Demolition permit issued at 2821 N. Orchard

A demolition permit has been issued to clear the way for a residential development at 2821 N. Orchard. Planned by Lakeview Orchard LLC, the project site is located just north of W. Diversey Pkwy. Currently occupied by a two-story frame structure, the demolition permit will allow for the clearing of the site to make way for the new development.

Designed by Hanna Architects, the building will stand five floors high. Rising 60 feet, the building will include five three-bedroom homes and five parking spaces in the basement. Each home will have a balcony facing the street and one at the back of their unit. The front facade has been designed as a combination of dark ironspot brick and aluminum paneling with black window frames, glass railings, and a frosted glass garage door.  

Back in April, the Zoning Board of Appeals granted a series of variations for the project. The first variation was to reduce the front setback from the required 3.22 feet to 2.17 feet, the rear setback from 30 feet to 4 feet, the north side setback from 2 feet to 1 feet, and the south side setback to 5.17 feet. Another variation to increase the number of off-street parking spaces for a transit served location from three to five was approved. The final variation approved was to increase the building height from the maximum 50 feet to 55 feet. 

With the demolition permit issued, general contractor DS Construction Inc can begin clearing the site. A permit for the construction has been filed and is under review before issuance.