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Mr. John Romero, resident of 1838 Wilson Avenue, has requested a blue curb handicap parking
space in front of his residence due to physical limitations.
Staff performed a site evaluation. Staff visited the site and verified that the aforementioned
residence does not have a driveway or garage to accommodate a vehicle. According to staff's
conversations with Mr. Romero, public parking is constantly limited. He has stated that parking
anywhere aside from the front of his residence is a physical burden due to his condition. Based
on the site evaluation, staff has determined that accessible narking is not available on the
property.
There are three blue curb handicap parking spaces within approximately a 300 foot radius of Mr.
Romero's residence. However, per the City Council Disabled Persons Parking Policy, since the
total number of on -street handicap parking spaces (including the proposed handicap parking
space in front of 1838 Wilson Avenue) would not exceed 3% of the total number of available on -
street parking spaces in the area, Mr. Romero's request is eligible for further consideration.
During the Traffic Safety Committee Meeting, Mr. Romero spoke on behalf of his item and
provided each committee member additional documentation supporting his request. Other than
Mr. Romero, there were no additional members of the public present at the meeting to speak
regarding this item.
At their meeting on September 11, 2013, the Traffic Safety Committee unanimously approved
the staff recommendation to install a blue curb handicap space with signage in front of 1838
Wilson Avenue.
If approved by City Council, all work will be performed by City Public Works.