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COUNCIL ACTION FORM
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Date: ecember 14 1993
SUBJECT: Prohibiting Parking at 327 Hickory Drive
BACKGROUND:
Staff received a request from Loren Knox, 326 Hickory Drive, to prohibit parking on the west
side of Hickory Drive adjacent to his drive. According to his report, the presence of parked
vehicles along this area contributed to a sight distance problem for motorists traversing the
street. Also, when vehicles are parked across from his drive, he encounters difficulty backing
out of his driveway.
Staff has evaluated this situation and concurs that sight problems exist when vehicles are
parked at this location. When parking is present, it is difficult for southbound motorists to
observe oncoming northbound vehicles. This is the same sight problem that had contributed to
the accident on August 18th which involved a northbound vehicle passing a bicyclist, and a
southbound motorist maneuvering around a parked vehicle.
There had been no parking problems at this location in the past, as vehicles did not routinely
park along this area. However, since the prohibition of parking along the west side of Hickory
Drive adjacent to the residence at 321 Hickory Drive, parking has shifted to this location. With
parking prohibited along the 120' section adjacent to 327 Hickory Drive (south of 321 Hickory
Drive), sight problems should be alleviated since it prohibits parking beyond the curvilinear
section on Hickory Drive. Attached is a diagram showing this proposed location.
Staff has notified the residents at 327 Hickory Drive about the sight problems and the proposed
measure to prohibit parking at that location. Attached is their letter approving the measure;
however, they were concerned about the speeds on Hickory Drive.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Designate a 120' parking prohibition on the west side of Hickory Drive adjacent to 327
Hickory Drive.
CAF - Parking (Hickory Drive)
December 14, 1993
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2. Modify the parking prohibition.
3. Do nothing
MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is recommended by the City Manager that the City Council adopt alternative number 1 above,
thereby directing the City Attorney to draft an ordinance designating a 120' parking prohibition
on the west side of Hickory Drive adjacent to 327 Hickory Drive.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Proposed Parking Restriction
327 Hickory Drive
Current Parking Prohibition
Woodland Street
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