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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4.4 - 2218 Modification of Parking Regulations - Multi Page 1 of 3 STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL DATE: October 16, 2018 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Christopher L. Foss, City Manager SUBJECT: Modification of Parking Regulations along Village Parkway, Amador Valley Boulevard, Dublin Green Drive and Central Parkway Prepared by: Sai Midididdi, Associate Civil Engineer EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will consider adding No Parking zones along Amador Valley Boulevard, two locations on Village Parkway, Dublin Green Drive, and Central Parkway. This action will improve transit access and address visibility concerns at the above referenced locations. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Amending the Dublin Traffic Code Approving No Parking Zones along Amador Valley Boulevard, west of Wildwood Road; Village Parkway, west of Clark Avenue; Dublin Green Drive, north of Silvergate Drive; and Central Parkway, east of Sunset View Drive; and Adopt the Resolution Amending the Dublin Traffic Code Approving No Parking Zone along Village Parkway, north of Brighton Drive by Modifying a Portion of the Passenger Loading Zone. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The cost to implement the no parking zones by installing red curbs can be accommodated in the Fiscal Year 2018 - 2019 Street Maintenance Operating Budget. DESCRIPTION: Red Curb addition on Amador Valley Boulevard, west of Wildwood Road Staff received a request from Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) to establish 20 feet no parking zone along the northerly curb of Amador Valley Boulevard to the west of Wildwood Road. Field investigations by Staff confirmed that the existing on-street parking on the northwest corner of the intersection and the presence of the median narrows down the available street width and constrains the southbound right turn movement of the LAVTA bus. Staff has determined that there is sufficient on -street Page 2 of 3 parking in the area to accommodate demand and there are no residences fronting the proposed location for No Parking zone. The proposed 20 feet no parking zone restriction will allow buses to safely and easily maneuver the southbound right turn from Wildwood Road on to westbound Amador Valley Boulevard. See attachment 3 for location map. Red Curb addition on Village Parkway, west of Clark Avenue Staff received a concern from a business at 6362 Clark Avenue regarding limited visibility for motorists exiting the driveway located on Village Parkway. Field investigation by Staff confirmed that vehicle parking adjacent to the driveway and the curvature of Village Parkway west of Clark Avenue impact the visibility of oncoming vehicles. To improve safety and visibility of cross traffic on Village Parkway, Staff recommends installing 100 feet of red curb at the southeast side of the driveway. Furthermore, the Traffic Safety Committee reviewed the concern and agreed with the Staff recommendation. Staff has determined that there is sufficient on -street parking in the area to accommodate demand. The business owners association for this property has been notified and has not objected to this recommendation. See attachment 3 for location map. Red Curb addition on Dublin Green Drive, north of Silvergate Drive Staff received a request to review sight visibility for motorists exiting a business driveway on Dublin Green Drive at 11920 Dublin Green Drive. Field investigations by Staff confirmed that vehicle parking adjacent to the driveway impact the visibility and sight distance of exiting vehicles. To improve safety and to allow for better visibility of cross traffic on Dublin Green Drive, Staff recommends installing 25 feet of red curb on both north and south sides of the driveway. Staff has determined that there is sufficient on-street parking in the area to accommodate demand. Adjacent property owners were notified and have not objected to this recommendation. See attachment 3 for location map. Red Curb addition on Central Parkway east of Sunset View Drive Staff received a request to review sight visibility concerns for motorists exiting Sunset View Drive on to Central Parkway. Field investigations by Staff confirmed that vehicle parking on the northeast corner impact visibility and sight distance of vehicles exiting Sunset View Drive. To improve safety and to allow for better visibility of cross traffic, Staff recommends installation of 40 feet of red curb along the north curb of Central Parkway east of Sunset View Drive. Staff has determined that there is sufficient on - street parking in the area to accommodate demand. See attachment 3 for location map. Red Curb addition on Village Parkway, north of Brighton Drive Staff received a request from LAVTA to convert a portion of an existing passenger Page 3 of 3 loading zone to No Parking zone on Village Parkway north of Brighton Drive in front of Dublin High School. LAVTA requested the proposed conversion to stage additional buses and accommodate increased ridership. Field investigations by Staff confirmed lack of space to safely stage the busses for students to conveniently board in front of the school. Additionally, the proposed red curb would also eliminate potential conflicts between busses and students that use the subject location as passenger loading zone. Dublin High school authorities support and recommend the red curb addition; City Staff will work with DHS staff to notify parents of the change and encourage use of spaces and loading in the school parking lot. See attachment 3 for location map. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: N/A NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: Notification letters have been sent to affected property owners. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution Amending the Dublin Traffic Code Approving No Parking Zones Along Amador Valley Boulevard, Village Parkway, Dublin Green Drive and Central Parkway 2. Resolution Amending the Dublin Traffic Code Approving a No Parking Zone Alon g Village Parkway North of Brighton Drive by Modifying a Portion of the Passenger Loading Zone 3. Location Maps RESOLUTION NO. __– 18 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN * * * * * * * * * AMENDING THE DUBLIN TRAFFIC CODE APPROVING NO PARKING ZONES ALONG AMADOR VALLEY BOULEVARD, WEST OF WILDWOOD ROAD; VILLAGE PARKWAY, WEST OF CLARK AVENUE; DUBLIN GREEN DRIVE, NORTH OF SILVERGATE DRIVE; AND CENTRAL PARKWAY, EAST OF SUNSET VIEW DRIVE WHEREAS, on-street parking is allowed on the north side of Amador Valley Boulevard to the west of Wildwood Road; and WHEREAS, LAVTA’s buses experience difficulty maneuvering the southbound right turn from Wildwood Road onto westbound Amador Valley Boulevard due to the cars parked on the northwest corner; and WHEREAS, on-street parking is allowed on the north side of Village Parkway/Clark Avenue fronting 6362 Clark Avenue between the two driveways of the property; and WHEREAS, cars parked immediately adjacent to the driveway on Village Parkway impact visibility of vehicles exiting from 6362 Clark Avenue; and WHEREAS, on-street parking is allowed on the east side of Dublin Green Drive fronting 11920 and 11960 Dublin Green Drive; and WHEREAS, cars parked immediately adjacent to the driveway of 11920 and 11960 Dublin Green Drive impact visibility for vehicles exiting from the property; and WHEREAS, parking is allowed along the north curb of Central Parkway to the east of Sunset View Drive; and WHEREAS, cars parked along the northeasterly curb line of Central Parkway impact visibility of southbound vehicles at the intersection of Central Parkway and Sunset View Drive; and WHEREAS, it is important to maintain safe transit access and sufficient sight distance and visibility for vehicles exiting driveways or side streets; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Dublin hereby adopts the following parking regulations: Section 1: The following language shall be added to Section 6.28.010 (“No Parking Zones”) of the City of Dublin Traffic Code: Amador Valley Boulevard On the northerly curb line of Amador Valley Boulevard from the point 25 feet from the prolongation of westerly curb line of Wildwood Road, westerly a distance of 20 feet. Village Parkway/Clark Ave On the northeasterly curb line of Village Parkway/Clark Ave from a point 700 feet southeast of the southeasterly curb line of Dublin Blvd, southeasterly a distance of 100 feet. Dublin Green Drive On the easterly curb line of Dublin Green Drive from a point 71 feet north of northerly curb line of Silvergate Drive, northerly a distance of 25 feet and from a point 123 feet north of northerly curb line of Silvergate Drive, northerly a distance of 25 feet. Central Parkway On the northerly curb line of Central Parkway from the point 25 feet from the prolongation of easterly curb line of Sunset View Drive, easterly a distance of 40 feet. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of October 2018, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: _______________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. __– 18 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN * * * * * * * * * AMENDING THE DUBLIN TRAFFIC CODE APPROVING A NO PARKING ZONE ALONG VILLAGE PARKWAY NORTH OF BRIGHTON DRIVE BY MODIFYING A PORTION OF THE PASSENGER LOADING ZONE WHEREAS, LAVTA bus stop is located on the east side of Village Parkway to the north of Brighton Drive; and WHEREAS, Resolution 213-11 approved passenger loading zone on-street on the easterly curbline of Village Parkway to the north of the bus stop in front of Dublin High School; and WHEREAS, LAVTA needs on-street space to stage additional buses to accommodate increased ridership; and WHEREAS, it is important to maintain a convenient and safe staging area for additional busses; and WHEREAS, Dublin High School will provide additional loading and unloading inside the school parking lot; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Dublin hereby adopts the following parking regulation: Section 1: An existing “Passenger Loading” zone shall be modified to “No Parking” zone. Section 2: The following language shall be deleted from Section 6.40 (“Passenger Loading Zone”) of the City of Dublin Traffic Code: Village Parkway On the easterly curbline from a point 209 feet north of the northerly curbline of Brighton Drive, north a distance of 78 feet; from a point 317 feet north of the northerly curbline of Brighton Drive, north a distance of 123 feet. Section 3: The following language shall be added to Section 6.28.010 (“No Parking Zones”) of the City of Dublin Traffic Code: Village Parkway On the easterly curb line of Village Parkway from the point 176 feet north of prolongation of northerly curb line of Brighton Drive to the point 438 feet north of Brighton Drive. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of October 2018, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: _______________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ City Clerk