CC - Item IV B - Request For Signage At 4655 Fendyke Avestaf epor
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
FROM: FRANK G. TRIPEPI, CITY MANAGER
DATE: MARCH 20, 2000
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR SIGNAGE AT 4655 FEN DYKE AVENUE
DISCUSSION
This is a request from resident Dorothy Chu, for the installation of reflectors in front of her
residence located 4655 Fendyke Avenue, due to two prior incidents where vehicles have
run onto her property.
Based on data from the reported accident history and a field review of Fendyke Avenue
and Barrette Street, there were tire marks visible on the street indicating some high speed
travel in the vicinity. At the December meeting, the Traffic Commission voted 3-0 to
approve the amended staff recommendation to include the installation of reflectors and red
curb on the 25'-0" of curb between driveways.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Rosemead City Council APPROVE the installation of W56 sign
with a yellow Type N-1 marker on Fendyke Avenue directly across from Barrette Street (as
- shown in Figure 1) and of 25 feet of red curb in between the driveways.
EXHIBITS:
Exhibit A - Staff report, dated November 23, 1999
Exhibit B - Traffic Commission Minutes for December 2, 1999 COUNCI L L
MAR 2 8 2000
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TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY
DATE: NOVEMBER 23, 1999
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR SIGNAGE AT 4655 FENDYKE AVENUE
REQUEST
A request (letter attached) has been received from Ms. Dorothy Y. Chu of 4655
Fendyke Avenue. Ms. Chu is requesting the installation of "reflectors" in front of
her residence to "deter drivers from running up" the driveway. Ms. Chu indicates
she has experienced two incidents where vehicles have run on to her property
causing damage.
CONDITIONS
Fendyke Avenue is a north/south residential roadway with no existing striping on
the street. The roadway is 30 feet wide with parking allowed on both sides of the
street except during street sweeping days. The prima facie speed limit on the
roadway is 25 mph.
Ms. Chu's residence; 4655 Fendyke Avenue, is directly across from Barrette
Street. Barrette Street is a 30-foot wide east/west roadway also with no existing
striping on the street. The prima-facie speed limit is 25 mph.
Figure 1 depicts conditions at the subject location (to. be available at the Traffic
Commission meeting).
DATA
The reported accident history at the intersection of Fendyke Avenue and Barrette
Street was reviewed for the period beginning January 1, 1996 through June 30,
1999. This review indicated no reported accidents at the intersection.
DISCUSSION
Field review of the intersection of Fendyke Avenue/Barrette Street revealed
some tire marks in the street indicating some high-speed travel through the
intersection. There were no visible marks on the curb. Fendyke Avenue north of
Barrette Street is a cul-de-sac. Therefore, the majority of traffic is likely turning
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westbound to southbound and northbound to eastbound. This is supported by
the tire marks of the intersection.
As depicted in Figure 1, there is an existing street light located in front of 4655
Fendyke Avenue. The location of this street light would be appropriate for the
installation of signs warning of the 'T condition of the intersection.
RECOMMENDATION
The installation of a W56 sign with a yellow Type N-1 marker is recommended on
Fendyke Avenue directly across from Barrette Street. This recommendation is
depicted in Figure 1.
Attachments
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September 16, 1999
City of Rosemead
8838 E. Valley Bl,
Rosemead, CA 91
Attention- Traffic
Gentlemen
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city. I live on 4655
someone ran their a
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Toyota van up my di
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of the City of Rosemead since 1987. I am very happy to be in this
ndyke Avenue, where Barrette Street ends. A few years ago, I had
mo my Planter and destroyed the bricks and I repaired it myself.
1999, upon our return from a short trip to San Diego at I0:30 pm
ge door had a hole and a crack (from top to bottom) on the left
neighbor (who called the police), someone had driven their
!way and hit my garage door. To replace a planter was easy for
replace the garage door, and it was costly.
I am requesting that e city perhaps can put up reflectors on the light•pole in front of my
house or other means o deter drivers from running up my driveway or into my property
Thank you in advance
Sincerely,
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Dorothy Y- Chu
4655 Fendyke Avenue
Rosemead, CA 91770
your considerations.
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Install W56
sign and
yellow Type
N-1 marker.
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Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that rumble strips are generally installed to
advise the motorists of a particular situation.
Chairperson Knapp asked Mrs. Peters if the residents have ever considered asking
the City to install sidewalks.
Mrs. Peters stated that she does not feel sidewalks would help the situation.
Chairperson Knapp stated that whatever the Commission recommends tonight
goes to the City Council for their approval.
Commissioner Ruiz recommended that a study be done at this location to install
rumble strips and come back with their findings.
It was moved by Commissioner Ruiz, seconded by Commissioner Knapp, and
carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation, in
addition to having a study being made at this location to install rumble strips and
a stop sign and bring it back at a later date.
B. REQUEST FOR SIGNAGE AT 4655 FENDYKE AVENUE
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that this request was received from Ms.
Dorothy Y. Chu of 4655 Fendyke Avenue. Ms. Chu is requesting the installation
of "reflectors" in front of her residence to "deter drivers from running up" the
driveway. Ms. Chu indicates she has experienced two incidents where vehicles
have run on to her property causing damage.
Ms. Chu's residence, 4655 Fendyke Avenue, is directly across from Barrette
Street. Barrette Street is a 30-foot wide east/west roadway also with no existing
striping on the street. The prima facie speed limit is 25 mph.
The reported accident history at the intersection of Fendyke Avenue and Barrette
Street was reviewed for the period beginning January 1, 1996 through June 30,
1999. This review indicated no reported accidents at the intersection.
Field review of the intersection of Fendyke Avenue/Barrette Street revealed some
tire marks in the street indicating some high-speed travel through the intersection.
There were no visible marks on the curb. Fendyke Avenue north of Barrette
Street is a cul-de-sac. Therefore, the majority of traffic is likely turning
westbound to southbound and northbound to eastbound. This is supported by the
tire marks of the intersection.
There is an existing street light located in front of 4655 Fendyke Avenue. The
location of this street light would be appropriate for the installation of signs
warning of the "T" condition of the intersection.
RECOMMENDATION:
The installation of a W56 sign with a yellow Type N-I marker was. recommended
on Fendyke Avenue directly across the Barrette Street.
Speaking before the Commission was:
.Dorothy Y. Clue
4655 Fendyke Avenue
Rosemead, California 91770
Mrs. Chu thanked the Commission for their recommendation at this location.
It was moved by Commissioner Ruiz, seconded by Commissioner Quintanilla,
and carried unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation, in
addition to adding 25' feet of red curb in between the driveways.
EXHIBIT