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Lobbying Disclosure: Madison-Desplaines Development LLC

Original title: CHRIS A LEACH for MADISON-DESPLAINES DEVELOPMENT LLC @ PLANNING COMMISSION (2014-04-01)

April 1, 2014

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The Frame

What this does

This document identifies the professional representation hired to seek city approval for a specific real estate development project at Madison and Desplaines, which will be subject to the Planning Commission's review process.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Madison-Desplaines Development LLC

The entity is seeking city approval for a development project at a specific location.

Chicago Planning Commission

The commission is responsible for reviewing and acting upon the development application filed by the lobbyist.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 1, 2014.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Lobbyist Chris A. Leach filed a disclosure regarding efforts to represent Madison-Desplaines Development LLC before the Chicago Planning Commission. The activity concerns the filing of a Planned Development (PD) application for a site located at the intersection of Madison and Desplaines streets.

Key Facts

  • Lobbyist Chris A. Leach is representing Madison-Desplaines Development LLC.
  • The lobbying activity is directed at the Chicago Planning Commission.
  • The specific action sought is the filing of an application for a Planned Development (PD) at the intersection of Madison and Desplaines.
  • The reporting period for this lobbying activity is April 1, 2014, to June 30, 2014.

Why It Matters

This document identifies the professional representation hired to seek city approval for a specific real estate development project at Madison and Desplaines, which will be subject to the Planning Commission's review process.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Planned Development (PD)?
In Chicago zoning, a Planned Development is a designation that allows for a specific, customized set of zoning rules for a particular site, often used for large or complex projects.
What is the purpose of this document?
This is a public disclosure required by law to inform the public that a lobbyist has been hired to influence city government decisions regarding a specific development project.

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Lobbying Activity

CHRIS A LEACH

on behalf of MADISON-DESPLAINES DEVELOPMENT LLC

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CHRIS A LEACH

on behalf of MADISON-DESPLAINES DEVELOPMENT LLC

Senate LDAView filing →

CHRIS A LEACH

on behalf of MADISON-DESPLAINES DEVELOPMENT LLC

Senate LDAView filing →

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Discoveries

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Zoning Application Process

The document confirms the use of the Planned Development process for a specific site in Chicago, indicating a project of sufficient scale to require custom zoning approval.

Connected Entities

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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