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CC - Item 4G - Rquest to Install Red Curb Between 2482 and 2476 New AvenueTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL FROM: BILL CROWE, CITY MANAGER DATE: SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 RE: REQUEST TO INSTALL RED CURB BETWEEN 2482 AND 2476 NEW AVENUE This item was placed on the Traffic Commission Agenda at the request of Mr. Ken Heng of 2482 New Avenue. Mr. Heng requested red curb be installed between the driveways at 2482 and 2476 New Avenue. He indicated that vehicles park between the driveways and block access to his driveway. The space between the driveways is approximately 13 feet. It was determined that installation of red curb between 2482 and 2476 New Avenue would not significantly affect the on-street parking on New Avenue. The Traffic Commission recommended installing the red curb. RECOMMENDATION Approve the Traffic Commission's recommendation to install red curb between 2482 and 2476 New Avenue. Attachment SEP 2 8 2004 . tSE M JUL.28'2004 07:46 I, III c. vvI v. Staff Revart Rosemead Traffic Commission TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSSION FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY DATE: July 27, 2004 RE: Request to Install Red Curb between 2482 and 2476 New. Avenue REQUEST Staff received a request from Mr. Ken Hang of 2482 New Avenue. Mr. Heng is requesting the installation of red curb between 2482 and 2476 New Avenue. He indicates that vehicles park at this location and block access to his driveway. Mr. Hang has provided pictures of the location. CONDITIONS Exhibit 1 depicts conditions at the driveways of 2482 and 2476 New Avenue. There is approximately 13 feet of curb space between the driveways in question. DISCUSSION Field observation of the location was made during the morning period. There were vehicles parked on the east side of New Avenue north and south of the curb in question. In addition, parking on the west side of the street was also occupied. Due to the multi-family residential uses in the area, it's not unusual to have on-street parking heavily occupied. As identified in Exhibit 1, the curb space between 2482 and 2476 New Avenue is approximately 13 feet. This is less than the 20 foot minimum length used for parking spaces. The installation of red curb between 2482 and 2476 New Avenue would not significantly affect the on-street parking on New Avenue. There is parking space available on New Avenue north and south of this location that vehicles associated with the, multi-family uses can utilize.. JUL.28'2004 07;47 - ;4001 r.vooivor August 5, 2004 Tram Commission Aftaing Request to install Red Curb between 2482 and 2475 New Avenue Page 2 of 2 RECOMMENDATION The installation of 13 feet of red curb between 2482 and 2476 New Avenue is recommended. This recommendation is depicted on Exhibit t. Attachment P: DS-IWVIINRSM004 Agatbas 8 DocumeMSVUg•24S2 &2476 New RC requW.doc - vd~ N ~ a N l/d Cie Va m N oI i 1/d i .5-ez m .t N w °0 m ~D Q z m t) > V ) ' o cn z r o a. L) u (4 a. CC) F, C X W W i -s b I: S*/Z ~ W z I , m V W m O W N O a- 0 a ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 5, 2004 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, Commisioner Quintanilla & Commissioner Benjamin Absent: Commissioner Baffo Pledge of Allegiance: Chairperson Matsdorf Invocation: Commissioner Knapp I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Tuly 8, 2004 The July minutes were deferred to a later date. II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None III. OLD BUSINESS - None IV. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR MODIFY CURB ZONES AND INSTALL "NO U-TURN" SIGNS IN FRONT OF WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON DEL MAR AVENUE Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. RECOMMENDATION: It was recommended the curb zones in front of Williams School on Del Mar Avenue be repainted with the changes proposed in Exhibit 1. These changes include painting over (or removing) the existing yellow curbs. The yellow curbs in front of the school will become white to be consistent with other school loading zones. The yellow curb in front of the school's parking lot will become green with "20 Minute" stenciled on the curb. It was further recommended that "No U-Turn' signs be installed for southbound traffic. These signs are to be posted at the driveways to the parking lot of the school. Speaking before the Commission was: Joyce Kiley 1149 Sunset Briar Glendale, California Ms. Kiley is the owner of the property at 2464 Del Mar Avenue in Rosemead. She is opposed to the "No U-Turn" sign in front of her property, because her tenants make U-turns in order to park in front of her property. Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki recommended that the "No U-Turn" sign be installed at Highchff. It was moved by Commissioner Benjamin, seconded by Commissioner Quintanilla, and carried unanimously to install a "No U-Turn' sign on Highcliff Street. B. REQUEST TO INSTALL RED CURB AT 2482 NEW AVENUE Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. RECOMMENDATION: The installation of 13 feet of red curb between 2482 and 2476 New Avenue was recommended. Speaking before the Commission was: Mr. Ken Heng 2482 New Avenue Rosemead, California 91770 Mr. Heng stated that he is in favor of the red curb because people continue to block his driveway. It was moved by Vice-Chairperson Matsdorf, seconded by Commissioner Quintanilla, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. V. STAFF REPORT - None VI. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Quintanilla asked what took place on the south side of town regarding the Wal-Mart. Assistant City Manager Don Wagner stated that several opponents of Wal-Mart showed up at the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor's Meeting and indicated that they were opposed to the future Wal-Mart The Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for August 16th, at the Rosemead High School Auditorium and the City Council will also meet at the High School on September 71h. Chairperson Knapp stated that the timing of the signal at Walnut Grove and Valley Boulevard is off. VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come •before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned.