Back in December, my stance on the proposed hotel/retail development on Addison between Clark and Sheffield was as such: It’s not really going to destroy the neighborhood, but I understand the concern. There will be some gripes and complaints about such a structure, and those naysayers are well within their right to voice their concerns. But, it’s not like they’re tearing down Wrigley to build this thing, and there will be some tangible benefits for the neighborhood if it goes in. The area around Wrigley is loud and crowded already. And plus: It could be worse.

The structure was originally going to stand “eye-to-eye” with Wrigley Field. But, it looks like it’s been shaved down a bit, to quell any neighborhood concerns about the building towering over the field.

Plans for a more than $100 million hotel, apartment and retail complex southeast of Clark and Addison have been shaved to win community and aldermanic backing. Property owner Steven Schultz and M&R Development LLC took the equivalent of a floor or two off the tallest elements in the complex. No longer would they set a new height precedent for the neighborhood with buildings that seem to crane for a glimpse of Cubs action.

Makes complete and total sense, as long as it doesn’t turn into a center for ants.