ZBA approves variations for development at 1342 W. Ohio

The Zoning Board of Appeals has approved variations for a residential development at 1342 W. Ohio. Planned by West Town Gamma Sub LLC, the property is a vacant infill site across the street from Rauner College Prep.

Designed by BLDG Projects Architecture & Design, the new building will stand three stories tall, rising 45 feet. Clad in brick with metal accents, the interior will include six residential units. Two of the units will be three-bedroom duplex units occupying the basement and ground floor. The upper two floors will host four two-bedroom units.

Residents will have access to three parking spaces at the back of the property rented on a first-come, first-serve basis and a rooftop deck will be shared by the entire building. 

The ZBA approved a variation to reduce the front setback from the required 10 feet to 5 feet, the west side setback from 2 feet to zero (east to be 3'), and the combined side yard setback from 4.80 feet to 3 feet. 

With ZBA approval in addition to the rezoning approval from City Council back in September 2023, the project can move forward with permitting and construction. A permit for construction has been filed and is awaiting issuance.