Zoning Reclassification Map No. 19-H at 7229 N Damen Ave - App No. 22188

Legislation tracker

• Record number: O2023-2017
• Type: Ordinance; category: Zoning Reclassifications
• Status: Council Introduction
• Sponsor: Misc. Transmittal
• Committee: Zoning
• Submitted Date: May 27, 2023
• Introduction Date: May 24, 2023
• Official record: Office of the City Clerk

Impact report

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This ordinance would rezone the property at 7229 North Damen Avenue from an RT-4 Residential Two-Flat, Townhouse and Multi-Unit District to an RM-4.5 Residential Multi-Unit District so the owners can add a fourth apartment in the basement.

Who it affects

• Property owners John and Jenifer Coletta: They could convert their three-unit building into a four-unit building by adding one apartment in the basement.
• Nearby property owners within 250 feet: They were sent written notice of the rezoning request, and the letter states the applicant is not seeking to rezone or buy their property.
• Future residents of the building: One more dwelling unit would be available in the building, with no parking provided.

What changes

• Zoning for the lot changes from RT-4 to RM-4.5.
• The building would go from three to four dwelling units, with the new unit in the basement.
• No additions to the building are proposed.
• No parking spaces will be added.
• The building height stays at 35 feet.

Money

• The applicants' attorney, Rolando Acosta, is listed as receiving an estimated $5,000 in fees from the applicants.

Where: 7229 North Damen Avenue; West Chase Avenue; North Damen Avenue; Map No. 19-H

When: From and after its passage and due publication.

Timeline

• May 24, 2023: Referred, City Council
• Jun 20, 2023: , Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

Documents

• O2023-2017.pdf (Legislation)

Lobbying and money

Computed links; money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.

Who lobbied on it

• John Coletta: REZONING OF 7229 N. DAMEN (2 filings, Apr 1, 2023 to Sep 30, 2023; Rolando Acosta; matched by street address)

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