1515 Chicago Avenue Extended-Stay Hotel Proposal

Hinman-Grove Neighbor Comments

Neighbor concerns

• The proposed development at 1515 Chicago Avenue requests relief from City requirement for 5-foot parking setbacks

• The request causes concerns in two areas:– Setback at east lot line (alley)– Setback at south lot line

Parking setbacks

Parking setback at east lot line (alley)

• A busy, two-way alley between Church and Grove (residential and commercial vehicles).

• Adjacent buildings on east side of alley – 500 Davis, 1508 Hinman and 1516 Hinman – obey City requirement for a 5’ parking setback.

Existing alley setback for 500 Davis and 1516 Hinman properties

Existing alley setback for 1508 Hinman property garage

Existing alley setback at 1516 Hinman

Plan impact on alley traffic

• When larger trucks drive or park in alley, there’s little swing space on either side.

Impact of reduced alley setback

• Development will not meet Section F of Standards for Special Use (6-3-5-10), which prohibits undue traffic congestion.

Existing tree at south lot line

Parking setback at south lot line

• Proposed plan does not include a 5’ setback at the south property line.

• This eliminates the 60-foot tree currently on the back five feet of the property.

• Removing the tree means the development would not meet Section H standard of 6-3-5-10 for preserving significant natural features.

Preferred Setback