Proposed replacement for a single-family home on Thomas would be higher than either of its neighbors, inviting future teardowns. By Michelle Hayward East Village Association board of directors meeting May 8, 2017 Bath House Cultural Center, 1019 N. Wolcott Ave. Michael VanDam called the meeting to order. Agenda: Presentation from 1538 W. Thomas (Planning, Preservation & Development) Other PPD Updates/Marq on Noble Inter-Group Candidate Forum (request from Lyn Wolfson at Chicago Grand Neighbors Association) June Membership Meeting -- ideas Safety/Security Update 1538 W. Thomas EVA board was visited by attorney Stephen Barrios, developer Walter/Vladimir Zeleni, property owner Ernesto Rubio and Victor Drapszo of Red Architects. Rubio is seeking to amend a zoning restriction for his property to be redeveloped in the middle of the block on Thomas. Rubio purchased the property in 1998 and currently resides there. The single-family property is between a three-story and a...

EVA members voted to support the Eckhart Park Community Council in its objections to rezoning for apartments at Noble and Walton. By Michelle Hayward East Village Association membership meeting May 1, 2017 Happy Village 1059 N. Wolcott Ave. President’s Welcome Michael VanDam call the May 1 meeting to order. Michael announced his objective to engage local businesses in EVA. To that end, Michael invited several local businesses to discuss their summer camp offerings with the membership. Business Minute: Summer Vacation Special Edition City Epicurean Cake Camp : City Epicurean is run by Naomi Levine. Located at Grand/Oakland they focus on cake decorating vs. cooking with the goal of fun and engaging kids' creativity. $135 for 5 days, 9a - 5p. The camp will run weekly sessions for 8 weeks. Discounts for the second sibling and third. Two age groups: 4-9 and 9-18. West Loop Soccer Club : West Loop Soccer club has opened a West Town location two weeks ago. They are off...