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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.10TrffcOrdStopSgns,PrkZn CITY OF DUBLIN AGENDA STATEMENT City Council Meeting Date: February 9, 1987 SUBJECT: Public Hearing: Traffic Ordinances Regarding STOP Signs, Parking Zones, and Turning Regulations EXHIBITS ATTACHED: 1) Draft Urgency Ordinance for a STOP Sign on Bandon Drive at Kimball Avenue 2) Draft Urgency Ordinance permitting a U-Turn on Dublin Blvd. at Dougherty Road, West approach. 3) Draft Urgency Ordinance regarding parking regulations on Tamarack Drive at Frederiksen School. 4) Reports from TJKM 5 Location Maps RECOMMENDATION: 1) Open Public Hearing 2) Receive Staff presentation and public testimony 3) Question Staff and the public 4) Close Public Hearing and deliberate 5) Adopt Ordinances on an urgency basis by one motion and instruct the City Clerk to record the vote separately for each Ordinance. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Approximately $2000 for signage, pavement markings, and curb painting. DESCRIPTION: These items were reviewed by the City of Dublin Traffic Safety Committee and have been combined into one item due to their perceived non-controversial nature, with findings as follows: 1) STOP Sign on Bandon Drive at Kimball Avenue: This intersection currently employs a Yield sign on Bandon Drive at Kimball Avenue. Due to development in the area, the amount of traffic on Kimball Avenue has increased considerably since this Yield sign was installed by the County of Alameda. Residents in the area have indicated a desire to have the Yield sign replaced with a STOP sign; TJKM concurs with this request. 2) U-Turn Permitted on Dublin Blvd. at Dougherty Road: As discussed in the attached report, TJKM has checked out this location and determined that it is possible to negotiate a U-Turn from the West approach to this intersection, making the No-U-Turn restriction unnecessary. 3) Change in Parking Zones on Tamarack Drive: Several residents and parents of children at Frederiksen School have commented that the No Parking zone, which currently extends to the easterly edge of the school property on the north side of Tamarack, is unnecessary, and the lack of adequate parking on the street causes problems for people working at the school, as well as parents that are dropping off or picking up children. A site investigation indicated that, while the area immediately surrounding the crosswalk should remain a No Parking zone in order to protect children crossing the street, a Passenger Loading zone would better serve the school. Additionally, parking could be allowed in the area indicated on the diagram, as the schoolyard is fenced off so that children would not be exiting there. The signage recommended by TJKM will also be implemented. ITEM NO. 451■10, COPIES TO: TJKM ORDINANCE NO. -87 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN ESTABLISHING TRAFFIC REGULATIONS The City Council of the City of Dublin does ordain as follows: Section 1. STOP MANDATORY ON DESIGNATED APPROACHES: Article 4, relating to "Stop Intersections", of the Alameda County Ordinance Code previously adopted by the City of Dublin is amended by the addition of Sections 6-91.19 to read: 6-91.19 Bandon Drive at the intersection of Kimball Avenue Section 2. IMMEDIATE EFFECT: This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its enactment because the adoption and immediate effect thereof is necessary in order to protect vehicular and pedestrian safety. Section 3. POSTING OF ORDINANCE: The City Clerk of the City of Dublin shall cause this Ordinance to be posted in at least three (3) public places in the City of Dublin in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code of the State of California. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Dublin on this 9th day of February, 1987. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk ORDINANCE NO. -87 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN ESTABLISHING TRAFFIC REGULATIONS The City Council of the City of Dublin does ordain as follows: Section 1. TURNING REGULATIONS Section 6-162.39 Dougherty Road and Dublin Boulevard and Scarlett Court of Article 6 of the Alameda County Ordinance Code relating to "Turning Regulations," previously adopted by the City of Dublin, is repealed. Article 6, relating to "Turning Regulations" of the Alameda County Ordinance Code previously adopted by the City of Dublin is amended by the addition of Sections 6-163.1 and 6-170.56 to read: It is unlawful to turn a vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite direction at the following described location: Section 6-163.1Dougherty Road and Dublin Boulevard and Scarlett Court, South and East approaches. Turning a vehicle at a signalized intersection so as to proceed in the opposite direction permitted: Section 6-170.56 Dougherty Road and Dublin Boulevard and Scarlett Court, West approach. Section 2. IMMEDIATE EFFECT: This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its enactment because the adoption and immediate effect thereof is necessary in order to protect vehicular and pedestrian safety. Section 3. POSTING OF ORDINANCE: The City Clerk of the City of Dublin shall cause this Ordinance to be posted in at least three (3) public places in the City of Dublin in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code of the State of California. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Dublin on this 9th day of February, 1987. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ATTEST: Mayor City Clerk ORDINANCE NO. -87 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN ESTABLISHING TRAFFIC REGULATIONS The City Council of the City of Dublin does ordain as follows: Section 1. LIMITED PARKING ZONES Section 6-343.8 Tamarack Drive of Article 9 "Limited Parking Zones" of the Alameda County Ordinance Code Title 6 "Vehicles and Traffic," as adopted by the City of Dublin, is repealed. Section 2. NO PARKING ZONES Article 7, relating to "No Parking Zones" of the Alameda County Ordinance Code previously adopted by the City of Dublin is amended by the addition of Section 6-288.88 to read: 6-288.88 Tamarack Drive. On the northerly curbline of Tamarack Drive from the easterly side of the easterly driveway into Frederiksen School opposite Burton Street, easterly a distance of 40 feet. Section 3. PASSENGER LOADING ZONES Article 11, relating to "Passenger Loading Zones," of the Alameda County Ordinance Code previously adopted by the City of Dublin is amended by the addition of Section 6-442.2 to read: From 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on school days only. The curb is reserved for passenger loading and unloading in the following location only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on school days only. 6-442.2 Tamarack Drive. On the northerly curbline of Tamarack Drive from a point 40 feet easterly of the easterly driveway into Frederiksen School opposite Burton Street, extending easterly a distance of 200 feet. Section 4. IMMEDIATE EFFECT: This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its enactment because the adoption and immediate effect thereof is necessary in order to protect vehicular and pedestrian safety. Section 5. POSTING OF ORDINANCE: The City Clerk of the City of Dublin shall cause this Ordinance to be posted in at least three (3) public places in the City of Dublin in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code of the State of California. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Dublin on this 9th day of February, 1987. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ATTEST: Mayor City Clerk MEMORANDUM 4637 Chabot Drive, Suite 214 Pleasanton Ca. 94566 (415} 463-0611 DATE: January 20, 1987 [~i'[ ~''-' ~'~'~*' TO: Lee Thompson, City Engineer FROM: Ty Tekawa SUBJECT: Traffic Operations, Dougherty Road at Dublin Boulevard/Scarlett Court At the January 14th Traffic Committee, we were asked to make recommendations on three items related to the subject intersection: 1. Look at the possibility of allowing through movements from the second left- turn lane on northbound Dougherty Road. Can "No Uoturn" signs be removed for eastbound traffic on Dublin Boulevard? Prior to recent modification, was there a left arrow signal indication on the triangular island that was removed? Shouldn't there be left-turn indications for eastbound and westbound traffic? Following arc my recommendations for each of the items: 1. Left and through move from second left-turn lane on northbound Doughertv Road. I discussed this request with Bob McCarrick of Oliver de Silva. The next phase of work along Dougherty Road near Dublin Boulevard will move the northbound through lanes easterly toward the right curb. Traffic will have to pull to the left to enter the two northbound left-turn lanes. This phase of the work should be accomplished in about four weeks. Because of this schedule, I recommend that the existing dual left-turn lane remain as is. U-turn for eastbound traffic on Dublin Boulevard. I checked thc U-turn situation both in thc field and with turning templates. The compact car that I was driving easily negotiated the turn. I also checked the turning radius of a standard passenger car with a template on a 20 scale drawing. The standard passenger vehicle template barely cleared the northerly curb on Dublin Boulevard. My recommendation is to remove the "No U-turn" signs for eastbound traffic on Dublin Boulevard. They are presently mounted on both the near and far median islands. 3. Left-turn indications on Dublin Boulevard. There were no left-turn indications for eastbound and westbound traffic prior to the recent modifications. However, for more efficient traffic control I am recommending the installation of these signals. (See enclosed plan and letter to Bob McCarrick dated January 20, 1987.) rah PLEASANTON · SACRAMENTO' FRESNO MEMORANDUM 4637 Chabot Drive, Suite 214 Pleasanton Ca. g4566 (415) 463-0611 DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: January 29, 1987 Lee Thompson Michellc DcRobcrtis Response to Items Discussed at thc Dublin Traffic Committee Meeting on January 14, 1987 Signing on Tamarack Drive This is regarding the non-standard diamond shaped "SCHOOL" sign for westbound traffic on Tamarack Drive which is partially obscured by tree branches and a utility pole. Standard school zone signing consists of W63 (symbol) combined with W65 (SCHOOL) on streets whose prima facie speed limit is 25 mph. On streets with higher speed limits the W65 (SCHOOL) plate is combined with R2 (25 mph) and R72 (WHEN CHILDKEN ARE PRESENT). These installations are depicted on the attached Figure 10-I. It is recommended that the existing diamond SCHOOL sign be replaced with the W63/W65 installation for westbound traffic east of Doreen Street. These signs should be installed approximately ten feet east of thc existing installation to clear the obscuring tree and utility pole. It is also recommended that the W63/W65 sign combination be installed for eastbound traffic east of Burnham Way. These sign installations were recommended as Priority III sign installations in the traffic control device inventory by JHK & Associates in December 1985. With the installation of these signs, the optional supplemental signs, W66 (symbol) and W66A (SCHOOL XING) at the school crosswalks are not needed. 'We also reviewed the recommendation to change the existing "NO PARKING" signing on the north side of Tamarack Drive fronting Fredericksen School east of Burton Street. We concur that it would be more appropriate to designate this area as a passenger loading zone. Therefore, this curb area should be painted white with the exception of 40 feet on the east side of the crosswalk where it should be painted red. The white curb should be extended to the existing fire hydrant. The curb in front of the fire hydrant should be painted red. Although the existing ordinance on passenger loading zones (Article I0, Section 6-425.1) states that the passenger loading zone may be specified by white paint and/or the placing of signs, it is recommended that both the curbs be painted and signs installed. The signs should be the same as the existing passenger loading zone signs at Neilsen School, which state "PASSENGER LOADING ZONE SCHOOL DAYS ONLY 8:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. These recommendations are depicted in Figure 1. Clark Avenue at Maple Drive We investigated the existing conditions at Clark Avenue and Maple Drive. The lack of any center line striping on all legs of the intersection results in vehicles cutting corners when executing left turns at the intersection. In addition, street PLEASANTON · SACRAMENTO ' FRESNO · CONCORD Lee Thompson -2- January 29, 1987 parking on Maple Drive reduces the sight distance (and thus the safe approach speed) for northbound traffic on Clark Avenue. Therefore, it is recommended that the centerline on Clark Avenue be extended to Maple Drive. In addition, it is recommended that a STOP sign be installed for northbound traffic on Clark Avenue. Sight distance restrictions alone warrant the conversion to one-way STOP sign control. See the attached Figure 2. Kimball Avenue at Bandon Drive We recommend replacing thc existing YIELD (R39) sign for northbound traffic on Bandon Drive with a STOP (RI) sign. Obstructions at the intersection affects the safe approach speed on Bandon Drive. Sight distance restrictions alone warrant the conversion to one-way STOP sign control. See the attached Figure 3. We contacted the City of San Ramon to inform them of this recommendation. Phil Agostini said that he considers the south leg of the intersection as belonging to the City of Dublin and that he did not have any objection to the recommended change in control. Village Parkway We have done a preliminary study of the intersection of Village Parkway and Hastings Way in response to a request for three-way STOP sign installation. Although we have not counted the traffic volume on Hastings Way, it is our estimate that the minimum volume requirements are not met. The accident history for Village Parkway for the past two years (1985 and 1986) was reviewed. There were two reported accidents at Village Parkway and Hastings Way in 1986 and one in 1985. These accidents were not of the type susceptible of correction by STOP signs. At Village Parkway and Brighton Way, which is controlled by four-way STOP signs, there were three accidents in 1986 and three in 1985. At Village Parkway and Davona Drive, which is controlled by three-way STOP signs, there was one accident in 1986 and two in 1985. At Village Parkway and Tamarack Drive, which is controlled by four-way STOP signs, there were two accidents in 1986 and two accidents in 1986. Based on the accident experience at other intersections along Village Parkway, there is no evidence that the installation of STOP signs at Village Parkway and Hastings Way would reduce its accident frequency. Given the low traffic volume and accident history, we do not recommend the installation of all-way STOP sign control at Village Parkway and Hastings Way. We feel that additional STOP signs along Village Parkway would further encourage the use of residential streets such as Davona Drive by through traffic. We had previously expressed our opinion that the most logical location for any future STOP signs or traffic signals along Village Parkway would be at Kimball Avenue. Circumstances have not changed and we still hold this opinion. K~M~5~LL O CITY C)F LOCATION Y,\1~ %1~ I_L ~ENL~ DERIKSEN LN "AMAR~Ct~ DR. FREDERIKSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DRIVEWAYS PARKING ALLOWED FIRE HYDRANT PASSENGER B LOADING .~ NO PARKING Remove No Parking Signs Install Passenger Loading Signs 1"= 200'