\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBusinesses in midtown Sacramento say they were given little warning that street parking on part of J Street would be removed because of construction on a new apartment project, raising concerns about the impact on customers and daily operations.The affected stretch is on J Street between 21st and 22nd streets, where a seven-story mixed-use apartment building is planned. Business owners said they were told Friday that parking in front of their storefronts would be eliminated until July 2027.\u201cIt feels like it was a freakin\u2019 minute of notice,\u201d Marcos Murillo of Tapa the World said.Rachel Liu of O\u2019Toro Midtown said the notice came too late. \u201cIt was too short. You have to let us know early,\u201d Liu said.Max Lofing of Lofing Lighting said the change had an immediate effect. \u201cThis was a severe impact on our business as well as many others on the street,\u201d Lofing said.Murillo said the lack of parking quickly changed the feel of the corridor. \u201cYesterday, it was like a ghost town. Nothing was happening,\u201d he said.The parking removal is tied to construction by Stone Bridge Properties, which received approval last summer to build the new development.Trevor Watanabe of O\u2019Toro Midtown said business owners had received little communication. \u201cPretty much there\u2019s been no communication other than them just saying, yeah, that this is just how it is,\u201d Watanabe said.After businesses raised their concerns on Wednesday with city officials and the developer, Sacramento officials said a compromise had been reached.KCRA reached out to the city regarding their concerns.\u201cThrough a collaborative process, the parties identified a solution that restores on-street parking while maintaining lane widths and preserving level of service for the community and emergency response,\u201d the city said in a statement Wednesday night.The city said parking is expected to be restored next week.\u201cIt\u2019s better than 12 to 18 months,\u201d Lofing said.Until parking returns, business owners said they are asking customers for patience and support.\u201cRight now, hopefully, customers can come support us,\u201d Liu said.Murillo also urged neighboring businesses to stay resilient. \u201cBe strong and survive through this rough time,\u201d he said.The city did not answer KCRA’s questions about why businesses were given short notice about the parking change. O\u2019Toro Midtown and Tapa the World said they are still seeking answers. Stone Bridge Properties did not respond to a request for comment.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\tSACRAMENTO, Calif. \u2014 \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
Businesses in midtown Sacramento say they were given little warning that street parking on part of J Street would be removed because of construction on a new apartment project, raising concerns about the impact on customers and daily operations.<\/p>\n
The affected stretch is on J Street between 21st and 22nd streets, where a seven-story mixed-use apartment building is planned. <\/p>\n
Business owners said they were told Friday that parking in front of their storefronts would be eliminated until July 2027.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt feels like it was a freakin\u2019 minute of notice,\u201d Marcos Murillo of Tapa the World said.<\/p>\n
Rachel Liu of O\u2019Toro Midtown said the notice came too late. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt was too short. You have to let us know early,\u201d Liu said.<\/p>\n
Max Lofing of Lofing Lighting said the change had an immediate effect. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis was a severe impact on our business as well as many others on the street,\u201d Lofing said.<\/p>\n
Murillo said the lack of parking quickly changed the feel of the corridor. <\/p>\n
\u201cYesterday, it was like a ghost town. Nothing was happening,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The parking removal is tied to construction by Stone Bridge Properties, which received approval last summer to build the new development.<\/p>\n
Trevor Watanabe of O\u2019Toro Midtown said business owners had received little communication. <\/p>\n
\u201cPretty much there\u2019s been no communication other than them just saying, yeah, that this is just how it is,\u201d Watanabe said.<\/p>\n
After businesses raised their concerns on Wednesday with city officials and the developer, Sacramento officials said a compromise had been reached.<\/p>\n
KCRA reached out to the city regarding their concerns.<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough a collaborative process, the parties identified a solution that restores on-street parking while maintaining lane widths and preserving level of service for the community and emergency response,\u201d the city said in a statement Wednesday night.<\/p>\n
The city said parking is expected to be restored next week.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s better than 12 to 18 months,\u201d Lofing said.<\/p>\n
Until parking returns, business owners said they are asking customers for patience and support.<\/p>\n
\u201cRight now, hopefully, customers can come support us,\u201d Liu said.<\/p>\n
Murillo also urged neighboring businesses to stay resilient. <\/p>\n
\u201cBe strong and survive through this rough time,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The city did not answer KCRA’s questions about why businesses were given short notice about the parking change. O\u2019Toro Midtown and Tapa the World said they are still seeking answers. <\/p>\n
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