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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-10-11 - AGENDA REPORTS - ADDITIONAL NO STOPPING ZONE (2)AGENDA REPORT ly City Manager Approva / . LIZ— y, Item to be presented by: CONSENT CALENDAR DATE: October 11, 1994 SUBJECT: ARROYO PARK DRIVE AND ADDITIONAL NO -STOPPING Resolution No. 94-118 DEPARTMENT: Community Development BACKGROUND Anthony J. Nisich \�j"''� DEL MONTE DRIVE ZONES The Traffic Engineering section has received requests from the Newhall School District and a resident of Arroyo West Condominiums to review the sight visibility at the intersection of Arroyo Park Drive/Regents Park Circle and Arroyo Park Drive at the driveway of the Arroyo West Condominiums. They are requesting that the City improve the visibility of pedestrians crossing Arroyo Park Drive at Regents Park Circle, especially the school-age pedestrians. Also, the sight line of motorists is partially obstructed when making a left -turn from eastbound Arroyo Park Drive into their driveway of the Arroyo West Condominiums. Staff has recently installed centerline striping along Arroyo Park Drive and Del Monte Drive. During the preparation of the signing/striping plan, sight visibility studies on side streets/driveways that intersect with the subject roadways were conducted to determine the locations that require on -street parking prohibitions. (See attached Exhibit "A" for area map and no -stopping zone locations.) The study showed (see attached Traffic Study) that the modification of the centerline striping, on Del Monte Drive between Windsor Drive and Starkus Way, requires the extension of the existing no -stopping zones on both sides of the road. The additional no -stopping zone will provide a safer and better transition of the vehicles from a wider to narrower lane. The various homeowners associations in the area were involved in the preparation of the alternative signing/striping plans and did not have any objections to the proposed no -stopping zones, Adopted: Agenda Item: RESOLUTION NO. 94-118 October 11, 1994 - Page 2 Also, the study showed that establishing a no -stopping zone along both sides of Arroyo Park Drive at Regents Park Circle would improve the sight visibility of motorists exiting Regents Park Circle. Pedestrians that cross Arroyo Park Drive at Regents Park Circle would be more visible to the drivers of oncoming vehicles along Arroyo Park Drive. In addition, the study showed that establishing a no -stopping zone along the south side of Arroyo Park Drive across the driveway of the Arroyo West Condominiums would improve the sight visibility of motorists making a left -turn from eastbound Arroyo Park Drive into their driveway. RECOMMENDATION Adopt Resolution No. 94-118, establishing no -stopping zones at the following locations: 1) Del Monte Drive, along the west side, from 100 feet north to 312 feet north of Starkus Way. 2) Del Monte Drive, along the east side, from driveway (across Starkus Way) to 298 feet northerly. 3) Arroyo Park Drive, along the north side, from the curb return of Regents Park Circle to 90 feet easterly. 4) Arroyo Park Drive, along the south side, from 300 feet west to 150 feet east of the centerline of Regents Park Circle. 5) Arroyo Park Drive, along the south side, from the end of the existing no -stopping zone to 150 feet westerly (toward the Arroyo West Condominiums driveway). ATTACHMENTS Resolution No. 94-118 Exhibit "A" Traffic Study MS:hds council\re94118.m RESOLUTION NO. 94-118 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING NO -STOPPING ZONES AT FIVE (5) LOCATIONS ALONG ARROYO PARK DRIVE AND DEL MONTE DRIVE WHEREAS, the no -stopping zones at these five locations are in addition to the signing and striping plan for Arroyo Park Drive and Del Monte Drive; and WHEREAS, a request was made to establish a no -stopping zone at certain locations along Arroyo Park Drive and Del Monte Drive; and WHEREAS, it is consistent with normal traffic engineering practices to establish a no -parking or a no -stopping zone; and WHEREAS, Section 22507 of the Vehicle Code of the State of California provides for local authorities to prohibit stopping or standing of vehicles on certain streets, highways, or portions thereof, during all or certain hours of the day. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, does resolve as follows: SECTION 1. That the stopping and standing of vehicles on the following streets or highways, or portions thereof, shall not be allowed: 1) Del Monte Drive, along the west side, from 100 feet north to 312 feet north of Starkus Way. 2) Del Monte Drive, along the east side, from driveway (across Starkus Way) to 298 feet northerly. 3) Arroyo Park Drive, along the north side, from the curb return of Regents Park Circle to 90 feet easterly. 4) Arroyo Park Drive, along the south side, from 300 feet west to 150 feet east of the centerline of Regents Park Circle. 5) Arroyo Park Drive, along the south side, from the end of the existing no -stopping zone to 150 feet westerly (toward the Arroyo West Condominiums driveway). SECTION 2. That the no -stopping regulations, as provided herein, shall apply when appropriate curb markings or signs giving adequate notice thereof have been placed as described in Section 1. SECTION 3. That staff shall provide the necessary curb markings or signs to effect this resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 94-118 October 11, 1994 - Page 2 PASSED, ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED 1994. STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND ADOPTED this _______ day of Mayor L Donna M. Grindey, City Clerk, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the day of 1994 by the following vote of Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: City Clerk MS:hds ., n61%n94-118.ma �Oe to � fie\ Win ► 2 °rDrive Proposed No Stopping Zones /,N . C�r��e Q eft - Existing No Stopping Zone (Omm� Proposed No Stopping Zone o O1 Del Monte Drive along west side from 100 feet north to 312 feet north of Starkus Way. 2O Del Monte Drive along east side from driveway (across Starkus Way) to 298 feet northerly O3 Arroyo Park Drive along north side from curb return of Regents Park Circle to 90 feet easterly. 4O Arroyo Park Drive along south side from 300 feet west to 150 feet east of the centerline of Regents Park Circle. O5 Arroyo Park Drive along south side from end of the existing no stopping zone to 150 feet westerly (toward the arroyo west condominiums driveway). Exhibit "A" CITY OF SANTA CLARITA INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Anthony J. Nisich, City Engineer FROM: Bahman Janka, City Traffic Engineer DATE: September 27, 1994 SUBJECT: ARROYO PARK DRIVE AND DEL MONTE DRIVE ADDITIONAL "NO STOPPING" ZONES BACKGROUND: Staff has received several calls from the residents in the Summit area indicating their concern with the recreational vehicles (RV's) parked along Arroyo Park Drive. These RVs, when parked too close to an intersection or a driveway, block the line of sight of the motorists traveling in the area. Also, in order to avoid the parked RVs, some motorists tend to drive in the opposite travel lane. Staffs investigation showed that the RV's that utilized the on - street parking along Arroyo Park Drive were legally parked. To address the safety concerns of the residents in the area, the Traffic Engineering section recently recommended installation of centerline markings on the street to improve the flow of traffic. As part of the recommendations, a sight visibility study was conducted on all the side streets/driveways that connect to the subject roadways to determine the locations where no -stopping zones would be needed. In addition, on June 6, 1994, staff received a request from Newhall School District, Mr. J. Michael McGrath, to review the sight visibility at the intersection of Arroyo Park Drive/Regents Park Circle. On July 5, 1994, staff was also requested by Ms. Dorothy Hough, a resident of Arroyo West Condominiums, to study the sight visibility on Arroyo Park Drive at the driveway of the Arroyo West Condominiums, RECOMMENDATION: Based on the results of our investigation, staff recommends to establish a no stopping zone on the following locations: Del Monte Drive, between Windsor Drive and Starkus Way, along the west side from 100 feet north to 312 feet north of Starkus Way. 2. Del Monte Drive, between Windsor Drive and Starkus Way, along the east side from driveway (across Starkus Way) to 298 feet northerly. Anthony J. Nisich September 27, 1994 Page 2 3. Arroyo Park Drive, between westerly of Regents Park Circle and easterly of Arroyo West Condominiums driveway, along the north side from curb return of Regents Park Circle to 90 feet easterly. 4. Arroyo Park Drive, between westerly of Regents Park Circle and easterly of Arroyo West Condominiums driveway, along the south side from 300 feet west to 150 feet east of the centerline of Regents Park Circle. 5. Arroyo Park Drive, between westerly of Regents Park Circle and easterly of Arroyo West Condominiums driveway, along the south side from the end of the existing no stopping zone to 150 feet westerly (toward the arroyo west condominiums driveway). EXISTING CONDITION: Arroyo Park Drive and Del Monte Drive are both designated as collector streets with 40 feet width. There are existing sidewalks, curb and gutter on both sides of the roadways, with a posted speed limit of 35 m.p.h. Also, both roadways have horizontal and vertical curvatures. The City has recently completed installing a double yellow centerline using Raised Pavement Markers (RPM'S) on the entire length of Arroyo Park Drive and Del Monte Drive. The centerline striping on Del Monte Drive between Windsor Drive and Starkus Way was recently modified to accommodate a wider lane for southbound traffic. The length of the transition was also extended to have a safer and better flow of traffic. This striping modification requires the extension of the no stopping zone in this area. Staff proposes to establish additional no stopping zones at the following locations: - Del Monte Drive, along the west side from 100 feet north to 312 feet north (end of existing no stopping zone) of Starkus Way. - Del Monte Drive, along the east side from driveway (across Starkus Way) to 298 feet northerly (end of existing no stopping zone). The sight visibility of the motorists travelling along Arroyo Park Drive, between easterly of the Arroyo West Condominiums driveway and westerly of Regents Park Circle, is partially obstructed because of some horizontal/vertical curvatures of the roadway and vehicles that use on -street parking in the vicinity. Also, pedestrians that cross Arroyo Park Drive at Regents Park Circle might not be fully apparent to the drivers of on -coming vehicles due to the same reasons. At some locations, the line of sight of the motorists exiting from minor streets or private driveways are partially blocked by vehicles that use on -street parking near the intersections. Anthony J. Nisich September 27, 1994 Page 3 Staff recommends the prohibition of on -street parking at certain locations to improve the sight visibility of the motorists entering or exiting Arroyo Park Drive from a minor street or driveway. Also, the elimination of on -street parking in this area will help make the pedestrians crossing Arroyo Park Drive at Regents Park Circle, from the south side to north side, more visible to the motorists that are travelling eastbound. The following are the locations that are recommended for no stopping zones:, Arroyo Park Drive, along the north side from curb return of Regents Park Circle to 90 feet easterly. Arroyo ParkDrive, along the south side from 300 feet west. to 150 feet east of the centerline of Regents Park Circle. Arroyo Park Drive, along the south side from end of the existing red curb to 150 feet westerly (toward the Arroyo West Condominiums). BJ:MS:Ikl traffic\aryodel2.ms Attachment:: Exhibit "A" X1, e nr�o� / ie `Park 5 O Oe�� AO oO�xye� �3 Windsor Drive ► O �Ax 4° '. 0 Q Legends: Los Venfonas Existing No Stopping Zone Gran Squc Shops Cen s% \Proposed No Stopping (Zone Church Reon _ n Proposed No Stopping Zones Ol Del Monte Drive along west side from 100 feet north to 312 feet north of Starkus Way_ 2O Del Monte Drive along east side from driveway (across Starkus Way) to 298 feet northerly 03 Arroyo Park Drive along north side from curb return of Regents Park Circle to 90 feet easterly. OArroyo Park Drive along south side from 300 feet west to 150 feet east of the centerline of Regents Park Circle. 5 Arroyo Park Drivealong south side from end of the existing no stopping zone to 150 feet westerly (toward the arroyo west condominiums driveway). Exhibit "A"