# Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Serving Properties LLC

[Legislation tracker](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/tracker) › [Transportation and Public Way](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/transportation-and-public-way) › [46th Ward: Angela Clay](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/46)

Clerk's short name: 918 W Eastwood - Alley Access

- Record number: **O2026-0027458**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Alley
- Status: Final (Passed)
- Sponsor: [Angela Clay](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/46) (46th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Transportation and Public Way](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/transportation-and-public-way)
- Submitted Date: Jul 21, 2026
- Introduction Date: Jul 22, 2026
- Final Action Date: Sep 23, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=C9546AFA-2185-F111-AB0E-001DD81326F5)

## Impact report

> Written by AI from [the official document](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/917d9c72-2a84-4068-a955-09da3e75a7c2.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

This ordinance would exempt Serving Properties LLC from the city rule requiring barriers that block alley entry and exit to parking facilities at 918 W. Eastwood Ave.

**Who it affects**

- **Serving Properties LLC**: The company would not have to install barriers that block alley access to its parking facilities at 918 W. Eastwood Ave.
- **Neighbors and alley users near 918 W. Eastwood Ave.**: Vehicles may be able to enter and exit the parking facilities at this address through the alley, since barriers would not be required.

**What changes**

- Serving Properties LLC would be exempt from the barrier rule in Section 10-20-430 of the Municipal Code for its parking at 918 W. Eastwood Ave.
- No barriers would be required to stop alley entry and exit to the parking facilities at this address.
- The city's Director of Finance would be directed to grant the exemption.

**Where**: 918 W. Eastwood Ave.; 46th Ward

**When**: Upon passage and publication

## Timeline

- Jul 22, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Sep 9, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Transportation and Public Way. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Sep 23, 2026: Passed, City Council (50 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/5F86622E-F485-F111-AB0E-001DD80ED7AA). On motion of Alderperson Mitchell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

## Documents

- [O2026-0027458.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/5b046463-b694-423a-b5c0-b129537feb1e.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [918 W Eastwood - Alley Access Ordinance.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/917d9c72-2a84-4068-a955-09da3e75a7c2.pdf) (Legislation)

## Lobbying and money

> Computed links; money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.

**Who lobbied on it**

- 918 Eastwood LLC C/O Alan Cosby & Derek Rafalko: 918-920 W EASTWOOD (1 filing, Apr 1, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026; Nick Ftikas; matched by street address)

## Related legislation

**More from Angela Clay**

- [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 17-17-0104-Y to include Animal Services, Sales and Grooming in Residential Support Services](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029476-y-include-animal-services-sales-grooming) (O2026-0029476, introduced Oct 14, 2026, Referred)
- [Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Extra Space Storage, Inc.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029115-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway) (O2026-0029115, introduced Oct 14, 2026, Referred)
- [Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for 3611-3625 N. Halsted, Inc.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0028478-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway) (O2026-0028478, introduced Sep 23, 2026, Passed)

**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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