HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-06-25 - AGENDA REPORTS - RPT RDWAY CONDITIONS WILEYCYN (2)AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval 50�'
Item to be presented by:
Robert G. Newman
NEW BUSINESS
DATE: June 25, 1996
SUBJECT: RECEIVE REPORT ON ROADWAY CONDITIONS FOR WILEY CANYON
ROAD SOUTH OF LYONS AVENUE
(RESPONSES TO MR. DENNIS HORN CORRESPONDENCE)
DEPARTMENT: Building and Engineering Services
This item is intended to provide Council with information concerning the roadway and drainage
conditions that exist along Wiley Canyon Road south of Lyons Avenue.
The City is continuing its efforts to realign Wiley Canyon Road from Lyons Avenue to Calgrove
Boulevard. Three alignments have been identified for study. Two of the three alignments will
have major impacts on the Smiser property, which is located on the west side of the road. Staff
is currently working with that property owner to select a preferred alignment. The alignment
study is scheduled to be completed by January 1997. This project will address many of
Mr. Horn's concerns regarding his residence and the area that surrounds it. Meanwhile, staff
continues to try to find interim solutions for the "S" curve on Wiley Canyon Road to further
address Mr. Horn's concerns.
Additionally, to remedy some of the problems regarding lack of curb, gutter and sidewalk in
that area and other areas with similar conditions, the City is in the process of developing an
Infrastructure Master Plan. This Plan will be the City's "Base Map" to improve areas within
the City, based on need and budget.
The Wiley Canyon Road realignment project remains one of the City's highest unfunded
priorities. The estimated cost for this project is $12,000,000.
RECOMMENDATION
Direct staff to continue with completion of the Infrastructure Master Plan and the realignment
of Wiley Canyon Road,
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June 25, 1996
Santa Clarita City Council
Subject: Traffic Issues on Wiley Canyon Road
I deeply regret not being able to be present and speak to the council in person as my work
day starts at 3:30 A.M.
Let me start with the realignment of Wiley Canyon Road is an absolute necessity
concerning the SAFETY of the residents, pedestrians, and motorists that travel this
dangerous stretch of road. Many letters I receive from Council and Staff start with "We
are fully aware of the traffic related issues concerning Wiley Canyon Road." I might
agree, everyone seems to know where the "S" turns are and how dangerous it is over
there. Well until you live here or actually stand and watch the near misses and reckless
driving you couldn't possibly know how dangerous this situation really is. I invite you all
to come and watch just for one hour, You wont believe what you see.
"The realignment of Wiley Canyon Road remains an unfunded priority" has been heard
far to many times. What will it take to make the realignment top priority? Landscaped
medians and artwork for the Metrolink station are really nice but SAFETY is an issue
that cannot be compromised. I tell you someone is going to get hurt really bad over here
as this situation is only getting worse as the city grows. Since I moved here in 1984 I
have seen many accidents on the "S" turn. The accidents are progressivly getting more
frequent as time goes on.
All I get is we are performing as study on your area concerning traffic, drainage, etc. but I
think its ironic the results are never concluded or complete. Study after study when are
we going to finally get this resolved? Lets use the realignment map the county proposed
many years ago and get on with it.
Though I can't stay to hear the presentation by staff I will be sure to watch public access
tomorrow night to get the results from the study Mr. Caravalho directed staff to do in a
letter from him dated December 21, 1995, Six months should be plenty enough time to
at least get started_
Cordially;
Dennis Horn
25016 Wiley Canyon Road
Newhall CA 91321
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