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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExplanationEXPLANATION Mr. Moises Acuna, resident of Paradise Walk, is concerned that the roadway width for the 3000 block of E. 6th Street is too narrow to allow for two-way traffic with parking on both sides of the street. He is also concerned about emergency vehicle access due to the narrow street. Mr. Acuna mentioned that more families have moved into Paradise Walk over the years resulting in more vehicles parked on the streets. Members of the Paradise Walk HOA share his concerns. Staff performed a site evaluation. The roadway width along the 3000 block of E. 6'h Street is only 32 feet, which does not meet the minimum requirements for emergency vehicle access for two- way traffic with parking on both sides of the street. In order to improve emergency vehicle access, parking on one side of the block was recommended for removal. Based on field measurements, parking for nine vehicles is available on the north side of this block, while parking for seven vehicles is available on the south side. Therefore, in order to improve access for emergency vehicles and minimize loss of parking for the block, staff's original recommendation was to install red curb "No Parking` with signs on the south side of the block. All of the residential units on the south side of the block have available off-street parking. The Traffic Safety Committee considered this item at their meeting of December 5, 2012. A number of area residents were in attendance. Two residents of E. 6th Street expressed concerns about inadequate parking on the street due to Paradise Walk and events at the ball fields to San Diego Academy. They also expressed concerns regarding a resident parking construction equipment on E. 6th Street — this issue was referred to Neighborhood Services. One of the residents in attendance asked if a Parking Permit District could be established for the homeowners on the 3000 block of E. 6th Street. Staff stated they would initiate the process once a signed petition was received from the homeowners. Another resident requested signage to be posted prohibiting commercial vehicles from parking on the street. Residents of Paradise Walk asked why E. 7th Street was fenced off. Staff explained it was vacated to Paradise Village and is no longer a public street. Residents also asked whether or not there were plans to make Arcadia Avenue a two-way street? Currently, the 700 block of Arcadia Avenue is one-way northbound with parking prohibited. Staff stated it was a Condition of Approval for Paradise Village to widen Arcadia Avenue and install curb, gutter and sidewalk as part of the final phase of the Project. This will allow for two-way traffic and parking on both sides of the street. They asked about the status of construction of the final phase of Paradise Village. Staff stated they should have an update in January. After all residents present had an opportunity to speak, the City Engineer presented the staff report to the Committee. Fire Marshal Hernandez also provided an overview on emergency vehicle access. After considering all of the information presented, the Traffic Safety Committee voted unanimously to implement the staff recommendation for installation of red curb "No Parking" along the south side of the 3000 block of E. Street to improve access for emergency vehicles. This item was presented to City Council on January 15, 2013. A resident who lives on the 3000 block of E. 6th Street spoke in opposition of the red curb. City Council voted to continue this item to a later meeting and directed staff to explore opportunities for reducing the loss of parking. Staff from the Engineering and Fire Departments met on -site with a full-sized fire engine (see attached photos) to assess space requirements for responding to an emergency. After the assessment, the City Engineer and Fire Marshall agreed that the minimum 20 feet of traveiway clearance could be maintained to allow access to all of the homes on the block by staggering the red curb zones on opposite sides of the street. This would result in a loss of two parking spaces (as opposed to a loss of seven parking spaces as presented under the original proposal). Location Map — Original Recommendation for Red Curb "No Parting" Location Map — Final Recommendation for Red Curb "No Parking" E. 6TH Si ;-- - riiIrttf.41,43L4 •••111. propoodd CI mods) - , fle prepilmil %CP CI %Pico • mi.. ezwiONs • - zi• co E. 6th St, east of Harbison Ave (looking west) E. 6th St, east of Harbison Ave (looking east) Fire Track with Parked Vehicles on E. 6th St, east of Harbison Ave (looking east) Fire Truck with Parked Vehicles on E. 6th St, east of Harbison Ave (looking west)