Record #: R2017-457   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 5/9/2017 Current Controlling Legislative Body: Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards
Final action: 5/24/2017
Title: Zoning exception and administrative adjustment for change of licensee and continued operation of tavern at 4644 N Central Ave
Sponsors: Dept./Agency
Topic: ZONING RECLASSIFICATIONS - Miscellaneous
Attachments: 1. R2017-457.pdf

Department of Planning and Development city of chicago

NOTICE OF DECISION REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR AN

ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT TO THE CHICAGO ZONING ORDINANCE

April 17,2017

APPLICANT: Twilight Lounge; Owner 4644, Inc.; President, Secretary and Treasurer Halina Sedelmaier PREMISES AFFECTED: 4644 North Central Avenue FILE NUMBER: 16-243-AA

Zoning Administrator's Action: APPLICATION APPROVED THE RESOLUTION:

WHEREAS, Twilight Lounge; Owner 4644, Inc.; President, Secretary and Treasurer Halina Sedelmaier; filed on September 22, 2016, an application for an Administrative Adjustment pursuant to Article 17-13-1003-Z(l) of the Chicago Zoning Ordinance for the approval of the change of licensee and operation of a tavern in a 2-story building, in an RS3 Residential Single-Unit (Detached House) District, on premises at 4644 North Central Avenue.

 

WHEREAS, the decision of the Office of the Zoning Administrator rendered September 13, 2016 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, Article 17-2-0102."

 

WHEREAS, the district maps show that the premises is located in an RS3 Residential Single-Unit (Detached House) District.

WHEREAS, the Zoning Administrator, having fully reviewed all information and being fully advised of the premises, hereby makes the following findings of fact; the said use is located in an RS3 Residential Single-Unit (Detached House) District; that the subject site is improved with a 2-story building containing an existing tavern; that on July 12, 1990, the City Council passed an ordinance requiring an exception for the approval of the change of license to a tavern located in a residence district; that the existing tavern is to be operated under a new license; that the majority of the patrons come from the local neighborhood and that the continued operation of a tavern at this location is necessary for the public convenience; that the applicant, as the new licensee, proposes to operate the tavern in such a manner to insure that the public health, safety and

 

 

121 NORTH LASALLE STREET. ROOM 1000, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS C0602

 

 

Department of Planning and Development

CITY OF CHICAGO

 

 

4644 North Central Avenue

16-243-AA

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welfare will be adequately protected; and that the operation of the tavern will not cause substantial injury to the value of other property in the neighborhood; it is therefore

 

RESOLVED, that the application for an Administrative Adjustment is approved for the change of licensee and operation of a tavern in a 2-story building, on premises at 4644 North Central Avenue, and that all applicable ordinances of the City of Chicago shall be complied with before a license is issued; and be it further

 

RESOLVED, that the granting of this Administrative Adjustment shall run only with the applicant, Twilight Lounge; Owner 4644, Inc.; President, Secretary and Treasurer Halina Sedelmaier, as licensee, and that a change of licensed shall terminate the Administrative Adjustment granted herein; and be it further

 

RESOLVED, that the tavern in the subject building is, and shall continue to be, subject to all applicable provisions of Article 6 of the Zoning Ordinance.

 

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