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

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- Record number: **O2026-0027918**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Alley
- Status: Final (Passed)
- Sponsor: [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Transportation and Public Way](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/transportation-and-public-way)
- Submitted Date: Sep 2, 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=9F0F4FC5-EAA6-F111-B8DD-001DD80AA3CC)

## Impact report

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This ordinance would excuse Alumitec, LLC at 4115 W. Grand Avenue from the rule that requires physical barriers to block alley access to its business.

**Who it affects**

- **Alumitec, LLC**: The business would not have to put up physical barriers to block vehicles from entering and leaving its property through the alley.
- **Neighbors and alley users near 4115 W. Grand Avenue**: The alley next to this business would not be closed off by required barriers at the business address.

**What changes**

- Alumitec, LLC would be exempt from the city rule requiring barriers to prevent alley entry and exit at its address.
- The Commissioner of Transportation would be directed to grant this exemption.

**Where**: 4115 W. Grand Avenue; 36th 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

- [O2026-0027918.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/fe1b2bab-95c9-45b7-90ee-0d14d795b885.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [Alley Access Ordinance-4115 W. Grand.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/1ed2ecad-d886-40fd-a8ef-59ba93222d2f.pdf) (Legislation)

## Related legislation

**More from Gilbert Villegas**

- [Tribute to late Michael Keller Ditka](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2026-0029456-tribute-late-michael-keller-ditka) (R2026-0029456, introduced Oct 14, 2026, Referred)
- [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-44-055 establishing scoring criteria for 9% tax credits](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029453-scoring-criteria-9-tax-credits) (O2026-0029453, introduced Oct 14, 2026, Referred)
- [Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Best West Auto Repair, Inc.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0027919-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway) (O2026-0027919, 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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