LET'S STOP THIS CONSTRUCTION OF 112 S. Sangamon 5th Floor!
** PLEASE HELP SUPPORT THIS, AS THIS AFFECTS ALL OF US **

This will ruin the aesthetics of our neighborhood, ruin the values of our property, cause a safety hazard for building on a commercial 114yr old building with ALUMINUM construction, block our alley, and constantly be surrounded by noise for half a year to just build 3 units.

We’re putting together a group and list of objections to the proposed project to build a 5th floor. A few below.

- Aluminum construction on a 114yr old brick-only building, and neighborhood – Concerns of stability/safety, along with aesthetics for the community.
The current building’s roof is heavily slanted towards the northwest corner facing 111 S Morgan Street. This is also being build using aluminum construction, where every single building in the area is strictly brick/concrete. This questions the structural integrity of this project. Is this even safe to build on for a building this old?
The roof is completely not level by at least 4-5 feet from one corner of the building to the other.

- Structural Concerns:
The added weight and structure of the metal floor might pose a risk to the integrity of the original brick building, especially if it wasn't designed to support such an addition.
- Utility Overload: The added structure might strain existing utilities (water, sewage, electricity) if the infrastructure wasn't designed to handle the increased load.
- Safety and Fire Hazards: Metal structures can pose specific safety risks, such as increased fire hazards, that could endanger your property.

-Noise/dust pollution – Construction of this caliber would not only cause non-stop construction noise/dust, and this type of project would take at least 5-6 months to complete to JUST build 3 dwelling units?
Would the current business (Redfin) be happy with drilling noises all day long while they’re trying to do their work in the office? I currently work from home, as most do now currently; my office is right next to the window and I’m on calls all day long. This would cause a significant issue with me performing my job.

-Issue with an already over-congested area, along with no area for construction materials to be delivered/staged.
Currently, there is barely any parking available and we already live in a extremely congested area. Also, the only place for the proposed construction and delivery of materials would be the alley. The other surrounding street where materials could be delivered to the roof will not work. This will block all traffic to multiple parking garages and cause continued issues. There is simply no where to allow this.

- Direct violation of privacy for dozens of residents in multiple buildings.
This design proposes multiple outdoor balconies that directly face the inside of our condos, completely violating privacy. The unit facing the West looks directly into more than half a dozen units at eye-level, which is a complete violation of privacy. Even worse, the balcony is large, so if the person had multiple people living there or visiting, then there are a bunch of people staring right into us with only a mere ~80ft distance.

- Owner seems to be avoiding taxes for a commercial-only unit currently.
Seems to be an attempt to avoid paying full taxes – Why would someone just change to a brand new roof 2 years ago, and all of a sudden want to build a cheap 3 dwelling unit in ALUMINUM on a commercial building?? It is noted, that the owner of a multi-zoned unit (commercial/residential) pays substantially less taxes.

- Historical Significance
If the brick building or the surrounding area has historical significance, the addition of a modern metal floor could be seen as inappropriate and harmful to the preservation of the area's historical character. Mary Bartelme Park is now home to the Green City Market and has been described as the Village Square, a central point for community gatherings, along with a place for everyday recreation. Urban park in the West Loop of Chicago named this new park in honor of Mary Bartelme (1866 – 1954), the first woman judge in Illinois, who devoted her life to reforming the treatment of children and women in the court system.