City of Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals met Oct. 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The Chairman Has Determined That An In-Person Meeting Is Not Practical Or Prudent. Accordingly, Attendance At This Meeting Will Not Have A Physical Location And Will Be By Remote Means Only. Instructions For How To Access This Meeting, Provide Written Comment And Participate In Public Testimony Are Provided On The Board’s Website: www.chicago.gov/zba.
Approval of the minutes from the September 18, 2020 regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals (“Board”).
Approval of the agenda for the October 16, 2020 regular meeting of the Board. 9:00 A.M.
321-20-S ZONING DISTRICT: DX-16 WARD: 42
APPLICANT: UrbanX Learning dba GCE Lab School
OWNER: 9 W. Washington Street, LLC
PREMISES AFFECTED: 9 W. Washington Street, 4th Floor
SUBJECT: Application for a special use to construct a tenant build out of the fourth floor for a high school in an existing four-story building with a change of use from office/ business. The fourth floor and lobby entrance at the first floor will be built out.
· Approved
322-20-Z ZONING DISTRICT: B2-2 WARD: 11
APPLICANT: Jiarong Zhang
OWNER: Same as applicant
PREMISES AFFECTED: 1005 W. 31st Street
SUBJECT: Application for a variation to reduce the west side setback from the required 5' to 1', east setback from 5' to 3' for a proposed four-story, mixed use building with fourth floor rooftop access and ground floor commercial use.
· Approved
323-20-Z ZONING DISTRICT: RS-1 WARD: 41
APPLICANT: Agnieszka Ulanowicz-Weeks and Lawrence Weeks
OWNER: Same as applicant
PREMISES AFFECTED: 6709 N. Kinzua Avenue
SUBJECT: Application for a variation to reduce the front yard setback from the required 30.75' to 8' for a proposed one-story, front addition to the existing one-story, single family residence.
· Approved
324-20-S ZONING DISTRICT: B3-1 WARD: 33
APPLICANT: Roshni Nails Chicago Ltd
OWNER: Damen Montrose, LLC
PREMISES AFFECTED: 2000 W. Montrose Avenue
SUBJECT: Application for a special use to establish a beauty salon.
· Approved
325-20-S ZONING DISTRICT: B3-2 WARD: 40
APPLICANT: Freyja Inc.
OWNER: Damen Argyle, LLC
PREMISES AFFECTED: 4955 N. Damen Avenue
SUBJECT: Application for a special use to establish a hair salon.
· Approved
326-20-S ZONING DISTRICT: B1-2 WARD: 47
APPLICANT: Roam Salon, LLC
OWNER: Steven E.Gross
PREMISES AFFECTED: 4330 N. Lincoln Avenue
SUBJECT: Application for a special use to establish a hair salon.
· Approved
327-20-S ZONING DISTRICT: B3-2 WARD: 1
APPLICANT: Melissa Gomez dba Dynamic Salon Spa Studios, Co.
OWNER: Gaspar Gomez
PREMISES AFFECTED: 1754 W. Division Street #1
SUBJECT: Application for a special use to establish a massage establishment.
· Approved
328-20-Z ZONING DISTRICT: RT-4 WARD: 3
APPLICANT: Jamil Walden
OWNER: Same as applicant
PREMISES AFFECTED: 5329 S. Wabash Avenue
SUBJECT: Application for a variation to reduce the north side setback from the required 2' to zero (south to be 5.33') for a proposed two-story, rear addition to the existing two-story, three dwelling unit building.
· Approved
329-20-S ZONING DISTRICT: DX-3 WARD: 27
APPLICANT: CWAZ, LLC
OWNER: Linda Strauss-Miller beneficiary of Chicago Title land Trust dated
12/01/06 - Trust No. 502-4348
PREMISES AFFECTED: 1152 W. Randolph Street
SUBJECT: Application for a special use to establish an adult use cannabis dispensary.
· Approved with conditions
330-20-Z ZONING DISTRICT: RS-3 WARD: 48
APPLICANT: Greg Shipley
OWNER: Same as applicant
PREMISES AFFECTED: 1421 W. Edgewater Avenue
SUBJECT: Application for a variation to reduce the front setback from the required 10.28' to 4.06', west side setback from 2' to 0.17' (east to be 3.1'), combined side setback from 5' to 3.25' for a new loft within an existing two-story, two dwelling unit building with new front balcony.
· Approved
331-20-Z ZONING DISTRICT: RS-3 WARD: 48
APPLICANT: Greg Shipley
OWNER: Same as applicant
PREMISES AFFECTED: 1421 W. Edgewater Avenue
SUBJECT: Application for a variation to increase the maximum 2,221.08 square feet of floor area that has existed for more than fifty years to 2,581.43 square feet for a total of 2,911.43 square feet for a proposed new loft in an existing two-story, two dwelling unit building.
· Approved
332-20-Z ZONING DISTRICT: C1-2 WARD: 26
APPLICANT: 811 N Francisco Inc.
OWNER: Same as applicant
PREMISES AFFECTED: 807 N. Francisco Avenue
SUBJECT: Application for a variation to reduce the rear setback on floors containing dwelling units from the required 30' to 2' for a proposed four-story, rear deck structure onto a four-story, four dwelling unit building.
· Denied
333-20-Z ZONING DISTRICT: B3-1 WARD: 39
APPLICANT: Zeal Investments, LLC
OWNER: Same as applicant
PREMISES AFFECTED: 6151 N. Milwaukee Avenue
SUBJECT: Application for a variation to reduce the rear setback on floors containing dwelling units from the required 30' to 22.63' for a proposed second story addition with one dwelling unit to an existing one-story office building.
· Approved
334-20-Z ZONING DISTRICT: B3-1 WARD: 39
APPLICANT: Zeal Investments, LLC
OWNER: Same as applicant
PREMISES AFFECTED: 6151 N. Milwaukee Avenue
SUBJECT: Application for a variation to reduce the minimum lot area from the required 2,500 square feet to 2,400 square feet for a proposed new second story addition to the existing one-story office building.
· Approved
335-20-S ZONING DISTRICT: RT-4 WARD: 24
APPLICANT: Lawndale Christian Legal Center
OWNER: Same as applicant
PREMISES AFFECTED: 1449 S. Keeler Avenue
SUBJECT: Application for a special use to establish a transitional residence.
· Continued to December 18, 2020
336-20-Z ZONING DISTRICT: RT-4 WARD: 24
APPLICANT: Lawndale Christian Legal Center
OWNER: Same as applicant
PREMISES AFFECTED: 1449 S. Keeler Avenue
SUBJECT: Application for a variation to reduce the front setback from the required 15' to zero, the opposite street side north side setback from 5' to zero, rear setback from 37.67' to 10' the front property line to open parking from 20' to 7' for a proposed three-story addition to an existing two-story school building to be converted to a transitional residence and eleemosynary office with twenty-three on site accessory parking spaces.
· Continued to December 18, 2020
337-20-Z ZONING DISTRICT: RT-4 WARD: 24
APPLICANT: Lawndale Christian Legal Center
OWNER: Same as applicant
PREMISES AFFECTED: 1449 S. Keeler Avenue
SUBJECT: Application for a variation to increase the allowable height from the maximum 38' to 39.45' for a proposed three-story addition to the existing two-story building to be converted to a transitional residence and eleemosynary office with twenty-three on site accessory parking spaces.
· Continued to December 18, 2020
338-20-Z ZONING DISTRICT: RT-4 WARD: 24
APPLICANT: Lawndale Christian Legal Center
OWNER: Same as applicant
PREMISES AFFECTED: 1449 S. Keeler Avenue
SUBJECT: Application for a variation to reduce the rear yard open space from the required 1,836.46 square feet to 807 square feet for a proposed three-story addition to the existing two-story school building to be converted to a transitional residence and eleemosynary office with twenty-three on site accessory parking spaces.
· Continued to December 18, 2020
339-20-S ZONING DISTRICT: B3-2 WARD: 18
APPLICANT: Chick-fil-A. Inc.
OWNER: Ford City Realty, LLC
PREMISES AFFECTED: 4733 W. 76th Street
SUBJECT: Application for a special use to expand an existing drive-through facility to serve a fast food restaurant.
· Approved
340-20-S ZONING DISTRICT: B3-2 WARD: 6
APPLICANT: Self-Help Federal Credit Union
OWNER: Seaway Chatham, LLC
PREMISES AFFECTED: 631-59 E. 87th Street / 8700-10 S. Langley Avenue
SUBJECT: Application for a special use to establish a two-lane drive through facility with automated teller machine to serve the existing bank located at 645 E. 87th Street.
· Approved
341-20-Z ZONING DISTRICT: RT-4 WARD: 4
APPLICANT: Vandersea Enterprises, LLC
OWNER: Gregory Walker and Terry Runyon
PREMISES AFFECTED: 4337 S. Langley Avenue
SUBJECT: Application for a variation to reduce the north and south yard side setbacks from 2' each to zero each, combined side yard setback from 4.08' to zero for a proposed two story, single family residence with detached two car garage.
· Approved
342-20-Z ZONING DISTRICT: RM-5 WARD: 27
APPLICANT: JL Development, LLC
OWNER: Same as applicant
PREMISES AFFECTED: 719 N. Elizabeth Street
SUBJECT: Application for a variation to reduce the rear setback from the required 30' to 2', south side setback from 3.84' to zero, north side from 3.84' zero, combined side setback from 9.6' to zero for two proposed 10' high rolling gates in the rear of a proposed four-story, five dwelling unit building with five parking spaces.
· Approved
343-20-S ZONING DISTRICT: M1-1/ M2-2 WARD: 18
APPLICANT: Mi Canchita Indoor Field, LLC
OWNER: Yolanda and Jose Dominguez / Chulis, LLC
PREMISES AFFECTED: 7625 S. Kedzie Avenue
SUBJECT: Application for a special use to establish a sports and recreation, participation use within an existing one-story building with new on-site parking areas.
· Continued to December 18, 2020
344-20-Z ZONING DISTRICT: M1-1/ M2-2 WARD: 18
APPLICANT: Mi Canchita Indoor Field, LLC
OWNER: Yolanda & Jose Dominguez / Chulis, LLC
PREMISES AFFECTED: 7625 S. Kedzie Avenue
SUBJECT: Application for a variation to eliminate the one required loading berth for a proposed Sports and Recreation participant use in an existing one-story building.
· Continued to December 18, 2020
345-20-S ZONING DISTRICT: C1-1 WARD: 30
APPLICANT: Ag Bells II, LLC
OWNER: Chicago Title and Land Trust Company ATUT Trust Number 42200
PREMISES AFFECTED: 5308 W. Belmont Avenue
SUBJECT: Application for a special use to establish a single lane drive-through to serve a proposed fast food restaurant.
· Approved with conditions
346-20-S ZONING DISTRICT: B3-2 WARD: 2
APPLICANT: Beautyhood Limited
OWNER: Paul Travlos
PREMISES AFFECTED: 1518 N. Ashland Avenue
SUBJECT: Application for a special use to establish a hair and nail salon.
· Approved
347-20-S ZONING DISTRICT: B3-2 WARD: 2
APPLICANT: Beautyhood Limited
OWNER: Paul Travos
PREMISES AFFECTED: 1518 N. Ashland Avenue
SUBJECT: Application for a special use to establish a body art service (permanent make up).
· Approved
348-20-Z ZONING DISTRICT: RT-4 WARD: 32
APPLICANT: Trust PM 1206
OWNER: Same as applicant
PREMISES AFFECTED: 1206 W. Wellington Avenue
SUBJECT: Application for a variation to reduce the rear setback from the required 34.72' to 2.12', west side setback from 3' to zero (east to be 2.94'), combined side setback from 7.5' to 2.94' for a proposed enclosed walkway and stair from garage to basement, garage roof deck access stair and a raised terrace on the rear of an existing three-story single family residence.
· Denied
349-20-Z ZONING DISTRICT: RT-4 WARD: 32
APPLICANT: Trust PM 1206
OWNER: Same as applicant
PREMISES AFFECTED: 1206 W. Wellington Avenue
SUBJECT: Application for a variation to relocate the required rear yard open space of 302 square feet to a garage roof deck for a proposed enclosed walkway and stair from the garage to basement, a garage roof deck access stair and a raised terrace on the rear of an existing three-story single family residence.
· Denied
350-20-S ZONING DISTRICT: C1-3 WARD: 33
APPLICANT: Matt Wilbur
OWNER: Matthew J. Wilbur Declaration trust dated 03/24/1999
PREMISES AFFECTED: 2803 W. Henderson Street
SUBJECT: Application for a special use to establish two ground floor live work units for a total of twenty dwelling units in the four-story building with twenty on-site parking spaces.
· Approved
351-20-S ZONING DISTRICT: B3-2 WARD: 1
APPLICANT: Keeper Property Holdings, LLC
OWNER: Same as applicant
PREMISES AFFECTED: 1601 W. Ohio Street
SUBJECT: Application for a special use to convert the existing four-story mixed use (retail and three dwelling unit building) to a three dwelling unit building with first floor interior alteration.
· Approved
352-20-S ZONING DISTRICT: PMD-15 WARD: 29
APPLICANT: Clade9 Chicago, LLC and 5851 W Dickens, LLC
OWNER: JR Property Development, LLC
PREMISES AFFECTED: 5851 W. Dickens Avenue
SUBJECT: Application for a special use to establish a cannabis craft grow facility.
· Approved
353-20-S ZONING DISTRICT: PMD-15 WARD: 29
APPLICANT: Clade9 Chicago, LLC and 5851 W. Dickens, LLC
OWNER: Jr Development, LLC
PREMISES AFFECTED: 5851 W. Dickens Avenue
SUBJECT: Application for a special use to establish a cannabis processing facility.
· Approved
CONTINUANCES
16-20-Z ZONING DISTRICT: RM-5 WARD: 4
APPLICANT: Willie Brickhouse
OWNER: Same as applicant
PREMISES AFFECTED: 4124 S. Berkeley Avenue
SUBJECT: Application for a variation to reduce the front setback from the front building line from the required 20’ to 6.97’, rear setback from the required 21.64' to 0.35', north side setback from 2' to zero (south to be 2') combined side setback from 4' to 2', the rear property line located at 10' from the centerline of the alley from the required 2' to 0.35 for a rear attached one car garage and a rear two story addition and a rooftop stairway enclosure to the existing single family home.
· Approved
17-20-Z ZONING DISTRICT: RM-5 WARD: 4
APPLICANT: Willie Brickhouse
OWNER: Same as applicant
PREMISES AFFECTED: 4124 S. Berkeley Avenue
SUBJECT: Application for a variation to reduce the rear yard open space from the required seventy-six square feet to zero for a proposed rear two-story addition with a rear attached one-car garage.
· Approved
277-20-S ZONING DISTRICT: C1-2 WARD: 1
APPLICANT: 1618-1624 Grand, LLC
OWNER: Same as applicant
PREMISES AFFECTED: 1620 W. Grand Avenue
SUBJECT: Application for a special use to establish residential use below the second floor for a proposed four-story, eight dwelling unit building and a detached eight car garage.
· Approved
278-20-Z ZONING DISTRICT: C1-2 WARD: 1
APPLICANT: 1618-1624 Grand, LLC
OWNER: Same as applicant
PREMISES AFFECTED: 1620 W. Grand Avenue
SUBJECT: Application for a variation to reduce the minimum lot area from the required 8,000 square feet to 7,350 square feet for a proposed four-story, eight dwelling unit building with a detached eight car garage.
· Approved
279-20-Z ZONING DISTRICT: C1-2 WARD: 1
APPLICANT: 1618-1624 Grand, LLC
OWNER: Same as applicant
PREMISES AFFECTED: 1620 W. Grand Avenue
SUBJECT: Application for a variation to increase the building height from the maximum 45' to 48.58' for a proposed four-story, eight dwelling unit building with a detached eight car garage.
· Approved
280-20-Z ZONING DISTRICT: C1-2 WARD: 1
APPLICANT: 1618-1624 Grand, LLC
OWNER: Same as applicant
PREMISES AFFECTED: 1620 W. Grand Avenue
SUBJECT: Application for a variation to increase the area for an accessory building in the rear setback from 1,323 square feet to 1,442 square feet for a proposed four-story, eight dwelling unit building with a detached eight car garage.
· Approved
283-20-Z ZONING DISTRICT: RT-4 WARD: 27
APPLICANT: Becky Keeler
OWNER: Same as applicant
PREMISES AFFECTED: 1636 W. Warren Boulevard
SUBJECT: Application for a variation to reduce the rear setback from the required 37.5' to 22.79', east side setback from 2' to 0.08' (west to be 1.4'), combined side setback from 3.99' to 1.48', the enclosed parking spaces accessing alleys from 2' to 0.08' for a proposed two-car parking stall carport with roof deck and bridge accessing the roof deck from the rear open porch of the existing two story residential building.
· Approved
284-20-Z ZONING DISTRICT: RT-4 WARD: 27
APPLICANT: Becky Keeler
OWNER: Same as applicant
PREMISES AFFECTED: 1636 W. Warren Boulevard
SUBJECT: Application for a variation to relocate the rear yard open space of 162.01 square feet to the two car carport with roof deck and a bridge accessing the roof deck from the rear open porch at the rear of the two-story residential building.
· Approved
290-20-S ZONING DISTRICT: B3-2 WARD: 1
APPLICANT: Old Town Barbershop Co.
OWNER: Karkif Division 2, LLC
PREMISES AFFECTED: 1805-09 W. Division Street
SUBJECT: Application for a special use to establish a barber shop.
· Approved
Approval of the written resolutions containing findings of fact consistent with the votes of the Board for Board Cal No. 152-20-S.
Approval of the written resolutions containing findings of fact consistent with the votes of the Board at its September 18, 2020 regular meeting, with the exception of Board Cal. Nos. 285-20-S, 288-20-S, 289-20-S, 292-20-Z, 293-20-Z, 294-20-Z, 306-20-Z, 252-20-S and 253-20-Z.
Adjournment.
https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/zlup/Administrative_Reviews_and_Approvals/Agendas/ZBA_Oct_2020_Decisions.pdf
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