Ald. Brian Hopkins is co-hosting a meeting with OTTA and OTMRA to receive community feedback on the most recent iteration of developer Fern Hill’s proposal for property located at 1600 N. LaSalle.  

Fern Hill is proposing a “Planned Development” on the northside of North Avenue between North Park and Clark Street. The Planned Development would permanently change the zoning of three sub-parcels of land: the Piper’s Alley parcel, the Walgreens and parking lot parcel and the Moody Church and gas stations parcel. 

As many of you are aware, Fern Hill recently filed their planned development application.  This filing enables there to be further review by city departments.  The filing of the application does not indicate Aldermanic support for the proposal at this time.  

The Piper’s Alley parcel is currently zoned for commercial use only and the density of the structure on the land is limited to “F.A.R. 2.3”, which basically limits the building height to its existing height. Under the Planned Development, the Piper’s Alley parcel would be zoned for mixed commercial and residential use.  The newly submitted plan shows “0” residential units.

The Planned Development Application submitted to the City can be found HERE. 

The meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:00 pm at Latin School Auditorium, 59 W North Blvd.  

Residents who register to attend will receive an email with an information packet prior to the meeting.  A Zoom livestream link will also be shared via email for registrants who cannot attend in person.  Active participation via Zoom will not be possible; livestream will be the only virtual component. Click here to register. 

Please contact the Alderman’s office at office@aldermanhopkins.com if have any registration issues.