Garage Project Reaches Major Completion! But…
July 30, 2021
UPDATED July 30th
The final walk through with the contractor was completed this week, and there are a few areas of minor work the contractor will need complete.
On Thursday July 29th, our building engineers, Management, reps with the contractor and the engineering firm WJE met to do a complete walk through of the garage. The purpose of this effort was to do a final inspection of the work and identify any concerns or problems. Final payment to the contractor will not be made, until all concerns are reasonably addressed.
As a result of this effort, on August 4th and 5th, the contractor will be completing a handful of punchlist items. These will require some minor grinding and touch ups of the membrane. Fortunately, these are pretty superficial, and non-invasive. We do not anticipate that any cars will need to be relocated, however there will be some locations barricaded in the driveways that parkers will need to drive around.
For the most part, the barricades will be orange coned off locations. They may be in place for a few days so that any areas they touch on the membrane can properly cure.
Once this process is done, we will be choosing dates for the full power-wash and cleaning of the garage. We will do our best to target this so everyone has at least a months notice before this occurs.
UPDATED July 22nd
Finally, we were able to completely reopen the ramp.
On Tuesday, our garage door repair vendor completed work on the entry door. Unfortunately this included some caulking and sealant work, which required proper dry time and curing. It was supposed to properly set and dry within 24 hours, however it was still very wet in some locations, and remained tacky in most spots. If it had been driven over, it would have spread the material around the garage and stained tires.
After testing the material on Thursday morning, our team believes it is finally safe to drive over, so the door was released.
We apologize for the added aggravation this caused, and very much appreciate everyone’s continued patience.
While major work is completed, see below, walk throughs will be occurring and there may still be some minor work to complete as we move to the punchlist phase. We do not foresee this displacing any further parkers.
UPDATED July 16th
We are very excited to confirm the Garage Project has reached major completion. We are right on time, and it looks like we will be under budget. However…
1. While finishing up the ramp work, workers damaged a line serving the garage entrance door. It is stuck in the open position. Our teams including the garage, door and security staff will keep their eyes on surveillance for now. The part has been ordered and they expect to install it on Tuesday.
2. Our team, the contractor and our engineers at WJE will do a final walk-thru and identify any punchlist items. The contractor will need to resolve any outstanding issues before they receive final payment for the work.
3. The final step will be to do a complete spray washing of the garage. This was a part of the agreement with the contractor. Once we have a full picture on any punchlist items next week, we should be able to announce a timeframe for that effort.
Thanks to all our parkers, Owners, residents and their guests, who’ve endured this process. Your patience, support and understanding have helped tremendously with the success of this effort.
UPDATED July 1st
Phase 9 got underway as expected this week, and despite drivers not stopping at the stop signs (and giving Management some mini-panic attacks), the contractor reports work is right on schedule.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO STOP, at all stop signs. Obey all signage in the garage. Just because the light is green, does not mean you can drive full speed up the ramp and into the driveway. Remember, there is another garage across from ours, as well as traffic going to the back dock.
AVOID A T-BONE! Stop, check to make sure the drive is clear, then proceed.
We continue to be on a trajectory to be completed with PHASE 9, and indeed the entire project, by Friday July 16th! 🙂
UPDATED June 18th
Work is progressing pretty much as anticipated – we are on budget with this phase (and actually underbudget overall), and right on schedule.
Membrane work begins Monday June 21st and striping of the spots and numbers is anticipated for Thursday June 24th. Barring some massive problem or unforeseen circumstances, they expect to be done with Phase 8 on Friday June 25th.
Phase 9, which is the ramp at the main entrance of the garage – and the final phase of the project (HURRAY!!) – is scheduled to begin as scheduled on Monday June 28th.
Get your champagne bottles ready for Friday July 16th. Barring unforeseen conditions, we expect the contractor should be completely done by that time. We will continue to update you as needed, with any relevant information or changes in expectations.
Once we’ve completed the project, our team will be looking at the calendar and making plans for a full power wash, to get all the dust and debris from the project out of the garage.
UPDATED June 4th
The Contractor’s team reported they’ve completed work on 2P, so Self-parkers are now welcome to return to their spots.
As far as 1p, the contractor reports that they remain on schedule. They indicated there is a bit more concrete patching work needed than previous phases, but they do not expect that to impact the timing. Previous phases have typically had quite a bit less work needed than we planned for, so this one is just more on target with expectations.
Concrete work should be finished within the next week, and the membrane work the week after, so we still anticipate completion on time.
UPDATED May 21, 2021
Phase 7 is all done, with time to spare, and the project remains under budget!
Phase 8 is anticipated to begin on Tuesday June 1st as planned. Self-parkers in the 1p and 2p locations of this phase should be sure to contact the office to RSVP for valet spots – PLEASE DO SO RIGHT AWAY.
Please remember, if you have to park off site, you will get a credit. Please contact the office with any questions, at parktowercondo-mgmt@habitat.com.
Work remaining:
Phase 8 – Middle North and East
Tuesday June 1st 1P Spots 19, 20, 44-50 & 77-85 2P Spots 40-57 & 73-77 (2P about 5 days)
Phase 9 – Main Ramp
Monday June 28th Up Ramp, then Down Ramp
UPDATED May 7, 2021
Phase 7 of the Garage Project got underway on Monday May 3rd, as expected. Work on 2p is completed, and self-parkers in that are may resume parking in their spots.
On 1p, so far so good. As of now we are told work is progressing a bit ahead of schedule, much like Phase 6 did. However, it is still too soon to tell when completion is expected.
UPDATED April 30th:
PHASE 7 Of the Garage Project begins on Monday May 3rd, at 9am.
Self parkers in the Phase 6 on both 1p and 2p sections must be moved by 9am sharp. We recommend you do so by Sunday so that we are not forced to delay beginning work on Monday. The spot numbers impacted and the schedule for Phase 7 and the remaining phases, are follows:
Phase 7 – North Wall
Monday May 3rd 1p Spots 21-43 2p Spots 1-24 & 72 (2P about 5 days)
Phase 8 – Middle North and East
Tuesday June 1st 1P Spots 19, 20, 44-50 & 77-85 2P Spots 40-57 & 73-77 (2P about 5 days)
Phase 9 – Main Ramp
Monday June 28th Up Ramp, then Down Ramp
UPDATED APRIL 16th:
Phase 6 is all done.
Phase 7 is anticipated to begin on Monday May 3rd as planned. Self-parkers should be sure to contact the office to RSVP for valet spots – PLEASE DO SO RIGHT AWAY. They will be tighter to come by this next phase with the volume of spots involved. Some parkers may need to find an off site solution this time around.
Please remember, if you have to park off site, you will get a credit. Please contact the office with any questions, at parktowercondo-mgmt@habitat.com.
UPDATED April 9th:
Work is continuing, right on time and right on budget!
As it goes, the contractor may finish a week prior to the scheduled start of the next phase, Phase 7. So, as of no it is expected they will be a go on Monday May 3rd. All parkers will need to have their vehicles relocated, by May 3rd.
UPDATED April 2nd:
Work on 2p was completed on Thursday. Self-parkers can return to their spaces. Jacquie attempted to reach everyone by phone, but if you did not get the message, YES – ALL 2p parkers may return.
Work continues on 1p, and is expected to be completed in about 3 weeks. At this time everything appears normal, and for now we expect Phase 7 to begin on schedule. The remaining phases:
Phase 7 – North Wall
Monday May 3rd 1p Spots 21-43 2p Spots 1-24 & 72 (2P about 5 days)
Phase 8 – Middle North and East
Tuesday June 1st 1P Spots 19, 20, 44-50 & 77-85 2P Spots 40-57 & 73-77 (2P about 5 days)
Phase 9 – Main Ramp
Monday June 28th Up Ramp, then Down Ramp
UPDATED March 26th:
PHASE 5 is completed and PHASE 6 of the Garage Project is set to begin on time and as expected on Monday March 29th at 9am.
Self parkers in the Phase 6 on both 1p and 2p sections must be moved by 9am sharp. We recommend you do so by Sunday so that we are not forced to delay beginning work on Monday. The spot numbers impacted and the schedule for the remaining phases follows:
Phase 6 – Middle North and West
Monday March 29th 1P Spots 51-76 2P Spots 26-39 & 58-71 (2P about 5 days)
Phase 7 – North Wall
Monday May 3rd 1p Spots 21-43 2p Spots 1-24 & 72 (2P about 5 days)
Phase 8 – Middle North and East
Tuesday June 1st 1P Spots 19, 20, 44-50 & 77-85 2P Spots 40-57 & 73-77 (2P about 5 days)
Phase 9 – Main Ramp
Monday June 28th Up Ramp, then Down Ramp
We expect room to provide Valet parking for 30 parkers on a first come first serve basis, with priority given to 1P parkers. Otherwise if you are forced to relocate, the PTCA Board approved to issue credits for any parkers based on the period of time you must relocate outside the building. To RSVP for a Valet spot during your phase, please contact the office at parktowercondo-mgmt@habitat.com. WE ACCEPT RSVPS, up to 4 weeks out from the start of each phase, first come first served.
UPDATED March 19th:
Drivers: PLEASE SLOW DOWN!! And stop for the signal lights and stop signs where indicated.
We continue to receive complaints, confirmed by surveillance and staff observations, of drivers speeding and ignoring the signal lights and signage. There have been a couple angry exchanges between drivers and even more serious have been close calls with pedestrians, columns and fixtures.
The Speed Limit in the garage is 5mph. You can get from the entrance on 1p, all the way to the far Southwest wall of 2p in under 1 minute. You can get from ANY parking space to the exit on 1p, in under 1 minute. There is no reason to exceed the speed limit or ignore the signage. If you are already that late when arriving or leaving, driving unsafely in the garage is not going to make up the difference.
PLEASE ALWAYS DRIVE SAFELY!
PHASE 5 is almost done, and PHASE 6 is expected to start on schedule, Monday March 29th.
The remaining areas of Phase 5 are being prepped for the new membrane coating. All signs are that this will be completed on time, and the new stripes and numbers will be put down next, with completion by Friday March 26th. Phase 6 is expected to commence the following Monday, March 29th.
UPDATED March 12th:
This week, our team met with the contractor for the Garage Project, and the engineer with WJE helping to manage the project. Word is, Phase 5 could not have gone any smoother, and that is despite parts of the locations by the Office and main entrance to the residences on 1p being divided up to accommodate traffic.
Parkers In the Phase 6 Locations, We Need Your RSVP For Valet If Necessary
Barring some huge as of yet unforeseen condition, which would be pretty unlikely at this point, we are all set to begin Phase 6 on Monday March 29th. As of now, we remain under budget and right on schedule, so parkers can continue to follow along with the original posted schedule:
Phase 6 – Middle North and West
Monday March 29th 1P Spots 51-76 2P Spots 26-39 & 58-71 (2P about 5 days)
Phase 7 – North Wall
Monday May 3rd 1p Spots 21-43 2p Spots 1-24 & 72 (2P about 5 days)
Phase 8 – Middle North and East
Tuesday June 1st 1P Spots 19, 20, 44-50 & 77-85 2P Spots 40-57 & 73-77 (2P about 5 days)
Phase 9 – Main Ramp
Monday June 28th Up Ramp, then Down Ramp
We expect room to provide Valet parking for 30 parkers on a first come first serve basis, with priority given to 1P parkers. Otherwise if you are forced to relocate, the PTCA Board approved to issue credits for any parkers based on the period of time you must relocate outside the building. To RSVP for a Valet spot during your phase, please contact the office at parktowercondo-mgmt@habitat.com. WE ACCEPT RSVPS, up to 4 weeks out from the start of each phase, first come first served.
URGENT! All PARKERS NEED TO OBEY THE POSTED SIGNAGE AND TRAFFIC LIGHTS! And everyone using the facility – including residents and guests to the building – should plan extra time and use extreme caution coming and going for the duration of the project, as there will be reduced lanes for traffic, and maneuvering will require patience and diligence. Also, with more valet vehicles coming and going, more areas and lanes will be blocked more often.
Visit the Association’s website for other News, Announcements and Notices at: www.ptcondo.com.
UPDATE March 5th:
The contractor reports, so far things with Phase 5 are moving a bit ahead of expectations. The condition of the concrete has been good across most of the locations they’ve been working in so far.
Thankfully, it does appear the the Detour to and from the mall elevators will end as expected, by the end of next week. Most likely by Friday March 12th.
PLEASE OBEY THE SIGNAGE AND TRAFFIC LIGHTS!
Do not proceed if the lights are RED or YELLOW. Only proceed when the light is GREEN.
As of March 5th, all parkers from PHASE 5 within 2P, may return to their parking spots!
UPDATE February 26th:
Parkers in the Phase 5 location in the garage should be planning to move their cars before 9am Monday March 1st, on both 1p and 2p if you are in a self-park space. On 2p, we expect most parkers should be able to return to their spots by the end of the week. If additional work is needed, you will be contacted by the office.
Beyond that, ALL OWNERS and RESIDENTS should be aware during this Phase, there will be very limited parking for guests or new parkers. On 1p, most of the spots being worked on are already valet, which will put a strain on available space for parking other vehicles.
FINALLY – PREPARE FOR EXTRA TIME, both coming and going from the garage. For the next 4 months, our staff will be valet parking almost 75% more parkers than they typically need to. This means, they will be busier and they will need extra time to park and retrieve cars.
Please contact the office with any questions, at parktowercondo-mgmt@habitat.com.
UPDATED February 22nd:
Garage Project Update
ATTENTION PARKERS AND GUESTS
TEMPORARY DETOUR ON 1p Begins March 1st
The 1p corridor doors leading into the garage are expected to be closed from Monday March 1st through Friday March 12th or until this notice is Removed – Traffic to and from the garage will need to go through the mall elevators during this time.
The Garage Resurfacing Project will recommence as planned, starting with Phase 5, Monday March 1st. All self- parkers in this location will need to be moved by 9am sharp, Monday March 1st. Visit www.ptcondo.com, for more details about the project and upcoming phases.
Phase 5 includes concrete repairs and removal and replacement of the membrane around the area adjacent to the garage office and doors which serve the residential corridor. This is expected to take place between Monday March 1st and Friday March 12th. Therefore, the doors leading to the garage from the 1p corridor will be closed to all traffic. Residents parking on 1p, will need to use the mall elevators to reach the 1p level. ON 2P, parkers will still be able to get into the garage, but be mindful from time to time workers may be present.
As a reminder below under “ORIGINAL POST” are the planned phases and impacted parking spots.
We expect room to provide Valet parking FIRST COME FIRST SERVED for 30 parkers on a first come first serve basis, with priority given to 1P parkers. Otherwise if you are forced to relocated, the PTCA Board approved to issue credits for any parkers based on the period of time you must relocate outside the building. To RSVP for a Valet spot during your phase, please contact the office at parktowercondo-mgmt@habitat.com.
URGENT! All PARKERS should plan extra time and use extreme caution coming and going for the duration of the project, as there will be reduced lanes for traffic, and maneuvering will require patience and diligence. Also, with more valet vehicles coming and going, more areas and lanes will be blocked more often.
ORIGINAL POST February 5th:
Targeted Vehicle Relocation Planned Over 4 Remaining Phases
The planned completion of the Garage Resurfacing Project on 1P and 2P is expected to begin as planned on Monday March 1st. The remaining 4 phases are anticipated to unfold between now and July 2021. Repairs will be performed 1 phase at a time. Work will take about 4 weeks per phase on 1P, including removing the protective membrane, performing repairs to the concrete and drains, then replacing the membrane. Work will take about 5 days on 2P during each phase, depending on the conditions they find. Here work will include routing and sealing of cracks, concrete and drain repairs.
During each 4 week phase, all self-parkers in the targeted locations on 1P will need to be relocated, and guest parking will be significantly limited. (Valet parkers do not need to relocate, but could experience delays since we will have more valet parkers.) SEE “ALTERNATIVE PARKING OPTIONS” on the back of this notice. On 2p, all cars will need to be relocated for the first 3 to 5 days. After that, parkers on 2p will only need to relocate if more substantial concrete repairs are needed in the vicinity of their parking spot.
Following are the planned phases and impacted parking spots:
Phase 5 – Central West
Monday March 1st 1P Spots 1-16, 104 and 149 2P Spots 99-101, 148&149 & T1-T14 (2P about 5 days)
NOTE – DURING PHASE 5 ALL VALET PARKERS SHOULD PULL ALL THE WAY PAST THE WORK LOCATION, which is past the garage office, unless otherwise directed by a parking attendant.
Phase 6 – Middle North and West
Monday March 29th 1P Spots 51-76 2P Spots 26-39 & 58-71 (2P about 5 days)
Phase 7 – North Wall
Monday May 3rd 1p Spots 21-43 2p Spots 1-24 & 72 (2P about 5 days)
Phase 8 – Middle North and East
Tuesday June 1st 1P Spots 19, 20, 44-50 & 77-85 2P Spots 40-57 & 73-77 (2P about 5 days)
Phase 9 – Main Ramp
Monday June 28th Up Ramp, then Down Ramp
We expect room to provide Valet parking for 30 parkers on a first come first serve basis, with priority given to 1P parkers. Otherwise if you are forced to relocated, the PTCA Board approved to issue credits for any parkers based on the period of time you must relocate outside the building. To RSVP for a Valet spot during your phase, please contact the office at parktowercondo-mgmt@habitat.com. WE ACCEPT RSVPS, up to 4 weeks out from the start of each phase, first come first served.
URGENT! All PARKERS should plan extra time and use extreme caution coming and going for the duration of the project, as there will be reduced lanes for traffic, and maneuvering will require patience and diligence. Also, with more valet vehicles coming and going, more areas and lanes will be blocked more often.
Visit the Association’s website for other News, Announcements and Notices at: www.ptcondo.com.
ALTERNATIVE PARKING OPTIONS
From March 1st through July 2021, Guest Parking will be seriously limited and may be unavailable at times due to the upcoming resurfacing project. Many of our own parkers will need to temporarily relocate. Below are nearby locations such parkers and Guests can be referred to. PT Parkers may want to consider using these facilities when their phase is undergoing the repair work to avoid the need to park on the street:
RATES MAY HAVE CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE!
- The Breakers 5333 North Sheridan Rd.
312-714-6205
Dunkel Koku – Known as “Koku”
He told us, tell your residents when they call or stop by to let him know they are parking during the project next door. You will then not have to fill out an entire agreement. You will just have a one month guest pass.
MONTHLY PARKING Self-Park $149/month
GUEST PARKING
0-1 Hour $15 1-2 Hours $21
2-3 Hours $26 3-4 Hours $30
4-24 Hours $38
- Standard Parking 5455 North Sheridan Rd.
773-878-0720
Abioduen Osinowo – Known as “Abby”
He said, tell your residents to go online to parking.com, and find the location 5455 North Sheridan. Follow the sign up process, pay your fee, then you drive up to the garage on the date assigned, and they will give you your temporary sticker for Valet Parking.
MONTHLY PARKING
Valet Parking $190/month
One time $25 set up fee
GUEST PARKING
0-1 Hour $13 1-3 Hours $17
3-6 Hours $19 6-8 Hours $21
8-24 Hours $25
ALL RESIDENTS – When you are expecting guests over the course of the project, regardless of the phase, you are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to call the garage ahead of time, 773-271-8859. For 3, 5, 7 day and 2 week passes, call the office, 773-769-3250. Due to the extent of the work and the reduction in space, we expect there will be very little room for guest parking. Monthly parkers who either voluntarily relocate or are forced to relocate during their phase, will be credited their fees. 1P parkers will receive a 1 month credit; 2P parkers will receive a prorated credit based on the number of days they need to relocate.
Learn more online at www.ptcondo.com. And feel free to share any questions you have with us at parktowercondo-mgmt@habitat.com.
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