CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Adopt the resolution approving a purchase and sale agreement for the property located at 329-333 Center Street
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: William J. Novack, Director of TED/City Engineer
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
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BACKGROUND:
The Naperville Metra Station is the second busiest suburban station in the entire Metra network, with about 4,000 commuters using the station daily. The City of Naperville owns many of the properties on both sides of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad line near the 4th Avenue train station. The City's holdings have been acquired individually over the years for a variety of purposes, mostly to support commuter parking and access to the train station. Most of the parking for commuters is located on the north side of the tracks, with the only parking lots south of the tracks being the Parkview, Serpentine and DuPage Children's Museum lots.
329 and 333 Center Street are the northern-most private properties located between the train station and the Parkview lot. While there is vehicular access between the train station and the Parkview lot, it is narrow and somewhat restrictive. Acquiring these parcels to provide better cross access is a benefit to our commuters.
The land could be used for a variety of needs ranging from commuter parking, to a ride share drop-off and pick-up zone to enhancing the circulation of the commuter buses. Staff estimates that approximately 40 more parking spaces can be provided if these parcels are acquired and the buildings torn down.
With the limited parking on the south side of the tracks, and most of our commuter permit holders living south of the tracks, this acquisition would greatly benefit our commuters, whether parking, using a ride share or riding on the bus. For these reasons, the acquisition of these properties is strategic for the City.
DISCUSSION:
The property owner's real estate br...
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