Submitted By
Ahmad M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager / Interim Director of Development Customer Services
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
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A Motion to Concur with the Transportation Commission’s Recommendation to add “On-Street Overnight Permit Parking from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.” to the North Side of the 600 Block of Randolph Street (from the North Alley to Wesley Avenue)
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Overview
Overview
The Village received a petition signed by 100% of the residents along the affected street frontage to add “On-Street Overnight Permit Parking from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.” to the north side of the 600 block of Randolph Street (from the north alley to Wesley Avenue). This would establish approximately six (6) on-street overnight permit parking spaces.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
After holding a hearing on October 10, 2023, the Transportation Commission recommended approval of the petitioner’s request, which would result in the addition of approximately six (6) on-street overnight permit parking spaces to the north side of the 600 block of Randolph Street (from the north alley to Wesley Avenue).
Background
The Village received a petition signed by the residents residing at 244 Wesley Avenue to add “On-Street Overnight Permit Parking from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.” to the north side of the 600 block of Randolph Street (from the north alley to Wesley Avenue). Petitions for the addition, removal or modification of permitted parking restrictions require the signatures of residents representing at least 75% of the affected street frontage. In this instance, the residents residing at 244 Wesley Avenue represent 100% of the affected street frontage since this is adjacent to their side yard.
Residents of the Randolph Crossing Condominiums, located at 608-612 Randolph Street, have lost access to parking spaces they’ve rented from private property owners in the vicinity of their condominium building. Consequently, the petitioner, a resident of Randolph Crossing Condominiums, approached the owners of 244 Wesley Avenue to seek their approval of the petition for the proposed addition of on-street overnight permit parking. The petition asserts that the “Overnight Permit Parking from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.” will increase available parking spaces for residents of 608-612 Randolph Street during the evening hours.
As part of the Parking Pilot Program evaluation and expansion approved by the Village’s Transportation Commission and Board of Trustees this year, signage reflecting the standardized 3-hour daytime weekday parking restriction was recently installed on the affected street frontage, replacing the previous No Parking 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. commuter restriction. Residents of the block, including 608-612 Randolph Street, are exempt from the 3-hour daytime weekday parking restriction if their vehicle has a valid Oak Park Vehicle License.
If the motion to concur with the Transportation Commission’s recommendation is approved by the Village Board, eligible residents, including those residing at Randolph Crossing Condominiums, would be eligible to purchase the on-street overnight parking permit for their vehicle(s), for $137 per quarter.
Fiscal Impact
The motion only expands the street frontage on which permit holders can park, amounting to approximately six (6) parking spaces.
DEI Impact
Parking has a noticeable impact on marginalized communities, especially residents who stay in multifamily units. Providing additional permits for parking ensures in equitable access to these communities that are often scrambling to address their parking needs. Although, parking is something that can impact everyone, it’s important to be cognizant of the disproportionate impact that occurs for residents in multifamily buildings.
Alternatives
Deny the recommended motion.
Previous Board Action
N/A
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
On October 10, 2023, the Transportation Commission recommended approval of the petitioner’s request.
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
If the Motion is adopted, the new street frontage designated as on-street overnight permit parking will be reflected in the next version of the permit parking map, which is reviewed and adopted by the Village Board twice per year.
Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
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