BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OE THE CITY OF CHICAGO:
SECTION 1. Title 17 of the Municipal Code of Chicago, the Chicago Zoning Ordinance, is hereby amended by changing all of the B3-1 Community Shopping District symbols and indications as shown on Map 13-L in the area bounded by:
West Higgins Avenue, a line 55.33 feet southeast of and parallel to North Long Avenue, the 18 foot public alley south of West Higgins Avenue, and a line 25 feet southeast of and parallel to North Long Avenue.'
to those of a B3-3 Community Shopping District.
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its passage and due publication.
Common Address of Property: 5415 West Higgins Avenue, Chicago, Illinois U A ST\2009 4 6604.3
NARRATIVE AND PLANS TYPE 1 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT APPLICATION
Applicant: Chicago Art Center dba Ed Paschke Art Center Property Location: 5415 VV. Higgins Avenue Proposed Zoning: H3-3 Community Shopping District Lot Area: 6,179 square feet
Chicago Art Center dba Ed Paschkc Art Center is the "Applicant" for a Type 1 Zoning Map Amendment for the subject property located at 5415 W. Higgins Avenue from the B3-1 Community Shopping District to the B3-3 Community Shopping District. The Applicant requests a rezoning of the property to allow for the construction of an addition to the existing two-story building on the property. The proposed development will contain cultural exhibit and accessory retail and office uses, along with other accessory uses. The total development will consist of approximately 11,819 square feet of floor area. A Transit-served Location Parking Reduction is proposed. The subject property is less than 1,320 feet from the Jefferson Park Transit Center CTA/Metra station entrance. The overall FAR will be.
The site is located mid-block on the southwest side of West Higgins Avenue south of North Long Avenue. To the north and east are properties zoned B3-1, to the south is property zoned B3-2 and to the westPOS-1.
The subject property...
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