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North-side residents say parking from 22 Brookfield events is blocking driveways, fire access
Summary
Residents told the Mount Vernon City Council that overflow parking from activities at 22 Brookfield Row has overwhelmed nearby residential streets, blocking driveways, hydrants and emergency access; council members promised outreach to the facility and investigations into enforcement and long-term mitigation.
Residents from the North Side told the Mount Vernon City Council on Tuesday that overflow parking tied to events at 22 Brookfield Row is creating safety and access problems for their neighborhood.
“The facility at 22 Brookfield now serves over 2,000 families. Despite the substantial increase in attendance, the property has fewer than 65 parking spaces,” neighborhood resident Tony Gammons said during the public-speaking portion of the meeting. “As a result, the overflow vehicles have… overwhelmed surrounding residential streets, causing significant disruptions, imposing serious safety issues.”
Gammons and other residents described blocked driveways, cars parked over lawns and in front of fire hydrants, double parking,…
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