CC - Item 4D - Request for Red Curb 2435 Del Mar Ave•
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS
RO MEAD CITY COUNCIL
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FROM: BIL ROWE, CITY MANAGER
DATE: JANUARY 19, 2005
RE: REQUEST FOR RED CURB AT 2435 DEL MAR AVENUE
The City Engineer received a request from the resident of 2435 Del Mar Avenue for the
installation of red curb due to difficulty exiting the driveway when vehicles are parked in
association with Williams School. Based on field reviews, it appears the parking
problem only exists when school is in session.
The requested parking restrictions will only directly affect 2435 Del Mar Avenue as there
are no other residences fronting the west side of Del Mar Avenue between Highcliff
Street and Melrose Avenue. Therefore, the Traffic Commission recommended installing
10 feet of red curb on each side of the driveway.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Traffic Commission's recommendation to install 10 feet of red curb on each
side of the driveway at 2435 Del Mar Avenue.
Attachment
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Staff Report
Rosemead Traffic Commission
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY
DATE: December 27, 2004
SUBJECT: Request for Red Curb at 2435 Del Mar Avenue
REQUEST
A request was received through the City Engineer's office regarding the
installation of red curb at 2435 Del Mar Avenue. The resident of 2435 Del Mar
Avenue has requested the installation of red curb because of difficulty when
pulling out of this driveway especially when vehicles are parked in association
with Williams School.
CONDITIONS
Del Mar Avenue is a 64 foot wide roadway with parking allowed in front of 2435
Del Mar Avenue. This residence is located between Highcliff Street and Melrose
Avenue and is the only fronting residence in this block. In addition, 2435 Del Mar
Avenue is directly across from Williams School.
Exhibit 1 depicts conditions in the vicinity of 2435 Del Mar Avenue.
DISCUSSION
There does not appear to be a constant problem with parking adjacent to 2435
Del Mar Avenue. However, 2435 Del Mar Avenue is directly across from
Williams School, and it is understandable that some vehicles could park adjacent
to the driveway of 2435 Del Mar Avenue when school is in session.
There are no other fronting residences on the west side of Del Mar Avenue
between Highcliff Street and Melrose Avenue other that 2435 Del Mar Avenue.
Therefore, restricting parking would only directly affect 2435 Del Mar Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the request from the resident of 2435 Del Mar Avenue, field review of
the location and understanding of the parking impacts of Williams School, the
installation of 10 feet of red curb on both sides of the driveway is recommended.
This recommendation is shown on Exhibit 1.
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ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING
JANUARY 6, 2005
A regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by
Chairperson Knapp at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard,
Rosemead.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Knapp, Vice-Chairperson Matsdorf and
Commissioner Quintanilla
Absent: Commissioner Benjamin
Pledge of Allegiance: Vice-Chairperson Matsdorf
Invocation: Chairperson Knapp
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 2, 2004
It was moved by Commissioner Matsdorf, seconded by Commissioner
Quintanilla, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes for December 2,
2004.
II. REORGANIZATION OF THE ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
It was moved by Commissioner Quintanilla, seconded by Commissioner
Matsdorf to defer the reorganization to the month of February in order for
Commissioner Benjamin to be present.
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None
IV. OLD BUSINESS - None
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V. A. REQUEST FOR AUDIBLE PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS AT WALNUT
GROVE AND LANDISVIEW LANE
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report and passed out
some pictures of the intersection to the Commission.
After some discussion amongst the Commission, it agreed upon to defer
this item to the February Traffic Commission Meeting for further
information.
B. REQUEST FOR RED CURB ON GLADYS AVENUE SOUTH OF
GARVEY AVENUE (WALGREENS)
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report
Recommendation:
Staff was looking for Traffic Commission direction on this item. It is
understandable that Walgreens would like easier access to it's delivery
dock. However, removing parking in front of 2749 Gladys Avenue may
be a hardship to the residents. Staff is leaning towards a compromise by
removing 17 feet of parking in front of 2749 Gladys Avenue. This would
provide a remaining 20 feet of parking and provide a clearance to the
delivery dock driveway.
Staff recommends the Traffic Commission obtain public comment and
direct staff on this item.
Assistant City Manager Wagner stated that the owner of the Pawn Shop
had no problem with the recommendation and thought it was a good
idea.
After some discussion amongst the Commission, it was moved by
Commissioner Matsdorf, seconded by Commissioner Quintanilla, and
carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation,
to remove 17 feet of parking in front of 2749 Gladys Avenue, and inform
the residents when this item goes to City Council.
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C. REQUEST FOR RED CURB AT 2435 DEL MAR AVENUE
00* Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report.
Recommendation:
w Based on the request from the resident of 2435 Del Mar Avenue, field
review of the location and understanding of the parking impacts of
Williams School, the installation of 10 feet of red curb on both sides of the
driveway was recommended.
Wilson Chow (Property Owner of 2435 Del Mar Avenue), sent a letter
stating:
"My house is across the Dan T. Williams School, during school season,
people always park in front of my property waiting for their children.
People also love to park their "FOR SALE SIGN" vehicles in front of our
property all the time. Parents and friends love to chat and smoke beside
the cars. Every time when we exit my driveway, we cannot see through
the traffic on both sides, it is very dangerous and unsafe. That's why I
really need a "RED CURB" to protect the safety of our whole family."
It was moved by Commissioner Matsdorf, seconded by Commissioner
Quintanilla and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's
recommendation.
D. REQUEST FOR RED CURB ON GERNERT AVENUE AT STEELE
STREET
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report.
Recommendation:
Based on the request from the resident and field review of the location, the
installation of 20 feet of red curb on Gernert Avenue north and south of
Steele Street was recommended.
It was moved Commissioner Knapp, seconded by Commissioner
Matsdorf, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's
recommendation.
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VI. STAFF REPORTS
The Commission was informed that the signal operation at Rio Hondo
Avenue/Valley Boulevard/ Mission Drive was approved by the Rosemead City
Council.
VII.
Commissioner Knapp stated the tuning on the signal southbound on Del Mar at
Garvey eastbound is out of sync. The Traffic Engineer will investigate.
Commissioner Knapp also stated that at the new McDonalds, traveling on
Walnut Grove south from Mission, there seems to be a bottleneck at this
location turning into the McDonalds.
Assistant City Manager Wagner stated that red curb will be just painted at this
location, according to the plans.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:50 p.m. with 26 people, mostly students, in the audience.
The next regular meeting of the Traffic Commission is scheduled for February 3,
2005.