Petition opposing the proposed amendment for a 15-story building on 19 N May Street
This petition is in opposition to 19 N May LLC’s application to rezone the property located at 1115 West Washington Boulevard and 19-27 N. May Street (“Hayden II”) to allow for the development of a 15-story building instead of the previously approved 9-story building. The proposed 15-story building would substantially increase the density of the proposed development in an area that has been overloaded from several recently completed big developments that are just one block or less away from the proposed site, namely:
- The new McDonald’s HQ - just one block east from from the proposed site (completed: 2018)
- The 200-room Hyatt Hotel - across the street from the proposed site on Washington Street (completed: 2019)
- CA Washington condominiums - a 69-unit development one block east from the proposed site (completed: 2018)
- Hayden I - a 28-unit 9-story building on Washington between May & Aberdeen St, phase one of the proposed development (completed: 2019)
The area's infrastructure has been overloaded from the above mentioned recent developments among others. To approve such high-density development is a disservice to the community and residents in the areas. In addition to the added traffic congestion, the proposed 15-story building would also create additional strain on public services and amenities in the area including the already overcrowded Skinner Elementary School, public transportation, public libraries and parks. Therefore, we stand in strong opposition to the proposed 15-story building and believe it would adversely impact current residents in the area and drive them out in the long run. We ask the zoning board and Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez to consider revising the previously approved 9-story building for the proposed site to a 6-story building, which is in line with most developments in the immediate vicinity, to help manage the substantial increase in density this area has experienced in the last 24 months.
Thank you for your consideration.
Updates
January 21, 2019
Seeing this kind of momentum feels like a weight off my shoulders because it shows that my neighbors see the damage this extra density will do to our streets. We live here and we deserve to be heard before they break ground on another tower that our infrastructure simply cannot support.
14 Comments
Strongly oppose the excessive development in the area and the strain that it has put on local streets, schools, parks. This is hindering property values, security and quality of life for local residents. It is disappointing that local officials have decided to let building after building exceed the historical story limit in the area. Strongly oppose this yet another increase.
Absolutely oppose this increased development...I live here and the development would create massive pressure on local resources, traffic, and even the look of the neighborhood. Very opposed to this.
The height and scope of this prosposal is in conflict with the current designated zoning, approval, neighborhood plan and the wishes of the existing residence. Aside from that, the lots in which this proposed building would be installed is on a side street and could not handle the level of increased traffic and density. Strongly oppose.
Bait and switch tactics! Developer sought permission for 2 buildings, has already completed one and is now seeking to double the size of the other!
Excessive developer greed will kill the budding West Loop neighborhood. A 9 storey building in a predominantly mid rise neighborhood is already too tall, but a 18 storey high rise will stick out like a sore thumb and put unmanageable pressure on public amenities including the Skinner school, the overcrowded Green Line CTA and the stop-and-go traffic in the neighborhood.
I am strongly opposed to the proposed 15 story building. The hight is out of character with the area and the density is high for such a small street.
Strongly opposed to a building of this height/density being added to this neighborhood.
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Petition opposing the proposed amendment for a 15-story building on 19 N May Street
This petition is in opposition to 19 N May LLC’s application to rezone the property located at 1115 West Washington Boulevard and 19-27 N. May Street (“Hayden II”) to allow for the development of a 15-story building instead of the previously approved 9-story building. The proposed 15-story building would substantially increase the density of the proposed development in an area that has been overloaded from several recently completed big developments that are just one block or less away from the proposed site, namely:
- The new McDonald’s HQ - just one block east from from the proposed site (completed: 2018)
- The 200-room Hyatt Hotel - across the street from the proposed site on Washington Street (completed: 2019)
- CA Washington condominiums - a 69-unit development one block east from the proposed site (completed: 2018)
- Hayden I - a 28-unit 9-story building on Washington between May & Aberdeen St, phase one of the proposed development (completed: 2019)
The area's infrastructure has been overloaded from the above mentioned recent developments among others. To approve such high-density development is a disservice to the community and residents in the areas. In addition to the added traffic congestion, the proposed 15-story building would also create additional strain on public services and amenities in the area including the already overcrowded Skinner Elementary School, public transportation, public libraries and parks. Therefore, we stand in strong opposition to the proposed 15-story building and believe it would adversely impact current residents in the area and drive them out in the long run. We ask the zoning board and Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez to consider revising the previously approved 9-story building for the proposed site to a 6-story building, which is in line with most developments in the immediate vicinity, to help manage the substantial increase in density this area has experienced in the last 24 months.
Thank you for your consideration.
Updates
January 21, 2019
Seeing this kind of momentum feels like a weight off my shoulders because it shows that my neighbors see the damage this extra density will do to our streets. We live here and we deserve to be heard before they break ground on another tower that our infrastructure simply cannot support.
14 Comments
Truly out of touch with the neighborhood. 15 stories??? Please tell me where that is warranted. There are plenty of economics with a lower density development. Just ask the developers. They are doing just fine with Hayden.
Strongly oppose the excessive development in the area and the strain that it has put on local streets, schools, parks. This is hindering property values, security and quality of life for local residents. It is disappointing that local officials have decided to let building after building exceed the historical story limit in the area. Strongly oppose this yet another increase.
Absolutely oppose this increased development...I live here and the development would create massive pressure on local resources, traffic, and even the look of the neighborhood. Very opposed to this.
The height and scope of this prosposal is in conflict with the current designated zoning, approval, neighborhood plan and the wishes of the existing residence. Aside from that, the lots in which this proposed building would be installed is on a side street and could not handle the level of increased traffic and density. Strongly oppose.
Bait and switch tactics! Developer sought permission for 2 buildings, has already completed one and is now seeking to double the size of the other!
Excessive developer greed will kill the budding West Loop neighborhood. A 9 storey building in a predominantly mid rise neighborhood is already too tall, but a 18 storey high rise will stick out like a sore thumb and put unmanageable pressure on public amenities including the Skinner school, the overcrowded Green Line CTA and the stop-and-go traffic in the neighborhood.
I am strongly opposed to the proposed 15 story building. The hight is out of character with the area and the density is high for such a small street.
Strongly opposed to a building of this height/density being added to this neighborhood.
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Truly out of touch with the neighborhood. 15 stories??? Please tell me where that is warranted. There are plenty of economics with a lower density development. Just ask the developers. They are doing just fine with Hayden.