Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Barrett Homes LLC
Legislation tracker › Transportation and Public Way › 47th Ward: Matthew J. Martin
- Record number: O2026-0029067
- Type: Ordinance; category: Alley
- Status: In Committee (Referred)
- Sponsor: Matthew J. Martin (47th Ward)
- Committee: Committee on Transportation and Public Way
- Submitted Date: Sep 30, 2026
- Introduction Date: Oct 14, 2026
- Official record: Office of the City Clerk
Impact report
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Barrett Homes LLC would be exempted from the City rule that requires physical barriers blocking alley access to its parking facilities at 2137-47 W Irving Park Rd.
Who it affects
- Barrett Homes LLC: The company would not have to put up barriers to block cars from entering or leaving its parking facilities through the alley.
- Residents and alley users near 2137-47 W Irving Park Rd.: Vehicles could use the alley to get into and out of the parking facilities at this address.
- 47th Ward residents: The exemption applies to a property in the ward represented by the alderman who sponsored the ordinance.
What changes
- Barrett Homes LLC would not need physical barriers between its parking facilities and the alley.
- Cars could enter and exit the parking facilities at 2137-47 W Irving Park Rd. through the alley.
- The Director of Finance would be directed to grant this exemption under Section 10-20-430 of the Municipal Code.
Where: 2137-47 W Irving Park Rd.; 47th Ward
When: Upon passage and publication
Timeline
- Oct 14, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
Documents
- 2137-47 W Irving Park Rd alley access ordinance.pdf (Legislation)
Lobbying and money
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Campaign donors named in it: Barrett Homes Llc ($1,500 to alderpersons since 2019)
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