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| 4531 N. Clark proposal from Platinum Homes (360 Design Studio) |
A demolition permit in May tipped us off that something was happening, but Ald. Clay's mostly dormant development page was just updated with a pleasant surprise - a proposal from Platinum Homes (the developer of the recently completed 4713 N. Clark).
Platinum Homes is proposing 9 for-sale condo units all of which would be 3 bedroom.
The building would have two retail storefronts as well as 10 parking spaces. 13 spaces for bicycles are planned as well.
Interesting to note that the existing zoning allows for 8 units and a building of the same height, but the proposed zoning change (from C1-2 to C1-3) would allow for one more unit, more parking spaces and more floor area. Because this building would be under 10 units, the city's affordable requirements ordinance (ARO) does not apply and the ward office cannot require them of the developer.
Ald. Clay's office is planning an online community meeting to discuss the proposal at 6 PM on August 27. Clark Street Neighbors Association is the local block club for this proposal.
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| Current view of 4531 N. Clark |
Unfortunately way too few units and too much parking. A dense part of Uptown should be getting 30-50 units on a lot this size
ReplyDeleteAgreed about the parking. This is way more parking than needed with its proximity to transit, and every additional parking spot adds thousands and even tens of thousands of dollars on to the cost of each unit.
DeleteThe density is a proper transition given that there are single family homes behind it. They would fight tooth and nail to stop anything larger and we would be stuck with empty buildings until the developers gave up and built this anyway. Three bedroom units allow families to stay in the neighborhood.
ReplyDeleteA wise comment,
DeleteAll for developments with increased density, but really tired of the bland architectural designs. I used to love this area of Clark because of the unique stand-alone 2 story buildings along the corridor, now sadly seems like these will be torn down and replaced with boring taller buildings that are not affordable and continue to struggle to fill the street level storefront spaces.
ReplyDeleteNothing on the website yet you know of an upcoming community public meeting that her office is hosting lol DO BETTER Uptown Update your hate is getting more and more predictable towards this woman.
ReplyDeleteThis is on their website, in the Zoning & Development section, and was in their newsletter on Friday.
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