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HomeMy WebLinkAbouttecm_030993TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE M I N U T E S MARCH 9, 1993 2:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order at 2:05 p.m. by Vice-Chairman Budrow, in Conference Room 3, at the Ukiah Civic Center, Ukiah, California. Members present were: Beard, Borecky, and Harris. Members Absent: William Fernandez, Steven Ford and Steve Turner. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ken Budrow made the following correction on Page 2, First Paragraph, "ON A MOTION by Harris, seconded by Beard, that the Traffic Engineering Committee has determined at this time that there does not appear to be a need for additional traffic devices in this location; and request that the letter from Mrs. Stinnett be forwarded to the Ukiah Police Department for consideration of patrol in the area, and a letter be sent to Mrs. Stinnett defining the Committee's action. ON A MOTION by Harris, seconded by Beard, that the Traffic Engineering Committee minutes of February 9, 1993, be approved as corrected. AYES: Beard, Borecky, Harris and Vice-Chairman Budrow. NOES: None. ABSENT: Fernandez, Ford, and Turner. ABSTAIN: None. DISCII88ION/ACTION ITEMS: a. Reouest from Nelson Glass. 953-A North State Street for Red Curb in Front of Parcel Bill Beard reported that Nelson Glass is requesting a red curb in front of 953-A North State Street due to site distance visibility when exiting onto State Street, and he suggested that the curb should be red curb from the south property line to the driveway. Discussion followed regarding that when exiting the driveway from Nelson Glass onto State Street the site visibility is not clear of on-coming traffic, and the number of vehicles parked in front of the body shop. MINIITES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE MARCH 9, 1993 ON A MOTION by Harris, seconded by Beard, the Traffic Engineering Committee approve the request from Nelson Glass to red curb the frontage of subject parcel from the south property line to the driveway, based on site distance visibility and accessibility onto State Street. AYES: Beard, Borecky, Harris and Vice-Chairman Budrow. NOES: None. ABSENT: Fernandez, Ford and Turner. ABSTAIN: None. Bill Beard noted that in the current fiscal year a left-turn pocket was to be installed at Low Gap and State Street and the traffic signals redone; however, due to other projects this project may be carried over to the following fiscal year. Vice-Chairman Budrow asked if the left-turn pocket for south bound State Street and Low Gap/Brush will extend past the School District Office. Bill Beard responded no, however, when the stripping is changed for a left-turn pocket all on-street parking is eliminated from the intersection. Discussion followed regarding the installation of left-turn pockets at other intersections such as Magnolia; and the installation of a center lane on State Street is a long-term project based on the decision by the City Council due to the eliminate on-street parking. Bill Beard noted that no action should be taken at this time until after the April 12, 1993 meeting, and that a letter should be sent to the businesses in this complex informing them of this action. b. Reauest for Ston Sian on Washington Court at Washington Street - Traffic Enaineering Committee Bill Beard reported that this item was brought to the Committee by Chairman Turner. ON A MOTION by Borecky, seconded by Harris, that the Traffic Engineering Committee recommend to the City Council to install a stop sign on Washington Court at Washington Street due to the new traffic signals and increased traffic on Washington. AYES: Beard, Borecky, Harris and Vice-Chairman Budrow. NOES: None. ABSENT: Fernandez, Ford and Turner. ABSTAIN: None. c. Bill Beard reported that Angelena Heredia is requesting a red curb MINDTEB OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE MARCH 9, 1993 on Ford Street due to site distance visibility because of the on- street parking on Ford Street. Discussion followed regarding vehicles parked on Ford Street from Orchard Avenue to Sidney, both sides of the street; vehicles parked on Ford Street between 472 Ford Street and the corner of Sidney; that the Committee notify property owners of the possible red curbing from Orchard Avenue to Myron; that consideration be taken into red curbing both sides of the street; tenants have adequate off-street parking; and the driveways to the complexes within this area have adequate parking for two vehicles including the garage. ON A MOTION by Harris, seconded by Borecky, that the Traffic Engineering Committee consider red curbing some areas of Ford Street from Orchard Avenue to Myron for the May 11, 1993 meeting, and that Notices be provided to the property owners and tenants, property owners adjacent to the street, tenants of the two apartment complexes, that take access to the street, that the Traffic Engineering Committee is considering red curbing the north side of Ford Street. AYES: Beard, Borecky, Harris and Vice-Chairman Budrow. NOES: None. ABSENT: Fernandez, Ford and Turner. ABSTAIN: None. d. Survey of Parking on Narrow Streets West of Dora Avenue Bill Beard distributed to the Committee a copy of the Regulation of Traffic and Streets - Definitions, and distributed a copy of and explained the survey of curb-to-curb widths and right-of-ways widths of streets west of Dora between Clay and Henry. Discussion followed regarding a street 24 feet or less should have on-street parking on one side; a normal street configuration allows 8 feet for parking, 12 feet for a travel lane, and if the travel lane is adjacent to a curb 2 feet is added; EP/CURB stands for edge of pavement on one side curb on the other side. ON A MOTION by Budrow, seconded by Harris, that the Traffic Engineering Committee request the Engineering Department to bring back to the Committee at its June 8, 1993 meeting, a recommendation for future action in regards to eliminating on-street parking in certain areas, and any other action as deemed necessary for the Committee to review. AYES: Beard, Borecky, Harris and Vice-Chairman Budrow. NOES: None. ABSENT: Fernandez, Ford and Turner. ABSTAIN: None. MINQTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE MARCH 9, 1993 MISCELLANEOIIB ITEMS Mike Harris noted that there is a proposal for development of property on West Perkins at Hospital Drive. The property is approximately 45 feet wide and the proposed development is a medical complex exiting onto West Perkins Street. A traffic study will be required. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m. ~5~,~,~_-~- Ken Budrow, Vice-Chairman Kathy Kinc Recording S cretary B:1\TEC M030993 MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE MARCH 9, 1993