We are deeply grateful to all our neighbors who took the time to engage and provide feedback on the zoning change proposal at 5636-40 N. Ashland Avenue. Your participation improves our community zoning process every time! Feedback from neighbors on this proposal was majority positive, with strong support for the building’s added residential density and onsite affordable units.
Some neighbors expressed concern about the initially sought B2-3 designation, which could allow a business or mixed use for a future onsite development. Hearing this feedback, the developer switched their sought designation to RM-6 which allows for the same design but excludes any future commercial use without an additional zoning change. The developer has also committed to adding an ornamental fence and/or plantings to mirror neighboring properties as requested by neighbors.
Hearing the feedback of the community and these additional changes, Alder Vasquez has decided to support the zoning change.
All proposed zoning changes in the 40th Ward undergo a community feedback process. Neighbors are invited to comment on the proposal at public meetings and online, and all comments and feedback are considered and discussed by Ald. Vasquez and the 40th Ward team prior to any decision being made. To learn more about our zoning process, visit the Community-Driven Zoning page.
To see upcoming zoning meetings and participate in our community-driven process, visit https://40thward.org/currentzoningrequests/.