Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Karaja Group LLC
Legislation tracker › Transportation and Public Way › 3rd Ward: Pat Dowell
- Record number: O2026-0027610
- Type: Ordinance; category: Alley
- Status: Final (Passed)
- Sponsor: Pat Dowell (3rd Ward)
- Committee: Committee on Transportation and Public Way
- Submitted Date: Aug 20, 2026
- Introduction Date: Sep 23, 2026
- Final Action Date: Oct 14, 2026
- Official record: Office of the City Clerk
Impact report
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The City would let Karaja Group, LLC skip the rule requiring barriers that block alley access to its parking lot at 4530-32 South Calumet Avenue, so cars can use the alley to reach more than six parking spaces.
Who it affects
- Karaja Group, LLC: The company would not have to put up barriers blocking alley access to its parking facilities at 4530-32 South Calumet Avenue.
- Drivers using the parking at 4530-32 South Calumet Avenue: They could enter and leave the parking area through the alley.
- Neighbors sharing the alley behind 4530-32 South Calumet Avenue: The alley would be used as an entrance and exit for a parking area with more than six spaces.
- Chicago Department of Transportation: The Commissioner is directed to grant this exemption from the barrier rule.
What changes
- Karaja Group, LLC would not need barriers blocking the alley from its parking facilities.
- Cars could enter and exit the parking at 4530-32 South Calumet Avenue through the alley.
- The exemption covers parking facilities with more than six spaces.
Where: 4530-32 South Calumet Avenue; 3rd Ward
When: Upon passage and publication
Timeline
- Sep 23, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Oct 7, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Transportation and Public Way. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Oct 14, 2026: Passed, City Council (49 yea, 0 nay), at the City Council meeting. On motion of Alderperson Mitchell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Harris, the matter was Passed.
Documents
- O2026-0027610.pdf (Committee Letter)
- 4530-32 S Calumet Ave Ord Alley Access - Karaja Group LLC.pdf (Legislation)
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