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TC Agenda - 04-06-06AGENDA ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION 8838 East Valley Boulevard Rosemead, California 91770 Regular Meeting APRIL 6, 2006 The regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chairman Quintanilla at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Quintanilla, Vice-Chairperson Matsdorf and Commissioner Knapp Absent: None Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Matsdorf Invocation: Chairman Quintanilla I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - January 12, 2006 II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE III. OLD BUSINESS - NONE IV. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR LOADING ZONE AT 3301 SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD B. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL CROSSING GUARD AT [VAR AVENUE AND NEWBY STREET C. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL CROSSING GUARD AT ENCINITA AVENUE AND PITKIN STREET D. REQUEST FOR TRUCK TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS ON DELTA AVENUE SOUTH OF RUSH STREET E. REQUEST FOR RED CURB AT 8749 VALLEY BOULEVARD - JIM'S BURGERS V. STAFF REPORTS VI. COMMISSIONER REPORTS VII. ADJOURNMENT ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION JANUARY 12, 2006 A regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chairman Quintanilla at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Quintanilla, Vice-Chairperson Matsdorf and Commissioner Knapp Absent: None Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Matsdorf Invocation: Commissioner Knapp 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 3, 2005 & December 1, 2005 It was moved by Commissioner Matsdorf, seconded by Commissioner Knapp, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes for November 3, 2005 and December 1, 2005. II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Speaking before the Commission was: Jesse Wong 3420 Brighton Street Rosemead, California 91770 Mr. Wong stated that on Del Mar and Hellman Avenue at the Del Sol Flowers, cars are parking too close to the corner and causing visibility problems. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that she will look into it. III. OLD BUSINESS - None IV. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST TO INSTALL TIME LIMIT PARKING AT 2525 SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD - CASA DE LIQUOR Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. RECOMMENDATION: Based on field observations and the availability of a parking lot, there is no change recommended for on-street parking restrictions at 2525 San Gabriel Boulevard. Speaking before the Commission was: Cesar Santos, Owner Casa de Liquor 2525 San Gabriel Boulevard Rosemead, California 91770 Mr. Santos stated that this problem occurs mostly on Friday during street sweeping hours. In addition, the auto shop sometimes leaves a car parked there for a long period of time. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki inquired about how their parking lot was working for him. Mr. Santos stated that their parking lot is not working for them at all. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki referenced to Exhibit "A", which shows 40 feet of green curb with 8 feet on either end. It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Matsdorf, and carried unanimously to deny the Traffic Engineer's recommendation and to install 40 feet of green curb with 8 feet on either side, with time limit (green curb) 20 minutes/ 24 hours a day. Commissioner Knapp informed Mr. Santos that this item will go before the City Council and he is encouraged to attend, as they make the final decision. B. REQUEST TO INSTALL RED CURB AT DRIVEWAYS OF MUSCATEL MIDDLE SCHOOL ON LAWRENCE AVENUE Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. RECOMMENDATION: Based on the recommendation of the Fire Marshall, the installation of red curb at the driveways on Lawrence Avenue to Muscatel Middle School is recommended. It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Chairman Quintanilla to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. Commissioner Matsdorf abstained her vote because of her employment with the school district. V. STAFF REPORTS The Sheriff's representative stated that the Sheriff's Department has received a Grant for two (2) DUI Cars. They will be used in South El Monte and in Rosemead in March. VI. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Matsdorf thanked staff for their hard work. Commissioner Knapp asked about the parking lot on Marshall at the Church. She was inquiring if we could contact them and ask them to post a "No Left Turn" or "Right Turn Only" sign, coming out of the driveway onto Marshall. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki made the Commission aware that the Church is in the planning process to do some changes and will bring it before the Commission once the traffic study is complete. Chairman Quintanilla asked how often the sensors on the traffic signals are checked, because the signal at Valley and Ivar seems to stay on too long. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that preventative maintenance is done monthly, and she will have the signal at Valley and Ivar checked. VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m., with 25 people in the audience. APR.0312006 14:36 Staff Report Rosemead Traffic Commission TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION 115825 P.002 FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY DATE: March 8, 2006 SUBJECT: Request for Passenger Loading(Unloading Zone at 3301 San Gabriel Boulevard REQUEST Staff received a letter request from Ms. Yin Yin Ta business owner of 3301 San Gabriel Boulevard. Ms. Ta is requesting the installation of a passenger loadinglunloading zone for her after school tutoring business. The school provides a vanpool pick-up service and requires the curb frontage as the loadingfunloading zone. CONDITIONS San Gabriel Boulevard is a 64-foot wide arterial roadway In the vicinity of 3301 San Gabriel Boulevard. There are 2 lanes of traffic in each direction separated by a two-way left-turn lane. Parking Is generally allowed on both sides of the street. The posted speed limit on San Gabriel Boulevard is 35 mph. The street frontage of 3301 San Gabriel Boulevard is approximately 78 feet in length. There is a single 28-foot driveway that services the parking lot to the rear of the business. There is also an 184bot section of red curb in this frontage area. This red curb appears to be associated with a fire hydrant. Exhibit A depicts the conditions along the street frontage of 3301 San Gabriel Boulevard. Field observations of the street frontage of 3301 San Gabriel Boulevard were made during the afternoon hours. On street parking was approximately 75% occupied. The parking area in front of 3301 San Gabriel Boulevard was not occupied during the field observations. Mrs. Ta will be opening the after school tutoring program within the next year. She is expecting approximately 70 students in the program. Most students will arrive by using the vanpool provided by the school. Mrs. To has requested the loading /unloading zone to allow for easier access by the students. There is an existing parking lot to the rear of the business. According to proposed site plans. 14 parking spaces are to be provided, Including 1 APR.03.2006 14:36 #5825 P.003 Apdr G 2006 TrdNle Comm salon MesOrrg Request for Passenger Loading/Unloading Zone At 3301 San Gabriel Boulevard Page 2 or2 handicapped space. This parking lot should provide all the needed parking for the business. It is likely that during the peak drop-off/pick-up times parking will be at a premium and some overflow is likely to occur on the street. The installation of a loading/unloading zone at 3301 San Gabriel Boulevard does not guarantee this zone for the specific use of the after school business. Any vehicle conducting loading/unloading In the area can use this zone. RECOMMENDATION Based on the field review of the location, the available on-street parking in the area and the parking lot for 3301 San Gabriel Boulevard, a white loading/unloading zone is recommended with a sign identifying a "Loading Zone. Monday - Saturday, 12 PM to 7 PM". The removal of some existing red curb and the installation of additional red curb is also recommended. These recommendations are depicted In Exhibit A. Attachments ogn1560 A9d TE 2005.06 2008.20M Trask COMMKO n Agendas%;Ml 20083301 Sari GabrW Pasgenpar t.oa&V Zo AOC APR.03'2006 14:37 #5825 P.004 3313 70m" 3,301 DET" 3285 _ • 4 14' H 3 2 2' t 8' o~ ~n 1 i LEGEN 7 PROPOSED RED CURB 72 REPAINT EXISTING RED CURE a REMOVE EXISTING RED CURB R PROPOSED WHITE CURB I D Z 0 D~-■ ■ CD 1;7 I'1l r CD r A Rt. r-w I m DOROTHY ST SCALE: 1'=40* LOADING ZONE MON-SAT 12PM_ 7PM DETAIL"A" EXHIBIT A CITY OF ROSEMEAD SAN GABRIEL BLVD AT DOROTHY ST •lAN MO. 91i. t OF t y7. APA.03'2006 14:37 Staff Report Rosemead Traffic Commission TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSSION #5825 P.005 FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY DATE: March 27, 2006 RE: Request for Additional Crossing Guard at War Avenue and Newby Street RE UE T A petition was recently received at a City Council meeting. The petition requested the installation of an additional crosswalk at the intersection of War Avenue and Newby Street. The petition specifically indicated that the additional crosswalk was needed across Newby Street. The City Council also received comment that an additional crossing guard is needed at this location. Ivar Avenue Is a 38-foot wide north/south roadway with one lane of traffic in each direction. Opposing lanes of traffic are separated by a single yellow skip stripe. Parking is generally allowed on both sides of the street. There is a marked yellow crosswalk on the north leg of Ivor Avenue at Newby Street. A crossing guard assists students at this location. This crosswalk is appropriately signed with advance signs and pavement markings. The prima facie speed limit on Ivar Avenue is 25 mph. Newby Street is a 30-foot wide east/west roadway with no striping. Parking Ii allowed on both sides of the street. Newby Street is stopped controlled at its "T" Intersection with Ivar Avenue. A work order was processed for the Installation of a yellow crosswalk on Newby Street at Ivar Avenue. At the time of the initial field observations, this yellow crosswalk was not yet installed. The prima facie speed limit on Newby Street is 25 mph. Exhibit A depicts existing conditions. DATA The reported collision history at the intersection of War Avenue and Newby Street was reviewed for the period from January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2005. There were no reported collisions during this period. APA.03'2006 14:37 April0 2006 rraflfa Commission AfeerMy Request for Additional Crossing Guard at Ivar Avenue and Newby street Page 2 of 3 #5825 P.006 Turning movement and pedestrian counts were taken at Ivar Avenue/Newby Street. These counts were taken on Tuesday, February 14, 2006. These counts revealed the following Southbound Ivar West L Westbound North L Northbound Iver East L LT TH RT Peds LT TH RT Peds LT TH RT Peds 7:30.8:30 AM 35 3D41 - 0 219 75 1 34 132 0 169 39 251 2:00.3:00 PM / 170 0 70 27 0 22 9 0 191 17 34 DISCUSSION Field observation of the intersection was done during the afternoon release period. During this period, students were crossing with the assistance of the crossing guard. The primary responsibility of the crossing guard was crossing pedestrians across Ivar Avenue (the "through" street), Most vehicles appeared to be aware of the crossing guard and did not "run through" the crosswalk when children were present. The specific request made from the petition was for an additional marked crosswalk on Newby Street at Ivar Avenue. It was clear from the field observation that there was a need for this crosswalk. Therefore, a work order was prepared for the crosswalk to be installed. In addition to the additional crosswalk, concern was expressed for the need for an additional crossing guard at the intersection. The petitioners indicated that sometimes the motorists and pedestrians would not follow the crossing guard's instructions. This especially occurred when the crossing guard was assisting another leg of the intersection. The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) provides the guidelines for the placement of crossing guards. These guidelines state: Adult crossing guards may be used under the following conditions: 1. At uncontrolled crossings where there is no alternate controlled crossing within 600 ft); and a. In urban areas where the vehicular traffic volume exceeds 350 during each of any two hours (not necessarily consecutive) in which 40 or more school pedestrians cross daily while going to or from school; or b. In rural areas where the vehicular traffic volume exceed 300 during each of any two hours (not necessarily consecutive) in which 30 or more school pedestrians cross daily while going to or from school. APA.03'2006 14:37 OB25 P.007 Ap it A 2006 rrdit Commikolon Meeong Request for Additional Crossing Guard at Ivan Avenue and Newby Street Page 3 of 3 Whenever`the critical (850 percentile) approach speed exceeds 40 mph, the guidelines for rural areas should be applied. 2. At stop sign-controlled crossing: Where the vehicular traffic volumes on undivided highways of four or more lanes exceeds 500 per hour during any period when the school pedestrians are going to or from school. 3. At traffic signal-controlled crossings: a. Where the number of vehicular turning movements through the school crosswalk exceeds 300 per hour while school pedestrians are going to or from school; or b. Where justified through analysis of the operation of the intersection. The existing crossing guard was primarily put in place due to the number of pedestrians crossing Ivar Avenue. This request focuses on the pedestrians crossing Newby Street at Ivar Avenue. This leg of the intersection, the east leg, is stop controlled for westbound traffic. Therefore, point 2 would apply to this request. The peak pedestrian hours looked at periods immediately before and after school. During these periods, as shown in the collected data, the number of pedestrians crossing the east leg was 251 In the AM and 34 in the PM. Also during this time, lag vehicles in the AM and 87 vehicles in the PM passed through the crosswalk. Comparing this to point 2, the vehicular volume does not satisfy the 500 vehicles per hour required. Based on the analysis, an additional crossing guard is riot recommended. However, education of the crossing guard and pedestrians mby be necessary to improve the overall operation at this intersection. Primarily, the crossing guard needs to communicate with the pedestrians the need to wait until directed to cross. School pedestrians should not be crossing either Ivar Avenue or Newby Street without the assistance of the crossing guard. RECOMMENDATION The placement of an additional crossing guard at the intersection of Ivar Avenue and Newby Street is not recommended at this time. However, staff will contact the crossing guard to assist them in communicating with the school pedestrians. Attachment e:twiman WoftRos mead,A0dl 2WO-Ivw 8 Newby xbq Owrd.dw APA.03'2006 14:37 Mr 4!J zI RI-1 TUESDAY C SAM TO NOON STREET SWEEPING #5825 P.008 q' 30 10 SAM TO 12PM TUESDAY STREET SWEEPING IVAR AVE. ( M DET06" DET•A" R26ZA) EL LEND SCHOOL BUILDING bW M. ~ }R/M DETAIL n541 ® SCALE, I'=4a Xlrp DETAIL "AI' 510NIN6 AND STRIPING GONSTRXTION NOTES: R1005ZA) a REMOVE CONFLICTING STRIPING, PAINT 300mm (12") YEW.OW CROSSWALK. CRO55NALK SHALL BE 10' INSIDE ❑ UNLESS SHOWN OTHERWISE. ❑3 INSTALL STRIPING DETAIL AND/OR PAVEMENT MARKING AS SHOWN EXHIBIT A `SIGNJLL CITY OF ROSEMEAD a, JA IVAR AVENUE AT NEWBY ST REET $cA\E; APR.0312006 19:38 Staff~Reyort Rosemead Traffic Commission TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSSION 115825 P.009 FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY DATE: March 29. 2006 RE: Request for Additional Crossing Guard at Encinita Avenue and Pitkin Street REQUEST A petition was recently received at a City Council meeting. The petition requested the installation of an additional crosswalk at the intersection of Encinita Avenue and Pitkin Street. The petition specifically indicated that the additional crosswalk was needed across Pitkin Street. The City Council also received comment that an additional crossing guard is needed at this location. Encinits Avenue Is 36-feet wide north of PlIkin Street and 44-feet wide south of Pitkin Street. This north/south roadway has one lane of traffic in each direction separated by a single yellow skip stripe. Parking is generally allowed on both sides of the street. There is a marked yellow crosswalk on the south leg of Encinita Avenue at Newby Street. A crossing guard assists students at this location. This crosswalk is appropriately signed with advance signs and pavement markings. The posted speed limit on Encinita Avenue is 30 mph. Pitkin Street is a 404oot wide east/west roadway with single yellow skip striping just In the immediate vicinity of Encintta Avenue. Parking Is allowed on both sides of the street. Pitkin Street is stopped controlled at its Or intersection with Ivar Avenue. There is a marked yellow crosswalk on the east leg of Pitkin Street at Encinita Avenue. The prima facie speed limit on Pitkin Street is 25 mph. Exhibit A depicts existing conditions. DATA The reported collision history at the intersection of Encinita Avenue and Pitkin Street was reviewed for the period from January 1, 2003 W December 31, 2005. There were no reported collisions during this period. APR.0312006 14:38 AW1 A 2006 TiaM Comerlaelorr Meeflag Request for Additional Crossing Guard at Enoinlta Avenue and Min Street Page 2 of 3 #5825 P.010 Turning movement and pedestrian counts were taken at Ivar AvenuetNewby Street. These counts were taken on Tuesday, February 21, 2006, These counts revealed the following: South L Southbound EncinMa West Westbound Pitkin North L Northbound Encinita East L Peels LT TH RT Peds LT TH AT Peds LT TH RT Peds 7:30-8:30 AM 86 24 363 0 48 26 0 54 37 0 209 40 195 1:452:45 PM 131 30 189 0 0 13 0 38 3 0 2a9 30 53 DISC O Field observation of the intersection was done during the afternoon release period. Students were crossing with the assistance of the crossing guard. The primary responsibility of the crossing guard was crossing pedestrians across Enctnita Avenue (the "through" street). Most vehicles appeared to be aware of the crossing guard and did not `run through" the crosswalk when children were present The specific request made from the petition was for an additional marked crosswalk on Pitkin Street at Encinita Avenue. However, during observations, it was noted that a crosswalk already exists at this location. Therefore, no further action was necessary on this Issue. In addition to the additional crosswalk, concern was expressed for the need for an additional crossing guard at the intersection. The petitioners indicated that sometimes the motorists and pedestrians would not follow the crossing guard's instructions. This especially occurred when the crossing guard was assisting another leg of the intersection. The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) provides the guidelines for the placement of crossing guards. These guidelines state: Adult crossing guards may be used under the following conditions; At uncontrolled crossings where there Is no alternate controlled crossing within 600 ft); and a. In urban areas where the vehicular traffic volume exceeds 350 during each of any two hours (not necessarily consecutive) in which 40 or more school pedestrians cross daily while going to or from school; or b. In rural areas where the vehicular traffic volume exceed 300 during each of any two hours (not necessarily consecutive) in which 30 or more school pedestrians cross daily while going to or from school. APA.03'2006 14:38 #5825 P.011 Apra A 2006 rmft Commisabn Meefh►g Request for Additional Crossing Guard at Enclntta Avenue and Pitkin street Page 3 of 3 Whenever the critical (Be percentile) approach speed exceeds 40 mph, the guidelines for rural areas should be applied. 2. At stop sign-controlled crossing: Where the vehicular traffic volumes on undivided highways of four or more lames exceeds 500 per hour during any period when the school pedestrians are going to or from school. 3. At traffic signal-controlled crossings: a. Where the number of vehicular turning movements through the school crosswalk exceeds 300 per hour while school pedestrians are going to or from school: or b. Where justified through analysis of the operation of the intersection. The existing crossing guard was primarily put in place due to the number of pedestrians crossing Encinita Avenue and the traffic volumes on Encinita Avenue. This request focuses on the pedestrians crossing Pitkin Street at Encinita Avenue. This keg of the intersection, the east leg, is stop controlled for westbound traffic. Therefore, point 2 would apply to this request. The peak pedestrian hours looked at periods immediately before and after school. During these periods, as shown in the collected data, the number of pedestrians crossing the east leg was 195 in the AM and 53 in the PM. Also during this time, 144 vehicles in the AM and 111 vehicles in the PM passed through the crosswalk. Comparing this to point 2, the vehicular volume does not satisfy the 500 vehicles per hour required. Based on the analysis, an additional crossing guard is not recommended. However, education of the crossing guard and pedestrians may be necessary to improve the overall operation at this intersection. Primarily, the crossing guard needs to communicate with the pedestrians the need to wait until directed to cross. School pedestrians should not be crossing either Encinita Avenue or Pitkin Street without the assistance of the crossing guard. RECOMMENDATION The placement of an additional crossing guard at the intersection of Encinita Avenue and Pitkin Street is not recommended at this time. However, staff will contact the crossing guard to assist them in communicating with the school pedestrians. Attachment E:lwmea+wommesemeasApra 20MEr chfta a P" xinp eumd.oa APR.0312006 14:38 #5825 P.012 LEGEND Y . • w O 5GNOOL ' ~ Q XIWS Q 12 11 w 12' DETAIL "A" LoAOn+~ o row ,aT ro 3 pn z Nool vfr ONLY TUESDAY lu I~REET SWEEPING DETAIL 8 Z / RI-1 X543 dig, PET"A". s a e!p % O ~0 0 2PM PITKIN ST. Z 4 ± 5TREET 5WEEPING V - DET"A" r: (t ~r DET"B:~ ~ _ E'er = EXISTING RED CURB SLAIEa 1'=40' j;. EXHIBIT A CITY OF ROSEMEAD 22' I q' AWN BY. N.T. ENCINITA AVENUE ECKED BY AT DATE: PITKIN STREET 3/30/06 SCALE: APA.03'2006 14:38 Staff Revort Rosemead Traffic Commission TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSSION #5825 P.013 FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY DATE: April 2, 2006 RE: Request for "No Trucks Over 3 Tons" on Defa Avenue South of Rush Street to South City Limit REQ_U_ ST A request was received through the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works from residents in the vicinity of Delta Avenue south of Rush Street. The residents. some in the County unincorporated areas and in the City of Rosemead, have requested both the County and City to post truck travel restrictions on Delta Avenue. The request is for "No Trucks Over 3 Tons" on Delta Avenue between San Gabriel Avenue to Rush Street. This covers both unincorporated areas and City areas of Rosemead. Delta Avenue is a 40 foot wide north/south roadway with one lane of traffic in each direction. Opposing lanes of traffic are separated by a single yellow skip stripe. There are street sweeping parking restrictions on Delta Avenue. The east side of Delta Avenue is commercial/Indusirial development and generally multi- family residential on the west side In the City. The prima facie speed limit is 25 mph on Delta Avenue in the City of Rosemead. Pictures of Delta Avenue will be available at the Traffic Commission meeting. D13CUSSLON Field observation of the intersection was done during the morning hours. During this time, there were no trucks observed traveling on Delta Avenue. Also, there were no trucks parked on the street. The County has indicated that residents are concerned with an increase in truck traffic with the development of Wal-Mart. There are no access driveways to the Wal-Mart development on Delta Avenue. However, there is an access driveway to the Panda Express Corporate offices, which also has access on Walnut Grove Avenue. APR.0312006 19:39 Aprf/ 6, 2008 TWOU Comm/881on slaer/ng Request ior'No Trucks Over 3 Toro" on Delta Avenue South of Rush Street to South City Limit Page 2 of 2 As with all truck route restrictions, the California Vehicle trucks to take the most direct route to its destinationtorigin The installation of °No Trucks Over 3 Tons" on Delta enforcement. RECOMMEND TION #5825 P.019 Code (CVC) allows from a truck route. Avenue will require Staff has no objection to the Installation of "No Trucks Over 3 Tons" on Delta Avenue south of Rush Street to the south City limit. Staff will also contact panda Express Corporate offices to discuss the possibility of directing truck deliveries to access their site from Walnut Grove Avenue, 0.*1560641ed TE 2006-06120062008 Tisft Conmfeebn Agenfteftrd 2008-Deroa Ink* A*svkftm.d= APR.0312006 14:39 Staff Reuort Rosemead Traffic Commission 95925 P.015 TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSSION FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY DATE: April 2, 2006 RE: Request for Red Curb at 8749 Valley Boulevard - Jim's Burgers REQUEST A request was by City staff regarding the visibility of vehicles on Valley Boulevard when exiting Jim's Burgers at 8749 Valley Boulevard. The request indicated that vehicles parking in front of the adjacent apartment complexes block the visibility for exiting vehicles. CONDITIONS Valley Boulevard is a 76-foot wide easUwest roadway with 2 lanes of traffic in each direction. A two=way left turn lane separates opposing lanes of traffic. A 2. hour parking restriction exists along the north curb line of Valley Boulevard (in front of Jim's Burgers). The posted speed limit on Valley Boulevard Is 35 mph. The parking lot configuration of Jim's Burgers is a one-way circulation pattern. The entrance driveway is on the east side of the property with the exit driveway on the west side. Parking Is provided in front of the restaurant and along the perimeter of the property lines. Pictures of the subject location will be available at the Traffic Commission meeting. DATA The reported collision history in the vicinity of 8749 Valley Boulevard will be available at the Traffic Commission meeting. DISCUSSION Field observation of the driveways of Jim's Burgers was conducted near lunchtime hours. During this time, vehicles were observed entering and exiting the business. Some vehicles did enter the site in the wrong direction (west driveway). There were some vehicles delayed while exiting which could be a result of vehicles parked along the north curb fine. APR.03'2006 19:39 45825 P.016 April & 2006 Traffic Commisslon Aleedng Request for Red Curb at 8749 Valley Boulevard -Jim's Burgers Page 2 01 2 There is a time limit (2 hour) parking restriction on Valley Boulevard to allow businesses the ability to use on-street parking if necessary. During our observation, there did not appear to be a need for on-street parking for the restaurant. There was available on-site parking during the observation hours and at least on vehicle parked on the street directly In front of the restaurant. However, this may not have been the peak lunchtime period of the restaurant The driveway exit of Jim's Burgers is not very different from any other driveway along Valley Boulevard. Unless the reported accident history reveals an unusually high number of collisions, it would appear that most vehicles can negotiate entering and exiting the site without the need for additional traffic control measures. Final recommendation by staff will be made at the Traffic Commission meeting after complete review of the reported accidents is made. Q4ni56oe-Rsd TE 2005.0612005.2008 Traffic Commission AgendesWpril 2006-Dims Burgers Red Curb.doc APR.03'2006 14:39 d W J S r W J J d } #5825 P.017 ®ad ~ BUR"ft Elt ..~..p P"a;' I CITY OF ROSEMEAD „ VAUNT BOULEVARD NLC40 By GR Am's BURGER 3/73/00 5141. I OF 1 SHY. PLAN NO. r.w