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City of Chicago 02019-6843 Office of the City Clerk Document Tracking Sheet Meeting Date: 9/18/2019 Sponsor(s): Misc. Transmittal Type: Ordinance Title: Zoning Reclassification Map No. 2-1 at 731-799 S Washtenaw Ave and 2609-2659 W Harrson St - App No. 20196 Committee(s) Assignment: Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards ORDINANCE JT ORDAINED BY THE CfTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICA GO: SECTION I. Title 17 ofthe Municipal Code ofChicago, the Chicago Zoning Ordinance, is hereby amended by changing all of the Ml-1 Limited Manufacturing/Business Park District and Cl-2 Neighborhood Commercial District symbols and indications as shown on Map. No. 2-1 in the area bounded by: The centerline of West Harrison Street; the west boundary ofthe Union Pacific Railroad Right of Way; the centerline of West Polk Street; the west boundary ofthe Union Pacific Railroad right of way; the north line of West Taylor Street; a line that is parallel to and 19.50 feel east ofthe west line of vacated South Washtenaw Avenue; the south line ofthe first 16-foot east-west alley south of West Polk Street; the west line of vacated South Washtenaw Avenue; the centerline of West Polk Street; the centerline of South Washtenaw Avenue. to those of a C3-1 Commercial, Manufacturing and Employment District then to an Institutional Planned Development which is hereby established in the area described. SECTION 3. I his ordinance takes effect after its passage and publication. Address of Propcrt>': 731-799 South Washtenaw Ave./2605-59 West Flarrison Street 25838468 1 CHICAGO HOPE ACADLlMY & CHICACO LIONS CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION PROPOSED INSTI rU riONAL PLANNED DLVELOPfVlENT NARRATIVE 1. .\p plica nts A. Chicago Lions Charitable Association The Chicago Lions Charitable Association is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit association (the "CLCA"). CLCA lostcrs and promotes rugby sports competition more broadly among the genei'al populations. Through this multi-generational charitable approach, CLCA can promote healthy physical activities in a competitive environment. li. Chicago Hope Academy Chicago Hope Academy is a 501 (c)3 Illinois corporation (the "CHA"). CHA is a private Christian academy currently operating at 2189 West Bowler Street, the former home of St. Callistus school, located on the near west side of Chicago. Since 2015, CFIA has provided College Prep curriculum vvith a commitment to small classrooms, as its average classroom size includes 12 students. CHA's existing high school consists of 230 students, 20 teachers and 14 staff members. CFIA's plan for its high school campus CHA/CLCA's plans for its athletic fields are detailed in 111 below. 11. Existing Site Conditions The subject property is generally bounded by West Harrison Street on the noilh, West 'faylor Street on the south, South Washtenaw Avenue on the west and the elevated portion ofthe Union Pacific Railroad on the east. The subject property consists ofa net silc area of 859,371 square feet and is partially improved with a) existing 2-slory Quest gymnasium and an outdoor running track, b) west athletic field (projected completion August 2019) and c) 112 existing parking spaces, fhe lemainder of the Subject Property is vacant. The Subject Propeity is located within the Ml-1 District and C3-1 LOistricts. A. Wcstern/Ogdcn Industrial Corridor fhe Subject Propeity is located within the Western/Ogdcn Industrial Corridor. The portion ofthe site is in a geographically remote and isolated section ofthe Industrial Corridoi", al lis northern and most westem point and is bordered by residential zoning and open space. The I'aised Union Pacific I'ailroad is localed lo the easl. The properly .soulh of Wcsl Taylor Sireel (and subjecl to the proposed Special l'se), is a large parcel 1 25838318 2 occupied by a vacant industrial building. I'heie is no active industrial use in this seclion ofthe Industrial Corridor or close lo the Subject Property. fhe paucity of industry in llie area is refiected in cniployment numbers. The study of Industrial Corridors commissioned by the City's Deparlmenl of Planning & Development in 2013 documented a 44.3% employment loss overall in the Weslern/Ogden Industrial Con idor between 2002 and 201 1. Fhe proposed school and community athletic fields complement the nearby homes and Altgeld Park. As such, they aie vei-y good land uses lor transition from the eommercial/manufacturing activities lo the soulh and the residential uses on the west and north. 111. Proposed Institutional Planned Development •fhe Applicants, CLCA and CHA, are seeking a Planned Development in order to construct an interactive school campus, which will include a private high school, two communily athletic fields, indooi'/outdoor athletic facilities and accessory parking lot(s) for a total of 612 on-site parking spaces, of which 325 off-site accessoi'v parking spaces will seek Special Use approval simultaneously with the proposed Planned Development. As the Subject Property exceeds 2 acres, a Mandatory Planned Development is required in order to establish the proposed school campus. (Section 17- 8-0506 ofChicago Zoning Ordinance). A. Proposed Athletic Fields CLCA plans to develop two (2) artificial turf community athletic fields, a fieldhouse (consisting of 11,000 sq. ft.) and accessory parking. The athletic fields, containing a total of 352,052 square feet, will include seating for 6,120 people. Spectator and participant sports will be played on both the east and west athletic fields. Construction ofthe west athletic field is scheduled for completion in August 2019. Adequate lighting vvill be provided at both athletic fields for evening activities. CLCA also plans to possibly seasonally "dome" the eastern athletic field and establish a mid-block crosswalk between the athletic fields lo CIIA's proposed high school described belovv. 1) U.se and Availability of Athletic Fields CLCA intends lhal the athletic fields be utilized to the fullest extent possible, and vvill be utilized by both CH.A. and CLCA. It is envisioned that olher entities, such as the Noble Chatter schools, CPS schools (elementary, middle and high school) localed vvilhin close pioxiniity ofthe subjecl pioperty vvill also be able lo use the fields. 25838318 2 The athletic fields vvill also be available lo neighborhood based and volunteer driven leagues, eooixlinaled by the CLCA/CHA managers. Youth rugby and soccer leagues ai'e also envisioned in eonjunction vvith Rugby Illinois. Chieago Wapiti Ru<j;by clubs, AYSO and other soccer organizations. In addition lo CH.A sports, the founder of Chicago Hope, Bob Muzikovvski, founded the Near West Little League (NWLL) in 1995, which has culminated inlo the largest urban Little League. NWLL has been continuously operating at Allgeld Park, Livingston Park (Park 510), Skinner Park, Sheridan Park and other west side paiks. NWLL vvill have access to CHA/CLCA alhlelie fields, of which the eastern "domed" field vvill prove useful for practices during the pi'olonged Chicago winter season In addition to actual players, the proposed athletic fields will bring in a large number of spectators. CLCA rugby matches will bring in 60 players and coaches, and approximately 500 spectators. However, the number of spectators vvill inei'ease due to the growth of the Lions for Hope youth academy's rugby events. CHA matches, as well as Noble and other youth matches, will include approximately 40- 50 players and less lhan 50 spectators. CHA/CLCA's athletic fields could also "host" soccer or rugby feslivals. For example, 8 teams playing on the flelds throughout one day could generate up to 250 players and coaches, as well as 750-1000 spectators. 2) Days and Hours of Operation The Applicant is finalizing its Spring, Summer and Fall schedules which will dictate the days and hours of operation specific to each user of its proposed athletic fields. H. Community Amenities CHA and CLCA plans to establish amenities for the neighborhood, as well as CHA students and CLCA I'ugby players and spectators can enjoy. Such amenities include the following: Dog Pai-k: 2,500 sq. It. Community Gaiden: 1,300 sq. ft. Memorial, Flags & Donor Recognition Wall: 650 sq. fl. Enti-y Gathering Tenace: 4,900 sq. ft. Playground: 2,300 sq. ft. Pickleball Courts: 5,700 .sq. fl. Tennis Court: 9,000 sq. fl. Balling Cage: 1,800 .sq. fi. 25838318 2 C. Chieago Hope Academy High School To the noith ofthe athletic fields, CHA proposes lo consiruel a new building (consisting of 148,836 sq. It.) which vvill serve as a private (reduced tuition) high school. With a pedestrian link between its proposed school building and Quest Multiplex (consisting of 55,794 sq. ft. and vvhich vvill continue as a eommeicial lacilily), CHA's overall school facility vvill consist ofa total of approximately 205,000 sq. ft., including indoor basketball courts among other athletic uses. CHA has a projected student enrollment of approximately 600 students. The proposed school vvill include a gymnasium, existing football field and track, and 1,000 bleacher seats. Accessory paiking vvill be provided for use by faculty and staff The high school's proposed hours of operation will be M-F 7:00 a.m. ~ 6:00 p.m., detailed as follows: • School: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • Athletics and Afier School activities: 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. • Weekends and Summer: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. In terms of transportation, 60% of students will take public transportation, 25% of students will be dropped ofi" at the school and 15% ofthe students will walk or ride bikes. CHA does nol offer a bus system and it is against CFIA policy for students to drive to school. D. Proposed parking lot CLCA and CHA are planning on purchasing the city owned property, consisting of 122,397 square feet, located directly .south of West Taylor Street (2601 West Taylor).