Hi, good morning. My name is Carlos Ramirez. Rosa. It is
10:07 a.m. on Saturday September, 12th, 2023. And this
meeting of the
Are.
It is 10:07 a.m. on Wednesday, September, 12th 2023. And
this meeting of the Chicago City council's on Tuesday,
September 12th. 2023 meeting of the Chicago city, council
committee, and Zoning landmarks and building standards is
called to order. 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, or no. When the storm
broke all is used as a reference vote for later. Items.
Vice-chair Lawson.
all the
Alderman laspada.
All.
Alderman Hopkins.
all the
Alderwoman Dhawan.
Alderman, Hall Alderman, Harris Alderman, Bill, alderwoman,
Ramirez Alderman, more
All.
Alderman Mosley.
All.
Alderman, 60 Lopez Fuentes.
Alderman Burnett.
They?
Thank you Alderman. Hopkins, alderwoman Cruz.
All.
Alderman, Conway Alderman Villegas Alderman, Reilly
all the
Alderman Knutson.
All.
Alderwoman clay.
All right.
Alright, thank you committee members. We have a quorum. We
will now move on to the approval of the rule. 45 reports
containing the minutes of the July hearing of the
committee, and Zoning landmark and building standards. All
members of this committee should have received an
electronic copy of this report. And if hearing no
objections, do I have Emotion by the same role called that
was. Used to determine a quorum to approve the minutes.
All.
alderwoman Harris makes the motion, are there any
objections hearing none, the report has been approved,
Movie.
Moving on, we will knock you the items to be deferred. I
will read the page, number the file, number the address,
and then take emotion for all at the end. Middle of H3 file
number to 223 1st one for the address, calmly known as 3327
to 3335 North Lincoln, page, 55 aisle, number to 2239 Dash
21 for the address, Lee known at 6:01 to 611, South
California, Avenue on page, ten phone number to 2225 for
the address calmly known as 1842. 1866 North Marcy Avenue,
staying on page, ten final number 22 to 27 for the address,
known as 2120 West Webster. All the page 11 including phone
number to 2229 for the address, known as 700 West Chicago
phone number. 2222 6 for the address commonly known as 14,
tens to 1486 North, Larrabee Street 60126, 31 West,
Blackhawk Street, and 1401 to 1471, North Clybourn Avenue,
and lastly file number to 2235 for the address.
Tell me.
Family.
Family known as 4355 West 31st Street, if no questions by
committee members, vice-chair lost in. Make the motion to
defer the previously, listed items by the same roll call,
that was used to determine a quorum. Are there any
objections, earring abductions? The items have been
deferred.
I bet.
At this time, we will be getting the public comment period.
The public comment period, will be limited to 30 minutes
out of respect for everyone's Time. Each speaker is limited
to three minutes. We have for public speaker, sign up for
today's hearing and we will hear from them now. And first
stop, we have Mr. George Blakemore.
It will.
Good morning to the citizen of city of Chicago.
I'm not new here.
but,
But the game remained the same zoning.
where you can bill in that bill where you can open a
business and not open up this, but if something,
Egregious that happened in the zoning.
Bored. And he's joining committee, it's paid to play.
What?
What pay to play if you have a irregular lot and is not
gone or certain type of business of building on it, you can
still be alone that lie, whatever you want when you want.
If you have money,
Fast a big issue, pay-to-play.
And it's something wrong here, but let me make it a
suggestion.
We?
With your Zone.
Just don't only look at a letter from Altima wowo.
See if the community has been involved. When they meet
televised it, he'll have it. Televised how many community
members voted for the Asylum? How many of them was against
this type? When did this leading take place? And, you know,
these only lawyer or a part of this can you too? If you
have these prestigious golden lawyer and you pay them, you
can get what you want when you want and how you want.
Do.
This is why I'm very very important to help citizen
participation if one party.
When?
We need multiple. Y'all need to be, we need the Democrats.
We need the Republican. We need several party. Because
what's going on here with this one party,
Dim.
Democratic machine is corrupt, Fraud and Abuse and that's
why we need citizen like Mr. Blakemore to show up or call
out, but you don't, listen, whatever is down here to be
Zone, will be gone.
They have had previous meeting.
Hey.
Have you ever heard of anything they called and made? It is
not politically correct that. I'm going to say that 69.
Oh, he said that. Yeah, I think I do now.
They?
Thank you so much, mr. Blakemore, next up we have Michael
mental who is from the Chicago Cook County Building Trades
and he's here to speak in favor of Fifth, Third Arena.
Good.
Good morning, members of the committee, ladies gentlemen. My
name is Michael mental and the secretary-treasurer to
Chicago, Cook County, Building Trades Council. And I'm
here, they speaking in support of the Chicago Blackhawks.
Fifth Third Arena expansion in 2017. When Fifth Third, it
rain open the create over 250 construction jobs. The
expansion is expected to create 260 Union, construction
jobs and 50 permanent jobs. Like 2017, this project will
include local hiring initiative, Outreach and training
programs.
This.
The 65 million dollar expansion is a privately funded
investment in the community. The expansion will be on land.
That is now a weight that is not bacon, just west of the
current building at a time when Chicago and other big
cities are still recovering from the pandemic, this project
will be an economic development boost for the west side.
And for Chicago, we are proud to work with the Chicago
Blackhawks and look forward to putting more Chicagoans work
through this project. Thank you.
Thank.
Thank you so much. Next, we have Zachary Brown
Who's?
Who's here to speak in favor of 3327, North Lincoln
development replaced Ingles bakery at 332 North 7, North
Lincoln Avenue and I are strongly in favor of this
development. We think it would be great for the
neighborhood were first-time homeowners. We just bought a
house in June. We just moved in the neighborhood were on
the 1700 block of West Henderson by grossepark. So
I mean, we
I mean Berliner.
I mean, we're literally like, less than two blocks from
where dinkel's bakery bakery was. It's probably like a, a
three-minute walk door-to-door and
I want.
I want to we're really excited to be first time home owners
were renting. Before this, we had this planned, we want to
get a house and then a puppy and a baby. So we got the
house working the dog next week. Maybe the baby in in the
next year or two. We'll see what's up when we were thinking
about, you know, buying a house and moved out to the
suburbs or one of the reasons we wanted to be in the city,
is we wanted to be somewhere with life and energy and
people somewhere that was had driving businesses and stores
and restaurants. And so, I think this development could be
really great for the neighborhood. You know, I don't want
to live somewhere where there's all these old buildings
everywhere, you know, I like new stuff, I like new
construction. I think I think that's, that's how a city
stays alive and stays energized. And I believe from what
I've read, there's also going to be at least nine fordable
units in the building, which I think it's great. I want
this neighborhood to be welcoming to, to all sorts of
people cuz it's a great neighborhood and you know,
hopefully we can be welcoming and I'm excited to get to
meet any new neighbors who might move into that place.
Thank you. Thank you so much. I next we have Charles
Anderson who is here to speak in favor of the Fifth Third
Arena.
Talk.
So, good morning everyone. I my name is Charles and his
family proud principal of Michelle Clarke for those that
don't know, it's right off of 290 and Laramie and I'm here
to stay and for this because of the work that we've done
with Fifth, Third Arena, and Michelle Clarke and the
Blackheart I wanted things that would tell you as a growing
up student on the West Side they're always felt like that
with boundaries for us. So that was times I remember as a
kid we just didn't go on one side of Western because we
never knew we weren't supposed to basically and as a
principal, I wanted my kids to be exposed to every
opportunity there is in Chicago. And so when we got a
chance to collaborate with the Blackhawks, it was an
amazing time. We'll be done back to school events. We've
had kids, go and learn to ice skate, but one of the
proudest moments for me is that we've also had kids learn
about jobs that are part of hockey.
and,
And so many times they think that they don't have those
opportunities and so the expansion that this will do for my
students and not just my students but the west side as a
whole to continue opening up for other schools as well. I
think it's phenomenal. I think it's a, it's a great move
and I wanted to stand as a principal who I seen great
things happen, they've been very collaborative. That's why
we've worked with Joe Fresh. Goods opening stores inside
the school.
You guys.
you guys know I
You guys not until you know that we've been doing some work
and this work is not something that you can do by yourself.
This is work that you have to do with Partners to help. You
become better not for yourself, but for your community and
your students. And so today, I wanted to stand and say I
support this expansion because I know what it can do for
our students. Especially I'm speaking from the west side, I
didn't grew up on the south side so I can't speak for all
of them. But I'm excited about that the Avenues that it
opens for our students to be able to move Beyond just
barriers invisible barrier that stopped them from being a
successful if they want to be but thank you very much.
Thank.
Thank you.
Thank you so much that. Now, I complete public comment. I'd
like to know that Alderman bill has joined us as has
Alderman laspada. And we're also joined by former
alderwoman Helen Schiller of the 46th Ward by hollyn. All
right, we will start off today with the addendum to the
agenda. The first item is mayoral introduction. Document
number ordinance, 2023 Dash 0, 0 0 2910, the amendment of
Municipal Code chapters 1372, 17-10 17-13 and 17-17
regarding electric vehicle, Supply equipment. The item has
a substitute, all members of the committee should have
received the copy of the substitute, as well as a summary
electronically. At this time, I would ask for a motion to
accept the substitute by the same role called that was used
to determine quorum.
I'll
Alderman. Be
Alderman Villegas motion 6 up, the substitute, are there
any objections hearing none? The Substitute is before us,
we have commissioner mapa de of the building of buildings
apartment here to give us a presentation on this ordinance.
Commissioner
Herman.
Herman, ramir Rosen members of the committee and Zoning
landmarks in building standards. My name is Matt Brody and
I'm the commissioner of Department of buildings and great
be back here. In person testifying with me today, is
managing, commissioner, Deputy Commissioner Grant alric and
also joining us is Deputy Chief sustainability, officer,
Jared policicchio
I'm here today to ask for your favor of consideration for
Mary Johnson and ottoman Martin's ordinance, enhancing the
city's electrical vehicle or Evie Readiness ordinance. I
believe you received the copy this substitute and the
summary of the sections as you were called to city council
passed, an Eevee Readiness ordinance, in April of 2020,
that required all new construction of residential buildings
with five or more units, and on-site parking and Commercial
properties with 30 or more parking spaces to have at least
20% of any Supply parking spaces electrical vehicle. Supply
equipment. Ready? I'm doesn't mean it's that it's in there.
I just met just got to be ready for work or when it comes,
additionally. All applicable properties. Properties had to
have at least one evsc ready space for people with
disabilities.
Is.
it's
In June 2023, the state of necta public law, 10, 300 53,
Whitsett Statewide requirements, for Eevee, Readiness for
new and renovated residential buildings. The proposed
ordinance will ensure that, that a seamless are that the
stage requirements seamlessly combined with our existing
City Evie readiness?
provide, if
Provide a few highlights of the Amendments. First proposed
ordinance will apply to new.
Stay.
State requirements to building permits applicable, at Epic
at her application submitted on or after November 1st 2023,
we want to give folks time to to be able to put this into
their at their plans and their financing. So we lost a lot
more efficient and face compliance for Chicago home owners
and Property Owners. S proposed ordinance, integrates the
new state requirements into the existing City Section
already, requiring TB Readiness and certain Chicago
buildings. City, requirements are more stringent in terms
of the level of EV charging ready as required. They do not
currently apply to all residential buildings, the new state
requirements, apply to all single family homes and
multi-family residence, but only require the base level of
EV charging and that's for new construction or major
renovation. So,
You know.
You. And I don't.
You, and I don't have.
You and I don't have to convert our homes right now to be be
ready. We have obviously had that opportunity but it's not
required under state law. Where should you live currently
both or buildings that qualify as affordable housing under
State statutes to document eligibility of the affordable
housing specific standards, through the zoning,
administrative adjustment process to streamline the
permitting. The number of discrete administrative
adjustments that can be approved for project without having
to go before the zoning board of appeals. For the GBA is
being increased from 2 to 4,
Fort Dessau.
Port to substitute Amendment. Clarifies the technical
language used to describe an energy management systems a
type of equipment that balances distribution of power to
several Eevee Chargers along for more efficient, electrical
design and clarifies language to certain definition of
related to V's in the city's zoning ordinance.
What's?
With the proposed ordinance, we will both ensure the
building owners and developers can comply with understand
and comply with understandable and organized requirements.
At the same time, continue to advance of the availability
of EV charging infrastructure to Chicago residents, this is
essential part of Mayor Johnson's larger effort to combat
climate change. Thank you for your time and ask for your
field consideration and I'm happy to answer any questions.
Thank you, mr. Chairman, thank you so much commission. At
this time, I'd like to recognize that we have two non
committee members with us. We have
Alderman Lopez, as well as Alderman, Matt Martin and
Alderman, Martin is a sponsor alongside the mayor of this
item, so if there are no objections like to turn the floor
over to Alderman, Martin to speak on this item as well.
Make a German and good morning colleagues. A few things
that I wanted to add to what commissioner do they shared
was? This is many of you will recall in early 2020. This
body passed a resolution declaring a crime and climate
crisis in Chicago and this was itself on the heels of
Chicago and over 50 other cities across the world pledging
to reduce carbon emissions in line with the Paris
agreement. So this is very much in line with what we've
been committing to do over the last number of years. As
commissioner of the day mentioned, we followed up that
climate declaration bypass in an ordinance introduced by
Alderman Riley. That strengthened requirements for EV
charging infrastructure in new residential and commercial
buildings. We've also seen since then that a car company,
Across the u.s. and Beyond have committed to selling only
electric powered vehicles within the next 10 to 15 years.
So I think it's incumbent upon the city to build the
infrastructure that will support those vehicles. And that
part of that infrastructure needs to be tailored to
supporting people Beyond single-family home owners who are
currently the vast majority of people who are driving a new
and used electric vehicles. And I think it's also
Working tonight.
Working to note that in addition to just keeping Pace with
where the Auto industry is going there, this is about
responding to the ongoing climate crisis, responsibly given
the fact that the transportation sector is the largest
source of greenhouse gas emissions nationally that about
28% of all missions in here in Chicago. It's just a little
bit less than that at 24%. Clean out, that in the last
term, I'd introduced a right to charge legislation that
ultimately the State beat us to the punch in passing, but
that we're still here, making some changes and
strengthening what will be complying with at the state
level. So, thank you, German, for being amenable to putting
this on the agenda. Thank you. Commissioner Grant Jared
Garcia Soto bar for your collaboration and I hope we can
have this committee's favorable Sports, thank you, thank
you, other questions, or comments from committee members?
I'll give.
Alderman of Sparta.
To secure.
Just curious number one, very supportive of the ordinance to
work that we doing here certainly is Alderman. Martin
talked about we cannot hope to address climate change in
any meaningful way unless we're moving toward electronic
ignition, where vehicles are concerned
if we've been able to do any kind of evaluation on the
success of the 2020 ordinance in terms of generating EV
Readiness, in terms of the development server being
created,
let,
let's,
that's great cuz Shelby would have any specific numbers.
But again, the requirements that went and in 2020. So all
the new buildings that have been built with five or more
units, have to have ID be writing us there. And then, of
course, is almond Martinez stated your people have been
doing this on their own as well that have electrical
vehicle. So I think my wife says our next car is going to
be electrical. So we have to upgrade my light, my sister
myself.
I hope the same.
I think.
I think I would encourage the city to think at some point
about how in what neighborhoods, new construction, and
Renovations done to be concentrated. And to think about how
do we make sure Eevee Readiness is equitably distributed
across the city. But that is a conversation for another day
of being a human,
NBA.
Columbia Gas.
Thank.
Thank you, mr. Chairman
Ice.
I support this ordinance and I'm looking forward to the
city actually, try to monetize where we can have actual EV
Chargers on the streets and allowing for the city to the
benefit from it. But we talked about climate change and
that this is going to help reduce it a little confused
because I mean, we're still producing. We're still
utilizing fossil fuels in order to create electricity. So I
think at some point we'll get to wear with utilizing wind
and solar and all these other other modes to the create
electricity. But right now, we still utilizing the majority
fossil fuels in order to create electricity. So I think
that that we were talking about this, I think that we're
taking those steps, but I think that it's, it's
Blue. Optimus
Optimistic to talk about that. We're going to be affecting
the climate change right now. I think that this is a
long-term goal. What are the steps department of building?
What are you guys doing? Are you working till I got to
figure out how to monetize the EV Chargers on public ways.
Yes.
Yes, I'll bet that's a great question is. Well, we are
working as a team so we work with Sue. We work with them.
With the zoning administrator, Patrick Murphy because what
I've seen is a lot of the folks that want to come in and
put EV Chargers.
In.
In in the community they're being treated as a gas station,
basically. As far as from from zoning perspective. So
again, that's something we need to to address because that
brings in zoning changes, special uses and everything else
associated with that. So it is a time for us to rethink the
way that we've been doing things are code, needs to be
updated. That's why we keep bringing Kona mantas to you to
this this Council and up commit commitment to updating our
colors because it's it's more than just the building code
of the zoning code. ER, or see. There's a lot of moving
Parts here that need to be changed and we are working
together to do that and we are seeing an increase in solar
panels. I just got them myself this summer, so we're
staying a combination of of item is moving away from from
fossil fuels, and Gomorrah, or sustainable energy. And of
course, with the new sustainable Oscar and her staff to
their
Yeah.
Yeah, we're all.
yeah, we're all working collaboratively to try to Define
ways to get
Be be more sustainable and have her coat be more
sustainable and more user-friendly and more affordable so
that folks can take advantage of sustainable energy. Do we
have a time frame on that? Cuz I mean New York's already
has charges out there and monetizing it. Do we have a time
frame because I mean is we're talking about Revenue just be
a perfect opportunity and I hope this is not an oblong
because of our City's doing it. We have a time frame on.
When do you think we'll get there? I do not have that
information. Do you need a, you need an ordinance to do it?
Or is this something that you think? I think there will be
some Morgan. There may be some more of those changes down
the line, especially if we're looking at Eevee charging
stations different than we are looking at gas stations and
again, trying to fit a new technology into
Do.
Do you?
things to
The existing codes. That's why we've been making some
changes on in the building code in and the other Eevee was
in the zoning code as well. And from the deputy chief
stimulus officer may be able to add some more about power
collaborating. Cuz his call Bre shop is really running the
the collaboration and then in a good way I can give you two
details on how
Iran timeline. And
On timeline and how were how were? We're we're working on on
public charging. In addition to the work that the
Commissioners talked about 44, developments and Zoning one
is receiving Federal funding. There's a lot of federal
funding in the infrastructure law for municipalities and
states to build out a charging Network. And so, we actually
submitted an application with C. In May before up to 15
million dollars in funding for public charging. I were
we're waiting to hear right now from from usdot but the
pretty hopeful we had a pretty strong application. So
that's that's one thing and then the other thing that's
going on that seat out as driving is they are well underway
now on what they're calling their Edie frame-work analysis
so they're doing a comprehensive analysis with an outside
consultant that's going to include Community engagement,
engineering analysis, a whole sort of sweet of things.
The real.
To really figure out how to get public charging in the, in
the public way, right? That is under way. Now, there's
different phases to it, but I think early next year, they
will begin to have results of bad. And I'm sure they plan
to to talk with with this committee and other committees
about about, you know, the findings and how we can actually
drive this forward. So hopefully that gives you a sense of
two things that are under web. Thank you, thank you, thank
you. Thank you so much Alderman, Conway.
My questions for commissioner but what's really opened up
to anyone that has thoughts on it? So I am I am blessed to
represent award. That has is one of the three or four top
new development Wards in the city and I'm very proud of
that in a city that is struggling with the with a
consistent housing shortage today. I also solar energy
developer before before joining city council and constantly
get questions about EV charging infrastructure and then
we're going to more of it. So my question is
Or.
New development of five or more units.
What will this require above and beyond just conforming to
the new state law requires something else beyond that?
I do.
I don't believe it and we're already new construction of
five or more units. Already has to have 20% Eevee ready,
including an accessibility be ready, space. So it's not
this is not changing anything for the for the larger 5 or
more units. They already have to comply with with the city
code, which is a little bit more stricter. When it comes to
what type of Eevee reading this, I have to be there and
help from what we see the development Community is doing
this on their own. Even if it may be under it made before
you
Mr. They know that the people moving in there are looking
for, for EV charging, stations are looking for, for solar,
they're looking for, for your greater, electric ation,
other building. So this is the industry itself is
responding to to the marketplace and in doing a lot of this
work on it sucks. But you know, Char credit to all them and
Riley's credit, Martin and other members of the chamber's.
We want to make sure that we have to actually have this as
part of our code. So, that development all across the city
benefits from this wonderful. Thank you, and I'm proud to
support this in Auburn Martin. Thanks for bringing this to
committee. Thank you so much. I would like to recognize
that alderwoman Fuentes and older. Women Crews have joined
us for the Quorum of any more questions or comments on this
matter.
Any.
Anymore, from committee members.
Are.
All right, hearing on, we will go to a non Committee Member
Alderman Lopez.
Thank.
Thank you, chairman and good morning members of the zoning
committee public, except for one, I have a question with
regards to section 1713 1003 on page four. Guards to the
administrative adjustment reducing
The number of steps.
The number of spaces.
The number of spaces for.
Construction themed is affordable housing.
Is there?
Is there a particular reason why affordable housing units
would have need for Less opportunity for electric vehicles
than any other development?
I'm a.
I'm out. Dropping Chris, your granddaughter Mansion Deputy
Christian who worked with the state and
And the city on this. Good morning, Randall. Rick managing
Deputy Commissioner Department of buildings. Thank you for
the question, Alderman. This is murine to Provisions in the
public act. So we are implementing those Provisions from
state law in City, municipal code for taking that
definition of affordable housing from state law, which is
different than anything in our code and giving them that
option to comply with the same requirements as everywhere
else. So just so, I'm clear. So simply because the state
says affordable housing should have less we're agreeing
with fordable housing should have less because I wouldn't
imagine chairman that often times. I've heard many people
in this body and many people in this Administration talk
about the environmental justice needs of neighborhoods are
particularly underinvested disinvested neighborhoods. Where
we often has put a lot of affordable housing.
Where we?
Where we talk about air quality and things of that nature
and it would just seem to be somewhat contradictory in
nature to say that what we are supporting for the future.
Somehow does not have to have the same amount of
availability for affordable. Housing is built individuals.
Who would reside in affordable housing would not have an
electric vehicle as well. So is there, anything that would
prevent this body or this console from, not mirroring
state, law, and going Beyond, and ensuring that all
developments that are residential multi-unit. Regardless of
affordability, status are required to have the same number
of
station.
Stations regardless, where they are or what their
construction purpose was. No, I don't believe so Alderman.
So, this way for now that the Public Act passed and was
signed in and goes into effect really quickly, so we wanted
to align with, at least the minimum, the state laws
increasing us too, but that's certainly something the
council or, or others could bring back and increase that
require. No, thank you.
All right.
All right, well, if there are no more questions or comments
by committee members, do I hear a motion to pass by the
same role call that was used to determine a quorum Alderman
laspada. Emotions do pass. Are there any objections
hearing? None. The ordinances passed as substituted. Thank
you so much. Commissioner, all right, moving on. We have to
historical landmark fee waivers. I will read them together
and take one motion. The first is in the fourth ward for
the property, known as 4543. South Ellis and the second is
in the 43rd Ward for the property, known as 1680, North
Cleveland Avenue, we have the support of Alders Robinson
and Knutson who both introduced the matters. We also have
Michelle rhymes from the historical landmark division of
the Department of Planning Development. You to answer any
questions. Committee members may have
34.
Any questions if there are none, do I hear a motion to pass
by the same role call that was used to determine Quorum
alderwoman? Harris, moved to pass. Are there any objections
hearing? None? The waivers are past. Thank you so much. All
right. Last up on the addendum are large, signs over 100
square feet in area 24. Ft of upgrade, we will do the signs
together and take one motion brawl. At the end, I will be
the ward followed by the address noting that should be
legal. All signs must comply with all provisions of title
17 of the Chicago Municipal Code and all other provisions
of the municipal code governing. The permitting
construction maintenance and
Google.
Removal of sign and sign structures failure of the applicant
and the applicant successors to comply shall be grounds for
validation or revocation of the sign permit in the 11th,
ward 4000, South Racine Avenue, and the 11th. Ward 23 to 38
West Cermak Road in the 13th. Ward 6400, South Pulaski Road
for signs and the 21st Ward located at 221 West 83rd Street
in the 22nd Ward 3960. West 26th Street, the 23rd, Ward
6084 South Archer Avenue in the 27th for 1443, North Ogden
Street, three sides and the 32nd Ward located at 2196 North
Elston Avenue, one side, and a 30 second world located at
1745 West Fullerton. Avenue, three signs in the 35th Ward
located at 3350 West Diversey one sign in the 46th Ward
located at 4840 North Marine Drive. Lastly, two sides in
the 47th Ward located, at 3819, North Western Avenue. If
there are no questions by committee members, do I hear a
motion to pass by the same role call that was used to
determine a quorum alderwoman. Fun chess moves. You pass.
Are there any objections automobile?
7.
738, West Fulton.
and she said,
8738.
Alright, thank you so much for catching that Mr. Alderman
Bo
In.
In the 27th Ward 2738 West, Fulton Street.
Thank.
Thank you so much.
Are.
All right. Are there any other questions or comments by
committee members?
Okay, so all their women Winters renews her motion, do pass
with the addition of the additional item in the 27th. Ward,
are there any objections, hearing none, the orders are
passed.
We were.
We will now move on to the regular agenda in an effort to
ensure, the committee meeting runs as smoothly as possible.
The typical order in, which items will be heard has been
updated items will be grouped together according to witness
and will be heard in that order rather than war and order.
We will be starting with the third item on page 7 that's
number 21 192 in the 30th Ward, address 3817 North Hamlin
Avenue. This is an RS3 residential, single unit attached
house, district to RT, 3, .5 residential to Flat townhouse
and multi-unit district. And we have Esquire Lisa Duarte
here. For this item of different, strategies zoning
Amendment for 3817 North. Hamlin Avenue, the property is
currently Zone as an RS3 residential unit detached house
district, we're pursuing a change to nrt3
Five.
5.
5 residential two, flat townhouse in multi-use District. If
I'm all that unit to start the property, currently has a
two-story to dwelling unit building. And it was on, it was
a basement, the owners Bernice and Ricardo Lozada wish to
convert the basement into a third owner. Occupied dwelling
unit, the current owner has eyes across the alley at 3830,
North route to 8th Avenue and they wish to move into the
new unit with her family.
There's an existing two-car garage and a third space is
proposed and we have a letter of support from the 30th
World Ward. All the person, are there any questions? If
not, when do I hear a motion to pass by the same role call
that was used to determine Orem alderwoman. Cruz moves. Do
pass. Are there any objections hearing none? But item is
past. Okay. We are moving back to page one.
Okay, and these are three items in the 18th Ward submitted
by Alderman, Derrick Curtis. And do we have Vernon Wells
from the 18th? Ward present, thank you so much, please.
Come on up, mister Wills.
I said, we will hear these items together. It is number
88826 at 3245 to 3321 West Columbus Avenue. This is an M11
limited manufactured District see 1-1. Neighborhood
commercial District in RT for residential to Flat townhouse
in multi-unit, District to A&T transportation district.
This is number 88827, address 3323 to 3745 West Columbus
Avenue. In this is an M 1-1, limited manufacturing
districts in 1-1 neighborhood commercial. District in RT
for residents of people at townhouse and multi-unit,
District the M 2-1 Light Industry district. And lastly
number 88828 at 8658, South Pulaski Road, 3841 to 3987 West
Columbus Avenue. And this is an M 1-1, Liberty,
manufactured district, and see 2-1 motor vehicle-related
District to M21, Light Industry District. All three items
were submitted by Alderman, Derrick Curtis and we have
2 Vernon way.
Vernon Wells from his office here to testify Mister Wills.
Good morning.
Go.
Good. Yes, basically Alderman. His plan is to basically have
a variety of all the additional business. So attractive to
attract businesses to the area. Basically, that's what he
thought. That's why he's doing a result.
They?
Thank you so much. Are there any questions from committee
members?
Alright, hearing no questions or automobile. These are
three. Automatic zoning changes. Correct development. Or
it's
It's, it's for expansion basic Sports passion for the
interests of other businesses in the area and flexibility
for the existing businesses. In case this private property.
That spelled that. So why wouldn't this be a zoning change
introduced by consul?
and,
And not an automatic going to change.
It's
So we do have our Saudi Ministry to Patrick Murphy. Here,
can also answer some of those questions short. Thank you,
Jenny. So we we work with only Curtis a number of months
ago, there was a business along this stretch of the road
that was not in compliance with zoning standpoint. So we
offered to go out and review multiple blocks of this area
to see what might bring the existing businesses into
conformance. So, these different chunks of map. Amendments
are designed to legalize a business that was there and was
in violation and in other businesses up and down the
street. So it was, it was done in conjunction with his
office to legalize somebody exist in conditions, but it
looks like it's going to fanchon.
I do.
I don't recall if the business that was in violation was
physically, expanding, they may have been, but when we
looked at the whole area, we wanted to look Beyond just the
one business. So we looked at the whole range of these
various addresses. There were a few, the reason it's in
blocks, as opposed to one continuous action is, there are
some residential areas of residential construction to do
exist and we wanted to skip around those, okay? So, are
there any businesses or residents along this Corridor? That
would seek to benefit from this being in compliance.
So, there are a few businesses. I don't have the list here
with me, that would be cut. That would no longer be
non-conforming, so they would be established legally, okay?
That's not my question is, there were no residential
Residential Properties that were impacted or reduced? And
there were no additional development rights given to
someone be on what already exists for their properties. So
we we limited the map amendment to legalize those that
exist to get them out of the manufacturing zoning and still
allow for their outdoor operations to take place. Let me be
extremely specific. Are there any businesses looking to in
the future benefit from this only change being in
compliance?
I'd
I do not know of any businesses that were that had any
invest in bishan to do anything related to the zoning
districts in. Okay. Well, let me, let me ask the applicant
woman is doubting his African but you got your resident. Is
that what I'm hearing? Yes. Okay. Are you personally
looking to expand change your business or whatever that
will help just being? I am not personally looking to
expand. Its basically, the ultimate is doing it for
opportunities for other businesses to, expand of if need
be.
Thoughts for future land playing usage. Is that what I'm
hearing? Yes, okay. Thank you. Thank you so much. And for
the record, Mister Wills is a staffer for Alderman Curtis,
or are there any more questions alderman laspada?
I see.
I assume it's paired to.
The north side of the zoning changes in the are supportive.
Yes. So when an older manic application is submitted, our
wonderful competent staff. Here, do a title search and then
a mailing a cent per law, as required to everyone, within
250 ft to notify them of the aldermanic zoning map
Amendment as well as the postings that are done on the
actual property and Street themselves. And did they, did
they respond in support order?
Give me the.
Committee has received no objections, thank you. Alright,
any more questions or comments on this matter? If not, do I
hear a motion do pass by the same row called that was used
to determine a quorum
Alderman laspada moves do past, are there any objections
hearing none? The item is past. Thank you so much. The page
to this is number 22 to 28 in the 44th Ward. This is 35
19249 North Clark, Street 1001 to 1029 West Addison Street,
3546 to 58 North Sheffield Avenue in. This is a residential
business plan development number 1164 as amended to
residential development 1164 as amended we need to
incorporate some records. So the item was heard and passed
by the Chicago playing commission. Can I have a motion to
incorporate all records and findings from the hearing by
the same role call that was used to determine a quorum
Alderman. Lawson. So moves are there any objections hearing
none. The records are in call.
Braided.
Rated at this time, we will hear from Attorney John George
and Chris leitch. Thank you. Good morning, mr. Chairman
members of the committee zoning landmarks building
standards. My name is Chris leitch with the office is
located at 71 South Wacker Drive on a peering. This morning
on behalf of the applicant Addison & Clark property owner,
LLC in connection with the technical amendment to
residential business plan. Development number, 1164 subject
property is located in the 44th. Ward is located, just
south of Wrigley Field and is generally Bound by Addison
Street on the North Sheffield Avenue on the East and Clark
Street on the West Bank, you for incorporating, the
proceedings from the plan commission PD, 1164 was
originally approved in 2010 and then amended in 2017,
providing for a mixed-use development, consisting of an
eight-story building 108 feet in height.
Approximately 170000 square feet of commercial space. 148
dwelling units and 493 on side, parking spaces, the
proposed. Technical Amendment would increase the Farr of
the PD from 3.76 to 3.87, which is still. Well, within the
5, far allowed under the underlying zoning District. The
additional Farr is being requested to make interior
modifications to add.
Doesn't.
Mezzanine levels to and to allow the existing commercial
spaces to be fully built out. Requiring additional Farr,
the proposed that the technical Amendment and it makes no
changes to the exterior or to the existing envelope of the
building as previously approved by the Chicago City Council
on June 28th, 2017. The applicant has received a lot of
support from all them in-laws, but I'll let him speak for
himself. And then on behalf of the applicant, Jason all the
applicants representative. The tear with me today, I would
like to thank all them. In Lawson and staff, a dpd for
their work on this project, particularly Thomas bellino and
we stand ready to answer any questions that you may have
and ask for your favorite recommendation. Thank you very
much. Thank you so much. Other questions from members of
the band, Boston.
Max.
Back to.
Back to mr. Shara, I just wanted to ask him my support
here. Obviously, everyone knows exactly where this is in my
ward and given the time, given the timing, you know, PD was
approved in 2017 and had some ups and downs with our market
and with the commercial space, especially on this in a
really good place. So, to, to offer some flexibility there,
for the commercial users, this movie theater, there's a gym
and there's the bowling alley games place for them. I want
to get wrong with the Harley-Davidson dealership. Stop my
full support. Thank you so much.
Any other?
Any other questions or comments from committee members?
Alright, hearing none. Do I hear a motion to pass by the
same role call that was used to determine a quorum Alderman
Lawson with zoo pass. Are there. Any objection? You're a
nun died in his past. Thank you very much. Thank you so
much. Okay, we're moving on to the second item on page to
this is number 22, 113 in the 44th Ward. At 2828 North
Clark Street. This is a plan development number 1392, plan
development number 139. As amended, we have attorney
Nicholas for tickets and we're going to corporate some
records. So this item was hurting passed by the Chicago
Bank Mission. Do I have a motion to incorporate all records
and findings from that hearing by the same bro, that was
used to determine a quorum alderman?
Do.
Dowel. So moves. Are there any objections? Hearing none?
The records are Incorporated. My name is a property owner.
Bai Century. LLC are the subject property at 2828. North
Clark. Street is better known as a Century City shopping
center aisle. We are seeking to amend the plan development
to clarify. The allowed commercial uses within the plan
development, as well. As to redefine the liquor license
restrictions this plan development was originally
established as best we can tell in 1976 and it limited the
number of retail uses. The number liquor licenses to 1
Prairie 22,000 square feet Within
PDF.
PT, as well as.
PT as well as making it only incidental to restaurants. So
the proposed changes would broaden their to allow
incidental, liquor licensing, uses it or not just a
restaurant. And again we specify the allowed uses under
today's code so it really just modernized. The 1976
ordinance. No changes are proposed to the building if they
use spaced Amendment. And with that, I'd be happy to answer
any questions you are. The committee members have questions
or comments from committee members,
All right, if there are no questions or comments are here
motion to pass by the same role call that was used to
determine quorum.
All.
Alderman lost it moves to pass. Are there any objections
hearing none? But item is past as revised. Thank you so
much. All right, now we're moving on to number 22216 in the
36th Ward. This is 1551 to 1553 North Kostner Avenue. This
is an artist residential single unit detached house.
District to see 2-1 motor vehicle-related District mr.
Rodriguez, thank you again, for the record. I said she goes
from the law offices of sandbanks. I am here on behalf of
the applicant and property owner. Tim Sanchez, we are
seeking is zoning change to bring an existing garage. That
was built in front of the property in a full compliance
with. The ordinance of the issue is of the property is
zoned, RS3. So the garage when it's normally function
accessory to a vehicle repair shop was non-conforming, we
have worked with all the rain Villegas his office and we've
committed to assuming we're able to secure the zone.
Ultimately permits to bring the garage in the compliance. We
would agree to Downs on the property, back to the R3, to
keep it, consistent zoning map, that corner of of Kostner.
Again, we did participate in a community meeting and I
believe we have the ultimate sport to proceed today.
We have heard from Alderman Villegas. He has indicated his
support. Are there any questions or comments from committee
members?
Alright, hearing none. Do I hear a motion to pass by the
same bro, that was used to determine a quorum Alderman
Villegas moves to pass out of any objections? Hearing none.
The item is pass. Thank you sir. On to page 3 number 2 to
2:30 in the 43rd Ward. This is 2246 North Clark Street.
This is Abby 1-3 neighborhood shopping district 2, Abby 2-3
neighborhood mixed-use district and we have attorney Sarah
Barnes here to speak on this item.
Thank.
Thank you. Good morning, mr. Chairman and esteemed, members
of the committee for the record. My name is Sarah Barnes
and I'm an attorney with the law offices of Sam Banks. I am
happy to be here this morning on behalf of the applicants
money to 46 Clark LLC, which is the Leones, and managed by
Jon B worth, and his wife who are both residents of this
neighborhood.
The.
We are here today.
We are here today seeking is zoning map amendment in order
to permit the rehabilitation and renovation of the existing
3 story with basement mixed-use. Building at the subject by
the zoning Amendment will allow for the bad to worse to
convert the existing and bacon. First floor, commercial
space to a new residential unit as well as to build out the
currently unused basement into another independent dwelling
unit, for a total of four rental units. At the property, we
have works with Alderman at. Cine Knudsen, who is here
today as well as the mid-north neighborhood, association
and Francis Parker school with regards to this proposal.
And I do believe that we have the support of all of us
Community Liaisons at this time. And perhaps,
Alderman, Kennedy Center to provide more color to this if
he so pleases.
Alderman. Knutson this thing on. Yeah. Okay. Thank you, sir.
Yes, sir. We're in support to your whereas we typically
oppose first floor, residential in areas that have a
commercial, this is a really unique pocket across from the
Francis Parker school and the commercial their struggle
because of the layout of the building. Therefore we find
any good way to get couple new rental units into the ward.
The couple that is, is developing this building. They also
live one block away and we're excited about that closeness
and vicinity and really their desire to keep this in its
preserve form. As they do the project got through R&R
mid-north neighborhood association that has a major focus
on preservation and so we're all fans.
Wonderful. Thank you so much. Are there any questions or
comments from committee members?
If not, do I hear a motion to pass by the same row call
that was used to determine a quorum Alderman. Couldn't say
moves to pass out there any objections hearing none. The
item is past. Thank you so much. All right, we're moving on
to number. 222 333 in the 39th Ward. This is 30 to 18222
West Bryn, Mawr Avenue. This is a b 1-2 neighborhood,
shopping district, 2B 3-2 Community shopping district, and
we have a training Mark kupiec before I turn it over to
him. I do want to know that we have been
Swing by Aldi.
swing by Alderman, most
Swing by Alderman Mosley for the Quorum. So, welcome
Alderman, mostly. All right. So we have a trainee, Mark
kupiec or number 22233 at 3218 to 22. West, Bryn, Mawr
Avenue. Thank you, mr. Chairman of 32, 18-22 West Bryn.
Mawr, I have with me, John and Wendy Wynn. And we also have
the same Margaritaville somewhere I could text and John and
Wendy currently operate a restaurants in the building on
the subject property. If I pray that restaurant for a few
years, like many restaurants had difficulty with the
pandemic and after the pandemic, survive with carry-outs
and some difficulty, getting the customers back into the
restaurant,
Assume.
Show me.
A similar.
Show me restaurants, that are you have had some success by
adding karaoke music. So the plan is to add karaoke music.
In order to do that, they would need a p p, a license. And
we were advised to love it. Already, get that PP a license.
We have to rezone it from b12a, be free. And then that's
what we are proposing. A child of his request. We are the
four local community group actually met with them. Mine.
Two occasions and they were nice enough to give a letter of
support that they sent to the alderman Alderman. Nugent,
Tribal.
And I believe that she also sent a letter of support and we
would ask for your favorable recommendation, we have heard
from older women Nugent and she is in support. Are there
any questions or comments from committee members?
I have.
I have a question. Will these be individual small group
karaoke rooms? Or will this be a like a large karaoke menu?
Go to.
Go to talk into the microphone and state your name. For the
record. We have five rooms into the movie 5 rooms in your
name for the record. I didn't let John Mucci. Thank you so
much, while I look forward to visiting this so I can open
spots. Are there any other questions or comments remembers?
All right, hearing none. Is there a motion to pass by the
same role call that was used to determine a quorum
alderwoman. Winters moves to pass. Are there any objections
hearing none? The items pass. Thank you so much. Thank you.
Okay.
Okay, the next item will be deferred. This is number 22,
238 Dash T1 in the 27th. Ward 1153 West Grand Avenue and if
there no questions by committee members, vice-chair Lawson,
makes a motion to defer the previously, read item by the
same role call that was used to determine a quorum. Are
there any objections hearing none? But item is deferred.
All right. Moving on to number 222 37-21 in the 11th, ward,
this is 500 to 510 West Pershing Road and this is an M1.
Let me.
Limited.
Limited manufacturing business park district to RTD for
residential to Flat townhouse and multi-unit District. We
do have substitute narrative and plans. So older woman
Ramirez. Must accept the substitute near-term plans for the
type one application by the same rule called that was used
to determine a quorum. Are there any objections, hearing
none? The Substitute narrative in plans are accepted and
before us and we have a tourney. Mark, Kubiak. Thank you,
mr. Chairman, members of the committee, my name is Mark,
kupiec, on the attorney for the applicant. The applicant is
build Barbaro whose presidency. The beside me like to point
out there was a typo on the agenda with respected the
spelling of bills last name. Although I think we have it
correct on our application but it is. William Barbaro
Thank.
Thank you, subject property is owned manufacturing. And
last used was some type of manufacture and use of the
reality is that most of this property North Pershing is
residential. So, actually, this is only a change from
manufacturing to residential is more in keeping with the
surrounding neighborhood north of Pershing. The Proposal is
to build a 12, townhouse development. We had to take a
notes to the older woman. She had asked for a community
meeting. We did a community meeting, large meeting with
mailed notice but within person in also available via Zoom
Answer the questions with me.
Answer the questions with the meeting. Actually, you have
made a few with small corrections to the plan. After that
meeting that. See you substitute narrative. And with that,
followed up with the ultimate they ask, for her support
that, I believe she sent you a letter.
We have heard from older women, lie, and she adds. And so
she is in support of any questions by committee members
during none. Is there a roll call, do I hear a motion to
pass by the same role call that was used to determine a
quorum Alderman? Laspada moves to pass? Are there any
objections hearing none? The item is past with the
substitute narrative implants, thank you? Okay, so I'm
moving on now. To number 221 68-31 is at 1754, North
Paulina Street in the 32nd Ward, and this is M 1-1, limited
manufacturing business park district to be 1-1
neighborhood, shopping district, and we have attorney,
Mark, Kubiak
We all.
We also have substitute narrative in plans, so alderwoman
Ramirez moved except the substitute narrative in plans for
the type one application by the same role called that was
used to determine a quorum, are there any objections
earring on the substitute near-term? Plans are accepted and
before us attorney Kubiak. Thank you mr. Chairman office is
77 West Washington represent the applicant. And I have with
me on behalf of the applicant, you know, Lucy, Lucy, the
beside me.
properties of
Properties already improved with an old old industrial
building as it's actually right next to the 606 Trail. The
reality is that most of these old industrial buildings
along that Corridor have already been converted to
residential so they're not much manufacturing use left, you
not her business operates currently operates daycare
centers in the city of Chicago, she's an experienced
operator in the plant, is the Adaptive reuse of the
existing building changing. The zoning from the mdistrict
to Abbey District to allow daycare center is a permitted.
Use my Wii work with the alderman staff, with respect to
this application. In our plans, at the request of the
altering, we did appear before the Bucktown, Community
organization bco. Add a meeting with them. They had some
questions submitted. Our plans, tweet the plans a little
bit after after that that meeting, and that's your
substitute.
Facebook.
It's before.
It's before you. And with the right after the support of
the bco outlet up with the Alderman and his staff. And I
believe that you have a letter of support from the
Alderman, and we asked for your recommendation. We have
heard from alderan waguespack. He is in support. Are there
any questions or comments by committee members seeing none?
Is there a motion to pass by the same role call that was
used to determine a quorum Alderman Villegas moves to pass?
Are there any objections? Hearing none? The items?
Cast, thank you so much. You all right. The next items are
represented by attorney Steven Friedland. Starting with
number to 2232 in the 20th. Ward, this is 6300 to 6308
South Cottage Grove, and 747 to 759 East, 63rd Street. And
this is where I be 3-3 Community. Shopping district, 2B 3-5
Community shopping, district attorney Friedland, good
morning, mr. Chairman my name is Steve Friedman with the
law. Firm of Applegate, inform Thompson a here on behalf of
D&L 3 Realty. Advisors, with me today is Alex sparhawk,
who's the director of Acquisitions and development for DLC
3. This is a request to rezone the Old Washington. National
Bank of building at 63rd and Cottage Grove. The rezoning
request is to go from Abby. 3-32, Abby 3-5.
That.
That will permit the Redevelopment of the existing building
into a new six-story building. Currently the washing, a
National Bank building is a four stories. Some of the
elements of the facade will be saved and applied upon
incorporated into the new building. This will be new
commercial and office development. Just write a Json to the
green line at this location. The property is currently
owned by the
Can.
Count.
County Land Bank, the land bank, put on an RFP for this
property. To see if we develop that process went also
through the department of Planning and Development, who
invited the project and also the ward there been in public
meetings and discussions with respect to the project. I
believe that the committee has a letter from all Taylor and
support and do with that. We'd be happy to take any
questions you might have we have heard from older woman
Taylor, she is in support. Are there any questions or
comments by committee members are the most spot? I am just
curious how we all are making use of the Tod. And yeah,
inside, it's actually of my name is Alex, sparhawk director
of Acquisitions development. We are very supportive of the
HUD program. That's incredibly beneficial. This property.
Sits at Jay's.
To the guy.
To the green line CTA and because it's zero lot line.
Building we really have to have minimal amount of parking
just because of the constraints of the existing building in
keeping the passage, also taking advantage of that program
has been incredibly beneficial about mr. Mixed years to
understand affordable. Can I ask him up there for the
building the development?
There's no.
There's no residential in this property, it is only
commercial. That was a result of the community planning
process or devised by make. It Thirty was overwhelmingly,
are requested by community members to see commercial uses.
Nonprofit uses building amenities or services and amenities
for residents and yes that's very interesting.
Almost.
All Mobile in my head but another question for right now.
Thank you so much. Are there any more questions or comments
from committee members?
Are.
Alright, do I hear a motion to pass by the same roll call?
That was used to determine a quorum Alderman. 64 Lopez
moves, do pass, are there any objections?
Hearing none. The item is passed.
Okay, moving on to number 22090 in the 25th, Ward, this is
2134 to 2146 South Ashland Avenue 1601 to 1629 West 21st
place. This is, and I'm 1-1, the manufacturing business
park district to be 2-2 neighborhood, mixed-use district.
And then to a plan development, we need to incorporate some
records. So this was heard before the Chicago playing
commission and passed, by the Planning Commission could
have a motion to incorporate all records and findings for
bad hearing by the same role call that was used to
determine Purim Alderman, 60 Lopez so moves. Are there any
objections hearing none, the records are in corp.
Braided.
Braided and we are hearing from mr. Steve freedland. Good
morning. Again, my name Steve Friedman with the law, firm
of Applegate and Thorn Thompson here on behalf of the
Resurrection project for this site, with me today is called
a Reyes who is with the resurrection project in our
project's. Architect, a Gabriel a death, which is also
here. As you can see, above the, the site in question is at
21st and Ashland directly across from Benito. Juarez, High
School as you probably know, the resurrection project has
been developing in Pilsen and surrounding areas for 30
years. This project is another one of their 100% of four,
double developments. It will provide. As you see here, 98
units of affordable housing. First floor, community space.
The project you go to the next site you can see this is the
look of the building from Ashland Avenue and it meets the
street. As you can see and then the next slide you'll see
is a picture or a rendering of the development along 21st
Street. Go one more I think you're here, just so you can
see the parking on site, it come.
Off of 24.
Off of 21st Street, as I said, the building meets Ashland
Avenue and it will provide. As I indicated if you go to the
next slide, all of the units in the building will be tax
credit affordable units, and there are varying levels of
affordability within the building. So you know, we we are
really trying to provide housing for a number of different
affordable levels. The next slide is just a slide showing
the real public benefits was weak in a show to the plan
commission and we're very pleased that we received their
unanimous approval for. The project will meet the city's
participation goals for minority and women-owned businesses
and hiring a bus cago residence.
And it will be a significant investment into the Pilsen
neighborhood with you know over 60 million dollars of
investment through the project with that. We'd be happy to
take any questions you might have.
Are.
All right, you have questions or comments from committee
members Alderman, Central Lopez?
Thank.
Thank you think of Sherman and take it to the members of
the zoning committee. This is really proud to support
these. These important affordable housing project in in the
25th, ward in Pilsen diseases are reflections of a lot of a
lot of a community feedback. As you can see some of the
units go as low as 15% Ami, which is almost nowadays they
are forced to make our units, truly affordable. I think of
the mix that you see, reflects the needs of our community,
in a 60 plasma, the units are two or three bedrooms for
family-sized units, that I really needed to repopulate, or
for schools to repopulate our neighborhood that lost
fourteen thousand residents almost in. Charlie, Mexican
Mexican.
So these are Air Force that I think all of them is proud of
and grateful for the resurrection project to incorporate
many of the many of the feet or some of the community
feedback regarding that. And I think of these so-called
little eye plan. The plan. That's housing units of
affordable housing,
and it in there, any
and it in there, in a
And it in there in our first time and it really, really are
we almost there? I think I would 18th and Peoria on this
incredible project, I think that we do justice to a
community that has been advocating for affordability, I
hopefully set a precedent. So when I think and come in the
resurrection project, I know that we've been working
diligently to, I sure love for the bloody raids and our
commitment to continue helping making sure the security
funding to appreciate the support of the Abyss. Comedy
Central Committee continues to build affordable housing in
the 25th Ward & Beyond. Thank you, Jeremy.
Play how?
Deeply having gotten to see the presentation previously at
the plan commission. We talked a lot about affordable
housing and they can feel like a nebulous term and proof of
the value of this is everything that all rooms until a just
said, it's in the fine print. It's in the font size 8
affordable Lake Area, median income for the folks. We're
actually working as our shop clerks, like the folks who are
doing the hard daily work in our neighborhoods TV to
afford. Good homes for the family size is that were talking
about. It was a was a long season in the city that we were
being told the only thing anyone's looking for is one and
two bedrooms to see someone actually doing a substantial
number of 3-bedroom affordable units.
that's,
That's a hard thing to.
That's a hard thing to do. Any anyone? And I know everyone
here has been told a lot about affordable, housing Finance.
That's a hard thing to do and to do that in a building that
is so beautiful. That is so well landscape that in the way
you're doing parking and citing encourages people to pursue
healthy forms of mobility in transportation as well. A lot
of Kudos because I'm sure there's a ton of hard work that
got us in this moment right here today. So thank you so
much. Thank you to
Any other questions or comments from committee members?
I'll
Aldi.
Alderwoman Ramirez.
I think.
I think you congratulations. Did you just a 1,000 units
within your first year? That is absolutely incredible. I
did have a question, 21st and Ashland is that currently
feel and that's not being used or you guys demolishing
something that's already existing. The land is currently
vacant. Don't have been vacant for some time and it was has
been Zone manufacturing for a long time so it's really been
on used. Well, congratulations, thank you.
that's,
Esther.
That's tremendous. I mean I just want to know that this was
own manufacturing right across the street from the high
school and now we're going to have family size unit
affordable units and hopefully Benito Juarez High School
students will be able to live there. Also there any more
questions or comments from committee members? Alright,
hearing none. Alderman. Sigcho Lopez moves to pass by the
same row called that was used to determine Korra, are there
any objections hearing none? The item is past as revised.
Thank you so much.
Okay, moving right along to number 20374 in the 15th wore,
this is 1701 to 1725 West, 61st, Street, 6161 58th, South
Paulina, street, 1717 24, West, 67th Street and 6101 to
6159 South Hermitage Avenue. This is an RSN residential,
single unit stats house, district to Archie 3.5 residential
to fight, townhouse and multi-unit District, then to a plan
development and we need to incorporate some records. So
item was heard and passed by the Chicago plan commission,
is there motion to incorporate all records and findings
from the hearing by the same bolt called that was used to
determine Quorum Alderman, Lawson? So moves are there any
objections hearing none. The records are Incorporated and
we have attorney Steve freedland here to speak on this
item. Thank you very much, mr. Chairman, my name is Steve
freedland from the law firm of Applegate.
start a
Thompson here. On behalf of a Gorman & Company, whose
proposing a Redevelopment of the Earl school with me today
is Ron floor, whose with Gordmans. This is one of the city
schools that closed over a decade ago, and the proposal is
to redevelop the most of the existing school, buildings
into 50 units of affordable housing. All 50 units will be
at a spreader affordable units. You go to the next slides.
You can just see these are really old beautiful buildings
that existed and they're going to be repurposed as
residential. If you go one more slide, I think maybe one
more after that I want to get to the site plan which is
here we go. So this is a full block of land and the balance
of the block, the West Side portion of the block is being
reserved.
Supper.
What separates?
A separate sub area, where the expectation is up to 25
units of townhome development, could go on to that site
after they finish phase one, which is to your right. One of
the existing school buildings will actually be torn down.
It's just not really able to be redeveloped, but the 50
units of affordable housing will go into those sets of
buildings that you see on the screen.
The goat go to the next five. Please Nicole. There we go.
Breakdown of the affordability of the units. And this is
also a project where there is a variety of levels of
affordability from 60%, Ami all the way down to 15%. Hey M,
I go to the next slide is so you can just shows you what we
did presented. The plan commission was in our belief that
this really provides a great benefit for the community. A
tree uses a school that has been closed for a long time and
was obviously you know, the The Hub of a neighborhood. The
developer will you meet all of the city participation goals
and it will create jobs and provide great investment for
the community? I know that
Lope.
Lopez this year, I'm sure will speak to this but this is a
project that has been gone through in a community process
for quite a bit of time and we're very excited that it's
moving forward with that. We would accept any questions the
committee might have
All.
Alderman Villegas.
Make.
Thank you, mr. Chairman so, this property comes back on the
tax rolls. Correct? Do you know what that number is number?
Looks like,
I do.
I don't at the moment because of the newer Cook County tax
rule or waiting for the assessor to determine the final
value of an approximation can be an extra $60,000 a year
and your name and title for the record Ron clewer,
Illinois, Market president, the questions or comments from
committee members.
Okay, we have heard of aldermen laspada. Thank you. Jim in
to be clear supported the development when it was in the
plan commission. I supported, I also feel like whenever
y'all take the time to print out someone's concerns, that
we take a moment to dress them as well to toilet
yourselves, her to Alderman Lopez the concerned. Apparently
before seen this letter is why the 1973 property is unfit
for adaptive reuse and slated for demolition, could you
just speak again into why we're innocent project?
Episode.
Absolutely Wrangler again Illinois Market president so it's
the 1971 building that were removing no worries. It's it's
the modular building that was added to expand classrooms
the actual construction of the building while it is
concrete piers on the exterior. Shell in between there,
it's all just metal. This metal panels, it is structurally
reasonably sound but because of the design of the building
itself that makes it difficult to put the units in and once
we attempted that, those units were the highest cost per
unit on the project, which actually deemed it then
infeasible. And so we went back to remove that building. So
instead we could continue with the project at 50 units and
then hopefully work with the alderman, the community to
design the, the second phase of that project,
other questions or comments, we have heard from Alderman
Lopez, who has indicated his support Alderman Lopez, would
you like to add anything?
Thank.
Thank you, chairman and members of the committee. I want to
thank our presenters and thank Ron for sticking through
with this project. This project actually began scuse me.
I've
I believe in early 2020, if not even before then because I
remember we are trying to at that time learn how to do a
community meeting with resume technology. None of us knew
how to operate well and despite many of the other projects
that began pre-pandemic, we survive this. Cuz as my good
friend and colleague in Vegas likes to say time Jill's
deals and I think this one we came damn near close a few
times but it has survived. This is not just a Housing
Development. This is going to be an iconic repurposing of a
historic building in a historic neighborhood, in the city
of Chicago's South Side that not only will provide housing
but will provide amenities that deals with both with the
support of Services of its residents as well as welcomes
the community into its doors. We have been very
Did from?
Did from the guy.
did from the game.
did from the get-go to move forward with this project and
knowing that it's a combination of both tax. Subsidy using
tifereth some of the surrounding infrastructure and Street
improvements that we need to do and engaging and Workforce
Development and opportunities for local residents of the
West Englewood Community, not just restricted to the 15th
Ward to be West Englewood Community. I think is a model for
how
In communities that are split amongst towards that. We can
show that we can work together and I fully support this
ham, fully supported this and look forward to you. Sing
this come to fruition at long last and ask for everyone's
favorable consideration on this matter. Thank you, thank
you so much. All right, if there no more questions or
comments, do I hear a motion to pass by the same broke? All
that was used to determine a quorum Alderman. Laspada,
moves do pass, are there any objections hearing none? The
item is past as revised. Thank you very much. Okay, moving
on to number 2. 2, 2 3, 4 in the 11th War. This is 2739
South Shields Avenue. This is RS3 residential, single unit
detached house, district to RT for residential Chi, flat
townhouse in multi in the district. This is Gordon Levitt,
attorney Gordon and piekarski, good morning, mr. Chairman
members of the committee. Thank you for inviting me to
discuss this project.
With you.
With you today. I am Tom piekarski of the law from a Gordon
piekarski and I'm here on behalf of the applicant wave got
Mike, cool. Before you 16 Amendment of the city of Chicago,
zoning map from the current RS3 to that of an RT 24. The
property commonly known as 2739 South Shields Avenue.
Sunnyside is currently vacant and up as is a lot measuring
26 by 124.
Used to be improved with a 2-unit building 2 unit
Residential Building. Yeah, but can proposes to construct
one building attending the three residential units. Two of
the units will be eventually occupied by the applicants
family members. We have reviewed our plans with Alderman
Lee and appear before an extensive Community process. No
objections have been voice to the proposal me, all the, all
the manly is issued her support of the project in the form
of the letter. That was previously provided to the
chairman. Therefore we asked the committee to vote its
recommendation of passage of the application to the full
City Council.
We?
We have heard from older women, leashes, and support. Are
there any questions or comments from committee members?
Do I hear most?
Do I hear a motion to pass by the same bolt called that was
used to determine a quorum Alderman? The spot amouzou past.
Are there any objections hearing none? The item is pass.
Thank you, thank you so much. All right, we're moving on to
number 222 36-21 in the First Ward. This is 1342 West Ohio
Street and this is an RS3 residential, single unit detached
house district, 2B 2-3 neighborhood mixed-use District. We
do have substitute narrative in plans, so vice-chair lost
and most except to substitute mirin plan for the type. One
application by the same bolt called that was used to
determine a quorum, are there any objections, hearing none?
The substituting are, the plans are accepted and we have
attorney Rolando Acosta here to speak on this item. Good
morning, mr. Chairman Ron, Douglas. Here on behalf of the
applicant this property is current
They?
Bacon. It's
Bacon, it's a standard Chicago City lot. It was purchased by
the applicant and they originally proposed to build a
single-family home on the property after discussing this
with all them unless para and the community it was desired
that we do a multi-family building. This is across the
street from Rauner College Prep as a result. The applicant
modified his plans to have designed a 6-unit building 3
parking spaces property is Transit service location and
that is the proposal before you for that purpose. We are
seeking to rezone the property from the artist 3 to the b23
district Alderman on Spotify has provided a letter but I
also know I got was that he is here and they want to speak
happy to answer any questions to committee mayhap. We do
we're there. Any questions or comments?
Are.
Are the?
Are the most.
Are there a Sparta? I will speak. I really appreciate mr.
Kostas client being so willing to work with us on this
recognizing Westtown how much housing has been lost. A
willingness to think about this missing middle Concepts
between the PD in the single-family home. So many housing,
hope. So, we're losing and need to find really affordable
and sustainable ways to replicate. The six. Flat is a great
fit for the neighborhood. I'm just was really
Impress.
Impressed by their rep.
Impressed by their representation in their willingness, to
collaborate with our office on this. Thank you, wonderful.
Thank you so much. Are there any questions or comments by
committee members? Alright, hearing none. Alderman.
Laspada, moves do pass by the same roll. Call that was used
to determine a quorum with the substitute narrative
implants.
Alright, hearing no objections. The item is passed with the
substitute narrative implants.
Okay, we got 9 more items on the agenda. You are. Okay, so
number to 2170 Dash 21 in the 15th, Ward, this is 2614
West, 48th Street, and 4743 South Talman Avenue. This is an
M 1-2 living in manufacturing, business park district to
see 3-2 commercial manufacturing and employment District
Wheaton Corporation plan. So this item was hurting passed
by the Chicago playing commission. Can I have a motion to
incorporate all records and findings from the hearing by
the same role call that was used to determine Quorum
alderwoman went to sew moves, are there any objections
hearing none, the records are Incorporated and we have
attorney Rolando acoustic here to speak on this item and
Marie are here on behalf of the applicants. The African
purchase this building at the 27,000 square foot building.
It's not like the lot line lot being about 27,000 square
feet. Also, it was long bacon, I had a slew of building
code violations. They wanted to repair this building and
turn the front of it.
Only 50.
Only 15,000 square feet.
Only 15,000 square feet into a coffee roaster and Cafe,
which is their business. They have secured actually permits
for that. There we are. 12,000 square feet is essentially a
big empty space. They propose to use about 4,800 square
feet of that for a venue. It is that that is motivating.
The rezoning from the M12 to the C32 District. This was an
industrial Corridor and the visit to the plan commission
which unanimously recommended approval for this, we have
the support of the alderman but he is also here in case he
wishes to speak. We are happy to answer any questions.
Are.
Planned development 87-82 planned development 878 as a
mended and we need to incorporate some records. So this
item was her to pass by the Chicago plan commission. Can I
have a motion to incorporate all records and findings from
the hearing by the same role called that was used to
determine a quorum Alderman laspada. So moves are there any
objections, hearing none, the items are Incorporated, and
we have a trainee, stop forcing here to speak on this item.
Yeah.
Yes, automobile. I was trying to get your attention before
we even got to this item. I was just wondering, you know, I
submitted a zoning change, back in May, and I received the
email from your office. Stating that, that zoning change
will not be hurt unless I gave you a phone call. It was a
routine, zoning change. And I was just wondering, I've been
hearing from some of my other colleagues as well that, you
know, I guess there's a new policy that people have to call
you before, an item was placed on the agenda. Is that
correct? So when there's an old romantic involved, there is
a title search that must be conducted in addition to a
title search. There's also the cost of the mailing that
comes out of the committee budget. And so this policy is a
carry over from prior zoning chairs or we just want to be
able to talk to you to have a sense of what it is that
you're trying to accomplish. It's not uncommon for an
alderman to submit and all dramatic zoning map Amendment
and then decide if they don't want to move forward, and two
before the committee encourage the cost of both the title
search,
and the
And the cost of the mailing which can be in the thousands
of dollars, we do ask that you do reach out to me so that
we can discuss what it is that you're trying to achieve and
the timeline that you're seeking to achieve that is okay.
And so when I wrote a support letter on April 26th of this
year, that support letter had nothing to do with what as
far as my support for a zoning change. So I have spoken
with colleagues were submitted aldermanic map amendments
and then they said actually I don't want to move forward
with this at this time. So that's a conversation that we
need to have is just what it is. That you're trying to
achieve the time at that you're trying to keep it in. So we
can then take that into account in terms of our budget and
our own scheduling for these. And I submit a support letter
that's 2in inclinations that. I support the zoning changed
into a half again. I'm speaking to a quite a few of my
colleagues and they're saying that you're requesting a
phone call that almost seems like you're asking people to
kiss the ring that have something put on the agenda. No
that's not.
touching his sister,
Intention is just a conversation to discuss, scheduling a
type me a call and said everyone else is here too, and you
could have ice. You could have called me to see what my
agenda was. Absolutely. So we can discuss this matter
later, we have a tourney, stop forcing the speaker number 2
to 2:03 in the 33rd Ward. Thank you.
German members of the committee, Scott Borstein from the
law, office of Neil and Elroy here on behalf of Chicago
Public Schools, thank you for adopting the records of the
plan commission for this matter. Right? Is the plan
development an amendment to a plan development for North
River. Elementary School in Aspira haugan middle school
with charcoal located in one building. The general address
is 3729 West Leland. This whole project simply relates to
the school wanting to install, a dynamic Imaging on West
Leland Avenue. And that used was not a strictly permitted
use under the PD. And so, the department of planning said
they thought it was best to amend the existing PD in order
to allow the side. That is the only change that is being
made and I've got Evan Smith from the director planning.
Chicago public schools here with me and Sarah Floyd, our
project architect and Sarah can quickly go through. I think
there's only three slides or four slides if you want or
you're seeing them. Now so whatever works best for you, but
that's all this case is about, until we're here to answer
any questions.
Are there?
Other than Austin is this off, signage is an advertising
signage on premise signage strictly related to school on
Friday. So I'm just curious. If you had to go through that.
Amendment process or just to change the type of signage and
Patrick is going to answer for you. Thank you.
I guess.
I guess Patrick Griffith Department of planning, it's
because the zoning District that preceded. The
establishment of the PD did not allow for this type of
sign. So, normally we would not have to take a sign, a
sign, only through a PD process or an amendment. But in
this case, the preceding zoning District didn't allow the
type of signage, they wanted. So we had to go to a business
only District in order for them to go ahead and add a
little more clarification. Currently the rule in the zoning
ordinances that when you're in our district, you are not
allowed to do the dynamic image. This place, I know unless
it's a through Street and Leland Avenue is not a through
street. So the only way to change it to can't change
whether it's a through Street or not. We had to go through
the PD process and then change the underlying zoning to
Abby District in order to the side. So we are going to be
working with the city to be addressing signage for CPS
schools because there's a lot of schools that do what?
Are these?
Are these Dynamic image display sign. So, hopefully we won't
have to go through a PD process each time.
Then.
Lenny.
Any more questions or comments from committee members?
Alright, hearing none is there a motion to pass by the same
row called that was used to determine a quorum
You're?
you're calling for work on this item.
Okay. So Alderman bill is calling for a roll call on this
item. So we will take the role by sure Lawson alderman
laspada.
All.
Alderman Hopkins.
Alderwoman, Dowell Alderman, Hall, alderwoman, Harris
Alderman, Beale.
All.
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No name. Okay? I'll do women Ramirez.
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Alderman Moore.
All.
Alderman, Mosley Alderman, 60 Lopez alderwoman Fuentes.
Alderman Burnett.
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Alderwoman Cruz.
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Alderman Conway.
All.
Alright, Alderman, Villegas Alderman, Riley, Alderman,
Knudsen alderwoman, clay.
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that's 9 years, one Nave item carries, and we have a quorum
Okay.
The core.
The quorum.
The Quorum is 10.
Alright, thank you so much that I didn't pass. Thank you so
much. So we are now moving on to number 21192 in the 30th.
Ward this is 3817 North, Hamlin Avenue, this is RS3
residential, single unit detached house district to RT 3.5
my apologies, this item passed already. So we're moving on
to the next item on page. Eight number to 2173 in the 28th
Ward. This is 4711 West Chicago Avenue. This is an M 1-1,
limited manufacturing business park district to M, 2-1,
Light Industry district. And this has been amended to 81.
So Alderman laspada, moved him in the application to a
type. One application, by the same role call that was used
to determine a quorum. Are there any objections hearing
none? The item is amended to a type one application.
and,
And we have a tourney.
And we have attorney Lawrence Lusk here to speak on this
item.
Good.
Good morning, mr. Chairman members of the committee, my
name is Lawrence. Last time, the attorney representing the
applicant in this matter. D g o LLC which is the current
owner of the property located 4711 West Chicago Avenue
sitting in my right today is Jeanette Ramos. She used to
managing member of the applicant and she's prepared to
answer any questions. Committee may have this application
request, a change for the current zoning classification of
m112 M21. The property is currently vacant land, the
African intends to use the existing vacant lots for outdoor
vehicle storage specifically, the overnight parking at 8 to
10. Midsize moving trucks are the African operates, a
furniture moving company and seeks to move their vehicles
to a location on the westside of Chicago, in order to be
closer to their current employees residences. We have met
with almond, Jason Irving and we have amended application
of the type one application as you indicated at the
Ottomans request and I live in Irving, has indicated his
support for the zoning map.
Amendment.
Amendment, I believe that he's transmitted a letter of his
support, but we have a copy of that letter if the committee
needs that we are not aware of any of jectors to this
project and therefore the apple and respectfully request
your approval in this matter. Thank you or valve for any
questions. Thank you so much. We have heard from Alderman
Irving and he is in support of this item. Are there any
questions or comments? All right, if there no.
Comments.
Comments are here motion to pass by the same role call that
was used to determine a quorum Alderman. Points has moved
to pass. Are there any objections? Alright, hearing none.
The item passes. Thank you so much. Thank you, mr.
Chairman, I can, my case was the quickest so far today and
it just looked for that, we appreciate that. Okay, we have
five more items, let's do this. So this is number 2, 2, 2
0, 6, in the 27th. Ward, this is 301, South Damen Avenue.
This is 1800 to 1853 West Jackson Boulevard and this is
plain development. Number 1309 and plan development 1310 to
see 2-5 neighborhood commercial district. And then to
residential Business Industrial planned development 1309
and we're going to incorporate some records. So this item
was heard and passed by the Chicago plan commission. Do I
have a motion to incorporate all records and findings from
the earring by the same role? Call that was you determine a
quorum.
Aldi.
Alderman Villegas do moves, are there any objections
hearing? None of the records are Incorporated and we have
attorney Don up. You hear. Thank you so much. If you only
in lardner on behalf of 1851 land and I'll see I'm joined
by Sarah guttery on who serves the Chicago Blackhawks, vice
president of social impact Outreach and civic affairs. And
also president of the Blackhawks Foundation, she's here to
answer any questions about the community benefits, which
are numerous, I'll also a project architect with generator
Studios. So as you know, the this is an amendment to
combine a PD
1309 and 3rd.
1309 + 13.
1309 and 13 10 and to change the zoning from b33 and c152
c25. Now the person for expansion will be required from
will be acquired from Rush Medical Center. Hopefully any
day now the Blackhawks held a community meeting in April
and the plan commission unanimously approved. The matter in
August, we have a letter of support from the Malcolm X
College, which we've submitted or that we have more copies.
If you need that, there's a real close Synergy between
Malcolm X College. And this facility is because there's
lots of students are there hungry, not a lot of places to
eat and we're opening up our food service and everything
including seating areas to the to anyone in the community.
So I know people are very happy about that. Of course,
we're committed to the M & W. B E participation goals in 26
and 6, City residency at 50% and the group always were
close.
close the
Closely with the alderman on all those initiatives.
Finally, just a couple things. The Blackhawks are really
committed Community Partners on the West Side. Welcoming
Chicago public school. Students Boys & Girls Club
participants for free skating opportunities. You guys have
to come and see it and teach him about math. And how does
the public is a geometric angle and everything? It's really
fabulous. Now, they also help local businesses with grants
So, what?
so, with that,
So with that, you do mr. Chairman the late, the late,
chairman Rocky Wirtz, he had directed at the original ice
rink be very community-focused. And this extension is very
much in keeping with that. So thank you, mr. Chairman and
members of the committee, all right.
Thank you. Thank you, mr. Chairman and, and excited to
support this project. I was fortunate to get briefed by the
former chairman has to work about this project of what he
intends to do on the West Side, a lot of exciting things.
And I think that the Blackhawk Foundation, although they
supported organizations around the United Center has
continued to Branch out. And one of the organizations in my
ward is a beneficiary of the block and just appreciate the
partnership and the commitment to not just the west side of
the city. And again, I wish mr. Works was here to see this
project, but as I said before at his big plans for, for the
west side of the near west side and looking forward to
supporting all the projects that come to come to fruition.
Thank you, thank you in German.
Thank.
Thank you.
Thank you so much for coming from colleagues Alderman.
Lawson site is really, really impressive. And I had an
adapter needed to hear from Rocky about his vision as well.
And I'm how this is sustainable. I like it. When we talk
about sports team site, I know a little about one, right?
We we have to look at what they're doing in the community,
what's their impact in their immediate neighborhood was
there in Texas City Wide. Because it's not all your fault
at all and I think the Blackhawks are a real leader. Their
cups are too but I wanted to commend you on this project
and everything else you're doing over there. Thank you.
Adele.
Other questions or comments from committee members?
Was I what?
Alright, Alderman Villegas moves do pass by the same role
call that was used to determine Quorum. Are there any
objections? Hearing none? The item is past as revised.
Thank you so, very much.
Okay, so this is number 22 205 in the second ward, this is
1633 to 1649 North Halsted Street. And this is a b, 3-2
Community shopping district. We be 3-5 Community shopping
district and then to a residential business plan
development and we have Katie
Day.
Dale and Rich clawiter. An LLC, which is an SP control
paper and creamer. Did you guys incorporate the record? I
already from the theater? The proposed development consists
of a new construction eight-story building with up to 131
dwelling units in 34 parking spaces. The development will
provide 20 affordable units on site and KFC in lieu of
nearly 1 million project. You engage in a very robust
Community process led by Alderman Hopkins, including
several meetings with neighborhood. Stakeholder groups and
presenting it to well-attended Neighborhood meeting. I'm
available for any questions, but thank you for your time
and consideration. I feel insecure. Thank you.
Axel.
Excellent. All right Alderman. Hopkins, would you like
speak on this item?
Yeah.
Yeah, thank you, I miss your charm. And thank you, sir.
I'll just briefly, I'm in full support of this item. The
attorney on record did acknowledge that it was a robust
Community process, and it was indeed. Lasting are multiple
years number of community meetings, including one actually
on stage at Steppenwolf theater itself which was a rather
unique experience for me. I can always say my career now
included performing at stuff and a Steppenwolf is infected
partner with this development. They will provide housing
for our
and,
Sunrise.
And residents at Steppenwolf and it is expected to
revitalize that particular block of Halsted Street at a
time when we all know the community theater environment in
Chicago is actually struggling to emerge from these
post-pandemic times. Are they need all the help they can
get in this product that this project will bring help to
them. I'm, we did is a result of a community process, make
some design changes. There was a very modest reduction in
both height and density, you know, just a small one night,
but I do want to acknowledge that and also a aesthetic
design change in the red ring that. You see, before you
send my masonry elements were added to be in Conformity
with the historic nature of this block, particularly are
just to the north are at the intersection of Halsted and
Willow where there are Landmark buildings and the design
changes were invoked by the appearance of those structures
as well. I am not prepared to move forward with this
project. Now just B. Are there still a few members of the
community that
I have.
I have some.
I have somehow.
I have some outgoing concerns but besides that is that was
mentioned in today's edition of The Daily Line. If you had
an opportunity to read it, talked about the well-received
testimony at the plan commission. We did have quite a few
members of the community who came and testified in favor of
this project at the plan commission hearing us. So
indifference to them on with an acknowledgement that some
of the immediate Neighbours remain opposed to this. I would
ask for it and I vote and I move approval.
All right. Any other questions or comments from committee
members? If not Alderman, Hopkins, moves you pass by the
same row called that was used to determine a quorum. Are
there any objections hearing on the item is past as
revised?
And we are on our last three items. Don't go anywhere.
Katie, cuz you're with us for the next 2. So, the next item
is number to 2155 in the 27th Ward. This is 375. North
Morgan Street at 901 West Kinzie Street. This is an M 2-3
Light Industry district and see 2-2 motor vehicle-related
commercial District to dx-5 downtown mixed-use, district
bench residential, business plan development. The item was
heard and passed by the Chicago plan. Commission, is there
a motion to incorporate all records and fighting from that
hearing by the same role called that was used to determine
Orem swimming class. O moves, are there any objections,
hearing none, the records are Incorporated and we have
attorney Katie janky Dale here to speak on. This item is a
paper application, oke Holdings, 375. LC I'm doing today by
Fred. Let's go to my right. That the applicant the site is
located on the southside of Kenzie between Morgan and
Peoria and include
If you.
the future, can I
Future Guinness Brewery State and the vacant land to its
West the proposed development consists of a new
construction, 43 story, building with up to 360 following
units and 138th parking spaces. The development will
provide 20% support all units on State and we'll make a 3.2
million dollar payment into the neighborhood opportunity
bonus. We work very closely with all of a night in the
local community groups on this project and are available
for any questions. Thank you for your time and
consideration.
Are.
Are there any questions or comments from committee members?
All.
Alderman Lawson, thanks so much for the opportunity fund.
Are there any affordable units on site?
Are.
All right. Any other questions or comments from committee
members?
All right, so hearing none is there a motion to pass by the
same rule called that was used to determine quorum?
Alderwoman Ramirez moves to pass. Are there any objections
hearing none? The item is past as revised.
Okay, moving on to number 22065 in the 27th. Ward this is
370 North Morgan Street. 400 North Morgan Street and 401
North Morgan Street. This is a DS Dash five downtown
Service, District. Tracy 1-5 neighborhood commercial
district and M 2-3 Light Industry. District 2 DX dash 7
downtown mixed-use district. Then to a residential business
plan development incorporate some records. So the item was
hurting passed by the Chicago plan commission and I have a
motion to incorporate all records and findings from the
hearing by the same role call that was used to determine
Quorum. Alder went to Stone moves. Are there any
objections, hearing none, the records are Incorporated, and
we have Katie janky Dale here to speak on this item.
Thank you.
Thank you again, for the record. Katie, janky, tale from
the locker might be a lie. We represent the applicant
Chicago for 13 Carpenter LLC is an affiliate in Vista
Property Group. I'm doing today by our clap from Vista. The
property consists of three sides, located in the southwest
Northwest and northeast corner is Mackenzie and Carpenter
the proposed development consists of three buildings,
consisting of up to 1450 over. Again, all 20% and required
affordable units will be provided on-site and in total, the
project will generate approximately 12.9 million dollars
for the Newburgh opportunities bonus.
Once again.
Once again, the developer worked, very closely with a diet
and the local community groups including neighbors and
Riverwest, West Central Association. And now on this
project and made significant changes as a result. I can
iron table for any questions, but thank you again for your
time and consideration reading this, correct? This is 1544
units.
If we reduce the unit count after we filed, so the final is
1,450, did it once, dogs, are there, any other questions,
or comments from committee members?
I'll
All.
Alderman laspada. Looks like he's got a question on his
phone.
I really appreciate if you present a presentation to the
plane.
Presentation to the plan commission as well. I appreciate
the commitment to affordable housing and also to creating
publicly-accessible Open Spaces. I'm on voting today in
faith in this a fate that you all continue to work with
seed with our relevant departments to make sure that the
infrastructure that we're building in and around your
development supports. Not only the mobility but the
recreational needs of your residence. Start our committee
is moving forward to greet the housing that those working
in the Fulton market area need. But we need to make sure
that our interests
Orchard.
Orchard is keeping up with the cumulative impact of that
development. So happy to vote in faith but we weren't were
counting on collaboration with you. Thank you for coming
from committee members. All right? If there are no more
Jews, do I hear a motion to pass by the same role call that
was used to determine a quorum Alderman? The spot and you
pass. Are there any objections hearing none? The item is
past as revised and we are now moving on to the final item
of our agenda number to 2129 in the 16th ward, this is 1938
to 42 West 63rd Street and this is an RS3 residential,
single unit detached house. District to see 2-1 motor
vehicle-related commercial district and we have a tourney,
Manuel carbon ask you to speak on this item. Good morning
being the last one. I will be brief. So I'll be only an
hour and a half.
It could.
Good morning. Everyone was chairman. Good morning, members
of the committee. Thank you. And good morning. I present to
you with Miss Sylvia Hotel or do you want to work right
now? So installation, a proposal to change donating to a c
2-1 currently, the three locks one has a single structure
commercial building on it. And.
Go to work.
you were vacant, the business is owned by a minority woman
of color and it provides
3.
Dream.
green insulation, spray foam. And it works a lot with the
neighborhood with a community in order to help communities
houses and owners, save energy, and also fight climate
change. What she's looking to do, is it able to have an
office space? She said she wants to be able to have
warehousing and also a place for people to come in and look
at the type of services. Ask question, she's worked with
the city before to help houses, the low-income
neighborhoods upgrade their insulation so that they can
save as dated before money. It will provide about three
jobs in the neighborhood outside of the people that I am
currently employed. It's looking to also,
Promoted.
Promote development in an area that in need of development.
We have had the support of The Honorable councilwoman
Coleman as well. Previous Mr. Lopez Alderman, Lopez. I
apologize. Had Express of work. If we have, if you have any
questions were here for them to respond any questions, any
questions or comments?
all right, Siri
Alright, hearing none. Do I hear a motion to pass by the
same role call that was used to determine Quorum by sure
Lawson moves you pass. Are there any objections hearing
none? The item is past, I would just like to know that by
my count, we have legalized 2233 units of housing today, in
the city of Chicago, and all right. If there's no more
business before the committee, is there a motion to adjourn
Alderman? Sigcho Lopez moves to adjourn all in favor.
Apple.
Opposed. All right, to my opinion, the eyes have it, the
meeting is adjourned.