Demolition permit issued for gas station at 1200 W. Belmont

A demolition permit has been issued for a gas station and metal canopy at 1200 W. Belmont. Planned by 1200B Inc, the BP gas station currently occupies the northwest corner of W. Belmont Ave and N. Racine Ave. Its demolition will make way for a new mixed-use development.

Designed by Vari Architects, the new construction will be a five-story mixed-use building. The ground floor will have retail space with parking behind it. 27 apartments will be located on the upper floors. As the project is being developed under the existing zoning, no approval processes were necessary and further project details have not been released.

With the new construction permit issued back in August, the issuance of the demolition permit will allow demolition contractor Land Enterprises Inc to clear the site in preparation for the new development.