THE FUTURE OF MOTOR ROW IS NOW! PDNA AGENDA
Introduction of Special Guests PDNA Organization update Women’s Park community center phase II update PDNA education update 1333 S. Wabash planned development amendment proposal–discussion Twain Park and Gateway Avenue land transfer ordinance–discussion PDNA Motor Row Task Force Mission and Purpose Prairie Blocks and speculated DePaul Arena survey update Green Line at Cermak–discussion Motor Row 6M TIF Streetscape–discussion Motor Row developments Pink Olive: New liquor store proposal–discussion Broad Shoulders Brewery Landmark America: Cheap Trick, Cadillac Hotel McPier 1200 room hotel at Cermak and Michigan Motor Row Landmark buildings possibly at risk–discussion
PDNA Welcome Thank You and Special Guests
The PDNA would like to thank Giant Steps Church for hosting our community meeting. This is the house that LOVE built!!! Pastor Sean McMillan
The PDNA is proud to introduce our newest Benefactor Partner, Well Future Pharmacy, located at 1442 S. Michigan Avenue.
The PDNA is excited to announce our new Stakeholder Partnership with ADT Security Services. Enjoy Great Discounts!
The PDNA is happy to introduce Rabbi Leibel Moscowitz of the Chabad Jewish Center of South Loop. Educating & Inspiring Jewish knowledge, located at 1212 S. Michigan Avenue.
PDNA Mission
The Prairie District Neighborhood Alliance mission is socially conscious and supportive neighbors creating an inclusive and welcoming community. PDNA CONNECTS over 12,000 South Loop and Near South residents, businesses and supporters face to face each year, through our many events, programs and community meetings. PDNA ADVOCACY efforts continue to focus on key South Loop and Near South community issues such as: Safety, education, residential and commercial development, open space and parks, beautification, transportation, infrastructure, and other important initiatives. PDNA COMMUNICATIONS inform thousands of South Loop and Near South residents, businesses and supporters each week, through our email blasts and direct brand marketing. PDNA HAS GROWN SUBSTANTIALLY and is actively seeking an executive director to sustain its mission. We are also seeking passionate and committed volunteers to get involved in one of our active committees or task forces.
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Contact: pdna.chicago@gmail.com Website: pdnachicago.com PDNA Event Spotlight Easter Egg Hunt, March 30th
Tickets are now available for PDNA’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Chicago Women’s Park and Gardens on Saturday, March 30th from 12pm -2pm.
Bring your little ones for a fun day in the Prairie District. Festivities will include hunting for 10,000+ eggs in Women's Park (eggs will all have a small prize or candy inside), an animal petting zoo, great prizes, pinatas, treats and a visit with the Easter Bunny.
Go to: pdnachicago.com for more info and tickets Women’s Park Phase II Community Center Update Women’s Park Phase II Community Center Update
Community Garden Plots – waiting list(s) Field house court yard – paver and ground repairs – June 2013 Café Society – negotiating new lease and considering a liquor license National Veterans Art Museum – relocated to Six Corners and the Above and Beyond dog tag installation will be removed. Phase II/III renovations for field house – June 2013 Necessary roof and masonry work 1st floor: as is; play space, club room and early childhood space 2nd floor: offices, lockers, 3 fitness studios and 1 club room 3rd floor: CPD negotiating lease with Kids Science Labs Field house staffing New center director being hired and Negotiating for additional attendee and instructor Park Advisory Council Elections: Tuesday, April 9th @ 6:30pm. Subsequent meetings on 5/14, 7/9, 9/10, 11/12 PAC website: www.ChicagoWomensPark.com
PDNA Education Update
Jones College Prep/ReUse Jones
We won the battle but lost the war
Jones added 200 Selective freshman
Have FOIA for CTE data but CPS refusing until enrollment complete
Looks like all 75 CTE spots will go to neighborhood preference boundary South Loop Education Taskforce PDNA Education Update
City Council this month passed transfer of $13.4 million in S. Loop TIF funds to repair envelope of Jones, build a walkway between schools and build a football field for Jones near NTA
South Loop Elementary School remains overcrowded even with the phase out of Gifted
NTA adds gifted, waiting to see how school closings may affect their boundary New 2nd Ward Alderman Fioretti Alderman Dowell
New 3rd Ward Alderman Burns
New 4th Ward Alderman Solis
New 25th Ward 1333 S. Wabash PD Amendment
THE APPLICANT The applicant is 1333 South Wabash LLC
Project architect: David Brininstool, Brininstool & Lynch, 230 West Superior Street, 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60610; (312) 640-0505; [email protected]
Zoning attorney: Andrew Scott, Dykema Gossett, PLLC, 10 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2300, Chicago, IL 60606; (312) 627-8325; [email protected]
THE PROPERTY The property is 1313 to 1339 South Wabash Avenue. The Property is comprised two parcels. The first, commonly known as 1313 South Wabash Avenue (the “Office Parcel”), is approximately 15,686 square feet and is improvement with a one to three- story commercial building. The second, commonly known as 1327 South Wabash Avenue (the “Residential Parcel), is approximately 32,726 square feet and is currently vacant.
The Office Parcel is zoned DX-7 Downtown Mixed Use District. The Residential Parcel is zoned Residential Business Planned Development No. 1029. The planned development currently permits a 270-foot, 265 dwelling unit residential building with at least 265 off-street parking spaces and three loading berths.
THE PROJECT The Applicant is seeking an amendment to the planned development which would permit the construction of a 280-foot, 307 dwelling unit residential building with at least 200 off-street parking spaces and two 10 foot x 25 foot loading berths. No right way encroachments are proposed other than planters along the South Wabash Avenue frontage.
No improvements are planned for the Office Parcel. It is only being included in the planned development so that the Applicant can utilize the unused air rights and minimum lot area from the Office Parcel. 1333 S. Wabash Ariel Map View
Mark Twain Park – 15th and Prairie • Developed by Central Station under in initial Near South TIF Funding to develop park in 1994. (Land Purchase and Park Construction). • Open Space Fees and Bonus - Developers receive Open Space Fee credit and Density Bonus • 2003 – 2.74 Acre Park to Be Turned over to CPD (CPD Plan) • 2009 – CPD agreed to accept transfer of Park from Central Station in addition to $3M in TIF Funds to develop. • Process held up in transfer legal process and environmental assessment Twain Park – Looking North
East Half of Park
Row fronting CN St. Charles Railway Twain Park Aerial Map View
Mark Twain Park
16th & Indiana Park Future Gateway Development Future Gateway Development Initial 15th St / Gateway Ave Scheme Twain Park Existing 15th St Scheme Twain Park Existing Areas Scheme 15th St / Gateway Ave Option I 15th St / Gateway Ave Twain Park Area Land Transfer to CPD Option I 16th St Under St. Charles Option II 16th St Under St. Charles Twain Park Area Land Transfer to CPD Option II
16th St Under St. Charles Option II Showing Grading PDNA Motor Row Task Force Mission & Purpose
Mission
To champion economic vitality and promote the development of a vibrant entertainment district which serves the needs of both Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center and the surrounding community while enhancing a safe, livable neighborhood that reflects, preserves and enhances the Motor Row District’s unique cultural and historic character.
Purpose
To foster an inclusive partnership between area residents, businesses, investors, city planners, and local government which leverages a shared vision to support informed decision-making that facilitates sustainable development and the reinvestment in Chicago’s Landmark Motor Row District. Prairie Blocks Site and DePaul Arena Survey Update
Jim Reilly, Trustee of McPier, told members of the PDNA Board of Directors, at Alderman Dowell’s Feb 5th town hall meeting, that the speculated arena will be decided by DePaul University. PDNA DePaul Speculated Arena Survey Review
The PDNA would like to thank all who participated in the DePaul Arena survey. 700 community members provided very valuable early feedback. The PDNA will continue to advocate on this issue as future development proposals materialize.
PDNA Survey Process: 1. The survey was conducted utilizing SurveyMonkey.com. 2. The survey was sent to a very significant number of people living in the high impact zone (south of 16th St and east of Michigan Avenue) as well as, many living in the broader South Loop community. 3. Anyone who received the electronic survey was free to share the information. 4. Survey respondents were limited to one response. 5. Survey respondents were given the opportunity to identify their contact information (many respondents identified themselves) 6. Background media articles were made easily available to all survey respondents. 7. Survey respondents were given an opportunity to provide comments. Speculated Arena Site Please choose the option that best describes the general area where you live? South of 16th St. east of 1 Michigan Ave (high impact 3 zone) South of 16th St. west of Michigan Ave 25
North of 16th St.
Works in the South Loop 7 64
Does not live in the South Loop Prior to receiving the survey, have you heard about a proposal to build an arena for DePaul University in the Prairie District Neighborhood, specifically on the parcels which encompass Indiana east to Calumet and Cermak north to 21st St?
70
NO YES
30 Survey respondents who identified themselves as living/ owning property (in the high impact zone) south of 16th Street and east of Michigan Avenue.
Do you support the construction of a 12,000+ capacity arena in the Prairie District Neighborhood on the speculated site?
70
NO YES
30 Survey respondents who identified themselves as living/ owning property (in the high impact zone) south of 16th Street and east of Michigan Avenue.
Do you think the construction of a 12,000+ capacity arena on the speculated site would negatively impact the character of the Prairie District Neighborhood?
70
YES NO
30 Speculated Parcel - Landmarks Speculated – Landmarks Detail Survey respondents who identified themselves as living/ owning property (in the high impact zone) south of 16th Street and east of Michigan Avenue.
Do you support the demolition or alteration of two Chicago Landmark Structures to allow the construction of an arena in the Prairie District Neighborhood on the speculated site?
80 NO YES
20 What do you think is the best use of the parcels, specifically Indiana east to Calumet and Cermak north to 21st St?
20 41
Hotels 56 Restaurants Retail Residential DePaul Arena 75
62 What other parcels in the South Loop / Near South would you support for the construction of a 12,000 + capacity arena for DePaul University?
Former Michael Reece Hospital Land
46 State St from Cermak to 24th St (currently 60 vacant land south of Cermak)
Other write in comments suggested:
. Vacant land between Clark and the Chicago River (North of 16th St. and south of Roosevelt).
. Gateway development over the tracks Initial Survey Recap
In keeping with PDNA development objectives and in an effort to provide McPier, DePaul University and our Alderman, with critically important input from impacted residents, the PDNA conducted an early survey on the speculated DePaul arena.
700 area residents weighed in on the initial survey. The survey results clearly show that 70% of residents, living within a few blocks from the site, do not support the construction of an arena and agree that an arena would negatively impact the Prairie District neighborhood.
When residents were asked to identify the best use for the specific site, the survey results reflected strong support for retail and restaurants, medium to strong support for residential and hotels and low support for an arena.
The speculated arena places two Chicago Landmark structures, the H. Rees House and the American Book Co. Building, at serious risk. The survey gauged residents on the preservation issue and 80% of residents do not support the demolition or alteration of the Landmarks.
Further, 75% of nearly 200 write-in comments, view the arena negatively. The survey write-in comments also reveal potential alternative sites for an arena in the South Loop, which would represent a more feasible and vibrant addition to the community.
Overall the survey shows that residents would support a DePaul arena in the South Loop, just not on the speculated site. United Center & Allstate Arena Valley View Casino Center (Formerly San Diego Sports Arena) This arena seats 12,000 for arena football, 12,920 for ice hockey, 14,500 for basketball and tennis, 5,450 for amphitheater concerts and stage shows, 8,900-14,800 for arena concerts, 13,000 for ice shows and the circus and 16,100 for boxing and wrestling. University of Oregon Basketball Arena
$200 million in state-backed bonds to build a 12,500-seat basketball pavilion at the University of Oregon
12,000 Seat Basketball Arena Olympic Park London
High Impact Zone Feedback
Dead Space – Research reveals that even successful arena venues sit vacant for most of their useful life. DePaul Basketball has 18 home games, Rush Arena Football has 17 home games, add an additional 50 concerts and /or convention events and you still only have 85 days a year when the arena will be in use. That means that, 280 days or 75% of the year, the arena, which will sit directly adjacent to a dense residential neighborhood and McCormick Place, will offer little economic vibrancy. McCormick Place and the community need and want vibrancy.
Structure – An arena with 12,000+ seats on the speculated parcel will force the design of a massive, tall and unfriendly structure which will overpower and drain life from it’s surroundings.
Security and Rowdiness – An arena will rely heavily on alcohol sales, which means residents will be dealing with additional rowdiness and disturbance issues. Sporting and concert oriented events require substantial police supervision, traffic congestion and road closures. Impacted residents are already frustrated with Soldier Field events, adding an arena within the neighborhood will only increase these issues.
Access – Cermak would be the main access street. 21st Street, Calumet Avenue and Prairie Avenue are not feasible access streets. From a feasibility perspective, access is a serious issue.
Parking – McCormick Place does not have the 6,000+ parking spaces needed for an arena of this size. From a feasibility perspective, parking is a serious issue.
Motor Row Streetscape
A signal is needed at Michigan Ave & 23rd St. for automobile traffic and pedestrian safety
23rd St. will be a gateway from the Green line to Indiana & McCormick Place for large numbers of people
24 23 th rd
St St
State St
Wabash Ave
Michigan Ave
Indiana Ave Cermak Rd
. Name: Pink Olive . Location: 80 E.Cermak, corner of Michigan and Cermak . Type of Business: Wine and Spirits store . Applicants: Sisters Angelique Momon and Demeca Momon-Hardiman with mother, former Senator Annazette Collins. . Program: Wine and spirits store in Chicago’s thriving South Loop and a liquor application approval required. . Background: Angelique and Dmeca currently own and operate an online boutique and they are ready to take our business minds to the next level in providing a brick and mortar of our next business. . The Vision: A Wine and Spirits store which is upscale and mature, yet fun and flirty. With wine tastings and other interactive activities, Pink Olive will be a twist on your everyday liquor store. . Commitment: We are more interested in becoming apart of the community to build relationships with residents and local business owners.
Broad Shoulders Brewery
• 2337 S. Michigan Avenue in the Motor Row District • Head Brewer, Frank Lassandrello • A little about Broad Shoulders Brewing • Motor Row Neighborhood Excitement • The restoration of our Landmark building • What the brewery will be like • For more info visit: broadshouldersbrewing.com Broad Shoulders Brewery Broad Shoulders Brewery Motor Row Looking North Cheap Trick Development 2245 S. Michigan Ave Cheap Trick Project Overview
Cheap Trick will bring their unique style and world-wide presence to make this venue one of the premier sites in Chicago. First rate live music and performances will provide an exciting draw and will be an asset to the City for years to come.
The first floor will include a 350 seat performance space, bar area, seating and back of the house uses.
The Mezzanine level will house additional seating with viewing areas of the stage and first floor and will have access to a small rooftop deck area.
The second floor will be occupied by the business offices of the restaurant, band and Prairie Blocks Company.
The third floor will be utilized for banquets, events and private parties as well as for companies hosting events at McCormick Place.
The top floor roof will contain a bar area, serve food and will be utilized for small parties while providing a great atmosphere with spectacular views of Chicago’s skyline.
Cheap Trick Chicago will display guitar, drum and other musical instruments and “touring” collections and memorabilia, including Rick Nielsen’s personal collection. Cadillac Hotel Development
2300 South Indiana Cadillac Executive Summary
The Cadillac Hotel building is located at 2300 S. Indiana, at the corner of E. 23rd Street.
It is a six-story, historic building across the street from the McCormick Place West Entrance, former warehouse Cadillac Auto.
The dramatic building is approximately 96,000 square feet and will have about 150 hotel rooms with a quality, business style limited service format.
The motif with be the Roaring 20’s and 30’s period stylish atmosphere.
The hotel will feature a breathtaking rooftop deck and a lavish restaurant on the ground floor.
The project qualifies for Class “L” Property Tax Incentive, Historic Tax Credits, State New Market Tax Credits (NMTC), and Federal New Market Tax Credits (NMTC).
McPier 1200 Room Hotel
Jim Reilly, Trustee of MPEA provided details on headquarter Hotel
. Location: Cermak and Michigan Avenue A small Michigan Ave footprint will allow for a Michigan Ave address. Hotel stretches on current vacant lot at Cermak and Michigan west to Indiana. A Large footprint will be on Indiana from Cermak to almost 23rd street. The development will include a parking garage and a Sky bridge from hotel across Indiana to the McCormick Place West building.
. Program: 34 stories, 1200 room hotel 33,000 sq. ft. banquet room, Jr. banquet room and a “major” restaurant.
. Revenue Financed The hotel will be paid for by using revenue bonds. The project will not be financed by tax backed bonds.
. Timeline: Break ground in 4Q of 2014 – opening in 4Q of 2016
. MPEA intends to acquire 4 buildings (2215 to 2235 South Michigan Ave) Possible imminent domain acquisitions. Plans to restore and retain historic façade, but nothing else. Programed for restaurants. McPier 1200 Room Hotel McPier 1200 Room Hotel Approved April 3, 2000 by The Commission of Chicago Landmarks, staffed by the Chicago Department of Planning and Development Chicago Motor Row Landmark District
There are fifty six (56) contributing buildings to the Motor Row District Landmarks Illinois
Landmarks Illinois is the state’s leading voice for historic preservation. From the rubble of the 1971 demolition of Adler and Sullivan's masterpiece old Chicago Stock Exchange Building, Landmarks Illinois rose to become a 2500 member statewide organization.
Bonnie McDonald President
Motor Row Buildings 2215-2235 Motor Row Landmarks at Risk Motor Row Landmarks at Risk Prairie District Landmarks at Risk