CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Waive the first reading and pass the ordinance establishing modifications to the parking restrictions in the Park Addition neighborhood
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Michael Prousa, TED Project Manager
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
On January 4, 2024, the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) recommended approval to establish modifications to the parking restrictions in the Park Addition neighborhood. Approved (7-0). Staff concurs.
BACKGROUND:
The City received a request to investigate the different types of parking restrictions in the Park Addition neighborhood. The neighborhood is bounded by Washington Street to the west, Ogden Avenue to the north, Columbia Street to the east, and 5th Avenue to the south.
The residents’ main concern was that the different types of parking restrictions in the neighborhood made it confusing for residents and visitors.
DISCUSSION:
City staff investigated the concern and found that the neighborhood had a mix of four-hour, three-hour, and two-hour parking restrictions. Most of the ordinances originated in the 1970’s when land use and development within the city was different than what is currently in place.
The neighborhood is directly north of the Naperville Metra Station. The proximity to the station requires a timed parking restriction to prevent commuters from using the neighborhood to park. Staff felt that the four-hour restriction from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. was the appropriate time length as it prevents commuters from using the neighborhood for parking and allows the residents in the neighborhood to have midday services and guest use of the city streets.
Staff sent out a survey to city blocks impacted by the change to 120 residents. The responses received are shown in the table below:
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Support |
19 |
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Oppose |
6 |
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No Opinion |
3 |
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No Response |
92 |
Per prior TAB guidance, a “no-response” is considered in support of the recommendation. Therefore, the results of the resident survey showed 92% of the neighborhood is in support of modifying the parking restrictions. A minimum of 60% resident support is needed for TAB consideration.
Attached is an existing parking restrictions and proposed parking restrictions map.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Signage updates will be $1,500.