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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTSC ReportNATIONAL CITY TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AGENDA REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 11, 2011 ITEM NO. 2013-14 ITEM TITLE: REQUEST FOR INSTALLATION OF A BLUE CURB HANDICAP PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF 1033 "A" AVENUE (BY K. VASQUEZI PREPARED BY: Kenneth Fernandez, P.E. DISCUSSION: Ms. Karen Vasquez, resident of 1033 "A" Avenue, has requested a blue curb handicap parking space in front of her residence due to physical limitations. The residence is located mid -block on the east side of 'A" Avenue between E Plaza Boulevard and E 11th Street. Ms. Vasquez possesses a valid disabled persons placard from the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Staff visited the site to determine whether or not Ms. Vasquez's driveway could accommodate a vehicle and provide ADA access. While Ms. Vasquez's primary vehicle fits in her driveway, the driveway width does not provide for loading/unloading of her wheelchair, nor does it provide a minimum of 4 feet of clearance as required by ADA. Based on the site evaluation, staff has determined that accessible parking is not available on the property. Currently, there are no on -street handicap parking spaces provided nearby Ms. Vasquez's residence. 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 1033 "A" Avenue) would not exceed 3% of the total number of available on -street parking spaces in the area, Ms. Vasquez's request is eligible for further consideration. The City Council has adopted a policy, which is used to evaluate requests for handicap parking spaces. The City Council Policy requirements for "Special Hardship" cases are as follows: 1. Applicant (or guardian) must be in possession of valid license plates or placard for "disabled persons" or "disabled veterans". This condition is met. 2. The proposed disabled parking space must be in front of the applicant's {or guardian's) place of residence. This condition is met. 3. The residence must not have useable off-street parking available or an off-street space available that may be converted into disabled parking. This condition is met. It shall be noted that handicap parking spaces do not constitute "personal reserved parking" and that any person with valid "disabled persons" license plates or placards may park in handicap spaces. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Since all three conditions of the City Council's Disabled Persons Parking Policy are met for this "Special Hardship" case, staff recommends installation of a blue curb handicap parking space with sign in front of the residence at 1033 "A" Avenue. EXHIBITS: 1. Correspondence 2, Location Map 3. Photos 4. Disabled Persons Parking Policy 2013-14 August 1, 2013 My name is Karen Vasquez, l am requesting a handicap parking space. My mother has a hard time with the car and the ramp in front of my house, Thank you, Karen 1033 A Avenue National City, CA 91950 Tel: 474-3942 5120 Skye AA j AO,u6 re. es DOwl Ve,14/,,,„) ri 4 df,4_f ifb)1 ffivo podL riVee gs/6A '2M'4I'lt 44 Is.461Pd /fS'L /t4 A A / IA/14- 1414, 1 /4 citiV CA-vvo .Da,i&e Y o ,soy 7'y S P,41 9fr"e-- I Z13 A9M aces c� 10013 11101 Vd41,91-C2_ E N / 633 4 ifre_ 4 r7 \G/9 ) Lp y_ 3q%45;. REMOVE FROM MIRROR BEFORE DRIVING VEHSCLE CALIFORNIA "W■mNG Tho mag m use of bled perkrp! ©r .mrrt.ttlimnm durum tined$4430; PLIRCHASE OF reset mar a & a @ mwC G 13,E.9.01 Slate es :mom kk m 9 ice t t�,% % tm�a. QA % smb(e4FHwwa cis, 2 SeriF.Ce birder, hm70& e lure on«& DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES DISABLED P1:RSO 1 PLACARD EDENTY.9CATIOlq CARD/RECEIPT PLACARD i i;8MBER: J074029 2: Pi ES; 06/30/2016 DATE ISSUED: 03/21/2013 This identification card or facsimile copy Is to be carried by the placard owner. Present it to any peace officer upon demand. immediately notify t3E V by mail of any change of address. Whin parking, hang the placard from the rear view mirror, remove it from the mirror when driving. TYPE: N1 TV:92 D9B: 04/26/198 i i8SU D O VELAZQUEZ KAREN V 1033 A AVE NATIONAL CITY CA 91950 "4 37 Purchase cf fuel (Business 6 Protessllorm Ccd, 1 j: State law requires service stations to refuel a disabled person's vehicle at self-service rates except self-service facilities with only one cashier. When your placard is properly displayed, you may park In or on: • Disabled person parking spaces (blue zones) Street metered zones without paying. • Green zones without restrictions to three limits. Streets where preferential parking privileges are residents and merchants. ] g� ono ;14 j mg, paid Itz or = Red, Yellow, White or Tow Away Zones. ' Crosshatch marked spaces next to disabled person ja r ung `spaces. • - . It is considered misuse to: b1s: ay . placard unless the disabled owner is being ._traftpOrte.cl. Display a placard which has been cancelled or revoked. " Loan your placard to anyone, including family members. MIStise is a misdemeanor (section 4461VC) and can result in cancellation or revocation of the placard, loss of parking privileges, and/or fines. 025 DPP000 Rav{4/1D given to itt! amsare";103, Location Map 'B' AVENUE Proposed Blue Curb Handicap Parking rPARKtNG ripoirg.y.... ONLY R911 (CAM 1 -- it 4 RP -.15t rn 4;Ri sn:-17A11 UMINNi • I. • 7. .. , . • jit „ . .,. . loirift6%-- '' 1 ma, „...z. itt2 •. -A l' l' ...1.1......._ 1033 "A" Avenue (looking northeast) Recommended location of blue curb in front of 1033 "A" Avenue (looking north) Driveway of 1033 "A" Avenue {looking east) DISABLED PERSONS PARKING POLICY The purpose of a disabled persons parking zone is to provide designated parking spaces at major points of assembly for the exclusive use of physically disabled persons whose vehicle displays a distinguishing license plate as authorized by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. The City Council may upon recommendation of the City Engineer, designate specially marked and posted on -street parking spaces for disabled persons pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21101, et seq. at the following facilities: 1. Government buildings serving the public such as administration buildings, public employment offices, public libraries, police stations, etc. 2, Hospitals and convalescent homes with more than 75-bed capacity. 3. Medical facilities and doctors' offices staffed by a maximum of five practitioners. Zones shall be located to serve a maximum number of facilities on one block. 4. Community service facilities such as senior citizens service centers, etc. 5. Accredited vocational training and educational facilities where no off- street parking is provided for disabled persons. 6. Employment offices for major enterprises employing more than 200 persons. 7. Public recreational facilities including municipal swimming pools, recreation halls, museums, etc. S. Public theaters, auditoriums, meeting halls, arenas, stadiums with more than 300 seating capacity. 9. Other places of assembly such as schools and churches. 10. Commercial andior office buildings) with an aggregate of more than 50,000 square feet of usable floor space. Zone shall be located to serve maximum number of facilities on one block. 11_ Hotels catering to daily guests, maintaining a ground floor lobby and a switchboard that is operated 24 hours per day, 12. A hotel or apartment house catering to weekly or monthly guests and containing more than 30 separate living units. In addition, disabled persons parking spaces may be provided within all publicly owned, leased or controlled off-street parking facilities as specified in the General Requirements. General Requirements Each disabled persons parking space shall be indicated by blue paint and a sign (white on blue) showing the international symbol of accessibility (a profile view of a wheelchair with occupant). Where installed under the above criteria the total number of disabled persons curb parking spaces will be limited to 3% of the total number of on -street parking spaces available in the area and shall be distributed uniformly within the area. Disabled persons parking will not be installed at locations with a full-time parking prohibition. When a disabled persons parking zone is installed where a part-time parking prohibition is in effect, the disabled persons parking zone will have the same time restrictions as the part-time parking prohibition. The cost of installing disabled persons parking will be assumed by the City on public streets and public off-street parking facilities. In establishing on -street parking facilities for the disabled there shall be a reasonable determination made that the need is of an on -going nature. The intent is to prevent the proliferation of special parking stalls that may be installed for a short-term purpose but later are seldom used. Unjustified installation of such parking stalls unnecessarily increases the City's maintenance and operations costs, reduce available on - street parking for the general public, and detract from the overall effectiveness of the disabled persons parking program. Special Hardship Cases It is not the intention of the City to provide personal reserved parking on the public right-jof-way, especially in residential areas. However, exceptions may be made, in special hardship cases, provided all of the following conditions exists: (1) Applicant (or guardian) must be In possession of valid license plates for "disabled persons" or "disabled veterans." (2) The proposed disabled parking space must be in front of the applicant's (er guardian's) place of residence, Subject residence must not have useable off-street parking available or off-street space available that may be converted into disabled parking, NOTE:It must be emphasized that such parking spaces do not constitute "personal reserved parking" and that any person with valid "disabled persons" Iicense plates may park in the above stalls. (3) Jha:p