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HomeMy WebLinkAbouttecm_031803TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE MARCH 18, 2003 MINUTES Michael F. Harris, Risk Manager/Budget Officer David Lohse, Associate Planner II Jim Looney, Public Works Supervisor Doug Pilant, Public Member Rick Seanor, Dep. Dir. of Public Works Ben Kageyama, Chairman MEMBERS ABSENT Kevin Cotroneo, Public Member Dan Walker, Ukiah Police Department OTHERS PRESENT Robert Phillips STAFF PRESENT Kathy Kinch, Recording Secretary The Traffic Engineering Committee meeting was called to order by Chairman Kageyama at 3:08 p.m. Roll was taken with the results listed above. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 18, 2003 ON A MOTION by Member Looney, seconded by Member Seanor, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present, to approve the minutes of February 18, 2003, as submitted. Member Lohse abstained. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action per request from Robert Phillips, Aloha Analytical Laboratories, reaardino the installation of a yellow loadino zone next to the fire hydrant in front of 208 Mason Street -Robert Phillips. Member Seanor reported Staff received a request from Robert Phillips for the installation of a 20- foot yellow loading zone along the frontage of Alpha Analytical Laboratories located at 208 Mason Street. The yellow loading zone will allow customers to park along the frontage, for a short period of time, to drop off various samples. There is an existing red curb and fire hydrant located to the north. The proposed yellow loading zone would extend 20-feet from the red curb, leaving 36-feet for on-street parking. There is an existing business to the south, which generates a lot of long-term parking. The customers park in front of Alpha Labs making it difficult for Alpha Lab customers to utilize the frontage for parking when dropping off samples. Robert Phillips, of Alpha Analytical Laboratories, stated he would like to request an additional 25- feet to the proposed 20-feet for a total of 45-feet. He advised there are four to five customers at a time, He noted there have been no problems with the business to the south, and they are installing TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE MARCH 18, 2003 Page 1 of 3 a parking lot across the street. Member Lohse stated a Use Permit has been submitted for the parking lot area. He advised a "yellow loading zone means no stopping, standing, or parking at any time between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. of any day except Sunday and Holidays, for any purpose other than the loading and unloading of passengers or materia{s, provided that the loading or unloading of passengers shall not consume more than three minutes nor the loading or unloading of materials more than 20 minutes." He asked are customers parked in front for more than 20-minutes. Mr. Phillips responded no. Parking is not more than 5 to 10-minutes. He advised there is a high volume of customer traffic on Wednesday, as the Water Districts drop off samples throughout the day. Member Lohse asked is there any designated temporary parking. Mr. Phillips responded there is an on-site parking lot used by UPS. He advised a sign would be posted indicating additional parking on the side of the building. Member Seanor stated a new building is being developed south of Alpha Labs. An existing driveway for the new building may be closed, allowing additional on-street parking. Member Harris asked what is the possibility of a 24-minute parking zone. Member Looney advised Mr. Phillips initially requested a 24-minute parking zone. However, in discussing the issue with Mr. Phillips it was decided a yellow loading zone would be a better use of parking space, and consistent with City policy. Member Lohse stated he would approve the yellow loading zone. Chairman Kageyama stated "the loading or unloading of materials shall apply to commercial deliveries, also the delivery or pickup of express and parcel post packages and United States mail." He asked if the vehicle has to show a commercial plate. Member Seanor responded no. ON A MOTION by Member Harris, seconded by Member Seanor, it was carried by an all AYE voice vote of the members present, that the Traffic Engineering Committee recommend to the City Council approval of the request fora 20-foot yellow loading zone in front Alpha Analytical Laboratories located at 208 Mason Street. OLD BUSINESS a. Uadate from Subcommittee reoardina oarkino and public safety issues in the neighborhood of Dora Highland Standlev Clav and Smith Streets near Trinity School. Member Seanor reported Fire Marshal Chuck Yates took pictures to show how narrow the streets become when vehicles are parked on the street. He advised Staff is in the process of selecting a Traffic Engineering consultant to perform aCity-wide Traffic Study. As part of the requirements the consultant is asked to analyze and study this area and make recommendations to Staff. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE MARCH 18, 2003 Page 2 of 3 COMMITTEE MEMBER REPORTS Member Lohse stated there is a Walk-N-Roll Coalition meeting on Friday, March 20`" from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. and will be held at the Ukiah Mendocino Brewery. Member Piiant asked the status of the bridge at the end of North Orchard Avenue. Member Seanor reported the City of Ukiah and County of Mendocino are jointly working together on an agreement. Once the agreement has been signed, Staff will prepare the Environmental Impact Report for certification, and then forward permit applications to Fish and Game and Army Corps of Engineers for review and approval. Member Seanor reported the striping contractor is scheduled to install reflector markers on State Street north to the city limits, and install new white reflectors and non-reflective markers along the lane lines. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS NJA ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m. 1, Ch ~ n en a ma ,~ Kathy Kinch Recording Secretary R:1~p6ENDA5\TEC M031803 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COMMITTEE MARCH 18, 2003 Page 3 of 3