Standards.
I'm Grant Ulrich, Managing Deputy Commissioner, standing in on behalf of
Commissioner Marlene Hopkins, who I know really wanted to be here
today and is likely listening in right now from her vacation.
So if you are listening, Commissioner, please tune out and enjoy your vacation.
Thank you for having us from the Department of Buildings to discuss phase three
of the Chicago Construction Codes Modernization Initiative.
This comprehensive package advances Mayor Johnson's Cut the Tape initiative
and reflects the administration's commitment to building the safest and most
affordable city in America. As I'm sure you all know, an
update of this magnitude does not happen overnight.
It requires extensive coordination, technical analysis, industry
input, and collaboration among stakeholders and city departments.
Together, we have crafted an ordinance that represents one of the most significant
advancements to the Chicago Construction Codes
Modernization Initiative. Phase three establishes the legal,
technical, and administrative framework necessary to ensure our codes continue to
evolve in a manner that supports housing growth, affordability,
innovation, sustainability, and economic development while maintaining
our longstanding commitment to public safety.
The comprehensive code amendments presented in this package update the Chicago
Mechanical Code, Chicago Fuel Gas Code, and Chicago Energy
Transformation Code while positioning Chicago as a national leader in
construction safety, energy innovation, housing development,
and code administration. This package also updates Chicago's
regulatory framework across multiple areas, including permitting, code
enforcement, fire and life safety systems, energy infrastructure,
mechanical systems, residential design flexibility, and long-term
building maintenance standards.
At its core, phase three ensures that Chicago's codes keep pace with evolving
building practices and housing needs.
For too long, discussions regarding housing affordability and development have been
framed as a choice between flexibility and safety.
This ordinance demonstrates that those objectives can and must work together.
By removing unnecessary regulatory barriers, this package
supports adaptive reuse, enables more efficient building
designs, and modernizes outdated requirements while maintaining
strong fire protection, structural safety, and emergency response
standards. The ordinance reduces construction and regulatory costs without
impacting life safety standards, increases housing capacity on existing
sites, and improves project feasibility.
These efficiencies are paired with strong safeguards, sprinkler protection,
fire-rated construction, and multiple means of egress.
The result is a regulatory framework that advances housing affordability,
economic development, and neighborhood investment without compromising public
safety.
This ordinance is also the product of extensive collaboration among the Department
of Buildings, the Chicago Fire Department, the Department of the Environment,
public safety agencies, architects, engineers,
developers, labor partners, housing advocates, and other
industry stakeholders committed to Chicago's continued growth and success.
One of the most significant housing measures included in the ordinance is the
authorization of interlocking interior exit stairway groups in qualifying
residential buildings up to 15 stories in height.
These stair systems maintain two independent means of egress separated by
fire-rated construction while allowing more efficient residential floor plans,
additional usable living space, improved access to daylight, and
greater design flexibility. By incorporating the interlocking interior exit
stairway groups directly into the building code, the ordinance recognizes evolving
building design concepts while preserving strong egress protections and
firefighter access standards.
The ordinance also expands several residential code flexibilities currently
limited to four-story buildings to fully sprinklered five-story buildings,
supporting adaptive reuse, residential conversions, and development on
constrained urban sites.
These updates improve project feasibility, reduce per-unit costs, and create
additional housing capacity while maintaining established safety requirements.
For residential conversions, we are incorporating provisions from the 2027 National
Model Building Codes that simplify conversion pathways for fully sprinklered
buildings, helping unlock underutilized building stock across Chicago's
neighborhoods, reducing redevelopment costs, encouraging
reinvestment, and preserving neighborhood assets.
Phase three also includes major updates to the mechanical and fuel gas codes,
including the first comprehensive modernization of gas piping and appliance safety
standards in approximately 25 years, along with updates to energy
efficiency and fire prevention requirements.
These changes support healthier indoor environments, modern HVAC
technologies, improved energy performance, lower operating costs,
and safety standards aligned with current construction practices in state and
federal requirements. The through line across the entire package is clear:
supporting housing growth, affordability, sustainable development,
renewable energy expansion, and operational efficiency while
preserving Chicago's commitment to life safety and resilient
construction. This is what cutting the tape looks like, removing
unnecessary barriers to responsible development while maintaining strong public
safety protections and creating opportunities for housing growth throughout the
city. Ultimately, phase three reflects Mayor Johnson's
vision of building the safest and most affordable city in America.
By modernizing our codes, supporting housing production, encouraging
innovation, reducing unnecessary costs, and maintaining rigorous life safety
standards, Chicago is demonstrating that affordability and safety
are not competing priorities. They are complementary goals.
Phase three positions our city to continue its long tradition of
innovation with safety at its core. Thank you.
Thank you, Managing Deputy. Do I have any questions by committee members?
Seeing none...
I'm sorry. Alderman Conway.
Is the actual ordinance language, was that emailed to the committee?
Yes. It's in the link that was emailed to committee members in the
shared drive.
Okay.
I know there are a few different rounds for this one, but it was sent late last
week?
Yeah.
Oh, okay.
Yeah. It's about 300 pages, which is why it was not a PDF.
I do see it. Thank you very much.
Okay. Great.
Any other questions by committee members then?
All right. Alderman Mosley moves to pass. All in favor say aye. Aye.
Any opposed say nay. In the chair, the ayes have it, and the item is passed.
Thank you.
As substituted. Passed as substituted. Thank you, Managing Deputy.
Oh, this is what I need.
Next is document number O
2026-0025414,
introduced by myself, that amends municipal code Section 12 dash...
I'm sorry, 17-12-1105-B,
authorizing the zoning administrator to allow the installation of static roof signs
on West Waveland Avenue and North Sheffield Avenue facing into Wrigley
Field.
I'll just say this is a pretty simple ordinance update.
We have done some small-scale signage in the rooftop district
across the street from Wrigley.
Following the same rules and size restrictions, we're allowing another sign on
the Sheffield side and two of the existing signs, which say
"Wrigley Rooftops," to have an advertiser instead.
So that is the skinny on it. I don't have a slide, but I'm happy to answer any
questions by committee members.
Seeing none, Alderman Conway moves to pass. All in favor say aye.
Aye.
Any opposed say nay. In the chair, the ayes have it. Item is passed.
Thank you very much.
We have Alderwoman Cruz, who's joined us.
Under provisions of Rule 59,
Alderwoman Clay makes a motion to allow her to attend. All in favor say aye.
Aye. Any opposed say nay. In the chair, the ayes have it.
Item is pa-- Or,
Alderwoman Cruz, are you with us?
I'm here, Vice Chair. Thank you.
Thank you, Alderwoman.
Okay. Next up, we have large signs over 100 square feet in area, 24 feet above
grade. We will hear them all together.
I will read the ward followed by the address and take a motion at the end.
First up in the First Ward, one sign each at 1709 West Chicago,
2101 West Division Street. In the 25th Ward, one sign each at
2404 South Wolcott Avenue and 551 West 18th
Street. Three signs in the 27th Ward, located at 1242
West Washington Boulevard. Two signs in the 27th Ward, located at
173 North Morgan Street. Three signs in the 27th Ward,
located at 838 West Kinzie Street.
One sign in the 32nd Ward, located at 2023 West Fullerton Avenue.
Six signs in the 34th Ward, located at 1101
West Jackson Boulevard.
In the 42nd Ward, one sign each at 1 North Wacker
Drive, 1 West Grand Avenue, 15 East Oak Street,
200 North Columbus Drive, 320 West Ohio Street.
In the 45th Ward, one sign located at 4183 West
Irving Park Road. And lastly, in the 50th Ward,
6191 North Lincoln Avenue. If there are no further questions by
committee members,
Alder Quesada makes a motion to pass on the orders.
All in favor say aye. Any opposed say nay.
Chair, the ayes have it, and the orders are passed.
We will now move into the map amendments.
In an effort to ensure the committee meeting runs as smoothly as possible, items
will group together according to witness and be heard in that order rather than
ward order. First up is Aldermanic Application
A, 9101 in the 3rd Ward. Common address is
5001 South Michigan Avenue. The change request is an RM-5
residential multi-unit district to R2-4 residential
two-flat townhouse and multi-unit district.
Alderwoman Dowell, we have you here to present.
Yes, thank you, Mr. Chairman. Good morning to the
members of the committee. I ask for your support on this zoning
change. The purpose of this zoning change is to allow for
community input and
decision-making related to the future use of this particular building,
which has been in our community for a long time. Thank you.
Thank you, Chair. Any questions by committee members?
Seeing none, Alderman Burnett moves due pass. All in favor say aye.
Any opposed say nay. Chair, the ayes have it, and the item is passed.
We're going to skip just real quick from our colleague in the
12th Ward to
page four,
bottom of page four, document number
23046 in the 12th Ward. Common address is
3301 through 3315 South Justine Street.
Change request, M21 light industry district to
C22 motor vehicle-related commercial district, and then to a residential
business plan development.
We have slides for this,
and Tyler Manick to present.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman and members of the committee. My name is Tyler Manick.
I'm an attorney with Shane, Banks, Kenny & Schwartz.
I'm the attorney for the applicant, 3303
Justine LLC, which owns the property at 3301
South Justine. On May 21st, 2026, this
project was reviewed and unanimously recommended for approval by the
Chicago Plan Commission. As a result, I
respectfully request this committee to incorporate the proceedings, findings, and
report of the Chicago Plan Commission here.
Thank you. Alderman Beale makes a motion to incorporate all records and findings
from that hearing. All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed say nay.
Chair, the ayes have it, and the records are incorporated.
Thank you.
3301 South Justine is located in the McKinley Park neighborhood.
It is a 216,825 square foot
lot. It's improved with a vacant manufacturing building.
The applicant seeks to rezone this property from an M2-1 to a
C2-3 zoning district, and then to a residential business plan
development to construct five separate buildings.
One building will be a single-story retail building containing
15,900 square feet, which will be divisible into
individual
tenant units.
There will be two townhouse buildings containing a total of 16
townhouses. There will be a four and five story building
containing 67 dwelling units, and a nine-story building
containing 132 dwelling units. The project will contain
42 on-site
ARO units, which will be predominantly family-sized ARO
units and for sale units.
The project went through an extensive community review
process led by Alderwoman Ramirez, followed
by meetings with McKinley Park Development Council, and
then a well-attended general community meeting where members of the public
within 750 feet were all notified and invited
to join. The culmination of this project received
tremendous community support for this transformational project,
and I believe Alderwoman Ramirez is here to speak on it.
Thank you. Alderwoman Ramirez?
Yeah. Thank you guys so much.
Good afternoon to the committee. We're super excited just
based off of what you were saying, the transformation of being able
to transform what was known as a manufacturing district
and being able to create housing here.
The 200 units are phenomenal, but I really want to just
express
our appreciation in the ways that you guys have engaged in creating more green
space, the amenities for young children.
The mixed use is going to also promote mom and pop shops
as well, which people are always looking for in order to support
in our community. And so I just really want to thank you guys for
just re-envisioning this space. And then also more importantly, the location of
this
new development is close to the Orange Line train station, and so
we're really excited to be able to create housing in an ETOD
development area. So thank you guys so much.
Great. Thank you. Any questions by committee members?
I have one.
Alderwoman, is there any city money, whether that be a
low-income area or TIF or nope?
No, there isn't.
Oh, just private dollars.
That's right.
We love it.
Yeah, and I should also note that no public subsidies as
well.
Oh, correct.
Mm-hmm.
All right. Great. Seeing no other questions, Alderwoman Clay moves do pass.
All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed say nay.
Hearing the chair, the ayes have it, item is passed.
Thank you.
Congrats.
As revised.
All right, back to the regular order of agenda.
Next up, we have two items in the seventh ward.
We have someone here from the seventh ward?
Great. Introduced by Alderman Mitchell.
I will read them together, and we'll hear one presentation.
First, document number A9121, common address is
2200 through 2870 East 79th Street,
2201 to 2853 East 79th Street,
7915 South Yates Avenue-
So up
... 7900 South Escanaba Avenue.
Cool. We'll address that in the next-
Change requests B11, B31, B32, B33-
Seven East
... M12 and C12 to B23.
Perfect. Cool.
Next is file number A9122, common address
2900 to 3032 East 79th
Street, 2901 to 2953 East 79th Street,
2916 to 2956 South Exchange Avenue,
7913 through 8043 South Exchange Avenue.
Change requests is B11, B32, M12,
and C12 to B23. We have
London Walther from the Department of Planning and Development here to make a brief
presentation.
And London, we also have
Quanchez Edwards from Alderman Mitchell's office is here as well.
Mr. Walther.
All right. Good afternoon, everyone.
For the record, again, my name is London Walther.
I'm with the Department of Planning and Development, and today I will be presenting
the proposed rezonings of portions of 79th and then a few others
coming up. But focusing right now on the 79th Street in the seventh ward, the
area is generally considered to extend
from Paxton Avenue on the west to Coles Avenue on the east.
And the purpose of this rezoning effort is to better align the zoning along the
corridor with the adopted planning recommendations and support
future investment along the corridor.
So as a basis for these recommendations, DPD utilized the South Shore Corridor
Study, which was completed in 2020.
The study involved extensive community engagement and analysis of commercial
corridors throughout the South Shore community.
And our rezoning recommendations are intended to implement several of the
goals identified in the plan. And
so several recommendations from the corridor study directly
inform these zoning recommendations.
These include encouraging residential development in areas where retail
demand may be limited, supporting the conversion of vacant storefronts into
housing or live-work spaces, and promoting infill development on vacant
lots.
These recommendations are particularly relevant along 79th Street,
where portions of the corridor contained vacant storefronts and a
significant number of vacant parcels.
And so this proposed zoning is intended to create a
framework that better supports these types of investments moving forward.
So this slide shows the existing zoning conditions along the
corridor. Currently, the area contains a mixture of B3-2,
B1-1, and 1-2 zoning districts. As you can see, the
corridor contains several different zoning classifications, creating an
inconsistent environment for property owners and future development.
And one of the main goals is to establish a more cohesive zoning framework along
the corridor while maintaining its mixed use character.
And so our proposed zoning here is recommending all the properties
between Paxton and Coles Avenue along 79th to be rezoned to a
B2-3. The B2 district continues to support a wide
range of commercial and mixed-use development while also allowing residential
uses on the ground floor.
These recommendations are consistent with the South Shore Corridor Study and are
intended to encourage residential investment,
neighborhood-serving businesses, and more walkable commercial corridor.
This map here identifies the individual parcels located within the proposed
rezoning area.
In total, approximately 206 parcels would be rezoned as a part of this
effort, and property owners within the required notification area have been
notified in accordance with the rezoning procedures.
This chart just provides a comparison of the permitted uses within the
existing and proposed zoning districts.
The B2 district would allow many uses that contribute to an active
commercial corridor, including retail businesses, restaurants, personal
service, and at the same time, limit
certain uses that are generally less supportive of corridor activation, including
new auto-oriented uses such as car washes and auto body shops.
So this proposal was intended to preserve flexibility for the neighborhood,
while also promoting long-term revitalization goals identified through the South
Shore Corridor Study. That concludes my presentation for
this
street. And I
welcome any questions.
Great. Thank you, Mr. London. Do I have any questions by committee members?
Mr. Edwards?
Thank you. Quanchez, I was legislative aide for
the Alderman, Greg Mitchell. This ordinance standardizes the
zoning for a group of parcels along and near East 75th.
Well, I'm talking about all the ordinances together, but East
75th by converting, and 79th Street by
converting a patchwork of B23 and B32 and
other zoning classifications into a consistent B2
2-3.
The alderman is in support of these changes and asks for your favorable
consideration.
Thank you, Mr. Edwards. Any questions by committee members?
Seeing none, Alderman Casada moves do pass on file numbers A
9121 and 9122. All in favor say aye. Aye.
Any opposed say nay. Thank the chair, the ayes have it. Items are passed.
We have two more items in the Seventh Ward.
I'll read them together, one presentation and one vote at the end.
First up is document number A 9123, common address
2300 through 2600 East 75th Street,
2301 to 2631 East 75th Street,
7462 to 7474 South Exchange Avenue,
2338 to 2654 East 75th Street,
7515 to 7535 South Saginaw Avenue,
7550 South Exchange Avenue. Change request B-23
and B-32 to B-23.
Next is file number A 9124. Common address is
1932 to 2258 East 75th Street,
2131 to 2225 East 75th Street.
Change request B-32, RS-3 and C-12 to
B-22. Again, we have London Walter from DPD to
speak on 75th Street.
All right. Thank you again. So similar to the 79th Street corridor I just
spoke about, I'll be presenting the proposed rezonings for portions of the 75th
Street corridor within the Seventh Ward.
And the area under consideration extends from
Euclid Avenue on the west to Exchange Avenue to the east.
And again, the purpose of this rezoning is to better align the zoning along the
corridor to the adopted planning recommendations from
previously. So, like I stated before,
the basis of these recommendations are utilized through the South Shore Corridor
Study complete in 2020.
Here are some of the recommendations that I spoke on in the
previous presentation.
This slide shows the existing zoning conditions along the corridor.
Contains a mixture of B-3-2, C-1-2,
RS, and even some RS-3 zonings.
DPD is now recommending that properties between
Euclid Avenue and Crandon Avenue be rezoned to a
B-2-2, and properties between Crandon Avenue and Exchange
Avenue would be rezoned to a B-2-3.
This map identifies the individual parcels
included within the proposed rezoning area.
In total, approximately 114 parcels would be rezoned.
And then again, all the property owners within the required notification area have
been notified.
Oh, yep. And here's again the permitted uses within the
different districts, commercial and business districts.
That concludes my presentation. I'd be happy to answer any questions regarding this
one.
Thank you, Mr. Walter. Mr. Edwards, anything to add on 75th?
Thank you. Again, this is similar to the previous ordinance.
This time just concerning specifically 75th Street.
The alderman is in support and asks for your favorable
consideration.
Thank you. Any questions by committee members?
Seeing none, Alderman Conway moves do pass on file numbers A 9123 and
9124. All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed say nay.
Thank the chair, the ayes have them. The items are passed.
Next, we have two items in the 20th Ward introduced by Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor.
Again, I will read them together, and we will hear one presentation.
First, number A 9104, common
address 935 through 1043 East
63rd Street, 1153 to 1169 East 63rd Street,
1000 to 1178 East 63rd Street,
6310 to 6336 South Woodlawn Avenue,
6311 through 6337 South University Avenue.
Change request, residential planned development number 723 to
B-23 neighborhood mixed-use district.
Next is file number A 9105. Common address
1200 through 1328 East 63rd Street and
1201 through 1321 East 63rd Street.
Change request is residential planned development number 723
to RM-5 residential multi-unit district.
Once again, we have London Walter from DPD.
Thank you again. And so lastly, I'll be presenting the proposed rezonings along
63rd Street within the Woodlawn community area.
This proposal includes the sunset of Planned Development 723 and the establishment
of new zoning districts to better align with the current neighborhood conditions,
adopted planning recommendations, and future development goals for the corridor.
So before discussing the zoning changes, I did want to highlight the historic role
of 63rd Street within the Woodlawn community.
Historically, 63rd Street served as a vibrant commercial corridor containing
neighborhood retail services,
restaurants, and other community amenities.
Like many commercial corridors throughout the city, portions of the corridor
experienced disinvestment over in time, resulting in vacant lots
and underutilized properties.
So as we think about 63rd Street, these images remind us that the corridor has
historically supported a more active mix of residential and commercial activity
than what is currently permitted under the existing planned development.
So the proposed zoning recommendations are
guided by the Woodlawn Plan
Consolidation Report, which was completed in 2020.
This plan identified a number of recommendations for future growth and investment
within the Woodlawn community.
Several recommendations are particularly relevant to this proposal,
including prioritizing mixed-use development along
63rd Street, encouraging greater residential density along the
corridor, allowing ground for residential where appropriate,
and supporting redevelopment of vacant and underutilized
properties. And the properties that are
circled in red are directly impacted by these proposed
zoning changes
The area is currently governed by Planned Development 723, which was originally
adopted in 1999. The planned development limits development to
a single-family and two-family detached homes,
and allows for a maximum of 248 dwelling units and
a maximum FAR of 0.7.
So while these standards may have been appropriate when it was originally
adopted, they no longer align with the current neighborhood conditions or planning
objectives.
The planned development limits flexibility for future development and mixed use
projects along 63rd Street.
And so we are proposing new
two zoning districts as a part of this effort.
First, properties between Ingleside Avenue and Woodlawn Avenue would be rezoned
to a B2-3.
This recommendation supports mixed use development along 63rd Street and is
consistent with the recommendations from the Woodlawn Plan.
This would also allow for the proposed Woodlawn Social project, which
is highlighted in yellow, to move forward, which is expected to bring new
housing and commercial space to the community.
And then secondly, properties along Woodlawn Avenue, between Woodlawn and
Kenwood, would be rezoned to an RM-5
to reflect the residential character that's already been established in that area
while allowing
for housing types beyond single family detached homes.
So this map identifies the parcels within the zoning area.
It's about 73 parcels total.
And again, the slide just highlights the different uses allowed within the
different districts.
That concludes my presentation, and I'm happy to answer any questions.
Thank you. Alderwoman Taylor, I think, was going to join
remotely. I'm not sure if we have staff here from the 20th Ward.
I can't see the Zoom, so...
No?
There's a hand raised behind you, sir, if you don't mind.
Oh, I do mind. It's LaSpada's hand.
It's Alderman LaSpada.
Thank you so much, Vice Chair. Just had one question.
So I appreciate the planning and adapting
to contemporary residential and economic conditions.
I'm very curious why B2 rather than
B3 or even C1. Can you explain?
So we did recommend a B2-3 because,
as a part of the plan, they did recommend ground floor
residential as part of those uses of those vacant lots.
And with a B2-3, that does allow for a
ground floor residential, which you can see on the
PowerPoint slide currently pulled up.
And that would've been prohibited under B3?
I'm sorry, could you repeat that?
And that would've been prohibited under B3?
No,
you cannot do a ground floor residential on
B3.
Okay.
Wait. Hold on one sec. One sec.
Zoning Administrator Patrick Murphy.
Alderman LaSpada, in the B3 zoning district, it would've required a special
use. In the B2, it's permitted by right on the ground
floor.
Interesting, and understood. Very curious and interesting
trade-offs, but I appreciate the balance here.
Thank you all.
Thank you, Alderman LaSpada. Any other questions by committee members?
I know we do have the support of Alderwoman Taylor,
she's not in. Alderman Beale moves do pass. All in favor say aye.
Aye. Any opposed say nay. Hearing the chair, the ayes have it, item is passed.
We've been joined by Alderwoman Rodriguez Sanchez, non-member as well.
Thank you, Mr.-
Thank you
... Mr. Walter.
Yes.
Alderman Mosley has an item. We're going to pass on that.
Alderwoman Silverstein, do we have staff?
Not yet. All right, we're going to pass on that.
There's an attendee that needs to be let in.
So whoever on the Zoom, we have an attendee with a hand up, who may be one of our
staffers who wants to speak or an alder who wants to speak.
Oh, great.
Hello. Can you guys hear me all right?
Great. Thank you. Document number, this is the bottom of page nine?
No.
Where am I? Yeah, here.
I put it on this. You're on the bottom of page three.
All right. Bottom of page three is document number A9099
in the 50th Ward. Common address, 2131 to 2225 West Devon
Avenue. Change request, C22 motor vehicle related commercial
district to B32 community shopping district.
We have
Zach Thompson from the 50th Ward.
All right. Just want to make sure you guys can hear me all right.
If you could confirm that.
You're good. Please proceed.
All right.
Thank you. So my name's Zach Thompson.
I work on Alderman Silverstein's staff as part of the zoning team.
With the help of the Department of Planning, we are changing the zoning of
2131 to 2225 West
Devon Avenue to be consistent with the surrounding portions of Devon
Avenue, which are all B zoned. So we ask for your
favorable consideration on this matter, and thank you for your time,
and I'm happy to answer any questions if there are any.
Thank you, Mr. Thompson. Do we have any questions by committee members?
Seeing none, Alderman Burnett moves do pass. All in favor say aye. Aye.
Any opposed say nay. Hearing the chair, the ayes
have it, item is passed.
I see we have a 20th Ward-
Thank you
... representative who's joined us.
We just passed the items
in Woodlawn. Would you like to add anything to the conversation?
I don't know if it's-
Thank you, Chairman. It's Alderwoman Taylor.
Oh, hello, Alderwoman.
How are you?
Great. How are you?
We work for the city.
Yeah.
At any rate, just want to say that One Line Central is a project
that was going on in the 20th Ward way before I was Alderman
Taylor.
The Apostolic Church has been a pillar in the community for
decades,
and they want to be able to develop on land that they purchased.
And so with the support of the community, which they do have, we
want to allow them to develop, and so I support
the zoning change. Thank you, Chairman.
Great. Thank you, Alderwoman. Any questions by committee members for the
alderwoman? Like I said, we just passed it, but I wanted to give you a moment.
I appreciate the time. All right. We will move on.
We're going to hold Alderman Mosley's item till he returns.
Okay.
All right. Top of page four,
document number 23086-T1 in the Second Ward.
Common address is 201 East Walton Place.
Change request DX7, downtown mixed-use district, to
DR10, downtown residential district.
We have Danielle Castle to present.
Good morning. Thank you, everyone.
For the record, my name is Danielle Meltzer Castle with the law firm of Vedder
Price, 222 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601.
Can I ask you just to speak a little loud-
Sure
... closer to the mic or anything? Thanks.
Sure.
I'm here on behalf of the applicant, CWPASR Chicago 1
LLC and CWPASR Chicago 2 LLC,
and with me today, I have Asaf Flegelman with the applicants, and
Angela Spadoni, principal with BKL Architecture.
The applicants, as you said, we're seeking a type one map amendment to rezone the
subject property from DX7 to DR10, with some
related variation and administrative adjustment relief that
I can touch on in more detail.
201 East Walton Place is 21,709 square feet.
It's located at the southeast corner of East Walton Place and
North Meese/Vanderero Way in the Streeterville neighborhood.
So the property's improved with an 18-story building with a basement.
It's about 170,000 square feet. It was originally
constructed in the 1950s as a
221-residential apartment building or condominium
building. It has an interior parking garage for
72 cars. It was also built with some ground floor commercial
storefronts.
So the property has retained its original configuration of these
221 dwelling units, but it's been operated as a hotel
since the mid-1980s. There also have been a
series of down zonings and text amendments, which
essentially meant that when the applicants acquired the property this past
September with the intention of restoring residential use,
they couldn't legally under the DX7.
Density wasn't allowed. FAR
became non-conforming. A whole series of basically
code puzzles that we had to untangle, and this type one map
amendment, by creating the DR10
zoning, will legalize the density of the
221 units and the FAR and allow the applicants
to continue with renovating and basically
restoring the building to residential use.
They're using no city money. It's all privately financed.
We're basically almost shovel-ready.
We'll apply for building permits pending this approval,
and I'm happy to describe the renovations in more detail if you like or
describe the elements of the administrative relief if you'd like, but
otherwise, if not, happy to just conclude by
saying I really, really want to thank Patrick,
Noah as well. But Patrick really helped us
tremendously in sorting through these code issues and also thank
Alderman Hopkins and the Streeterville Organization of Active
Residents, who we met with. Really, the alderman, Sor,
Patrick, made all of this happen and helped us sort it out, so.
Thank you. We do ask you just to briefly go through the adjustment and
variation request for that.
I'm happy to. Okay, so basically there are six
types of relief that are requested along with the
underlying type one. First, though the 72
space parking garage that I mentioned will remain, we're
technically asking for a parking reduction from
72 to zero because none of those
1950s parking spaces comply with current
zoning ordinance standards. The ceiling is too low. The aisle is too narrow.
Secondly, we are going to create an interior bicycle storage
facility where there never has been one.
It will accommodate 50 bicycles, but technically,
this does require relief from the code to reduce the required number of
bicycle parking spaces from 221, one
per unit, to 50. Third, we're not
modifying the existing building setbacks, but the application does seek
relief to legalize our setback along Walton, our front
setback, to zero feet. While it was zoned DX, there
was no front yard setback, but with this rezoning,
when it becomes DR, residential front
setback requirements would apply and would require
essentially a seven-foot setback, and we will have zero.
Fourth,
there is a potential for us to utilize right now
the rooftop of the tower and the rooftop of the garage to
create on-site open space. We're not sure if it's feasible yet,
but if we do,
we would need setback and height relief to legalize
potentially the construction of some new, basically
vertical circulation elements, stair and elevator, penthouse,
and this same setback and height relief that we're
requesting will also legalize the building's existing rooftop
enclosures. Fifth,
because we don't yet know if either or both of those potential roof
decks will be feasible, we're also seeking a request for relief to
reduce the amount of required on-site open space from roughly
8,000 square feet to
1,389 square feet, which is the amount of
existing on-site open space that we have at grade.
If we are able to create those
rooftop decks, one or both of them, we will
be able to provide the 36 square feet of open space per dwelling unit.
And last but not least, the application does seek all relief
that are necessary for our design plans that we included with the
application, but only to the extent that the zoning ordinance allows
that relief.
Great. Thank you, Ms. Castle. We do have Brian Paul Ryan here from the Second Ward,
to speak on behalf of the alderman.
Thank you, Mr. Vice Chair and members of the committee.
For the record, my name is Brian Paul Ryan, staff assistant to Alderman Hopkins,
here to provide brief remarks on his behalf.
Development team deserves a great deal of credit for their approach to the
community process on this matter and responsiveness to community concerns.
It was a complicated matter from a zoning standpoint, as you heard, despite their
seemingly straightforward desire to convert this building back to its original use.
What is not complicated is the clear support that was shown by the Streeterville
community to change this building over to a more desirable and
neighbor-friendly use,
much more so than its current one. And we all know that there is no shortage of
need for more housing in our city. Alderman Hopkins respectfully
requests the committee's favorable consideration. Thank you.
Great. Thank you. Any questions by committee members?
Seeing none, Alderman Burnett moves to pass. All in favor say aye. Aye.
Any opposed say nay. In the chair, the ayes have it, and item is passed. Thank you.
Thank you so much.
Middle of the page is document number 23071-T1 in the 11th
Ward. Common address is 437 through 439 West
28th Place and 436 to 438 West 29th
Street. Change requests, M-1 to a limited manufacturing business park
district to RM-5 residential multi-unit district.
Once again, we have attorney Tyler Manick.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and members of the committee.
For the record, my name is Tyler Manick.
I'm an attorney with Shane, Banks, Kenny & Schwartz, an attorney for the applicant,
29 Canal Development LLC, who owns the
10,885.5 square foot property
located at 437 to 439 West 28th Place and
436 to 438 West 29th Street.
The lot is currently vacant, and the applicant seeks a rezoning from M-1
to RM-5 to construct a townhouses with 16
attached garage parking spaces. In addition, the
applicant seeks relief to reduce the end wall setback to the street
to zero feet, plus any other relief required by the plans.
Prior to this presentation, the applicant has met with Alderwoman Lee
and participated in her general community meeting hosted
by her. And based upon that successful community review,
Alderwoman Lee has provided this committee with a letter of support.
In conclusion, I respectfully request this committee's favorable
recommendation to rezone this parcel from M-1 to
RM-5, and I'd be happy to answer any questions.
Thank you, Mr. Manick. We do have a letter from Alderwoman Lee.
Do I have any questions by committee members?
Seeing none, Alderman Beale moves to pass. All in favor say aye.
Any opposed, say nay. In the chair, ayes have it, item is passed. Thank you, sir.
Top of page five is document number 23091 in the 15th Ward.
Common address is 654 West 47th Street.
Change request, B11 neighborhood shopping district to B22 neighborhood
mixed-use district.
We have attorney
Lisa Duarte.
We got a sub for... Yeah. Come on in. Have a seat.
And members of the committee, my name is Samantha Nunez.
I am an attorney with Croke, Fairchild, Duarte & Beres, sitting in
for my colleague, Lisa Duarte, representing the
applicant, Chicago Title and Trust Company, number
9002349257. And
with me here today is the zoning consultant.
Mr. Garcia?
Yes.
We know Mr. Garcia.
Excellent.
Any questions by committee members? Wait a minute.
We do have a substitute narrative?
For
this?
I'm sorry. The next one.
For the next one. Yeah.
All right. Any questions for committee members?
Seeing none, Alderman Quesada moves to pass. All in favor say aye.
Any opposed, say nay. In the chair, the ayes have it, item is passed.
Next up is document number 23042-T1 in the 39th Board.
Common address is 6342 to 6344 North Pulaski
Road. Change request, B11 neighborhood shopping district to
RM-4.5 residential multi-unit district.
Once again, Samantha Nunez.
Hi. Thank you, Chairman, and members of the committee.
My name is Samantha Nunez, attorney with Croke, Fairchild, Duarte & Beres,
sitting in for my colleague, Lisa Duarte, representing the applicant,
Balsa Sol LLC, for the property located at
6342-44 North Pulaski. I'd like
to present some housekeeping matters for the record.
We submitted a substitute ordinance to change the zoning district from
an RS-3 residential single-unit detached
house district to an RM-5.5 residential
multi-unit district, which originally an
RM-4.5 residential multi-unit district was requested,
and new notices were sent out.
We are also submitting a substitute narrative and plans, and
respectfully ask that they be incorporated into the record.
Thank you. Alderman Conway moves to accept the substitute narrative and plans for
the type one application. All in favor say aye. Aye.
Any opposed, say nay. In the chair, the ayes have it.
Substitute narrative and plans are accepted
Great. The proposed RM-5.5 zoning district would permit
the construction of a nine-dwelling unit, three-story with a
partial fourth story building, which includes eight parking
spaces and nine bicycle spaces. The applicant is also
seeking optional administrative adjustment and variations
pursuant to sections
17-13-0303-D,
including 17-13-1000,
17-13-1003-I,
17-13-1003-J,
17-13-1100,
17-13-1101-A,
17-13-1101-B,
and
17-13-1101-D
of the Chicago Zoning Ordinance
to permit the reduction of the required front setback from
14.88 feet to two feet, the side
setbacks from four feet to three feet on the north
and one foot on the south,
the total side combination from 10 feet to four feet,
the rear setback from 37.2 feet to
21 feet one and one half inches, and
to reduce the required nine parking spaces to eight.
The applicant also seeks relief as needed and as allowed by the Chicago
Zoning Ordinance for the plans. The applicant has met with the
Sauganash Park Community Association, which voiced no objection,
and a letter of no objection from the 39th Ward
Alderwoman Samantha Nugent has been submitted to your office.
Our team is here to answer any questions and respectfully ask for your favorable
consideration.
Thank you, Ms. Nunez. We do have a letter from Alderwoman Nugent.
Any questions by committee members?
Seeing none, Alderman Burnett moves to pass
as substituted. All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed say nay.
Okay, the ayes have it. Item is passed. Thank you very much.
Thank you.
All right, we have Alderman Mosley.
Thank you.
Allegedly. All right.
We're going to skip around just a little bit.
We're going to go to the top of page six.
Come back.
Document number 23078-G1 in the 27th Ward.
Common address is 2315 West Grand Avenue.
Change request C-32, commercial manufacturing and employment district
to B-23, neighborhood mixed use district.
We have attorney Fred Aguston.
Thank you, Chairman. For the record, Fred Aguston.
I'm with the law offices of Sam Banks.
I'm here on behalf of the applicant and property owner, Grand
III Development LLC.
Applicant
is the contract purchaser of the property at 2315 West
Grand. Property is currently vacant.
We are seeking to rezone the property from a C-32 district to a
B-25 district.
Since this is a type one application, we're also seeking relief to
increase the off-street parking requirement in a transit served location
from eight to 16 spaces,
seeking relief to the TSL guidelines
regarding building face toward Ferdinand, reduce the ground
floor commercial space from the required 2,016 square
feet to 1,613 square feet, as well as reducing the
front setback for the lot facing West Ferdinand
for the floors containing residential uses.
The reason for this change is to allow for the mixed use
development of a six commercial at space at grade, 16 units above.
20% of the 16 units will be affordable.
We have worked with Alderman Burnett and his office on this matter.
We present the project before the Chicago Grand Neighbors
Association, as well as having a community meeting.
All were in support, and I believe Alderman Burnett's here to speak.
Thank you. Alderman Burnett, anything to add?
I want to thank the applicant for working with the community group.
They are supportive, and so I'm supportive, and I ask my colleagues to support this
as well.
Thank you. Any questions by committee members?
Seeing none, Alderperson Fuentes moves to pass. All in favor say aye. Aye.
Any opposed say nay. Okay, the ayes have it. Item is passed.
Next is document number 23077-G1 in the 27th
Ward. Common address, 2323 West Grand Avenue.
Change request, C-32, commercial manufacturing and employment district to
B-25, neighborhood mixed use district. Mr. Aguston.
Again, Chairman, for the record, Fred Aguston.
I'm here on behalf of the applicant and contract purchaser, Grand III
Development LLC. Applicant is the contract purchaser of the property at
2323 West Grand. It's currently vacant.
We are seeking to rezone the property from the current C-32 district to a
B-25 district. The reason for this change is
to redevelop the property with a new five-story mixed use building
containing commercial space at grade,
52 units above, as well as 26 off-street parking spaces.
This is a type one. We're also seeking relief to decrease the
off-street parking requirement in a transit served location from 52 to
26 spaces, as well as seeking relief to the
TSL guidelines on the building face
that's facing towards Ferdinand Avenue, reducing the ground floor
commercial space from the required 2,982 square feet
to 2,700 square feet, as well as reducing the front
setback for the lot facing Ferdinand Street for floors
containing residential units. Of the 52 units,
20% will be deemed affordable.
We have worked with Alderman Burnett and his office on this matter.
We did present this project also before the Chicago Grand Neighbors
Association, as well as having a community meeting.
All were in support, and I'm here to answer any questions the committee may have.
Thank you. Alderman Burnett, anything to add?
This is exciting for Grant Avenue.
Continue to add more units and densify the area, continue to build up that district
as it's changing in shape. The developer's worked extensively with the community
group to make sure that this is something that most of the community
is excited about. And so
they have gained my support as well,
and I ask my colleagues for their support of this project too.
Thank you, Alderman. Any questions by committee members?
Seeing none, Alderman Casada moves to pass. All in favor say aye. Aye.
Any opposed say nay. Hearing the chair that the ayes have it, item is passed.
Bottom of page six,
document number 23076-T1 in the 28th ward.
Alderman Beale makes a motion to defer this previously read item at
2954 West Roosevelt Road,
per the-
Attorney
... attorney.
Yeah.
All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed say nay.
Hearing the chair that the ayes have it, the item is deferred.
All right. Top of page seven,
document number 23079 in the 43rd ward.
Common address is 2701 North Clark Street.
Change request B2-5 neighborhood mixed-use district to B3-5
community shopping district. We have Fred
Agustin once again.
Again, Chairman, for the record, Fred Agustin.
I'm actually covering this for Nick Fitikas.
I'm here on behalf of the applicant owner, 2701 Clark
LLC. Applicant owns the property at
2701 North Clark Street. We are seeking to
rezone this property from the current B2-5 district to
a B3-5 district. Just in terms of background, the applicant
obtained a type one zoning change back in September of '25
for a mixed-use conversion and a two-story addition to the existing building.
And the committee approved that. We
are now seeking to rezone the property again to a
B3-5 just to allow for broader commercial
retail tenants for the first floor.
So the building that was approved back in September,
which was 25 units commercial space at grade,
that remains. We're just seeking rezoning to allow for
a broader commercial tenant base for the first floor.
We have worked with Alderman Knutson and his office on this matter,
and I believe they're in support.
Thank you. We do have a letter from Alderman Knutson.
Let me just ask a quick question before committee members.
Are there units on the ground floor as well?
I don't believe so.
Okay.
Yeah.
Weird. Weird that you went to
B2 instead of B3 to start with, just for that area.
Any other questions by committee members?
Seeing none, Alderman Beale moves to pass. All in favor say aye. Aye.
Any opposed say nay. Hearing the chair that the ayes have it, and the item is
passed.
Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. Agustin. The bottom of page seven is document number
23081 in the 26th ward. Common address is
1522 North Keystone. Change request
RS3 residential single unit detached house district to
RT4, residential two-flat townhouse and multi-unit district.
We have Attorney Paul Kolpak.
Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman, members of the board. My name is Paul Kolpak.
I represent the applicant, 1522 Keystone LLC.
Our request today is to rezone the property from the current
RS3 residential single unit to that of
RT4. Purpose of this is to construct a
new two-story, four-unit residential building with four
on-site parking spaces. Property is currently vacant and is approximately
4,717 feet. We have met with Alderwoman
Fuentes's community group. I believe there's a letter in
the file with her support.
We can do even better. Alderperson Fuentes, anything to add?
Yeah, this project has gone through our community-driven zoning process.
It has a do pass recommendation. Thank you, Chair.
Thank you. Any questions by committee members?
Seeing none, Alderman Casada moves to pass. All in favor say aye. Aye.
Any opposed say nay. Hearing the chair that the item is passed.
Thank you. Top of page eight is document number
23073T1 in the 30th
Ward. We're going to amend it. Common address is
3542 through 44 North
Milwaukee Avenue. Change request C11
neighborhood commercial district to B22 neighborhood mixed-use
district. We have Michael Esgar.
Good morning, Chairman, or good afternoon-
Afternoon
... excuse me, Chairman and members of the committee.
Michael Esgar, I'm appearing for my partner, Rolando Acosta, on
this matter. And
we have had community engagement
to add one live-work unit. The building owner
runs a business out of the
building and would like to add a unit on the ground floor
for not only his office, but to live.
And we've
worked with Alderwoman Cruz, and I have a letter of support from
her. I'm available to answer any questions.
Thank you. Alderwoman Cruz is also online with us.
Anything to add, Alderwoman?
Any questions by committee members?
Oh, let's do that first. Alderman Casada makes a motion to amend
the application to a type one application.
Ah.
Thank you.
All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed say nay.
Hearing the chair that the ayes have it, and the application is amended to a type
one.
I think we lost Alderwoman Cruz. If she pops back in, we
will of course give her some time. But Alderman Burnett
moves to pass. All in favor say aye. Any opposed say nay.
Hearing the chair that the ayes have it, the item is passed as amended.
Middle of the page, document number 22986 in the 35th Ward.
Common address 3231 through 3265 North California
Avenue 2752 to 2762 West
Melrose Street. Change request M-1-1, limited manufacturing district,
and M-1-2, limited manufacturing business park district,
to B-2-3, neighborhood mixed use district, and then to a residential
planned development. And once again, Michael Esgar.
Good afternoon again, Mr. Chairman and members of the committee.
Michael Esgar from the law firm of Acosta Esgar, on behalf of the applicant Cal
Melrose LLC.
As a preliminary matter, this did get approved by the Plan Commission on
May 21st, and I'd like to request that that record be incorporated
here today.
Yes. Alderman Mosley makes a motion to incorporate all the records and findings
from that Plan Commission hearing. All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed say nay.
Hearing the chair that the ayes have it, records are incorporated.
This project has gone through an extensive process
in the 35th Ward. We've worked closely with Alderman Quezada,
and we had a community meeting in October where there was
a total of 152 units in more of an apartment building concept.
There were some issues in the community with traffic and access to
the residential areas to the south.
And as a result of that review,
the applicant made significant changes to add
more townhome units, more family-sized townhome units, as well as reduce one of the
apartment buildings so that the unit count is now at
105 units and 107 parking
spaces.
Again, received
supported Plan Commission. You can see here on the images, the
townhomes are to the north of the site and the apartment building is on the south.
The next image shows a view
from the southeast, and then the final image shows a view from
the northeast, and you can see the three-story townhomes and
then the five-story apartment building in the back.
20% of the units are affordable,
and that was something that was very important to the alderman
and the 35th Ward.
The parking ratio has also been increased.
And, with that, I know alderman is here
and can speak to this, and I'm available for any questions.
Great. Thank you. Alderman Quezada, anything to add?
Thank you, Chairman. The proposed development underwent our 35th Ward
community-driven zoning and development process.
The project was revised after feedback from two community meetings,
and earned the support of the vast majority of 35th Ward residents.
Beyond the 21 affordable housing unit requirements mandated by the
ARO, the developer has committed to adding two additional
workforce housing units at 100% AMI, which was incorporated
into the planned development statements.
The project will also be subject to a project labor agreement under the Low
Affordability Ordinance, and I ask for the committee's favorable consideration.
Thank you. Any questions by committee members?
Seeing none, Alderman Burnett moves to pass. All in favor say aye.
Aye.
Opposed say nay. Hearing the chair that the ayes have it, item is passed-
Thank you very much
... as revised. We're going to jump back to the item in the 21st
Ward.
Document number A-9100.
Common address is 433 to 437 West
119th Street. Change request, B-2-2, neighborhood mixed use
district, to B-2-3, neighborhood mixed use district.
And we have the applicant, Alderman Ronnie Mosley.
Thank you so much, Chair.
This change is the site of a former gas station that
is going to be reconstituted, and so working
so that the zoning can match the use as what's
there. Would ask for this council's favorable consideration.
Thank you, Alderman. Any questions by committee members?
Seeing none, Alderman Beale moves do pass. All in favor say aye. Aye.
Any opposed say nay. Hearing the chair that the ayes have it, item is passed.
All right. Returning to the bottom of page eight.
Document number 23084-T1 in the 32nd Ward.
Common address is 1921 through 25 North Milwaukee Avenue.
Change request, M-1-1, limited manufacturing district, to
B-3-2, community shopping district.
We have attorney Patrick Turner.
Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman, members of the
committee. My name is Patrick Turner.
I represent the applicant Flatline Gallery LLC, which is a
tenant at the subject property located at
1921-25 North Milwaukee Avenue.
The applicant seeks to rezone the property from its existing M-1-1
classification to a B-3-2
classification to permit an art gallery on the first floor.
The property is improved with a three-story mixed use building, all existing
improvements to remain with no changes.
We have been in contact with Alderman Waguespack's office, and I believe
he has issued a letter of support.
Thank you. We do have a letter from Alderman Waguespack.
Let me just get this right. You needed a zoning change to allow an art gallery?
Correct.
It's not allowed in M-1?
No.
Okay. Can you confirm that? Okay. Maybe we need to
allow art galleries, be more permissive generally.
I'll take that up with the zoning administrator on advisement. All right.
Any other questions by committee members?
Seeing none, Alderperson Fuentes moves do pass. All in favor say aye. Aye.
Any opposed say nay. Hearing the chair that the ayes have it, the item is passed.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman-
Thank you
... members of the committee.
All right.
Middle of page nine is document number
23048-T1 in the 27th Ward.
Common address is 2553 to 2565 West Madison
Street.
Change request, C-1-2, neighborhood commercial district, to B-3-3, community
shopping district. We have attorney Agnes Plecka.
Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman-
Yes
... members of the committee. My name is Agnes Plecka.
I'm an attorney with law firm of Jaffe & Berlin LLC, located at
111 West Washington, and I'm here to represent the applicant
EGP Madison Apartment LLC in this proposed rezoning from the
existing C-1-2 to the B-3-3 community
shopping district. And first things first, this is a Type 1 rezoning.
Since we filed this application, the plans have evolved, and we did
file a substitute Type 1 narrative and Type 1 plans, and I
would respectfully ask that we proceed on those substitute Type 1
plans and narrative.
We do have them. And Alderman Burnett moves to accept the substitute narrative and
plans for the Type 1 application. All in favor say aye. Aye.
Any opposed say nay. Hearing the chair the ayes have it, substitute narrative and
plans are accepted.
And just very briefly, the revision scaled down the project a little
bit. We reduced the density from 56 units to 42 units
proposed, and we reduced the height from five stories to
four stories, in response to the ongoing
collaboration with the stakeholders.
But very briefly, this property is very well suited for the proposed redevelopment.
It is located at a southeast corner of Madison and Rockwell, and
this is a transit-served location, not just Madison bus corridor, but
also within the required distance of both CTA Green Line
Station at
California, as well as Blue Line Station at Southwestern Avenue.
This property is currently a vacant lot and it is owned by the
City of Chicago,
and the applicant is the contract purchaser,
the contract being contingent upon city council approval
of this redevelopment proposal.
And the building is proposed with four story,
mixed-use commercial unit on the ground floor, approximately
3,300 square feet, and 42 dwelling units above,
with 20 interior parking spaces. To facilitate this
investment and comply with the bulk requirements, in addition to the proposed
rezoning, we are asking for optional variation to reduce the
required rear setback from 30 feet to zero feet to mitigate
that substandard depth of the property, but also to
allow modern and functional plans,
in terms of the proposed dwelling units.
The applicant is also seeking administrative adjustment relief for the TSL
parking reduction, which is a small reduction from 50%
required, but still needed. Importantly, the project will
deliver eight AR units. All of those units will be provided
on-site, creating meaningful, affordable housing
opportunities in the TSL locations.
This is a city-owned property. The applicant has worked with Department of Planning
in terms of the design. The applicant also worked with Alderman Burnett throughout
the entire process. We had a well-attended community meeting,
and everyone was supportive of the project, and hopefully Alderman will
also reinforce his support today.
Great. Thank you, Ms. Plecha.
Any other questions? Or actually, Alderman Burnett, anything you want to add?
Thank you, Vice Chair.
This is a really exciting project for East Garfield.
We're doing a ton of work with the Department of Planning
on the Madison Street Reimagine, and bringing back housing
and density to an area that is historically very rich and vibrant of
culture. And it's been around 70 years since it's had that type of energy.
And so this is one of the first projects
that kind of institute the ideology of what we're trying to do in
growing in that area. And so thank you to the applicant and the
developer for doing the work with both DPD and the
community, to figure out a solution to get proper housing and
still meeting the needs that people are asking for.
In addition, I want to acknowledge and support that this is a
minority developer who is starting to build her own
foundation and business, and we're really excited about all of the work and
collaboration that she's doing in this community and what it means for others
who aspire to be like her. And so I'm really excited about this
one. The community's really excited.
They did a great job of outreach and making sure everyone felt heard, and so I ask
my colleagues to support this one as well.
Thank you, Alderman. Good stuff.
Just a quick question from me. It's city-owned land you mentioned, right?
Yeah. Yes, sir.
Is this a dollar sale or-
No.
... getting top dollar here?
It's a market value. I believe the purchase price is about
$520,000.
Well, we need the money, so I want to make sure of that.
Or any other relief going forward?
Any city funds or-
Not to my knowledge
... affordability area? No. Alderman?
No, there's no city funding involved with this one.
We haven't really been doing the dollar lot program in this area.
It's all market rate by Shy Black Builder.
And so this is a real investment and testament to how much people want to grow in
this area, off of the back of what's happening with the 1901, but understanding
that East Garfield Park is an exciting neighborhood that people have opportunities
to grow in. So, it's exciting that she's paying market rate, albeit this
market rate is much cheaper than your neighborhood, Mr. Vice Chairman.
It's a great opportunity to continue to grow and provide
a new developer opportunity to expand her wings.
I'd kill for a building the size of my work.
I get, like, 10 units instead of 300. All right. Thank you.
Any other questions by committee members?
Seeing none, Alderperson Fuentes moves to pass. All in favor say aye. Aye.
Any opposed, nay. Hearing the chair the ayes have it, item is passed.
Thank you, Ms. Plecha.
Thank you so much.
We're going to jump back.
He did.
Pass as substituted with narrative and plans. Yeah.
All right, jumping back to the bottom of page five.
Document number 23080-T1 in the 25th Ward.
Common address is 29, I'm sorry, 2029 West 17th
Street. Change request M-1 to Limited Manufacturing Business Park
District to RM-4.5 Residential Multi-Unit District.
And once again, we have Fred Agustin.
Good afternoon, Chairman. And again, for the record, Fred Agustin.
I'm here on behalf of the applicant, LC's Properties LLC.
Applicant is the contract purchaser of the property at 2029 West
17th Street. Property's currently vacant.
We are seeking to rezone the property from the current M-1-2 district to an
RM-4.5 district. This change is necessary in order to
redevelop the property with a new three and a half story building containing
three units and three off-street parking spaces.
This is a Type 1 application, and with the Type 1, we're also seeking relief to
increase the parking from two to three spaces since it is a
transit-served location. We have worked with Alderman Sigcho-Lopez and his
office on this matter. We presented the project before the 25th Ward
Zoning Advisory Board, as well as having a community meeting.
All were in support. I believe you should have a letter on file
Thank you. We do have a letter from Alderman Cesar Lopez.
Any questions by committee members? Seeing none, Alderman Burnett moves to pass.
All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed say nay.
Seeing the chair the ayes have it, item is passed.
Thank you.
Thank you, sir. All right. Returning to the bottom of page nine is document
number 23082-T1 in the 32nd Ward.
Common address is 1218 West George Street.
Change request M-1 to limited manufacturing business park
district to RT-4 residential two-flat townhouse and multi-unit
district. We have Attorney Sarah Barnes.
Thank you. Good afternoon, Mr. Vice Chair and
esteemed members of the committee.
For the record, my name is Sarah Barnes, and I'm a partner with Neil and
Laroi LLC. I am happy to be here this afternoon on behalf of
the applicant, 1218 West George LLC.
We are here today seeking to rezone or
reclassify the underlying zoning for this single zoning
lot from M-1 to RT-4.
Believe it or not, this is the only remaining
manufacturing zoning in this entire neighborhood.
It's been all residential for decades, so we are
just cleaning up that zoning
classification to better conform to the character of the
neighborhood. Towards that end,
this is a type one zoning since we are moving it from the M to the
R.
Alongside with the zoning reclassification, we
are seeking a couple of variations and administrative
adjustments with respect to, in particular, the front
yard setback to match the two adjacent residential
buildings, as well as a rear yard setback, and that's to allow
for a bridge connection from the rear of the new
three-story, two-unit residential building to the
rooftop garage, and that is to sustain and maintain a
little bit more rear yard true open space at grade
level. And then
we have, towards this end, worked with Alderman
Waguespack, as well as had multiple meetings and
collaborated with the South Lake View Neighbors Association,
including their planning and zoning committee, towards the
programming for this project, and we also held a community
meeting.
This proposal was met with a lot
of support from both the alderman, who
is not opposed to it, as well as from the South
Lake View neighbors and their members, and also the
adjacent neighbors in the area. So with that,
I'm happy to answer any questions and respectfully would request the
support of this esteemed-
Thank you, Ms. Barnes. Questions by committee members.
Seeing none, Alderperson Fuentes moves to pass. All in favor say aye. Aye.
Any opposed say nay. Seeing the chair the ayes have it, item is passed.
Top of page 10 is document number 23072-T1 in the
46th Ward. Common address is 3909 North Ashland Avenue.
Change request B-1 to neighborhood shopping district to B-2.3
neighborhood mixed-use district. Once again, Attorney Sarah Barnes.
Thank you once more. For the record, Mr.
Vice Chair and esteemed members-
Sarah, could you just get a little closer to the mic?
Oh, sorry.
Thanks.
Sorry. Once more, for the record, my name is Sarah Barnes, and I'm a
partner with Neil and Laroi LLC. I'm happy to be here this afternoon
on behalf of the applicant, Cohen Developers
LLC.
We have been working on this project with well over a
year with Alderwoman Clay and her office, as well as
a robust community engagement and collaboration with multiple
community groups and the adjacent neighbors.
The proposal is for a zoning
reclassification from B-1 to
B-2.3, and that is to allow for the
construction and occupancy of a new four-story,
eight-unit residential building that will have off-street parking for
three vehicles located at the back.
This similarly is a type one zoning
reclassification, so alongside the reclassification, we
are also seeking a few variations and
administrative adjustments, and that in particular is with
regard to reducing the required
on-site parking maximum for a transit-served
location from four spaces to three spaces,
and also reducing the required 60%
transparency for a street-facing
facade
for a pedestrian street from,
to go below 60%, and that's to ensure the privacy and safety of
those first-floor residents. As I indicated,
Mr. Vice Chair and esteemed members of the committee, we worked
through a very, very robust community engagement with--
That was led by Alderwoman Clay and her staff.
We met with the Southport Neighbors Association on
multiple occasions, as well as held a community meeting, and
also met with the Lakeview Roscoe Village
Chamber on multiple occasions, as well
as the immediately adjacent residents and neighbors,
to modify and work with the programming for this
proposal. In the end, what we have is a
new
four-story building that actually meets or-- The
footprint and the envelope of the building is
what is allowed
pursuant to the current zoning designation, so we're not going
any higher or any bigger. We're actually providing
larger setbacks than is otherwise required, but
the zoning reclassification is just needed in order to make it a
residential building that, again, better conforms to the character
of this segment of Ashland Avenue, and then just to
allow for that density which is needed in
this neighborhood, because there aren't a lot of
multi-family apartments that are newly rendered in this part of the
community. So, with that, I think Alderwoman
Clay might be... Is she joining us virtually?
I'm not sure. If not-
She's not on the virtual-
Okay
... but she is in support.
Okay. I thought so.
Yeah.
So, yeah. Questions, I'm here.
Great. Thank you. Questions by committee members.
Seeing none, Alderman Beale moves do pass. All in favor say aye. Aye.
Any opposed say nay. Being the chair, the ayes have it, item is passed.
Thanks.
Thank you, Ms. Barnes.
Have a good weekend.
Two, middle of page 10 is document number 23089 in the 36th
Ward. Common address 6902 West Diversity Avenue.
Change request B-12 neighborhood shopping district to B-3.2 community shopping
district. We have Attorney Alfred Quijano.
I said that right, right? Quijano?
That is correct.
Gracias. All right. Proceed.
Thank you, vice chair and members of the committee.
My name's Alfred Quijano, Q-U-I-J-A-N-O.
On behalf of the applicant, 6902 West Diversity LLC.
They operate an automotive repair facility in the Montclair neighborhood on
the corner of Diversity and New England.
They wish to change the zoning from B1-2 to
B3-2.
The applicant intends to expand the existing automotive repair facility with an
addition in the rear portion of the building.
This will allow him to add two service bays, additional green space and a
handicap parking space. The proposed height of this building will be 15 feet.
As part of the 36th Ward's community-driven zoning process,
notices were mailed to the owners of record within 250 feet.
Based on the feedback from that notice,
the alderman's office requested a community meeting.
That community meeting was held on March 24th of the year 2026.
At that meeting, the
community had some,
I wouldn't call them issues, but wanted some assurances as to the
project, which were placed in a memorandum of understanding signed by my client and
submitted to the alderman's office.
With that, I'll ask for your support in regards to our application and be open to
any questions you may have.
You may have just answered my question. So B3 is sort of limited for auto repair.
Was that part of the agreement with the neighborhood group, so that you're not
painting or doing the more intense automotive...
Oh, they didn't want to do anything like painting or anything like that.
Right.
No, no.
So we were just fixing cars under the B3.
Correct.
Your applicant knows that, and everyone understands. All right.
This has come up before for other places.
I've had it, too.
Okay. Any questions by committee members?
Seeing none, Alderperson Fuentes, moves do pass. All in favor say aye. Aye.
Any opposed say nay. Being the chair, the ayes have it and item is passed.
Thank you, Mr. Quinones. Quijano.
Bottom of page 10 is document number 23083-T1 in the
43rd Ward. Common address is 1841 North Orleans
Street. Change requests RM-5 residential multi-unit
district to RM-5 residential multi-unit district.
We have Attorney Patrick Thompson.
Good afternoon, Chair.
Good afternoon, counselor.
Members.
Again, my name is Patrick Thompson. I'm the attorney for the applicant.
Sorry.
Matthew and Elizabeth Dennison.
I'm joined by Matt here this
afternoon, and this morning.
The applicant-
Well, just not this evening.
Yeah.
We're almost done.
I know.
But the
applicant purchased the property
March of this year.
He and his wife live next door at 1839 North Orleans.
The purpose of this zoning change is basically a boundary
change that will allow Matt to expand his side
yard to the north.
The applicant is seeking a type one zoning change to rezone the
property to an RM-5 residential from an RM-5
residential. But the real reason is that there's a
variation because there won't be the
20% setback requirement coverage to the property, and so
that's the variation that we're seeking
with this zoning change. As I mentioned, they own the property next
door. The applicant proposed to convey the
125 feet from the subject property
to his adjacent home at 1839
North Orleans.
We've talked with Alderman Knudsen, he is in full support of this,
and I believe he's communicated that with you.
Yeah. We do have a letter from Alderman Knudsen.
Is this a landmark property?
Okay, most of that block is, right?
We had a former colleague, I think, who just moved.
Great. Any other questions by committee members?
Seeing none, Alderperson Fuentes, moves do pass. All in favor say aye. Aye.
Any opposed say nay. Being the chair, the ayes have it, item is passed. Good luck.
Thank you.
All right. Top of page 11 is document number 23088 in the 48th Ward.
Common address 5255 through 5259 North Clark
Street. Change request B12 neighborhood shopping district to
B3.2 community shopping district.
We have Attorney Daniel Rubino.
Good afternoon. Daniel Rubino from Sholy Kaplan.
I lost my alderman and I lost my client, but they were here
earlier.
Well, let's keep going.
Okay. This is 5255 North Clark Street LLC, which is
otherwise known as Devil Dogs.
They applied for a building permit which had a bar in the
back, and zoning and buildings initially said that was fine.
When we went to apply for food and an incidental liquor license,
zoning changed its mind and said, "Well, that looks more like a tavern."
This is B1
We wish to change to a B-3. We had two different committee meetings
with the alderwoman and two different community meetings.
So we would ask, and there was not much in the way of
issues or problems.
Sure. Are you here on the Devil Dogs item, Mr. Klein?
Oh, yeah. Sorry, that's Dina.
You want to have a seat here and say something?
She
is a
representative of the LLC.
Okay, great.
Thank you. Just state your name for the record.
Dina Bockenheimer.
Great, and what else did you want to add?
Say it again.
What else did you want to add?
Nothing. I'm excited to be here and-
Great
... happy that the alderman is supporting us.
Excellent. I was on this block and saw you guys up and running.
You have a location on Belmont Avenue, right around the corner from my office.
Yes.
Which we can't eat at too often-
Correct
... because otherwise we get in trouble. Any questions by committee members?
Seeing none, Alderperson Fuentes moves to pass. All in favor say aye. Aye.
Any opposed? And ensure the ayes have it, item is passed.
Thank you very much.
Thank you both. Good luck. Document number 23045 in the
25th Ward. Common address.
What's that?
Do I have Lenny Asaro here? Anyone covering for Lenny Asaro?
We're going to come back to that then.
Bottom of page 11, document number
23021-T1, in the 32nd Ward. Common
address is 2428 North Clybourn Avenue.
Change request RM-5 residential multi-unit district to RM-5
residential multi-unit district. We have attorney Mark Kupiec.
Mr. Chairman, members of the committee, my name's Mark Kupiec.
I represent the applicant, and I have with me today on behalf of the applicant,
Kenyatta Ribeiro, seated next
to me.
Subject property on Clybourn,
owned by the applicant. When the applicant bought this property, it was zoned
R-5 as a Type 1. However, the applicant's
plan is to do a little bit different plan.
So we're looking to amend this so that he can submit the new
plan. So as a procedural matter, we did give the
zoning department a substitute
narrative, substitute plans, and a substitute ordinance,
and we'd like to proceed on the substitute documents.
Yes. Alderperson Fuentes moves to accept the substitute narrative and
plans for the Type 1 application. All in favor say aye. Aye.
Any opposed say nay. Hearing the chair of the ayes have it, substitute narrative
and plans are accepted.
Good. And the new plan, not greatly different.
Still three dwelling units. One change, no parking
spaces for this transit serve location, which does not have
an alley. No alley access.
We've worked with the aldermanic staff and made a
number of revisions during that process, hence the revised
plans that were given to the zoning department and the revised narrative that
describes the changes made. And with the revised
plans, this was an RM-5. With the revised plans, we
don't need the RM-5, so we have a substitute ordinance to do an
RM-4.5, which is sufficient for the plans
as revised.
Great.
And with that, I believe you have a letter of support from Alderman
Waguespack.
We do. Any questions by committee members?
Seeing none, Alderperson Fuentes moves to pass. All in favor say aye. Aye.
Any opposed say nay. Hearing the chair the ayes have it, item is passed. Good luck.
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
As substituted.
All right.
Three minutes. Can we hear from the alderman's office on that support?
Ruben, can you testify your support on the phone call?
Wait, hold on, hold on, hold on. Attorney left. Going to make us all wait.
Get up here.
Why do I have to wait for the attorney?
Because you don't.
Sorry?
You don't.
This is what?
You don't.
Is this the PD?
Yeah.
Just one sec, folks.
You don't.
He
didn't
get our call.
I didn't have to...
All right. Let's go. Ruben, sit down.
Apologies.
You're going to present the whole thing.
Vice chair's working overtime, so we're going to just keep moving ahead.
Our last item for the day is in the middle of page 11, is document number
23045 in the 25th Ward. Common address, 1441
to 1471 South Blue Island Avenue, 1434 to
1458 South Racine Avenue, 1200 to 1228
West 15th Street. Change request is planned development
1067 as amended to plan development
1067 as amended. We have Ruben from the 25th Ward.
Hi, Ruben Franco, Director of Policy for Alderman Byron
Sigcho-Lopez. Ask for favorable consideration of this item.
This has gone through our zoning advisory board.
Working with the applicants as well, just updating a PD to help open up a new
business in the commercial space that's been vacant for a few years.
Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. Franco. This item was heard and passed by the Chicago Plan
Commission. Alderperson Fuentes makes a motion to incorporate all records and
findings from that hearing. All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed say nay.
Hearing the chair the ayes have it. The records are incorporated.
Any questions by committee members? Seeing none, Alderperson Fuentes moves to pass.
All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed say nay.
Hearing the chair the ayes have it, item will be reported out. Thank you, Mr.
Franco.
Thank you.
There'll be no further business, as revised.
There'll be no further business before the committee.
Alderperson Fuentes moves to adjourn. All in favor say aye. Aye.
Any opposed say nay. We are adjourned. Thank you.