HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-10-22 - AGENDA REPORTS - INSTALL ONEWAY TWOWAY CONTROLS (2)City Manager Approval
Item to be presented by:
Rabie Rahmani
CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE: October 22, 1996
SUBJECT: INSTALLATION OF ONE-WAY AND TWO-WAY STOP CONTROLS AT
VARIOUS INTERSECTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 96-128
DEPARTMENT: Building and Engineering Services
The Traffic Engineering Division staff conducted an investigation at various intersections for
the possible installation of one-way and two-way stop controls. Presently, the studied
intersections are uncontrolled three- and four-way intersections.
One -Way Stop Control: Circle J Ranch Road at Rolling Ridge Drive and at Clear View Court
are uncontrolled three -leg intersections (see Exhibit "A1. Rolling Ridge Drive and Clear View
Court terminate at Circle J Ranch Road, a through street, and form "T" intersections. There
are some vertical and horizontal curves on streets which hinder the drivers' sight visibilities at
these intersections. Coupled with this, drivers on minor streets (Rolling Ridge Drive and Clear
View Court) are often observed in violation of the right-of-way rule (not yielding to Circle J
Ranch traffic) at the intersections. Thus, installation of one-way stop controls at these
intersections would enhance the traffic safety by providing a strong right-of-way rule.
Two -Way Stop Control: Estoril Street, Dorado Drive, Chimney Rock Road and Bellerive Drive
are cul-de-sac residential streets, intersect with Calle Arbor, a through residential street, and
form four -leg intersections (see Exhibit "A"), The City's guideline is to establish two-way stop
controls at all four -leg intersections in new developments. The justification is that without any
stop signs, motorists arriving at the intersection from different approaches at times do not obey
the right-of-way rule and cause accidents. Thus, establishing two-way stop controls at these and
at similar intersections has the following benefits: provides a positive right-of-way and reduces
potential accidents, minimizes potential liability for the City, and is consistent with the City's
practice for new developments. Staff believes that there are several other uncontrolled four -leg
intersections that exist in the City. Staff recommends that these intersections be modified to
two-way stop control intersections, stopping the minor legs, as they become identified._
Adopted:
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RESOLUTION NO. 98-128
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Adopt Resolution No. 96-128, which supports the following recommendations:
1. Traffic on Rolling Ridge Drive and Clear View Court be required to stop before entering
Circle J Ranch Road (one-way stop).
2. Traffic on Estoril Street, Dorado Drive, Chimney flock Road and Bellerive Drive be required
to stop before entering Calle Arbor (two-way stop).
3. Authorize staff to establish two-way stop controls at all existing uncontrolled four -leg
intersections as they become identified.. The stop signs shall be installed to control the
minor legs of the intersections.
Resolution No. 96-128
Exhibit "A
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RESOLUTION NO. 96-128
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING ONE-WAY
AND TWO-WAY STOP CONTROLS AT VARIOUS INTERSECTIONS
ESTABLISHING TWO-WAY STOP CONTROLS AT ALL EXISTING
UNCONTROLLED FOUR -LEG INTERSECTIONS
WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 21354 allows local authorities to designate any
intersection under their exclusive jurisdiction as a stop intersection; and
WHEREAS, Circle J Ranch Road at Rolling Ridge Drive, Circle J Ranch Road at Clear View
Court would benefit from the installation of one-way stop controls; and
WHEREAS, all existing uncontrolled four -leg intersections, including Calle Arbor at Estoril
Street, Dorado Drive, Chimney Rock Road and Bellerive Drive, would benefit from the
installation of two-way stop controls on the minor legs.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA does resolve
as follows:
SECTION 1: That the following intersections are designated as a stop intersection with the
following stop control.
1. Traffic on Rolling Ridge Drive and Clear View Court shall be required to stop for traffic on
Circle J Ranch Road.
2. Traffic on Estoril Street, Dorado Drive, Chimney Rock Road and Bellerive Drive shall be
required to stop for traffic on Calle Arbor,
SECTION 2: Staff is authorized to establish two-way stop controls at all existing uncontrolled
four -leg intersections as they become identified. The stop signs shall be installed to control the
minor legs of the intersections.
SECTION 3: That the stop designation, as provided herein, shall apply when appropriate signs
and pavement markings giving adequate notice thereof have been placed as described in
Section 1.
SECTION 4: That staff install the necessary signs and pavement markings to effect this
Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 96-128
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of '19—.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, George A. Caravalho, City Manager/City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do
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 day of 1996
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
CITY CLERK
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