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

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- 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](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=58C81717-4305-EE11-8F6D-001DD806E1D0)

## Impact report

> Written by AI from [the official document](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/lsmatterattachmentspublic/797d28ee-1cdd-4914-bbef-4969cb19cd54.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/lsmatterattachmentspublic/797d28ee-1cdd-4914-bbef-4969cb19cd54.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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