The Cubs are seeking to amend the Camry Lot zoning to add additional parking for fans in the adjacent House of the Good Shepherd lot which they have acquired. The Highlander Lot (‘Blue Lot’) will also be added to this Planned Development. This proposal would increase available parking at the Camry Lot by 252 parking spots, from 688 to 940.
The Cubs have updated their plan to incorporate feedback received from neighbors including:
- Additional landscaping resulting in a net gain of trees planted on the perimeter and in tree islands inside the lot, in addition to $500,000 they have provided for the Kelly Park renovations.
- The Cubs will retain the basement of the existing buildings and modify them to provide stormwater collection. Additionally the Cubs will install permeable pavement on a portion of the lot.
- A new exit on the West side of the property which will allow cars exiting the lot to reach Clark Street while avoiding Grace Street in an effort to reduce traffic after games.
- Under this new plan, vehicles exiting onto Grace Street will be required to turn west towards Clark Street to keep traffic off neighborhood streets.
- To eliminate unnecessary light spillover, the Cubs have updated the plan to reduce the height of light fixtures and have completed a photometric study to confirm that the lighting will not impact the neighborhood while safely lighting the lot.
- The Cubs would continue to promote CTA during every event at Wrigley Field and on TV, radio, and in print, and will continue to work with the CTA, PACE, and Metra to identify new ways to promote public transportation to Wrigley Field.
- They will continue to provide the free bicycle valet they offer during Wrigley Field events.