HomeMy WebLinkAboutA002 - Council Action Form dated September 28, 1993 COUNCEL ACTION FORM
Item # 4;?10
Date: September 28, 1993
SUBJECT: Prohibiting parking on Hickory Drive
BACKGROUND:
On Wednesday, August 18th, an accident occurred along a curvilinear
section of Hickory Drive that involved a northbound motorist passing a
bicyclist, and a southbound motorist maneuvering around a parked vehicle.
One of the contributing factors in this accident was the presence of tall
ornamental grasses that prevented adequate sight distance. Another factor
was the presence of a parked vehicle in the vicinity of the curved street
section. Due to this condition, a request has been received from Labh S.
Hira to prohibit parking along the 120' street section on the west side of
Hickory Drive adjacent to his property in order to enhance safety. This
section is also along the curve radius of Hickory Drive. Currently,
parking prohibitions are designated on the east and south sides of Hickory
Drive. Attached is a diagram showing the area of the proposed parking
prohibition.
Staff supports this measure to prohibit parking along this section since it
would enhance safety. With parking removed at this section, motorist
would have additional sight distance and area to maneuver to prevent
accidents and conflicts. Staff also believes that with other corrective
measures, this measure would provide more than sufficient sight distance
for a motorist to react to advance street conditions.
Staff has also initiated other corrective measures to ensure that motorists
have adequate sight distance along this curvilinear street section. A
notice has been given to property owners along this area to maintain tall
ornamental grasses to a maximum 2' height in the right-of-way area. This
will allow adequate sight vision for motorists to view and react to adverse
traffic conditions. Currently, staff has received positive responses from
residents for complying with this measure.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Prohibit parking along a 120' section on the west side of Hickory
Drive, adjacent to 321 Hickory Drive.
2. Extend the restriction along several other properties along the curvi-
linear section of Hickory Drive.
3. Do nothing.
CAF - Hickory Drive
September 28, 1993
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MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is recommended by the City Manager that the City Council adopt alter-
native number 1, thereby directing the City Attorney to draft an ordi-
nance prohibiting parking along a 120' section on the west side of Hickory
Drive, adjacent to 321 Hickory Drive.
COUNCIL ACTION•
A
Proposed Parking Restriction
321 Hickory Drive
Proposed Location for Parking Restriction
Woodland Street
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