HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-06-11 - RESOLUTIONS - MCBEAN PKWY VEHICLE STOPPING (2)RESOLUTION NO. 91-57
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, PROHIBITING THE
STOPPING OR STANDING OF VEHICLES ON PORTIONS OF
MC BEAN PARKWAY IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
WHEREAS, the safety of the motoring public would be enhanced by the
prohibition of parking on certain major arterial highways in the City of Santa
Clarita.
WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 22507 provides for local
authorities to prohibit or restrict the stopping, parking or standing of
vehicles on certain streets or highways, or portions thereof during all or
certain hours of the day.
THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DOES RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That stopping, standing or parking of vehicles during all
hours of the day shall be prohibited as follows:
(1) McBean Parkway, on both sides, between the west City limit and
Valencia Boulevard.
SECTION 2. That the prohibition of stopping, standing or parking of
vehicles as provided herein shall apply when appropriate signs or curb
markings giving adequate notice thereof have been placed as described in
Section 1.
SECTION 3. That staff shall install the necessary signs or curb
markings to effect this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 11th day of June , 1991.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by
the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof,
held on the 11th day of June , 1991 by the following vote of
Council:
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Supplemental Report
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POTENTIAL IMPACTS
Land adjacent to McBean Parkway is almost fully developed with an assortment
of land uses. Land owner responses to the opinion survey were generally
favorable to the prohibition of parking. Written responses were received from
Valencia Company, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and several homeowners groups.
These responses are included for Council review. Verbal responses were also
received from California Institute of the Arts, Valencia Realty and Granary
Square in favor of the prohibitions.
The Santa Clarita Family YMCA currently has insufficient parking to
accommodate their needs on site and requested that on -street parking be
permitted until they can develop additional off-street parking. The YMCA is
currently investigating options.
The Santa Clarita-Los Angeles Commuter Express (Route 799) currently stops at
McBean Parkway and Arroyo Park Drive. Park -N -Ride passengers generate a
parking demand of between 30 and 50 vehicles near the intersection. This
parking is currently accommodated on Arroyo Park Drive west of McBean
Parkway. The parking prohibitions on McBean Parkway should not impact this
activity unless the ridership grows substantially.
We've received two other expressions of concern for the recommended action and
the issues were discussed with both organizations. The Franciscan Hill
Homeowners Association has opposed the regulation; indicating that they are
concerned that overflow parking from the nearby Mormon Church would impact
their limited off-street parking. Their primary concern, however, is that
removal of parking on McBean Parkway will change the character of the street
from residential to a major highway by increasing traffic volumes and speeds.
A letter from Ms. Renee Nelson, President of the Franciscan Hill Homeowners
Association outlining these concerns is attached.
These concerns are:
- Location of churches
- Location of schools
- A school crossing
- A senior center
- Residential development
- A YMCA and park
- A hospital
- A shopping center
Ms. Nelson indicates that these developments will be adversely affected by the
proposed parking restrictions.
Ms. Nelson requests consideration of the following improvements to mitigate
these concerns.
A traffic signal at McBean Parkway and Singing Hills Drive
A pedestrian overpass across McBean Parkway near Alegro Drive
A peak hour only restriction if eventually needed
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Ms. Nelson's concerns for the proposed parking restrictions appear to stem
from the belief that such regulations would generate higher speeds.
Staff does not concur with these beliefs. We believe that the proposed
parking restrictions will reduce the potential for vehicle conflict in a
number of ways. First, elimination of parking substantially eliminates the
potential for accidents involving parked cars. Also, visibility at driveways
and intersections will be significantly enhanced.
Aesthetics is also a factor. Observations indicate numerous parked cars for
sale and large trucks parked for extended periods. The proposed parking
regulations will eliminate these issues.
With respect to Ms. Nelson's specific request, we offer the following:
- A traffic signal has been conditioned on a nearby development at
McBean Parkway and Singing Hills Drive. A recent study has
determined that the signal is appropriate. The developer has been
notified that the signal should be installed in accordance with the
condition.
- Several pedestrian overpasses are being planned throughout the City.
A specific recommendation has not been formulated for McBean Parkway
at Alegro Drive. This location will be evaluated in future budget
years. The success of the planned pedestrian bridges needs to be
evaluated before additional facilities are considered. Meanwhile,
the adult crossing guard provides a high level of safety for the
school age pedestrians using this location.
Peak hour parking restrictions on McBean Parkway would be only a partial
solution to the eventuality of the full time regulations. If peak hour
restrictions are established at this time, the full time regulations would be
needed in the future.
The Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Board of Directors expressed concern
about the parking prohibition, although they voted not to oppose its passage.
As stated in their letter, the Board believes that the hospital has
proprietary right to the parking on its McBean Parkway frontage. The Public
Works Department in their response disagrees with this assessment. The
hospital requested a parking credit to offset future parking requirements in
conjunction with the removal of on -street parking.
We advised both of these organizations that the matter will be discussed at
the City Council meeting.
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