From: SPRACKER, MARILYN (Legal) ms4275@att.

com
Subject: FW: opposition to variance zoning on Lincoln park West
Date: September 19, 2018 at 3:08 PM
To: j.matyas@me.com

fyi

From: SPRACKER, MARILYN (Legal)
Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2018 3:02 PM
To: yourvoice@ward43.org
Cc: joanna@word43.org; cathy@larryroesch.com
Subject: opposiSon to variance zoning on Lincoln park West

Dear Alderman Smith,

I live at 1803 N. Lincoln Park West and want to express my opposiSon to the
request for a zoning variance by the owners of 1848 N. Lincoln.

Lincoln Park West is the crown jewel of the Old Town neighborhood. The
thought of a 2 car garage fronSng the gorgeous street is disturbing.

Throughout my 20 years as an Old Town resident, I have adhered to the
rules and guidelines for historic preservaSon. I see no reason why we should
now deviate from the mission of preserving our historic neighborhood. The
individuals at 1848 N. Lincoln elected to live in this historic district and
should be held to the applicable guidelines and zoning rules that promote
historic preservaSon.

My concerns not only relate to the equiSes of the situaSon but also are
financially moSvated. I fear that the appearance of a 2 car garage facing
Lincoln Park West will materially and adversely impact the value of my home.

I urge you to oppose the zoning request. There is nothing historic or pleasing
about a 2 car garage on a lovely residenSal street.

Thank you for your consideraSon.
Marilyn Spracker
1893 N. Lincoln Park West.

Marilyn S. Spracker
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 From: Karen Pfendler kpfendler@aol.com
Subject: Opposition to zoning variances for the 1848 Lincoln Ave project
Date: October 1, 2018 at 10:14 AM
To: michele43rd@gmail.com, victor.resa@cityofchicago.org, joanna@ward43.org
Cc: j.matyas@me.com, HDPZ@oldtowntriangle.com, board@oldtowntriangle.com

October 1, 2018

J Allen Carley

233 W. Menomonee St

Chicago, Illinois 60614

Alderman Michele Smith

43rd Ward Office

2523 N. Halsted

Chicago, Illinois 60614

Re: Opposition to zoning variances for 1848 Lincoln Ave. fronting Lincoln Park West

Dear Alderman Smith,

I write to register my objection to approving any zoning variances being sought for the property at 1848
N. Lincoln Ave., simultaneously requesting that you vote ‘No’ on supporting the requested zoning
variances.

I have owned and lived at 233 W. Menomonee St. since 1976. I have lived in the Old Town Triangle
since 1972. According to what I know about the Old Town Triangle, it is most likely the largest land-
marked area in Chicago with the greatest number of historic buildings (both significant and contributing)
situated on Lincoln Park West. Lincoln Park West is residential street---there are no garages on this
street on the frontage of any of said buildings. The street must remain garage free so as not to
blemish the lovely tree lined street with a garage which should not be exposed to anyone except from
an alley vantage point.

My understanding is that William Deakin & Lisa Diehlman purchased this property more than 3 years
ago yet never asked to present their rehab plans to the OTTA’s HDPZ committee until fairly recently. It
is also my understanding that they had not reached out to their immediate neighbors before having
attended the HDPZ meeting.

The following are multiple reasons I’ve been given for why this couple is requesting 8 zoning variances:
 The following are multiple reasons I’ve been given for why this couple is requesting 8 zoning variances:

· * Build
a two-car garage on the empty space behind them on Lincoln Park West—construction work is
currently underway—but I believe a stop work order was issued regarding the construction of their
desired garage

· *Construct a totally new structure where one never existed before and which also would have no
historic significance

· *The garage and access will be on Lincoln Park West—a completely residential street

· *OTTA never received detailed plans requesting their approval until a stop work order occurred

· * Neighbors have not been shown their plans

· * And the Zoning meeting for approval for the zoning variance is scheduled for 10-4-2018—not much
time for neighbors to be weigh in with their positions if they haven’t been informed of this most serious
situation

I received a copy of a letter that was submitted to you from the OTTA opposing the new owner’s
request for any changes in zoning. The following is an excerpt from a letter sent to the new owners
which states:

“Your request to put in a new structure, that being a garage on a residential street is
unacceptable to the OTTA and your neighbors. The plans you presented would dramatically damage
the historical significance of one of Chicago’s most historically relevant streets. In your presentation,
you confirmed that there are no other garages on this residential street, we agree with you and wish
you would reconsider your request to make this landmarked street into an alley.”

While walking my dog, I had an occasion to meet the new owners who seemed nice. I inquired as to
why they bought property in Old Town. Their response was that they loved the historic buildings and
the area’s quaint charm. They were well aware they had purchased property in a landmarked area with
strict preservation guidelines. It is my understanding that to build a 2-car garage in a space where no
previous structure has ever existed in addition to fronting a residential street, is outside the permissible
landmark guidelines. Even knowing this, they had proceeded with their construction plans without
contacting the OTTA’s HD/PZ committee or neighbors.

Alderman Smith--you have been a strong and faithful advocate and supporter of the Old Town Triangle
Historic District. I have yet to speak with any owners on Lincoln Park West who are in support of these
8 zoning variances requests for 1848 Lincoln Ave. We are asking you for a “NO” vote thereby not
approving the requested zoning variances needed to go forward with their intended build-out.

Thank you for supporting the property owners of the Old Town Triangle District.

Best,

J Allen Carley, property owner of 233 W. Menomonee St.

Hemy7@comcast.net

Cc:

Victor.resa@cityofchicago.org

Joana@ward43.org

Board@oldtowntriangle.com

HDPZ@oldtowntriangle.com

Jordan Matyas, Chair Historic District/Planning and Zoning Committee, OTTA

j.matyas@me.com
 From: Karen Pfendler kpfendler@aol.com
Subject: Opposition to requested zoning variance for 1848 Lincon Ave.
Date: September 9, 2018 at 10:09 PM
To: yourvoice@ward43.org, joana@ward43.org, j.matyas@me.com, HDPZ@oldtowntriangle.com, steve.z.weiss@gmail.com

September 9, 2018

Karen Pfendler

1808 N. Lincoln Park West

Chicago, Illinois 60614

Alderman Michele Smith

43rd Ward Office

2523 N. Halsted

Chicago, Illinois 60614

Re: Opposition to zoning variance on Lincoln Park West

Dear Michele,

I am writing to register my concern regarding a zoning variance being sought for the property at 1848
N. Lincoln Ave., at the same time requesting that you vote ‘No’ on supporting the requested zoning
variance.

I have owned and lived at my address on Lincoln Park West since 1965. I have lived in the triangle for
more than 60+ years. History informs me that in Old Town, the largest landmark area in Chicago, the
greatest number of historic buildings both significant and contributing, are situated on Lincoln Park
West. It is a residential street---there are no garages on this street. The street needs to remain garage
free.

I sit on the Board of the OTTA; I am the Secretary for the Board; I attend HD/PZ committee meetings
and presentations. I was at the most recent presentation made by William Deakin & Lisa Diehlman
along with their attorney and architect. This was the first time they had ever appeared in front of the
OTTA. They had owned this property for 3 years prior to meeting with our HD/PZ committee.

To reiterate why they are requesting a zoning variance follows:

· - Builda two-car garage on the empty space behind them on Lincoln Park West—construction work is
currently underway—but I believe a stop work order was issued regarding the construction of their
 currently underway—but I believe a stop work order was issued regarding the construction of their
desired garage

· - Construct a totally new structure where one never existed before and which also would have no historic
significance

· -The garage and access will be on Lincoln Park West—a completely residential street

· - OTTA never received detailed plans requesting their approval until a stop work order occurred

· -Neighbors have not been shown their plans

· - And the Zoning meeting for approval for the zoning variance is scheduled for 9-21-2018—not much
time for neighbors to be able to weigh in with their positions if they haven’t been informed of this
situation

I received a copy of a letter that was submitted to you from OTTA opposing the new owner’s request for
a change in the zoning. The following is an excerpt from a letter sent to the owners which states:

“Your request to put in a new structure, that being a garage on a residential street is
unacceptable to the OTTA and your neighbors. The plans you presented would dramatically damage
the historical significance of one of Chicago’s most historically relevant streets. In your presentation,
you confirmed that there are no other garages on this residential street, we agree with you and wish
you would reconsider your request to make this landmarked street into an alley.”

While the new owners seem very nice, when asked why they bought in Old Town they remarked they
loved the historic buildings and the area’s charm and quaintness. They knew they were buying into an
area with strict preservation guidelines. Erecting a 2-car garage in a space where no previous
structure existed and facing a residential street is outside the permissible landmark guidelines. Even
knowing this, they proceeded with their plans w/o contacting the OTTA’s HD/PZ committee or
neighbors.

Michele, you have been a strong and faithful advocate and supporter of the Old Town Triangle Historic
District. I have yet to meet any fellow owners on Lincoln Park West who are in support of this zoning
variance for 1848 Lincoln Ave. We are looking to you for your ‘No’ vote thereby not allowing this
zoning variance request to go forward.

Thank you for your kind attention to this very serious matter.

Best,

Karen Pfendler, property owner of 1808 N. Lincoln Park West

kpfendler@aol.com

Secretary, OTTA
Cc:

Victor.resa@cityofchicago.org

Joana@ward43.org

Jordan Matyas, Chair Historic District/Planning and Zoning Committee, OTTA

j.matyas@me.com
September 19, 2018

Alderwoman Ms. Michelle Smith

aldsmith@ward43.org

RE: 1848 N. Lincoln Avenue Residence

Dear Alderwoman Smith,

I understand that you are aware of Old Town’s neighbors’ concerns for this project that is well underway
in the Old Town Neighborhood since you have received many calls and letters about it.

I write this letter with great concern for the construction of the garage at the back of this property. I have
quietly lived in Old Town since 1981 reverently respecting its historic place and its special status of being
on the National Historic Register, however, I can no longer be quiet.

I learned about this project when I received a post-card in the mail and attended a meeting held at the Old
Town Triangle where the project was presented. What I saw presented at the Old Town Historic
Preservation Committee was appalling to me as an architect and as a home owner on the street. What
was presented is an overly large suburban-like garage with a widened curb cut, that will sit adjacent
immediately to another historic property on Lincoln Park West. Also, it appears from the drawings that in
addition to the garage, there is an open stairwell proposed that has no historical feel or “look” either. Louis
A. Sullivan, of Adler & Sullivan who designed 1826-1834 N. Lincoln Park West, a rare remaining example
of residential terra cotta clad row houses, would be rolling over in his grave.

When I first became a resident, I learned the neighborhood’s history and revered the early adopters of
Historic Preservation led by Bill and Nancy Hyer. It was an effort then and it continues to require effort
now to hold dear historical preservation to this nationally registered landmark neighborhood.

As soon as there is one chink in the armor, other reasons to change, modify, and find exception will
follow. The McMansion era proved that just a few blocks away from our historic triangle, scale and context
were forsaken for the greed of space and luxury breaking down the treasured historical properties of our
city.
I appeal to you to understand that we are passionate in our neighborhood to preserve our treasured
street-scape. Let’s not let the selfish need for convenience with no regard for historical context breakdown
the tenets and preservation values that we all imbue and hold dear.
The Zoning Board has not approved this project and it will be a tragedy if the board allows the project to
proceed as currently designed and presented to the Old Town Historic Preservation Committee.
I recommend that care and time be taken to find a better solution. Currently the property owner is
continuing with construction with no legal approval to do so.

Sincerely,

Janet Hahn Lougée, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP

1830 N. Lincoln Park West
Chicago, IL 60614
janetlougee@hotmail.com
Cc: Jordan Matyad jmatyas@me.com; hdpz@oldtowntriangle.com;
 From: Steve Weiss steve.z.weiss@gmail.com
Subject:letter if you want to send it
Date:September 29, 2018 at 3:37 PM
To:Jordan Matyas j.matyas@me.com, Alderman Michele Smith yourvoice@ward43.org, OTTA Board board@oldtowntriangle.com,
Diane Gonzalez gonzomeno@sbcglobal.net
Cc: Lawrence.Shure@cityofchicago.org, Erik Wallenius erik@ward43.org, joana@ward43.org, akurson@rkchicago.com

September 28, 2018

Alderman Michele Smith
43rd Ward Office
2523 North Halsted
Chicago, IL 60614

Eleanor Esser Gorski, AIA Director, City of Chicago Historic PreservaNon Division
Carol J. Dyson, AIA Chief Architect & Tax IncenNves Coordinator PreservaNon Services Division,
Illinois Historic PreservaNon Agency
Dijana Cuvalo, AIA Architect IV, City of Chicago Historic PreservaNon Division

Dear Michelle & Landmarks:
I am wriNng again to register my concern regarding a zoning variance being sought for the
property at 1848 North Lincoln Park West to build a garage on the street and am also requesNng
that you vote “NO” for this requested zoning variance.
I understand that the people who purchased the house have a child that requires special needs.
What I don’t understand is why they chose to buy a house in a Landmark Zone when you have
these needs. I don’t mean to be heartless or uncaring but this is not the neighborhood for that.
Here you conform to the rules, not the other way around. Isn’t that the definiNon of preservaNon.
They might like or love our neighborhood but they don’t understand what preservaNon means by
pu`ng a garage on the face of one of the most beauNful line of victorian homes in Chicago. I get
it… they don’t care… they want what they want. Now I’m feeling bad like they are shaming us
because we are not willing to allow them this garage which they need for their child. They should
have put their child’s needs first and moved to a neighborhood more conducive to her needs.
When they purchased their home, THEY KNEW that they were moving into a Landmark District
and that many rules apply to changing anything on their property. Also, if this is approved this
sets a huge precedent the next Nme someone wants to build a new structure on their land and I
can think of three that come to mind right now. They can state that “1848 North Lincoln Park
West” was able to build a garage, why can’t we build a new structure?
I live at 314 & 316 West Menomonee Street with a side yard AND with an exisNng curb cut—
perfect for a garage facing Menomonee. That garage would block the view between my two
homes and I then I could put a connector between my said homes that would not be seen by 'the
way'. If you approve their request for a garage, then I want a garage and build my own compound
which will make my property value much much higher. 1810 North Orleans is itching to put two
buildings on that property because there is open land—what are you going to tell them with this
precident. If that happens, everyone on Menomonee with side yards will want garages, why
wouldn’t they and that will ruin the facade of the beauNful wood fire relief cogages on
Menomonee. Can you imagine what it will look like when every fourth house has a new garage
next to their home. You won’t want to take a picture of the block anymore. Look at Wells street
in Old Town. With all the high-rises and the O’Brien’s hotel coming… soon there will be no reason
next to their home. You won’t want to take a picture of the block anymore. Look at Wells street
in Old Town. With all the high-rises and the O’Brien’s hotel coming… soon there will be no reason
to call it Old Town. You can call it New Town because their be nothing old about it anymore. Is
that preservaNon? NO. That’s the opposite of preservaNon. Frankly, I don’t even know why we
are having this discussion. This is crazy and a variance like this is NEVER allowed and you know
that!
I also wonder why they needed a two car garage if they are requesNng the garage be built for
their car that would be used for their child with special needs. You’d think they would have
grasiously asked for a one car garage to just meet there needs. But no… It seems they have the
a`tude of “I want everything I can get” and damn the rules... and we haven’t even menNoned
how this coincidentally just happens to greatly add to their property value. This is an example of
someone coming into a historic district and not caring at all about the great responsibility we all
have to preserve what we have. Not add to it... not take away. If you want a giant house and
garage move to Orchard Street, not here!!! Landmarks has a responsibility to deny this garage.
This is a pivotal moment of precedent… be careful what you do.
Do not approve this request to have a garage built. If you do, I will have my lawyers contact
you immediately about building my garage and my friends across the street will do the same.
Then we’re like Wells Street and no longer a historic district. it’s game over for preservaAon!!!
It’s up to you?
Sincerely,

Steve Weiss
314 W. Menomonee Street
President – OTTA
September 18, 2018

Dear Alderman Smith:

This is a letter in opposition to the proposed garage for 1848 N. Lincoln Avenue. The owner’s
failure until now to request input from the Old Town Triangle’s Historic District Committee and
his neighbors is unfortunate.

To suggest a garage can be created on a primary elevation of one of our most significant blocks
which helped us earn our National Resister designation is horrifying! The garage will front on
the 1800 N. Lincoln Park West block which includes probably the largest number of significant
structures on any one block in our entire district. The following 1800 block N. Lincoln Park
West structures are rated highest in architectural (ARCH) and historical (HSTC) significance:

• 1802 N. Lincoln Park West, the Henry Meyer Residence ARCH

• 1808 N. Lincoln Park West, the May E. H. Smith Residence ARCH
• 1814 N. Lincoln Park West, the Samuel Anderson Apartment Building ARCH
• 1817 N. Lincoln Park West, the Tonk/Gerstenberg Residence ARCH & HSTC
• 1823 N. Lincoln Park West, the Theodore Schrader Residence ARCH
• 1826-1834 N. Lincoln Park West, the Ann Halsted / Sullivan Row ARCH & HSTC
• 1829 N. Lincoln Park West, the Rudolph Ruhbaum/ Christ Mitzucker Residence ARCH
• 1831 N. Lincoln Park West, the Elizabeth Haen Residence ARCH
• 1835 N. Lincoln Park West, the Henry Voight Residence ARCH
• 1836 N. Lincoln Park West, the Charles Wacker Residence ARCH & HIST
• 1838 N. Lincoln Park West, the Frederick Wacker Residence ARCH & HSTC
• 1841 N. Lincoln Park West, the Elizabeth Walpole Residence ARCH
• 1842-1846 N. Lincoln Park West, the Nathan Eisendrath Townhouses ARCH

Never before was a garage permitted for this site. Many years ago a former owner was allowed
to park his car on a brick pad with a wrought iron fence enclosing it and his rear yard. That was
not universally welcomed, but it was approved. Please oppose this intrusion to our district which
we’ve fought so hard to designate and maintain.

Thank you,
Diane Gonzalez,
Old Town Triangle Historic District Committee Member

CC: Eleanor Esser Gorski, Deputy Commissioner of Planning, Design, and Historic Preservation
Division, Bureau of Planning
Jordan Matyas, Old Town Triangle Historic District Committee Chair
 From: Andrew Henkel ahenkel73@gmail.com
Subject: Zoning Variance Request by 1848 N Lincoln Ave Impacting Historic N Lincoln Park W
Date: September 16, 2018 at 9:25 PM
To: Yourvoice@ward43.org
Cc: joana@ward43.org, Erin Koch Henkel erinkhenkel@gmail.com, j.matyas@me.com

Dear Alderman Smith:

We are writing to express our strong opposition to the proposed zoning variation for 1848 N Lincoln Ave coming before the Zoning
Board of Appeals for vote on September 21. The variance seeks to build a garage directly on the 1800 block of the Historic
Landmark Residential street of N Lincoln Park West in the Historic Old Town Triangle. Our family home directly faces the site of
the proposed variance. It is visible from our front bedroom and living room windows across the street on N Lincoln Park West. There
are no garages directly on or accessed via this residential street nor has there been a structure on this site.

As you know, the Old Town Triangle is a treasure of Chicago’s great history. That’s why tour groups walk our streets on a daily basis,
stopping to admire the Victorian craftsmanship, appreciate the legendary designs of Louis Sullivan and hear the stories of the
individuals who shaped our amazing city.

When we had the opportunity to become the next caretakers of that history by purchasing 1836 N Lincoln Park West, a house built
by the Wacker family and where Charles Wacker resided as a young adult, we leapt at the chance. We invest our time, energy, and
hard-earned dollars to preserve this living history for generations to come. When choosing plantings for our yard, we’ve invested in
Victorian era antique roses. When we added our house number to our front door transom, we hired one of the last remaining gold
leaf artisans to painstakingly craft the numbers in a Victorian script as was done in Chicago for 100+ years.

We chose this wonderful neighborhood to raise our now 6 & 3 year old daughters knowingly and because of the commitment to
preservation one makes when joining this community.

We wish the owners of 1848 N Lincoln Ave had respect for this cornerstone belief that we are all just temporary guardians of our
city’s history. Their utter disregard for the thoughtfulness and care with which we maintain our community in this attempt to degrade
a small historic streetscape is disappointing. The manner in which they have tried to quickly push through permits to build the only
garage on our residential street where no structure has existed without community engagement speaks to the opposition they
likely anticipated…this, frankly, runs counter to the foundation of being a true neighbor and member of a community.

Thank you for your commitment to Ward 43 and any support you can provide to secure a piece of Chicago's history for
generations to come.

Sincerely,

Andrew & Erin Henkel

1836 N Lincoln Park W
Hi Michelle I just left a message at your office, hoping you can call today. I leave for Berlin at 5 PM.

I’m asking for your assistance to help block any zoning change for 1848 North Lincoln Ave. Theyare attempting to put
a garage facing Lincoln Park West. They do have a curb cut, so they can park their cars behind the house off the
street.

Being a national historic district, they are not allowed to build any new structures. In fact they tore one down, that had
been a place for the buildings steam heat. (I know these rules or regulations within a historic district because Janet
and I bought a property in the French quarter in New Orleans. You cannot touch anything in the front or the back of
buildings without the Historic district approval).

Bill and Lisa, have failed to show any renderings/elevations of the proposed garage. One month ago, you intervened
to postpone it until September 21st. In this four weeks they have not sought out any of the neighbors. They are
hoping their lawyer, can bend the law to their advantage.

They do have a wheelchair handicapped daughter, which they are using as their a need for a garage.

Another aspect of their zoning proposal is a four-story stair & deck system. Again they should need OTTA historic
district Approval before it goes to zoning.

Michelle, we really really need your help on this issue. Lincoln Park West is the most historic street within the Old
Town Triangle historic district. There are many solutions possible, but not one that has a garage & garage door
facing Lincoln Park West.

Alan Lougee
312-914-0655 ph / txt
alan@lougee.us

Alan Lougee
312-914-0655 ph / txt
alan@lougee.us
 From: Deborah Early deborahearly1802@gmail.com
Subject: Fwd: Opposition to zoning variance on Lincoln Park West
Date: September 12, 2018 at 9:48 AM
To: j.matyas@me.com

Sorry - forgot to cc you on the email below

---------- Forwarded message ---------

From: Deborah Early <deborahearly1802@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Sep 12, 2018 at 9:44 AM
Subject: Opposition to zoning variance on Lincoln Park West
To: Alderman Michele Smith <yourvoice@ward43.org>
Cc: <Joana@ared43.org>

Dear Alderman Smith,

I am writing to say that I am strongly opposed to the zoning variance that has been requested on Lincoln Park West to accommodate
a garage for the home at 1848 Lincoln. While this garage is the back yard for these folks, it is the streetscape for those of us who live
on Lincoln Park West. People who buy homes in this neighborhood know and appreciate that it is the preservation which gives it
charm and value. This is not a surprise, nor is it a surprise that the home on Lincoln did not have a garage or access to an alley, so it
makes no sense that their request for changes should be allowed in contravention of our community values. There have been no curb
cuts allowed in the past and I see no reason why this one should be allowed.

When we renovated our home in 1989-90, we played by the rules and did everything we could to update our 1874 home so that it was
liveable but still contributed to the ambience of the neighborhood. We were subjected to 6 months of delays in obtaining a building
permit while members of various committees debated our right to slide a window configuration a few feet in one direction on the side
of our home lest we ruin the historic "snapshot" (finally permitted) and whether we could put a dormer on the third floor of the side
of our home (not allowed merely because it was a change which could be seen from the street). These changes were far more
minor than a curb cut and a garage on Lincoln Park West. Why should this request be given a different treatment?

We invested in this neighborhood on 1982 largely because of the historic feel which was being preserved, and this variance is not in
keeping with historic preservation. Moreover, it would open the entire neighborhood up to changes which are not in accordance with
an historic area.

Please oppose this zoning request.

Regards,
Deborah S. Early
1802 N. Lincoln Park West
 From: Peter WELLS pdaviswells@gmail.com
Subject: copy of letter sent to Smith
Date: September 10, 2018 at 8:52 AM
To: j.matyas@me.com

I recently sent the following to Alderman Smith via snail mail.

Peter

Sept. 7, 2018

To: Alderman Smith

From: Peter Wells

1806 N. Lincoln Park West
(312) 543-4705 mobile

Re: Opposition to variance zoning on Lincoln Park West

Dear Alderman Smith,

I am writing to let you know that I feel strongly that the zoning variance recently requested by the owners of 1848 N.
Lincoln needs to be denied.

Before purchasing my home on Lincoln Park West, I fully understood the “rules” that came with living in a landmarked
area. Over the course of many years I permitted and acted as the general contractor for my home. The project was
grueling and required three trips through landmarks and a mountain of money.

What makes the triangle and other landmarked areas special are these rules. The second these rules are bent or broken,
the neighborhood ceases to be as special as it has always been. I am asking you to help prevent triangle from becoming
the “war of the megamansions” like so many of the surrounding blocks. Please deny the zoning request. So many loyal
and longtime neighbors have had to play by the rules. Everyone knows what they are buying when they buy in a
landmarked area. Why begin making exceptions now?

Thank you for your time.

Peter Wells
 From: Kathryn Hyer kbhyer@icloud.com
Subject: Zoning variance for 1848 N Lincoln
Date: September 9, 2018 at 3:31 PM
To: Victor.resa@cityofchicago.org
Cc: j.matyas@me.com

Dear Zoning Board:

This letter is to express our extreme displeasure regarding the garage to be built behind 1848 N Lincoln, which will face N Lincoln
Park West.

Collectively, all of the homes across and down the street have invested millions to renovate and stay within the historical zoning
guidelines. This proposed garage wall is a direct affront to the residents of N Lincoln Park W and is radically inconsistent with the
purpose of the city’s first historic district. Everyone else has figured out how to work within the guidelines, and I am sure the owners of
1848 N Lincoln and their architect can as well. This new structure decreases the value of the investments made to date on the street,
which were done to preserve the historical significance of the neighborhood.

The postcard announcing the zoning meeting did not explain the proposal adequately. It was intentionally vague and in tiny, tiny print.

Neighbors on this street and surrounding streets strongly object to the new structure to be built. Tourists from around the world walk
the streets of Old Town every weekend, but once the architecture is suburbanized, then they will no longer need to visit.

The OTTA has voiced its objection and was obviously excluded from the process. A meeting was held with OTTA two days prior to the
zoning board meeting. This is an insult to the OTTA and to the residents of this neighborhood.

Please help us preserve this neighborhood. Please hear our objections.

Sincerely,

Kathryn and Richard Hyer

1828 N Lincoln Park W
312 304 4032
773 505 6128