Goltz revises Six Corners development proposal

The future of the former Peoples Gas site near Six Corners is coming back into focus.

The Mitch Goltz-led GW Properties’ plans for redevelopment have been mostly finalized after revisions were made based on community input, Block Club Chicago reported. Next month, GW will host a meeting to discuss the updates and gather any additional feedback from locals.

The developer initially proposed the Shops at Six Corners for 3955 North Kilpatrick Avenue in Old Irving Park in 2020. Plans called for a large retail and 110-unit residential development with office space and parking. Locals criticized the $80 million project for having more than 300 parking spaces, but not enough public space or residential units.

“We believe that this should be well received and result in a project that will bring in the desired residential and retail elements for this site,” Goltz told the outlet.

Community members have said they want more density, as well as integrated parking and less retail.

GW will need to file to rezone the property, which is currently a surface parking lot. If the community and alderperson approve the planned development, the zoning change will trigger the Affordable Housing Ordinance that requires rezoned sites to market at least 20 percent of its onsite housing as affordable.

A similar redevelopment project in Six Corners recently resumed construction. City officials lifted the stop-work order it issued against Novak Construction for its Sears redevelopment project at 4712-4738 West Irving Park Road. City officials told Novak to halt construction when they realized work began without proper permits. Work that had begun illegally included adding a fifth floor and steel columns as well as some exterior activity. The $90 million redevelopment will bring 206 luxury apartments to the former Six Corners storefront.

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