City of Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals met March 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Chairman Sercye called the meeting to order at 9:30 am and then undertook a roll call to establish the presence of a quorum. The morning hearings commenced with three members present (Sercye, Toia, and Williams).
Motion to approve the minutes from the February 16, 2018 regular meeting made by the Chairman. Second by Williams. Motion carried 3-0; yeas - Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
Motion to approve the March 16, 2018 agenda made by the Chairman. Second by Toia. Motion carried 3-0; yeas - Sercye, Toia and Williams.
9:00 a.m.
Extension Request
96-17-S Zoning District: B3-1 Ward: 49
ApplicanT: 420 Capital Management, LLC
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 1930 W. Chase Avenue / 7305 N. Rogers Avenue
Subject: Application for a special use to permit the establishment of a medical cannabis dispensing facility.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
99-17-S Zoning District: B3-1 Ward: 35
Applicant: 3801 Montrose, LLC
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 3801 W. Montrose Avenue
Subject: Application for a special use to permit the establishment of residential use below the second floor to convert an existing commercial building to a detached house.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
Regular Call
134-18-Z Zoning District: RT-3.5 Ward: 26
Applicant: 2446 W. Huron Inc.
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 2446 W. Huron Street
Subject: Application for a variation to reduce the front setback from the required 14.73' to 6.67', east setback from 2' to zero (west to be 2.71') combined side setback from 5' to 2.71', rear setback from 34.38' to 1.95', rear setback from the rear property line to enclosed parking from 2' to 1.95' for a proposed three-story, single family residence with a detached garage with roof deck and access stair.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
135-18-S Zoning District: B3-1 Ward: 33
Applicant: Luis A. Quito DBA Lush Massage Day Spa
Owner: Khalid Ayyed
Premises Affected: 4411 N. Kimball Avenue
Subject: Application for a special use to establish a massage establishment. Dismissed for Want of Prosecution
136-18-Z Zoning District: RM-4.5 Ward: 2
Applicant: 1655 Burling, LLC
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 1655 N. Burling Street
Subject: Application for a variation to reduce the south setback from 20.8' to zero, north setback from 2.08' to 0.71', combined side setback from 5.2' to 0.71', rear setback from 33.6' to 0.08' for a proposed rear one-story stairway enclosure to connect the garage to the principle building.
Application approved with conditions by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
137-18-Z Zoning District: RM-4.5 Ward: 2
Applicant: 1655 Burling, LLC
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 1655 N. Burling Street
Subject: Application for a variation to relocate a portion of the required 202.8 square feet of rear yard open space to a deck or patio that is more than four feet above grade (176.34 square feet shall be located on the rear patio) for a proposed rear one story stairway enclosure to connect the garage to the principle building.
Application approved with conditions by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
138-18-Z Zoning District: RM-6 Ward: 25
Applicant: Cloud Property Management, LLC 2315 Series
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 2315 W. 24th Place
Subject: Application for a variation to reduce the front setback from the required 14.91' to 10.25', rear setback from 37.29' to 5.25', west setback from 4.8' to 4.75' for two proposed third floor additions on to an existing three-story building being converted to contain eight dwelling units and three parking stalls.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
139-18-Z Zoning District: RM-6 Ward: 25
Applicant: Cloud Property Management, LLC 2315 Series
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 2315 W. 24th Place
Subject: Application for a variation to reduce the minimum parking spaces from eight to three for two proposed third floor additions onto an existing three story building being converted to contain eight dwelling unit building and three parking stalls.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
140-18-Z Zoning District: B3-3 Ward: 15
Applicant: Super Mercado La Gloria
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 4117-25 S. Kedzie Avenue
Subject: Application for a variation to establish a public place of amusement license for a proposed banquet hall.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
141-18-S Zoning District: B1-2 Ward: 6
Applicant: Felicia Ervin
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 7105 S. Halsted Street
Subject: Application for a special use to establish a hair and nail salon.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
142-18-Z Zoning District: RS-3 Ward: 1
Applicant: Jpd Development
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 1640 N. Talman Avenue
Subject: Application for a variation to reduce the front setback from 14.17' to 5.44', north setback from 2' to 1' (south to be 4'), for a proposed front one story open porch with front and side stair runs for the existing four-story, four dwelling unit building with new rear three story open porch.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
143-18-Z Zoning District: RS-3 Ward: 1
Applicant: JPD Development
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 1640 N. Talman Avenue
Subject: Application for a variation to reduce the required rear yard open space from 760.18 square feet to 586.48 square feet for a proposed rear three-story open porch for the existing four-story, four dwelling unit building with new rear three story open porch.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
144-18-Z Zoning District: RT-4 Ward: 2
Applicant: Indeco Holdings Inc.
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 1316 N. Cleaver Street
Subject: Application for a variation to reduce the required minimum lot area per unit from 3,000 square feet to 2,992.08 square feet for a proposed three-story, three dwelling unit building with roof top stairway enclosure, roof deck and a rear open porch.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
145-18-Z Zoning District: RT-4 Ward: 2
Applicant: Indeco Holdings Inc.
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 1316 N. Cleaver Street
Subject: Application for a variation to reduce the south setback from 2' to 1' (north to be 3'), combined side setback from 4.8' to 4' for a proposed three-story, three dwelling unit building with roof top stairway enclosure, roof deck and a rear open porch.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
146-18-S Zoning District: B3-2 Ward: 8
Applicant: Mohamed Tandia DBA Kaedi African Hair Braiding Inc.
Owner: Kim Chul Yong
Premises Affected: 1653 E. 87th Street
Subject: Application for a special use to establish a hair salon.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
147-18-Z Zoning District: B3-3 Ward: 27
Applicant: 2223 W. Madison, LLC
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 2217-19 W. Madison Street
Subject: Application for a variation to reduce the west side setback from the required 12' to 2.66' for a proposed four-story, forty-two dwelling unit building with ground floor commercial use.
Continued to April 27, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.
148-18-Z Zoning District: M1-1 Ward: 45
Applicant: Superior Super Auto Wash Inc.
Owner: First National Bank of Nile, Trust # 588
Premises Affected: 4812-20 W. Lawrence Avenue
Subject: Application for a variation to reduce the rear setback from the required 30' to 1' for a proposed one-story car wash building and trash enclosures.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
149-18-S Zoning District: C1-2 Ward: 2
Applicant: 1840 North Ave. Corp.
Owner: Firoz 1, LLC, Series 1840-42 W North Ave Building
Premises Affected: 1840 W. North Avenue
Subject: Application for a special use to establish an outdoor patio located on the 1st floor roof top of a two-story building to serve a restaurant.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
150-18-S Zoning District: B3-5 Ward: 50
Applicant: Rabbi Eliezer Dimarsky
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 2855 W. Touhy Avenue
Subject: Application for a special use to establish a religious assembly facility.
Continued to April 27, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.
151-18-Z Zoning District: B3-3 Ward: 44
Applicant: Seminary Properties and Management Ltd.
Owner: Donald Martin
Premises Affected: 3647-49 N. Southport Avenue
Subject: Application for a variation to reduce the rear setback from the required 30' to 12' on floors containing dwelling units for a proposed four-story, mixed use building.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
152-18-Z Zoning District: RS-2 Ward: 41
Applicant: Nicola Zodo
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 7435 N. Olcott Avenue
Subject: Application for a variation to reduce the front setback from the required 25.72' to 20.68', north from 4' to 3.96' (south to be.29'), combined side setback from 12' to 8.25' for a proposed front open porch and second floor addition with an attic for the existing one-story, single family residence.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
153-18-Z Zoning District: RM-5 Ward: 43
Applicant: Teresa Andresen
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 1449 N. Astor Street
Subject: Application for a variation to reduce the rear setback from the required 35.52' to zero, rear setback feature from 2' to zero, north and south setback both from 2.64' each to zero, combined side setback from 6.6' to zero for a proposed rear one-story addition to connect to a three-car garage with a roof deck and trellis.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
154-18-Z Zoning District: RM-5 Ward: 43
Applicant: Teresa Andresen
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 1449 N. Astor Street
Subject: Application for a variation to increase the existing 8,780.34 square feet of floor area by 166 square feet which is not more than 15% for a proposed rear one-story addition to connect to a three-car garage with a roof deck and trellis.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
Motion to recess for five minutes made by the Chairman at 11:30 AM. Second by Toia. Motion carried 3-0; yeas - Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
The Board reconvened at 11:35 AM. The Chairman undertook a roll call to establish the presence of a quorum. The hearings continued with three members present (Sercye, Toia, and Williams).
155-18-S Zoning District: B3-1 Ward: 6
Applicant: Art Life Art Inc.
Owner: Equity Properties Inc.
Premises Affected: 606 E. 75th Street
Subject: Application for a special use to establish a tavern.
Continued to May 18, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.
156-18-Z Zoning District: B3-1 Ward: 6
Applicant: Art Life Art Inc.
Owner: Equity Properties Inc.
Premises Affected: 606 E. 75th Street
Subject: Application for a variation to establish a public place of amusement license to provide live entertainment, music, DJ and a cover charge for a proposed tavern.
Continued to May 18, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.
157-18-S Zoning District: B3-2 Ward: 44
Applicant: Bamir Cepe
Owner: Tania D'Agostino
Premises Affected: 3437 N. Sheffield Avenue
Subject: Application for a special use to establish a hair salon.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
158-18-Z Zoning District: RS-3 Ward: 32
Applicant: Garden House Enterprises, LLC
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 2112 N. Hoyne Avenue
Subject: Application for a variation to reduce the north setback from the required 2' to zero (south to be 3.57'), combined side setback from 4.8' to 3.57' for a proposed first, second and third floor addition for the existing three-story, three dwelling unit building with new one story open side stair for access to the new garage roof deck.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
159-18-Z Zoning District: RS-3 Ward: 44
Applicant: Thomas Thrall
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 3115 N. Clifton Avenue
Subject: Application for a variation to reduce the south setback from the required 2.5' to 1.25', (north to be 8.21') for a proposed fourth story dormer addition and to convert the attic to habitable fourth story and a new three story open porch at the existing front building.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
160-18-Z Zoning District: RS-3 Ward: 44
Applicant: Thomas Thrall
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 3115 N. Clifton Avenue
Subject: Application for a variation to increase the height of the existing building from 32.06' to 35' for a proposed fourth story dormer addition.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
161-18-Z Zoning District: RS-3 Ward: 44
Applicant: Thomas Thrall
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 3115 N. Clifton Avenue
Subject: Application for a variation to expand the existing floor area by no more than 7.8% with a 455.52' square foot fourth story dormer addition.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
162-18-Z Zoning District: C1-1 Ward: 47
Applicant: Irving & Clark Property, LLC
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 4000 N. Clark Street
Subject: Application for a variation to reduce the minimum lot area from the required 20,000 square feet to 16,656 square feet for a proposed gas station with three new pumps, retail accessory retail building and car wash.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
163-18-Z Zoning District: C1-1 Ward: 47
Applicant: Irving & Clark Property, LLC
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 4000 N. Clark Street
Subject: Application for a variation to install required ornamental fencing at the property lines.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
105-18-S Zoning District: C1-1 Ward: 47
Applicant: Irving & Clark Property, LLC
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 4000 N. Clark Street
Subject: Application for a special use to establish a gas station with three gas pumps, one-story accessory retail building and a car wash.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
164-18-Z Zoning District: B3-2 Ward: 32
Applicant: 2829 Clybourn, LLC
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 2835 N. Clybourn Avenue
Subject: Application for a variation to reduce the minimum lot area from the required 15,000 square feet to 14,062.5* square feet for a proposed four-story, retail and fifteen dwelling unit building.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
98-18-Z Zoning District: B3-2 Ward: 32
Applicant: 2829 Clybourn, LLC
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 2835 N. Clybourn Avenue
Subject: Application for a variation to reduce the rear garage feature setback from the required 2' to zero for a proposed four-story, retail and fifteen dwelling unit building.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
165-18-Z Zoning District: B3-2 Ward: 32
Applicant: 2829 Clybourn, LLC
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 2839 N. Clybourn Avenue
Subject: Application for a variation to reduce the minimum lot area from the required 15,000 square feet to 14,062.5 square feet for a proposed four story, retail and fifteen dwelling unit building.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
99-18-Z Zoning District: B3-2 Ward: 32
Applicant: 2829 Clybourn, LLC
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 2839 N. Clybourn Avenue
Subject: Application for a variation to reduce the rear garage feature setback from 2' to zero for a proposed four-story, retail and fifteen dwelling unit building.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
672-17-Z Zoning District: RT-4 Ward: 43
Applicant: Lisa Cartwright
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 2040 N. Fremont Street
Subject: Application for a variation to reduce the rear setback from the required 35' to 23.3' for a proposed rear addition with terrace and an unenclosed stairway to access a garage roof deck.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
681-17-S Zoning District: C1-2 Ward: 30
Applicant: Pnc Bank N. A.
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 3844 W. Belmont Avenue
Subject: Application for a special use to establish a two-lane drive up automatic teller machine which shall be accessory to the existing bank at 3821 W. Belmont Avenue.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
50-18-S Zoning District: B3-2 Ward: 39
Applicant: Foster Shell Mart Inc.
Owner: Riteline Properties, LLC
Premises Affected: 5147-49 N. Kimball Avenue / 5149-57 W. Foster Avenue
Subject: Application for a special use to establish a new one-story retail building with a one lane car wash to serve the existing gas station facility.
Continued to April 27, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.
71-18-S Zoning District: B3-2 Ward: 44
Applicant: C & F Building, LLC
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 950 W. Addison Street
Subject: Application for a special use to establish a rooftop patio located on the fourth floor and roof top to serve an existing restaurant located on the lower level and first floor.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
73-18-Z Zoning District: RS-3 Ward: 47
Applicant: Nathan Chamberlain
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 3911 N. Hermitage Avenue
Subject: Application for a variation to reduce the rear setback from the required 14' to 1.28', north setback from 2' to 0.3' for a proposed second floor addition and a rear one story addition with roof deck for the existing single family residence.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
74-18-Z Zoning District: RS-3 Ward: 47
Applicant: Nathan Chamberlain
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 3911 N. Hermitage Avenue
Subject: Application for a variation to relocate the existing 101.11 square feet of rear yard open space to the rear roof deck which shall serve the existing single family residence.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
75-18-Z Zoning District: RS-3 Ward: 47
Applicant: Nathan Chamberlain
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 3911 N. Hermitage Avenue
Subject: Application for a variation to increase the non-conforming floor area ratio by 59 square feet with a proposed second floor addition and a rear one story addition with roof deck for the proposed single family residence.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
88-18-S Zoning District: B3-1 Ward: 45
Applicant: Shiv Shatki Investment Inc. d/b/a/ Community Food and Liquor 1
Owner: Skil Plaza, LLC
Premises Affected: 5530 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Subject: Application for a special use to establish a liquor store.
Application approved by voice vote. 3-0; yeas – Sercye, Toia, and Williams.
110-18-Z Zoning District: C1-2 Ward: 47
Applicant: The Renslow, LLC
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 5015-23 N. Clark Street
Subject: Application for a variation to reduce the rear setback from the required 5' to zero, the rear north east setback from 16' to zero for a proposed four-story retail and nine dwelling unit addition to an existing two-story, retail building.
Continued to April 27, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.
111-18-Z Zoning District: RT-4 Ward: 1
Applicant: K K Court Investment Inc.
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 2430 W. Moffat Street
Subject: Application for a variation to reduce the minimum lot area per unit from 3,000 square feet to 2991.84 square feet for a proposed threestory, three dwelling unit building with a rooftop stairway enclosure.
Continued to April 27, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.
123-18-Z Zoning District: RS-2 Ward: 9
Applicant: Alex Veitsman
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 618 W. 129th Place
Subject: Application for a variation to reduce the front setback from the required 22.82' to 14.12' for a proposed front one story addition to the existing single family residence.
Continued to April 27, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.
124-18-Z Zoning District: RM-5 Ward: 43
Applicant: Chicago Title Land Trust Company, as Trustee under Trust Agreement dated October 17, 2017, Trust # 8002376138
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 1830 N. Mohawk Street
Subject: Application for a variation to reduce the front setback from the required 6.6' to zero, rear setback from 33.32' to zero, north setback from 2' to zero (south to be zero), combined side setback from 4.8' to zero for a proposed four-story, single family residence with roof deck, front stairs and landing, fences, and rear open patio.
Continued to April 27, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.
125-18-Z Zoning District: RM-5 Ward: 43
Applicant: Chicago Title Land Trust Company, as Trustee under Trust Agreement dated October 17, 2017, Trust # 8002376138
Owner: Same as applicant
Premises Affected: 1830 N. Mohawk Street
Subject: Application for a variation to relocate the required rear yard open space on the garage roof deck which will serve a proposed fourstory, single family residence with roof deck, front stairs and landing, fences, and rear open patio.
Continued to April 27, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.
The Chairman moved to recess at 1:00 pm. Second by Williams. Motion carried 3-0; yeasSercye, Toia and Williams.
The Board reconvened at 2:05 pm. The Chairman undertook a roll call to establish the presence of a quorum. The afternoon hearings commenced with three members present (Sercye, Toia, and Williams).
https://www.cityofchicago.org/content/dam/city/depts/zlup/Administrative_Reviews_and_Approvals/Agendas/ZBA_Mar_2018_Minutes.pdf
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