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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-04-19 - AGENDA REPORTS - CINEMA DRIVE (2)AGENDA REPORT City Manager Approval Item to be presented by: Anthony J. Nisich.(p CONSENT CALENDAR DATE: April 19, 1994 SUBJECT: THE OPENING OF CINEMA DRIVE TWO-WAY LEFT -TURN POCKET & "NO STOPPING" ZONE Resolution No. 94-47 DEPARTMENT: Community Development BACKGROUND The Newhall Land and Farming Company is proceeding with the final improvements of Cinema Drive between Valencia Boulevard and Bouquet Canyon Road. As part of the improvement, the traffic signal at the intersection of Bouquet Canyon Drive and Cinema Drive is to be installed and operational prior to the opening of the road. This future east -west collector, with a width of 40 feet (curb -to -curb), is anticipated to have several driveways along both sides with high in -and -out left -turn movements. In order to reduce the potential rear -end and head-on accidents which may be caused by these types of left -turn movements, and also to provide adequate sight visibility for the drivers pulling out of the driveways, the traffic engineering division has proposed to install the following: 1. Two-way left -turn lane 2. "No -Stopping" zone The plans to achieve the above have been prepared and will be implemented by the developers contractor. The Traffic Engineering division has investigated and concluded that the proposed no. stopping zone would not effect the existing and future businesses along that corridor. The existing shopping center known as Cinema Center, located on the north-east corner of Valencia Boulevard and Cinema Drive, has several parking stalls. The investigation indicates that parking is always available at this site. It should be noted that a portion of Cinema Drive, fronting the center, is already posted with "No -Stopping" zones. The Wells Fargo Bank and the chiropractic clinic along the south side also usually have between 50 to 90 percent of parking availability. Motorists have recently been using both sides of Cinema Drive as a "Park & Ride" lot. The City's transit division has been contacted and has notified staff that it has already leased a portion of the Mann's Theater parking lot for its "Park & Ride" use and have no objection to the proposed "No - Stopping" zone. The new leased area accommodates approximately 427 parked vehicles. Traffic engineering and transit staff will work together to properly notify the motorists about the new "Park & Ride" area after the opening of Cinema Drive. Adopted: `/ — 7 - 9y e . AGENDA - OPENING OF CINEMA DRIVE April 19, 1994 - Page 2 To provide adequate sight visibility when exiting the driveways and also to reduce potential rear -end accidents when making a left -turn into the driveways, staff recommends that a two-way left -turn lane and "No -Stopping" zone be established along both sides of Cinema Drive between Valencia Boulevard and Bouquet Canyon Road. The "No -Stopping" zone is necessary and would provide adequate sight visibility and also would reduce potential vehicle conflicts at this location. The proposed "No -Stopping" zone will not effect any of the existing businesses in that corridor. RECOMMENDATION That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 94-47, establishing a "No -Stopping" zone along both sides of Cinema Drive between Valencia Boulevard and Bouquet Canyon Road. ATTACHMENT Resolution No. 94.47 RJR:dls council\.94.47.ry RESOLUTION NO. 94-47 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A NO -STOPPING ZONE ALONG BOTH SIDES OF CINEMA DRIVE BETWEEN VALENCIA BOULEVARD AND BOUQUET CANYON ROAD WHEREAS, a request was made to establish a no -stopping zone along both sides of Cinema Drive between Valencia Boulevard and Bouquet Canyon Road; and WHEREAS, it is consistent with normal traffic engineering practices to establish 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. Cinema Drive on both sides between Valencia Boulevard and Bouquet Canyon Road. SECTION 2. That the no on -street parking of vehicles, 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. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of 1994. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 94-47 Page 2 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) § CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) I, 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 RJR:dIs councihre9447.rjr