A proposed resolution to adopt the Red Line Extension (RLE) Transit-Supportive Development Plan. The Chicago Transit Authority is pursuing the Red Line Extension Project, a 5.6-mile extension starting from the existing terminal at 95th/Dan Ryan and terminating at 130th Street, subject to the availability of funding. The RLE Transit-Supportive Development (TSD) Plan is a proactive effort to create a guide for future development in communities located near the RLE project area. Initiated in 2020, the TSD Plan was led by the CTA and in partnership with the City of Chicago’s Department of Planning and Development. At the heart of the TSD Plan will be the community’s vision for each of the station areas which seeks to promote development without the displacement of existing residents and achieve community-focused benefits such as affordable housing, local economic development, and environmental sustainability.

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Public Comments

A courtesy presentation of a proposed site plan review, submitted by the University of Illinois System/Capital Development Board, for development of the Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) Chicago Center for Education and Research in Waterway Planned Development #1434, Subarea 2 at 1519 S. Wells Street. The applicant proposes to construct an eight-story, 135’-6” tall building at 1519 S. Wells Street with 200,000 square feet of office, classroom, lab and event space.  Two (54’ x 14’) loading berths will be provided. The overall FAR of the development will not exceed 4.59.

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1801-1809 S. Wabash Ave. &
1800-1806 S. Michigan Ave.
(Near South Side, 3rd Ward)

A proposed Residential Planned Development submitted by Mercy Housing, Inc., for the property generally located at 1801-1809 S. Wabash Avenue and 1800-1806 S. Michigan Avenue. The applicant proposes to rezone the site from DX- 5 (Downtown Mixed-Use District) and DR-3 (Downtown Residential District) to a unified DR-5 (Downtown Residential District) prior to establishing the Residential Planned Development. The planned development will support the redevelopment of an existing six-story, 62’-0” tall building at 1801 S. Wabash with 100 dwelling units, and the construction of a five-story, 60’-0” tall building at 1800 S. Michigan containing 50 dwelling units; a total of 18 accessory vehicular parking spaces and 150 bicycle parking spaces will be provided. The overall FAR of the development will not exceed 3.7.

PD Application

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1300 W. Carroll Ave.
(Near West Side, 27th Ward)

A proposed Residential-Business Planned Development submitted by 1300 W. Carroll Owner, LLC, for the property generally located at 1300 W. Carroll Avenue. The applicant is proposing to rezone the site from  M2-3, (Light Industry District) to a DX-7, (Downtown Mixed-Use District) prior to establishing the Residential-Business Planned Development to permit the construction of a two-phased development consisting of a 515’ tall, mixed-use office and residential building containing 361 dwelling units, 249 accessory parking spaces, office space, open space, in a subarea A and a 418’ tall, mixed-use building containing 380 residential units, 156 parking spaces, open space, and ground floor commercial and retail uses in a subarea B, together with accessory and incidental uses. A 3.0 FAR bonus will be taken and the overall FAR of the planned development will be 10.0.

PD Application

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1653-1739 W. Webster Ave. &
2075-2189 N. Elston Ave.
(Logan Square, 32nd Ward)

A proposed amendment to Residential Business Planned Development 1420, submitted by Fromm LLC, for the property generally located at 1653-1739 West Webster Avenue and 2075-2189 North Elston Avenue. The Applicant proposes to amend Residential Business Planned Development 1420 to add “Animal Services (excluding shelters/boarding kennels or veterinary services)”as a permitted use in Sub-Area A. No changes are proposed to the existing approved improvements in the Planned Development.

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220-228 W. Illinois St.
(Near North Side, 42nd Ward)

A proposed amendment to Business Planned Development 1092, submitted by Alderman Reilly, for the property generally located at 220-228 West Illinois Street. The Applicant proposes to amend Business Planned Development 1092 by adding language to PD Statements #5 and #12 giving further clarification to the area labeled Urban Garden on the planned development exhibits. No other changes and no construction are proposed as a part of this amendment.

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A proposed resolution to adopt the 18th and Peoria Development Framework Plan. As part of an over $1 billion investment in affordable housing announced in 2021, the City acquired an approximately six (6) acre site generally located on the north side of 18th Street and Peoria Street. The 18th & Peoria Development Framework Plan seeks to create a comprehensive vision of the site meets the residential and commercial needs of the community, fits within the existing context of the Pilsen neighborhood, and adds value to the property itself and surrounding areas. The goal of the Development Framework Plan is to guide redevelopment of the site with a multi-phased affordable housing development with supportive services and other ancillary uses such as public open space and commercial retail. A draft of the study report was presented to the community and posted for public comment in March 2023, the final document presented here today has incorporated that feedback.

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An informational presentation of the Central Area Plan Update initiative. The goal of the two-phase effort is to create an implementable, community-driven vision that is informed by the past, rooted in equity, and shaped by Chicagoans on behalf of the entire city. This initiative will be guided by the We Will Chicago framework plan. The study area boundaries reflect Chicago's Downtown Zoning District, which is generally bounded by Division Street on the north; portions of Ogden Avenue, Ashland Avenue and Halsted Street on the west; portions of Cermak Road and 25th Street on the south; and Lake Michigan on the east. The initial phase of the two-year planning process involves engagement with stakeholders including residents and representatives from business, cultural, and nonprofit organizations, and local leaders and elected officials to establish goals and objectives for the area. The first phase runs through September 2023. The second phase will define the steps to achieve an updated vision for how downtown growth can serve all Chicagoans over the next 20 years.

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