TC - Item 2C - Request to Install Red Curb Painting at 8838 Mission DriveAms
TO: TRAFFIC COMMISSION
FROM: CHRIS MARCARELLO, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: DECEMBER 8, 2011
SUBJECT: REQUEST TO INSTALL RED CURB PAINTING AT 8833 MISSION DRIVE
SUMMARY
A request was received for the Traffic Commission to review the feasibility to install red
curb painting at the driveway of 8833 Mission Drive. The property manager for the multi-
family units at this location indicated that vehicles parked along the curbside of Mission
Drive encroach onto the property's driveway and reduce line -of -sight visibility when leaving
the location. The property manager requested the installation of red curbing to improve
visibility.
Staff Recommendation
It is recommended that the Traffic Commission recommend to the City Council that
approximately 20 feet of red curbing be installed directly adjacent to and east of the
driveway at 8833 Mission Drive.
ANALYSIS
Mission Drive is a 60 -foot wide roadway in between Rosemead Boulevard and Muscatel
Avenue. Mission Drive is a four -lane (two lanes each direction), east -west trending
roadway with moderate to heavy traffic conditions during morning and evening commuter
peak hours. On- street parking is open in front of 8833 Mission Drive with the exception of
street sweeping parking restrictions. The uses along Mission Drive are mixed, including
some multi - family residential properties, offices complexes, and small commercial
businesses. Other areas along Mission Drive are designated as no parking areas due to
space limitations and other visibility constraints. The speed limit is 35 miles per hour along
the street.
The property at 8833 Mission Drive is a multi - family residential property, located on the
north side of Mission Drive. During field observations, it was observed that on- street
parking was in heavy demand for abutting residential properties. At the far west side of the
property there is a driveway that leads to on -site parking for residents at 8833 Mission
Drive. The driveway and line -of -sight visibility of westbound traffic appear acceptable when
no vehicles are parked in the immediate vicinity east of the driveway. However, it does
appear that on- street parking just east of the driveway may impact visibility for vehicles
exiting the property driveway. Attachment 1 includes a neighborhood overview and
pictures showing the existing site conditions.
Traffic Commission Meeting
December 8, 2011
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The property manager at 8833 Mission Drive expressed concerns regarding unsafe line -of-
sight visibility from the property driveway onto Mission Drive due to vehicles parking too
close to the driveway. As a result, a request was made to add approximately 40 feet of red
curbing (2 vehicle lengths) to improve visibility from the driveway. However, after visiting
the site it appears that visibility could be significantly improved with the addition of
approximately 20 feet (1 car length) of red curbing. Removing only 1 on- street parking
space will also help to preserve an extra space where parking is in heavy demand. Based
on these factors, it is recommended that 20 feet of red curbing be added adjacent to the
driveway at this location.
Staff delivered notification postcards to residents in the vicinity of this location informing
them of the proposed improvements. Attachment 2 includes a sample of the Notification
Postcard.
Submitted by:
Chris Marcarello
Public Works Director
Attachment 1: On- Street View /Neighborhood View
Attachment 2: Notification Postcard