# Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Joe Kennedy

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- Record number: **O2026-0028332**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Alley
- Status: Final (Passed)
- Sponsor: [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Transportation and Public Way](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/transportation-and-public-way)
- Submitted Date: Sep 14, 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=343ADEDE-62B0-F111-AAAC-001DD803894A)

## Impact report

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This ordinance would excuse an auto repair business at 11044 South Western Avenue from the city rule requiring physical barriers that block cars from entering and leaving its parking area through the alley.

**Who it affects**

- **Joe Kennedy, the property owner**: His auto repair business would not have to install barriers to block alley access to its parking area.
- **Neighbors near 11044 South Western Avenue**: Vehicles would be allowed to use the alley to enter and exit the business's parking area.
- **Customers of the auto repair business**: They could reach or leave the business's parking area by way of the alley.

**What changes**

- The Director of Revenue would exempt this business from the alley barrier requirement under Section 10-20-430 of the Municipal Code.
- No physical barrier would be required between the business's parking area and the alley.
- Cars could enter and exit the parking area through the alley.

**Where**: 11044 South Western Avenue; 19th 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

- [O2026-0028332.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/9bbb6f53-79da-4592-97bc-dcf58a6aa05a.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [09232026 alley ingress-egress Bruisers Auto.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/584a86c0-eae9-4ca4-9991-abe30f2d452a.pdf) (Legislation)

## Related legislation

**More from Matthew J. O'Shea**

- [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-244-140 to prohibit peddling in specified areas of 19th Ward](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0026775-prohibit-peddling-specified-areas-19th-ward) (O2026-0026775, introduced Jul 15, 2026, Passed)
- [Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Michael OMeara](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0024996-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway) (O2026-0024996, introduced May 20, 2026, Passed)
- [Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for 10338 S Western LLC](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0024175-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway) (O2026-0024175, introduced Apr 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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