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Lobbying Disclosure: Zoning Amendment Request for Alex Zdanov

Original title: PAUL A KOLPAK for ZDANOV, ALEX @ HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (2014-04-01)

April 1, 2014

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The Frame

What this does

This filing identifies a formal request to change land-use regulations for a specific property, which determines what types of buildings or businesses can be developed at that location.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Alex Zdanov

The client is seeking a specific change to the zoning regulations governing their property.

Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development

The agency is responsible for reviewing and processing the requested zoning amendment.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 1, 2014.

What's next

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Summary

Lobbyist Paul A. Kolpak has been hired by Alex Zdanov to advocate for a zoning change within the Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development. The request seeks to reclassify a property from a zoning designation to a 2-2 designation.

Key Facts

  • Lobbyist Paul A. Kolpak is representing client Alex Zdanov.
  • The lobbying activity is directed at the Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development.
  • The requested action is a zoning amendment to change a property's classification from B3-2 to 2-2.
  • The lobbying covers both administrative and legislative actions.
  • The reporting period for this activity is April 1, 2014, to June 30, 2014.

Why It Matters

This filing identifies a formal request to change land-use regulations for a specific property, which determines what types of buildings or businesses can be developed at that location.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a B3-2 to 2-2 zoning change?
It is a request to alter the legal land-use designation of a property, which dictates the permitted density, building height, and types of commercial or residential use allowed on that site.
What does it mean that the lobbyist is seeking 'both administrative and legislative' action?
This indicates the lobbyist is engaging with both city staff (administrative) and potentially elected officials (legislative) to secure the zoning change.

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Lobbying Activity

PAUL A KOLPAK

on behalf of ZDANOV, ALEX

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

Zoning Reclassification Request

The document highlights a specific attempt to shift a property from a commercial-heavy B3-2 designation to a 2-2 designation, which may indicate a change in intended property use.

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Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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