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CC - Item 4E - Request for red curb in front of 3303 Del Mar AvenueTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS ROSEMgADD CITY COUNCIL FROM: BILL CRIDWE, CITY MANAGER DATE: OCTOBER 20, 2004 RE: REQUEST FOR RED CURB IN FRONT OF 3303 DEL MAR AVENUE The owner of 3303, Del Mar Avenue requested installation of red curb in front of his property and time limit parking in front of 3313 Del Mar Avenue. His request was in response to notification by Planning Department of a proposed residential project at 3313 Del Mar Avenue recently under consideration by the Planning Commission. Discussions with the property owner at 3303 Del Mar Avenue indicate that he would like the red curb because visibility of southbound vehicles from his driveway is difficult, especially when trucks are parked at this location. Field observations during the mid- morning period noted a vehicle parked at the subject location. The property at 3303 Del Mar Avenue has on-site parking behind the building. The Traffic Commission recommended installation of red curb in front of 3303 Del Mar, Avenue to provide additional sight distance for motorists exiting the property. The request for time limit parking will not be considered until such time when, or if, the development at 3313 Del Mar Avenue proves to cause a parking problem. The proposed residential development will provide on-site parking as well as that for guests. Approve the Traffic Commission's recommendation to install red curb in front of 3303 Del Mar Avenue. Attachment COUNCIL AGENDA OCT 2 6 2004 (TEM No. 1 . &-1 -6 staff Reoort Rosemead Traffic Commission. TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY DATE: September 29, 2004 SUBJECT: Request for Red Curb In Front of 3303 Del Mar Avenue RE U T Mr. Daniel Deng owner of 3303 Del Mar Avenue has requested staff to review the possible installation of red curb in front of his property. His request came through the Planning Department when he was notified of plans for a future project at 3313 Del Mar Avenue, adjacent to his building. Mr. Deng has also requested consideration of time limit parking in front of 3313 Del Mar Avenue because of the proposed residential use. However, at this time, staff proposes to postpone analysis of the time limit parking until such time when, or if, the residential development proves to cause a problem with long-term parking. Exhibit 1 depicts the curb frontage at 3303 Del Mar Avenue. Parking is allowed on both sides of Del Mar Avenue. There are two lanes of traffic in each direction of Del Mar Avenue separated by a double yellow centerline. DISCUSSION Field observation of the location was made during the mid-morning period. There was one vehicle parked in front of 3303 Del Mar Avenue. The property at 3303 Del Mar Avenue has on-site parking behind the building. Discussions with Mr. Deng indicate that he would like the red curb in front of his property because visibility of southbound vehicles on Del Mar Avenue is difficult. Sometimes trucks are parked in front of his property. In addition, there is no two- way Iett turn lane to provide a "refuge" for'left turns out of the property: As identified in Exhibit 1, the curb frontage at 3303 Del Mar Avenue is approximately 50 feet with the existing driveway. This allows for approximately 30 feet of parking directly in front of 3303 Del Mar Avenue. The curb frontage at , 3261 Del Mar Avenue (south of subject property) Is also 50 feet with an existing driveway. There was one vehicle parked in front of 3261 Del Mar Avenue. The proposed residential development at 3313 Del Mar Avenue (north of subject property) will provide on-site parking. This will include parking for guests. It is anticipated that some overflow may occur on Del Mar Avenue. However, staff October 7, 2004 Traffic Commission Meeting Request for Red Curb in Front of 3303 Del Mar Avenue Page 2 of 2 does not believe the removal of parking in front of 3303 Del Mar Avenue will be significant. RECOMMENDATION The installation of red curb in front of, 3303 Del Mar Avenue is recommended. This red curb will provide additional sight distance for motorists exiting the property. It will not significantly affect the neighboring°businesses. . Attachment P:IO -1 WJN\R8LT2 4 AQandap a Oocumenis\Oct-MO3 Del Mar RC requestdoc e a -so tL 3261 Dorothy street ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 7, 2004 A regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Vice- Chairperson Matsdorf at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead. ROLL CALL Present: Vice-Chairperson Matsdorf, Commissioner Quintanilla, Commissioner Baffo & Commissioner Benjamin Absent: Chairperson Knapp Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Baffo Invocation: Commissioner Benjamin I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - July 8, 2004 It was moved by Commissioner Baffo, seconded by Commissioner Benjamin and carried unanimously to approve the minutes for July 8, 2004. It was moved by Commissioner Benjamin, seconded by Commissioner Quintanilla to approve the minutes for August 5, 2004 Vote results: Yes: Vice-Chairperson Matsdorf, Commissioner Quintanilla and Commissioner Benjamin Noes: None Absent: Chairperson Knapp Abstain: Commissioner Baffo II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - None III. OLD BUSINESS - None IV. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR RED CURB IN FRONT OF 3303 DEL MAR AVENUE Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. Recommendation: The installation of red curb in front of 3303 Del Mar Avenue was recommended. This red curb will provide additional sight distance for motorists existing the property. It will not significantly affect the neighboring businesses. It was moved by Commissioner Benjamin, seconded by Commissioner Baffo, and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. B. REQUEST FOR PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON EARLE AVENUE NORTH OF GARVEY AVENUE Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki presented the staff report. Recommendation: The installation of red curb was recommended. Though we do not like to paint red curb on fire hydrants because enforcement of this parking restriction can be made without red curb, we believe this will better direct vehicles to park in .appropriate locations. It will also provide a clearer travel path immediately north of Garvey Avenue on Earle Avenue. Speaking before the Commission was:. Mr. Smally (Dollar Rent-a-Car) Mr. Smally stated that after hearing the Traffic Engineer's recommendation and looking at the exhibit, he realized that he misunderstood where the red curb was to be installed, and therefore, had no problem with the Engineer's recommendation. It was moved by Commissioner Baffo, seconded by Commissioner Benjamin and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation. V. STAFF REPORTS Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that the last two Traffic Commission items that went before the City Council were approved. Assistant City Manager asked if any of the Commissioners were interested in attending the "2004 Traffic Commissioner's Workshop". Commissioners Baffo and Commissioner Benjamin expressed their interest in going. The rest will notify us later. VI. COMMISSIONER REPORTS - None VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m., with 5 people in the audience. The next regular meeting of the Traffic Commission is set for November 4, 2004.