Orsolini v. Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals of Chicago denied plaintiff s application to use his welding shop as a lawful existing nonconforming use. Plaintiff brought an administrative review action in the circuit court of Cook County and the trial court entered judgment affirming the board’s decision.

The subject premises are located at 2106 West Superior Street in Chicago in an area zoned R-3 Residential. Plaintiff’s property consists of a two-story factory building with a vacant lot on either side. Prior to the commencement of plaintiff’s welding business in 1968, the premises had been used for the…