HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 03 27 Informational Item 503 George Street Issues
COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 503
CONSENT
INFORMATIONAL X
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR
March 27, 2006
Meeting
MGR. / DEPT
Authorization
REQUEST: Public Works Department Responding to the City Commission on George
Street Issues.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is to update the City Commission on the status of
George Street on street parking and related issues.
CONSIDERATIONS:
The City Commission approved the resolution allowing on street parking on
George Street on February 27th. A petition was presented where 10 of the 18
homeowners preferred the parking on the side of George Street opposite the homes which
we have no objection to. Public Works staff installed the appropriate signage and the
Police Department informed the residents the on street parking and enforcement of no
parking in the grass area would be effective March 13th. No parking related problems
have been observed and the on street parking appears to be working as planned.
The Commission had other questions about George Street as follows:
Additional gravel parking area - Feedback from residents indicate they very much
like the green space and planting efforts initiated by the Commission. The on street
parking appears sufficient. Staff will continue to monitor.
Sidewalks - The existing sidewalk is four feet wide with no additional right of way
on the west for widening. Weare monitoring the pedestrian (school walkers) to determine
if a five foot sidewalk on the east side of George Street is needed.
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Drainage/curbing - Limited rain events have not allowed us to make sufficient
findings. The brief rain on 3/21 verified the curb flows well. The relatively flat profile of
the street probably lends itself to full curbs during heavy storm events. Staff will monitor
as rains reoccur to determine to what if any extent the stormwater flow encroaches onto
the sidewalk.
CuI de sac - Not previously evaluated as it did not address resident parking issue.
No cut through traffic noted during the recent staff time spent in area.
One way street - Generally used to improve traffic flow or prevent a specific cut
through trip. Observed traffic appears to be limited to residents. Improved traffic flow
not needed. Two way traffic with on street parking will create a yield situation which acts
as a traffic calming measure. Police Department will continue to monitor and solicit
resident feedback.
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