Hello neighbors, Any recommendations for a roofer to reroof my garage and do light repairs on a section of my roof? Much obliged in advance, Carl Wasielewski ...
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Carter OBrien
carterobrien
Jan 30, 2008 3:25 pm
Food for thought from Scott Waguespack's office, I am particularly fond of: "To promote greening of the 32nd Ward, this office will encourage retention of rear...
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Maria Dulce Ramos
mariadulceramos
Jan 30, 2008 9:43 pm
I used to work at the Remax across the street and YES, I agree that is one of the ugliest buildings in the city. Someone must have really liked a cruise they...
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Carter OBrien
carterobrien
Jan 30, 2008 9:44 pm
OK, who's got a picture? Don't tease the group with such tantalizing descriptions! : ) Carter ... there when it was going up and thought the same thing when...
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coloradocommuter
coloradocomm...
Jan 30, 2008 9:44 pm
Carter, I'm not understanding how a roof deck on top of a garage REPLACES rear/green yards. - Lynn...
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Margaret Dee
mmdddg
Jan 30, 2008 9:45 pm
What happened to part 3? margaret Joseph Kopera Jr <joekopera@...> wrote: Be sure to read Part 2 today and Part 3 tomorrow ...
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Darrel Wood
darrelmw
Jan 30, 2008 11:38 pm
I believe the address is 2052 W. North Avenue (that is the house you guys are talking about, aren't you? Looks like the stern of a cheap cruise ship), but if...
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Darrel Wood
darrelmw
Jan 30, 2008 11:39 pm
I would assume when the building and/or the garage replace what was once yard, leaving the roof of the garage as the only "open" space. ... From:...
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Carter OBrien
carterobrien
Jan 30, 2008 11:41 pm
That was perhaps not the best phrasing, as you're right, a garage deck in and of itself isn't the problem. What that means (as I understand it) is you can't...
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robcast1012@...
Jan 31, 2008 4:52 am
Please join us: 1st Unity Park Advisory Council Meeting (UPAC) of 2008! Wednesday, February 6th at 7:00PM Logan Square Neighborhood Association (LSNA) office ...
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robcast1012@...
Jan 31, 2008 4:53 am
Fellow Neighbors: If you support the right of same-sex couples to marry, please join us for this great FREE event. I am a member of the planning committee and...
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Ian Harris
soft_eng
Jan 31, 2008 4:44 pm
I'll agree that one man's trash is another man's treasure. Carter, Google Maps StreetView has a picture for you: http://tinyurl.com/2nwu7d I don't care for the...
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Carter OBrien
carterobrien
Jan 31, 2008 4:45 pm
The Google map with 2090 North Ave did the trick, thanks Darrell! I have to agree there are far worse uggos out there though, and I hope the original poster...
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bridget1100
Jan 31, 2008 4:45 pm
Hello neighbors, My boyfriend and I currently live in a two bedroom apartment in Logan Square/Avondale. Our lease is up April 1st and, unfortunately, we are ...
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Mark Heller
volvo122b18
Jan 31, 2008 4:47 pm
Carter and All City Zoning Code (Title 17) mandates green yard (open space) minimum requirements for any new construction in residential zoning. Among them is...
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Scott Alamar
chgo_acumed1
Jan 31, 2008 6:16 pm
Bridget, You may have already done so, and I apologize in advance for asking, but is your landlord/leasing company willing to allow you to extend your lease...
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KATHERINE ANDERSON
kathader76
Jan 31, 2008 6:17 pm
honestly, guys? i think The Thompson Center's uglier. and the building i work in, from the 3nd floor up. i work at 10 s. lasalle and the building itself has...
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Josh Deth
joshdeth
Jan 31, 2008 6:18 pm
Mark- I see you've added the word 'green' in your email, but unfortunately it doesn't exist in the code, which just calls for 'Open Space'. The city doesn't...
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Carter OBrien
carterobrien
Jan 31, 2008 6:20 pm
My understanding is open space doesn't necessarily have to be "green," but could also be say, the area underneath a deck connecting a house and a garage. It...
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Darrel Wood
darrelmw
Jan 31, 2008 9:09 pm
Oh, I remember when 10 S. LaSalle went up, late 80s, I believe....it was called "Manufacturers Hanover Plaza"......they were doing that late 80s Post-Post...
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Penelope
pjb60606
Jan 31, 2008 9:09 pm
Thanks, everyone. I feel sooo much better just knowing that at least some people are doing their part to reduce plastic bags polluting our world. Keep up the...
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Voice of the City
voiceoftheci...
Jan 31, 2008 9:11 pm
<http://www.voiceofthecity.org> VU mourns the loss of a great circus artist It is with our deepest regret to inform our VU audience that we have lost a beloved...
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Jennifer
jmlong.rm
Jan 31, 2008 9:12 pm
I've contacted our former landlord and manager several times since moving and still haven't received our deposit or even a portion of our deposit. It's been...
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KATHERINE ANDERSON
kathader76
Feb 1, 2008 12:59 am
you're supposed to get the interest on your deposit back, if the building is not owner occupied and it has (i think) more than 3 units. when my sister moved...
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Mark Heller
volvo122b18
Feb 1, 2008 1:01 am
Chicago Zoning Code is very clear about open space. "When located at ground level, the open space area must be substantially covered with grass, ground cover,...
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Hector Uriostegui
hectoruriost...
Feb 1, 2008 1:02 am
Jennifer, This has happened to many of my friends and myself once. I was advised that any communication you have with your ex-landlord be written. I did a...
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Scott Alamar
chgo_acumed1
Feb 1, 2008 1:03 am
there's also the optical eyesore most visible in the chgo skyline: the CNA building. KATHERINE ANDERSON <kanderson@...> wrote:...
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brian19352000
Feb 1, 2008 1:04 am
Your landlord isn't Regent Realty/Jay Strauss is it? There have been articles in the paper about how his company has disappeared with millions of dollars and...
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Jason Guthartz
guthartz
Feb 1, 2008 1:05 am
this is a great resource: http://www.illinoislegalaid.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.dsp_content&contentID=3637 "Chicago law requires that within 30 days after...
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Darrel Wood
darrelmw
Feb 1, 2008 1:06 am
Check on www.cityofchicago.org for the Tenant/Landlord ordinance (there are some contacts on their as well). D ... From: Jennifer <jmlong.rm@...> To:...
