“A plan to convert a former commercial building into a mixed-use project is advancing after demo permits were issued for the one-story building set to be replaced by a new addition. Located at 4640 N. Western Ave, the existing structure rises directly south of the CTA Brown Line tracks and the Western CTA L station. The existing building is a four-story concrete and brick commercial and storage building.
“A venture by Glascott & Associates, the development will rehab the existing four-story building and construct a five-story addition in place of the one-story building that will be demolished. Expected to rise 67 feet, the project will produce 23 dwelling units, including one ground-floor live/work unit, as well as 3,500 square feet of ground floor retail space.
“With a design by Hirsch MPG, the addition will match the existing structure, creating a cohesive project. The rooftop of the addition will include private terraces and green roofs for those top-floor units. As part of the project, two apartments will be set aside as affordable.
“The development went through a rezoning process in March 2021 to convert the property from B3-2 to B3-3. Zoning variances were tacked on in August 2021 to reduce the rear setback, remove the required loading berth, and allow the live/work unit on the ground floor.” (Kugler, Urbanize Chicago, 12/26/21)
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