Lobbying Disclosure: Portillo Restaurant Group Zoning Request

Original title: DONNA J PUGH for PORTILLO RESTAURANT GROUP @ TRANSPORTATION (2015-10-01)

Record date · October 1, 2015

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What This Bill Does

Lobbyist Donna J. Pugh is representing the Portillo Restaurant Group in discussions with the Chicago Department of Transportation regarding a permit for a property at 520 W. Taylor Street.

Why it matters

The Portillo Restaurant Group is seeking a special zoning designation for a specific property, which may impact local traffic, parking, or land use regulations at 520 W. Taylor Street.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Portillo Restaurant Group

The group is seeking a specific zoning change to operate at a new location.

Indirectly affected

Residents near 520 W. Taylor

Local residents may experience changes in traffic or land use if the special use permit is granted.

Key Facts

Lobbyist Donna J. Pugh is representing the Portillo Restaurant Group.
The lobbying activity is directed at the Chicago Department of Transportation.
The client is seeking a 'special use' permit for the property located at 520 W. Taylor.
The lobbying period covered by this disclosure is October 1, 2015, to December 31, 2015.

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The action type is classified as administrative.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'special use' permit?

A permit allows a property owner to use land in a way that is not automatically permitted by the standard zoning code, subject to city approval.

Why is the Department of Transportation involved in a restaurant zoning request?

The Department of Transportation often reviews zoning requests to assess the impact of a new development on traffic flow, parking availability, and public right-of-way access.

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