Zoning, height and setback regs will affect design options. As an option at one end is- In Praise of 5-Over-1 Buildings | ArchDaily Because of your corner lot. A combo of parking and commercial for the podium level with 5 residential levels above.

What are the neighborhood houses like? Chicago neighborhoods are pretty distinctive. Some variety is seen but rarely too far off the norm, and anything that is too different sticks out like a sore thumb.

Talk to the architect you are going to use. They will be more insightful, and it will be easier for them to extract pertinent information from you than anyone here.

You will need an architect experienced in building in your area anyway so start there

Did you mean to post an image of the house/houses on the block?

Here are some new Chicago homes designed to complement the character of the block.

You don't say what style or size of house you want, so it is hard to help. As someone else asked, what are the neighborhood homes like? My son and his family live in Wilmette, near Gilson Park, within walking distance of the lake. I love their neighborhood, and there are many new homes that have been built in the last few years (theirs was built in 1909); what I love about the neighborhood is that, even when someone builds a brand new house, by far, most of them try really hard to have that new home fit into the look of the early 20th century homes. There are all different styles (Colonial, Craftsman, Victorian, Farmhouse, a famous Frank Lloyd Wright house, and several other styles), but the new homes all 'fit' with the neighborhood...setbacks, heights, usually 2-3 stories, garages in back on alleys, etc. Good luck!

Based upon the information provided, I suggest Furnesque: