# Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Over Torstenson Glass

[Legislation tracker](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/tracker) › [Transportation and Public Way](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/transportation-and-public-way) › [44th Ward: Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44)

- Record number: **O2023-0001197**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Alley
- Status: Final (Passed)
- Sponsor: [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Transportation and Public Way](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/transportation-and-public-way)
- Submitted Date: Jun 20, 2023
- Introduction Date: Jun 21, 2023
- Final Action Date: Jul 19, 2023
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=050369B7-880F-EE11-8F6C-001DD806D641)

## Timeline

- Jun 21, 2023: Referred, City Council. The matter was referred.
- Jul 13, 2023: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Transportation and Public Way. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body
- Jul 19, 2023: Passed, City Council (49 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/8317E7A5-6610-EE11-8F6C-001DD806D2E1). On motion of Alderperson Mitchell, and unsuccessful motion reconsider by Alderman Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

## Documents

- [O2023-0001197 Committee Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/d4a3482b-af52-4c27-b852-a5a7e8fc2df8.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [W44 UM Alley Access\_3233 N Sheffield Ave\_Ward44.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/7847847d-e313-4c85-98f5-35a220ff975b.pdf) (Legislation)

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**More on Alley**

- [Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Pilsen Studios](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029482-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway) (O2026-0029482, introduced Oct 14, 2026, Referred)
- [Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for TNT Car Wash & Detailing, Inc.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029454-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway) (O2026-0029454, introduced Oct 14, 2026, Referred)
- [Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for 2928 S Wentworth Ave](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029374-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway) (O2026-0029374, introduced Oct 14, 2026, Referred)

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