ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO: SECTION 1. Title 17, of the Municipal Code of Chicago, the Chicago Zoning Ordinance be amended by changing all the CI-5 Neighborhood Commercial District symbols and indications as shown on Map No. 10-F in the area bounded by
West Root Street; a line 24.80 feet west of and parallel to South Wallace Street; the alley next south of and parallel to West Root Street; and a line 96.80 feet west of and parallel to South Wallace Street,
to those of a B2-1 Neighborhood Mixed-Use District and a corresponding use district is hereby established in the area above described.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its passage and due publication.
603,605 and 607 West Root Street
NARRATIVE
Narrative for the re-zoning of the property commonly known as 603-605-607 W Root Street.
Present Zoning District: CI-5 Proposed Zoning District: B2-1
The lots in question are owned by Thomas M. Doyle Builders, Inc. Each lot is approximately 3,000 sqft. The applicant wishes to build three 1-story single family residences.
603 W Root Street has a lot area of 3,000 sqft with open space of 442 sqft. It would be improved with a 1-story single family home with a basement and a 2-car detached garage, no commercial space and a floor area ratio of 0.87. The building would be 2,600 sqft. It would be 17'-9" to median in height and it would have a front setback of 12', side setback on the east of 3' and on the west of I' for a total combined of 4' with a rear setback of 48'.
605 W Root Street has a lot area of 3,000 sqft with open space of 442 sqft. It would be improved with a 1-story single family home with a basement and a 2-car detached garage, no commercial space and a floor area ratio of 0.87. The building would be 2,600 sqft. It would be 17'-9" to median in height and it would have a front setback of 12', side setback on the east of 3' and on the west of 1' for a total combined of 4' with ...
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