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CC - Item 4B - Installation of Red Curb at 9241 Valley Boulevard s E M O f 9 ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL CIVIC nRIDE *S* ! STAFF REPORT /NCDRPORA TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGER /f/47, DATE: February 9, 2016 SUBJECT: INSTALLATION OF RED CURB AT 9241 VALLEY BOULEVARD SUMMARY On January 7, 2016, the Traffic Commission reviewed a request for red curb from the property owner of the Orchid Plaza, located at 9241 Valley Boulevard. Specifically, the request is for red curb installation on Valley Boulevard adjacent to the plaza to enhance sight-distance visibility. The City completed a traffic investigation, and found that certain red curb installation adjacent to the driveways will enhance sight distance for vehicles exiting the Plaza. Staff Recommendation The Traffic Commission recommends that the City Council approve the installation of 30 feet of red curb between the two existing driveways to the Orchid Plaza, and 15 feet of red curb immediately to the east of the easterly driveway. DISCUSSION The City received a request for red curb installation from the property owner of the Orchid Plaza, which is located on the north side of Valley Boulevard between Loma Avenue and Mission Drive (see Exhibit "A"). Access to/from the Plaza are currently provided via two driveways; and sight distance concerns (attributable to vehicles parked on Valley Boulevard adjacent to the driveways) were expressed for vehicles exiting the driveways, especially those attempting to make left-turns onto Valley Boulevard. Currently, Valley Boulevard is approximately 76 feet wide curb-to-curb, with on-street parking and two travel lanes for each direction, separated by a two-way-left-turn lane. The Public Works Manager (a licensed engineer) has reviewed and determined that the installation of the following lengths of red curb would enhance sight distance for vehicles exiting the driveways: (1) 30 feet between the two existing driveways, and (2) 15 feet immediately to the east of the easterly driveways (see Exhibit "B"). Additionally, field observations revealed approximately 30 parking spaces on site, which appeared sufficient for the existing businesses in the Plaza. ITEM NO. 4.B City Council Meeting February 9, 2016 Page 2 of 2 FINANCIAL REVIEW Funding for this effort is included in the adopted Fiscal Year 2015-16 Operating Budget. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW This project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (C) of the CEQA Implementing Guidelines. PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process. Prepared By: Submitted By "Fathan Wu, P.E. Anthony Lablic Works Manager Interim Director of Public Works Director Attachments: Exhibit A: Vicinity Map Exhibit B: Proposed Red Curb Locations r EXHIBIT "A" 9241 Valley Boulevard VICINITY MAP St Z Qenttano ii Pentland St nerl St Ken Y rn m en ri S r E3 n y O = n r. Grand Ave �� n a z o r s e�::7y7y,{{ m r S' G CD D Z io ryre"Dr A < O l'.21 ` . • n n "O1 Or a' LoN;er e"a "`��� d �`910,, GioteY S Pitkin "vc?sh 4f/s. ,SS/Dn eD 4 Rio Dell St u F Rosemead High School to Rosemead Wells St Edmond Dr Park Rase sr o o g) Q Scott St M'SSv�n if! 6241 Vatfey Blvd Bentel Ave c. Valley Blvd &w . '`._ Valley GI WW1 Rosemead Valley cl Steele St Steele St it. Steele St • a D Guess St Guess St Guess St c m Guess St ro Ralph St Ralph St Ralph St Ralph St -D i O n c C z n t fa a De Adalena St D De Adalena SI „� i { n A .nn CO i = Marshall St n Si < ' i k ri V w • Glendon Way target 6 " Glendon Way Y r CI D ' UFC GYM Rosemead ry Olney St Olney St to Olney St 19 -- a T �- r 2 ,N EXHIBIT "B" Proposed Red Curb Locations 9241 Valley Boulevard y 41J • •y w7 t .L`.• •