ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, CITY OF CHICAGO, CITY HALL, ROOM 905

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1 APPLICANT: Ronald Gibson CAL NO.: S 1>PEARANCE FOR: : Lisa Marino MAP NO.: 5-M PREMISES AFFECTED: 6058 W. North Avenue NATURE OF REQUEST: Application for a special use under Chapter 17 ofthe zoning ordinance for the approval of the location and the establishment of a beauty salon within 1,000 linear feet of another beauty salon, barber shop, nail salon or similar use in a B l-l Neighborhood Shopping District. APPLICATION APPROVED AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVF ABSENT GIG! McCABE-MlELE REVEREND WILFRED( DEJESUS on, after due notice thereof as provided under Section B and by publication in the Chicago Sun fully advised in the premises, hereby finds the following; the applicant shall be permitted to establish a beauty salon; the testimony of the appraiser was that the use would not have a negative impact on the community and would be in character with the surrounding neighborhood; the Board finds the use complies with all applicable standards ofthis Zoning Ordinance; is in the interest of the public convenience and will not have a significant adverse impact on the general welfare of neighborhood or community; is compatible with the character of the surrounding area in terms of site planning and building scale and project design; is compatible with the character of the smtounding area in terms of operating characteristics, such as hours of operation, outdoor lighting, noise, and traffic generation; and is designed to promote pedestrian safety and comfort; it is therefore RESOLVED, that the aforesaid special use request be and it hereby is approved and the Zoning Administrator is authorized to permit said special use subject to the following condition(s: The Department of Planning and Development recommends approval of the proposed barber shop. That all applicable ordinances of the City of Chicago shall be complied with before a permit is issued. PAGE 1 OF 56 MINUTES APJPROVED AS f& guasfandl (},(_

2 APPLICANT: l'pearance FOR: APPEARANCES AGAINST: PREMISES AFFECTED: David Carroll S. Halsted Street CAL NO.: Z MAP NO.: 30-F MINUTES OF MEETING: NATURE OF REQUEST: Application for a variation under Chapter 17 of the zoning ordinance to permit, in a Cl-1 Neighborhood Commercial District, a proposed attic dormer addition whose rear yard shall be 9.1' instead of30' and to increase the floor area by 75 sq. ft. which is than 15% of the area which existed prior to the passage of this ordinance. ACTION OF BOARD-- CASE CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 21,2008 Al'FJRMATJVE NEGATIVE AUSt;NT CITY OFCIDCAOO ZONINGBOARDOFAPPEALS GIG! McCADE MIELE APPROVED AS TO SUBSTANCE CIIAIIIMAII PAGE 2 OF 56 MINUTES

3 APPLICANT: APPEARANCE FOR: APPEARANCES AGAINST: PREMISES AFFECTED: Nto-Otong Association USA, Inc. dba: United Human Services Center 1809 W. 51st Street CAL NO.: S MAP NO.: 12-H MINUTES OF MEETING: NATURE OF REQUEST: Application for a special use under Chapter 17 of the zoning ordinance for the approval of the location and the establishment of a proposed community center in a B3-l Community Shopping District. ACTION OF BOARD-- CASE CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 21, 2008 AFFIRMAT!VE NEGATIVE AllSENT ZONINOBOARDOFAPPBALS PAGE 3 OF 56 MINUTES

4 APPLICANT: 53rd Pulaski LLC CAL NO.: S '\ l'pearance FOR: MAP NO.: 12-K APPEARANCES AGAINST: PREMISES AFFECTED: 5300 S. Pulaski Road MINUTES OF MEETING: NATURE OF REQUEST: Application for a special use under Chapter 17 of the zoning ordinance for the approval of the location and the establishment of a bank with drive thru facility in a Cl-1 Neighborhood Commercial District. ACTION OF BOARD-- CASE CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 21,2008 t\f!'irmative NEGATIVE AOSENT BRIAN L CROWE GIG! McCABE,MIELE..,.. rrr OF CHICAGO...,,.....,BOARDOFAPI'BALS 4.!( ---:c--- CHAIRMAN PAGE 4 OF 56 MINUTES

5 APPLICANT: The Nail Lounge Salon and Spa, LLC CAL NO.: S ' i'pearance FOR: Thomas Moore MAP NO.: 7-G APPEARANCES AGAINST: Zan Duong, Huy Ngo MINUTES OF MEETING: PREMISES AFFECTED: 2658 N. Halsted Street NATUlill OF REQUEST: Application for a special use under Chapter 17 of the zoning ordinance for the approval of the location and the establishment of a nail salon within 1,000 linear feet of another nail salon, barber shop, beauty salon or similar use in a B3-3 Community Shopping District. APPLICATION APPROVED.. ie RESOLUTION: BRJAN L. CROWE GIG! McCABE,MIELE AFI'IRMATIVE NI'GATIVt; AfiSliNT on August 15,2008, after due notice thereof as provided under Section B and by publication in the Chicago Sun fully advised in the premises, hereby finds the following; the objectors in this matter stated that they also operate shops in the area that offer similar services, they stated that they feel that if the applicant is permitted to establish their business at this location that it would have a negative impact on other similar business in the vicinity; the testimony of the appraiser was that the use would not have a negative impact on the community and that the neighborhood would be able to support a business of this nature. Testimony was also offered that the use would not have a negative impact on the community and would be in character with the surrounding neighborhood; the Board finds that there is no simple method in order to determine when there are too many beauty salons, nail shops or similar uses within one neighborhood. Going to this type of establishment is a very personal choice. It is not been shown that this business will take away customers from the existing similar uses. Therefore, the Board will permit the use to be established; the Board finds the use complies with all applicable standards of this Zoning Ordinance; is in the interest of the public convenience and will not have a significant adverse impact on the general welfare of neighborhood or community; is compatible with the character of the surrounding area in terms of site planning and building scale and project design; is compatible with the character of the surrounding area in terms of operating characteristics, such as hours of operation, outdoor lighting, noise, and traffic generation; and is designed to promote pedestrian safety and comfort; it is therefore RESOLVED, that the aforesaid special use request be and it hereby is approved and the Zoning Administrator is 10rized to permit said special use subject to the following condition(s: The Department of Planning and Development recommends approval of the proposed nail salon. That all applicable ordinances of the City of Chicago shall be complied with beainiil.,nmt Misl~~~A,;CE PAGE 5 OF 56 MINUTES f'uiidu&li

6 , CITY OF CI-IICAGO, CITY HALL, ROOM 905 APPLICANT: PEARANCE FOR: APPEARANCES AGAINST: PREMISES AFFECTED: James and Margarita Raftis Chris Leach None 1010 W. Wellington Avenue CAL NO.: A MAPNO.: 7-G MINUTES OF MEETING: NATURE OF REQUEST: Appeal from the decision of the Office of the Zoning Administrator in refusing to allow the division of an improved zoning lot. The applicant owns the west 59 feet oflots 23 and 24 and claims the division occurred prior to 1982 in a B3-3 Community Shopping District. ACTION OF BOARD-- THE DECISION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR IS REVERSED AI'J'IRMATIVI' NEGAT!VL:,\fiSI'NT BIUAN L. CROWE WHEREAS, the decision of the Office of the Zoning Administrator rendered, reads: "Application not approved. Requested certification does not conform with the applicable provisions of the Chicago Zoning Ordinance, Title 17 of the Municipal Code of Chicago, specifically, Section " and on ; and WHEREAS, the district maps show that the premises is located in an B3-3 Community Shopping District; and fully advised in the premises, hereby makes the following findings of fact: The Appellant stated that she purchased her property many years ago. She stated that she is trying to expand her home. She was not aware that the lot was not divided properly at the time of purchase. She also stated that she believes her home is over I 00 years old. The Board will permit the applicant to divide the lot. A variation was granted in Cal. No Z so that the applicant may construct a 3'' story addition to the existing single family residence. The decision of the Zoning Administrator is reversed. APPftOVID AS TO SUBSTANCE f[j;;c CHII.IRMAM PAGE 6 OF 56 MINUTES

7 ZONING BOARD. OF APPEALS,, CITY HALL, ROOM 905 APPLICANT: James and Margarita Raftis CAL NO.: Z PEARANCE FOR: Chris Leach MAPNO.: 7-G PREMISES AFFECTED: 1010 W. Wellington Avenue NATURE OF REQUEST: Application for a variation under Chapter 17 of the zoning ordinance to permit, in a B3-3 Community Shopping District, a proposed 3rd story addition to a single family residence whose rear yard shall be 3' instead of14' and the front yard shall be zero instead of6'. VARIATION GRANTED AI'PIRMAT!VE NEGATlVF ABSENT BRIAN L CROWE on, after due notice thereof as provided under Section A and by publication in the Chicago Sun fully advised in the premises, hereby finds the following; the applicant was granted an appeal in Cal. No A. The applicant shall now be permitted to construct a 3rd story addition to a single family residence whose rear yard shall be 3' instead of 14' and the front yard shall be zero; the Board finds I strict compliance with the regulations and standards of this Zoning Ordinance would create practical difficulties or particular hardships for the subject property; 2 the requested variation is consistent with the stated purpose and intent of this Zoning Ordinance 3 the property in question cannot yield a reasonable return if permitted to be used only in accordance with the standards of this Zoning Ordinance; 4 the practical difficulties or particular hardships are due to unique circumstances and are not generally applicable to other similarly situated property; and 5 the variation, if granted will not alter the essential character ofthe neighborhood; it is therefore RESOLVED, that the Zoning Board of Appeals, by virtue of the authority conferred upon it, does hereby make a variation in the application of the district regulations of the zoning ordinance and that the aforesaid variation request be and it hereby is granted subject to the following condition(s: That all applicable ordinances of the City of Chicago shall be complied with before a permit is issued. PAGE 7 OF 56 MINUTES APPROVED AS TO SUBSTANCE ti}.jc --

8 APPLICANT: Bardhyl Zani CAL NO.: S PEARANCE FOR: James J. Banks MAPNO.: 7-N PREMISES AFFECTED: 7026 W. Grand Avenue NATURE OF REQUEST: Application for a special use under Chapter 17 of the zoning ordinance for the approval of the location and the establishment of a private club in a B3-2 Community Shopping District. APPLICATION APPROVED AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE AllSENT DEMETRJ KONSTANTELOS JE RESOLUTION: on, after due notice thereof as provided under Section B and by publication in the Chicago Sun fully advised in the premises, hereby finds the following; the applicant shall be permitted to establish a private club; the testimony of the appraiser was that the use would not have a negative impact on the community and is in character with the neighborhood; the Board finds the use complies with all applicable standards of this Zoning Ordinance; is in the interest of the public convenience and will not have a significant adverse impact on the general welfare of neighborhood or community; is compatible with the character of the surrounding area in terms of site planning and building scale and project design; is compatible with the character of the surrounding area in terms of operating characteristics, such as hours of operation, outdoor lighting, noise, and traffic generation; and is designed to promote pedestrian safety and comfort; it is therefore RESOLVED, that the aforesaid special use request be and it hereby is approved and the Zoning Administrator is authorized to permit said special use subject to the following condition(s: The Department of Planning and Development recommends approval of the proposed private club. That all applicable ordinances of the City of Chicago shall be complied with before a permit is issued; ~PPROVf.O AS TO SUISTAHCE CHAIRMAN PAGE 8 OF 56 MINUTES

9 APPLICANT: Chris Shapland CAL NO.: S tpearance FOR: James J. Banks MAPNO.: 5-H PREMISES AFFECTED: 1625 N. Wolcott Avenue NATURE OF REQUEST: Application for a special use under Chapter 17 of the zoning ordinance for the approval of the location and the establishment of residential use below the 2nd floor in a C!-2 Neighborhood Commercial District. The building was constructed as 4-story residential and commercial. The commercial use shall be removed and replaced with residential use. APPLICATION APPROVED AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE ABSI'NT on, after due notice thereof as provided under Section B and by publication in the Chicago Sun fully advised in the premises, hereby finds the following; the applicant shall be permitted to establish residential use below the second floor. The applicant testified that the commercial use would not be feasible in this area because it is mostly residential. The testimony of the appraiser was that the use would not have a negative impact on the community and would also be in the character of the surrounding neighborhood; the Board finds the use complies with all applicable standards of this Zoning Ordinance; is in the interest of the public convenience and will not have a significant adverse impact on the general welfare of neighborhood or community; is compatible with the character of the surrounding area in terms of site planning and building scale and project design; is compatible with the character ofthe surrounding area in terms of operating charac;teristics, such as hours of operation, outdoor lighting, noise, and traffic generation; and is designed to promote pedestrian safety and comfort; it is therefore RESOLVED, that the aforesaid special use request be and it hereby is approved and the Zoning Administrator is authorized to permit said special use subject to the following condition(s:the Department of Planning and Development recommends approval of the proposed ground-floor residential use. That all applicable ordinances of the City of Chicago shall be complied with before a permit is issued; APPROVED AS TO SUBSTANCE PAGE 9 OF 56 MINUTES

10 APPLICANT: Roupen Demirdjian CAL NO.: Z 1 PEARANCE FOR: Same MAPNO.: 5-F PREMISES AFFECTED: 1631 N. Burling Street NATURE OF REQUEST: Application for a variation under Chapter 17 of the zoning ordinance to permit, in an RM-4.5 Residential Multi-Unit District, a proposed attached 2 car garage with a connecting bridge, whose rear yard shall be zero instead of 36' and to reduce the rear yard open space to 169 sq. ft. instead of 195 sq. ft. on a residential building. VARIATION GRANTED Al'PJRMATlVe NllGATIVt: AIIS~NT DRIAN L. CROWE CITY OF CffiCAGO on August 15,2008, after due notice thereof as provided under Section A and by publication in the Chicago Sun fully advised in the premises, hereby finds the following; the applicant shall be permitted to construct a 2 car garage with a connecting bridge, whose rear yard shall be zero and to reduce the rear yard open space to 169 sq. ft. on aresidential building; the Board finds 1 strict compliance with the regulations and standards of this Zoning Ordinance would create practical difficulties or particular hardships for the subject property; 2 the requested variation is consistent with the stated purpose and intent of this Zoning Ordinance 3 the property in question cannot yield a reasonable return if permitted to be used only in accordance with the standards of this Zoning Ordinance; 4 the practical difficulties or particular hardships are due to unique circumstances and are not generally applicable to other similarly situated property; and 5 the variation, if granted will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood; it is therefore RESOLVED, that the Zoning Board of Appeals, by virtue of the authority confeited upon it, does hereby make a variation in the application of the district regulations of the zoning ordinance and that the aforesaid variation request be and it hereby is granted subject to the following condition(s: That all applicable ordinances of the City of Chicago shall be complied with before a permit is issued. M'PROHD AS TO SUBSTANCE PAGE 10 OF 56 MINUTES AlL "" - --~---..-~

11 APPLICANT: Bart Tyskiewicz CAL NO.: Z ' ipearance FOR: Thomas Pikarski MAP NO.: 3-I PREMISES AFFECTED: 2430 W. Cortez Street NATURE OF REQUEST: Application for a variation under Chapter 17 of the zoning ordinance to permit, in an RT -4 Residential Two-Flat, Townhouse and Multi-Unit District, a proposed 3 12-story 3 dwelling unit building whose minimum lot size shall be 2,983 sq. ft. instead of3,000 sq. ft. VARIATION GRANTED AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE AnSENT on, after due notice thereof as provided under Section A and by publication in the Chicago Sun fully advised in the premises, hereby finds the following; the applicant shall be permitted to construct a 3 Yz-story 3 dwelling unit building whose minimum lot size shall be 2,983 sq. ft.; the Board finds l strict compliance with the regulations and standards of this Zoning Ordinance would create practical difficulties or particular hardships for the subject property; 2 the requested variation is consistent with the stated purpose and intent of this Zoning Ordinance 3 the property in question cannot yield a reasonable return if permitted to be used only in accordance with the standards of this Zoning Ordinance; 4 the practical difficulties or particular hardships are due to unique circumstances and are not generally applicable to other similarly situated property; and 5 the variation, if granted will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood; it is therefore RESOLVED, that the Zoning Board of Appeals, by virtue of the authority conferred upon it, does hereby make a variation in the application of the district regulations of the zoning ordinance and that the aforesaid variation request be and it hereby is granted subject to the following condition(s: That all applicable ordinances of the City of Chicago shall be complied with before a permit is issued. PAGE 11 OF 56 MINUTES

12 APPLICANT: Mt. Carmel Baptist Church CAL NO.: Z PEARANCE FOR: Kate Duncan MAPNO.: 3-I PREMISES AFFECTED: E. 42nd Street NATURE OF REQUEST: Application for a variation under Chapter 17 of the zoning ordinance to permit, in an RM-4.5 Residential Multi-UnitDistrict, for a proposed 2-story addition to an existing church whose front yard shall be 10' instead of 15', the rear yard shall be 15' instead of37'-8" and the west yard shall be 3' instead of 8'-6".. APPLICATION APPROVED AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE Ail~EN'r on August 15,2008, after due notice thereof as provided under Section B and by publication in the Chicago Sun fully advised in the premises, hereby finds the following; the applicant shall be permitted to construct a 2-story addition to an existing church whose front yard shall be I 0', the rear yard shall be 15' and the west yard shall be 3'; the Board finds the use complies with all applicable standards of this Zoning Ordinance; is in the interest of the public convenience and will not have a significant adverse impact on the general welfare of neighborhood or community; is compatible with the character of the surrounding area in terms of site planning and building scale and project design; is compatible with the character of the surrounding area in terms of operating characteristics, such as hours of operation, outdoor lighting, noise, and traffic generation; and is designed to promote pedestrian safety and comfort; it is therefore RESOLVED, that the aforesaid special use request be and it hereby is approved and the Zoning Administrator is authorized to permit said special use subject to the following condition(s: That all applicable ordinances of the City of Chicago shall be complied with before a permit is issued; PAGE 12 OF 56 MINUTES

13 APPLICANT: Mt. Carmel Baptist Church CAL NO.: S }PEARANCE FOR: Kate Duncan MAP NO.: 10-E PREMISES AFFECTED: S. Cottage Grove Avenue NATURE OF REQUEST: Application for a special use under Chapter 17 of the zoning ordinance for the approval of the location and the establishment of an off-site parking lot for 43 private passenger vehicles to serve the church at 740 E. 42nd Street in a C1-2 Neighborhood Commercial District. APPLICATION APPROVED AI'PIRMATIVE NEGATIVE ADSENT on, after due notice thereof as provided under Section B and by publication in the Chicago Sun fully advised in the premises, hereby finds the following; the applicant shall be permitted to establish an off-site parking lot for 43 private passenger vehicles to serve the church at 740 E. 42nd Street; the testimony of the appraiser was that the use would not have a negative impact on the surrounding community and is in character with the neighborhood; the Board finds the use complies with all applicable standards of this Zoning Ordinance; is in the interest of the public convenience and will not have a significant adverse impact on the general welfare of neighborhood or community; is compatible with the character of the surrounding area in terms of site planning and building scale and project design; is compatible with the character of the surrounding area in terms of operating characteristics, such as hours of operation, outdoor lighting, noise, and traffic generation; and is designed to promote pedestrian safety and comfort; it is therefore RESOLVED, that the aforesaid special use request be and it hereby is approved and the Zoning Administrator is authorized to permit said special use subject to the following cond.ition(s: The Department of Planning and Development recommends approval of the proposed off-site parking, provided the applicant installs the fencing and landscaping in compliance with the Chicago Landscape Ordinance. That all applicable ordinances of the City of Chicago shall be complied with before a permit is issued; APPROVED AS TO SUBSTANCE PAGE 13 OF 56 MINUTES r:{}.2 c CIIMRMAil

14 APPLICANT: Windward Leasing Co., Inc. CAL NO.: S 'i>pearance FOR: Chris Leach MAPNO.: 4-E PREMISES AFFECTED: 1728 S. Michigan Avenue NATURE OF REQUEST: Application for a special use under Chapter 17 of the zoning ordinance for the approval of the location and the establishment of non-required accessory parking lot for 30 private passenger vehicles to serve the office building at 1737 S. Michigan in a D-5 Downtown Mixed-Use District. APPLICATION APPROVED AFFJRMi\TIV& Nl'GAlWE ABSENT BRIAN!... CROWE GIG! McCAI3E-MIELE CITY OF CIDCAGO DEMETRI KONST ANTELOS on, after due notice thereof as provided under Section B and by publication in the Chicago Sun fully advised in the premises, hereby finds the following; the applicant shall be permitted to establish a non-required accessory parking lot for 30 private passenger vehicles to serve the office building at 1737 S. Michigan; testimony from the appraiser was offered that the use would not have a negative impact on the surrounding community and is in character with the neighborhood; the Board finds the use complies with all applicable standards of this Zoning Ordinance; is in the interest of the public convenience and will not have a significant adverse impact on the general welfare of neighborhood or community; is compatible with the character of the surrounding area in terms of site planning and building scale and project design; is compatible with the character of the surrounding area in terms of operating characteristics, such as hours of operation, outdoor lighting, noise, and traffic generation; and is designed to promote pedestrian safety and comfort; it is therefore RESOLVED, that the aforesaid special use request be and it hereby is approved and the Zoning Administrator is authorized to permit said special use subject to the following condition(s: The Department of Planning and Development recommends approval of the proposed off-site parking lot, provided the applicant installs the fencing and landscaping in compliance with the Chicago Landscape Ordinance. That all applicable ordinances of the City of Chicago shall be complied with before a permit is issued; J!PPRO\IED AS TO SUBSTANCE PAGE 14 OF 56 MINUTES iijcjc _:.:::~ CHAIRIM.:I

15 APPLICANT: Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church CAL NO.: Z ~PEARANCE FOR: Richard Baker MAP NO.: 1-H PREMISES AFFECTED: 1901 W. Washington Boulevard NATURE OF REQUEST: Application for a variation under Chapter 17 of the zoning ordinance to permit, in an RT-4 Residential Two-Flat, Townhouse and Multi-Unit District, a proposed 3-stmy addition to an existing religious facility and to allow parking within 7 feet of the required 20 front foot yard of an residential district. VARIATION GRANTED AFFitu.IATlVE NEGATIVE AllSFNT GIG! McCABE MlELE CITY OFCIDCAGO on, after due notice thereof as provided under Section A and by publication in the Chicago Sun fully advised in the premises, hereby finds the following; the applicant shall be permitted to construct a 3-story addition to an existing religious facility; the applicant shall also be allowed to establish parking within 7 feet of the required 20 foot front yard in a residential district; the Board finds 1 strict compliance with the regulations and standards of this Zoning Ordinance would create practical difficulties or particular hardships for the subject property; 2 the requested variation is consistent with the stated purpose and intent of this Zoning Ordinance 3 the property in question cannot yield a reasonable return if permitted to be used only in accordance with the standards of this Zoning Ordinance; 4 the practical difficulties or particular hardships are due to unique circumstances and are not generally applicable to other similarly situated property; and 5 the variation, if granted will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood; it is therefore RESOLVED, that the Zoning Board of Appeals, by virtue of the authority conferred upon it, does hereby make a variation in the application of the district regulations of the zoning ordinance and that the aforesaid variation request be and it hereby is granted subject to the following condition(s: That all applicable ordinances of the City of Chicago shall be complied with before a permit is issued. ~PPROVED AS TO SUBSTANCE PAGE 15 OF 56 MINUTES,-:lJc CHAIRMAN

16 APPLICANT: Ethel Oliver CAL NO.: S \ i'pearance FOR: MAPNO.: 3-J APPEARANCES AGAINST: PREMISES AFFECTED: 3850 W. Chicago Avenue MINUTES OF MEETING: NATURE OF REQUEST: Application for a special use under Chapter 17 of the zoning ordinance for the approval of the location and the establishment of a beauty salon within I,000 linear feet of another beauty salon, barber shop, nail salon or similar use in a B3-1 Community Shopping District. ACTION OF BOARD-- CASE CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 21, 2008 AF!'IRMATIVE NFGAT!Vli i\llsent ~l';proyu AS TO SUBSTANCE P0.Jc_ CHAIRMAN PAGE 16 OF 56 MINUTES

17 APPLICANT: Carolyn Young CAL NO.: S \ _PEARANCE FOR: Lewis Powell MAP NO.: 32-F PREMISES AFFECTED: S. Halsted Street NATURE OF REQUEST: Application for a special use under Chapter 17 of the zoning ordinance for the approval of the location and the establishment of a beauty salon within I,000 linear feet of another beauty salon, barber shop, nail salon or similar use in a B3-l Community Shopping District APPLICATION APPROVED M'FIRMATJVE NEGATIVE AllSENT SEP I 8 200B zo Wagt~~~~~s on, after due notice thereof as provided under Section I 07B and by publication in the Chicago Sun fully advised in the premises, hereby finds the following; the applicant shall be permitted to establish a beauty salon; the testimony of the appraiser was that the use would not have a negative impact on the community and is in character with the neighborhood; the Board finds the use complies with all applicable standards of this Zoning Ordinance; is in the interest of the public convenience and will not have a significant adverse impact on the general welfare of neighborhood or community; is compatible with the character of the surrounding area in terms of site planning and building scale and project design; is compatible with the character ofthe surrounding area in terms of operating characteristics, such as hours of operation, outdoor lighting, noise, and traffic generation; and is designed to promote pedestrian safety and comfort; it is therefore RESOLVED, that the aforesaid special use request be and it hereby is approved and the Zoning Administrator is authorized to permit said special use subject to the following condition(s: The Department of Planning and Development recommends approval of the proposed beauty salon. That all applicable ordinances of the City of Chicago shall be complied with before a permit is issued; PAGE 17 OF 56 MINUTES

18 APPLICANT: Elevenzees, LLC CAL NO.: S hearance FOR: MAPNO.: 3-H APPEARANCES AGAINST: PREMISES AFFECTED: 190 I W. Division Street MINUTES OF MEETING: NATURE OF REQUEST: Application for a special use under Chapter 17 of the zoning ordinance for the approval of the location and the establishment of a psychic reader/ astrology in a B3-2 Community Shopping District. ACTION OF BOARD-- CASE CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 21,2008 AI'F!RMATIVE NEGATIVE ABSENT BRlAN L. CROWE GIG! McCABE MIELE SEP I ZONING BOARD OF APPEALs - U 10 IIIIIIVIIItE wriiiwld /Jr(' - &IIAIIIMAII. PAGE 18 OF 56 MINUTES

19 APPLICANT: Teodor Luca, Dorel Ardelean and Grigore Pop CAL NO.: A \!'PEARANCE FOR: MAP NO.: 19-G APPEARANCES AGAINST: PREMISES AFFECTED: MINUTES OF MEETING: N. Bosworth Avenue/ W. Howard Street NATURE OF REQUEST: Appeal from the decision of the Office of the Zoning Administrator in refusing to allow the applicant to convert 6 retail and 44 dwelling units to 42 dwelling units. There are 3 buildings on this zoning lot. The applicant claims building #1 has 14 dwelling units and will be reduce to 12 dwelling units and building #2 will have 11 dwelling units instead of 16 dwelling units and building #3 will have 19 dwelling units instead of 16 dwelling units in a B3-3 Community Shopping District. ACTION OF BOARD-- CASE CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 21, 2008 AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE AllSENT CITYOFCHICAOO APPII0 111 AS 1'0 SIJBSWCCE -<b/c CHAIRMAN PAGE 19 OF 56 MINUTES

20 APPLICANT: Jason Bushman, Jamie Bushman CAL NO.: S \ PEARANCE FOR: Thomas Pikarski MAPNO.: 3-H PREMISES AFFECTED: 2135 W. Division Street NATURE OF REQUEST: Application for a special use under Chapter 17 of the zoning ordinance for the approval of the location and the establishment of a beauty salon within 1,000 linear feet of another beauty salon, barber shop, nail salon or similar use in a B3-2 Community Shopping District. APPLICATION APPROVED AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE t\dsent TI-lE RESOLUTION: on, after due notice thereof as provided under Section B and by publication in the Chicago Sun fully advised in the premises; hereby finds the following; the applicant shall be permitted to establish a beauty salon, the testimony of the appraiser was that the use would not have a negative impact on the community and is in character with the surrounding neighborhood; the Board finds the use complies with all applicable standards of this Zoning Ordinance; is in the interest of the public convenience and will not have a significant adverse impact on the general welfare of neighborhood or community; is compatible with the character of the surrounding area in terms of site planning and building scale and project design; is compatible with the character of the surrounding area in terms of operating characteristics, such as hours of operation, outdoor lighting, noise, and traffic generation; and is designed to promote pedestrian safety and comfort; it is therefore RESOLVED, that the aforesaid special use request be and it hereby is approved and the Zoning Administrator is authorized to permit said special use subject to the following condition(s: The Department of Planning and Development recommends approval of the proposed beauty shop. That all applicable ordinances of the City of Chicago shall be complied with before a permit is issued; Al'fi!OVf.ll AS 10 SllBSlANCE PAGE 20 OF 56 MINUTES

21 APPLICANT: Anita Goyal CAL NO.: Z \ JPEARANCE FOR: Thomas Pikarski MAP NO.: 13-H PREMISES AFFECTED: 2208 W. Lawrence Avenue NATURE OF REQUEST: Application for a variation under Chapter 17 of the zoning ordinance to permit, in an B2-3 Neighborhood Mixed-Use District, a proposed 4-story 24 dwelling unit building whose rear yard shall be zero instead of 30'. The Board has previously heard this case in 2005 (# Z. VARIATION GRANTED ZONING BOARD OF APPEALs BRIAN L CROWE GIOI McCABE-MlELE AFFJRMAT!VE NEGATIVE AOSENT on, after due notice thereof as provided under Section A and by publication in the Chicago Sun fully advised in the premises, hereby finds the following; the applicant shall be permitted to establish a 4-story 24 dwelling unit building whose rear yard shall be zero. The Board had previously heard and approved this case in 2005 (# Z. The variation granted at that time has since expired; the Board finds 1 strict compliance with the regulations and standards of this Zoning Ordinance would create practical difficulties or particular hardships for the subject property; 2 the requested variation is consistent with the stated purpose and intent of this Zoning Ordinance 3 the property in question cannot yield a reasonable return if permitted to be used only in accordance with the standards of this Zoning Ordinance; 4 the practical difficulties or particular hardships are due to unique circumstances and are not generally applicable to other similarly situated property; and 5 the variation, if granted will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood; it is therefore RESOLVED, that the Zoning Board of Appeals, by virtue of the authority conferred upon it, does hereby make a variation in the application of the district regulations of the zoning ordinance and that the aforesaid variation request be and it hereby is granted subject to the following condition(s: That all applicable ordinances of the City of Chicago shall be complied with before a permit is issued. Aefi!OI!D AI TO SUBSTANCE PAGE 21 OF 56 MINUTES f'.

22 MINUTES OF MEETING: CAL NO.: Z pursuant to Section of the Chicago Zoning Ordinance, the Board hereby makes and sets the following restriction(s on the applicant and project herein. The developer is hereby prohibited from selling the parking spaces within the subject building to anyone other than a purchaser of one of the condominium units. It is further required that the Condominium Declaration provide, or be amended to provide, that a sale by the developer of a condominium unit is to be the sale of a condominium unit and, at least, one parking space. The Condominium Declaration shall further provide that all subsequent sales of a condominium unit and the parking space(s included at the initial sale. The condominium unit owners may lease their parking space to persons who are not owners of the condominium units but are prohibited from selling the parking space to anyone other than a subsequent purchaser of their condominium unit. Where there are parking spaces in excess of the number of parking spaces required under the Chicag o Zoning ordinance for the number of units within the building, those excess parking spaces shall be designated for use by guests, delivery vehicles and vehicles parking for maintenance or service to the building or its owners. Those spaces shall not be designated as limited common elements, but rather, common elements owned and managed by the condominium association for benefit of all the unit owner's. This restriction is intended to be a covenant running with the land. Additionally, the applicant is ;eby required to record this order before the Variations contained herein becomes effective; ~PROVED AS TO SUBSTANCE t?2l e; ~~- CHAIRMAN PAGE 22 OF 56 MINUTES

23 APPLICANT: Rey Hernandez CAL NO.: A,,\ l'pearance FOR: Same MAPNO.: 6-K PREMISES AFFECTED: 2802 S. Keeler Avenue NATURE OF REQUEST: Appeal from the decision of the Office of the Zoning Administrator in refusing to allow a substitution of a dwelling unit for a former commercial space. There are 2 dwelling units on the 2nd floor and there will be 1 dwelling unit on the 1st floor. The total number of dwelling units will be 3 in an RS-3 Residential Single-Unit (Detached House District. ACTION OF BOARD-- THE DECISION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR IS REVERSED APF!RMATIVE NEGATIVE AOStiNT CITY OF CHICAOO WHEREAS, the decision of the Office of the Zoning Administrator rendered, reads: "Application not approved. Requested certification does not conform with the applicable provisions of the Chicago Zoning Ordinance, Title 17 of the Municipal Code of Chicago, specifically, Section " and on August 15,2008;and WHEREAS, the district maps show that the premises is located in an RS-3 Residential Single-Unit (Detached House District; and fully advised in the premises, hereby makes the following findings of fact: The appellant in this matter stated that he wishes to substitute a former commercial space for a residential unit. He stated that he wishes to expand the existing rear first floor apartment to the front of the building. There will be two residential units on the 2"' floor and one residential unit on the first floor for a total of three residential units. The Board will permit the appellant to extend the first floor apartment and substitute the former commercial use. The decision of the Zoning Administrator is reversed. A permit shall be obtained to memorialize the Boards decision. PAGE 23 OF 56 MINUTES ~PROVtD AS TO SUBSTANC,f}JL...';;;.:::...;;;;_.-r:cMiii~h~ -;...,

24 APPLICANT: Leopoldo Bariso CAL NO.: Z \ ;>PEARANCE FOR: Same MAPNO.: 7-L APPEARANCES AGAINST: Jane Pluss MINUTES OF MEETING: PREMISES AFFECTED: 4837 W. George Street NATURE OF REQUEST: Application for a variation under Chapter 17 of the zoning ordinance to permit, in an RS-3 Residential Single-Unit (Detached House District, a proposed east side carport whose side yard shall be zero instead of 2.4' and to reduce the rear yard open space to 46 sq. ft. instead of 450 sq. ft. VARIATION GRANTED AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE AllSENT on August 15,2008, after due notice thereof as provided under Section A and by publication in the Chicago Sun fully advised in the premises, hereby finds the following;the objector in this matter is the applicants neighbor. She stated that she is opposed to the variation being granted because the structure that the applicant has constructed drains run off rain water and melting snow onto her property. She stated that the portion ofher yard that is next to structure now floods whenever water runs off the structure; the Board will permit the applicant to construct an east side carport whose side yard shall be zero instead of2.4' and to reduce the rear yard open space to 46 sq. ft.; the Board finds I strict compliance with the regulations and standards of this Zoning Ordinance would create practical difficulties or particular hardships for the subject property; 2 the requested variation is consistent with the stated purpose and intent of this Zoning Ordinance 3 the properly in question cannot yield a reasonable return if permitted to be used only in accordance with the standards of this Zoning Ordinance; 4 the practical difficulties or particular hardships are due to unique circumstances and are not generally applicable to other similarly situated property; and 5 the variation, if granted will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood; it is therefore RESOLVED, that the Zoning Board of Appeals, by virtue of the authority conferred upon it, does hereby make a variation in the application of the district regulations of the zoning ordinance and that the aforesaid variation request be and '' J-,ereby is granted subject to the following condition(s: That all applicable ordinances of the City of Chicago shall be complied with before a_permit is issued. Al'PROVID AS TO SUBSTANCE PAGE 24 OF 56 MINUTES

25 APPLICANT: Deborah D'Andrea and Michael Babarsky CAL NO.: Z 'i...:'pearance FOR: Same MAP NO.: 9-H PREMISES AFFECTED: 3822 N. Paulina Street NATURE OF REQUEST: Application for a variation under Chapter 17 of the zoning ordinance to permit, in an RS-3 Residential Single-Unit (Detached House District, a proposed connecting bridge from the rear of a existing 2 dwelling unit building to a deck over a garage whose north side yard shall be zero instead of2'. VARIATION GRANTED 1\l'FIRMATIVE NEGATIVE I\IJSFNT ORlAN L. CROWE GIG! McCi\BE MIELE on, after due notice thereof as provided under Section A and by publication in the Chicago Sun fully advised in the premises, hereby finds the following; the applicant shall be permitted to construct a connecting bridge from the rear of a existing 2 dwelling unit building to a deck over a garage whose north side yard shall be zero; the Board finds 1 strict compliance with the regulations and standards of this Zoning Ordinance would create practical difficulties or particular hardships for the subject property; 2 the requested variation is consistent with the stated purpose and intent of this Zoning Ordinance 3 the property in question cannot yield a reasonable return if permitted to be used only in accordance with the standards of this Zoning Ordinance; 4 the practical difficulties or particular hardships are due to unique circumstances and are not generally applicable to other similarly situated property; and 5 the variation, if granted will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood; it is therefore RESOLVED, that the Zoning Board of Appeals, by virtue of the authority conferred upon it, does hereby make a variation in the application of the district regulations of the zoning ordinance and that the aforesaid variation request be and it hereby is granted subject to the following condition(s: That all applicable ordinances of the City of Chicago shall be complied with before a permit is issued. APPROVED AS TO SUBSTANCE PAGE 25 OF 56 MINUTES CHAIRMAN

26 APPLICANT: 4443 Lake Park Inc. CAL NO.: Z '/PEARANCE FOR: Dennis Aukstik MAP NO.: 10-D PREMISES AFFECTED: 4443 S. Lake Park Avenue NATURE OF REQUEST: Application for a variation under Chapter 17 of the zoning ordinance to permit, in an RM-5 Residential Multi-Unit District, a proposed 2-story single family residence whose front yard shall be 8'-6" instead of20'. the south side yard shall be zero instead of5', the rear yard shall be 2'-11" instead of 13.14' and the rear open space shall be zero instead of 120 sq. ft. VARIATION GRANTED Al'I'IRMATlVIl NEGATIVE ABSENT DEMETRI KONST ANTELOS on, after due notice thereof as provided under Section A and by publication in the Chicago Sun fully advised in the premises, hereby finds the following; the applicant shall be permitted to construct a 2-story single family residence whose front yard shall be 8'-6" the south side yard shall be zero, the rear yard shall be 2'-11" and the rear open space shall be zero; the Board finds I strict compliance with the regulations and standards of this Zoning Ordinance would create practical difficulties or particular hardships for the subject property; 2 the requested variation is consistent with the stated purpose and intent of this Zoning Ordinance 3 the property in question cannot yield a reasonable return if permitted to be used only in accordance with the standards of this Zoning Ordinance; 4 the practical difficulties or particular hardships are due to unique circumstances and are not generally applicable to other similarly situated property; and 5 the variation, if granted will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood; it is therefore RESOLVED, that the Zoning Board of Appeals, by virtue of the authority conferred upon it, does hereby make a variation in the application of the district regulations of the zoning ordinance and that the aforesaid variation request be and it hereby is granted subject to the following condition(s: That all applicable ordinances of the City of Chicago shall be complied with before a permit is issued. APPROVED AS TO SUBSTANCE PAGE 26 OF 56 MINUTES

27 APPLICANT: John Randazzo CAL NO.: A \. _pearance FOR: MAP NO.: 7-N APPEARANCES AGAINST: PREMISES AFFECTED: MINUTES OF MEETING: 2759 N. Neva Avenue/7157 W. Diversey Avenue NATURE OF REQUEST: Appeal from the decision of the Office of the Zoning Administrator in refusing to allow 3 dwelling units to be established in the building in a B3-l Community Shopping District. There is 1 dwelling unit at the rear of the 1st floor and 2 dwelling units on the 2nd floor. ACTION OF BOARD-- CASE CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 21, 2008 II!'I'JRMATIVP.. NEGATIVE ABSENT URIAN L. CROWE CITY OFCIDCAGO CHAIRMAN PAGE 27 OF 56 MINUTES

28 APPLICANT: John Randazzo CAL NO.: Z '\!PEARANCE FOR: MAP NO.: 7-N APPEARANCES AGAINST: PREMISES AFFECTED: MINUTES OF MEETING: 2759 N. Neva Avenue/7157 W. Diversey Avenue NATURE OF REQUEST: Application for a variation under Chapter 17 of the zoning ordinance to permit, in a B3-1 Community Shopping District, a proposed rear 2-story porch enclosure whose west yard., on a reverse corer lot, shall be zero instead of3.84', the rear yard shall be 16.14' instead of30' and to add 412 sq. ft. of area which exceeds the area of which existed at the time of passage of this ordinance. ACTION OF BOARD-- CASE CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 21, 2008 AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE i\llsfnt PAGE 28 OF 56 MINUTES

29 APPLICANT: Anthony Robert LaPenna CAL NO.: Z.. I l'pearance FOR: Same MAP NO.: 4-G PREMISES AFFECTED: 1918 S. May Street NATURE OF REQUEST: Application for a variation under Chapter 17 of the zoning ordinance to permit, in an RT-4 Residential Two-Flat, Townhouse and Multi-Unit District, a proposed dormer addition to an existing!-story building. There are 2 buildings on the lot. The front building appears to be a store. The dormer shall have a north side yard of zero and there shall be a 492 sq. ft. increase in area of that existed prior to the passage of this ordinance. VARIATION GRANTED AFFIRMATIVE NllGATJVt: AllSENT BRIAN L CROWE GIG! McCABE-MlELE ZONING BOARD OF APPilALS DEME'I'RI KONSTANTELOS on, after due notice thereof as provided under Section A and by publication in the Chicago Sun fully advised in the premises, hereby finds the following; the applicant shall be permitted to construct a dormer addition to an existing I story building. The dormer shall have a north side yard of zero and there shall be a 492 sq. ft. increase in area of that existed prior to the passage of this ordinance; the Board finds I strict compliance with the regulations and standards of this Zoning Ordinance would create practical difficulties or particular hardships for the subject property; 2 the requested variation is consistent with the stated purpose and intent of this Zoning Ordinance 3 the property in question cannot yield a reasonable return if permitted to be used only in accordance with the standards of this Zoning Ordinance; 4 the practical difficulties or particular hardships are due to unique circumstances and are not generally applicable to other similarly situated property; and 5 the variation, if granted will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood; it is therefore RESOLVED, that the Zoning Board of Appeals, by virtue of the authority conferred upon it, does hereby make a variation in the application of the district regulations of the zoning ordinance and that the aforesaid variation request be and it hereby is granted subject to the following condition(s: That all applicable ordinances of the City of Chicago shall be complied with before a permit is issued. APPROVED AS TO S\i;.l>!il;i~ PAGE 29 OF 56 MINUTES CIIAIRMAH

30 APPLICANT: New Birth Church Of God In Christ CAL NO.: S i PEARANCE FOR: Richard Baker MAP NO.: 16-G PREMISES AFFECTED: 1501 W. 69th Street NATURE OF REQUEST: Application for a special use under Chapter 17 of the zoning ordinance for the approval of the location and the establishment of an off-site accessory parking lot for 10 private passenger vehicles to serve the church at 1500 W. 69th Street in an RS-3 Residential Single-Unit (Detached House District. APPLICATION APPROVED AFJ'IRMATIV!' NEGATIVE i\i!sent GIG! McCAilE-MIELE on, after due notice thereof as provided under Section B and by publication in the Chicago Sun fully advised in the premises, hereby finds the following; the applicant shall be permitted to establish an off-site accessory parking lot for 10 private passenger vehicles to serve the church at 1500 W. 69th Street; the testimony of the appraiser was that the use wold not have a negative impact on the surrounding community and is in character with the neighborhood; the Board finds the use complies with all applicable standards of this Zoning Ordinance; is in the interest of the public convenience and will not have a significant adverse impact on the general welfare of neighborhood or community; is compatible with the character of the surrounding area in terms of site planning and building scale and project design; is compatible with the character of the surrounding area in terms of operating characteristics, such as hours of operation, outdoor lighting, noise, and traffic generation; and is designed to promote pedestrian safety and comfort; it is therefore RESOLVED, that the aforesaid special use request be and it hereby is approved and the Zoning Administrator is authorized to permit said special use subject to the following condition(s: The Department of Planning and Development recommends approval of the proposed off-site parking, provided the applicant installs the fencing and landscaping in compliance with the Chicago Landscape Ordinance. That all applicable ordinances of the City of Chicago shall be complied with before a permit is issued; PAGE 30 OF 56 MINUTES