Summer at six feet

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A few items regarding SLN’s summer plans:

  • We had an experimental meeting in May via Zoom, with our special guest, Congressman Mike Quigley. Thanks to those who showed up and thanks to the Congressman for spending an hour answering all questions.
  • There will be a brief newsletter sent out in the first week of June via email and via the website.
  • The Summer Party has been canceled.
  • We’re hoping that things are in a place in September such that we can resume normal meetings. The Board of Directors will be making a decision later in the summer in that regard.
  • We are working with the Lakeview Chamber of Commerce on their Recovery project to safely reopen Lakeview businesses.

April Newsletter

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Greetings from a safe distance!

2020-2021 SLN OFFICERS and DIRECTORS WANTED
Depending on the COVID-19 meeting restrictions, the Nominating Committee will be meeting to come up with a slate for next year. It is time for a newer group of SLN residents to rise to the occasion to move SLN forward. SLN has outstanding working relationships with our local politician and organizations. SLN is a not-for-profit organization. If you are interested or want some more information, contact us at unfo@slneighbors.org or be ready to accept the challenge when contacted by Nominating Committee. NOTE –you must be a SLN member for at least one year to qualify for a board position.

As you know, the April meeting has been canceled and we’re betting that May will be, too. Stay tuned. Watch this space and keep an eye on our page on Facebook.

At the March meeting

Dillon Goodson made the Lakeview Chamber of Commerce’s presentation to the SLN membership.

1340 W. Wolfram –Zoning upgrade, demolition and construction of new Single-Family House. (Vote: 13 Yes, 7 No.)

1301 W. Wellington–Zoning upgrade for expansion/remodel of the current Single-Family House (Vote: 12 Yes, 7 No.)

For more Neighborhood happenings and news, read the April Newsletter.

March Meeting, March Newsletter

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First things first: Read the newsletter

Contents include a review of the February meeting, a detailed preview of the March meeting, the Board and Officer nomination process for our organization, notes from the neighborhood and CAPS meetings.

We thank the candidates for Cook County States Attorney who took the time to present their positions and answer questions from the audience. That’s retail politics at it’s best, folks!

The March meeting

Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Athenaeum Theatre
2936 N. Southport
Meeting starts at 7:00 PM, arrive at 6:30 to socialize.

Agenda

Lakeview Chamber of Commerce

Executive Director Dillon Goodson will present some Chamber and neighborhood plans for the upcoming year. Dillon will discuss the Chamber’s work to support a more vibrant business mix in Lakeview.

Zoning: 1340 W. Wolfram

This property is currently zoned RS-3 for single family or 2-unit buildings. The Builder intends to demolish the current building and construct a single-family house for a specific client. The Builder is seeking a zoning upgrade to RT-3.5. The zoning upgrade would allow for a taller building with higher total livable square footage and a smaller back yard to be built than under the current zoning. The 1300 block of Wolfram has a mish-mash of zoning designations with a block of parcels west of the Playlot on the north side of Wolfram zoned RT-4 for some unknown reason. The south side of the street is zoned RS-3 with many original small single family homes still present.This will be a voting issue. The immediate area will be flyered. The results of the voting will be forwarded to the Alderman’s office.

Zoning: 1301 W. Wellington

The owners of thishouseat the corner of Wellington and Lakewood are requesting a zoning upgrade from RS-3 to RT-3.5 in order to incorporate an expansion of the current house, primarily so some home offices could be located within the house. In addition, the owners are seeking to construct a brick wall along the Lakewood Ave. side the property for security reasons. This will be a voting issue. The immediate area will be flyered. Theresultsof the voting will be forwarded to the Alderman’s office

New Business: Elevate Physical Therapy