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HomeMy WebLinkAbouttecm_070996TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE Ukiah Civic Center Conference Room 3 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, California 95482 July 9, 1996 3:00 p.m. MINUTES MEMBERS PRESENT Dewey, Chris Michael Harris Turner, Steve Seanor, Rick (for Rick Kennedy) Fernandez, William -Vice-Chairman MEMBERS ABSENT Kennedy, Rick Looney, Jim Ford, Stephen -Chairman OTHERS PRESENT Randy Jacobszoon John Lazaro Jim McLain Susie Meier Ned Walsh STAFF PRESENT Kathy Kinch Recording Secretary The Traffic Engineering Committee was called to order by Vice-Chairman Ford at 3:07 p. m. Roll was taken with the results listed above. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Vice-Chairman Fernandez read audience comments. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE July 9, 1996 Page I DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS NEW BUSINESS b. Request to Change the Limited Parking to 24 Minutes on East Side of North Oak Street and the Establishment of a "No Parking" Zone on the Wes[ Side in the vicinity of 430 North Oak Street -Susan Meier Susan Meier stated she leases the property at 430 North Oak Street and operates a plant nursery at this location. Several years ago, the City of Ukiah Planning Commission granted Variance No. 90-70 to the County of Mendocino (AODP) to lease 302 West Henry Street as an alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility with occasional out-patient use. The terms of the Variance Permit required the County to lease off-site parking from the City of Ukiah in the lo[ on North School Street, which is rarely used by County patients. The bottle neck is created due to the fact the street narrows significantly north of the North Oak Street and West Henry Street intersection with parking on both sides of the street creating poor sight visibility when existing the driveway. Ms. Meier is requesting the removal of the 2-hour parking limit from the intersection to the creek bridge and establish a "No Parking" zone on the west side of the street south of the AODP driveway to [he creek bridge. Another alternative would be to establish a 24 minute parking on the east side of the street from the intersection to the creek bridge, or on both sides of North Oak Street with a loading zone near the nursery, or an extended passenger loading zone. Member Seanor advised North Oak Street is 34-feet in width and immediately south of West Henry the street widens to approximately 42 feet in width. There is also a small hill from Henry Street from the north. The no parking on the west side of the street would affect the AODP oftlce. Member Turner stated traffic speed is slower because of the on-street parking and the narrow street, the removal of on-street parking may create an increase in traffic speed. He questioned if Oak Street is the same width north to Low Gap Road. Member Seanor responded the street is 34-feet in width. Discussion followed regarding that a questionnaire be sent to all residents and businesses within this area; this request requires a recommendation to the City Council for approval; and AODP has parking access from the south side of Henry Street. Member expressed a concern for increased traffic speed in this area if on-street parking is removed. Member Seanor noted there is no red zone on the west side of the street. A representative for AODP stated he was against the no parking zone and would be in agreement MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE July 9, 1996 Page 2 for a loading zone. AODP has asked clients not to park on the street and to utilize the off-street parking. Mr. Walsh, AODP, stated he is against the no parking zone and is acceptable to a passenger loading zone. AODP has made a significant effort to address the parking issue. Discussion followed regarding a current speed study for Oak Street, and the removal of on-street parking creating increased traffic speed. ON A MOTION by Member Turner, seconded by Member Harris, that the Traffic Engineering Committee obtain information on all existing speed study data for North Oak Street; send a questionnaire to the residents and businesses between Scott and Standley Streets advising them of the request and that changes have been considered regarding on-street parking, and bring all information back to the Committee at the September meeting. The Committee at that time will make a recommendation to the City Council for action. AYES: Members Seanor, Dewey, Harris, Turner, and Vice-Chairman Fernandez NOES: None. ABSENT: Members Kennedy, Looney, and Chairman Ford ABSTAIN: None. a. Election of New Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson ON A MOTION by Member Seanor, seconded by Member Harris, it was carried by an all AYE vote to elect William Fernandez as Chairman. AYES: Members Seanor, Dewey, Harris, Turner, and Vice-Chairman Fernandez NOES: None. ABSENT: Members Kennedy, Looney, and Chairman Ford ABSTAIN: None. ON A MOTION by Vice-Chairman Fernandez, seconded by Member Turner, it was carried by an all AYE vote to elect Chris Dewey as Vice-Chairman. AYES: Members Seanor, Dewey, Harris, Turner and Vice-Chairman Fernandez NOES: None. ABSENT: Members Kennedy, Looney, and Chairman Ford ABSTAIN: None. OLD BUSINESS None. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE July 9, 1996 Page 3 COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Randy Jacobson, 618 South Oak Street, is requesting the removal of all 2 hour parking limit signs between the Civic Center and Mill Street on South Oak Street. The house is currently for sale, and potential buyers have expressed a concern for the parking restrictions due to the 2 hour parking limit signs. The only on-site parking is the driveway. ON A MOTION by Member Harris, that the request from Mr. Jacobson be placed on the September agenda and that the Engineering Division provide [he Traffic Engineering Committee with a recommendation on [he removal or retention of parking for recommendation to the City Council. Motion fails. ON A MOTION by Member Turner, Member Seanor, that [he Traffic Engineering Committee recognize this matter as an emergency to the property owner and place this request on the agenda as an emergency item for consideration due to the fact the property owner has an urgency to selling the property. AYES: Members Seanor and Turner NOES: Member Harris ABSENT: Members Kennedy, Looney, and Chairman Ford ABSTAIN: Member Dewey and Vice-Chairman Fernandez Motion fails. Member Harris expressed he felt this request is not an emergency. The current property owner purchased the house within the last few years under the same conditions he is trying to sell the house for, and that the parking requirements have not changed during that time. Discussion followed regarding the Brown Act and placing a request on the agenda; the request can be placed on the agenda if the Committee considers the request an emergency and the motion is approved unanimously; and the removal of the two hour parking may bring downtown employees/customer parking to park in this area all day. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE July 9, 1996 Page 4 AD.iOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m. 1~ 1CL~k ~~ Kathy Kinch, Re rding Secretary NJ\TEC M0l0N6 MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE July 9, 1996 Page 5