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 p...
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