My name is Carlos Ramirez, Rosa and I am your chair for the
committee on zoning landmarks and building standards. It is
10:10 a.m. on June 20th, 2023 and this meeting of the
committee is called to order.
So we will start off with the roll. Call committee members.
Please note that your yes or present response will be
deemed to be a. Yes vote. When this corn roll call is used
as a reference vote for later items. So by stray, Lawson
All.
Altima.
Alderman laspada.
All.
Alderman. Dowell.
All.
Alderman Hall.
Alderman Harris.
All.
Alderman Ramirez.
All.
Alderman Moore.
All.
all the
Audrey Moore.
All.
Alderman.
All.
Alderman Mosley.
Alderman.
Alderman sexual Lopez Fuentes Burnett Alderman Cruise.
Alderman Conway.
all the
Alderman Villegas Alderman. Reilly
Alderman Knutson.
Alderman clay.
Alright, thank you committee members. We have a quorum
Alderman. Hopkins has requested to attend. The meeting by
remote means under the provisions of rule 49 because he
cannot be physically present due to a family. Emergency, is
there any objection to this request?
during a,
During abduction, Alderman. Hopkins is allowed to attend.
This meeting, by remote means welcome Alderman Hopkins.
Thank you mr. Chairman
alright, so before we proceed with RJ, and I would just
like to take a moment to introduce you to our zoning
committee staff, I continuing on with the zoning committee
in her 21st year with the zoning committee, we have Nicole,
wellhausen
Joining, the zoning committee is Jessica Vasquez or you
would please stand as well as Charles chassis rich.
Spell commit.
Committee members, these folks are here to serve you and
then we also have the nice where's Denise?
Then.
Denise served with all the attorney for many years and most
recently. Now serves on the zoning committee and she will
be retiring at the end of this month. So please give her a
big round of applause for her many years of service. On
behalf of the city of Chicago, you can bother her about
zoning matters until June 30th. Alright, so we will now
move on to the approval of the rule. 45 reports containing
the minutes of the April, and May hearings of the
committee, and Zoning landmark and building standards. All
members of this committee should have received an
electronic copy, as well as a copy. In your packet. If your
email Junction do I have a motion by the same role call at
was used to determine a quorum to approve the minutes?
Aldrin.
Alderman Mosley makes a motion any objections hearing no
objections to report has been approved. Moving on, we will
knock your the items to be deferred. I will read the page
number file number, and the address and take a motion for
all at the end on page for file number to 2170, for the
address, known as 2614, West, 48th Street, and 4783 South
Talman Avenue Olympics, and which contains file number to
2167 Dash 21 for the address, he known as 2647 West
Augusta,
Number two, two.
Number to 2161 Dash 21 for the edges, known as 2611 West,
Augusta, and found number to 2162 Dash 21 for the I just
coming on at 2641 West, Augusta on page. Eleven phone
number to 2550. I just how many donuts 3742 West 59th
Street Austin page. 11 phone number to 2168 Dash 21 for the
address. How many known as 1754. West Carolina Street on
page twelve file number 2211, 10-14. The address, 2664 East
106 Street 21, which contains file number 199 70-21 for the
address, known as 1850 North California. Phone number to
2157 for the address, known as a 1776 to 1830 North
Clybourn Avenue / 17. 38 to 1760 North Sheffield Avenue
phone number to 2192 for the address, known as 10655, South
Main Street and phone number to 2153 for. The average is
commonly known as 2754 North Sacramento Avenue, all of his
22, which contains file number to 2184 Dash 21 for the
address, known as 3909 West Armitage. Phone number.
2215.
22155 for the edges, known as 375, North Morgan Street, and
number 901 West Kinzie Street. Phone number to 2178 for the
address, known as 420. North Main Street and 22183 for the
property, Leonidas 237 North Menard. Lastly Olive page 23
which contains file number 205, 55-31 for the address
company known as 1675 North Elston Avenue phone number to
2151 e 14, the edge of cumming, on a 2023 West Fullerton.
Avenue phone number to 21 84th Avenue, North. 44272 59,
North Clark Street 1425, to 27 West Sunnyside, Avenue, or
40256. North, Clark Street, and 1437 to 47, West Sunnyside
Avenue. If no questions by committee members, vice-chair
Lawson, makes the motion to defer the previously, listed
items by the same role call that was used to determine a
quorum. Are there any objections objections? The items have
been deferred?
At.
at the,
At this.
At this time, we will begin the public comment. We have
three public commenters and you are reminded that public
comment will be limited to 30 minutes out of respect for
one's Time. Each speaker is limited to three minutes with
the public speaker, sign up for today's hearing and we will
hear from them now or sup we have Mister Max Chaves, who
will be representing preservation Chicago?
Good.
Good morning. My name is Max Chaves. I am director of
research and stuff for projects of preservation. Chicago
last fall, we were made aware of the listing of 206. South
Jefferson for sale by. Former industrial building was first
built in the early part of 1900, but it truly became a
major part of Chicago music history in 1977 when it was
opened by Robert Williams as the warehouse a late night.
Dance club Chicago Spirit communities of color.
What's up?
Without this club with the iconic DJ Frankie Knuckles at
the helm that house music was developed from the warehouse.
This new sounds pretty Chicago living rooms for the rest of
the world, landscape of world music because of the
warehouse because of Frankie Knuckles. And because of
Chicago was changed forever, the sale listing offer that
the building could be redeveloped. But we knew that the
rubble pile was no acceptable fate for the birthplace of
house. So we kind of Chicago in for help. We announce the
building is one of our seven. Most endangered sites in
Chicago and create a change.org petition, asking the public
to show their support. For the landmark in at the
warehouse, the result was astonishing and it seemed
stressed just beyond the Chicago city limits. We have
nearly 15,000 signatures in just a few weeks hundreds of
letters of support submitted and dozens of Articles
published in news, outlive both local and international,
the potential of losing the warehouse, capture the
attention of music lovers around the world and in the Stern
Show love and
Stock for the birthplace of house. The public help us
demonstrate. Just why does Place matter so much? The rest
is history. And so, here we are today. Hoping to push this
effort across the finish line and make the warehouse.
Chicago's newest official Landmark landmark in the
warehouse accomplished so much more than just retaining the
brick-and-mortar of this place, as a tangible Monument to
the history that it contains landmark in the warehouse to
Claire's at the Chicago. Chicago is one of the great music
cities of the world and that without house, and Frankie
Knuckles, the music that we've enjoyed it for the past,
four decades would sound so different. It would like two
distinct Bliss and joy that only house brings to the dance
floor. It would have burned the place a queer black and
brown people in our City's history communities that are for
too long gone and celebrated by our City's landmarks and
not this Landmark he may very well come poignantly during
pride month at a time. When the Fear Community faces an
ever-increasing barrage of dangerous, rhetoric has not gone
unnoticed by me. So what better way to commemorate clear
Chicagoans and buy landmark in the warehouse? A place of
Dance Floor, Rapture, in the face of ongoing
marginalization, there is no greater honor for our City's
buildings and land.
Status. And it's something that we just do only on the most
deserving and sometimes the most Mammoth places in our
City's Heritage and the warehouse is all of these things.
It's an incredible place of importance and the birthplace
of a sound of movement in a community. The way to recognize
this only landmark and Status could suffice thank you.
Thank.
Thank you so much, mr. Chavez next up. We have Mr. Frederick
Dunson from the Frankie Knuckles Foundation.
The more.
Good morning. I'm going to Echo some of the same sentiments
that Mac said in his statement regarding the warehouse. It
is my hope that this destination becomes a reality, our
great City. So rich in culture should recognize all of its
Brilliance and status and diversity and it has on countless
levels preservation of our unique, contributions in our
diverse culture, architecture history and all the combined
Essences that makes Chicago. So great can meet the mark of
preserving our musical culture as well. The blues Jazz,
gospel and house. Music are all rooted in the rich fabric
of our city, the warehouse is where the cultural house and
now the genre of house music was cultivated and Warehouse
music got its name
this by
This base.
This place this place off and at Haven. So I reverse lgbtq
+ community and anyone who sought the joy of Music, it was
a place of freedom and release with thousands of people
over two years in birthing musical-genre recognized all
over the world when the world rejoices and house music. It
looks to Chicago for its history and cultures wanted to
find out more about the roots of house music. It comes to
Chicago for
Our story.
Our story The Berliner Chicago as the birthplace of this
unique and thriving music. And culture, Chicago would do a
great disservice to itself, but not honoring the building
and the Legacy as well. Although, our city has many
different designations as a reminder of the house music
community, and the importance of our culture, such as
honorary street signs, a special day. Designation for the
founders. We do not have a building a space, a place that
can give a starting point of its Origins 206. South
Jefferson is that place, it is ours, it is Rich and deserve
to be designated and Preserve at such the history of house
music, the culture, the community that so. Well and love
and share Chicago, should have a destination where people
can see where it all began. And what better way to
celebrate pride month. Thank you.
Thank.
Thank you.
Thank you so much, mr. Dancin, next up, we have Phil
bresnahan from Varnell fabricating.
Good morning. I represent the business holders that are on
the street on Columbus Avenue. Where small group of small
business owners, just trying to get some inside of what
different changes and rezoning. And however, it if I saw us
trying to do research of just trying to get information cuz
we want to make sure we're protecting our buildings and
doing the right things, keeping things
Open.
Proper proper coach, but we've been fighting a lot more
challenges of trying to understand those codes and where to
find it for my own personal building, being categorized to
hook a commercial, go to a white in the industrial. It's
some things are very gentle which that, I understand, I'm
going to learn that process, but if I do more research
through Department of buildings and zoning, and even
through the elephant, while I see a lot of things that
haven't been really updated, and it kind of makes a lot of
our small businesses with their kind of this point, we're
trying to find some diners were trying to find some
leadership and for me, I'm down here just provide those
business owners myself. That salt leadership, that we want
to help our community want to be part of it, but we also
need a little bit more better guidance from you all so we
can do the best for our son.
Thank you so much. Miss sir, thank you so much, mr.
Bresnahan, if you could connect with my staff during the
chamber, will make sure to get your contact information and
will make sure to connect you with your Alderman in with
the zoning administrator. Thank you so much.
Are.
All right, that ends our public comments section and we will
not move on with the addendum to the agenda. First item on
the addendum is document number a 2020 3-47. The
appointment of Mayor Brandon Johnson, as a member of the
public building commission. Replacing former mayor Lori
Lightfoot. If there are no questions by committee members,
do I hear a motion to pass by the same row called that was
used to determine a quorum Alderman. Laspada, moves you
pass any objections.
You.
Hearing none.
Earring on the appointment is pass.
Moving.
Moving on to historical landmark. Designation first, stop
is document. Number 0, 2023 Dash, 2000 in the 48th. Ward
for the Epworth church located at 5253 North Ardmore
Avenue. We have Mr. Matt, Crawford of the historic
preservation division of the Department of Planning
Development here to present this matter. Mr. Crawford,
thank you chairman again, Matt Crawford for, or the record
and a story in with the Department of planning and
development and also serve on staff. So the commission on
Chicago, landmarks in that body is recommending the council
Landmark designation of this building Epworth Church.
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I'm at work consists of the church. Go.
Epworth consists of the church building from 1891 last in
the slide and The Community House Edition from 1930 at the
right.
It's located at Berwyn and Kenmore Avenue in Edgewater.
The commission found that this building is unique in
Chicago. It's a rare example of what's called Fieldstone
architecture. That employs uncoerced Granite Boulders that
were brought to the site from Wisconsin by bard.
A.
Epworth also tells us a little bit about how the city
developed Edgewater initially was a Suburban development in
this building kind of reflects that architectural character
of the initial development of the neighborhood, which later
became quite dense.
Am I?
And like many houses of worship in Chicago, it reminds us
the important role that institutions play in the social
fabric of our neighborhoods and how they develop the
building is located. In the 34th Ward Alderman, older
women, Manahawkin worth has written a letter of support for
this Landmark designation. So I'm happy to answer any
questions you might have.
Thank you.
Thank you so much, mr. Crawford has noted we do have the
support of older woman want to happen with on this item.
Are there any questions by committee members?
Alright hearing no questions.
Do we have?
Do we have one question here? Mister Lawson Alderman,
Lawson and chairman, I was just going to ask you. Is there
a user? Or what's, what's the plan for the church? I used
to live around the corner. It's really kind of remarkable
building, but I know, you know, going forward and part of
that helps carnations
true.
train.
trans.
Transition or sell buildings. And that's the organization.
That's trying to find a new use for this building. So the
Methodist right now are seeking to convert the building to
some kind of affordable housing for long past but that's
that's part of the Methodist. You know, social teaching
that they want to express in the building Oroville Dam.
and,
any of
Any other questions from committee members?
All right seeing no other questions alderwoman, Dowell,
renews her motion to pass this item by the same role call
that was used to determine Quorum. So older women doll
moves you pass. Are there any objections hearing none? The
designation is past.
Moving on, we have the direct introduction of the
historical landmark. Designation. For the warehouse
located, at 206, South Jefferson in the 34th, Ward
Committee Member should have received an electronic copy of
this item on Thursday as well as have a copy in the packet
before you buy straight loss and makes a motion to accept
the direct introduction by the same rope called that was
used to determine Quorum. Are there any objections earring
on the direct introduction is before us. Once again, we
have mr. Crawford of the historic preservation division of
the Department of Planning and Development here to present
this matter. Mister proper. Thanks again. And I'm Chicago
landmarks is recommended to council that the warehouse
building be designated as a Chicago landmark and I will
attempt to add a little bit to the testimony. So you've
already heard but these two gentlemen, mr. Chavez and Mr.
Dunstan and set it set it all and said it very well.
If?
The building is located in the west loop at Jefferson and
Adams.
An.
And the significance of the building is it from here to
getting a 1977 up to the mid 80s. This was the birthplace
of house music in Chicago and led by the resident. DJ
Frankie Knuckles house is a genre of dance music
characterized by a driving beat emotive, lyrics and
orchestration and Frankie Knuckles. Did this by combining
different genres of music including disco, R&B and gospel.
The warehouse is also very significant to Chicago's lgbtq
Black and Latino communities who first embraced house music
here and who found a sense of community in the warehouse is
revolutionary music sound and scene.
Well, anyways, the warehouse is also significant as I said,
for its Association, Frankie Knuckles, influential American
DJ record producer and remix artist who significantly
contributes the music of the United States in the world is
known as The Godfather of house music. Can't really
overestimate the importance of the warehouse building. We
as Max Chavez says we've heard support from across the
Globe.
Globe and building it has been an effort to Landmark has
been covered in press in Europe and across the United
States. So it's really important. The building is located
in the 34th. Ward Alderman. Conway has written a letter of
support. Happy to answer any questions.
Thank.
Thank you so much, mr. Crawford, and is noted mr. Conway
Alderman, Conway isn't support and I know you'd like to
offer some words, yes, sir. This is a momentous day to, to
bestow Landmark status upon the warehouse at 206. South
Jefferson. We celebrate. The building's history is a is a
safe space for lgbtq plus Chicago. When's your eardrum
pride month as a as the birth of house music. And and on
behalf of Frankie Knuckles, the Godfather of house music.
You know, this effort really began with the introduction of
Frankie Knuckles weigh in 2004, by then state. Senator,
Barack Obama who subsequently went on to make a little
something of himself tough room anyway, but I also like to
thank. I Alan King and Frederick Johnson. Have you heard on
Hurd from earlier today? The Frankie Knuckles found a ship
and pushing for proper recognition, four years for this for
this building.
Pretzel.
Preservation Chicago and Max. Chavez will. You also heard
from earlier today and the petition they circulated, which
has been signed by over 14,000 people as of this morning
and also yourself, chairman ramirez-rosa for pushing this
as a direct introduction so we can get it done during
during pride month. So I'm very very proud to have. This is
a landmark in the 34th Ward and thank you all for your for
your tireless board to make it happen. Thank you, sir.
Thank you. I'll remember that.
Thank.
Thank you. Thank you very much, mr. Chairman, I'll be
remiss if I did not say anything about the warehouse and
Frankie Knuckles. Of course, that was around my age group
when, when, when the warehouse first opened up, and just
so, you know, it wasn't just a l g, b, t q. People going
there to the warehouse. It was everybody. We all party
there. It was a place where everyone fell saved. It was a
place where everyone felt that, they weren't discriminated
against being a young man from Cabrini-Green hanging out
with guys who worked in Corporate America, and in women who
worked in the corporate America, and just partying. And
having a good time is this was a great place and made
everyone feel good. And those parties lasted for a long
time. I have the benefit of being there when they named the
street after. Frankie Knuckles, of course everyone. Thought
it was my War.
but which
for which a
But which at that time was the second one, but I took it
anyway, you know? And I was happy to be able to name the
street cuz Frankie Knuckles. Not only was someone who I
married a lot but he was also a good friend. We love that
guy. He just was a genuine charitable, a good person here
in the city of Chicago and is well deserved that we name
the street at them. He's loved all over the world you go
all over the world you hear Frankie Knuckles music being
played in every country. So I'm in for support of this
landmark and I think the Ottoman and a landmark for
allowing this to happen. Thank you.
Are there?
Are there any other questions or testimony from members?
Vegetarian just two quick questions. I'm just curious how
how the building currently functions, who has it and maybe
even more of a matter of public education. What are the the
protections end or opportunities afforded by Landmark
status in Chicago?
That.
Thanks older man. Yes, the, The Landmark designation of this
building would apply to its exterior. So essentially, the
the facade and roof line of the building would be protected
windows and doors and the protection would mean that any
changes that the owner would propose would need to comply
with the preservation. Standard the building was recently
purchased by a law firm a small law firm and they intend to
locate their offices. In, in the building would be just the
one firm it's currently law offices. In the warehouse
lasted from 1977 to 1982 at the building, and I thinks
after 82, it kind of converted to office. Use in a way. It
was such a successful venue that the building was just too
small to how is the number of people that were attending
the club in terms of benefits of
Marking.
marking to the theater. People take advantage of would be a
permit fee waiver for when they're doing their conversion
and build out, I think they will apply for that. There is
also the adopt a landmark bond is rolled out annually that
they can apply for a grant to do work those the the main
benefits aside, from just, the recognition of the building
and the owners have consented to this Landmark designation.
They didn't realize.
they didn't realize when they,
They didn't realize when they bought the building with what
they had, the cultural significance of what they had
acquired, but I think they're in the landmark designation
process that can very clear to them.
Appreciate.
Appreciate the context, naked turbine. Any other questions
or comments from Members? All right, before we move on, I'd
like to note that we have been joined by alderwoman hear
it. I hope he added to the Quorum call, welcome older woman
Harris. So I'd like to say a few words on this item
obviously as a proud gay man, and as a Chicago in the house
music is very near and dear to my heart house. Music is one
of the many gifts of Chicago has given to the world and it
was born at the warehouse with DJs like Frankie Knuckles
openly gay men, lesbian women. Queer people trans people
who were expressing resilience in the face of hostility and
hate who refuse to be put down and who chose instead to
celebrate love and life. And I'm very happy that this
weekend, the department of cultural Affairs. And special
events will be hosting.
Chicago house music festival.
Chicago house music festival and Conference. And that would
include a panel on this very landmarking at 6:15 p.m. at
the Chicago Cultural Center on Friday at the Preston
Bradley Hall. Leave channel is titled activism. The fight
to preserve House's history and they will talk to members
of the House music community, that got the ball rolling and
made sure that we could get to this point of land marking
this item and voting on a marketing committee today. And
then, of course, the festival itself will be on Saturday.
June 24th from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the 26th, Ward at the
Humboldt Park Boathouse. So perhaps older women, one says,
I will be there getting down to some house music. So, if
there are no more questions by committee members, do I hear
a motion to pass by the same role call that was used to
determine quorum?
Are.
All right, I'll do.
Alright, Alderman Villegas moves, you pass. Are there any
objections earring on the designations past?
All right.
Neck.
Next.
Next, we have one application for an administrative
adjustment file, number 23-1 33 double-a, the application
of an administrative adjustment for Friendly Tavern, LLC
located, at 6124, West Gunnison street. We have zoning
administrator. Patrick Murphy here, to explain the need for
the administrative adjustment, and we have the attorney for
the applicant here, to answer any questions. Mr. Murphy,
chairman Patrick Murphy with the Department of planning.
There are a number of administrative
Batman.
Westmont.
Westminster at the city council has given the zoning Bureau
and sodium in a traitor's office authority to make
decisions pain. With based on the notice is required and
the criteria that applies in this case, with the
transferring of a liquor license in a Tavern that is on
property that is zoned residential or requires an
additional step, which is what we're here today. And it's
the hearing before this committee
Thank you. So
Thank you, thank you so much, mr. Murphy, we do have
Alderman, Jim Gardner support for this item if there no
questions by committee members, for the attorney, do I hear
a motion to pass by the same role call that was used to
determine form?
Alderman laspada, moves you pass, are there any objections
hearing none? The adjustment has passed
Movie.
Moving right along, Last Stop on the addendum are large,
signs. Over 100 square feet in area. 24 ft above grade. We
would hear them all together. I will read the ward,
followed by the address and take the motion at the end in
the second. Ward. 633 West North Avenue, 3rd. Ward, 1319
South State, Street, Third Ward 2808, South Michigan,
Avenue 8th, ward 9390, East 95th, Street 10th, Ward, 3940
East, 106, Street 11th, ward 944 West, 38th Place 11th,
ward 3659, South Ashland Avenue three signs in the 27th
Ward at 1500 North Clybourn Avenue 27th, Ward at 1129
Northwest 27th, Ward 333, South, Halsted 27th. Ward 320
North, Damen, Avenue 27th. Ward.
Sandra.
601.
600 West Chicago, Avenue 27th, Ward 1730 West Fullerton,
Avenue 37th, Ward 451 North Elizabeth, Street 27th, Ward
1550 West, Carroll Street by sign. Five more signs in the
27th Ward located at 1242, West Washington Boulevard, two
signs in the 28th Ward located
At.
I think you need to be one of those auctioneers. You know
you pretty good but also 333 North Halsted. Just want to
make a note that's now in the 34th. Ward 333, South Hall,
South house, is 34. Alright, by absolutely approve of this
of this sign. Thank you so much for that clarification. So
in the 34th Ward 333, South Halsted who signs in the 28th
Ward located at 516, South Loomis Street to signs and the
32nd Ward at. 1720 North Damen Street in the 34th Ward at
947 West Van Buren Street in the 40th. Ward 5414, North
Clark Street in the 44th Ward, 83 8838 Paden, drive and
lastly one sign in the 42nd Ward located at 656 West
Randolph Street. If there are no questions by committee
members, do I hear a motion to pass by the same role called
that was used to determine a quorum
alderwoman for
Alderwoman Fuentes moves, you pass. Are there any
objections hearing? None, the orders our past. We will not
move on to the regular gendo in an effort to ensure. The
committee meeting runs as smoothly as possible. The typical
order in which these items we heard has been updated items
will be grouped together according to witness and will be
heard in that order rather than Ward order.
Do.
First up, we have aldermanic. Introductions is Alderman
Curtis here, or a representative from his staff.
Alderman, Curtis. All right, we will hold these items until
the end to give Alderman Curtis an opportunity to join us.
Next step. Do we have Alderman Reilly here or
representative of his staff?
Okay, this item will also be held until the end of the
meeting to give Alderman Reilly an opportunity to join us.
So, moving on to the next page.
We have number 209-5181 in the Third. Ward ordinance for
Ford to 2322. The common address is 5339 to 5353 South
State Street and to 216 East 54th Street. And this is for
an M12 limited manufacturing business park district to be
3-2 Community shopping.
This.
District.
District, we do have to accept a substitute narrative and
plants. So bystrom, in Lawson moves to accept the
substitute narrative in plans for the type one, application
by the same row called that was used to determine a quorum.
Are there any objections, hearing none? The Substitute
narrative and plans are before us we have attorney. Stephen
Friedman, who is here to speak on this application. Thank
you very much, mr. Chairman members of the committee, my
name is Steve freedland. I'm an attorney with Applegate and
Van Thompson here, on behalf of deeply rooted dance
theater, with me. Today, is makeda Creighton who's the
executive director of deeply rooted, and our project
architect Bill Johnson. This is a project we're deeply.
Rooted is looking to build a self, a new home. It would be
a studio that would have both performance and dance,
education, located as you indicated at
He's?
East.
East corner of state and 54th Street a deeply rooted. Dance
theater is a long-standing over 25-year history
organization that has done dance performance, all
throughout Chicago, the nation and the world and dance at
the vacation is a big part of their project in there. And
there's a mission, they would be partnering with other
organizations in this building and
Other day.
Other Dance Theatre and performance with the other
not-for-profit organizations, the facility that will be
built on this site. The site is currently vacant. It's
owned by the city of Chicago and will be conveyed to deeply
rooted in approximately 30,000 square-foot facility. We
have worked extensively with the Department of planning and
development on the design of the project and that's the
reason for the substitute narrative in plans we you know
updated our plans after working with the city design staff,
we would certainly take any questions you might have and
appreciate your your support.
All right, are there any questions on this item?
Other than the spot.
Spider.
Other than the spot him that we should be looking at, or is
it within the existing structure? That's it. It may be that
I did send some of our materials over to Nicole, but I
think I sent them yesterday when you guys were closed. So
it Nicole, you probably do not have them to put up right
now, but the aldermen we would certainly be willing to
share them with you. This is a type one rezoning. So those
plans and specifications are included with our ordinance,
you know, required as part of the type one.
Okay, no further questions at the moment. Thank you. Thank
you. And we can get those to you all. Are there any other
questions or comments from committee members? All right.
Call The Other Woman down.
I've been.
I thank you, mr. Chairman and I all the man was spotted,
let me assure you that the design is phenomenal, sitting
next to me is the architect, Phil Johnson, his design that
I've seen is pedestrian-friendly has Windows along State
Street, has designated areas for performance venue and
dance education inside the building. I am truly excited
about this Development. I've been wanting to have deeply
rooted in my community. They can go anywhere, but I've been
wanting to have them in the Third Ward in Washington Park
Community. They will be located for those of you that know
the community. I'm just east of XS tennis on the other side
of the street and I am thrilled that we're moving forward
with this.
development in a
Development and ask for the commit.
Development and ask for the committee's support. Thank you.
All right. Any other questions or comments? All right, so
hearing none. Do I have a motion to pass by the same row
called that was used to determine Quorum. I'll do women
dowel moves to pass. Are there any objections? Alright,
hearing none. The item is past.
Miss.
Mister Freedman. If you could, please resend those plans
one more time just to make sure the committee has them, and
we'll share them with the members. All right? So moving
along number 21, 125. Also in the Third, Ward ordinance,
referred September 21st 2022. The address is 45279 East
18th Street. 1801 to 1809 South Wabash, Street in 1818, 06
South Michigan Avenue. This is for a dx5e. Downtown
mixed-use district to DDR3 downtown residential district to
Dr. 5 downtown residential district. Then to a residential
plan development, this item was heard and passed by the
Chicago plan commission. Can I have a motion to incorporate
all records and findings from that hearing by the same role
call that was used to determine quorum?
Alderman.
Alderman laspada. So moves. Are there any objections?
Alright, hearing none. The plan commission, records are
Incorporated. So once again, we have Mr. Freedland here to
speak on this item. Thank you very much. Mr. Chairman
again, for the record Steve freedland, attorney with
Applegate thorne-thomsen to Quick matters to take care of
in your introduction. You indicated that it was a
resounding from dx-5 to dr3. It's actually currently. The
property has both a dx5e and a DDR3 designation. The
rezoning is to the Dr. 5 and then to the planned it out.
Just so that we're clear in the record. Both of those
existing classifications will be rezoned to the Dr. 5 and
then to the PD, just so we're clear.
We?
with the
With that, I'm here today, on behalf of Mercy, Housing, I
have with me, Todd Wolcott, for Mercy Housing. And for our
project architect, New York Architects, yuvan halston's
here. This is a project that has an existing building on
existing SRO building at the corner of Wabash and 18th
Street. And there is an adjacent. Yes, I'll doing now cuz
this is a project that I think we should have.
Drawings.
Drawings for right.
Nicole, is it possible to?
Bring up my email. I'm not seeing that Nicole.
Is.
Is it possible? We can hold this until later in the agenda
to see if we can get the shirt at complex development is
not just existing development. It's also a new-build on
Michigan and 18th and I would like my colleagues to see
that. Of course. Yes, I'll let you know. So Mister Freedom,
we will hold this item to allow time for a committee staff
to pull up the plans that you sent over yesterday on
Juneteenth and then we will take that item up when were
able to project. Them onto the screen, if you could make
sure to email them once again just so that we have them in
our inbox.
Remove the top of page 3. All right. So moving along, do we
have Mr? Rolando Acosta here with us. He will be the
attorney representing on the next.
Men.
Many items number to 2171 in the First Ward ordinance,
referred for 19, 20 23. This is at 2412 West Belden Avenue,
and this is in RS3, residential, single unit detached house
district to an r m. 4.5 residential multi-unit. District
mr. Kosta, good morning, mr. Seven, members of the
committee Rolando, Acosta are on behalf of the applicant
the banner Manor before you involve the building on the
north side of Belden, just west of Western Avenue. It is in
serious need of repair the applicant purchased the
building, it currently has four units in the front and
there's a separate coach house building in the rear the
coach house building a rear main as digital. You hit rehab
internally, the front building has four small units. The
Proposal is to build an addition, essentially, raise the
roof of the sect, the upper
Floor can be duplex into, what is currently the attic and
create four units that are three and four bedroom. So their
family size units and accommodate families in the
neighborhood. The applicant will be working with Curtis
school. Trying to attract families from that school. To
reside on the property. There is no parking on the
property. The rezoning is needed because of the added
farrara show to this building. As a result of the
increasing height on the roof. The matter was vetted at a
community meeting held by Alderman the spot. We have his
letter of support, but he is also here. I don't know if you
wish to speak on this matter.
Are.
All right. Before we take our questions or testimony, would
you have to amend this or type one? So vice-chair Lawson
moves to accept the substitute narrative and plans for the
type one. Application by the same roll, call that was used
to determine a quorum. Are there any objections? Hearing
none to substitute narrative in plans? Are accepted there.
Any questions or comments from committee members? Aldrin,
Riley.
Yes. Welcome Alderman. Riley, and we're also joined by
Alderman, Bo, welcome to both of you.
Are.
All right. Any other questions or comments? So hearing none
Alderman. Laspada, moves do pass by the same roll call that
was used to determine a quorum. Are there any objections?
Here.
Hearing none the zoning map Amendment passes. Thank you.
Alright, yes. Alderwoman doubt, I think you skipped another
item. My last item 4005 South Dearborn, which is on the
agenda.
So if that was another presentation by Steve Friedland,
then we were going to wait until he comes back. I think
it's a different attorney Mark Lenz.
I'm on.
On the agenda on page to 4005 South Dearborn.
Markland.
My plans have been your application.
Is.
Is attorney Mark lens here. Okay, you can stay seated
there, mark lens. If you would just come sit right next to
mr. Kosta
So as we wait for mr. Lens to walk over, we are back on page
two and this is number 2 2 0, 7, 8 in the Third Ward, the
ordinance was referred on January 18th 2023. It is at 4005
South Dearborn Street. This is nrt for residential to Flat
townhouse and multi-unit District to see 1-2 neighborhood
commercial district. And before we hear from the attorney,
Mark Lenz, we have to accept a substitute. So vice-chair
Lawson moves to accept the substitute by the same role call
that was used to determine a quorum. Are there any
objections, right? Hearing none. The Substitute is before
us mr. Lens, good morning. Good morning.
mark,
Marglen.
Mark lens for the record. I'm the attorney for the
applicant New Horizon steel LLC, my client Corey Smith is
here. Also alongside me to test. If I have a day the
project involves the rezoning of the property located at
4005 South Dearborn Street in Chicago. We are amending, the
zoning map from nrt dashboard designation
To be.
To be 1-2, the property is presently. Encumbered by a fire
station that has been out of use for at least a decade, the
beautiful building and there's an adjoining parking lot to
the south of the firehouse that will be used by the
employees of my applicant. The property is presently only
by the city of Chicago. That's the firehouse and then the
parking lot is owned by the Chicago Housing Authority in
Fort Payne. Consent letter is from both on the city and BHA
and we also have a automatic letter of support from all
turns out well, and thank you for that support. Once the
building is acquired meeting the firehouse by the
applicant, he will restore the building and it will be his
office main office orders with organization on they'll be
office based on a kitchen. That will be also a memorial for
members of the
the community.
the community that Affair of the Chicago Fire Department.
There will also be overtime. My client will be adding staff
creating jobs and neighborhood and I'll also be offering
internships or local bronze. No residents, began the fifth
Illinois, LLC and my client is here to answer questions.
He's the manager and sole member of the LLC
Alright, thank you so much. Are there any questions or
comments alderwoman towel? Thank you, chairman. I would
like mr. Smith to just let the my committee members know
about your business. I support this project. Good morning,
everyone. Corey Smith. Born on the southside of Chicago.
I'm structural steel, erection firm that we start in 2010.
Are we have a space now in the Chatham Community, which is
a great community that we moving on space as we scale in
business to Brownsville, so is Century Located to our
customer base and also located to engage with several high
schools in our internship. As I said, we've been in
business for 13 years and just excited about this project
is about 23 years to get us to this point. As I said, I
grew up in Chatham and also I did a lot of work in
Bronzeville at the Saint Paul Church of God in Christ on
the bishop.
For leadership and for me to create a path to Prosperity, a
path of prosperity for others, as it was presented towards
meeting is actually a game-changer for me and my life and
my business. Congratulations. Juke any other questions or
comments from committee members?
Are.
All right, well, if there are no more questions or comments,
do I hear a motion to pass by the same role call that was
used to determine a quorum alderwoman. Dowell moves, do
pass. Are there any objections hearing none? The item is
past, as am ended. Thank you so much. Thank you have a good
day. Okay, so we are moving on to page three and we are now
on mr. Cost a second item number 22142, 31. In the First
Ward, the ordinance was referred on March 15th, 2023. It's
at 12:35 to 37, North Ashland Avenue and this is a b, 3-2
Community shopping district, 2B 2-3 neighborhood. Mixed-use
District. We do have to accept substitute narrative and
plans to vice-chairman Lawson moves to accept the
substitute narrative in plans for the type one application.
The same rule.
The same broke.
The same broke all that was used to determine a quorum. Are
there any objections, hearing none to substitute? Narrative
of plans are accepted Mr. Casa, good morning, again,
members of the committee Rolando Acosta here on behalf of
the applicant the subject properties. On the east side of
Ashland just north of Division Street immediately, east of
Milwaukee, it is a Transit service location. Not only from
the CTA Blue Line via The Division Street Station
but I
but also, because of the ash,
But also because of the Ashland bus line, where the
property fronts, The Division Street bus line, which is
approximately 360 feet away and the Milwaukee Avenue bus
line, which is approximately 137 ft away, the proposal and
currently approved with a one-story commercial building in
a two-story mixed-use building their proposal. By the
applicant, is to demolish the existing structures and build
a five-story. Mixed-use building with 1460 square feet of
ground-floor commercial space. 16 dwelling units on the
upper floors and and close parking for four cars at the
rear of the property, the property at the project initially
when it started was in the second ward, we went through a
community process under the alderman. Hop Tunes, guidance
received a letter of support since then with the property,
transferring to the first word, matter was deferred. So
that Alderman Espada we could undertake a community process
under Alder Middle spot at we did. So, this property
received, I think many favor,
Forest.
I'll respond.
All responses, it will yield three or four, double units,
under the etod, that we will be located on site of the 16
units. There were comments was respected, the Aesthetics of
the building primarily at front facade, we have modified it
to satisfy those comments and that is the reason for the
substitute narrative. In plans. We do have a letter of
support, but I know that all in one spot is also weird that
all I have so many questions committee may have
When?
Any questions or comments from members?
All right, so I'll dream of Sparta just wanted to say like
my the matter to the term. My thanks to the team for come
together for community meeting, with our residents on this
and also the architect for walking through some revisions
that I think all would agree like greatly enhance, the
Aesthetics of what we're building and then with the case,
it's going to be coming up next. Thank you too. And I
believe Alderman, Hopkins, who's joining us virtually has
his hand up. Alderman, Hopkins has were made prior to the
handoff. We did set back the Upper Floor, it really won't
be viewed from my grade level doesn't actually reduce the
height of the building that reduces the appearance of the
height of the building and that was at the request of the
community and then when I handed this project,
Top 20.
Talk to you on.
Talk to Alderman laspada under his leadership. Further
improvements were made at pencil mention, does somebody
instead of changes. So this project is much better now. For
having had to community of processes 182nd Ward and then
under the First Ward. So I'm grateful to all involved and
of course like anything that, you know, there's
satisfaction level with the changing isn't a hundred
percent, some of the members,
The organization room.
The organization remain opposed. But I would just point out
that this is a significant Improvement in the use of this
parcel over its current you so of it. So you know that way
to older men have done their best to make it better. And we
think we're at a point where we can support this project
and I intend to Bow Tie as I'm sure on my colleague. Thank
you.
Thank.
Thank you so much. Any other questions or comments,
remembers? All right, if there are no more questions by
committee members, do I hear a motion do pass by the same
bro call that was used to determine a quorum Alderman?
Laspada? Moves do pass, are there any objections hearing
none? The item is pass as amended.
Okay. Number 2, 2, 1, 4, 3, 2, 1 in the First Ward
ordinance, referred March. 15th 2023 at 12:57 to 1301,
North Ashland Avenue. This is a b 3-2 Community shopping
district, 2B 2-3 Neighbourhood. Mix use district. And we
have a substitute and retirement plans. So vice-chair
Lawson Moose Jaw, except to substitute near-term plans for
the type one application by the same role called that was
used to determine a quorum, are there any objections,
hearing none? The Substitute narrative in plans are
accepted Mr. Kosta good morning, again Rolando Acosta on
behalf of the applicant similar to the last project. This
is on the
Side of a.
Side of Ashland Avenue, which is further North down the
block. If the property is currently approved with a
one-story commercial building a three-story mixed-use,
building and a 4-story mixed-use, building. There's no
parking on site. The applicant, which is also the
applicants in the prior matter. Proposes demolish, the
existing structures and build. A five-story building. This
one will contain 2750 square feet of ground-floor
commercial. A total of 24, residential dwelling units and
parking for 10 cars in an enclosed garage. This is also a
Transit serve location to Ashland Avenue The Division
Street Bus Line. Milwaukee Avenue in The Division Street,
CTA Blue Line station under the t, e t o d, 500 for double
unit will be included on site as part of this project it
was vetted through the same process under the second. Ward
in the First Ward as a priority project. And also we have
made a study of changes to satisfy the comments received
from the commune
with that, we
With that, we are happy to answer any questions questions
or comments remembers.
All right, if there are no questions by committee members,
do I hear a motion to pass by the same role call as used to
determine a quorum Alderman. Laspada, moves do pass? Are
there any objections earring none? The item is passed as
amended. Okay, Moon. Answer page for number 22189 in the
11th. Ward ordinance. Referred March 24th 2023. This is at
3316 18th.
Morganton.
Morgan Street and this is a be 2-2 neighborhood. Mixed-use
District, 2B 2-3 neighborhood of mixed-use District mr.
Acosta Acosta here, on behalf of the applicants, this
property currently has a two-story building. That contains
eight units, permits for all eight units, cannot be found
the current African purchase the property in, its current
condition in, which is to rehab this property, to improve
its date. And also bring it into conformance as part of a
neighborhood, Outreach and Community process, spearheaded
by Alderman, Lee, it was decided that six units would be
more appropriate for this property. So the applicant has
decided to reduce the number of units from the current
eight that has no permits to 6. Unfortunately, the property
is in sufficient size to support the steel six units.
Without the rezoning. We tried to look for historical
records to find weather.
56 units. I've been there for 20 years or not. We have been
unable to do so and so we are required to rezone it to be
23. So we can effectuate, the plan that was arrived at
through the community process, we have the support of all
the manly and she has submitted a letter to that effect
happy to answer any questions. Thank you so much. Miss our
costs. As was noted older woman. Be is in support. Are
there any questions or comments?
Alright, hearing none. Do I hear a motion to pass by the
same role call that was used to determine a quorum
Alderman. Knutson moves do pass, are there any objections
hearing? None of the items pass. All right, so we are going
to number 22154 in the 32nd. Ward ordinance referred April.
19th 2023. Is that 1653 to 1739 West Webster Avenue, and
2075 to 2189 North Elston Avenue. This is a residential
business plan development number 1420, as amended to
residential business plan development number 1420, as
amended, we're going to incorporate some records here. So
the item was heard and passed by the Chicago playing
commission and I have a motion to incorporate all records
and findings from that hearing by the same row called that
was used to determine Quorum Alderman Lawson. So moves are
there any objections hearing none. The records are in core.
Read.
Braided.
Braided mr. Casa Grande to Acosta Care on behalf of the
applicant. The subject property is on Elston just south of
Webster. It is currently improve with two buildings. A
condominium building that front Salon Webster and an
apartment building mixed-use with commercial ground floor,
that runs along Elston across from the Best Buy Kohl's
shopping center. The proposed amendment. Only affect
sub-area a which is a suburb area that contains the
apartment building with the commercial ground floor, the
applicant proposes to occupy 3500 square feet. In the
existing commercial space for a dog training facility. The
planned development prior to this amendment did not allow
for Animal Services on the property. So the amendment to
sub-area a is merely to add that use as a permitted use on
the within that sub area to allow the applicant to
establish her business at that location.
The alderman is bad at this through the community, we have
to receive no objections to this proposal. As he chairman
noted, it went through the plan commission, which
unanimously recommended approval and we have a letter of
support from the alderman. If there are any questions we'd
be happy to answer them, thank you so much. As noted
Alderman waguespack is in support of this item. Are there
any questions by committee members?
alright, hearing
Alright, hearing none. I do I hear a motion to pass by the
same rule called that was used to determine quorum.
I'll
Alderman, Dowell moves do pass, are there any objections
hearing none? The item is past as revised. Number two to
194 in the 37th. Ward ordinance for 4, at 52423, at 4038
West Potomac Avenue in RS3 residential, single unit
detached house, district to RT for residential to Flat
townhouse and multi-unit district with circosta. Good
morning again, here on behalf of the applicant, the subject
property is improved with a two and a half story
Residential Building. It has two units on the Upper Floor
and it has a third unit that was constructed at some time
in the past in the basement of The Proposal. Before you get
to rezone the property from RS, 32 RT 4 in order to bring
the basement unit into Conformity, essentially allow enough
MLA on the property so that that unit can be legalized. We
have discussed this
Call.
Call Ramon.
Call Drummond meats, and she has written a letter of
support, which I believe the committee has. We are happy to
answer any questions that there may be. Noted, alderwoman
Mets is in support of this item. If there no questions. Do
I hear a motion to pass by the same rule called that was
used to determine a quorum
Are women hair.
The woman Harris.
The woman Harris moves to pass. Are there any objections
hearing none? The item is past moving on number to 2188 in
the 49th Ward ordinance referred 52423. This is at 7229,
North Damen Avenue. This is nrt for residential to Flat
townhouse and multi-unit, District 2, r m, 4.5 residential
multi-unit District. Mister Kosten Rolando Acosta here on
behalf of the applicant. The subject property is on the
east side of North Damen Avenue with curly improve with a
three-story building. Each of those upper floors as one
unit in in them on them the basement. However, it is
vacant, it has enough space and enough hype. That it could
be converted into a dwelling unit. All three, existing
unit, currently are affordable housing. The basement is
also to be affordable housing, the rezoning that is
proposed is merely to allow the conversion of the basement
from bacon.
a for
A affordable housing unit. There is no parking on the
property because it isn't landlocked and has no access
other than from Damen Avenue. And of course, the building
is in the way of getting to the rear of the property. We
held a community meeting with all the Manhattan present.
There were no objections from the community and we have a
letter of support from The Other Woman. Could there be any
questions to be happy to answer any questions or comments
from Members? All right, as no.
Call.
Old woman had an is in support. And do I hear a motion to
pass by the same row called that was used to determine
Quorum Alderman? Hall, moves do pass, are there any
objections?
You.
Erie.
Hearing none. The item is past. Excellent. Okay, with me so
much mr. Acosta. Okay, so we are moving back to page one to
the Alder, Mattox, Alderman. Riley is here with us. So this
is number 888 30 in the 42nd, Ward ordinance, referred
March 15th 2023. We have to incorporate some records here.
This is for a residential business plan, development number
1092, the residential business plan development, number
1092, as amended. So this item was heard and passed by the
Chicago plan commission. Can I have a motion to incorporate
all records and findings from the hearing by the same car
that was used to determine a quorum Alderman. Riley, so
moves any objections, hearing none. The records are
Incorporated.
Ruby. Durham city.
Aldi.
Alderman, Riley, do you want to speak on your item? I would
briefly for the records and I also had submitted a letter
to the Department of Planning and Development to on Patrick
Murphy, the zoning administrator with the rationale behind
this automatic Amendment. These are rare in the 42nd Ward.
However, this was a planned development. That was
negotiated one of the first actually, but I negotiated as
an alderman, a long time ago, and one of the community
benefits was that the open space on this site would be
dedicated to public use. This is a Historic Firehouse, it's
a landmark. And next to it that they use the air rights to
construct a new multi-unit, rental building. And because
this is such an old TD. As we all know, there are times
when attorneys try to take advantage of short memory and
ask for minor changes from the Department of planning, in
this particular case that occurred
and,
and the people processing that minor change. We're not
aware of the history behind the site and the public benefit
we negotiated and so through a series of minor change
request, they were essentially trying to turn what was
negotiated to be public space, for residents, and visitors
to use into a private patio space to accommodate a future
restaurant. And because there was some ambiguity in the
Land of Oz.
It was all.
It was obviously necessary that I introduced this amendment
to clarify that point. So that is all this is doing is
memorializing an agreement that was struck many years ago
to prevent the the current owners from. I'm taking
advantage of that long. Of time has elapsed. Since it was
approved, at that said, I'd appreciate my colleague support
for the indictment.
Thank.
Thank you. Are there any questions or comments on this
item?
All right, so if there are no questions by committee
members, do I hear a motion to pass by the same row called
that was used to determine Quorum. So moves, thank you so.
Are there any objections? Alright, hearing none. The item
is past as revised. Thank you so much, mr. Alderman, Riley.
It's all right. So we are going back to the bottom of page.
5 is Mister for tikas here.
So this is number 22 175 in the 18th Ward. The ordinance
was referred March 19th 2023. It's at 8101 to 8159 South
Cicero Avenue and this is a b 1-2 neighborhood, shopping
district, 2B 3-2 Community shopping district. And we have a
tourney, Nicholas Ortigas here to speak on this item
morning, Sherman, Nixon,
Thanks again for the record. I'm here on behalf of the
property owner Newark, Newark or Cicero Associates LLC.
They are seeking is donating change in order to permit. How
do you say? I wish been of a laundromat, which requires to
be three zoning district. Is it allowed or permitted use?
Otherwise though the one story multi-unit strip mall or
retail building will remain without change. So this is a
youspace, zoning change. We did discuss this request with
all the rain Curtis and I believe the letter of support is
already on file. I'd be happy to answer any questions you
were the committee members have
Are they?
Are there any questions or comments from members?
All right, if there are no questions by committee members,
do I hear a motion to pass by the same row called that was
used to determine quorum?
Alderman, Knutson moves, you pass. Are there any objections
hearing none? The item is past and keep moving along 2,
Page 6, number 22176 and the 20th. Ward ordinance referred
for 19. 20 23 is at 5401 to 5437, South Federal Street.
This is an RS3 residential, single unit detached house
district, and Artie for residential to Flat townhouse and
multi-unit, District to RT for residential to Flat
townhouse and multi-unit District Mister for tikas. Thank
you again. The zoning change in this.
The case.
I'm here on behalf of the Centre Court Development LLC. The
applicant the applicant is actually a contract purchaser
from the city of Chicago, the property itself contains
about 33877 square feet of vacant unimproved land. The
album is proposing to develop the property with a
three-story town home buildings containing. A total of 17
dwelling units, each of the dwelling units will have
on-site parking, so total of 34 spaces to support the
development. This actually started under Alderman doll as
Alderman after the war change, the applicant did reach out
to Alderman Taylor and we confirmed it with your office at
11. Taylor was also in support of the project. So with
that, we'd be happy to answer any questions you have about
the project.
I'll
Other women do. Yes thank you mr. Chairman on behalf of all
the tailor and I we both support this project which is a
support of housing that will be part of the XS tennis
campus. Thank you. Thank you so much. I'll demand a spot on
the requirements of the arrow. In this develops on this. In
this case, the three units, its total of 17 residential
units three are required. In those will be provided
on-site. And then the point for Bales will be complied. I
believe the payment in lieu consistent with
The air.
The arrow guidelines. Thank you. Any other questions or
comments from members?
Alright, hearing none. Do I hear a motion to pass by the
same role call that was used to determine a quorum
alderwoman? Dowel moves, do pass, are there any objections
earring none? The item is past moving on to number 22158
36th and the 36th Ward. This ordinance was referred on
April. 19th 2023. This is at 2600 West. Iowa Street, and
this is an RS3 residential, single unit detached house,
district to see 1-1, neighborhood commercial District,
Mister for tickets for the record. I'm here on behalf of
the Arthur broca 2005, trust the owner of the property at
2600 West, Iowa Street. The property itself is improved
with a mixed-use, building containing a Tavern at grade.
And then a total of 8 residential units above on the
taverns, actually, a bit of a neighborhood establishment.
And originally had one of, I believe, three, hams
Advertising Signs, it's a nun from
Never.
Advertising sign at the corner, we were not able to find a
permit for the original installation of that. Sign again,
dating back, 70-plus years and I'm working with all them in
Vegas. We are hoping to secret open at the zoning change so
that we can properly permit, the re-establishment of that
side, otherwise the building itself and the current
operator will all remain without change. Thank you so much
before I taking questions and comments. I'd like to note
that alderwoman clay has joined us and she will be added to
the roll call, and we are now at 100% attendance. All
right. So are there any questions or comments for mr.
Patikas Alderman Villegas. Thank you for assisting with
this. This is history here. This sign was installed back
in. The 1940s has been a neighborhood Staples for four
decades. And the Pacific tickets dated
What a 3?
What a three or?
What are three remaining have signs in the country and this
establishment happens to be the number one seller of Hamm's
beer in the midwest selling tens of thousands of years. I'm
not a Beer Drinker for those and enjoy it. Bless up. This
was this was something that unfortunately bureaucracy got
in the way and this sign had to be taken down after Decades
of being installed. And so I can tell you that getting
familiar with this area during during the election cycle
time.
Time.
Timer.
Time. Again I heard when is the Sun going back up? And so
we challenged the department of zoning and is mr. Murphy
came up with a solution that I can tell you just in time
because this establishment will be celebrating their 80th
year in business, this past this weekend with a, with a
huge block party and they are already scheduled to sign to
be reinstalled. I think tomorrow, I want to thank the
Patrick Murphy and his team for fighting a solution for
Takis for taking on this this issue. And I asked for the
body's considerations in support of this change.
Any question.
Any questions or comments?
All right, so if there are no questions or comments by
members, do I hear a motion to pass by the same role call
that was used to determine a quorum Alderman Villegas moves
do pass? Are there any objection? Hearing none. The item is
past. Okay, so we are moving on to number 22152 in the
41st. Ward ordinance referred April 19th. 2023 is at 5207,
West Rose Street. And this is a b 3-1 Community shopping
district to see 2-1 motor vehicle-related commercial
District mr50. Thank you again on a 50 Kissimmee half of
the property owner, an applicant regarding 50 5207. West,
Rose Street. Property contains about 13786 square feet of
Total Wine.
Korea and its improved with the two-story warehouse and
office building. The applicants are seeking a zoning
change. In order to permit the indoor and outdoor storage
of vehicles. At the subject property, the anticipated
tenant is actually a concierge transportation company. They
have cars that'll be stored again on site book in the
warehouse building as well as surface parking along, the
perimeter of the site. The building itself though will
remain without change in all of the infrastructure at the
property will support the proposed. Use we did meet with
all them into politano as well as the 41st Ward advisory
Council. In the alderman. Did Issue a letter of support,
they should already be on, file it with that. I'd be happy
to answer any questions. You were the committee members
have thank you. As noted Alderman, Napolitano is in
support. Are there any questions or comments from committee
members?
Are.
All right, if there are none, do I hear a motion to pass by
the same roll? Call that was used to determine Orem.
Alderwoman, Winters moves to pass. Are there any objections
hearing none? The item is past and he's. Alright. So do we
have Sarah Barn in the house? Attorney Sarah Barnes number
22136 in the 32nd Ward. The ordinance was referred on March
15th 2023. This is common address 13th.
For what?
4 West.
4 West, Diversey Parkway. And this is a b, 3-2 Community
shopping district, to be 2-2 neighborhood. Mixed-use,
District, we have to amend this to a type one. So
vice-chair Lawson moves to amend the application to a type.
One application by the same row called that was used to
determine a quorum. Are there any objections earring on?
The item is amended type one application and we have
attorney Sarah. Kay Barnes you're 2%?
List of the commit.
Of the committee for the record.
Sarah Barnes and I'm an attorney at the law offices of
sandbanks. I do have seated here next to me for
introduction to all of you. I'm Nicole Lopez. Chinski,
she's interning with us this summer. I just wanted to
introduce you because if she survives her third year of law
school at 10 college, hopefully soon, she'll be appearing
right here before all of you. So welcome Nicole to this
experience on torso is enzyme here today, seeking a zoning
map Amendment and that's really related to the use of the
subject property. On the subject site is located on a
stretch of Diversey Avenue that still on Bears. The
underlined zoning classification of a B3, which is a
mixed-use category yet. All of the existing improvements on
this block are all residential
Find character in nature. So we are simply on changing the
zoning from the P3 to the beach to, to allow for a new
three or four story three units, all residential building.
That will be more compatible with the other existing
improvements in the neighborhood and it will also provide
some more economically, a responsible family housing for
the residents of this neighborhood on who have kind of been
out twice due to on the emergence of these be converted
single-family homes. So with that we have worked very
closely with Alderman waguespack as well as a very robust
collaborative effort with the local community organization,
the South Lakeview neighbors Association. We had a
community meeting recently that was very well attended and
I think maybe for the first time in my 14-year career
I don't.
Downing.
I'm Downing a.
Downing on the we had unanimous support from every single
person who participated in the community meeting. So we do
have a lot of support from the South Lakeview neighbors
Association, as well as Alderman waguespack and that letter
from Alderman waguespack has been tendered to the committee
prior here, too. With that. We just respectfully request
the support of the middle or the proposal.
Russian.
Questions or comments on this item.
All right.
All right, if there are none, do I hear a motion to pass by
the same role call that was used to determine a quorum
alderwoman? Dow moves, you pass. Are there any objections
hearing? None of the item is past as amended to a type one.
You so much.
Misbah.
Miss Barnes. Okay, so we are now going to take a motion to
defer the next three items. That's number to 2163 in the
8th ward at, 7740 to 44, South South, Chicago Avenue and
then number to 2195 Dash, 21 in the 11th ward that's common
address, 3030 South Canal, Street, and then number to 2177
in the 20th. Ward, that's 66 15th. South Kenwood Avenue. So
do I hear a motion to defer these items?
Are.
Alright, so move by Alderman more. So all the members made a
motion to defer the previously, read items by the same role
called that was used to determine Quorum. Are there any
objections? Hearing none, apologies. All the membrane that
moved to defer the previously, read items. By the same bro,
that was used to determine quarks, are there any objections
to Alderman, Burnett's motion to defer? All right, hearing,
none of those three items are deferred.
Okay, so we are on page. Eight is attorney Roberto Roberto
Martinez. So this is number 22196, and the 15th Ward. The
ordinance was referred 52423 and this is at 6348 to 6350.
South Albany Avenue. This is an RS3 residential, single
unit detached house, district to RT for residential to Flat
townhouse and multi-unit, District mr. Martinez good
morning, attorney Martinez, a. On behalf of the applicant.
He?
Here are the applicant is seeking to rezone from an RS3 to
nrt for the subject. Properly property is currently
improved with a four-unit building, which the applicant
seeks to now, use as a 6 drawing unit, building the
building is approximately 42 feet in width and contains
four units. There are two basement spaces available which
the applicant intends to now use with plans. As additional
dwelling unit, the property Alice is also improved with a
four-car garage and has a total width of 75 ft meaning that
it is three lots with three separate identification numbers
and
The applicant ask that the zoning.
Merry.
Many consider granting this reasoning that the applicant
may I add to dwelling units and create a building where
there would be a total of 6 dwelling units from a for
dwelling unit building.
All right.
I am.
I am, we have heard from Alderman Lopez, who's in support
of this item? Are there any questions or comments from
Members? Alright, seeing none, do I have a motion to pass
by the same row called that was used to determine a quorum
Alderman. Conway moves do pass, are there any objections
hearing none? The item is past. Thank you. Have a wonderful
day. Thank you. All right. Staying on page. Eight number to
2179 in the 18th Ward. The ordinance was referred March
24th 2023. This is at 7901 to 8071 South Cicero Avenue,
4744 to 4760, West 81st Street, and 4649 to 4711 West 79th
Street. This is a business plan development, number 9652,
business plan development. Number 965 as a mended, we have
to incorporate some records. So the item was heard and
passed by the Chicago plan commission and I have
Most.
Motion to.
Motion to incorporate all records and findings from that
hearing by the same role call that was used to determine
Quorum alderwoman Fuentes, so moves, are there any
objections, hearing none, the records are Incorporated and
we have Paul Shadow and Mariah degree know, from dla Piper
here to prevent you. My name is Mariah, green out with dla
Piper and joined by Abe Katz who is here on behalf of the
owner of the shopping center Scottsdale Center LLC as you
noted, the matter was considered and recommended for
approval by the plan Commission. On June 15th, we are
seeking an amendment to plan development. Number 965, the
PD was approved in 2005 and governs. The approximately 20
Acre Site located at 79th and Cicero commonly known as shot
Scottsdale Shopping Center.
The shop.
The shopping center itself was built in 1955 as one of
Chicago's first Auto oriented shopping centers. The PD was
established in 2005 to facilitate updates, including
development at Lowe's Home Improvement, center and various
retail and restaurant buildings. The amendment today would
add cannabis business establishment to the list of
permitted uses in the center subject to special used
approval, cannabis business, establishments are allowed in
the underlying C2 District, which are also subject to
special use approvals. However, when the PD was established
in 2000,
can of
Cannabis uses were prohibited under Illinois law that used
was not contemplated for the PD at that time. This
amendment would bring the allowed uses of the PD into
conformance with the current standards of the underlying C2
District by allowing, cannabis business establishments,
also subject to special you superbowls. If the amendment is
required, the zba would need to approve a special-use
before the opening of any cannabis business establishment
in the center.
The part.
The parties had previously conducted to community-wide
meeting and as noted, the potential tenant would need to
obtain approval of the special use, the tenant cannot begin
that process until this PD amendment is approved Alderman.
Curtis has provided the letter of support. I respectfully
request this committee's favorable recommendation that the
application be approved and we are here to answer any
questions. You might have have heard from Mr. Courtesy
Alderman, courtesy of supportive of this matter. Are there
any questions or comments?
All.
Alright Alderman Lawson, thank you a user or we just
changing the the PD to allow for potential future use that
instead of investigating all of this process here today.
We are.
we also have a
We also have a question from Alderman Villegas.
Thank.
Thank you, mr. Chairman is the user part of the exit in an
equity team.
Any other questions or comments, Alderman Burnett. So, this
is just a an amendment to this plan development. Not all
planned development.
Back this plan development.
When do?
When development number 965,
Other questions or comments?
Are.
All right, so if there are no more questions or comments by
committee members, do I hear a motion do pass by the same
role called that was used to determine a quorum Alderman.
Laspada, moves you pass? Are there any objections hearing
none? The item is past. Thank you so much Mariah.
Okay, moving on to page 9 number to 2148 in the 19th Ward.
The ordinance was referred for 19, 20 23, the common
addresses, 105, 17221 South Western Avenue, this is a d
1-1, neighborhood shopping district, 2B 3-1 Community
shopping district, and we have mr. Jones, as the witness.
Good morning everybody.
Play my name.
Play, My name is.
Play, my name is Darnell Jones and I am the owner of the
bradigan's entertainment, LLC doing business as of, right?
Again, Studios for creators and innovators. We're located
in the 19th, ward in the wonderful community of Beverly.
I'm coming here to ask for permission to get you space
permit, usage to get access to run a communication Services
establishment, specializing in music podcast, photography,
and videography services are space, is designed to be a
environment that inspires creators and innovators to create
their Wildest Dreams using the tools and resources
available in the landscape of multimedia. I come with a
better interest in his community. 14 years ago, I started
my first journey and working in my field of interest at the
Beverly Arts Center as a summer art experience, counselor
and fourteen years later, seven blocks down the way. I am
now seeking to run this business and bring it to the South
Side to advance the lives of others, young, and old, and
get the opportunities to expand the horizons, for many
people with desires to
things.
things in,
Things in the mall.
things in the multimedia landscape.
I'd
Hi.
I'd are there any questions for mr. Jones. Our applicant who
is representing himself.
Are.
All right. Well, congratulations, mr. Jones on your
business, in your success. So, are there any question if
there, no more questions by committee members? Do I hear a
motion do pass by the same row called that was used to
determine Quorum alderwoman? Clay moves to pass? Are there
any objections hearing none? But item is pass. Thank you so
much. Thank you.
Oak.
Okay, so, this next item, we're going to take a motion to
defer. So this is number to 21 81 in the 20th. Ward
ordinance, referred May 24th, 23, and this is at 4715 to
4759 South, Bishop Street, 1412 to 1424 West, 48th Street.
There are no questions by members vice-chair Lawson, makes
the motion to defer the previously, read item by the same
role called that was used to determine Quorum any
objections, hearing none. The item is deferred moving to
the bottom of page. 9 number 2 to 172 in the 21st. Ward
ordinance referred April, 19th 2023. This is 84 to 2852
West 87th Street 8674 to 8698 South Vincennes. How do you
pronounce that alderman?
Vin.
Vincent.
Vincennes Avenue and 835 to 853, West 86th Place in this is
for a b. 3-1 Community shopping district to see 1-1,
neighborhood commercial district and we have Attorney
Carol. D Stubblefield here to represent, speak on this
item.
Alright, cool. Good morning, mr. Chairman of the committee
for the record, Carol Stubblefield with offices located at
20 South Clark construction with me today are to answer any
questions is Tarik Siddiqui, the president of the African
entity. The applicant proposes to rezone the property to
develop the site with the gas station, Tunnel Car, Wash and
commercial retail space at the property is located in the
Auburn. Gresham community and is currently bacon. The site
is owned by the city of Chicago and the applicant is in the
process of acquiring the property from the city. Paying
fair market value, the proposed acquisition was reviewed
and approved. At the May 18th 2023, Chicago plan commission
and we anticipate introduction of the Redevelopment
agreement, at the July city council session,
This matter. How
This matter has been reviewed and approved by Alderman
mostly and we're happy to answer any questions. Does need a
special use Fallon. So are there any questions or comments
on this item remembers
All right, so given Eternal questions or comments from the
members, do I hear a motion to pass by the same role call
that was used to determine a quorum Alderman? Mosley moves
do past, are there any objections, earring none? The item
is pass. Thank you. All right, so the items on page ten
were deferred at the beginning of the meeting. So we're
moving on to page eleven, the first two items were deferred
at the beginning of the meeting but the third item is going
to be deferred. So this is number 22. 169 in the 33rd Ward,
the ordinance was referred April, 19th 2023. This is at
3004 to 3006 West Belmont Avenue, and this is a sea 1-1.
Neighborhood commercial District to see 1-2 neighbor,
commercial District.
This.
This is going to be the first heard any questions by
committee members. All right, if there are none then
vice-chair Lawson, makes a motion to defer, the previously,
read item by the same role call that was used to determine
Quorum any objections, hearing none, the item is deferred.
We are moving on to page twelve. The first item was afraid
of the beginning of the meeting. So we are on the second
item. This is number to 21861 in the 32nd. Ward ordinance,
referred May 24th, 2023. This is at 2400 to 2410, North
Oakley Avenue and 2300 to 2308 West Fullerton, Avenue. And
this is a m 1-2 limited manufacturing business park
district to see 1-2 neighborhood commercial district. And
we have Attorney John George here to present mr. George
good morning, mr. My name is John with the law firm of a
criminal LP, I'm here on behalf of the applicants who is
full of 24 LLC. This property, mr. Chairman and members of
the committee is occurring. Sewing description of
I'm 1-2.
I'm 1-2, which is limited manufacturing and some food with
the one-story 6821 square foot structure through which the
property owner has a tenant that wants to move in there.
However, the existing zoning does not permit the general
retail sales. And therefore, were asking for this changed.
I submitted this to Alderman wagons back in his crib. I
have a letter of support from him Mister chairman and I
know of no objections to this only change.
All right, we have heard from Alderman waguespack was in
support Alderman Espada.
Who the who the tenant is going to be, if you can share the
appliance store that may be my client. Can talk about it.
It's a new appliance store they already are existing, and
they're just going to move there to this new location to
expand their business.
I didn't know if you want your client, one, Bishop for the
Any other questions or comments? Remembers. All right, if
there are none, then do I hear a motion do pass by the same
role call that was used to determine Orem alderwoman,
Fuentes moves, you pass. Are there any objections hearing
none? The item is past. Thank you, mr. Chairman and members
of the committee. Thank you. Okay, so we're moving on to
number 22187 in the 24th. Ward ordinance.
First.
Preferred March twenty.
Preferred March 24th 2023. This is at 2147 to 2157 South
Saint, Louis Avenue and 3442 to 52 West Cermak Road. And
this is an RT for residential to Flat townhouse and
multi-unit District NC 1-2 neighborhood commercial District
to see 2-2 motor vehicle-related commercial district. And
we have the applicant here, Mister fairy boo. Who is
representing himself? Mr. LG, good morning, this is a
two-story building up on the first floor. In mechanic shop
has been upgraded to a mechanic shop. You're trying to
correct examining from a party for essential to flat.
And multi literacy 1-22 c22 with a vehicle commercial, so
we can have extra parking overnight so trying to crack his
Olympics.
okay, we
Okay, we have heard from alderwoman Scott who's in support
of this item, or are there any questions or comments
remembers?
If there are none, do I hear a motion to pass by the same
role call that was used to determine Quorum alderwoman Cruz
moves to pass any objections. Hearing none, the item
passed. Thank you so much. I can stomach.
Okay, Katie, I'm rich. But excellent. Okay, so we are
moving on to page 13 number to 2156 in the 27th. Ward
ordinance referred April, 19th 2023. This is 1300 to 1328
West Lake Street. And this is an M, 2-3 Light Industry
District to DX7 downtown mixed-use district. Then to a
residential business plan development, we have to
incorporate some records. So this item was heard and passed
by the Chicago plan commission and I have a motion to
incorporate all records and findings from that hearing by
the same row called that was used to determine quorum.
Alderwoman Flint.
Alderwoman Fuentes sew moves, are there any objections
hearing none, the records are Incorporated and we have a
mr. Rich, perfect are to present. Thank you. And my
compliments on running a wonderful first meeting were
already on, on to the latter, part of the agenda before
noon. So thank you for from all the attorneys present. My
name for the record is Rich clowder with dla. I'm joined
today by our students Lucas from Lucas development. He's a
representative of the applicant which is 1300 Peoria, LLC
as a preliminary matter. You notice that this was the
record was was incorporated but by virtue of that I'll just
quickly summarize the project is presented in that form.
Last week for the plan commission, the site is located at
the northwest corner of lake and Elizabeth in the Fulton
Market District and is currently the location of Peoria
meats. The proposed development consists of a new
construction, 46 story building with up to five.
90s.
93 dwelling units and approximately 300, seven parking
spaces, notably the development will provide 20% of 4
Double on site or a total of 119 units. And also contribute
/. 5.3 million dollars to the neighborhood opportunity fund
by virtue. Of the bonus payment project team is Matt
extensively with dpd including presenting to the committee
on design last March and work closely with all the brunette
and the community along the way. In addition to numerous
meetings with dpd and other City age,
Focused.
Focused in particular on the public realm and building
design as noted in the exhibits above you, I'm worth course
available for any questions and thank you for your
consideration. And we request a favorable recommendation by
the committee to the full City Council.
Okay. Do we have any questions or comments from members?
All.
Alderman laspada.
What's the?
Richland.
Which thank you, sir.
Real.
Really and truly gorgeous looking building. I'm curious as
we're talking about residential in the scheme into the
conversations. When we were talking about the Kinsey test
last year. How does this development satisfy? Its Arrow
requirements. It's what percent will be located on site at
am I levels at a weighted average of 6%? Awesome. Beautiful
you mind if I ask about the the unit mix in terms of Studio
one, bedroom things I missed the plan commission, it was my
first plan commission meeting and I was out of town. So
Volume.
Apologies for the back, of course, no problem going to let
aristidis answer that question. I've got it in front of me.
I got to dig for it when we have a mix of 12 Studios ones
twos and threes and it certainly dispersed throughout, you
know, we have a lot less amount of three bedrooms but we do
have three bedrooms. So we have some of the affordable will
be dispersed throughout that unit. That's really brilliant.
Really appreciate the family size units there. Thank you.
Thank you, thank you all. And for the record, the gentleman
that just spoke of you can put your name on the record are
state is Lucas with Lucas development. Thank you so much.
Thanks, I'll remember that. Would you like to speak on the
side of you should thank you, mr. Chairman, and if I'm not
mistaken with the arrow units, it has to be disbursed
proportionately to the other sizes of the units in the
building. So if they sold percentage wise, they have to
have so many three. So many to so many was depending on how
many is in the building as a hoe. So thank you again.
Mister chairman, as you all know, this did go before a plan
commission, is a very beautiful building is going into the
western part of our Ward on the 1300 block. Almost close to
Ogden. Street is taking over a space from a
The best meat.
The best meat meat purveyors in the city of Chicago. Peoria
Packing, as I said at the plan commission, I had a
community meeting. I always make developers go to all of
the community organizations at the community meeting. The
main thing that people was concerned about is where is
Peoria, Packing going? Are they going to allow for Peoria
Packing to stay in the building? Because that's where
everybody been getting to meet from 4.
Long time.
Long-time fortunate for the Ottoman and 24 for Peoria
Packing is moving to the 24th Ward, but we are encouraging
them to also have a satellite office over here. And I guess
those conversations are going on, is a beautiful building.
We appreciate the fact that they're going to do 20% in in
side, the building on site as, you know, north of Lake
Street. In my ward, in this area, to Fulton Market Area,
Housing and courage 30%, there's another 10% that they
encouraged with subsidies coming from the city. So their
negotiation with the developer in order to get 10 more
percent of affordable housing to bring it up to a possible
total of 30%. So they're working on that as we talked. So,
this is the mean,
109.
190.
119 affordable housing units in the West Loop. Ford Market,
Highlands area in the city of Chicago is, is a great thing,
but also, the developer has been encouraged to work with
minority contractors. What we always try to encourage for
the developers to do is to have their contractors to joint
venture with a minority contractor. That covers the 30%
minority contracting.
if that were,
if that was,
If that was a half.
If that was a happened. So this developers work with us in
the past, we see, no problem with those efforts, and also
hiring people from the community. So with that, my
community supports that we supported, we ask for the
committee Support. Also, thank you, missed you. Thank you
so much mr. Burnett. Are there any other questions or
comments from members?
Okay, so if there no more questions, or comments by
committee members, do I hear a motion to pass by the same
role called that was? Used to determine a quorum Alderman.
Burnett's moves do pass. Are there any objections hearing
none? The item is past as revive. Thank you. Thank you.
Okay, thinking with mr. Clawiter, we have number 2866 in
the 27th, Ward ordinance referred November 17th 2021. Is
that 1300 West Carroll Avenue is an M, 2-3 Light Industry
District to DX7 downtown mixed-use district. Then to a
residential business plan development, run incorporate some
records because this item was heard and passed by the
Chicago plan commission. Can I have a motion to incorporate
all records and findings from that hearing by the same
rolling ball? That was used to determine Orem alderwoman.
Mirror.
Ramirez. So moves, are there any objections hearing none?
The records are Incorporated mr. Clowder, thank you, again,
mr. Chairman, for the record. Richard cloud from the law,
firm. Dla, Piper my client in. This instance is 1300 West,
Carol owner. LLC, they are single purpose, entity
controlled by Sterling Bay, red fro with Sterling Bay is
here with me today I having Incorporated the plan
commission record. I'll just Briefly summarize, the project
is presented in the form last week, the project consists of
a 2 of a of a to building project interconnected buildings
with phase one to the east consisting of a 42 Storey
mixed-use, building with office and up to 361. Dwelling
units in 249 parking spaces. The second phase of the
project, to the to, the West will be subject to Future site
plan approval. But would be capped at a maximum of 380
dwelling units. This develop
again, is very
Again, is very notable by virtue of the fact that it will
provide 20% of the affordable units on site or total of 72
units in Phase. 1 alone. Phase one will also include an
approximately 4.2 million dollar bonus payment to the
neighborhood opportunity fund. And the project team as
always work. Very closely with altering Burnett and the
community and had many meetings with dpd in the local
community organizations. We ride and I are available for
any questions and
Again, thank you for your concern.
Again, thank you for your consideration.
Again, thank you for your consideration and with that we
request a favorable recommendation by this committee, to
the full City Council.
Okay. Are there any questions or comments from committee
members? All? Remember. That. Would you like speak on this
item? So thank you very much, mr. Chairman so actually,
this is like right down the street from the other
development on the 1300 block Lake 1300 block of Carroll
has been a great developer and our community. They work
very closely with minority contractors and hiring people
from the war to appreciate that. I don't know. So rich
Council, you didn't mention the number of a portable units.
If?
If I didn't, I'm sorry, 72 affordable units, on-site, the
72 affordable units are inside, but he's out the building
and in proportion to the unit type, right? But we also
working in coordination with you all to increase it to 30%
with City subsidies, right? That's under negotiation right
now, that's correct. Okay, with the Department of Housing.
And also I just wanted to make a note to my colleagues.
Here, you know, this, the other project gave 5.3 million to
the neighborhood opportunity fund. This project has given
4.2 million to the neighborhood opportunity bus. So that's
another way of saying to the invest Southwest right now.
so,
So, a lot of projects in our Ward and probably in some of
these other was, I would fund the neighborhood opportunity
fund or they invest Southwest and all the other one. So,
it's coming from our area to fund that. But also folks need
to make a note and not just it just supposed to understand
that both of these projects contribute to heart if that's
in this area, which is one of the most healthiest chips in
the city of Chicago and the Surplus from these chests,
generally go to help subsidize the budget doing budget. I'm
so we don't have to raise taxes, you know, when it's time
for us to vote on the budget. So all of these projects
contribute to the rest of the city of Chicago, and we're
very proud to play a part in that they met with two of our
local community organizations. Just like,
The last.
The last one.
The last one, the West Central Association and also the
neighbors, are the West Loop both organizations that have a
challenge. We held a community meeting with the West
Central Association. We didn't have any challenges and in
the meeting they went to planning design guidelines and
they had a lot of input in making changes to these
buildings to the fit what the community and planning.
Exact.
Except.
Except so with that there's no challenge with our
community. I have no challenge. I ask for the committee
support. Thank you. Thank you so much. Older men, Burnet.
Are there any questions or comments on this item?
All right, so if there are no more questions or comments by
committee members, do I hear a motion to pass by the same
row? Call that was used to determine Quorum Alderman.
Burnett moves do pass, are there any objections hearing
none? The item is passed as revised. Thank you.
So we are now on page. Yes, I'll remember that. There is
one more from our Ward. That is not right up under this. If
I'm not mistaken. Is on the next page from page 16.
Document number is 020-2370 if you want it. If you would
like to take me to give you all the opportunity. Not to
hear me talk anymore. You know what I'm saying? Attorney
Tyler manic. Now if if you have to leave we can I don't
have to do, I'm here or if not. Okay, we're going to hear
you. Okay. Later on, thank you so much on page. 14 number
to 21441 in the 45th. Ward ordinance, referred March.
2020.
2023. This is at 5411 West Higgins Avenue and this is a b
3-1 Community shopping district, 2B 3-3 Community shopping
district mr. Clower good. Morning mr. Chairman and members
of the committee again for the record Rich cloud from dla
Piper. We represent the applicant in this matter. National
veterans, Art Museum, just a quick bit of background
companion. Type 1 applications are filed for two properties
located. At 5411 West Higgins and its neighbor. 5415 West
Higgins. Both in the 45th Ward and both seeking to rezone
the property from B312 b33 last month. The committee
approved the type one application for 5415, West Higgins.
That application authorized the construction of an addition
to the existing two-story, building on the property,
currently home to the Ed paschke, Arts Center. The property
immediately to the east of 5415, West Higgins, which is 54
l.
Open.
Open West.
7 West Higgins is the subject of the action being requested
today. That project had not received the full community
input required by Alderman Gardner on. So it was, it was
deferred for 1 meeting in order to allow him to convene a
community. Meeting on that project. That meeting was
convened last week in that project received unanimous
support from his neighborhood organization, this
application before you today with an able construction of a
national veterans Art Museum.
next door to the project that was
Next door to the project that was approved last last
meeting which was the Ed paschke Arts Center. So this
application with an able to reuse of an existing commercial
building and approve. An addition to allow for occupancy by
the national veterans Art Museum, as well as accessory
retail, and office uses. So therefore, with respect to the
application with the property at 5411 West Higgins, we'd
ask for a favorable recommendation of approval, we have
heard from Alderman Gardner, and he is in support of this
item. Are there any questions or comments from members of
the vice-chair Los Angeles to Sherman? I've been the
national veterans. Art Museum. It was on Milwaukee.
Correct. So this is it's it's going to be unexpected going
to do and I'm very happy that they're having a new home
right next to the passkey Center. I was a great Arts Hub on
the northwest side. Yep, exactly right. Thank you. Thank
you, miss your face care.
Any other questions or comments? Remembers zoning
administrator Murphy. This was not added or this was added
after the agenda was out or no was on earlier, cuz we
didn't have a record of it from before and nothing. It
would have triggered, a type one, or change the type of
Wyoming.
Nothing no changes to it.
Okay, thank you near the questions or comments. Alright, so
do I hear a motion to pass by the same row called that was
used to determine Coram Alderman, Knutson moves to pass.
Are there any objections hearing none? The item is past.
Thank you, mr. Chairman think you. So the next item will be
deferred, that's number to 21703 in the 28th. Ward
ordinance, referred March of April, 19th 2023 at 4711 West
Chicago Avenue there, no questions by committee members by
Sara Lawson. Makes a motion to defer, the previously, read
item by the same role called that was used to determine
Quorum any objections, hearing none, but item is deferred.
All right, we're now moving on to attorney Dean Maragos.
This is number to 2159 in the 29th. Ward ordinance, for
refer
April. 19th 2023. This is at 6214 West North Avenue and
this is a be 1-1. Neighborhood shopping district, to be
3-1, Community shopping district as it going after members
of the committee of the law, firm of America's America's
chartered we're here.
J&M LL Investment, LLC. The applicant and we currently are
the change. Request is b11, neighborhood shopping district
to a b tree. One Community shopping district, to expand a
pawn shop on the ground floor of an existing two-story,
mixed-use, building, we work with all the mentality of
pharaoh and we have his letter of support. I have a copy of
it here in case you do not have it. And I would open the
floor for questions. We have heard from Alderman Taliaferro
and he is in support. Are there any questions or comments?
Are.
Alright, seeing none. Do I hear a motion to pass by the
same role called that was? Used to determine Orem
alderwoman, Cruz moves, you pass. Are there any objections
hearing none? The item is passed on to page fifteen. This
is number to 2160 in the 37th. Ward ordinance preferred for
19, 20 23. The common address is 5529 West Chicago Avenue
and this is a B12. Neighborhood shopping district to see
1-2 neighborhood, commercial District, mr. Maragos, thank
you again, mr. Chair for the record. My name is Dean Team
are against the law firm AmeriGas AmeriGas, chartered
representing the applicant 55 23-35 Chicago Avenue. LLC
request is from a B12.
Pro Shop.
shopping district to a
Pruitt shopping district to a C12 neighborhood commercial
District to create. An art gallery with unique art exhibits
and accessory uses. We've also worked with all them, it's
on this project and she has given us a letter of support
and we would open the floor for call for any questions that
you been have. We have heard from other one admits as well,
and she is in support. Are there any questions or comments
on this item?
I'll
All their win-loss advice Chad Lawson. What was the use
that? Took it to the seat? Apply for a public place of
amusement license and we needed, we needed the zoning base
to do that. Got it. Thank you.
Any.
Any other questions or comments? Okay, alderwoman dowel
moves, do pass by the same row called that was used to
determine a quorum. Are there any objections, hearing none?
The items pass? Thank you, mr. Chairman
All right. So staying on page 15. This is number 22 190 in
the 30th. Ward ordinance referred May 24th 2023. This is at
3316 to 3318 North Milwaukee Avenue. And this is a b, 3-2
Community shopping district to see 1-2 neighborhood
commercial district, and we have a turn
Lisa Duarte presenting on behalf of The Hot Zone
Incorporated. And I also the founder of quite a different
strategies. I'm here, this afternoon on behalf of the
applicant, The Hot Zone Inc, the single member, LLC owned
by Italia Fernandez, we're seeking to change the current
designation at, which is a B3 to community shopping
district to a C12 neighborhood commercial District officer,
Fernandez actually is operating this business. Currently a
few blocks away as a tenant, is purchased the building and
he will be moving into to subject property to be his own
landlord. He's met with all the other person cruise and
she's in support of request.
Thank you so much. Are there any questions or comments?
Okay, so there being no questions or comments, so, I carry
motion to pass by the same row called that was used to
determine Quorum alderwoman. Cruz moves do pass. Are there
any objections hearing? None of the items past? Okay,
moving on number to 2193, T1 in the 36th Ward. The
ordinance was referred May 24th 2023. This is at 1924 West
Grand Avenue and this is an M 1-2 limited Manufacturing.
This.
This Park District to be 2-2 neighborhood, mixed-use
District, Esquire, 24 West, Grand LLC, add another single
member LLC led by Adida brise. We're seeking an amendment
to change in the form of a type. One, from the current M12,
limited manufacturing business park district to that of a
be 2-2 neighborhood, mixed-use district, for the subject
property.
The play.
The plant been requesting that it be changed to allow for
the renovation of an existing, two-story, mixed-use
building, which contains an unoccupied business on the
first floor and one dwelling unit on the second floor. The
owner wishes to convert the existing building to be used as
a business office. Retail with a rear dwelling unit on the
first floor to be occupied by her elderly mother mother on
the second floor. Dwelling, Unit, C, owner-occupied. We
have met with Alderman Villegas and he has given his
support
So we have to accept a substitute near-term plans. So why
start Lawson most except the substitute narrative in plans
with a type one application by the same row called that was
determined Coram. Are there any objections earring on the
substitute narrative and plans are accepted to do. We have
any questions or comments or the Apple?
Attorney.
Okay. Alderman laspada.
Will respond within the airplane manufacturing district for
the area in terms of the allowable uses?
Dope House, Records Department of planning. So this would
not be within the PMD going to the Lesser or
non-manufacturing uses. We would normally want to see a C3
zoning District as at least a buffer prohibits residential.
Usually we recommend that between industrial area is and
non-industrial areas PMD or otherwise, I wouldn't say that
this necessarily run counter to that but it's a a lesser
degree of zoning than we would otherwise normally recommend
for these recycle scenarios.
Illinois. Esquire do I also know that the their 5-2 flat
residential's across the street and across the alley are
additional residential, so it is not an island in the app
District.
and,
Any other questions or comments?
Oak.
Okay. If there are no more than do, I have a motion to pass
by the same role called that was used to determine a quorum
Alderman. Villegas moves do past, are there any objections
hearing none? The item is past. Thank you. Thank you. We
only have 15 items left.
Okay, so next up we have attorney Tyler Manic and we are on
page sixteen. This is number 22, 1971 in the 32nd. Ward
ordinance, referred May 24th 2023. The common address is
1868 to 1878 North Milwaukee Avenue. This is a b, 3-3
Community shopping district, 2B 3-3 Community shopping
district. And we have to accept some substitute narrative
in plans, so vice-chair lost in the moves to accept the
substitute narrative and plans for the type one application
by the same role call that was used to determine a quorum,
are there any objections? No objections. The Substitute
narrative in plans are accepted.
Miss.
Mr. Me
Mister man. Thank you, mr. Chairman and members of the
committee for the record. My name is Tyler manic. I'm going
to turn you in, shame bangs Canyon Schwartz. And I'm here
on behalf of the applicant Peerless Development LLC, which
owns the subject property at 1868 to 1878 North Milwaukee.
I'm joined by Joe Patrick representing, the applicant and
test the colonists from space Architects, the applicant
seeks. A rezoning for maybe three, three communities
shopping district to ab33 again, in order to introduce new,
type 1 zoning map Amendment Amendment with plans. The
subject property is currently vacant lot previously, in
2015, this parcel was rezoned to ab33 in order to allow a
six-story, 44 dwelling unit, mixed-use building, the
current proposal remains are 44 dwelling unit, mixed-use
building but reduces the height by one story to a total of
five stories. The project will comply with each of the
city's equitable transit-oriented.
Design guidelines as a project as a Transit service
location in close proximity to the Western CTA Blue Line
Station the project will further comply with the city's
affordable requirements ordinance by including all 20% of
the arrow units. On-site the project will have 22 parking
spaces and 30 3500 square feet of commercial space, prior
to filing this application. The applicant work closely with
all the moon walks back and shared the plan.
I worked with the book.
I worked with the Bucktown Community organization both
Alderman. Walk us back in. Bco. Full support this project
with the support. I respectfully request this committee's
favorable recommendation to pass the zoning map Amendment
as amended and we'd be happy to answer any questions. Thank
you and we do have the letter from Alderman waguespack on
file. Are there any questions or comments?
Okay, so you're in no questions or comments. Do I hear a
motion to pass by the same role call that was used to
determine Quorum alderwoman? Ramirez moves, you pass. Are
there any objections hearing none? The item is past as
substituted, okay? So Number 220, 70, 71 in the 27th, Ward
ordinance, referred January, 18th 2023. This is at 1440 to
1464 North Magnolia, Avenue 1241 to 1259, West Le Moyne
Street and 1439 to 1461 North Elston Avenue, this is an M
3-3, heavy industry, District to see 3-1, commercial
manufacturing and employment District. We are accepting
substitute narrative in plans. So vice-chair Lawson moves
to accept the substitute narrative in plans for the type
one application by the same role call that was used to
determine Quorum are there.
Any.
Any objections.
Any objections, hearing none. The Substitute near-term
plans are accepted, Mr. Manic, thank you again, mr.
Chairman and members of the committee again for the record.
My name is Tyler manic. I mean, he was Shane Banks Canyon
Schwartz. I'm here on behalf of the African Goose, Island
holiday pop ups. LLC who's applying to rezone the
seventy-three thousand square foot parcel, bounded by
Elston Magnolia in the morning from m332 ac310, name
District, because this reasoning is occurring in the North
Branch industrial Corridor. This project was reviewed and
presented to the plan Commission on June, 15th 2023. When
it received unanimous approval at this time. Mr. Chairman
respectfully ask that this committee incorporate the
findings and record from the June 15th plan commission to
this application.
In.
And mister, man, that you said this was before the plan
commission last Thursday, all right, so we will be there
for incorporating the records from the Clinton. The plan
commission decided Was Heard and passed by the Chicago plan
commission and I have a motion to incorporate all records
and findings from that hearing by the same role called that
was used to determine a quorum
All.
older with
Older women clay. So moves, are there any objections?
Hearing none? The records are Incorporated. So, are there
any questions or comments from committee members? Okay,
hearing none, is there a motion to do pass by the same
roll. Call to establish a quorum Alderman. Mosley moves do
pass by the same roll. Call that was used to determine a
quorum. Are there any objections?
He?
Here.
Hearing none but item is past as revised. Thank you, mr.
Chairman thank you so much.
okay, next up, we have attorney Zubin kammula
and the
And this is at the bottom of page 16 number to 21661 in the
32nd Ward. The ordinance was referred for 19. 20 23. This
is at 2940 to 46, North Leavitt Street. This is a m 1-2
limited manufacturing business park district to see 2-2
motor vehicle-related commercial District mr. Camilla good
morning, mr. Chairman or good afternoon and members the
committee. My name is suban kammula. I'm going to turn you
with the law firm in Sequel and Moses. I'm appearing here
on behalf of the applicant. Cruising canines, think that
the applicant is Seeking a zoning change from an M12
District to ac21.
The applicant currently operates.
The applicant currently operates a duly licensed doggie
daycare business where I happen to send my dog Toby. And we
met with the alderman early on, in this project, Alderman
waguespack convened. A community meeting there was
overwhelming support for the project, all the men
waguespack Sophos has sent a letter of support to the
committee, OneNote, when we file the application.
Originally we filed for a c220, any change Alderman
waguespack Sophos asked us to amend E21, a substitute
project narrative and a substitute ordinance has been
tendered to the committee. Thank you. Happy to answer any
questions and we request your favorable recommendation.
as a
As I know.
As I noted by mr. Kamulah. We do have a substitute and a
substitute narrative in plans. So vice-chair Lawson moves
to accept the substitute by the same row called that was
used to determine Orem, are there any objections?
Gary.
Earring on the substitute is before us and vice-chair
Lawson, also moves to accept the substitute narrative and
plans for the type one application by the same role called
that was used to determine a quorum. Are there any
objections hearing none? The Substitute never been plans
are accepted, so do we have any questions or comments?
Automobile.
Alderman Villegas the applicant chocolate bit more about
some of the other businesses, the expansion of businesses
that you going to do with the dog doggie daycare, I got
excited. That's our cruising K9000 visiting something
different. So could you explain a little bit? So, I'll
answer that question, but I just wanted to let you know
that the business is their existing and the purpose of the
zoning change, will allow for outdoor activities and so
there are essentially three lots on the property to the
lots of single story buildings, where indoor activities,
take place. And then the last lot, which is on the North
End of the project is bacon and so, they'll be a fool and,
you know, track in that sort of thing. Thank you.
All.
Alderman of Sparta.
Oprah.
Appreciate what we're discussing right here. I'm just
noting that we're
We close to rest until uses only going to control the
volume, on drums, of autumn volume of dog, activity in the
area in a consideration for, Go locations in my voice. So,
the business operates Alderman from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and
the dogs are taken out in groups to my client's business at
most as maybe 20 to 25 dogs on a daily basis and they kind
of go out and shifts. I sort of I hate to make the
comparison but sort of like preschoolers you know, going
out to the playground. You don't get off until today that
we don't go out at all at the same time and staff is always
supervising the dogs and at any given time for any
particular
Having their prom.
Being there probably.
Being there probably about three to four staffers out there
with the dogs. So they're not just out there. Running amok.
Thank you. Thank you, sir. Have a questions or comments?
Remembers.
All right, so, hearing none. Do I hear a motion do pass by
the same row called that was used to determine Quorum
Alderman? Viega moves, you pass, are there any objections
hearing none? The item is past as substituted and revised.
Thank you so much. Thank you.
Oak.
Okay, we are on page 17 number to 2191 in the 37th Ward.
The ordinance was referred 52423. This is at 5518 West,
Ohio Street. And this is an RS3 residential, single unit
detached house district, 2 are in 4.5, residential
multi-unit, district, and do we have a Christine Beacham
here?
Miss Christine or mrs. Christine Beacham.
Okay, so we do not have the applicant owner here to
testify, so we will hold that item in hopes that they'll be
here by the end of the meeting.
Okay, so moving on to the second item on page, Seventeen
number to 21641 in the 40th. Ward ordinance, referred for
1923 this is at 2306 to 12 West Ainslie Street and this is
an RS3 residential, single unit detached house district to
rm5 residential multi-unit District, we have attorney
Thomas, S more here on behalf of C, K&G Realty Group, LLC.
Thank you, mr. Chairman, and members of the committee, my
name is Thomas us. More for the record and with me today is
Scott Sheeler, who is the developer, in this case, this is
Saint Matthias Church, or was for a hundred years or so.
And the Archdiocese has closed the church. And this, this
particular property. The first one here is the former
rectory, which is a beautiful building and mr. Schiller's
LLC.
Wants to.
Wants to repurpose it as a 12-unit apartment building and
there will be three affordable units in it. And he went
through a very extensive interactive process in the 40th,
Ward and made it changes to accommodate the neighborhood's,
comments, and has the alderman support and we request your
support as well. The reason we went to an rm5, the existing
parking is, is limited and it is a Transit area. It's right
near Western Avenue bus. And this will allow us to have a
to seek a mystery of adjustment to adjust the parking.
With you.
With your way there for ask your support as well.
And I was remiss not to mention that this second and third
item on page Seventeen are linked together so we're hearing
them both at once. So that again that was number to 21641
at 2306 to 12 West Ainslie Street. And number 22165 at 4900
to 4910 North Oakley Avenue and that is an R3 residential.
Single-unit detached house. District 2 are in 4.5
residential multi-unit District, so then may I ask my
introduction show. That's right. The, the property to the
east of the church, Headroom, not only to repurpose and
save the existing, very nice, rectory building and make it
into 12 units, but it was also sufficient property to the
east of that to build five townhouses. And as I said there
was a
Extensive.
Expensive communities.
Extensive Community process. Where originally there were
many more units on the second property proposed and the
community supported the five a townhouse says along with
the renovation of the existing 12 units in the existing
rectory. And again, we have
What's the commission?
What's the commute support? The album is Sport. Way to
request your support as well. And we have heard from
Alderman Vasquez who also informed us of his support. So,
are there any questions on to 2164 Dash 21 and 22 165?
Aldi.
Alderwoman Dowell. Yes, I just wanted to find out the with
12 units a year and five and the other one says, yes. So
they, they saw them as one. I mean, not in other words,
they wanted
What?
Let him pass on. So is 17 units, altogether. And so it's
actually 3.4 units is the 20%. So he has any still
discussing it with a r o d, traitors there, whether he
would buy out the point for, or how exactly he would handle
that. But it be, he will meet the 20% requirement. Okay?
With some units on site. All right. Okay. Thank you. Thank
you.
Thank you. So
Thank you so much. I'll do it without any other questions or
comments on these two items from committee members.
Okay. So there being no more questions or comments, do I
hear a motion to pass by the same role call that was used
to determine Quorum for files to to 164, Dash t1n, to 2165
Alderman. Laspada moves do pass? Are there any objections
hearing, none? The ordinances are passed, thank you very
much, okay, we are moving on to page 18.
No.
Num.
Number to 2150. Envy. 47th Ward ordinance. Referred April.
19th 2023. This is at 3632 North Ashland Avenue and this is
a c 1-2 neighborhood commercial District to be 2-3
neighborhood mixed-use District, mr. More, thank you, mr.
Chairman and members of the committee, this is a
Proper.
properties.
Property that is in building court and in great need of
renovation and the applicant has a plan to also would
probably not illegal apartment in the basement. So the
play a
Plan is to make it up, it's currently a 2-unit to make it a
four-unit, to renovate the entire building to legalize the
basement apartment and to add a unit in the addict. And so
it would end up a four-unit building which we went through
a community, we went both through a local community meeting
and the 47th Ward Zach community and in both cases that
were adjustments that were requested and made and we have
the support of aldermen Martin and we request your support
as well. I've also heard from Alderman Martin Express, his
support. Are there any questions or comments?
From.
Rumpke.
From committing.
Prom committee members seeing none. Do I hear a motion to
pass by the same rule call? That was used to determine
Quorum alderwoman. Harris moves, do pass. Are there any
objections hearing none? The item is past. Okay. Number to
2149, also in the 47th Ward ordinance referred April, 19th
2023. This is at 1844 West Irving Park. Road is a b, 3-2
Community shopping district, 2B 2-3 neighborhood. Mixed-use
district is also includes a restrictive. Covenant, mr. More
yes. Thank you determine. This is a it now. Vacant
property. It was a a building that had serious problems and
now, going
Now, going through a series of community meetings and
interactions with the alderman. The applicant has
negotiated a
For.
afford a
Affordable unit on the ground floor, that would but it
doesn't qualify because there's a total of 7 units. So it
doesn't qualify for the formal program show. And he has
given 30 years at a 60% Ami in a covenant and enforceable
by the alderman or any any any really anyone interested and
the with that the alderman supports the project and we
request your support as well.
Thank.
Thank you so much and we have heard from Alderman Martin.
He is in support Altima spada. Thank you so much.
So it's a standard form that's often used by a zoning
lawyers here and it's been recorded and it's in a way to
get obligates the owner and it wouldn't will run with the
land. So if he were ever to sell the building, it will any
subsequent owner would be bound by it too.
are for,
Are Forever Wild for 30 years. Excuse me. Rent, the
property at 60% of am I basically follow the same.
You know, same requirements as the formal program but it
doesn't qualify for the formal program.
If somebody can confirm are the parties of the Covenant,
the the city, and owner, the Ottoman, and the owner, can
someone confirm the enforceability of what we're discussing
the party is the 100% owner. That's who has a right to
encumber the property. And it says, in the enforcement part
they at
Enforcement of this provision of this declaration shall be
in any proceeding at law. Equity brought by the declarant,
is successors are saying, or the city of Chicago, or the
office of the alderman, which has jurisdiction over the
properties and it goes on, but I'm basically also attorneys
fees are, would be awarded if you had to bring them an
action to enforce it.
The perfect match.
Patrick may I ask who is a chair or bite? My email, even the
Department's opinion on the enforceability of the Covenant
planning, unless the city council agrees to become a
signatory to whatever these Agreements are these private
agreements. They would not be enforceable to the degree
that they run counter to whatever is required of the
municipal code. So if there is some action that this
requires one of these parties to do that would be contrary
to what's required under the road has only District that
might exist there. For instance, then that would not be
something. The city can enforce upon those terms counter to
what the ordinance requires. If city council becomes a
party to one of these agreements.
that my
That might change the outcome of that situation, but it
also might change whatever the specifics are that go into
that decision. So I could not say, what the what what what
all the details are. I don't know what that document is,
but to the degree, it's not approved by city council, then
it would be truly a private agreement of the change itself,
but it feels like something that would Merit a further
conversation at some point outside of this chamber. But I'm
I'm finally making a motion to pass at this time but
there's nothing contrary to City lawyer this. Do you know
this is going
To be.
To be a the one apartment is going to be voluntarily but
obligated running with the land to go to the affordable.
But when there are in this case of portability requirements
that are either Beyond or separate from what is required
under Aro, this city does not have enforceability of that.
Now it being an arrow or an affordability issue. It's not
even a zoning issue, but we all the time or asked about
additional agreements, that mandate some degree of
affordability, either for projects that don't otherwise
trigger it because of the unit count or for a percentage of
Ami reduction that it exceeds, what's in the municipal
code, none of those are able to be enforced.
Through the roof.
Through the rules that we have to enforce if there's a
private agreement to that's in place, that's completely
between whichever parties. It is that sign it. And if
there's an alderman that signs it, that is no life, no
longer in their water, they're no longer in office, then I
doubt would also undercut the degree of enforceability, if
that elected officials even has the authority to sign that
on behalf of the city, but no Alleman sign. This the 100%
owner has obligated himself to whoever the
Alderman is in the area whenever for 30 years.
that's,
That's fine. I'm just saying, good absent, it being
something approved by city council. That significantly
diminish has the ability to enforce whatever the agreement
is otherwise. Correct. That's when that was just cracked.
do if you were
If you want the enforceability would be through. Private
means that the two parties involved would have to take up
on their own. If they're there, may even be an arbitration
Clause within this agreement that mandates how it gets
settled.
I thank you.
I thank you so much. It's sorry for that. No worries. So
are there any other questions or comments?
Okay, so hearing no more questions or comments by committee
members? Do I hear a motion do pass by the same role call
that was used to determine Quorum Alderman? Villegas moves
to pass? Are there any objections hearing none? The item is
past. Okay, moving on to number 22174 in the 48th. Ward
ordinance, referred for 1923 this is at 5943 to 59, North
Broadway and this is a c 1-3. Neighborhood commercial
District, 2B, 3-3 Community shopping district, mr. More
thank you, mr. Chairman this is a someone the owner keeping
a promise made a few years ago, this property was Zone to
see to allow a special wine store to move in as a tenant
At the time with.
At the time with the community meetings and father father
Alderman, Osterman a promise was made to Zone it back to
be. Once all the licenses were obtained, time went by and
that didn't happen is Alderman, Osterman near the end of
his term. He said hey what about this and the owner who
always intended to keep his word file this. But timing-wise
we ended up with the new Alderman. The new Alderman has
been apprised of this and is supporting this, keeping of
the promise to Zone it, back to be.
Okay. Are there any questions or comments from committee
members?
Are.
All right, we have heard from other women Mana. Hoppenworth
she is in support and we have a motion from Alderman
Burnett to do pass by the same row called that was used to
determine Orem, are there any objections, hearing none? The
items past, thank you very much. Thank you so much.
okay, we are
Okay, we are on page 19. This is number 22 182 in the 44th
Ward ordinance. Referred 52423 is at 3537. North Racine
Avenue. This is an arm. 4.5, residential multi-unit
District to RT for residential to Flat townhouse, in
multi-unit district. And we have attorney Warren silver,
mr. Silver thank you, mr. Chairman, members of the
committee for the record. Warren silver, a silver Law
Office PC representing Gregory Davie and his wife, Sarah
Willey Davie very quickly. This is a situation where our
clients the applicants, I purchased a condominium unit from
a developer and later discovered, when they tried to get a
building permit for some further improvements that the
developer had built, the property slightly larger than was
permitted in the zoning district. And
as a consequence of the property was rezoned in a January
of 22, in order to render the property conforming and to
allow them to get the permit for their contemplated further
improvements. I was reason to are in 4.5 at that time and
they committed to Alderman's honey that they would
Zone a back to the pre-existing rt4 after everything was
done. And that's what we're here for today. I work very
closely with all them and Tiny's office and in particular
with Alderman Lawson in his capacity, as chief of staff,
for Alderman, tiny, and in his new capacity, as Alderman of
the 44th Ward himself. We're grateful for his support
throughout the process. And we asked the committee for a
favorable to termination. Thank you so much. Are there any
questions or comments? Okay, so if there's no questions or
comments by committee members, do I hear a motion to pass
by the same profile that was used to determine a quorum by
sure? Lawson moves do pass. Are there any objections
earring none? The item is very much.
Okay, so
neck.
next stop, we have attorney, Liz Butler Taft. This is
number to 2043 T1 in the second. Ward ordinance for
412-1422. This is at 10:30 to 1050, Westmont Avenue / 1604
to 1624 North Kingsbury Street. And this is a business plan
development number. 884 to see 1-5 neighborhood commercial
District, Esquire Butler tact, good afternoon mr. Chairman
and members of the committee, my name is Liz Butler. I'm a
partner at the law firm of Taft, stettinius & Hollister
were located at 111 East Wacker Drive in Chicago.
I represent.
I represent a.
I represent the applicant in this matter LS CD of Linkin
Park LLC and I'm joined today by Brian. Sheehan who is the
senior vice president of LLC development here on behalf of
the African. African is requesting a rezoning of the
subject property generally located at 1030 West North
Avenue from the business plan development number 844 to the
C15 neighborhood commercial District, we are proposing to
Sunset the PD. The subject property consists of an existing
4-story, building that currently operates as a self storage
facility. The applicant acquired the building in 2012, at
that time, there was a an off-premises wall sign located at
the building which has since been removed. The change
request will allow the off-premises wall sign to be
re-established. No other improvements are physical changes
to the property are proposed. So as a matter of
Policy. And as a matter of walk-off promises signs are not
allowed within planned developments, this planned
development is is fully built build out. We're proposing
this as a type 1 zoning change. So no new improvements
would be permitted. This would simply allow the
re-establishment of the off-premises, wall sign.
The chain.
the change request to the,
The change request to the C15 is because the C15 is the
zoning classification. That immediately preceded the
establishment of the planned development. So we're
proposing to Sunset to the zoning classification that
preceded, the PD
Thank you so much. Are there any questions or comments on
this item? If I could, we discuss the matter with Alderman,
Hopkins and provided a letter of support to the committee
in advance of the hearing.
Thank.
Thank you so much.
All.
Alter.
Alderman Hopkins.
Just want to see.
Just want to see if maybe you want to say something
virtually. Okay, are there any other questions or comments?
So, do I hear a motion to pass by the same role call that
was used to determine Quorum alderwoman? Puentes moves do
pass, out of any objections. Hearing none, the item passed.
Thank you. Okay, so now we are going back to attorney Steve
freedland. And we're going to hear both the item on page,
19. And then after that, we're going to go back to the item
in the Third Ward on page two. And we'll have separate
motions for that. But just want to make sure we're clear on
that.
Wonder.
Wonderful. And so,
Wonderful. And so the presentations that I made passed out,
or going to be for the item in the Third Ward on page two.
But first, we're going to hear the item on page 19. Do this
is number to 2070 in the 16th ward ordinance. Referred at
January 18th 2023. This is at 6206, South Racine Avenue and
this is an RS3 residential, single unit detached house,
district to be 2-2 neighborhood, mixed-use district. And
then to a planned development, this was before the Chicago
plan commission. So we do have to incorporate some
Read.
Record.
Records item was heard and passed by the Chicago playing
commission, can I have a motion to incorporate all records
and findings from that hearing by the same role call that
was used to determine Quorum Alderman Conway? So moves are
there any objections? Hearing none? The records are
Incorporated, mr. Friedland, thank you, mr. Chairman again,
Steve freedland with the law, firm of Applegate, Thompson
beer on behalf of the project team for this plan
development. The go green team is made up of a number of
not-for-profit organizations, including the inner-city
Muslim Action Network, the resident Association of Greater
Englewood, teamwork Englewood, and Easy Wood, and also
their development partner. The Gorman,
I'm a.
I might have with me call rapper, who is with our architect
in The Architects, as you indicated. This was before, the
plan commission, this is the site of the old wood school
which closed somewhere around 2013. And since that time,
this community-based group of organizations has been
working to try to redevelop, that's cool. And that's what's
before you today. The materials that Nicole is handing out.
There actually is also a set of materials for the
regenerator project as well. So it which is what this is
called. Soak the there. There there are some a drawings
there for the members to look at. This school is currently
a three-story school and the proposal is to put One More
Story on the school. So it'll be a four-story development.
It will have 48, affordable, housing units, 100% of them
will be affordable.
On the phone.
On the first.
On the first floor, there will be a federally qualified
Health Center. I'm so this is a really wonderful
Redevelopment. That is taking a long time or all of these
Community actors to redevelop Alderman. Coleman sees me a
provider for supported the plan commission, I believe that
the committee has a copy of that as well. And with that, we
would take any questions you might have. And yes, we do
have other women Coleman's letter on file.
Support.
Support with any questions or comments.
Okay, so hearing on, do I hear a motion to pass by the same
role call that was used to determine a quorum other. Women
doubt moves do pass, are there any objections hearing none?
The item is past as revised. So we are going back to page
two, and this is number to 1125 in the Third Ward. This is
Ordnance referred 92122. The common address is 45279 East
18th Street. 1801 to 1809 South Wabash, 1800 to 1806, South
Michigan Avenue. And this is a dx5e downtown mixed-use
district, and Dr. Three downtown residential district to a
Dr. I downtown residential district, then to a residential
plan development, and the copies that you have received are
related to this project mr. Freeland. Thank you very much.
We freed them.
Deep breathing, with Applegate bar, Thompson, on behalf of
Mercy, Housing. I really do want to apologize to the
committee members specially to Nicole for me getting those
materials to her light switch. I know has ruined her day
but hopefully you have them before you right now and
Alderman doll. I'm glad that she asked us to prevent them
because what this is is a
Read.
We developed.
Redevelopment of an existing SRO building, which is at
Wabash, and 18th Street. And the way that Mercy is able to
do this is they're going to rehabilitate that building on
existing six-story building with 100 units of affordable
housing, all all affordable on. Those will be efficiency,
units. And then, they're also going to build on an adjacent
currently. It's a parking lot with new 50-unit, five-story,
building at Michigan, and 18, both of those buildings,
which there are three drawings are three examples that were
presented to all of you and you'll see both buildings next
to each other in those exhibits. What this will do is
create
One.
100.
150 units of affordable housing in the downtown area which
you? No Mercy. Housing, I think I said earlier but I'll say
it again. It is a not-for-profit developer of affordable
housing is one of the nation's largest affordable housing,
developers and this really will solidify some affordable
housing in this location for a very long time in the next
30 to 40 years. I do want to say it again just for the
record because we're going up here again that I have Todd
Walcott, from Mercy Housing, and Yvonne harleston from our
architects in The Architects year and we would certainly be
willing to take any questions from the committee.
They?
Thank you so much. Do we have questions or comments from
committee members? I do. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so
much for a reporting back on this. I just wanted to clarify
because we have seen in Mercy Housing is going through some
receivership or remind me if I am speaking about a
different Corporation.
Yeah.
Yeah, I I believe, I believe you're okay. Just wanted to
make sure there was no commingling that's all. I want it.
Thank you.
Thank.
Thank you so much. I'll Damon laspada.
Number Ray.
Number 8.
Where we had that 2021 Department of Housing funding
announcement.
I thought.
I thought so the really beautiful project I was, I was glad
to hear about it then and I'm so glad that we're doing the
zoning Amendment for it. Now, that's really, really
exciting work. Thank you.
all the
Other Woman down.
Bedford.
Best Buy.
Thank you, mr. Chairman, and thank you for mr. Free linen
for being flexible. To be able to present this this
afternoon. I thought it was important that we do a
presentation because, you know, we're always looking at how
to increase the supply of affordable housing in our city.
And this is an important project that does. So in the midst
of a community where there's been tremendous growth in the
South Loop, just want to give people contacts immediately
across the street. I'm on Wabash is a market-rate
development? That would be coming up and these units sit in
the middle of
You.
you know, is I
You know, his I mentioned a very vibrant and diverse
community and really asking for your support as we move
forward on the zoning matter. Thank you mr. Chairman
Thank.
Thank you. And this seems like a great project. So kudos to
the older woman and everyone involved there. Any other
questions or comments from committee members? All right, so
do I hear a motion to pass by the same roll call? That was
used to determine a quorum alderwoman, Dow moves, you pass.
Are there any objections?
Alright, hearing none but item is past. Thank you very
much.
Yeah.
yes, all the women don't
We all.
we also acknowledge Anthony Atkins Deli. Who is the
architect on this project. He did a phenomenal job and even
though these pictures don't really show the quality of the
work and I just wanted to do that since you came down. I
wanted to take the time to acknowledge that today. Thank
you.
Thank.
Thank you so much. So we are coming up to the last page of
the agenda but before we do, I just want to see is
Christy.
Christine.
Christine Beacham here.
this is,
This was for the item on page 17. So we're going to do the
last items on page 20, and if you are not here, then we're
going to defer your item Miss Beacham. Okay. All right. So,
on to page, 20 number 22, 104
And number to 2103. We're going to hear these two items
together. I will read them into the record, the attorney ad
cost is going to make one presentation, and we will take a
motion for each after its conclusion. So this is number 22,
104 in the 34th Ward ordinance Hereford, March 15th 2023,
the common address is 320 North Jefferson, 650, West
Wayman, 740 West, Fulton market and 331 North Halsted. And
this is planned development. Number 643, as amended to plan
development number 643 as amended and then we're also
hearing this with number 22103 in the 27th. Ward, this is
Ordnance. This ordinance was referred on March 15th 2023.
The common address is 357 to 359. North Greene Street and
this is an M, 2-3 Light Industry, district and DX dash 7,
downtown mixed-use district to DX7 downtown mixed-use
district then to a plan development. So, as a matter of
house,
Both of these items were heard and passed by the Chicago
plan commission and at this time by chairman Lawson motions
to incorporate the record of files number 22104 and 22103
by the same role call that was used to determine a quorum.
Are there any objections earring on the records are
Incorporated? Mr. Cost, you may proceed. Thank you, mr.
Chairman afternoon, mr. Chairman and members of the record,
my name is Atticus an attorney with the Taft law firm
located at 111 East Wacker in Chicago. I'm as you noted,
both items should be her together because they are part of
the same project with respect to the item. Number 22104
plan development 643. This was an old plan development that
contains five sub-areas a through e the applicant. In this
case I need 357. North Green LLC is the owner of Siberia e
which is actually located in the 27th. Ward
and that's
And that is a parcel that's being combined with the other
27th, Ward development to the next matters, but the parcel
being removed to adjust the boundaries between the 27th
Ward, the remaining. Sorry is a through D are located east
of Austin Street and are needing the 34th Ward but there is
no change taking place to those. Other than Shifting, the
boundary line of plan development 643 from west of Austin
Street to East of Austin streets to encapsulate.
Set.
Southern.
Sudbury is a through d as opposed to sub area it again. So
very evil be removed. Any questions with respect to that
Old.
Alderman, Burnett's, or Alderman Conway? Would you like to
speak on the siding?
I'm half.
I'm happy to speak. I certainly support this change know,
it's really for the developments in the 27th. Ward and this
will, they would have to come back to amend the PD, develop
the rest of the parts. To my words, I certainly support
this
Yeah, thank you very much, mr. Chairman and thank you all
the men, you know, they used to be my ward, you inherited,
some good stuff, you know, just just as a history lesson.
740 West, Fulton Street was my first affordable housing,
mixed-use development has 10% of 44 housing in that
building and of course it was done when there was no Aro.
So this is over over 20-something years ago. I was in
Courage and affordable housing in this area, so they got
10% of portable in that building quiet as it's kept that
affect the funny thing is, I had a community meeting and
people are complaining and for people's then I was like
this is an affordable affordable housing built
Go to that. It was a white lady, a white guy and Latino lady
in a black guy. Both of the white people say. Yeah, I got
no portable unit. The Latino person in the African-American
purse like in the portable unit, I didn't get one so
interested in building and I'm very proud of it. You never
would know the affordable housing was in that building.
That was over 20, something years ago. But anyway,
This.
this is a
This is a very nice development, they went through all the
community organizations West Central Association in the
neighbors of the West Loop. We had a community meeting. I
wanted things that we did try to encourage this isn't a
residential building. This is actually a office building
day. If you can turn the / to the to the open space,
Who has the?
Who has the Russia had a thing to turn to slide.
Carlos lastra. The open space. The open space.
Okay, well, they have a beautiful best of you where you can
walk through the building open space. That's open for the
for the public is very nice and beautiful. It's another
addition to the Fulton Market also. One of the things that
we encourage with this development, as we do with some of
the other developments in the area because
We have a rubber.
We have a robust community over here at this time, there's
a lot of traffic. We ask that they allow for some of that
parking to go to a public parking. So we asked that. Also
one of the things that we asked mr. Chairman is that this
developer and and in this building, consider working with
the unions and in terms of doorman and stuff like that in
regards to their development, we encourage them to sit down
and work that out. We can't make him do anything, but we
encouraged him to do that and they, they concurred that
they will. So, what that message Jen, when we asked for the
committee support my community supported. We supported, we
ask for the committee support first. I was remiss in. Not
introducing mr. Paul. The director of development for the
applicant and second of all, I thought, when you come back
to this, cuz I neglected to give you the basic facts of
this building,
I made.
I may do that very briefly this. Parcel, there's two
Parcels here again, so. He was transferred over. Both
Parcels are currently vacant. The site is about 60,000
square feet. This will be a 30-story office tower with
ground for commercial and office above it and there is over
7,000 square feet of open space. At the plaza level on
which will be open to the public and open during Park
District hours 6 a.m. to 11.
PA.
P.f.
P.m. there will be is Alderman Burnett. Mentioned about 300
parking spaces, by the parking will, of course, be reserved
for the tenants of the building on first come first, they
say there's an opportunity to provide some public parking
in the area, which many neighbors have suggested to the
applicant to provide because it's just getting very tight
over there. And again, this will be going from M23 on the
North Parcel PD 643 and the South to adx-7 and then to a
business plan development and we are taking advantage of
the FAA. Our bonus payment, which will contribute just over
six, 22 million dollars to the city's bond with that. We're
happy to answer any questions.
Are.
Are there any?
Are there any other questions or comments from committee
members on these two items? All remember, not how much
money is going to the neighborhood. I'm just over 6.2
million dollars, Southwest.
Thank you.
Thank you so much, and I just want to Echo Alderman,
Burnett's, sentiments, thank you for agreeing to sit down
with SEIU, Local 1. I was at the plan commission meeting I
when we bought it to advance this, and I certainly hope
that you keep that commitment to sit down with the union
and speaking with them. So if there are no more questions
or comments on this item,
Thank you, mr. Cuz if there, no more questions by committee
members, do I hear a motion to pass by the same role call
that was used to determine a quorum for files to 2104 and
22103 Alderman. Burnett's moves you pass any objections,
hearing none. The ordinances are pass as revised. Thank you
sir, thank you. Okay. So before we hear the oh well, we'll
just stick with Mr. Costs in the 28th Ward. So this is the
last item on page 20, right? After that we will go to
Christine mecham and then we will motion to defer. Some
items were no one was here to testify. So I'm page. 20
number to chew old 33 in the 28th. Ward ordinance for
412-1422. This is 441, North Kilbourn Avenue, / 4239 West,
Ferdinand Street. This is a plan manufacturing disc.
Number nine.
Number nine to a plan development. We have to incorporate
some records here. So this item was hurting passed by the
Chicago playing commission and I have a motion to
incorporate all records and buy things from that hearing by
the same role call that was used to determine a quorum
Alderman. Lawson. So moves are there any objections
earring? None the records are Incorporated circus. Thank
you, mr. Chairman again, for the record, my name is Ed Kass
attorney with the tax law. Firm located at 111 East Wacker
Drive in Chicago and pleased to be here. This afternoon
I'll be half of capital Realty LLC which is the applicant
for the project joining me this afternoon as mr. Albert
Orlando, with the applicants team. This property consists
of about 13 1/2 acres. There's currently an existing
Warehouse on site in about two hundred and ninety thousand
square feet. This proposed zoning change would allow in
addition to that warehouse in about 80
1000 square.
thousand square feet. And again, we are rezoning the
property from PMD 9 to the industrial planned development
of the site is currently operated by Chicago beverage
systems and they've been there since about 1983 Chicago,
beverage systems, as an affiliate of Reyes. Beverage
systems, which fun fact is the largest beer distributor in
the United States, they distribute about 278 million cases
of beer throughout the United States annually. So there's a
lot of them here, distribution.
Turn.
Current operation, has about 300 current employees that
work at staggered times. The new edition would allow for 20
new employees to be added, and it should be about a $20
million-dollar addition in terms of cost to the property
with that mister Sherman, we would answer your answer, any
questions, and requests your favorable approval. The
committee has heard from Alderman, Ervin, who has expressed
his support? Are there any questions or comments on this
item?
All.
All right, if there are no questions or comments, do I hear
a motion to pass by the same row? Call? That was used to
determine a quorum Alderman, Burnett's move to pass by
there. Any objections hearing none. The item is past as
revised. Thank you so much. So now we are going back to
page 17. We have Miss Christine Beacham. Here she is the
owner and applicant representing herself or number to 2191
in the 37th. Ward ornaments referred 52423. This is an RS3
residential, single unit attached house district 2 in are
in 4.5 residential multi-unit District. This is Beacham or
Miss be. So we have a property at 5518, West Ohio. So we
would like to have the opportunity to change the Zoning for
my rs32 r m 4.5, where we will build a 4-story for dwelling
unit.
The measuring.
The measuring for the residential be approximately 40, 40 x,
48 with three, pay on-site, parking spot parking lot in the
back, thank you. And we have heard from older woman was in
support of this item. Are there any questions or comments
from committee members?
All right, there being no questions or comments. Do I hear
a motion to pass by the same row called that was used to
determine Quorum alderwoman, Fuentes moves, do past, are
there any objections hearing none? The item is past, and
thank you so much. Less will be going back to page one. We
did not hear. No one was here from Alderman Curtis's.
Office will be holding these three items. This is number
aa826 at 30245 to 3321 West Columbus. Avenue number 88827
at 3323 to 3745 West Columbus Avenue. And this is number
aa828 at 8658, South Pulaski Road and 3841 to 3987 West
Columbus Avenue. So, are there any
Since.
Shins from committee members. If there are no questions by
Charles Austin makes a motion to defer the previously, read
items by the same role call that was used to determine
Quorum. Are there any objections? Hearing none? The items
are deferred. So that brings us to the end of our business.
I just want to know that we are all caught up with
introductions from April and May so this was double the
items that we would normally here. So and we are just under
three hours. So hopefully the next meeting will only be an
hour and a half. I want to thank you all so much. And just
as a reminder, the budget committee will be meeting here at
2 p.m. So if there are no more further items is there a
motion to adjourn and I'm proud to move, adjournment of
your persona getting. All right, we have multiple motion
sojourn from Hopkins Lawson and went all in favor.
Apple.
Opposed to this meeting is adjourned.