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CC - Item 4H - Request for Parking Restrictions 79665 Graves Ave.j TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS ROSEME CITY COUNCIL FROM: BILL CR E, CITY MANAGER DATE: FEBRUARY 8, 2006 • RE: REQUEST FOR PARKING RESTRICTION ADJACENT TO A FIRE HYDRANT TO BE REDUCED AT 7665 GRAVES AVENUE At the January 24, 2006 meeting, the applicant requested that this item be deferred. Attached is a copy of a registered letter mailed to the applicant and a copy of the staff report from the January 24th meeting. COUNCIL AGENDA (FEB ITEM No. 14 Cz-~ 20M 0 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS ROSEME CITY COUNCIL FROM: BILL CR E, CITY MANAGER DATE: FEBRUARY 8, 2006 0 RE: REQUEST FOR PARKING RESTRICTION ADJACENT TO A FIRE HYDRANT TO BE REDUCED AT 7665 GRAVES AVENUE At the January 24, 2006 meeting, the applicant requested that this item be deferred. Attached is a copy of a registered letter mailed to the applicant and a copy of the staff report from the January 24 meeting. MAYOR: JAY T. IMPERIAL MAYOR PRO TEM: GARY A. TAYLOR COUNCILMEMBERS: MARGARETCLARK JOHN H. NUNEZ JOHN TRAN 0 Bitch-. oseffcad 8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD • P.O. BOX 399 ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA 91770 TELEPHONE (626) 569-2100 FAX (626) 307-9218 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED January 31, 2006 Ms. Dolly C. Leong 8455 Mission Drive Rosemead, CA 91770 Re: Request for Parking Restriction Adjacent to a Fire Hydrant Be Reduced at 7655 Graves Avenue Dear Ms. Leong: At the September 2005 Traffic Commission Meeting, the Traffic Commission denied your request to reduce the parking restriction adjacent to the fire hydrant in front of 7655 Graves Avenue. The Traffic Commission also referred this matter to the City Council for consideration. This matter will be considered by the City Council at the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2006, at 8:00 p.m. • Enclosed is a copy of the City Council Staff Report, which includes the Traffic Commission staff reports from July 2005 and September 2005. Very truly yours, CITY OF ROSEMEAD Ken Rukavina, P.E. City Engineer Staf epor TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS ROSEMEA{DCIITY COUNCIL FROM: BILL CROV}~~V"E, CITY MANAGER DATE: JANUARY 18, 2006 RE: REQUEST FOR PARKING RESTRICTION ADJACENT TO A FIRE HYDRANT BE REDUCED AT 7665 GRAVES AVENUE A property owner requested that the parking restriction adjacent to a fire hydrant in front her property at 7665 Graves Avenue be reduced. The property owner also requested that the fire hydrant be relocated. Pursuant to the California Vehicle Code, parking is restricted within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. California Vehicle Code Section 22514 (b) allows local agencies to reduce this distance if an agency adopts and ordinance or resolution reducing the distance. Staff recommended that the property owner's request be denied. The Traffic Commission deliberated this matter and the request was denied and referred to the City Council. 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N 0 U m m ` > 7 m O V M m E t ° D S 4 ~ `O D • 45544 F.004i005 • • Staff Report Rosemead Traffic Commission TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSSION FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY DATE: September 27, 2005 RE: Request for Parking Restriction Adjacent to a Fire Hydrant be Reduce - 7665 Graves Avenue - Follow-up DISCUSSION At the Traffic Commission's regular meeting on August 4, 2005, this item was discussed. Ms. Dolly Leong gave testimony to the Commission and suggested the Commission delay action on the item until specific questions she had could be answered. Ms. Leong indicated that City plans for Tract 47192 show that the fire hydrant was to be installed at the property line of the project. She further indicated that the water company indicated to her that the water company has no control over where the fire hydrants are placed. Ms. Leong requested Commission delay action until City staff could answer these questions more sufficiently. I requested the City Engineer respond to Ms. Leong's questions. Attached is a memorandum from the City-Engineer. RECOMMENDATION Based on the August agenda item and the City Engineer's memorandum, it is recommended the request to reduce the distance a vehicle can park next to the fire hydrant in front of 7665 Graves Avenue be denied. There are no recommended changes to the parking restrictions on Graves Avenue between 7651 and 7715 Graves Avenue. Attachment o:I n15606-Rsd TE 2005-MTraffic Commiss. Agendas\Octoher-Graves Fire Hydrant Follow-up.doc L_ J MEMORANDUM 0 TO: JOANNE ITAGAKI, DEPUTY TRAFFIC ENGINEER FROM: KEN RUKAVINA, CITY EGINEER DATE: AUGUST 17, 2005 SUBJECT: FIRE HYDRANT @ 7665 GRAVES AVENUE The fire hydrant at the subject location was installed in August 1997. A permit was issued to Southern California Water Company for this and other water-related facilities associated with the development of Tract 47192 at the intersection of Del Mar Avenue and Graves Avenue. A copy of the permit and plans for the proposed water facilities, including the fire hydrants, are attached. Title 20 of the Los Angeles County Government Code governs size, type and location of fire hydrants. However, the code is not specific as to the placement of fire hydrants along a street frontage. The code does state that the location of fire hydrants shall be approved by the fire chief or fire marshal and by the road commissioner. There are no standards with regard to the placement of above-ground facilities directly in line with a property line. Generally, the attempt is made to place all above ground facilities, whether it be fire hydrants, street lights, etc., in the vicinity of a property line; however, the City has the right to place necessary public facilities anywhere along a property frontage. Plans for the subject fire hydrant show it to be placed in the vicinity of the property line between 7665 and 7701 Graves Avenue, but since dimensions are not given, the planned location of the fire hydrant within the parkway can be considered more schematic than specific. The City's public works inspector would have approved the location. I have investigated the site and determined that there is adequate curb length for one parking space without encroaching into the "no parking" zone of the fire hydrant. Even if the hydrant were shifted east to the property line, only one parking space would still be available. Therefore, I do not recommend any action be taken. MAYOR: JAY T IMPERIAL MAYOR PRO TEM: GARY A. TAYLOR COUNC"EMBER9: MARGARET CLARK JOHN H. NUtJEZ JOHN TRAN August 17, 2005 Ms. Dolly C. Leong 8455 Mission Drive Rosemead, CA 91770 Re: Tentative Map 47192 Dear Ms. Leong: - . 0 • %sefficad 8838 E. VALLEY BOULEVARD • P.O. BOX 399 ' ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA 91770 TELEPHONE (626) 569-2100 FAX (626) 307-9218 Pursuant to your request dated August 8, 2005, we offer the following: 1. The fire hydrant was approved to be in the vicinity of the property line between 7665 and 7701 Graves Avenue. There is no requirement or City/County standard that the fire hydrant be located directly in line with a property line. 2. The permit for the installation of the fire hydrant is attached. 3. Melrose Avenue is a public street. Sincerely, CITY OF ROSEMEAD Ken Rukawna, P.E: City Engineer Enc. m .1 H W a ~a 0 3 U a as . a s F H U a i Q 0 U z W C z 0 a 4 D z 0 U z 0 U 0 0 LL. z 0 Q U J COL. I I v` W 7 l.c1 4 r ~ W 0 ~ c9 ~ fll r ~ 07 N ~ v •v gr Q S mtp m N m O 0 ~ LL O C cc. C i C O t pa C s 4 s N V • C g. r • ~ P C11- . a ~ytQ ■ C W O ~t P V A = i o ~ 3 1112 CL a a s , .y 3 • all b~a@ a s a r0 ,r E ~Ss ° r . w a m : 1 . U, u z Q N N LL 0 w 0 W F W LL Q co 2 F z 0 to X co Ml W z a x W IL a) 4 N! N I » M N o Q,. a o . ~m N W W Lu 7 W i > i f z D 01 W } ~ D i N z ` n a~ Ya r UUE~~a s tob -4 U, CL a - S~ a Pia S ~ - 5 O ~ N A = • ~ ~ ~ C 2 g s L6 CM a C oo m o - 1-3 w u 9 W n~ C b La 4 IL 0 CL -0 w U. t c i h p~ a W toA v a Cv ~J ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION OCTOBER 6, 2005 The regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chairman Quintanilla at 7:00 pm, 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 Knapp Invocation: Commissioner Quintanilla 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - August 4, 2005 It was moved by Commissioner Matsdorf, seconded by Commissioner Knapp and carried unanimously to approve the minutes for August 4, 2005 and September 1, 2005 meetings. H. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None III. OLD BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR PARIUNG RESTRICTION ADJACENT TO A FIRE HYDRANT BE REDUCED - 7665 GRAVES AVENUE Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. Recommendation: Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki noted that this item had been continued from the August 4, 2005, meeting at the request of Ms. Dolly Leong to allow her adequate time for preparation for the hearing. She also noted that the recommendation remains unchanged, i.e., based on the field observation and measurements, it was recommended the request to reduce the distance a vehicle can park next to the fire hydrant in front of 7665 Graves Avenue be denied. There are no recommended changes to the parking restrictions on Graves Avenue between 7651 and 7715 Graves Avenue. • s Speaking before the Commission was: Dolly Leong (Property Owner) 8455 Mission Drive Rosemead, CA 91770 Ms. Leong asked if the Commissioners had received a letter she sent them on this subject. She also expressed disappointment that staff is again recommending denial. Ms. Leong stated that she had been in contact with Dean Robinson, a water company executive, and that he told her the water company has no objection to moving the fire hydrant which she hoped would provide additional parking at this location. Ms. Leong said she cannot understand why there are eight parking spaces in front of the other properties on Graves Avenue and only one parking space in front of her property at 7665 Graves Avenue. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki explained that even if the fire hydrant were relocated a few feet, there would still not be enough space for a second parking space in front of 7665 Graves Avenue. She noted that an automobile must be parked at least fifteen feet from a fire hydrant according to Traffic Code 22514.B. Commissioner Knapp said that she feels the item should be continued to allow the Commissioners to speak with Dean Robinson about moving the fire hydrant. Commissioner Matsdorf pointed out that the matter will be referred to the City Council anyway and, in the interests of progress, suggested that the Commission make a decision tonight. It was moved by Commissioner Matsdorf, seconded by Commissioner Knapp, and carried unanimously to accept the recommendation of the Deputy Traffic Engineer and deny this request. IV. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR CURB MARKINGS AT 3953 MUSCATEL AVENUE Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. Recommendation: It was recommended that the Traffic Commission receive comment from the Chamber to determine which curb marking would best meet their needs. Staff has no objection to the installation of curb markings except for red or blue as stated previously. • Staff Report Rosemead Traffic Commission TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSSION FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY DATE: June 29, 2005 RE: Request for Parking Restriction Adjacent to a Fire Hydrant be Reduce - 7665 Graves Avenue REQUEST Staff received a letter (attached) from Ms. Dolly Leong regarding parking in front of 7665 Graves Avenue. Ms. Leong was concerned that the existing fire hydrant in front of 7665 Graves Avenue reduces the length of available parking in front of 7665 Graves Avenue. In Ms. Leong's letter, she has requested that the fire hydrant be relocated. She has also requested that vehicles be allowed to park closer to the fire hydrant than the usual 15 foot restriction. CONDITIONS Graves Avenue in the vicinity of 7665 Graves Avenue transitions from a width of 55 feet to 64 feet. There is one lane of traffic in each direction separated by a two-way left-tum lane. Exhibit A depicts the north curb line of Graves Avenue between 7651 and 7715 Graves Avenue. Pictures will be available at the Traffic Commission meeting. DISCUSSION Field observation of Graves Avenue was made during the early afternoon hours. On-street parking on the north side of Graves Avenue in the subject area was occupied with 4 vehicles parked between 7651 and 7715 Graves Avenue. There was one vehicle parked in front of 7665 Graves Avenue. As shown on Exhibit A, the frontage of 7665 Graves Avenue is approximately 55 feet wide. A fire hydrant is located approximately 9 feet from the east property line. There is approximately 28 feet between the fire hydrant and the driveway. The remaining 18 feet is driveway. Based on the location of the fire hydrant, there is approximately 13 feet of available parking in front of 7665 Graves Avenue. • 0 July 7, 2005 Traffic Commission Meeting Request for Parking Restriction Adjacent to a Fire Hydrant be Reduced - 7765 Graves Avenue Page 2 of 2 Ms. Leong has asked that the fire hydrant be relocated. Development projects are often required to install fire hydrants at the direction of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. When the project is under construction, the City's Public Works Department issues a permit to install fire hydrants at the direction of the water company. The water company directs where the fire hydrants are to be located. As such, there is no reason for the fire hydrant to be relocated. However, if Ms. Leong still wishes to have the fire hydrant relocated, she can inquire with the Southern California Water company. If relocation is acceptable, Ms. Leong can pay for the cost to relocate the fire hydrant. Ms. Leong has further requested that vehicles be allowed to park closer than 15 feet to the fire hydrant. She correctly states that California Vehicle Code Section 22514 (b) allows local agencies to reduce this distance if the agency adopts an ordinance or resolution reducing that distance. However, staff would not support such an ordinance since there has not been any previous need to reduce this distance. The 15 foot parking restriction from a fire hydrant is commonly known by motorists and does not require the City to make special notification such as red curb painted at each fire hydrant throughout the City. The parking in front of 7665 Graves Avenue is limited to one parking space. This parking space is minimal in length and provides enough space for most vehicles to park without blocking the driveway or fire hydrant. Kr-UUMMtNUA 1 IUN Based on the field observation and measurements, it is recommended the request to reduce the distance a vehicle can park next to the fire hydrant in front of 7665 Graves Avenue be denied. There are no recommended changes to the parking restrictions on Graves Avenue between 7651 and 7715 Graves Avenue. Attachment 18-May-05 TO, . ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION' 8838 E. VALLEY BLVD. ROSEMEAD, CA. 91770 FAX (626) 307-9218 RE: 7665 Graves Ave.: Parking restriction, parking limitations, pavement marking etc. Dear Chairperson, traffic commissioners We submit the following for your consideration not limited to the referenced above : (1) Fire hydrant was incorrectly Installed 9 feet encroached Into 7665 Graves Ave. Exh.1 Exh.2 I frontage: 52 feet 9 w 13 `15 15® Exh.3 Therefore, only one car street parking space. This-only available one car parking space was occupied 7655 Graves Ave. on May 14, 2005. that I had no space to park. The residents C 7665 Graves Ave. have more than one car. (3) 7701 Graves( Lot 31 of T.M.47192 - 31 lots subdivision) ExhA 7701 - 7735 Graves Ave. (fronts on Graves Ave) have 2 car garage, 2 parking space driveways + one or more street parkings.) Le. 5 + (4) City of San Gabriel : Reduced distance from Fire Hydrants . Exh.5 feet from-F.H. ( 3 feet on 418 W. Bencamp 3 feet on 420 Bencamp ) (5) Veh. Code S22514 (b) Reduce Distance Exh.6 Due to not limited the circumstances listed above, we request you: (2) 7665 Graves Ave. - limits Street frontage iess: F.H.encroach Less: driveway to rear yard Less: no parking from F.H Net frontage (1) To relocate the improperly installed Fire Hydrants (F.H) thetencroached 9 feet CD 7665 Graves Ave., or (2) No parking restriction or distance from this fire hydrant not limited due to City's errors and/or potential fraud of the owners of Lm. 47192 intentionailly installed this fire hydrant that encroached nine (9) feet into our property (7665 Graves Ave) or, (3) Reduce distance from this fire hydrant etc. Thank You. Yours Truly, Doll C. ng P.O. Box 6939 Rosemead, Ca. 91770 (626)287.4033 Encl. : • i RE: 7665 Graves Ave: Parking restrictions: Fire Hydrant - EXHIBIT 1 F-j 0 RE: 7665 Graves Ave: Parking restrictions: Fire Hydrant - EXHIBIT 2 ..5285. 25 ' . -SCALE 1" - 80 COOE3950 CO c HIGHC"LIF' 0 a Q M W °s s .I U7 I I~ r l ~or4 ~ ~y 1 ~3 iQ 71,1, r r W Q 4 Q ~W 0 • i RE: 7665 Graves Ave: Parking restrictions: Fire Hydrant - EXHIBIT 3 RE: 7665 Graves Ave: Parking restrictions: Fire Hydrant - EXHIBIT 4 • RE: 7665 Graves Ave: Parking restrictions: Fire Hydrant - EXHIBIT 5 L tf o-- r~v-r f pjp ptt s t444JO -9 RE: 7665 Graves Ave: Parking restrictions: Fire Hydrant - EXHIBIT 7 ')a*~ P"-Wiswtvv u Q ~ O W Q W Ul D Lr) z O a n m - (n V) LLI X Lj_ O w o W c~ Q U o w LL. w } IS) 1L! } vi r= m i 1 ~ 6 ~.1^ i Y Y a z o U < W M Z O 0 0 ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION AUGUST 4, 2005 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 Knapp Invocation: Commissioner Quintanilla I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Tuly 7, 2005 It was moved by Commissioner Matsdorf, seconded by Commissioner Knapp, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes for July 7, 2005. II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None III. OLD BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR PARKING RESTRICTION ADTACENT TO A FIRE HYDRANT BE REDUCED - 7665 GRAVES AVENUE Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. Recommendation: Based on the field observation and measurements, it was recommended the request to reduce the distance a vehicle can park next to the fire hydrant in front of 7665 Graves Avenue be denied. There are no recommended changes to the parking restrictions on Graves Avenue between 7651 and 7715 Graves Avenue. 0 0 Speaking before the Commission was: Dolly Leong (Property Owner) 7665 Graves Avenue Rosemead, California 91770 Ms. Leong stated that she has spoken to City staff and does not agree with the findings of the Traffic Engineer. She does not feel there is adequate parking in front of this location. Ms. Leong urged the Commission not to make a decision tonight until all the facts have been re-examined. Commissioner Knapp stated that she agrees with Ms. Leong and wants to look further into this before making a decision It was moved by Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner Matsdorf, and carried unanimously to defer this item until staff can look further into it and bring it back to the October meeting. IV. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT DEL MAR AVENUE AND HIGHCLIFF STREET Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. Recommendation: Based on the guidelines of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (=CD), the intersection of Del Mar Avenue and Highcliff Street does not satisfy any of the 8 warrants for the installation of a traffic signal. Therefore, the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Del Mar Avenue and Highcliff Street was not recommended at this time.