Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards - 2026-02-17

Intergovernmental agreement with Regional Transportation Authority for Belmont Blue Line Equitable Transit Oriented Development Study Plan in the 35th Ward. Total project cost $145,000 with $29,000 from DPD corporate funds. Two-year timeline to evaluate zoning, land use, and promote affordable housing near the station.

Amendment to municipal code sections 17-3-308 and 17-4-0301 allowing additional parking above one-to-one ratio in downtown district buildings near CTA/Metra stations, subject to aldermanic approval and payment to affordable housing fund or adopt-a-landmark fund. Applies to all eight downtown district aldermen.

Amendment to municipal code section 17-7-4 replacing ADU allowed area boundaries, adding Alderman Conway, Yancey, Villegas (east of Cicero), and Cardona's wards. Combines zones 10 and 11 into one larger zone for Cruz and Cardona wards. Program goes live April 1.

Amendment restricting new gas stations from locating within 1,000 feet of existing gas stations or on same block face as RS1, RS2, or RS3 residential zoning. Addresses saturation of gas stations on South and West sides (246 stations vs 400+ citywide).

Historical landmark designation extending Logan Square Boulevards district through 26th Ward including 1600-1800 blocks of North Humboldt Boulevard, 1000-1100 block of North Sacramento, and east side of 900 block of North Sacramento Boulevard. Includes 108 mostly residential buildings, 90 contributing.

Historical landmark designation for Original Providence Baptist Church at 515 North Pine Avenue in 37th Ward. Church building from 1902 and attached school building from 1928. Third oldest black church in Chicago, second oldest black Baptist congregation, founded 1863.

Rezoning from RM5 to RM5.5 and residential planned development in 4th Ward for 90 dwelling units in four 4-story buildings on vacant 41,978 sq ft site. 18 units will be on-site ARO units. Developed by Capricorn Design and Build in four phases. Seeks rear setback reduction from 50 to 21 feet.

Amendment to PD 1439 in 32nd Ward for approximately 30-acre mixed-use development along Chicago River. Phase D starting October 2025 includes 700+ units, condos, apartments, retail, hotel, and nearly 2 acres of public open space. Industrial quarter conversion fee over $18M, North Branch bonus fee over $12M. Projected $30M+ annual real estate taxes by 2031.

Rezoning from DS3 to DX10 and residential planned development in 34th Ward. Two-phase project: Phase 1 renovates 8-story Hill Binding Company building (1912, Daniel H. Burnham) into 111 units; Phase 2 adds 27-story tower with 214 units. Total 325 apartments with 106-space parking garage and 65 on-site ARO units.

Amendment to PD 1431 Subarea B in 34th Ward to allow social equity cannabis dispensary in existing two-story commercial building. Operator is Equidized Holdings LLC partnering with National Diversity and Inclusion Cannabis Alliance (WBE/MBE certified). License exclusive to this operator only.

Rezoning from C15 to DX5 in 2nd Ward for social equity cannabis dispensary at southeast corner of Wells and Division in existing condo building. 2,500 sq ft retail space, hours 9AM-10PM daily, 12-15 employees. Cameras wired to police, deliveries through internal garage. Social equity applicant includes member with prior cannabis offense and Hermine Hartman (Indigo founder).

Rezoning from M11 to B23 in 1st Ward for new 4-story 21-unit residential building with 11 parking spaces on currently vacant property near the 606 trail and Western Blue Line.

Modification of previously approved type one zoning change in 17th Ward, decreasing size and scale of proposed renovation and adaptive reuse project at B32 to B32.

Rezoning from M12 to B23 in 27th Ward for new 3-story 6-unit residential building with 3 parking spaces. Includes rear setback reduction from 30 to 23 feet.

Lot division in 36th Ward rezoning 2302 West Huron from RM6 to RT4 for new 2-unit building, and 2300 West Huron remains RM6 with existing 10-unit building.

Rezoning from RS3 to RT4 in 26th Ward to allow 3 residential units in existing structure, deconversion from 4 smaller units to 3 total units.

Rezoning from B31 to RM5 in 8th Ward for 3-story residential unit building.

Rezoning from RT4 to RM5 in 24th Ward for new 3-story 6-unit residential building with 3 parking spaces on vacant corner lot near California Pink Line (1,670 feet). Multiple setback reductions requested.

Rezoning from RS3 to RT4 in 25th Ward to allow third residential unit in basement of existing 2.5-story building near Damon Pink Line (1,000 feet). Multiple existing setback variations.

Rezoning from C13 to B25 (amended from original C15 request) in 30th Ward for new 5-story 6-unit residential building with 6 parking spaces. Rear setback reduction from 30 to 19'4"; parking increased from 50% to 100%.

Rezoning from RT4 to RM4.5 in 17th Ward to allow 2 additional basement dwelling units in existing 4-unit building for total of 6 units. Parking reduction from 1 to 0; front setback to 9'2".

Amendment in 40th Ward increasing unit count from 26 to 28 units in 5-story building to provide one additional on-site ARO unit (6 total instead of 5). Parking reduced from 17 to 15 spaces.

Rezoning from B31 to B22 in 14th Ward for four 3-unit residential buildings (12 total units) on long-vacant 100x126 ft parcel. One-to-one parking provided.

Rezoning from RT4 to RM4.5 in 36th Ward for new 2-story 6-unit residential building with 6 parking spaces on 4,819 sq ft property. Setback variations for front, rear, and side.

Rezoning from B11 to B12 in 23rd Ward to correct zoning for existing 3-unit building where 2nd floor was converted back to residential from office use.

Rezoning from B33 to B23 in 25th Ward to allow conversion of existing 3-unit building to 4-unit building including 2 ground floor units.

Rezoning from B31 to C31 in 30th Ward for limited manufacturing (hand assembly of cabinetry and building materials). Parking variation to provide only 1 space.

Rezoning from B31 to B23 in 33rd Ward for new 3-unit residential building with 3 parking spaces on currently vacant lot. Three 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartments.

Rezoning from B23 to C11 in 17th Ward for auto repair shop to allow motor vehicle services license for engine and transmission repair.

Rezoning from B11 to C11 in 31st Ward for motor vehicle services license to repair engines and transmissions.

Rezoning from M12 to B23 in 47th Ward for mixed-use or residential development near 606 trail and Western Blue Line. Consistent with Western Avenue corridor study and Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber master plan.

Rezoning from RT4 to RM5 in 25th Ward to lawfully establish all 6 dwelling units in existing building (4 currently recognized as lawful).

Rezoning from RM4.5 to RS3 in 32nd Ward to return property to original zoning after repairs completed per prior agreement.

Rezoning from C12 to B23 in 25th Ward to convert ground floor commercial to 5 residential units (28 total). All 5 new units ADA accessible Type A compliant; 3 will be CHA voucher ready. Parking reduced from 34 to 32 spaces.

Rezoning from C11 to B23 in 30th Ward for 6-unit residential building on former gas station site requiring environmental cleanup.

Rezoning from B32 to B25 in 44th Ward for 99-unit residential building near Belmont Red/Purple/Brown Line station. Bicycle parking reduced from 99 to 50; rear yard and alley landscaping variations.

Rezoning from B31 to RT4 in 27th Ward for renovation of 3-flat formerly in hospital PD. Property was part of disbanded PD that went to B district; rezoning connects it to adjacent R4 zoning.

Rezoning from C12 to B23 in 28th Ward to allow ground floor residential in existing 2-story building currently in demolition court. Applicant promised to clean up architectural features.

Rezoning from B22 to C12 in 35th Ward to allow eyebrow procedure (similar to tattoo) and massage services at existing beauty shop.

Rezoning from B31 to C12 in 27th Ward for 3-story, 45-foot, 12,000 sq ft rescue animal shelter and spay/neuter clinic with 32 parking spaces. Applicant is Mission Compassion Paul Inc.

Rezoning of 1123-1237 West 95th Street from RS1, RS3, and B31 to RT4 in 21st Ward as part of 95th Street corridor plan. Substitute amended portion around Racine.

Rezoning from B23 to RT4 in 21st Ward at 9414-9434 South Halsted Street and 9443 South Green Street.

Permit fee waiver of $15,000 for new 3-story 6-flat infill building in North Kenwood Multiple Resource Historic District in 4th Ward. $2.8M construction cost with attached 2-car carport and detached 3-car carport with roof deck.

Permit fee waiver of $1,032,000 for former Banker's Building landmark in 34th Ward. $182M renovation converting 303,000 sq ft to 400 apartments with 120 affordable units at 60% AMI average.

Permit fee waiver of $400,000 for former Central YMCA building landmark in 34th Ward. $85M renovation converting 207,000 sq ft office to 206 apartments with 811 sq ft retail.