Aurora, Illinois

File #: 14-00563    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Reports/Studies Status: Filed
File created: 7/8/2014 In control: Government Operations Committee
On agenda: 7/22/2014 Final action: 8/5/2014
Title: A Parking Study in the 600 block of Four Seasons Blvd. for the installation of a Handicap Parking Space. Ward 3, Alderman Mesiacos
Sponsors: Public Works
TO:      Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
 
FROM:      Eric J. Gallt, City Traffic Engineer
 
DATE:       July 16, 2014
 
SUBJECT:title
A Parking Study in the 600 block of Four Seasons Blvd. for the installation of a Handicap Parking Space.  Ward 3, Alderman Mesiacos  
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PURPOSE:
To investigate installation of a handicap parking space at 670 Four Seasons Blvd.
 
BACKGROUND:
A potential resident planning to move into 670 Four Season Blvd on September 1, 2014, has submitted ACR Case ID 95506 expressing concern for the need of a Handicap Parking Space in front of their future residence.  There is no handicap ramp in the area requested.  
 
DISCUSSION:
Parking is scarce in this subdivision. Parking is allowed on both sides of Four Seasons Blvd. in front of the proposed residence.  In addition to street parking, the residence has a two-car garage attached in the rear alley.  Entrance and exit to a vehicle may be easier when made from inside the two-car garage rather than the street.
 
The request does not meet the criteria for reserving handicap parking a public street.  The residence has private parking available by way of garage access and there is no impedance to the use of garage access.
 
 
 
IMPACT STATEMENT:
No impact based on staff recommendation
 
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends denial.  
 
 
cc:      Alderman Hart-Burns, Chairman
      Alderman Johnson
      Alderman Mesiacos
      Alderman Mervine, Alternate