CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Waive the first reading and pass the Ordinance to move the 15-minute passenger vehicle / 30-minute commercial vehicle, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. loading only zone on the north side of Water Street to the posted location and establish a 15-minute passenger vehicle loading only zone on the south side of Water Street as posted. (Item 1 of 2)
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering, and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Andy Hynes, Deputy City Engineer
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
Loading Zone
The Transportation Advisory Board approved the recommendation to establish the loading zones on the north and south sides of Water Street at the May 4, 2017 meeting by a 7-1 vote.
Valet Transfer Zone
The Transportation Advisory Board approved the recommendation to establish a valet transfer zone on the north side of Water Street at the May 4, 2017 meeting by an 8-0 vote.
BACKGROUND:
Loading Zone
The buildings on the north side of Water Street have no on-site vehicular access as they are immediately adjacent to the Riverwalk and West Branch of the DuPage River. All deliveries to these buildings will need to be provided via on-street truck parking. The main hotel building on the south side of Water Street has the ability to accept minor deliveries (small van/truck delivery) through a rear access corridor of the Water Street alley but larger deliveries will also need to be on-street. This delivery concept was approved as part of the development review process for the Water Street District that was presented to the Transportation Advisory Board, Plan Commission, and City Council. A loading zone on the north side of Water Street at the west end of the block consistent with the original plan was approved in August of 2016 (prior to the opening of the hotel or any commercial spaces).
Hotel Indigo has been open for several months. Other retail and restaurant uses have recently opened with other businesses starting operation soon.
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