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Lobbying Disclosure: Drive-Thru Permit Request for Baum Revision, LLC

Original title: MICHAEL EZGUR for BAUM REVISION, LLC @ ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (2017-01-01)

January 1, 2017

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The Frame

What this does

This document identifies the professional representation used by a private developer to seek a specific land-use exception from the city's zoning authority.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Baum Revision, LLC

The company is seeking a specific zoning exception to operate a drive-thru.

Michael Ezgur

The lobbyist is professionally engaged to advocate for the client's zoning request.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Lobbyist Michael Ezgur represented Baum Revision, LLC before the Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals to request a permit for a drive-thru facility. This disclosure covers lobbying activities conducted between January 1, 2017, and March 31, 2017.

Key Facts

  • Lobbyist Michael Ezgur represented Baum Revision, LLC.
  • The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals.
  • The specific action sought was a special use permit for a drive-thru facility.
  • The reporting period for this activity was January 1, 2017, through March 31, 2017.
  • The filing is categorized as an administrative action.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'special use' permit?
In zoning, a permit allows a property owner to use land in a way that is not automatically permitted by right, but is allowed if it meets specific conditions set by the zoning board.
Does this document indicate the permit was approved?
No, this document only discloses that lobbying occurred to request the permit; it does not state the final outcome of the application.

Why It Matters

This document identifies the professional representation used by a private developer to seek a specific land-use exception from the city's zoning authority.

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Lobbying Activity

MICHAEL EZGUR

on behalf of BAUM REVISION, LLC

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MICHAEL EZGUR

on behalf of BAUM REVISION, LLC

Senate LDAView filing →

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Discoveries

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Administrative Zoning Lobbying

The document highlights the use of professional lobbyists for specific site-level zoning exceptions in Chicago.

Connected Entities

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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