# Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Karaja Group LLC

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- Record number: **O2026-0027610**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Alley
- Status: Final (Passed)
- Sponsor: [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3rd Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Transportation and Public Way](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/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](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=0854E25C-DC9C-F111-8076-001DD80AA3CC)

## 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/39FE6EE4-2FBC-F111-AAAE-001DD80B58E5). On motion of Alderperson Mitchell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Harris, the matter was Passed.

## Documents

- [O2026-0027610.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/bec5db9a-ea64-454d-8cbd-9c4b747a9ac3.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [4530-32 S Calumet Ave Ord Alley Access - Karaja Group LLC.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/b95aef54-31ed-4217-b250-54ad0a754790.pdf) (Legislation)

## Related legislation

**More from Pat Dowell**

- [Correction of City Council Journal of Proceedings of January 21, 2026](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0028818-correction-city-council-journal-proceedings-january) (O2026-0028818, introduced Sep 23, 2026, Referred)
- [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 17-2-0207 requiring special use permits for single room occupancy residential development in RT4…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0027579-requiring-special-use-permits-single-room) (O2026-0027579, introduced Sep 23, 2026, Referred)
- [Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds from 3rd Ward Wage Allowance Account to Aldermanic Expense Account for Year…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0026475-annual-appropriation-ordinance-transfer-funds-3rd) (O2026-0026475, introduced Jul 15, 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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