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HomeMy WebLinkAbouttecp_120898TRE. FIC ENGINEERING COMI~~iTTEE UKIAH CIVIC CENTER Conference Room No. 3 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, California 95482 DECEMBER 8, 1998 3:00 P.M. AGENDA KENNEDY, FERNANDEZ, HARRIS LOONEY, ROBERTS, SAWYER, HOYLE AND TURNER CALL TO ORDER II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 13, 1998 III. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS The Traffic Engineering Committee welcomes input from the audience. In order for everyone to be heard, please limit your comments to three (3) minutes per person and not more than 10 minutes per subject. The Brown Act regulations do not allow action to be taken on non-agenda items. IV. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: NEW BUSINESS a. Request for Red Curb on the East Side of Oak Manor Drive South of East Perkins Street -Larry Woods, Senior Civil Engineer. b. Request for Red Curb, 6 Feet on both the East and West Sides of Mrs. Denson's Cookie Company Driveway located at 120 Brush Street -Mike Bielenberg, Mrs. Denson's Cookie Company. c. Request for Red Curb on the South Side of Brush Street between the NATCO and Soda Creek Press Driveways -Mike Bielenberg, Mrs. Denson's Cookie Company. d. Request for Red Curb on West Side of Leslie Street North of the North Driveway Exiting the Senior Center Parking Lot at 499 Leslie Street -Melissa Phillips OLD BUSINESS a. Status Report on Traffic Issues and Complaints Concerning Pick-up and Drop-off Area for Elementary School Children at Mendocino Drive and Dora Street -Ukiah Police Department. V. COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS VI. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS VII. ADJOURNMENT Please call Kathy Kinch at 463-6214 if you are unable to attend the meeting. The City of Ukiah complies with ADA requirements and will attempt to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities upon request. R.1\TEC A120B98 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE OCTOBER 13, 1998 MEMBERS PRESENT Steve Turner, MTA Donna Roberts, Public Member Rick Kennedy, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Jim Looney, Public Works Superintendent David Lohse, Associate Planner for Robert Sawyer, Director of Planning Michael Harris, Risk Manager/Budget Officer Pete Hoyle, Ukiah Police Department MEMBER ABSENT William Fernandez, Chairman OTHERS PRESENT Dave Forsberg, for Ukiah Postal Annex STAFF PRESENT Kathy Kinch Recording Secretary The Traffic Engineering Committee meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman Turner at 3:06 p.m. Roll was taken with the results listed above. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Member Looney made a correction on Page 5, Paragraph 2, to delete the words "yellow curbing". The sentence to read as follows: "Member Looney expressed it should be the responsibility of the School to provide a designated area for loading and unloading of school children." ON A MOTION by Member Looney, seconded by Member Lohse, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present, to approve the minutes September 15, 1998, as amended. Member Kennedy abstained. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Acting Chairman Turner read audience comments. Eric Larson, Citizen, stated that due to the reconstruction of Perkins Street, the volume of traffic on East Gobbi Street has increased. He noted it is difficult to make alert-hand turn from Leslie Street onto East Gobbi Street, and requested a temporary three-way stop at this intersection. Member Kennedy responded he has discussed this issue with Police Chief John Williams, regarding the possibility of traffic control at the intersection of East Gobbi and Leslie Streets. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE OCTOBER 13, 1998 PAGE 1 DISCUSSION/_ACTION ITEMS: NEW BUSINESS b. Request for Red Curb in Front of 671 South Or hard Street new Ukiah Postal Annex - Edward McVey Postmaster Ukiah Mr. Forsberg of the United States Postal Service, stated that the Ukiah Post Office Safety Committee is requesting a red curb located in front of the new Postal Annex building at 671 South Orchard Avenue. There have been 18-wheel trucks parking on-street between the two driveways to utilize the restaurant or motel, making it very difficult for motorists (postal vehicles and customers) to have clear site visibility when making alert- or right-hand turn onto Orchard Avenue. He noted that the Safety Committee does not have a problem with smaller vehicles parking within this area. Member Hoyle asked if the request is to paint the entire curb red or just a portion of the curb. Mr. Forsberg responded that the Safety Committee is requesting the entire curb be painted red. He expressed that a portion of the curb painted red would allow sufficient site visibility when exiting the driveways, and would prevent the larger trucks from parking within this location. Member Looney presented two pictures of the location taken during the morning hours. One photograph shows a large truck parked in the location, and the second photograph shows no vehicles parked in the location. He advised that he placed cones at the two driveways, one at 25 feet and one at 50 feet to indicate the length of the proposed red curb and remaining on-street parking space. He also advised that the south driveway is an entrance only and the north driveway is an exit only. Acting Chairman Turner asked if the request will be a recommendation to the City Council for approval. Member Kennedy responded it is a recommendation to the City Council, due to the removal of on- street parking. He noted if a request for a red curb is a minimum of 3 to 5 feet from the driveway apron it is customary to paint the curb red, or 15 feet for a crosswalk is established by ordinance without City Council approval. Member Looney suggested that a 25-foot red curb/no parking zone be established on the south side of the exit only driveway, and 25 feet of the north entrance driveway of the new Post Office Annex building to establish clear site visibility when exiting the driveway. Acting Chairman Turner noted that a red curb was painted in front of 1040 North State Street due to obstruction of UPS trucks parking on-street, and to establish clear site visibility when exiting onto North State Street. ON A MOTION by Member Kennedy, seconded by Member Looney, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present, that the Traffic Engineering Committee recommends to the City Council a 25-foot red curb/no parking zone be established on the south side of the exit only driveway, and 25 feet of the north entrance driveway of the new Post Office Annex. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE OCTOBER 13, 1998 PAGE2 c. Discussion of Traffic Speed on Peach and Warren Streets -Wanda Butti Member Kennedy reported that Mrs. Buttier spoke with Deputy Director Rick Seanor expressing concerns about the increased traffic speeds on Peach and Warren Streets, and requested the installation of speed humps. Mr. Seanor explained to Ms. Buttier that it is not City policy to install speed humps on City streets, and suggested that she contact the Ukiah Police Department and request traffic enforcement or request placement of the radar trailer within this area. Member Kennedy advised that the Committee take no action at this time until Staff presents a Traffic Management Plan to the Committee that will address these issues. He noted that he has received a copy of Boulder City's Traffic Management Plan explaining the installation of traffic measures; the percentage required (65%) to respond on a survey; and the cost of installing and maintaining traffic measures, and responsibility of the residents. Discussion followed regarding it is a possibility that the increase of traffic and traffic speed is due to the reconstruction of Perkins Street. Member Kennedy requested that the Ukiah Police Department schedule the radar trailer to be placed on Peach and Warren Streets. ON A MOTION by Member Kennedy, seconded by Member Roberts, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present, that the Traffic Engineering Committee take no action at this time, and requested that the Ukiah Police Department schedule the radar trailer to be placed on Peach and Warren Streets. OLD BUSINESS a. Report on Traffic Issues and Complaints Concerning Pick up and Drop off Area for Elementary School Children at Mendocino Drive and Dora Street -Verbal Report Member Harris reported that Senior Civil Engineer, Larry Woods, spoke with the Principal of Yokayo Elementary School, and that Corporal Greg Heitkamp sent a letter to Gordon Burke, Ukiah Unified School District, dated September 30, 1998, addressing the ongoing traffic safety issues, safety of the school children, complaints regarding increased vehicle traffic on Mendocino Drive, and parents parking their vehicles in front of businesses within the area when picking up and dropping off their children at the elementary school. Corporal Heitkamp requested a meeting to discuss the issues and develop ashort- and long-term solution. He advised that he tried to contact the Principal of Yokayo Elementary School before the meeting, and was unsuccessful. As of this date, there has been no response from the Principal of Yokayo Elementary School or from Ukiah Unified School District. Member Looney reported that the Public Works Department repainted the red curbs within this area. Discussion followed regarding that it is the responsibility of Yokayo Elementary School to provide adequate on-site parking for parents to drop-off and pick-up their children. Member Harris stated he will continue to contact the Principal of Yokayo Elementary School and Mr. Burke of Ukiah Unified School District regarding the issues, and report back to the Committee. He noted that he will also advise Corporal Heitkamp of any developments. MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE OCTOBER 13, 1998 PAGE3 b. Receive Input from Traffic En~7c ineerinq Committee to Planning Department Regarding the Draft Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan -David Lohse Associate Planner Member Lohse reported that the consulting firm of Whitlock and Weinberger Transportation is preparing a 20-year Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan for Ukiah as part of the City's implementation of the General Plan goals and policies calling for auser-friendly bicycle and pedestrian facilities. He distributed two chapters, "The Implementation Plan" and "Financial Strategy Plan". Staff has reviewed the projects as mostly very large improvement projects, which will be funded through grants. Staff would like to present the Master Plan to the Planning Commission in November, and City Council in December 1998. Member Harris stated that the Plan reflects Fiscal Year 1998/99, and suggested that the Master Plan clarify which fiscal year the phases will be implemented. He recommended that on Page 15, "Mello Roos" be deleted. Member Lohse responded Staff would like to maintain the assessment district in the Master Plan. A lengthy discussion followed regarding bicycles lanes, grants, and educating the public on bicycle and pedestrian safety. ON A MOTION by Member Kennedy, seconded by Acting Chairman Turner, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present, that the Traffic Engineering Committee members make their recommendations and/or comments to Member Lohse on an individual basis. Acting Chairman Turner advised that on Page 5, Paragraph 5, of the Master Plan under "Improve Safety and Education", it states "Designate a responsible agency and part-time position for the identification, analysis and resolution of safety issues related to bicycle and pedestrian travel within the City of Ukiah", he recommended that the Traffic Engineering Committee be designated as the agency. ON A MOTION by Acting Chairman Turner, seconded by Member Kennedy, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present, that the Traffic Engineering Committee be designated as the agency, and that the part-time position be a planning transportation engineer, as described on Page 5, Paragraph 5, of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan c. Petition Regarding Traffic Calming Devices along Clara Avenue and Ford Street Member Kennedy reported that the City Clerk received a petition containing approximately 125 signatures for the removal of the traffic circles on Ford and Clara. The petitioners believe that the traffic circles are hazardous, and requested speed humps. Staff will be presenting to the City Council on November 4, the petition and a presentation on traffic measures. He will advise the Council that the traffic calming devices are temporary, and upon completion of the Perkins Street reconstruction, Staff will return to the City Council recommending that the traffic calming circles become permanent with the lower profile. Member Kennedy distributed a copy of an article published in the Ukiah Daily Journal dated October 10, 1998, entitled "Speed Bumps Raising Emergency Response Times", stating that speed bumps on neighborhood streets have delayed fire engines and ambulances, increasing emergency response times that could mean the difference between life and death. He noted that Clara is a MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE OCTOBER 13, 1998 PAGE4 collector street, and collectors serve other neighborhoods. The residents within the neighborhood may have concerns on the response time of emergency vehicles. He further noted that Fire Chief Roe Sandelin reported in a practice run through the traffic circles the Fire Engine had no problem maneuvering through the traffic circles and the response time was not delayed. He stated he is opposed to speed humps on collector streets, and recommends that the traffic circles on Ford and Clara remain in place. Member Kennedy and Member Roberts presented pictures of low profile traffic calming circles located in Sacramento. Acting Chairman Turner advised that the traffic calming devices are attempts to control traffic speed within the neighborhood, and are more effective than speed humps. He stated that no action be taken on this issue, and that the petition be forvvarded to the City Council. NEW BUSINESS a. Election of Vice-Chairman. Member Kennedy nominated Steve Turner. ON A MOTION by Member Looney, seconded by Member Kennedy, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present, to elect Steve Turner as Vice-Chairman. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m. Acting Chairman Turner ~~~ ~c~ ~t ~ ~ I~ ~t ~ ~~ ~~~~~ \ Kathy Kinch, Recordi Secretary R I\TEC A101398 MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE OCTOBER 13, 1998 PAGE 5 Mrs. Denson's Cookie Company, Lzc. November 12, 1998 City of Ukiah Attn: Rick Kennedy, Director of Public Works 300 Seminary Av Ukiah, CA 95482 Dear Mr. Kennedy We have noticed an increase in traffic flow on Brush St. over the past couple yeazs, and we anticipate more once Orchard St. is extended. I have a proposal that would facilitate traffic flow on Brush St. and would make life easier for Mrs. Denson's. Trucks have a difficult time backing into our driveway. This causes an increased time of traffic blockage. As an alternative to having to back in, several trucks a week double park in the street and load/unload there. That, of course, upsets the traffic flow. Brush St. is not a through street for trucks, so all trucks have to either back into our driveway to turn around, or they go to the intersection of Brush and Orr to maneuver around. Once that Orchard is extended, I doubt that the latter option will be viable. What I propose is that the city apply red paint to six feet of curb on both the east and west sides of our driveway on Brush St (Details B & C on attached diagram). Also, on the south side of Brush St., we would like red paint on the curb between the NATCO and Soda Creek Press driveways (Detail A on attached diagram). While eliminating one parking place, this move would make backing into the driveway a one-pass operation, rather that amulti-pass problem, thereby reducing the time that the street is blocked. As traffic on Brush St. increases and more trucks enter and exit this facility, this move will have more impact on the traffic. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Sincerely, Mike Bielenberg 120 Brush Street Ukiah, Cafi/ornia 95482 (707) 462-2272 Fax (707J 462-2283 3 v~ -~- z Q rL 0 'U O x ~ c°n ~ ~ ~TqT.~ .~~i ~.~f~~~ ~g2zoN~ ~2$ I~CNSON S G'oo Kit: ~o'"''(~' -~. ~~~ ~_ A - s 3 oL [S 1 Q ~ _ .t M ~ 4' -O +~~ ~- - '~'~ ~~ W pANlc~. S~e~L- REQUEST FOR PAINTING RED CURB AT SOUTHWEST CORNER OR OAK MANOR DRIVE AND PERKINS STREET Traffic observations at this location Thursday 12/3/98 AM A large van was parked on the east side of the street south of the driveway during most of the observed time. Time Northbound Northbound Comments Left Turns Right Turns 7:40 - 7:45 18 2 none 7:45 - 7:50 19 3 none 7:50 - 7:55 19 0 One time there were 5 vehicles that had a total delay of 20 seconds 7:55 - 8:00 17 3 Two times there were 5 vehicles that had a total delay of less than 20 seconds 8:00 - 8:05 30 2 One time there were 5 vehicles that had a total delay of 20 seconds and another time there was a delay of 25 seconds 8:05 - 8:10 23 6 none 8:10 - 8:15 18 2 none TOTALS 144 18 11 % are Left Turns TRAFFIC IN GENERAL WAS FLOWING VERY SMOOTHLY AND UNIFORMLY. RIGHT TURN TRAFFIC HAD DELAYS OF LESS THAN 15 SECONDS. SUBMITTED BY: ~~ l _' G~ ~.. ~ ~~ w~~7~-- ~: Larry J. Woods Registered Civil Engineer J. `; Na 18276° # Eza 9/30/ni ®sl\ crvlt. .~ REQUEST FOR PAINTING RED CURB AT SOUTHWEST CORNER OR OAK MANOR DRIVE AND PERKINS STREET Traffic observations at this location Thursday 12/3/98 PM No vehicles were parked on the east side of the street. Time Northbound Northbound Comments Left Turns Right Turns 2:40 - 2:45 10 3 Max delay of 20 seconds 2:45 - 2:50 8 0 Max delay of less than 15 seconds 2:50 - 2:55 9 3 Max delay of less than 15 seconds 2:55 - 3:00 21 10 One time there were 4 vehicles that had a total delay of 25 seconds 3:00 - 3:05 35 2 Two times there were 5 vehicles that had a total delay of 35 seconds 3:05 - 3:10 26 2 One time there were 10 vehicles that had a total delay of 45 seconds. (Other vehicles had delays of approximately 20 to 30 seconds) 3:10 - 3:15 8 1 Max delay of less than 15 seconds TOTALS 117 21 15% are Left Turns TRAFFIC IN GENERAL WAS FLOWING SMOOTHLY WITH SOME DELAY IN THE 5 TO 10 MINUTE PEAK. ONLY OBSERVED RIGHT TURN AND LEFT TURN TRAFFIC AT THE SAME TIME ON 6 OCCASIONS. SUBMITTED BY: ~ aPK:""°~a% G~~z~ PV J. WC ~' C~ ~ 2, / L~/'2 ~ ~` Na 19276 Larry J. Woods * ExRe/3a~'i Registered Civil Engineer .rlAr Crv1~ w 0 ~~ p I ,~o ~~ - <, o. 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Coi'i5t/'VG~ 4~~.,i*_r Moor --~ _ ~w~li 1 ~ ; ~/1~"r1r `~. / 3 S I m ~~ I~ I~ t I~ LI -1- (~ u~, O V A ~.. s {1 W NGl7 ii ° le r ~~U ti ~. +, I ~ Uo r ~ '~ ~ _ l~ro~ased Widenin - Gutfcr i -- 1/ichec~ S,~s Raad Trank 5e ~1 _PERKiNS :~~'r~J~~lr~ r~ ..,~,. .> G'~tu'~ ~vf'~u '~La1~ 300 SEMINARKAVE., UKIAH, CA 95482-5400 • ADMIN. 707/463-6200 PU6LIC SAF ET' 4636242/6274 • FAX Y 707/463-6204 Resident November 18, 1998 105 Oak Manor Drive Ukiah, CA 95482 RE: CONSIDERATION BY THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE OF A REQUEST PAINTING RED CURBS Dear Resident, The City of Ukiah has recently received a request to consider restricting parking near the intersection of Oak Manor Drive and East Perkins Street. The request is made to provide enough room for vehicles to form two lanes on Oak Manor Drive at East Perkins, one lane to turn left and the other to hirn right onto Perkins Street / Vichey Springs Road. The proposed restriction in parking could be done by painting the curb red from the corner to your driveway. This would eliminate one possible parking space in front of your residence. Attached is a copy of the request which is scheduled for review by the Traffic Engineering Committee on December 8, 1998. If the Committee agrees with this request, the Committee would then make that recommendation to the City Council for final decision. If you would like the Committee to know of any of your concerns, you are welcome to attend the Committee meeting at 3:00 PM at the Civic Center on December 8, 1998. If you would prefer, you may write me a note or you may call me at 463- 6284 and I will pass that information along to the Committee members in my report to them. Since my report will be given to them a week before their meeting, any information you may want to give me should be submitted by November 30, 1998. If you have any questions, please call me at (707) 463-6284. Sincerely, ~~.-~ ~ ~-J~.~~~• ~~ Larry J. Woods Senior Civil Engineer cc: Rick Kennedy, Director of Public Works/ City Engineer "Wc Are Here To Serve" ,.. G'~tr~:, vf' ~u~lcal~ 300 SEMINARYAVE., UKIAH, CA 95482-5400 l~DMIN. 707/463-6200 PUBLIC SAFEfY 463-6142/6274 FA% X 707/963-6204 Resident November 18, 1998 110 Oak Manor Drive Ukiah, CA 95482 RE: CONSIDERATION BY THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE OF A REQUEST PAINTING RED CURBS Dear Resident, The City of Ukiah has recently received a request to consider restricting parking near the intersection of Oak Manor Drive and East Perkins Street. The request is made to provide enough room for vehicles to form two lanes on Oak Manor Drive at East Perkins, one lane to turn left and the other to turn right onto Perkins Street / Vichey Springs Road. The proposed restriction in parking could be done by painting the curb red from the corner to your driveway. This would eliminate one possible parking space in front of your residence. Attached is a copy of the request which is scheduled for review by the Traffic Engineering Committee on December 8, 1998. If the Committee agrees with this request, the Committee would then make that recommendation to the City Council for final decision. If you would like the Committee to know of any of your concerns, you are welcome to attend the Committee meeting at 3:00 PM at the Civic Center on December 8, 1998. If you would prefer, you may write me a note or you may call me at 463- 6284 and I will pass that information along to the Committee members in my report to them. Since my report will be given to them a week before their meeting, any information you may want to give me should be submitted by November 30, 1998. If you have any questions, please call me at (707) 463-6284. Sincerely, i ~ ~~ -~ ~ 12~~-~~ Larrv J. Woods Senior Civil Engineer cc: Rick Kennedy, Director of Public Works/ City Engineer "We Are Here To Sr•rve" To: Larry Woods From: Brad James 1590 Crane Terrace Ukiah, Ca. 95482 (707) 463-1313 Re: Traffic congestion at the Oak Manor @ Perkins St. intersection Suggestion: Installation of red zone, turn markings and lane stripe Mr. Woods, Per our discussion I have included a drawing of the intersection in question. Both as it now appears and how I am suggesting that it be marked to help ease severe congestion. I have included seven copies of the packet for dissemination to the review committee. The following is a description of the problem. Each school day morning from approximately 7:40 a.m. to 8:05 a.m. and then again from 2:50 p.m. to 3:10 pm. the intersection at Oak Manor Dr. and Perkins street become severely congested. This problem is much greater in the a.m. It is caused by a heavy flow of traffic traveling West on Vichy Springs Rd. approaching the intersection. It causes traffic on Oak Manor that is traveling North to wait while trying to make a left hand turn towards downtown. This is the primary direction of approximately 50% + of the drivers who have just dropped off students at school are enroute to work. The back up on some mornings is all the way back to Oak Manor school. This includes school busses in the line of traffic. This then causes vehicles wishing to enter Oak Manor from Yosemite St. and Oak Manor Ct. to force there way into the flow to turn either direction on Oak Manor. This all being done while kids cross the street in an attempt to reach school. A partial remedy to this problem is to allow access to Perkins St. from Oak Manor Dr. more effectively for those wishing to turn right (East) onto Vichy Springs Rd. thus shorting the lane of cars by about half that want to turn left. The cars wishing to turn right are prevented from doing so until reaching the limit line because of one vehicle that remains parked in front of a residence. The fix to the problem can be observed each morning that we are lucky enough for the car not to be parked there. Cars wishing to turn right can approach the intersection by hugging the curb. They then can easily and quickly turn right because almost all East bound traffic turns right onto Oak Manor. The easiest solution would be to make this one parking spot in front of the duplex a red zone. The driveway to the home is usually empty and other parking just to the south is always available. The tenants of the duplex would only be inconvenienced by approximately 20 feet. To further guide the flow of traffic in an efficient manner would be to mark the North bound lane of Oak Manor with left and right turn markings to prompt each vehicle to approach the intersection as required in the vehicle code. As it stands now, when the vehicle is not there, the right turns are legal per 21754 (b) California vehicle code. The code reads- The driver of a motor vehicle may over take and pass to the right of another vehicle only under the following conditions: (b) Upon a highway in a business or residence district with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for two or more lines of moving vehicles in the direction of travel. When the vehicle is gone some of the persons turning left are not far enough left to allow the described turn. This is why I suggest the additional marking of the left and right turn lane within the Northbound lane. Thanks for you consideration and I will attended in person the committee meeting on December 8th at 3:00 pm should you have any further questions. ~~,~ FACTUAL DIAGRAM ALL. 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November 12, 1998 City of Ukiah Attn: Rick Kennedy, Director of Public Works 300 Seminary Av Ukiah, CA 95482 Dear Mr. Kennedy: We have noticed an increase in traffic flow on Brush St. over the past couple years, and we anticipate more once Orchard St. is extended. , I have a proposal that would facilitate traffic flow on Brush St. and would make life easier for Mrs. Denson's. Trucks have a difficult time backing into our driveway. This causes an increased time of traffic blockage. As an alternative to having to back in, several trucks a week double park in the street and load/unload there. That, of course, upsets the traffic flow. Brush St. is not a through street for trucks, so all trucks have to either back into our driveway to turn around, or they go to the intersection of Brush and Orr to maneuver around. Once that Orchard is extended, I doubt that the latter option will be viable. What I propose is that the city apply red paint to six feet of curb on both the east and west sides of our driveway on Brush St (Details B & C on attached diagram). Also, on the south side of Brush St., we would like red paint on the curb between the NATCO and Soda Creek Press driveways (Detail A on attached diagram). While eliminating one pazking place, this move would make backing into the driveway a one-pass operation, rather that amulti-pass problem, thereby reducing the time that the street is blocked. As traffic on Brush St. increases and more trucks enter and exit this facility, this move will have more impact on the traffic. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Sincerely, Mike Bielenberg 120 Brush Street Ukiah, California 95482 (707) 462-2272 Fax (707J 462-2283 _~~~~_lY ~ Y-\ RE~~9~ ALAN & JEAN ROB);RTS 105 Oak Manor Drive N O V 3 0 1998 Ukiah, CA 95482 PITY OF UKIAfi~ (707) 462-SG83 PLANNING DEP1. November 28, 1998 City of Ukiah 300 Seminary Avenue Ukiah, CA 95482 Att.: Mr. Larry Woods, Senior Civil Engineer Re: Plans to Red-Zone the Corner of Oak Manor Drive and Perkins Street Dear Mr. Woods: We received your notice of pending hearing regarding the proposed plans to make a restricted parking red-zone at the corner of Oak Manor Drive and Perkins Street in Ukiah. For some time we have resided at 105 Oak Manor Drive, and we will be the residents who will be adversely impacted the most if tlus restricted parking zone is implemented by the City of Ukiah. We have been property ovmers of duplexes located on Yosemite Drive in Ukiah since 1989. We are hoping to purchase additional duplexes in this immediate area, and possibly the one we presently occupy. We have a 10-year old son who has attended Oak Manor Elementary School since kindergarten. We specifically selected this location because of its Convenience to the school. We presently own three vehicles, although one is kept at another location. Both my husband and I work in the immediate Ukiah area. We leave for work around 7:30 a.m. or earlier each week day. We do not return, or park our vehicles in front of this location, until after 5:00 p.m. each evening. We rely on our street parking space, since our residence is a single garage with only one space provided. We recognize that during a short period of time during the school hours each day, there is traffic congestion in the morning between 7:45 a.m. and 8:10 a.m., and in the after- noon between 2:20 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. Anytime thereafter, there is no heavy traffic congestion. or problem with traffic flow. 'There aze no traffic problems on weekends, holidays, or after school hours to warrant that street parking not be allowed. City of Ukiah Att.: Mr. Larry 7. Woods November 28, 1998 Page Two Based on the foregoing input, we feel that it will place an undue burden onus and to the adjacent tenant who resides in the duplex next to us, if the City decides to makes this a red-zone, no parking allowed area. We know that there are many other similar streets in the City of Ukiah who have worse traffic conditions than Oak Manor Drive. This street has been the primary route to Oak Manor School for many years, and has managed to be functional without the need for such drastic action being taken. We feel that attention should be given to areas with greater problems. By the filing of this letter with the City of Ukiah, we are hereby submitting our objection to the proposed actions to be taken by the City of Ukiah in this matter. We are further requesting that the City reconsider the implementation of this restricted parking red-zone area due to the serious negative impact that it will have on the residents who need their parking spaces. When we leased this residence, never did we think that our parking spaces would be taken away from us as the direct result of action being taken by the City. We feel that if the City takes the time to further observe, or does a continuing study of the traffic congestion at this location, they will find that the above facts are correct, and that the short time factor involved each school day whereby there is some traffic con- gestion, does not warrant that street parking at this location is restricted entirely at all times. We feel that if any action is to be taken by the City, then some compromise should be made to allow street parking at certain times of the day when school is not in service and on holidays and weekends. We would like to be notified of any action which will be taken by the City of Ukiah in this matter, and hope that the City will seriously consider our legitimate concerns. Respectfully submitted, ~CIC~ti ~~f ~l~ti ~CW~eZ~ Clean and Alan Roberts