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Ms. Maria Rebolledo, resident of 240 E 26th Street, has requested a blue curb handicap parking
space iri front of her residence due to physirai limitations. The residence is iocated mid-biock
on the south side of E. 26th Street between "B" Avenue and "D" Avenue. Ms. Rebolledo has a
valid disabled persons placard from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Staff went on -site to determine whether or not her driveway or garage could accommodate her
vehicle and provide ADA access. Her primary vehicle is a Chevrolet Suburban which was
measured at just over 18 feet in length. Ms. Rebolledo's detached garage/permanent carport
cannot accommodate parking and accessibility for this vehicle. According to Ms. Rebol[edo,
when she parks her primary vehicle in the driveway, it extends across the sidewalk and
obstructs pedestrian traffic. A minimum of 4 feet of clearance is 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 provide nearby Ms. Rebolledo's
residence.
At their meeting on September 11, 2013, the Traffic Safety Committee unanimously approved
the staff recommendation to install a blue curb handicap parking space with signage in front of
240 E. 26th Street.
If approved by City Council, all work will be performed by City Public Works.