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905Chicago,Illinois 60602  \nRe:Special Use ApplicationNo.117-25-S  \nHearing Date:April 18,2025Applicant:JAJ 53rd Inc.  \nDear Zoning Board of Appeals:  \nPursuant to the provisions of Section 17-13-0903 of the Chicago Zoning Ordinance,the ZoningAdministrator is required to submit a written report on each special use application.The followingrecommendation is submitted to the Zoning Board of Appeals as required by law.  \n## Special Use Application\n\nLocation:5301S Kedzie AvenueZoning:B3-1,Community Shopping District  \nThe applicant is requesting approval to establish a gas station and convenience store.  \n## Existing Property Conditions\n\nThe subject site consists of an existing gas station with a one-story frame commercial building andan accessory shed.  \n## Recommendation\n\nThe Department of Planning and Development(DPD)recommends approval of the gas stationwith convenience store provided:(1)the special use is issued solely to the applicant,JAJ 53rd Inc;  \n(2)the development is consistent with the design and layout of the plans and drawings,dated April  \n15,2025,prepared by JAD Architects,LTD,except as amended by the following condition;and  \n(3)the applicant submits a final site plan with a sidewalk,with ADA compliant ramps,as needed,along the front (west side)of the building connecting to the proposed sidewalk along the southside of the property and striped pedestrian accessway extending north of the building,from the on-site sidewalk,to the public sidewalk along 53d Street,to the Department of Planning andDevelopment,for review and approval prior to issuance of any building permits.  \nPL Muyly  \n# DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTCITY OF CHICAGO\n\nApril 16,2025  \nZoning Board of AppealsCity Hall-Room 905Chicago,Illinois 60602  \nRe:Special Use ApplicationNo.119-25-S  \nHearing Date:April 18,2025Applicant:Ashley Forever Braiding &Shop LLC dba Ashley Hair Braiding  \nDear Zoning Board of Appeals:  \nPursuant to the provisions of Section 17-13-0903 of the Chicago Zoning Ordinance,the ZoningAdministrator is required to submit a written report on each special use application.The followingrecommendation is submitted to the Zoning Board of Appeals as required by law.  \nSpecial Use ApplicationLocation:2623 W.79th StreetZoning:B1-1,Neighborhood Shopping District  \nThe applicant is requesting approval to establish a hair salon.  \nExisting Property ConditionsThe subject site consists of an existing two-story commercial building  \n## Recommendation\n\nThe Department of Planning and Development recommends approval of the proposed hair salon.  \nYery truly yours,m  \nZoning Administrator  \n# DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTCITY OF CHICAGO\n\nApril 16,2025  \nZoning Board of AppealsCity Hall-Room 905Chicago,Illinois 60602  \nRe:Special Use ApplicationNo.120-25-S  \nHearing Date:April 18,2025Applicant:Harlem Spa Corporation  \nDear Zoning Board of Appeals:  \nPursuant to the provisions of Section 17-13-0903 of the Chicago Zoning Ordinance,the ZoningAdministrator is required to submit a written report on each special use application.The followingrecommendation is submitted to the Zoning Board of Appeals as required by law.  \n## Special Use Application\n\nLocation:3703 N.Harlem AvenueZoning:B3-1,Community Shopping District  \nThe applicant is requesting approval to establish a massage establishment.  \n## Existing Property Conditions\n\nThe subject site consists of an existing one-story commercial strip center with 36 surface parkingspaces.  \n## Recommendation\n\nThe Department of Planning and Development recommends approval of the proposed massageestablishment provided the special use is issued solely to the applicant,Harlem Spa Corporation,and the establishment maintains clear non-reflective windows on the street-facing building facade,which shall not be painted over,darkened or obstructed in any way,so that the reception andwaiting area is 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