TC - Item 4C - Parking Review: Green Curb Installation Request at 8424 Garvey Avenue�i
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TO: City of Rosemead, Department of Public Works
FROM: Traffic Engineering, Transtech Engineers, Inc.
DATE: April 26, 2022
SUBJECT: Parking Review: Green Curb Installation Request at 8424 Garvey Avenue
INTRODUCTION
The City of Rosemead received a request from a business owner to install green curb in front of the
business located at 8424 Garvey Avenue. The applicant stated that the request for green curb would
provide temporary parking to aid customers who want to run in to pay a bill at the business. The City has
spoken to the business owner and they indicated they are in the process of completing a general curb
request form. This item had previously been brought to the Rosemead Traffic Commission at the February
2, 2017, meeting where it was approved. Later the item was taken before City Council at the April 25,
2017, meeting where it was tabled until the mixed use property development at 8408 Garvey Avenue was
complete, and the parking could be considered. The initial request was to install green curb approximately
29' to 30' (feet) long at the space between the two existing driveway aprons and gates to the property at
8424 Garvey Avenue. In response to this new request, and on behalf of the City, engineering staff
completed a parking review and analysis of existing field conditions and previously prepared traffic reports
and recommendations. A parking study and analysis was also conducted on the south side of Garvey
Avenue between Delta Avenue and Earle Avenue on one (1) weekday to determine the existing parking
conditions and patterns.
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PARKING REVIEW: GREEN CURB INSTALLATION REQUEST AT 8424 GARVEY AVENUE
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Figure 2: Existing Conditions for 8408 Garvey Avenue
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Garvey Avenue: Within the City of Rosemead, Garvey Avenue runs east and west and is considered a
minor arterial road by the California Road Functional Classification Map, with a speed limit of 35 MPH.
Garvey Avenue is approximately 76 -feet wide with two lanes of travel in each direction and a double
yellow marked center median. Parking is available on the north and south side of Garvey Avenue except
where red curb is marked and during street sweeping. There is also a sign indicating 2 -hour parking
between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm along Garvey Avenue. This segment of Garvey Avenue travels through a
mix use of medium density residential zoning and commercial zoning, per the Rosemead General Plan.
Delta Avenue: Within the City of Rosemead, Delta Avenue runs north and south and is considered a local
road by the California Road Functional Classification Map, with a prima facie speed limit of 25 MPH. Delta
Avenue is approximately 35 -feet wide with one travel lane in each direction and no marked center line.
Parking is available on the east and west side of Delta Avenue except where red curb is marked and during
street sweeping. This segment of Delta Avenue travels through commercial zoning and medium density
residential zoning per the Rosemead General Plan.
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Earle Avenue: Within the City of Rosemead, Earle Avenue runs north and south and is considered a local
road by the California Road Functional Classification Map, with a prima facie speed limit of 25 MPH. Earle
Avenue is approximately 36 -feet wide with one travel lane in each direction and no marked center line.
Parking is available on the east and west side of Earle Avenue except where red curb is marked and during
street sweeping. This segment of Earle Avenue travels through medium density residential zoning and
towards open space zoning per the Rosemead General Plan.
PICTURE SUMMARY
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8424 Garvey Ave: South -westbound across
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facility on Garvey Avenue — Business is open
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Tuesday to Saturday,
Closed Sunday and Monday
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Figure 3: Aerial View Close up of 8424 Garvey Avenue
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About the 8424 Garvey Avenue Business
The nature of the business at 8424 Garvey Avenue is automobile sales and services. The owner has stated
that customers come in to make car payments or to look at vehicles for purchase. From the sign on the
gate the business is open from Tuesday through Saturday between 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and closed on
Sundays and Mondays. Based on statements in the earlier staff reports (2017 and 2016) the business
owner has stated that employees park on-site and customers are required to park off-site. This has not
been re -confirmed with the business owner.
There is approximately 29' (feet) of space (1 car length) between the property's two gates/driveways and
approximately 49' (feet) (2-3 car lengths) of space in front of 8424 Garvey Avenue (request location) and
8438 Garvey (direct neighbor to the east, an automotive car repair shop). Between the 8438 Garvey
Avenue (automotive car repair shop) and the 8440 Garvey Avenue (mattress station) is another 30' (feet)
of available curb parking. Per the City of Rosemead Planning Department and the building records, 8424
Garvey Avenue (request location) was approved for a vehicle center that consists of an automotive repair,
a body shop, and used auto sales. The use was approved without a Conditional Use Permit, and is
considered legal -nonconforming, as auto body shops are no longer permitted in the C-3 zone. 8424 Garvey
Avenue shall maintain the onsite parking as the use can cannot be expanded due to its non -conforming
status.
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PARKING REVIEW: GREEN CURB INSTALLATION REQUEST AT 8424 GARVEY AVENUE
Please refer to Figure 4 to see the current conditions and curb as explained above.
Figure 4: Observed Curb Conditions at 8424 Garvey Avenue
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FIELD REVIEW: PARKING STUDY ANALYSIS AND OBSERVATIONS ALONG GARVEY AVENUE
In response to this request for time limited parking in front of 8424 Garvey Avenue as well as a request
for green curb in front of 8408 Mixed Use facility a parking occupancy count was taken during 1 weekday
on Thursday April 14, 2022.
A parking occupancy study was completed on Thursday, April 14, 2022, along Garvey Avenue between
Earle Avenue and Delta Avenue along the south side of the curb. Parked vehicles were observed over a
six -hour period, in which the number of vehicles that were parked between 9:00 am to 3:00 pm were
counted. Figure 5 below shows the existing curb measurements and color painted along the north side of
Garvey Avenue where the observation took place.
Table 1 indicates the number of vehicles that parked along the south curb of Garvey Avenue. Per Table 1,
parking along the south side of Garvey Avenue was observed to be at capacity between the hours of 10:00
am to 2:00 pm, with most cars staying the entire time and not following or observing the posted 2 -hour
parking limit signs.
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Figure 5: Existing Curb Markings on Garvey Avenue Between Delta Avenue and Earle Avenue
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Currently there is signage indicating 2 -hour parking along this section of curb for the frontage of the south
side of Garvey Avenue between Delta Avenue and Earle Avenue where the businesses are lined. Along
this entire stretch of parking there is posted 2 -hour parking signage, based on the parking study and
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analysis the vehicles parked during the observation did not obey the 2 -hour parking limits, with many of
the vehicles parked for more than 2 hours. It is recommended to inform Parking Enforcement to spot
check parking spaces along Garvey Avenue where there is posted time limited parking restrictions.
CITY OF ROSEMEAD PAINTED CURB POLICY
In the City of Rosemead, the city municipal code distinguishes parking regulations for time -sensitive
parking. The policy for time sensitive parking and colored or green curb in the City of Rosemead is as
follows:
'Rosemead Municipal Code —Traffic Local Ordinance
10.12.060 - Two-hour parking.
The streets or portions of streets specified in this section are designated for two-hour parking during the
hours of nine a.m. to six p.m. on any day other than Sundays or holidays and when signs are erected giving
notice thereof, no vehicle shall be parked and permitted to remain within the designated area for a period
of time longer than two hours, except as above stated. When appropriate markings have been installed
by the City Traffic Engineer delineating spaces for parking parallel and adjacent to the curbs of such streets
or portions of streets, vehicles shall be parked within the spaces so delineated:
10.12.070 - Twenty -minute parking.
The streets or portions of streets specified in this section are designated for twenty (20) minute parking
and when signs are erected and the curb painted green giving notice thereof, no vehicle shall be parked
and permitted to remain within the designated area for a period of time longer than twenty (20) minutes.
10.12.080 - Twelve -minute parking.
The streets or portions of street specified in this section are designated for twelve (12) minute parking
during the hours of nine a.m. to six p.m. on any day other than Sundays or holidays and when signs are
erected and the curb painted green giving notice thereof, no vehicle shall be parked and permitted to
remain within the designated area for a period of time longer than twelve (12) minutes.
CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE (CVC) DEFINITIONS/GUIDELINES ON PAINTED CURBS
The below section is from the California Vehicle Code (CVC) and defines the meaning of Painted Curbs per
the CVC Section 21458 Painted Curbs.
CVC 21458 Painted Curbs
' Section 10.12.030 —Official traffic markings, stop signs and traffic signs. I Code of Ordinances I Rosemead, CAI Municode
Library
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(a) Whenever local authorities enact local parking regulations and indicate them by the use of
paint upon curbs, the following colors only shall be used, and the colors indicate as follows:
(1) Red indicates no stopping, standing, or parking, whether the vehicle is attended or
unattended, except that a bus may stop in a red zone marked or signposted as a bus loading zone.
(2) Yellow indicates stopping only for the purpose of loading or unloading passengers or freight
for the time as may be specified by local ordinance.
(3) White indicates stopping for either of the following purposes:
(A) Loading or unloading of passengers for the time as may be specified by local
ordinance.
(B) Depositing mail in an adjacent mailbox.
(4) Green indicates time limit parking specified by local ordinance.
(5) Blue indicates parking limited exclusively to the vehicles of disabled persons and disabled
veterans.
(b) Regulations adopted pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be effective on days and during
hours or times as prescribed by local ordinances.
CALIFORNIA MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES (CAMUTCD) DEFINITIONS/GUIDELINES
ON CURB MARKINGS
The below section is from the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD) and
defines the meaning of Curb Markings per the CAMUTCD Section 3B.23 Curb Markings.
CAMUTCD 36.23 Curb Markings
Standard:
The color of curb markings shall conform to CVC 21458 quoted below:
(a) Whenever local authorities enact local parking regulations and indicate them by the use of
paint upon curbs, the following colors only shall be used, and the colors indicate as follows:
(1) Red indicates no stopping, standing, or parking, whether the vehicle is attended or
unattended, except that a bus may stop in a red zone marked or sign posted as a bus loading zone.
(2) Yellow indicates stopping only for the purpose of loading or unloading passengers or freight
for the time as may be specified by local ordinance. Typically applies to commercial vehicles to
load or unload passenger or for freight deliveries.
(3) White indicates stopping for either of the following purposes:
(A) Loading or unloading of passengers for the time as may be specified by local
ordinance.
(B) Depositing mail in an adjacent mailbox.
(4) Green indicates time limited parking specified by local ordinance. Typically for 20/30 minutes
Rosemead Muni Code calls out 12 min or 20 minute parking for green curb.
(5) Blue indicates parking limited exclusively to the vehicles of disabled persons and disabled
veterans.
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CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE (CVC) DEFINITIONS/GUIDELINES ON DISABLED PARKING
The below section is from the California Vehicle Code (CVC) and defines the meaning of Disabled Parking
per the CVC Section 22511.5 Disabled Parking. Per the CVC, Persons with Handicapped Placards are able
to park at a painted green curb or at a location designated with time restrictions for unlimited periods.
CVC 22511.5 Disabled Parking
(a) (1) A disabled person or disabled veteran displaying special license plates issued under Section
5007 or a distinguishing placard issued under Section 22511.55 or 22511.59 is allowed to park for
unlimited periods in any of the following zones:
(A) In any restricted zone described in paragraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 21458
or on streets upon which preferential parking privileges and height limits have been given
pursuant to Section 22507.
(B) In any parking zone that is restricted as to the length of time parking is permitted as
indicated by a sign erected pursuant to a local ordinance. Persons with Handicapped Placards are
able to park at a painted green curb or at a location designated with time restrictions for
unlimited periods.
(2) A disabled person or disabled veteran is allowed to park in any metered parking space without
being required to pay parking meter fees.
(3) This subdivision does not apply to a zone for which state law or ordinance absolutely prohibits
stopping, parking, or standing of all vehicles, or which the law or ordinance reserves for special
types of vehicles, or to the parking of a vehicle that is involved in the operation of a street vending
business.
(b) A disabled person or disabled veteran is allowed to park a motor vehicle displaying a
special disabled person license plate or placard issued by a foreign jurisdiction with the same
parking privileges authorized in this code for any motor vehicle displaying a special license plate
or a distinguishing placard issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 478, Sec. 11. (AB 2777) Effective January 1, 2011.)
DMV DISABLED PERSONS (DP) PLACARDS AND PLATES
The section below is from the DMV and provides guidance on where individuals are permitted to park
with a Disabled Persons (DP) Placard.
Once you have a valid DP placard or DP License Plates, you may park:
• In parking spaces with the International Symbol of Access (wheelchair symbol).
• Next to a blue curb authorized for persons with disabilities parking.
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• Next to a green curb (green curbs indicate limited time parking) for as long as you wish.
• In an on -street metered parking space at no charge.
• In an area that indicates it requires a resident or merchant permit.
In addition to parking privileges, service stations must refuel a disabled person's vehicle at self-service
rates unless the service facility has only one employee on duty.
DMV Disabled Placards may not park:
• In spaces marked with a crosshatched pattern next to a parking space with the International
Symbol of Access (wheelchair symbol). These spaces are for wheelchair and wheelchair lift access.
• Next to red curbs, which indicate no stopping, standing, or parking.
• Next to yellow curbs, which are for commercial vehicles to load and unload passengers or freight.
• Next to white curbs, which are for loading and unloading passengers or depositing mail in an
adjacent mailbox.
The applicant has contacted the City and indicated they will submit a General Curb and Marking Request
Form and has requested that either the 29' space between his two gates be painted green or a portion of
the 49' curb in front of the applicant's property at 8424 Garvey Avenue and their neighbor's at 8438
Garvey Avenue (Blue Star Automotive, an automotive car repair shop) be painted green.
This request is not a traffic safety related request; therefore, it is at the direction of the City, Traffic
Commission, and City Council on what type of parking and curb markings should be installed and enforced
for this location.
The City should determine if the standard parking area in front of the applicant's business needs to either
be signed for loading and unloading or have green curb painted for passenger drop off/pick up and
deliveries and if so, the City should determine the amount of the curb to be included for time restrictions.
A review of the City's Curb Marking Policy as well as guidelines found in the CAMUTCD and CVC allow for
the City to decide the viability of the installation of green curb or signage for loading and unloading
passengers and freight in regard to the benefits and impacts to adjacent property owners. The curb in
question is shown below in Figure S.
Below are the following options for the City to consider for installation.
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RECOMMENDATIONS AND OPTIONS FOR THE CITY TO EVALUATE AND CHOOSE FROM: The City should
consider each option and select which option they would like to implement.
2. CITY TRAFFIC COMMISSION TO ADVISE HOW THE CITY SHOULD PROCEED WITH THE REQUEST FOR
LOADING ZONES/GREEN CURB IN FRONT OF THE 8424 GARVEY AVENUE PROPERTY.
Option 1: Deny the request for green curb and leave the existing curb marking and time restricted
parking as is.
Option 2: Approve some portion in front of the applicant's property with green curb and determine
at which location it should be installed (Option A or Option B as shown in Figure 6). It is
assumed that 18' (feet) to 20' (feet) equates to 1 parking space. Please note that if green
curb is installed this would mean that that segment will continually be for 20 minutes
parking only. This can be either 1 space between the applicant's property and the
neighbors (Option A) or 1 space between the two driveways (Option B). Please refer to
Figure 6 below:
Figure 6: Option A and Option B Parking Locations for Green Curb Installation
Option 3: Approve installation of time limited parking signage (time of day limits) without the
installation of green curb. Per the Rosemead Municipal Code there are two green curb
time limit options:
• 10.12.070 -Twenty-minute parking: The streets or portions of streets specified in this
section are designated for twenty (20) minute parking and when signs are erected
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Option 3: Approve installation of time limited parking signage (time of day limits) without the
installation of green curb. Per the Rosemead Municipal Code there are two green curb
time limit options:
• 10.12.070 -Twenty-minute parking: The streets or portions of streets specified in this
section are designated for twenty (20) minute parking and when signs are erected
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and the curb painted green giving notice thereof, no vehicle shall be parked and
permitted to remain within the designated area for a period of time longer than
twenty (20) minutes.
• 10.12.080 - Twelve -minute parking: The streets or portions of street specified in this
section are designated for twelve (12) minute parking during the hours of nine a.m.
to six p.m. on any day other than Sundays or holidays and when signs are erected and
the curb painted green giving notice thereof, no vehicle shall be parked and permitted
to remain within the designated area for a period of time longer than twelve (12)
minutes.
If the loading and unloading zone is to apply during certain hours on a weekday than to avoid confusion
it is suggested that signs advising of 20 minute parking be posted and installed where the City desires,
instead of painting the green curb.
CAMUTCD 28.47: Guidance: Where only limited -time parking or parking in a particular manner are
permitted, the signs shall have a green legend and border on a white background (Permissive Parking
signs). If the parking restriction applies to a limited area or zone, the limits of the restriction should be
shown by arrows or supplemental plaques. If arrows are used and if the sign is at the end of a parking
zone, there should be either no arrows or a single -headed arrow pointing in the direction that the
regulation is in effect. If the sign is at an intermediate point in a zone, there should be a double -headed
arrow pointing both ways.
The following are sample signage that can be considered.
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freight, deliveries, or people. people only.
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