Three resolutions recommending that the disposition of specific areas of city-owned land passed unanimously, without discussion.

A presentation regarding Blue Plate Catering's zoning map amendment request has begun.

The rezoning would change the property from the Light Industry District to the Downtown Service District. The request is being made "to allow expanded business uses and to add a roof deck," per the meeting agenda.

Jonathan Splitt, principal architect: The zoning amendment request is being made because the roof deck is planned to be twice the size that would currently be permitted. (approx 9k sq ft vs 4k)

Existing floors: 1st is for food production/distribution, 2nd is for offices. Proposed 3rd floor is for hosting events.

The third floor has already been built, but is unfinished and unused.

Splitt notes that the roof deck will not be visible from the street.

Neighbors of West Loop and West Central Association were both supportive of the project.

Renovation is planned for completion by late July to early August, Splitt says.

Jim Gray, Blue Plates owner: the company has 500 employees but most do not work on-site.

The rezoning was approved unanimously, with little discussion after the presentation.

The commission has moved on to the requested Pullman Gateway rezoning from Motor Vehicle-Related Commercial District, Neighborhood Commercial District, and Heavy Industry District to exclusively Motor Vehicle-Related Commercial District, then a Business Planned Development

The site would become a fast-casual restaurant and drive-through.

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Mariah Debrino, representing the applicant: The rezoning would change the area from split-zoned to one unified site.

The site would have four commercial sections and a stormwater retention section. The commercial sections would include a new fast-casual restaurant and a Chick-Fil-A—the first on the South Side.

The project will create 145 construction jobs and 100-130 permanent jobs.

A commissioner (not identifiable on livestream) asked if a Black entrepreneur is being sought out to own the Chick-Fil-A. No clear answer was given; no general contractors or subcontractors have been selected.

"This is an exciting thing to see—commerce, and everything around that," said a commissioner (also not identifiable)

The project uses exclusively private funds.

Multiple comments of support were made, one describing the project as part of a "Renaissance plan" for the South Side.

The zoning amendment passed unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 10:58 p.m. This concludes the Chicago Plan Commission meeting. For more meeting coverage, check out . documenters.org