Proposed Development at 7313-15 N. Sheridan


Posted: 5/15/2008
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Dear Neighbor,

I am writing to invite you to attend a community meeting regarding a proposal to construct a 50-unit apartment building at 7313-15 N. Sheridan Road.  The meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 21st, 7:00 p.m. at the Lake Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 7200 N. Sheridan (at Touhy).

Rich Aronson of Camelot Development, Scott Siner of Noble Development and Tom Kafkes of Stage Development will be on hand to present their proposal to build a seven-story building containing 50 dwelling units, 50 parking spaces and commercial space on the first floor.  The developers plan to incorporate a number of green features in the building, including a small wind turbine on the roof.  

The site is located on the east side of Sheridan Road between Chase Ave. and Sherwin Ave.  A parking lot currently exists on the site.  The Shambala Community Center is located immediately to the north, and an eight-story apartment building is located immediately to the south.

The proposed development requires a zoning change from its current RT4 classification to a B3-5 classification.  The proposal also needs a rear yard setback variance from the required 30 feet to 12 feet.  Finally, the development falls within the parameters of the Lakefront Protection Ordinance and thus requires Chicago Plan Commission approval.

The developers intend to maintain the development as a rental building.

As with any proposed development in the 49th Ward, I will not make a decision on whether I support or oppose the proposal until after a full community review process.  The 49th Ward Zoning and Land Use Advisory Committee has reviewed the proposal and voted to withold making a final recommendation to me pending the outcome of the community meeting.

I have attached a copy of the floor plans and a rendering:

icon 7313-15_N_Sheridan_Development_Proposal.pdf (692 KB)

If you have any questions or would like to comment on the proposal, feel free to reply to this e-mail or call my office at 773-338-5796.

I look forward to your input.

Sincerely,

Joe Moore