Department of Planning and Development
CITY OF CHICAGO
November 21,2016
APPLICANT: Ashland Restaurant, LLC
PREMISES AFFECTED: 5600 North Ashland Avenue
FILE NUMBER: 16-266-AA
Zoning Administrator's Action: APPLICATION APPROVED THE RESOLUTION:
WHEREAS, Ashland Restaurant, LLC, Gino Battaglia, sole member and manager, filed on October 20, 2016, an application for an Administrative Adjustment pursuant to Article 17-13-1003-Z of the Chicago Zoning Ordinance for the approval of the change of licensee and operation of a restaurant with consumption of liquor in a 2-story building, in an RS3 Residential Single-Unit (Detached House) District, on premises at 5600 North Ashland Avenue.
WHEREAS, the decision of the Office of the Zoning Administrator rendered October 13,2016 reads:
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"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 ofthe 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 restaurant with consumption of liquor located in a residence district; that the existing tavern is to be operated under a new license as a restaurant with consumption of liquor; that the majority of the patrons come from the local neighborhood and that the operation of a restaurant with the consumption of liquor at this location is necessary for the public convenience; that the applicant, as the new licensee, proposes ...
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