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TC - Item 3A - Traffic Review of Parking Conditions at 2239 San Gabriel Boulevard E M S AF e 1. 9 ° ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION A. lF'RiDE STAFF REPORT tir/4"CORPORATE,,,:e TO: TRAFFIC COMMISSION FROM: DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS DATE: JUNE 3, 2021 SUBJECT: TRAFFIC REVIEW OF PARKING CONDITIONS AT 2239 SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD SUMMARY The City of Rosemead received a request from a business to evaluate the existing parking conditions adjacent to 2239 San Gabriel Boulevard. The business representative reported that due to the existing curb marking parking conditions near the business driveway entrances there is limited line of sight when exiting or entering the business. Currently due to no red curb, vehicles are parking right up to the driveway approach making it difficult to see oncoming traffic and maneuver in and out of the driveway, also sometimes blocking the entrances. The business representative has requested the City to evaluate installation of either red or green curb to address the issue and limit the time that vehicles can park in this area. On behalf of the City of Rosemead, engineering staff completed a traffic review to evaluate the parking conditions near the business entrances adjacent to 2239 San Gabriel Boulevard and recommended appropriate recommendations in response to this request. ANALYSIS The traffic review included an analysis of the existing roadway conditions near the business at 2239 San Gabriel Boulevard. The placement of all traffic control devices and measures are dictated by engineering judgment and based on guidelines found in the CAMUTCD (California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) and the CVC (California Vehicle Code). The installation of all official traffic control devices and measures is also based on an engineering review with justification. Existing Roadway Conditions: San Gabriel Boulevard is a north/south principal arterial roadway and is approximately 83-feet wide, with two lanes in each direction with a posted speed limit of 40 MPH. The roadway has a two-way left turn lane separating opposing traffic along San Gabriel Boulevard. Parking along both sides (east and west sides) of San Gabriel Boulevard is restricted to 2-hour parking from 7:00am—6:00pm, except on Sunday. Land use through this segment of San Gabriel Boulevard is Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting June 3,2021 Page 2 of 3 a mix of Industrial/Commercial and Medium Density Residential. Constance Street is an east/west local roadway and is approximately 34-feet wide, with one lane in each direction and no marked centerline to separate opposing traffic along Constance Street. Constance Street has a prima facie speed limit of 25 MPH. Parking along both the north side and the south side of Constance Street is allowed, except on Fridays from 10:00am to 2:00pm due to street sweeping. Constance Street does not allow Trucks over 3 Tons as specified by the modified No Trucks(Symbol) Sign(R5-2).Land use through this segment of Constance is a mix of Medium Density Residential and Industrial/Commercial. There is also an existing green curb painted on the opposite side of Constance Street between the curb return and stop sign in front of the Tire Shop business at 8130 Constance Street. After a thorough review of existing conditions, it is recommended that the curb located between the business driveways and the existing green curb be painted red to deter vehicles from blocking access to the business driveways. Before repainting the existing green curb to red curb, it is recommended that the City contact the Tire Shop located at 8130 Constance Street and inform them of the recommendations. The installation of red curb will help prevent vehicles from blocking access to both driveways and still allow for 46-feet of available curb space west of the business driveway for vehicles to park. STAFF RECOMMENDATION After a thorough review of existing conditions, it is recommended that the curb located between the business driveways and the existing green curb be painted red to deter vehicles from blocking access to the business driveways pending contact with the Tire Shop located at 8130 Constance Street. The placement of all traffic control devices is dictated by engineering judgment and based on guidelines found in the CAMUTCD (California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) and the CVC (California Vehicle Code). The installation of all official traffic control devices is also based on an engineering review with justification A detailed traffic report and proposed figure diagram is attached as Attachment A to this staff report, please refer to Figure 3 of Attachment A for the proposed recommendations diagram. Below is a detailed list of the recommendations: 1. Install approximately 17-feet of red curb along the northside of Constance Street,between driveway 1 and driveway 2 at 2239 San Gabriel Boulevard, per CAMUTCD Section 3B.19. • The installation of red curb to the east of this business driveway number 1 will help prevent vehicles from blocking access to both of the driveways. 17 feet is less than the recommended space of 19' to 20' for a parked car. There will still be 46-feet of available curb space west of the business driveway for vehicles to park. 2. Install approximately 10-feet of red curb along the northside of Constance Street,just east of the business driveway number 2 at the NW corner of Constance Street and San Gabriel Boulevard, per CAMUTCD Section 3B.19. Rosemead Traffic Commission Meeting June 3,2021 Page 3 of 3 • The 10 feet of red curb is essentially in the curve of the corner and any parked vehicles should not be parked here. The installation of red curb in this location will prevent vehicles from blocking access to the business driveway as well as being an obstacle to vehicles making a right turn into the street. 3. The existing field review found that there is an existing green curb painted on the opposite side of Constance Street between the curb return and stop sign (Approx. 14-feet). It is suggested that this curb should be red and not green,per CVC Section 22500;CAMUTCD Section 3B.19. It is recommended for the City to contact the Tire Shop located at 8130 Constance Street to inform the business of this suggested recommendation. • Change the curb to red and repainted the 14-feet of curb to red curb,just east of the tire shop driveway located at 8130 Constance Street. The red curb is recommended to be installed along the southside of Constance Street between the corner of Constance Street at San Gabriel Boulevard and the existing Stop Sign. • Before repainting the existing green curb to red curb, it is recommended that the City contact the Tire Shop located at 8130 Constance Street and inform them of the recommendations. Prepared by: Jana Robbins, Contract Traffic Engineering Division Attachments: A. Technical Engineering Report B. Courtesy Notification Attack r»cnfA Al TRANSTECII TO: Rosemead Department of Public Works FROM: Traffic Engineering(Transtech) DATE: May 21, 2021 SUBJECT: TRAFFIC REVIEW OF PARKING CONDITIONS NEAR 2239 SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND The City of Rosemead received a request to review the parking conditions adjacent to a local business located at 2239 San Gabriel Boulevard.The business owner is concerned with the problematic blocking of his driveways and entrance ways located west of San Gabriel Boulevard along Constance Street. The owner stated that his business has experienced numerous occasions where vehicles belonging to neighboring businesses and residents have blocked the entrance and exit from his establishment. The owner is requesting that the City of Rosemead install Green or Red Curb in order to limit the time that vehicles can legally park along Constance Street adjacent to the entrance/exits of his business. On behalf of the City of Rosemead,engineering staff has completed a traffic review to evaluate the parking concerns when attempting to exit the business driveway.The review is done to recommend appropriate measures that would improve the line of sight when exiting from the driveway. The review included an analysis of the existing roadway conditions currently located at 2239 San Gabriel Boulevard. Please refer to Figure 1 below for a vicinity map of the subject location. Figure 1:Vicinity Map i ... . ,.. IE E- Baruch St trAIN N ` —� E ;�- IT SA. l; id 'sk L . ? , \ s :11tAil t: I is L ( �-- in, , ,_ - , .:1 ... .i.. ‘ ..„..ik 1 _ ,,.......„, 1 ,-,_, tipmpik, ..._ - _ . .., :-. •.,..... 1-41 ..,... 04;,,_, _... , ,,, ,,,.._ 16..„. .._,, ____., ,. __ _.. _ . ; i 1,,, , . , ..g. f _ N r, I _ �` S �� ! i .-1- rt _=. . LEGEND ( ) Business Driveway Number 1 at 2239 San Gabriel Blvd(access from Constance Street) Business Driveway Number 2 at 2239 San Gabriel Blvd(access from Constance Street) f.T CITY OF ROSEMEAD 110 E` 'AD Prepared By:Transtech Engineers,Inc. I Page 1 of 5 TRAFFIC REVIEW OF PARKING CONDITIONS NEAR 2239 SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD Figure 2: Existing Conditions Map A Ii Baruch St. ir . I' 1 : MMUS ill �_ �C♦ KlingermanSt. '- NI _ 1. - .3 I t '' Y � i A ,1 N' 33 -_ '� 38 �_? 43t. ' ! X25',+ 4 r 1T yt.,:.. _ 14' ' ''7, E_ 14 J2 I1 - _ ;, LEGEND II'; Driveway#1 at 2239 San Gabriel Blvd STOP; STOP Sign(R1-1) >.< Existing Driveways ( .6. Fire Hydrant )Driveway#2 at 2239 San Gabriel Blvd MINN Existing Curb Space for Parking -"� l Modified No Trucks Existing Red Curb (3'i Tire ShopDrivewayat 8130 La � (Symbol)Sign(R5-2) Signalized Intersection at San - Gabriel Blvd and Klin erman Street Constance Street. 1 indicating Over 3 Tons Klingerman CONDITIONS San Gabriel Boulevard: San Gabriel Boulevard is a north/south principal arterial roadway and is approximately 83-feet wide, with two lanes in each direction with a posted speed limit of 40 MPH. The roadway has a two-way left turn lane separating opposing traffic along San Gabriel Boulevard. Parking along both sides(east and west sides)of San Gabriel Boulevard is restricted to 2-hour parking from 7:00am — 6:00pm, except on Sunday. Land use through this segment of San Gabriel Boulevard is a mix of Industrial/Commercial and Medium Density Residential. Constance Street:Constance Street is an east/west local roadway and is approximately 34-feet wide,with one lane in each direction and no marked centerline to separate opposing traffic along Constance Street. Constance Street has a prima facie speed limit of 25 MPH.Parking along both the north side and the south side of Constance Street is allowed, except on Fridays from 10:00am to 2:00pm due to street sweeping. Constance Street does not allow Trucks over 3 Tons as specified by the modified No Trucks(Symbol)Sign (R5-2). Land use through this segment of Constance is a mix of Medium Density Residential and Industrial/Commercial. CITY OF ROSEMEAD OE AD Prepared By:Transtech Engineers,Inc. I Page 2 of 5 TRAFFIC REVIEW OF PARKING CONDITIONS NEAR 2239 SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD PICTURE SUMMARY: EXISTING CONDITIONS . Driveway Number 2 located at 2239 San t' t Gabriel BlvdConstance Street driveway 12 4 11 " ,4 t€ 1,...-1). I was g ' , viiiim--,7—. - . ..; 4 : ill li 1d lv f ►r •� _ ' TO MEIN , C ohs ice SrPee r Corner of Constance Street and San Gabriel Blvd Il •r - `�' Example of vehicle blocking Driveway -, Number 2 located at 2239 San Gabriel Blvd �.,.. s_ - 4 - driveway access (Constance Street Driveway Number 1 located at 2239 I i —..r t '�' • San Gabriel Blvd(Constance Street a` II .• �• • rte.. '"` _ xI drivewayaccess. ggE 1 li� iI • ..410000: Y EI`g it p -----11-111 �' ��I�� �� - !Iiiiii'A .7, :.„-!...„ ---.- 4 U` r4 - F . F ,- r rte` - `fr•' Constance Street towards San Gabriel Blvd I� _ Existing Stop Sign located approximately . VV 15-feet from southside corner of 1. Tire Shop Driveway located at F Constance Street and San Gabriel Blvd - 8130 Constance Street s.40 I Green Curb should be removed and - . s -replaced with Red Curb Due to Existing r _---I t frill 1 411 - - 81 Ovill 4 . ..,_ Stop Sign ,ia , ,,,,,,, ,,,-„.-1..-1:,:;:.IT''":%"I''" .. '''': i'''1 c Ti i _-7 F',"-: Agm.t44-1.0.- -, ..ielfi., , I ' re _ i , _ - -4 ,, -\-;,?:,,,, . p m ,.�., . _ Existing Green Curb located along the southside of Constance Street just west of San Gabriel Blvd % CITY OF ROSEMEAD 0E .4 EAD Prepared By:Transtech Engineers, Inc. I Page 3 of 5 TRAFFIC REVIEW OF PARKING CONDITIONS NEAR 2239 SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD RECOMMENDATIONS The placement of all traffic control devices is dictated by engineering judgment and based on guidelines found in the CAM UTCD (California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) and the CVC (California Vehicle Code).The installation of all official traffic control devices is also based on an engineering review with justification.After a thorough review of existing conditions, it is recommended that the curb located between driveway Number 1 and Number 2 be painted red to deter vehicles from blocking access to the business driveways. Please refer to Figure 3 for the proposed recommendations. Below is a detailed list of the recommendations: 1. Install approximately 17-feet of red curb along the northside of Constance Street, between driveway 1 and driveway 2 at 2239 San Gabriel Boulevard, per CAMUTCD Section 38.19. • The installation of red curb to the east of this business driveway number 1 will help prevent vehicles from blocking access to both of the driveways. 17 feet is less than the recommended space of 19'to 20'for a parked car. There will still be 46-feet of available curb space west of the business driveway for vehicles to park. 2. Install approximately 10-feet of red curb along the northside of Constance Street,just east of the business driveway number 2 at the NW corner of Constance Street and San Gabriel Boulevard, per CAMUTCD Section 3B.19. • The 10 feet of red curb is essentially in the curve of the corner and any parked vehicles should not be parked here. The installation of red curb in this location will prevent vehicles from blocking access to the business driveway as well as being an obstacle to vehicles making a right turn into the street. 3. The existing field review found that there is an existing green curb painted on the opposite side of Constance Street between the curb return and stop sign (Approx. 14-feet). It is suggested that this curb should be red and not green, per CVC Section 22500; CAMUTCD Section 38.19. It is recommended for the City to contact the Tire Shop located at 8130 Constance Street to inform the business of this suggested recommendation. • Change the curb to red and repainted the 14-feet of curb to red curb,just east of the tire shop driveway located at 8130 Constance Street. The red curb is recommended to be installed along the southside of Constance Street between the corner of Constance Street at San Gabriel Boulevard and the existing Stop Sign. • Before repainting the existing green curb to red curb, it is recommended that the City contact the Tire Shop located at 8130 Constance Street and inform them of the recommendations. Figure 3: Proposed Recommendations CITY OF ROSEMEAD 0 EA AD Prepared By:Transtech Engineers,Inc. I Page 4 of 5 TRAFFIC REVIEW OF PARKING CONDITIONS NEAR 2239 SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD .f Install 17-feet of red curb along Driveway Number 2 located at 2239 4 C Driveway Number 1 located at 2239 San Gabriel Blvd(Constance Street .1 M the northside of Constance j San Gabriel Blvd(Constance Street driveway access). €k' driveway access). Street.Begin Red Curb from the . s.- .,„,„.„.........2 east of Driveway Number 1 and , '• 1` }. end at beginning of Driveway Number 2 ... ......S\ ` Inslontall theeet of red corb st • along northside of _. _ _ ^,% • Constance Street.Begin red curb east of the edge of -11111 0! 10 Driveway Number 2 ending P • at curb edge of curb ramp Constance Street •I t a l` Tire Shop Driveway located at 8130 r . Constance Street , T - Repaint the existing green curb along the southside of Constance Street(14-feet)to red curb beginning east of Tire shop Driveway and ending at the edge of the curb ramp •-••.r----a s-. —ii t-.--. -— Reference:CVC Section 22500;CAMUTCD Section 38.19. CITY OF ROSEMEAD 0 E .AAD Prepared By:Transtech Engineers,Inc. I Page 5 of 5 Attachment B e4* RJA1) Traffic Commission Courtesy Notification NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday,June 3,2021,at the hour of 7:00 p.m.,or soon thereafter as the matter may be heard,the Rosemead Traffic Commission will hold a public meeting in the Council Chambers at City Hall for the purpose of reviewing the parking conditions at 2239 San Gabriel Boulevard. You are being notified of this meeting because your property is within proximity to the location. We encourage your comments regarding traffic safety in this area. Citizens' wishing to comment may do so by calling (626) 569-2100 or via email at publiccomment@cityofrosemead.org by 5:00 p.m.Please identify the topic you wish to comment in your email's subject line.All comments are public record and will be recorded in the official record of the City. Written comments must be addressed to: City of Rosemead Public Works Department 8838 E. Valley Boulevard Rosemead,California 91770 Attention: Public Works Department/Traffic Commission To adhere to the Los Angeles County Health Officer's,updated June 11,2020,Revised Safer at Home Order,this meeting will be held via teleconference and the public will have access to observe the meeting telephonically by calling 1 (267)866-0999, Code ID: 6163-10-9205 or visit www.cityofrosemead.org to watch online.Please note that, in accordance with Governor Newsom's Executive Order N-29-20 and N-35-20,there will not be a physical location from which the public may attend. Again, only comments received by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting,will be accepted.We appreciate your concern for traffic safety in the City of Rosemead. Should you have any questions regarding this letter,please contact the Public Works Department at 626-569-2150. For information please call: Para obtener más informacion,favor de llamar al: I):` 'I , mi Y.. De biet them chi tiet,xin goi: 626-569-2150 Proposed Improvements at 2239 San Gabriel Boulevard li Install.17-feet of red curb along Driveway Number 2 located at 2239 A i Driveway Number 1 located at 2239 San Gabriel Blvd(Constance Street San Gabriel Blvd(Constance Street the northsida of Constance lirdriveway mimosa). driveway acase). Street.Begin Red Curb from the y east of Driveway Number 1 and I s t end at beginning of Driveway . 1 • Number 2 " - t.. m tTs. �+ . •. .�_.. .. � .. _ (* -.� � Install 10-feet of red curb � �.-�t i, f 1 along the northside of • ...1 ,...� , . /� `�r Constance Street Begin red s ;, •=I et - µ •� 10' curb east of the edge of Driveway Number 2 ending at curb edge of curb ramp .� Constance Street t . �. . �! g w....i-+ ...s_-4_ a — 'w 14 t� Tire Shop Driveway located at 8130 '1 Constance Street • , % Repaint the existing green curb along the southslde i of Constance Street(14-feet)to rad curb beginning 1 = A -aet of Tire shop Driveway and ending at the edge o a the curb ramp r r ry T.'"-..k..7....1....- ..__ .r `. Reference:CVC Section 22500;CAMUTCD Section 38.19.