Submitted By
Emily A. Egan, Development Services Director
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Agenda Item Title
Title
A Motion to Concur with the Transportation Commission’s Recommendation to Establish Night Permit Parking Within the Enclave Parking Lot Located at 1245 Fair Oaks Avenue
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Overview
Overview
On November 11, 2024, the Transportation Commission recommended approval of establishing night permit parking within the existing enclave parking lot located adjacent to 1245 Fair Oaks Avenue.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Approve the Motion.
Background
Pursuant to Village Code, the Village Board of Trustees may establish permit parking enclaves within the dedicated right of way of public streets. This process requires a public hearing to be held by the Transportation Commission which occurred on November 11, 2024.
There is an existing public parking enclave lot located at 1245 Fair Oaks Avenue. The lot is comprised of ten (10) perpendicular parking spaces, generally located on the west side of Fair Oaks Avenue, between North Avenue and the east/west alley. Current parking restrictions in these spaces are, “2-hour parking, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.” Furthermore, the spaces are subject to the Village-wide on-street overnight parking restriction (No Parking 2:30 a.m. to 6 a.m.). Residents can park in these spaces by obtaining an overnight parking pass. Overnight parking passes can be secured by downloading the Park Oak Park mobile application. Between April 1 and October 31, residents and visitors are eligible for up to 15 passes per month, per license plate. Between November 1 and March 31, the monthly limit is decreased to 10 passes per month.
The Village received feedback from residents within the area of 1245 Fair Oaks / 6533 North Avenue asserting there is a lack of overnight permitted parking options in this area. This area of the Village generally does not qualify for overnight on-street permit parking designation since its zoning classifications are primarily single-family residential or within the north avenue business district. Therefore, residents generally rely on privately-owned parking in this area.
Village staff conducted daytime/evening vehicle counts within the existing enclave parking lot. While the parking spaces are utilized, staff observed vehicles not adhering to the 2-hour parking time restriction, with the majority of vehicles parking for extended periods of time. It should be noted that adequate daytime/evening parking exists on the 6500 block of North Avenue. This parking is paid to encourage vehicle turnover for patrons of the business district. Open (unpaid) daytime parking, with no time restrictions, is also available on nearby residential streets such as Le Moyne Parkway.
Based on feedback and analysis, staff’s initial recommendation was to convert the entirety of the enclave parking lot into permit parking, comprised of day, night and 24-hour permits to allow for shared use of the spaces. Staff mailed notification letters on October 11, 2024 to adjacent residents and businesses to inform them of staff’s recommendation and solicit public testimony in advance of the public hearing scheduled for November 11, 2024. Staff received testimony from one individual. Based on this public testimony and further internal discussion, staff revised its recommendation for the Transportation Commission’s consideration, as follows:
1. Designate night permit parking within the 10 spaces. These permits would be valid from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m., Monday through Saturday and 24-hours on Sundays.
2. Designate pay-by-plate (metered) parking within the 10 spaces Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. This will encourage turnover for existing and potential adjacent businesses also align with the existing restrictions on the 6500 block of North Avenue. Payment for parking sessions can be made via the Park Oak Park mobile application or at the pay station located around the corner on the 6500 block of North Avenue.
The Commission deliberated on the recommendation and questioned whether there was a need for ten (10) overnight parking permits within the parking enclave given the only apparent need for overnight residential parking in this immediate area stems from the 1245 Fair Oaks / 6533 North Avenue parcel. Staff concurred with the assertion that, based on the minimal public testimony received, there wasn’t an immediate or apparent need for ten (10) residential overnight parking permits. Staff noted, however, the actual demand for overnight parking permits in this area may fluctuate. Ultimately, the Commission made a motion to approve the recommendation with the caveat that permit sales for the enclave parking lot be limited to five (5). Furthermore, the Commission requested staff monitor the permit sales to determine if additional spots should be designated for overnight permit parking.
Staff supports the amended recommendation by the Transportation Commission.
Fiscal Impact
If approved, the motion has minimal fiscal impact. Adequate budget authority exists within the Parking Enterprise Fund budget to fabricate new lot signage.
DEI Impact
This recommendation, if approved, would improve access to overnight permit parking for residents who do not have a garage or access to other private parking options.
Alternatives
Alternatively, the Village Board could not approve the Motion or remand the matter back to the Transportation Commission.
Previous Board Action
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Citizen Advisory Commission Action
A public hearing was held at the November 11, 2024 Transportation Commission Meeting.
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
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Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
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