We, the undersigned, oppose the zoning change request and the new development of a large, 4 story medical building to be located at 1842-58 W Webster/2200-2242 N Lister Ave (Old Emissions lot). We would like to request that the zoning change NOT be approved OR that the medical building not be allowed to be built on this property, due to reasons listed below.
-Increased traffic in the area due to the new medical building. Webster already gets really backed up as is, this would make it worse
-Parking issues due to the new building. We understand that there are 185 spots on site, but will probably overflow onto Webster and Lister and parking is already very difficult from 9am-6pm Monday-Friday as there are many businesses in the area who already park on our street since parking on Elston and Webster is limited
-Increased traffic on Lister Ave. The street is already very narrow with parking on both sides, so this will slow down traffic flow (plans show one Entrance on Lister on south end of property and one Entrance/Exit on lister at North end of property, plus one Entrance and one Entrance/Exit each on Webster Ave)
-Loss of Natural light for all residential units directly across the street from new proposed development as new development is proposed to be 75 ft and 4 stories tall
-If there is extreme external lighting/signage on at the building 24/7, it would be disruptive at night to those living across the street (2221 N Lister, 2231 N Lister, 2235 N Lister, 2239 N Lister and 2243 N Lister)
-Loss of view from proposed development
-Property value decrease from proposed development
-Community eyesore. This structure looks like it belongs in the suburbs
-A type of structure this large, that will bring in the amount of people it's designed to bring in, should be located on a much larger street (such as Elston). This is a small, quiet, residential street where people enjoy living without all the extra traffic and noise that this new development would bring
Updates
August 29, 2017
Seeing this grow makes me feel a little less alone in this fight against the planned construction. It is exhausting to face down developers who ignore our concerns but the weight of your support helps me keep going.
28 Comments
This area already has enough traffic and congestion- between numerous local businesses and Lister's residential population, there are constantly cars and pedestrians in this area. Adding a large institution like this one will create chaos. As others have mentioned, Lister is so narrow that two cars can barely pass each other- often I've had to pull over to allow a passing car to fit through. The three-way stop of this intersection and the surrounding backup from Damen and Elston in either direction will become a disaster as well, just as it did when the emissions testing center was in this location.
I work in this area and as someone who just works here, sometimes parking alone is pretty tight with all of the other businesses around here.. but it's different for people who LIVE here as so much more comes into play, so I honor that perspective as well. Lister is a beautiful street and do not think this corner can contain this kind of establishment nor is it necessary either.
I already have a hard time driving down Lister and at times have to pull over to allow traffic from the opposite direction to pass. A building this large belongs on a major street in the city.
As a ground level unit owner I oppose this structure's height. It will block what little direct sunlight my unit experiences. I also echo others when I say that a building this size has no place in this neighborhood. Lister is a quiet residential street that can barely fit two compact cars passing each other going in opposite directions. The increased traffic will be a hazard to visitors of the building, existing residents of Lister and foot traffic.
The proposed building is much larger than appropriate for the lot size on a narrow residential street. This type of structure should only be permitted on a much larger artery street that could accommodate the traffic and parking impact. Additionally, the proposed structure would block views and light for residents on Lister. Please reconsider keeping zoning constraints as is and forcing this building to be constructed elsewhere. Thank you.
Too much traffic as it is now without the medical building structure..
Count on Rahm to make a personal fortune pushing this through; and the Alderman.
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We, the undersigned, oppose the zoning change request and the new development of a large, 4 story medical building to be located at 1842-58 W Webster/2200-2242 N Lister Ave (Old Emissions lot). We would like to request that the zoning change NOT be approved OR that the medical building not be allowed to be built on this property, due to reasons listed below.
-Increased traffic in the area due to the new medical building. Webster already gets really backed up as is, this would make it worse
-Parking issues due to the new building. We understand that there are 185 spots on site, but will probably overflow onto Webster and Lister and parking is already very difficult from 9am-6pm Monday-Friday as there are many businesses in the area who already park on our street since parking on Elston and Webster is limited
-Increased traffic on Lister Ave. The street is already very narrow with parking on both sides, so this will slow down traffic flow (plans show one Entrance on Lister on south end of property and one Entrance/Exit on lister at North end of property, plus one Entrance and one Entrance/Exit each on Webster Ave)
-Loss of Natural light for all residential units directly across the street from new proposed development as new development is proposed to be 75 ft and 4 stories tall
-If there is extreme external lighting/signage on at the building 24/7, it would be disruptive at night to those living across the street (2221 N Lister, 2231 N Lister, 2235 N Lister, 2239 N Lister and 2243 N Lister)
-Loss of view from proposed development
-Property value decrease from proposed development
-Community eyesore. This structure looks like it belongs in the suburbs
-A type of structure this large, that will bring in the amount of people it's designed to bring in, should be located on a much larger street (such as Elston). This is a small, quiet, residential street where people enjoy living without all the extra traffic and noise that this new development would bring
Updates
August 29, 2017
Seeing this grow makes me feel a little less alone in this fight against the planned construction. It is exhausting to face down developers who ignore our concerns but the weight of your support helps me keep going.
28 Comments
Webster should have been widened when Mariano's and Whirleyball were built or street parking should be prohibited and bike lanes added. This building will make traffic congestion worse and cycling more dangerous.
This area already has enough traffic and congestion- between numerous local businesses and Lister's residential population, there are constantly cars and pedestrians in this area. Adding a large institution like this one will create chaos. As others have mentioned, Lister is so narrow that two cars can barely pass each other- often I've had to pull over to allow a passing car to fit through. The three-way stop of this intersection and the surrounding backup from Damen and Elston in either direction will become a disaster as well, just as it did when the emissions testing center was in this location.
I work in this area and as someone who just works here, sometimes parking alone is pretty tight with all of the other businesses around here.. but it's different for people who LIVE here as so much more comes into play, so I honor that perspective as well. Lister is a beautiful street and do not think this corner can contain this kind of establishment nor is it necessary either.
I already have a hard time driving down Lister and at times have to pull over to allow traffic from the opposite direction to pass. A building this large belongs on a major street in the city.
As a ground level unit owner I oppose this structure's height. It will block what little direct sunlight my unit experiences. I also echo others when I say that a building this size has no place in this neighborhood. Lister is a quiet residential street that can barely fit two compact cars passing each other going in opposite directions. The increased traffic will be a hazard to visitors of the building, existing residents of Lister and foot traffic.
The proposed building is much larger than appropriate for the lot size on a narrow residential street. This type of structure should only be permitted on a much larger artery street that could accommodate the traffic and parking impact. Additionally, the proposed structure would block views and light for residents on Lister. Please reconsider keeping zoning constraints as is and forcing this building to be constructed elsewhere. Thank you.
Too much traffic as it is now without the medical building structure..
Count on Rahm to make a personal fortune pushing this through; and the Alderman.
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Webster should have been widened when Mariano's and Whirleyball were built or street parking should be prohibited and bike lanes added. This building will make traffic congestion worse and cycling more dangerous.