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Lobbying Disclosure: Zoning Amendment for 1003-05 West 31st Street

Original title: SYLVIA C. MICHAS for ZHANG, JIARONG @ ZONING COMMITTEE (2019-07-01)

July 1, 2019

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The Frame

What this does

This document identifies the professional representation involved in a request to change the legal zoning designation 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.

Jiarong Zhang

The client is seeking a change in the legal zoning status of their property.

Residents near 1003-05 West 31st St.

Changes to zoning at this location may alter the permitted use or density of the property near their homes or businesses.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 1, 2019.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Lobbyist Sylvia C. Michas has registered to represent Jiarong Zhang regarding a requested for the property located at 1003-05 West 31st Street in Chicago. This filing covers lobbying activities conducted between July 1, 2019, and September 30, 2019.

Key Facts

  • Lobbyist Sylvia C. Michas is representing client Jiarong Zhang.
  • The lobbying activity is directed at the Chicago Zoning Committee.
  • The specific action sought is a zoning amendment for the property at 1003-05 West 31st Street.
  • The reporting period for this lobbying activity is July 1, 2019, through September 30, 2019.
  • The action type is classified as administrative.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a zoning amendment?
A is a formal request to change the existing zoning classification of a property, which dictates how that land can be used (e.g., residential, commercial, or industrial).
What does a lobbyist do in this context?
A lobbyist is a professional hired to communicate with government officials or committees to advocate for a specific outcome, in this case, the approval of a zoning change.

Why It Matters

This document identifies the professional representation involved in a request to change the legal zoning designation for a specific property, which determines what types of buildings or businesses can be developed at that location.

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Lobbying Activity

SYLVIA C. MICHAS

on behalf of ZHANG, JIARONG

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Discoveries

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policy shift100% confidence

Property-Specific Zoning Request

The lobbying effort is narrowly focused on a specific address rather than a broad policy change.

Connected Entities

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

Analysis Score

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  • Significance20
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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz10
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