115 feet – 11 story LG Development has proposed to the Chicago Plan commission a building that is 11 storys tall which does not fit into the west loop neighborhood.
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115 feet – 11 story LG Development has proposed to the Chicago Plan commission a building that is 11 storys tall which does not fit into the west loop neighborhood.
New Post has been published on Stop 111 S. Peoria St. Chicago
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115 feet - 11 story
LG Development has proposed to the Chicago Plan commission a building that is 11 storys tall which does not fit into the west loop neighborhood.
North Side of 111 South Peoria street
Show up to the Chicago Plan commissions meeting on March 17th 2016 10am 121 North LaSalle Street Chicago IL 60602
Stand up and Be Heard March 17, at 10am
#WestLoop
Plan of Development for March 17 2016 Plan Commission 111 South Peoria street has been scheduled for review by the Chicago Plan Commission on March 17th 2016 at 10am.Â
New Post has been published on Stop 111 S. Peoria St. Chicago
New Post has been published on http://111speoria.com/plan-development-march-17-2016-plan-commission/
Plan of Development for March 17 2016 Plan Commission
111 South Peoria street has been scheduled for review by the Chicago Plan Commission on March 17th 2016 at 10am. Below is the amendment to change 111 South Peoria’s Zoning ordinance.
 Stand up and Be Heard March 17, at 10am
CITY OF CHICAGO
APPLICATION FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHICAGO ZONING ORDINANCE
1. ADDRESS of the property Applicant is seeking to rezone:
111-19 South Peoria Street/110-20 South Green Street _______
2. Ward Number that property is located in: 27th
3. APPLICANT LG Development Group, LLC_ _____
ADDRESS 2234 W. North Ave
CITY Chicago STATE IL ZIP CODE 60647 PHONE 312-327-3350 CONTACT PERSON Michael Ezgur
4. Is the Applicant the owner of the property? YES X NO If the Applicant is not the owner of the property, please provide the following information regarding the owner and attach written authorization from the owner allowing the applicant to proceed.
OWNER __
ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP CODE
PHONE CONTACT PERSON
5. If the Applicant/Owner of the property has obtained a lawyer as their representative for the rezoning, please provide the following information:
ATTORNEY Michael Ezgur
ADDRESS 1030 W. Chicago Ave. CITY Chicago
CITY Chicago STATE IL ZIP CODE 60642
PHONE 312-327-3350 FAX 312-327-3315 6. If the applicant is a legal entity (Corporation, LLC, Partnership, etc.) please provide the names of all owners as disclosed on the Economic Disclosure Statements.
Brian Goldberg, Marc Lifshin, Barry Howard
7. On what date did the owner acquire legal title to the subject property?
8. Has the present owner previously rezoned this property? If Yes, when?
No
9. Present Zoning District: DS-3 . Proposed Zoning District: DX-5 then to PD
10. Lot Size in square feet (or dimensions): 27,740.72 s.f.
11. Current Use of the property: Surface parking lot
12. Reason for rezoning the property: Redevelopment of the Property
13. Describe the proposed use of the property after the rezoning. Indicate the number of dwelling units; number of parking spaces; approximate square footage of any commercial space; and height of the proposed building. (BE SPECIFIC): Development of a nine story plus penthouse, 115 feet tall, residential building, consisting of 79 residential dwelling units, 94 parking spaces and one loading berth.
14. On May 14th, 2007, the Chicago City Council passed the Affordable Requirements Ordinance (ARO) that requires on-site affordable housing units or a financial contribution if residential housing projects receive a zoning change under certain circumstances. Based on the lot size of the project in question and the proposed zoning classification, is this project subject to the Affordable Requirements Ordinance? (See Fact Sheet for more information)
YES X NO
ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO:
SECTION 1. That the Chicago Zoning Ordinance be amended by changing all the current DS-3 Downtown Service District symbols and indications as shown on Map No. 2-G in the area bounded by:
a line 100.00 feet south of West Monroe Street; South Green Street; a line 219.39 south of West Monroe Street as measured along the west line of South Green Street; a line 126.00 feet west of South Green Street; a line 200.74 feet south of West Monroe Street as measured along the east line of South Peoria Street; and South Peoria Street
to those of a DX-5 Downtown Mixed-Use District which is hereby established in the area described above.
SECTION 2. That the Chicago Zoning Ordinance be amended by changing all the current DX-5 Downtown Mixed-Use District symbols and indications as shown on Map No. 2-G in the area bounded by:
a line 100.00 feet south of West Monroe Street; South Green Street; a line 219.39 south of West Monroe Street as measured along the west line of South Green Street; a line 126.00 feet west of South Green Street; a line 200.74 feet south of West Monroe Street as measured along the east line of South Peoria Street; and South Peoria Street to those of a Residential Planned Development which is hereby established in the area described above.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its passage and due publication.
Property Address: 111-19 South Peoria Street/110-20 South Green Street RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT STATEMENTS
1. The area delineated herein as Planned Development Number _____, (“Planned Development”) consists of approximately 27,740.72 square feet of property which is depicted on the attached Planned Development Boundary and Property Line Map (“Property”) and is owned or controlled by the Applicant, LG Development Group, LLC.
2. The requirements, obligations and conditions contained within this Planned Development shall be binding upon the Applicant, its successors and assigns and, if different than the Applicant, the legal title holders and any ground lessors. All rights granted hereunder to the Applicant shall inure to the benefit of the Applicant’s successors and assigns and, if different than the Applicant, the legal titleholder and any ground lessors. Furthermore, pursuant to the requirements of Section 17-8-0400 of the Chicago Zoning Ordinance, the Property, at the time of application for amendments, modifications or changes (administrative, legislative or otherwise) to this Planned Development are made, shall be under single ownership or designated control. Single designated control is defined in Section 17-8-0400 of the Zoning Ordinance. . 3. All applicable official reviews, approvals or permits are required to be obtained by the Applicant or its successors, assignees or grantees. Any dedication or vacation of streets or alleys or grants of easements or any adjustment of the right-of-way shall require a separate submittal to the Department of Transportation on behalf of the Applicant or its successors, assign or grantees. Any requests for grants of privilege, or any items encroaching on the public way, shall be in compliance with the Plans.
Ingress or egress shall be pursuant to the Plans and may be subject to the review and approval of the Departments of Planning and Development and Transportation. Closure of all or any public street or alley during demolition or construction shall be subject to the review and approval of the Department of Transportation.
All work proposed in the public way must be designed and constructed in accordance with the Department of Transportation Construction Standards for Work in the Public Way and in compliance with the Municipal Code of the City of Chicago. Prior to the issuance of any Part II approval, the submitted plans must be approved by the Department of Transportation
4. This Plan of Development consists of sixteen (16) Statements: a Bulk Regulations Table; an Existing Land-Use Map; an Existing Zoning Map; a Planned Development Boundary and Property Line Map; a Site/Landscape Plan; a Green Roof Plan and Building Elevations submitted herein. Full-sized copies of the Site Plan, Landscape Plan and Building Elevations are on file with the Department of Planning and Development. In any instance where a provision of this Planned Development conflicts with the Chicago Building Code, the Building Code shall control. This Planned Development conforms to the intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance, and all requirements thereto, and satisfies the established criteria for approval as a Planned Development. In case of a conflict between the terms of this Planned Development Ordinance and the Zoning Ordinance, this Planned Development Ordinance shall control.
5. The following uses are permitted in the area delineated herein as a Residential Planned Development: Residential Dwelling Units; Wireless Communications Facilities; and accessory uses.
6. On-Premise signs and temporary signs, such as construction and marketing signs, shall be permitted within the Planned Development, subject to the review and approval of the Department of Planning and Development. Off-Premise signs are prohibited within the boundary of the Planned Development.
7. For purposes of height measurement, the definitions in the Zoning Ordinance shall apply. The height of any building shall also be subject to height limitations, if any, established by the Federal Aviation Administration.
8. The maximum permitted Floor Area Ratio (“FAR”) for the site shall be in accordance with the attached Bulk Regulations Table. For the purposes of FAR calculations and measurements, the definitions in the Zoning Ordinance shall apply. The permitted Floor Area Ratio identified in the Bulk Regulations Table has been determined using a Net Site Area of 27,740.72 square feet and a base FAR of 5.0 plus an Affordable Housing Bonus of 1.0 for a total FAR of 6.0.
9. The Applicant acknowledges and agrees that the rezoning of the Property from DX-16 for this Planned Development triggers the requirements of Section 2-45-110 of the Municipal Code (the “Affordable Housing Ordinance” or “AHO”). Any developer of a “residential housing project” within the meaning of the Affordable Housing Ordinance (“Residential Project”) must: (i) develop affordable housing units as part of the Residential Project; (ii) pay a fee in lieu of the development of affordable housing units; or (iii) any combination of (i) and (ii). The Applicant further acknowledges and agrees that this Planned Development is subject to Section 17-4-1004-D of the Zoning Code, which also requires on-site affordable housing or payment of a fee in lieu of providing affordable housing for rezonings in DC, DX and DR districts that increase the base floor area ratio. If a planned development is subject to the requirements of both sections (2-45-110 and 17-4-1004-D), the developer may elect to satisfy the AHO requirements by complying with the affordable housing floor area bonus provided for in Section 17-4-1004. Applicant has elected to comply with Section 17-4-1004. Pursuant to Section 17-4-1004-B of the Zoning Ordinance, the Applicant has requested an increase in the floor area ratio for the Property, as set forth in the bonus worksheet required under Section 17-4-1003-D and attached hereto as Exhibit A (“Bonus Worksheet”). In accordance with the formulas set forth in Section 17-4-1004-C and the Bonus Worksheet, the Applicant acknowledges and agrees that it must provide a cash payment in lieu of providing affordable housing in the amount of $643,584.70 (“Cash Payment”), or $8,146.64 per unit (“Pro Rata Amount”). Prior to the issuance of any building permits for the Eligible Building, including, without limitation, excavation or foundation permits, the Applicant must make the required Cash Payment. The Applicant acknowledges and agrees that, pursuant to Section 17-4-1003-D3, the Bonus Worksheet will serve as an official record of bonuses and amenities. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Section 17-4-1003-E, the Commissioner of the Department of Housing and Economic Development may enforce remedies for breach of the provisions of this Statement 9, and enter into settlement agreements with respect to any such breach, subject to the approval of the Corporation Counsel, without amending the Planned Development.
10. Upon review and determination, “Part II Review”, pursuant to Section 17-13-0610 of the Zoning Ordinance, a Part II Review Fee shall be assessed by the Department of Housing and Economic Development. The fee, as determined by staff at the time, is final and binding on the Applicant and must be paid to the Department of Revenue prior to the issuance of any Part II approval.
11. The Site and Landscape Plans shall be in substantial conformance with the Landscape Ordinance and any other corresponding regulations and guidelines. Final landscape plan review and approval will be by the Department of Planning and Development. Any interim reviews associated with site plan review or Part II reviews, are conditional until final Part II approval.
12. The Applicant shall comply with Rules and Regulations for the Maintenance of Stockpiles promulgated by the Commissioners of the Departments of Streets and Sanitation, Environment and Buildings, under Section 13-32-125 of the Municipal Code, or any other provision of that Code.
13. The terms and conditions of development under this Planned Development ordinance may be modified administratively, pursuant to section 17-13-0611-A of the Zoning Ordinance by the Zoning Administrator upon the application for such a modification by the Applicant, its successors and assigns and, if different than the Applicant, the legal title holders and any ground lessors.
14. The Applicant acknowledges that it is in the public interest to design, construct and maintain the project in a manner which promotes, enables and maximizes universal access throughout the Property. Plans for all buildings and improvements on the Property shall be reviewed and approved by the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to access for persons with disabilities and to promote the highest standard of accessibility.
15. The Applicant acknowledges that it is in the public interest to design, construct, renovate and maintain all buildings in a manner that provides healthier indoor environments, reduces operating costs and conserves energy and natural resources. The applicant has agreed to provide a 50% green roof over the net roof area and achieve Energy Star Certification to comply with the City of Chicago’s Sustainable Matrix.
16. This Planned Development shall be governed by Section 17-13-0612 of the Zoning Ordinance. Should this Planned Development ordinance lapse, the Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Development shall initiate a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone the property to a DX-5 Downtown Mixed-Use District. RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT BULK REGULATIONS AND DATA TABLE GROSS SITE AREA = Net Site Area + Area remaining in the public right-of-way
35,005.01 sq. ft. (0.80 acres) = 27,740.72 (0.64 acres) + 7,264.29 sq. ft. (0.17 acres)
FAR: 6.00 SETBACKS FROM PROPERTY LINE: Per Site Plan and Elevations
MAXIMUM PERCENTAGE OF SITE COVERAGE: Per Site Plan MAXIMUM NUMBER OF UNITS: 79
MINIMUM NUMBER OF ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING: 94 MINIMUM NUMBER OF OFF-STREET LOADING: One berth MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT: 115 feet
#WestLoop
LG Changes proposal passed by Burnett to Chicago Plan Commission LG Development has proved, once again, that they do not have the resident’s of the West Loop best interests in mind when they submitted a plan for 111 South Peoria Street that over 500 residents rejected last year. So many people showed up to strike down the proposal that Alderman Walter ... 111 South Peoria Street Chicago
New Post has been published on Stop 111 S. Peoria St. Chicago
New Post has been published on http://111speoria.com/lg-changes-proposal-passed-burnett-chicago-plan-commission/
LG Changes proposal passed by Burnett to Chicago Plan Commission
LG Development has proved, once again, that they do not have the resident’s of the West Loop best interests in mind when they submitted a plan for 111 South Peoria Street that over 500 residents rejected last year. So many people showed up to strike down the proposal that Alderman Walter Burnett Jr. stopped the meeting and made the developer go back to the drawing board. They still came back with a plan that is way too large for the space and does not take into consideration the community.
Given to the Commission
 For reasons unknown Alderman Burnett allowed the plan to go through to the Chicago Plan Commission. Now LG Development did a switch at the last minute to send the plans for the previous monstrosity to the commission.
Giant Monstrosity
 It is obvious what LG Development is trying to do. They are playing politics with the space in the West Loop. They hope residents get upset at the “Giant Monstrosity” and they will think their other plan, that some people have claimed is the “Worst Development in the West Loop” will get passed.
Unfortunately, LG Development doesn’t understand the residents of the West Loop will not be taken down that path. LG definitely has other wonderful plans in the city. Why are they trying so hard to ensure this plan is developed when the whole community is against it?
Stand up and show up to the Chicago Plan Commission in the City Council Chambers 2nd Floor of City Hall. 121 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60602 on Thursday, March 17th 2016 at 10:00 a.m. to say NO to 111 South Peoria!
Stand up and Be Heard March 17, at 10am
#WestLoop
Dear WCA Members
Dear WCA Member, All WCA members are receiving this same notification prompted by the decision of West Loop Community Organization (WLCO) to write to Alderman Burnett formally withdrawing its support for the rezoning of 111 South Peoria Street. DNAInfo has a comprehensive article here. We…
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New Post has been published on Stop 111 S. Peoria St. Chicago
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Dear WCA Members
Dear WCA Member,
All WCA members are receiving this same notification prompted by the decision of West Loop Community Organization (WLCO) to write to Alderman Burnett formally withdrawing its support for the rezoning of 111 South Peoria Street.
DNAInfo has a comprehensive article here.
We request you ask WCA to also withdraw its support for the proposed rezoning. We all can agree that WLCO’s concern about LG’s unwillingness to follow through with its promises, there are many other issues we would like to outline.
WCA approves developments through a Board and Development Committee with a number of members who are non-residents or real estate professionals. For example, Mike Ezgur who is a lawyer representing LG lives in the north suburbs, and yet he is a member of both the Development Committee and the Board. As a delegate agency paid by the city and part of the official zoning review process, we believe WCA improperly refused to allow opponents to the project equal time to present their many concerns to the WCA Board and its Development Committee, especially in light of the Board’s many potential conflicts. As a WCA member, we urge that you demand better of your leadership.
The community has completely and overwhelmingly rejected this building twice. WCA is the only community group to publicly support this project in writing. WLCO has formally renounced its support. Although often ridiculing local residents who oppose a building, the Architecture Blog accurately reported the residents’ August 3rd opposition to the building that Alderman Burnett ultimately supported based on WCA’s endorsement:
http://www.chicagoarchitecture.org/2015/08/11/unimpressed-with-changes-west-loopers-still-vehemently-opposed-to-111-south-peoria/
WCA members are the only ones who can reach their board and ensure proper care is taken to protect their neighbors and community as a whole :
Leo Cox, a fire safety expert and former Battalion Commander with 34 years’ of experience in the Chicago Fire Department has stated (in writing) the design of the proposed development at 111 S. Peoria would pose a fire safety hazard to residents of Monroe Manor and to firefighters. The most recent proposed design that the residents of Monroe Manor have been able to review exposed a potentially life threatening danger. We don’t know whether WCA, as a delegate agency, has any liability for future harm that may result from its support for the building with this possible safety risk, particularly in light of its Board’s refusal to consider the facts offered by the neighbors of the proposed building. We do know that IF the City Council approves the rezoning based on one man’s decision under Chicago’s unique zoning process of “Aldermanic Privilege,” at the very least WCA’s official support for the rezoning is likely to embroil it in any future litigation over whether the neighbors received due process of law.
Over 1,110 signatures from community members have been obtained in opposition to this proposal.
These are individuals who most likely are current customers of your business in some direct or indirect way. Read their personal comments to understand the passion of those opposed to the rezoning:
Petition for a Community Center
Petition against rezoning
The proposal was rejected during two community meetings (on June 3rd and August 10th) were attended by over 500 people.
This type of community participation is unprecedented and highlights the broad community opposition.
The building will permanently diminish Mary Bartelme Park and its construction will place children at the playground directly across from the building at risk. WCA refused to even consider a privately-funded, public community center as an alternative to the proposed building.
The building will permanently eliminate 120 public parking spaces harming the Park, Merit School of Music and merchants in the surrounding area.
The developer’s lawyer asserted that the neighbors to the proposed building have NO right to air and light, which is inconsistent with the explicit purposes of the zoning laws!
We ask that you stand with West Loop residents by doing the following today:
CONTACT WCA, through its President Armando Chacon and its Executive Director Rod Burch [email protected]Â and demand that WCA immediately inform Alderman Burnett in writing that WCA support for the proposed rezoning has been withdrawn.
SIGN both petitions:
Petition for a Community Center
Petition against rezoning
Your response as a West Loop business owner matters to your community. We hope that you will publicly stand with West Loop residents (your customers) and remind the WCA Board that the residents and businesses of the West Loop have common interests they should work together to promote.
You can learn the facts, see the proposed community center and follow the opposition to 111 South Peoria Street.
Thank you for your consideration.
The Neighbors Of 111 S. Peoria
West Loop Does Not Like LG’s Plan, Suggest Community Center Instead LG Development wants this. West Loop residents are gearing up for yet another community meeting regarding LG Development’s plan to build new residences at 111 S.
West Loop Does Not Like LG’s Plan, Suggest Community Center Instead LG Development wants this. West Loop residents are gearing up for yet another community meeting regarding LG Development’s plan to build new residences at 111 S. Peoria Street. Initially unveiled as a rental project, West Loop residents came out in big numbers last winter to stop the plan...
Support a Community Center in the West Loop of Chicago
New Post has been published on Stop 111 S. Peoria St. Chicago
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West Loop Does Not Like LG's Plan, Suggest Community Center Instead
LG Development wants this.
West Loop residents are gearing up for yet another community meeting regarding LG Development’s plan to build new residences at 111 S. Peoria Street. Initially unveiled as a rental project, West Loop residents came out in big numbers last winter to stop the plan from moving forward. LG returned to the drawing board to redesign the look and dropped the idea of building apartments in favor of condos. Even with the changes, West Loopers still don’t like the plan, and one organization is even pitching the idea of building a privately funded community center at the site.
Mary Bartelme Park now
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