A DPD staffer says this access point was brought about because there's a large kite surfers in the area that would like better access to the water.pic.twitter.com/AgKbRF0i4E
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@ChicagoDOH Commish Novara notes that since the ARO went into effect this is just the 5th building to include ALL 20% of it's affordable units on site. Breakdown of the affordable units. -11% studios -28% 1 bedroom -52% 2 bedrooms -9% 3 bedroomsShow this thread
Cox says he's received some assurances that this very large tower is not setting a new precedent for the neighborhood. He says it's important that this isn't a new norm. Cox would personally like to see the neighborhood remain at a smaller scale.
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One thing I enjoy at these meetings. When the project is about to be voted on and approved Commissioners will often mention things they would like to see, but aren't necessarily binding. Attorneys and developers are very good at giving a "we'll look into that" nod of the head.
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1st speaker says he moved from the "ghetto to a high-rise" because of the work Related Midwest are doing. He says any complaints about developers not including minority contractors in their projects shouldn't be directed at RM.
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After that project is approved DoH commish Novara speaks with Related Midwest President Curt Bailey and DPD commish congratulates the architect.pic.twitter.com/5jefHBi416
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Related Midwest is the developer of "The 78", one of two mega-developments that will be monitored by local community advisory councils, announced today.https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2019/12/19/21030287/lincoln-yards-the-78-councils-local-input-mega-developments …
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Related has another item on today's agenda to begin preparing The 78 site for public transit.
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Before that is an amendment to planned development #1025. It would add 2701 N. Elston to the PD and to allow for a surface level parking lot. It's at the corner of Elston and Shubert.
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Parking lot is approved. Thank god the earth is not warming at an alarming rate and there's no chance we are contributing to that with our terrible choices. Thank god for that.
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Up now is a planned development at 1225 W. School and 1240 West Monroe in the 44th ward. Would be 4 residential structures with a max height of 38 feet and 28 total units. 28 total parking spots.
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The site is .5 miles from the Belmont CTA stop which provides access to the Brown, Purple, and Red lines.
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A public speaker for this project says he is a neighbor of the site. Said the project is being rushed forward without community approval. He says the parking lot is too large, with too many cars for alley and will be a danger for neighbors.
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Cox brings up that the developer is going to pay in-lieu fees to the ARO rather than include the affordable housing on site. “Why opt out?” He asks to the developer.
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Developer says they tried on-site but since they are “high-end” 4 bedroom for sale units it was difficult + an ARO buyer would struggle with the high ongoing expenses of the unit.
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Cox politely cuts him off as he speaks and says he appreciates the backstory. He says it’s important to know as changes to the AROnare considered.
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It is going to pass* Before the vote is final Tunney is speaking about the project as it’s in his ward. On the alley concerns of the neighbors he says large trucks have often used the alley so it’s not as if the alley has been peaceful in the past.
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Last item is an amendment to The 78 planned development. Related Midwest is seeking an amendment to the PD to allow for a CTA transit station to be built in the development. The 78 is being developed with the help of around a Billion dollars in TIF funds.
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Related will pay the upfront costs of the CTA station and the city will then reimburse them. The CTA station will be located at 15th and Clark street.
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The 78 and Sterling Bay's Lincoln Yards will have local community councils to provide oversight. The councils will be appointed by the local alderman which is interesting because Ald. Hopkins is in full support of Lincoln Yards and
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@SigchoFor25 says he was working with the Mayor's office to create those community councils that were announced a few hours ago. Sigcho-Lopez says he is glad Related has agreed to the council oversight to provide transparency. Calls the councils a "great step"Show this thread -
Commissioner Reyes says she is a Pilsen resident and is glad the councils were created. She hopes that they will be able to provide more on-site affordable housing. More on the councils;https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2019/12/19/21030287/lincoln-yards-the-78-councils-local-input-mega-developments …
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She asks Related what the time-frame is before they begin larger construction of the development. Curt Bailey says that will be guided by the infrastructure improvements. He says the rest is dependent on finding a company to sign on to taking a large portion of the office space
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Also included in the amendment is a school impact study, which I presume is to study if a new CPS school should be built at The 78 as the development moves forward.
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A public speaker who has spoken on a number of items says he approves of this item in part because he gives architecture tours on the river and this will give him more to talk about.
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Cox says the location of the CTA station came about because the community had a better idea than the developer. He says that is a model for what the community councils can be.
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As Cox speaks Cordova interrupts him, urging that they vote on the item soon. It's approved.
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Five hours after it began, the Plan Commission has now adjourned, thanks for following along! Check out http://documenters.org and follow
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