Meeting Details

Meeting Name: ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/27/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 301-B, City Hall
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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     Meeting convened at 9:07 a.m.    Roll call Video Video
260563 11.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to notification by the board of zoning appeals of expired appeals.

Minutes note: Ald. Jackson moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 5-0)
SUBSTITUTEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
260563 2 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to notification by the board of zoning appeals of expired appeals.

Minutes note: File reflecting Proposed Substitute A, relabeled as Substitute 2. Appearing: Pres. Jose Perez, 12th Ald. Dist. Ald. Lamont Westmoreland, 5th Ald. Dist. Tanya Fonseca, DCD India Gaar, BOZA Mike Mazmanian, DNS Deputy Commissioner Ald. Larresa Taylor, 9th Ald. Dist. There was inquiry and discussion on the intent of the file, reporting and inspection of businesses, compliance enforcement and notification processes, data tracking inspections and compliance, notification to local alderpersons, consideration to send out renewal applications, cost to operate special enforcement inspections, reinspection fees and citations, special enforcement inspection staffing level, and scope of the file. Ald. Spiker moved to hold the file for one cycle to obtain ITMD input on producing a report of expired BOZA approvals. (Prevailed 5-0)
HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass5:0 Action details Not available
260884 02.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of City Development to execute an agreement relating to the development and public use of accessory dwelling unit design packages.

Minutes note: Appearing: Pres. Perez, 12th Ald. Dist. Jim Bohl, DOA Innovation Director Tanya Fonseca, DCD Montavius Jones, Navarte Development Daniel Steininger, Daniel Hoan Foundation Atty. Kathy Block, City Attorney's Office Nicholas Robinson, architect There was inquiry and discussion on the concept of the ADU design packages, ability to customize designs, approval standards, and consideration of the character of different neighborhoods.
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260497 13.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the Department of City Development to work with various City agencies and outside experts and stakeholders to recommend policies and regulations to prevent negative environmental, neighborhood, and community impacts of data processing centers.

Minutes note: Appearing: Ald. Andrea Pratt, 1st Ald. Dist. Pres. Jose Perez, 12th Ald. Dist. Sam Leichtling, DCD Deputy Commissioner Ald. Larresa Taylor, 9th Ald. Dist. There was inquiry and discussion on the intent of the file and DCD shared vision to provide policy recommendations. Ald. Perez, Stamper, Jackson, Bauman, and Spiker added as cosponsors.
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260637 14.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the creation of a data center dashboard.

Minutes note: Appearing: Ald. Andrea Pratt, 1st Ald. Dist. Pres. Jose Perez, 12th Ald. Dist. Sam Leichtling, DCD Deputy Commissioner Ald. Larresa Taylor, 9th Ald. Dist. There was inquiry and discussion on the intent of the file and initial challenges.
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
260533 15.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from General Planned Development known as Bookends to a Detailed Planned Development known as Zenith to allow the construction of a multi-family residential building at 711 East Kilbourn Avenue and 822 North Van Buren Street, on the east side of North Van Buren Street, south of East Kilbourn Avenue, in the 4th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Appearing: Tanya Fonseca, DCD Joey Wisniewski, New Land Enterprises Mark Larson, Korb Architects A presentation was given on details of the zoning change and new Zenith development. There was inquiry and discussion on differences from the general plan development to the detailed planned development, alley configuration, site acquisition and project timeline, assessed value and costs of the site, and unit sale pricing. Public testimony in support: Cade Gerlach, resident Public testimony with concerns: Allen Cooper, property owner at 815 N. Cass St. Mr. Cooper had concerns with alley traffic, parking, noise pollution, construction impacts (vibration and cracking), point of contact, informed community engagement, and garbage pickup relating to the new development. The development team responded to the concerns presented. Public testimony in opposition: Curtis Oquist, property manager at 835 N. Cass St. Mr. Oquist had concerns with street parking and impacts to his tenants.
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260874 06.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving Amendment No. 5 to the Project Plan and authorizing expenditures for Tax Incremental District No. 70 (735 N Water), in the 4th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Appearing: Alyssa Remington, DCD A presentation was given on the TID amendment and planned expenditures. Ald. Stamper moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 5-0)
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260874 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving Amendment No. 5 to the Project Plan and authorizing expenditures for Tax Incremental District No. 70 (735 N Water), in the 4th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: File reflecting Proposed Substitute A, relabeled to Substitute 1.
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
260745 07.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 1810 West Fairmount Avenue, in the 1st Aldermanic District.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
260876 08.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 4450 North 37th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
260877 09.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 2754A North 12th Street, in the 15 Aldermanic District.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
260879 010.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 2318 West Maple Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
260747 011.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 6930B North Raintree Drive, in the 9th Aldermanic District.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
260743 012.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 1241A West Scott Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
260746 013.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 1960B South 7th Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
260875 014.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 1116 West Scott Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
260744 015.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 1628-30 North 24th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
260878 016.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 2543-45 North 36th Street, in the 15 Aldermanic District.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
     Meeting adjourned at 11:13 a.m. Chris Lee, Staff Assistant Council Records Section City Clerk's Office    Not available
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