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NATIONAL CITY TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
AGENDA REPORT FOR JUNE 11, 2014
ITEM NO. 2014-07
ITEM TITLE: REQUEST FOR INSTALLATION OF RED CURB "NO
PARKING" IN FRONT OF 630 AND 632 E DIVISION STREET
TO ENHANCE VISIBILITY AND ACCESS ONTO EAST
DiVISION STREET (BY R. RIOS1
PREPARED BY: Kenneth Fernandez, P.E.
Engineering and Public Works Department, Engineering Division
DISCUSSION:
Mr. Raymund° Rios, resident an❑ property owner of 630 and 632 East Division Street,
has requested red curb "No Parking" in front his property for enhanced line of site and
safety. His residence is located on the south side of East Division Street! starting
approximately 300 feet west of Highland Avenue. Mr. Rios is requesting painted red
curb at the front of his property to improve visibility and enhance safety for vehicles
entering/exiting the site.
Staff performed a site evaluation. The posted speed limit is 30 mph for eastbound
traffic. There is an on -site private driveway and garage at this property. The length of
the curb between the driveway apron at 632 East Division Street and the shared fence
line with Mr. Rios' westerly next -door neighbor at 622 East Division Street is
approximately 60 feet, allowing parking for up to three standard -sized vehicles. Safety
concerns arise when vehicles are parked at this location due to insufficient visibility from
a steep vertical crest curve when looking west. Staff recommends painting this entire
section of curb red for No Parking" to enhance safety and as a preventive measure for
downstream residents, like Mr. Rios, from egressing their properties resulting in the loss
of three standard -sized on -street parallel public parking spaces. Engineering staff
anticipates that public on -street parking in front of 622 East Division Street should not be
affected.
The nearby residential properties on the south side of East Division Street have
available on- and off-street parking. Staff sent letters to area residents; tenants, and
property owners inviting them to attend the Traffic Safety Committee Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends installation of approximately 60 feet of red curb "No Parking" in front
of 630 and 632 East Division Street to enhance safety.
EXHIBITS:
1. Correspondence
2. Location Map
3. Photos
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630 E Division Street
632 E Division Street
Eastbound East Division Street just west of 632 East Division Street driveway apron
(looking west)