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Lobbying Disclosure: Arista Holdings, Inc. Liquor License Request

Original title: SYLVIA C MICHAS for ARISTA HOLDINGS, INC. @ CITY COUNCIL / ALDERMEN (2016-10-01)

October 1, 2016

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The Frame

What this does

This filing identifies the representative seeking a specific land-use change that would allow for the sale of at 19 S. Morgan, a decision that rests with the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Arista Holdings, Inc.

The company is seeking a specific zoning permit to operate a packaged liquor store at the specified location.

Residents near 19 S. Morgan

Local residents may be impacted by changes in land use and the introduction of a packaged liquor establishment in their immediate vicinity.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 1, 2016.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Sylvia C. Michas is lobbying the Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals on behalf of Arista Holdings, Inc. to obtain a permit for a store at 19 S. Morgan.

Key Facts

  • Sylvia C. Michas is the registered lobbyist for Arista Holdings, Inc.
  • The lobbying activity is directed at the Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals.
  • The requested action is a 'special use' permit to allow for a packaged liquor store.
  • The property address involved is 19 S. Morgan.
  • The reporting period for this lobbying activity is October 1, 2016, to December 31, 2016.

Why It Matters

This filing identifies the representative seeking a specific land-use change that would allow for the sale of at 19 S. Morgan, a decision that rests with the Zoning Board of Appeals.

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, subject to approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Does this document mean the liquor store is approved?
No, this document only indicates that a lobbyist has been hired to advocate for the permit; it does not confirm the outcome of the application.

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Lobbying Activity

SYLVIA C MICHAS

on behalf of ARISTA HOLDINGS, INC.

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Discoveries

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Historical Zoning Request

This document provides a record of a specific commercial development attempt at 19 S. Morgan from late 2016.

19 S. MorganArista Holdings, Inc.

Connected Entities

organizationArista Holdings, Inc.“The client seeking the special use permit.”Map →
location19 S. Morgan“The specific property address subject to the zoning request.”Map →
organizationZoning Board of Appeals“The Chicago government body responsible for reviewing the special use request.”Map →
personSylvia C. Michas“The individual registered to lobby on behalf of the client.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

Analysis Score

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  • Significance30
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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz10
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