Cubs release renderings of newest Wrigley Field renovations

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Cubs announced changes to plans for renovating Wrigley Field Tuesday. The proposed changes will add $75 million to cost of sprucing up the stadium. However, it's not the cost but the changes themselves that have some rooftop owners angry.

The revised plan includes a brand new 30,000 square foot underground clubhouse, which will be the second largest in Major League Baseball behind the New York Yankees. The new renovation plans also include relocation of the bullpens and more signs in the outfield.

"In right field we're adding one sign and a video board," said Crane Kenney, Cubs president of business operations. "In left field we're adding three."

That's five more signs than were approved by the city in 2013. Kenney says the ball club is ready to move on than spend any more time neogtiating with rooftop owners who are threatening to sue over blocked views.

"We're committed to this now. This is the plan that's going forward and we'll resolve the rooftop issue in court," said Kenney.

Clubhouse construction will begin in July. The new signs must be approved by the Landmarks Commission before any materials can even be ordered. Cubs officials are confident their plans will be approved.

In 2013, an agreement reached between rooftops owners, Ald. Tom Tunney and the Cubs regarding the number and size of any new signs, but negotiations about the revised plan have stalled, with rooftop owners threatening to sue. The Cubs say rooftop owners would sue regardless and that it's time to think of the players and fans and get construction under way.

The rooftop owners have not commented on the new plan, while Ald. Tom Tunney said he is against any additional signage.

The landmarks commission will meet June 15 to go over the signs for the entire project. The Cubs hope to have all of the renovations finished in four years.