UPTOWN — Ald. James Cappleman (46th) has set a meeting to further discuss a controversial property proposed on a parking lot at 931-933 W. Belle Plaine Ave. later this month.
From 6-7 p.m. on Oct. 22, residents are invited to discuss the proposal with the alderman at the Uptown Branch Library, 929 W. Buena Ave., Cappleman said via email Monday.
"I have heard from many of you at our previous two meetings or via email and phone regarding the proposed development at 931-33 W. Belle Plaine. I am having an additional meeting to make sure everyone that would like to discuss this proposal has the opportunity to do so," Cappleman said.
In September, Cappleman backtracked on what seemed like a done deal on the property after residents expressed outrage over the zoning changes needed for the project. That was nearly three months after Cappleman (46th) announced the Buena Park Neighbors Association had approved zoning changes to convert a parking lot into an apartment building.
In June, the neighborhood group gave its approval changing zoning for 931-933 W. Belle Plaine Ave. from RT-4, which allows two-flats, townhouses, low-density apartments and single family homes, to RM-5, which allows medium-to-high density apartments. The changes extended the maximum height of the building from 38 feet to 45 feet allowing them to plan a four-story building with 20 units and 21 parking spaces, according to developers.
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