ORDINANCE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO:
SECTION 1. Title 17 of the Municipal Code, the Chicago Zoning Ordinance, be amended by changing all the RT-4 Residential Two-Flat, Townhouse and Multi-Unit District symbols and indications as shown on Map N0.6-F in the area bounded by
West Alexander Street; a line 225 feet west of and parallel to South Wentworth Avenue; a line 67 feet south of and parallel to West Alexander Street; and a line 250 feet wesl of and parallel to South Wentworth Avenue;
to those of a B2-3 Neighborhood Mixed-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.
Common Address of Property:
ZONING MAP AMENDMENT ZONING NARRATIVE FOR 225 WEST ALEXANDER STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60616
TYPE 1 NARRATIVE AND PLANS
Use: The Applicant seeks a zoning change from thc current RT4 Residential
Two-Flat, Townhouse and Multi-Unit District to a B2-3 Neighborhood Mixed-Use District to meet the bulk and density requirements of the B2-District to allow the demolition ofthe existing 1-story residential building and to allow the construction of a 3-story residential building containing three (3) dwelling units, which sits on a substandard lot measuring 25'x 67' with no on-site parking. The site location sits within thc new Equitable Transit-Served Locaiion Ordinance and meets the requirement of being within 2,640' ofa CTA Train Station.
Project's Floor Area: 2.16
Project's Density: 3 Dwelling Units, 558.33 SF (Minimum Lot Area)
Parking: None. The property is located in a Transit-Served Location since it is 850'
from the Cermak-Chinatown Redline Station as per section 17-10-0102-B1. Applicant will comply with section 17-10-0102-B 1 to reduce 100% of the required parking and comply with section 17-3-0308, which is the specific criteria for Transit-Served Location.
Setbacks: Front: 4'-9"
Rear: 3'-2". Applicant will seek a var...
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