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TRAIT'IC SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 13, 1998
TRAFFIC, SAFETY AND PARKING COMMISSION
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:M. AMOROSO
T. AURAN
J. EVANS
M. HARBER
D. MAYER
D. PREGER
PHILIP HO, ASSOCIATE CTVIL/TRAFFIC ENGINEER
DORIS MORTENSEN, ADMINISTRATTVE SECRETARY
POLICE SERGEANT PETE TOKARSKI
COMMISSIONERSABSENT: A.SIMONETTI
VISITORS:CECELIA SNYDER, 1433 SANCHEZ, BURLINGAME
FRANCES NOLAN, 1429 SANCHEZ, BTJRLINGAME
RUTH BENJAMIN, 1495 SANCHEZ, BURLINGAME
PAT LIPPI, 1755 CALIFORNIA DR., #5, BURLINGAME
LARRY LIPPI, 1755 CALIFORNIA DR., #5, BURL.
PAULJEWEL, 1755 CALIFORNIA DR., #7, BURL.
JEFF LaMONT, 1755 CALIFORNIA DR., #17, BURL.
DENISE CHAPMAN, 1409 ROYAL AVE., SAN MATEO
RICHARD LAVENSTEIN, 63 BOVET RD., SAN MATEO
DON CORY,833 ALPINE, BURLINGAME
SUE KANE, BI]RLINGAME
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1. CALL TO ORDER. 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Auran.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG. Led by Ch. Auran.
ROLL CALL. 6 of 7 Commissioners present.
CURRENT BUSINESS.
4.1 ACTION ITEMS.
4.1.I Minutes of July 9, 1998, were submitted and approved.
4.2 DISCUSSION ITEMS.
4.2.1 Request for Height Limit Sign at 101 California Drive on South Side of
Bayswater, West of Driveway
Mr. Ho provided a sketch showing that this is a blind left turn from the
driveway and recommended a height limit sign. Mr. Ho stated that the
petitioner is concerned about loss ofon-street parking space for his customers.
Comm. Amoroso stated that his Rollins Road study of tall vehicles parking
where they obstruct visibility recommends a 20-foot red zone to the left of a
driveway and a height limit sign to the right. Comm. Evans supports a height
limit sign but not a red zone which reduces parking space. It was moved and
seconded (Comms. Evans/ Mayer) to move this item to an Action item
immediately. It was then moved and seconded (Comms. Evans/lvlayer) to
adopt staffls recommendation to install a height limit sign. Unanimously
approved by the Commission.
4.2.2 Two Requests to Relocate Trucks, Trailers, etc., Parking on East Side of
Adrian Road at Adrian Court
Petitioner Dick Lavenstein provided pictures of the trucks parking in this area.
The south end of Adrian Road has restricted parking signs so no trucks park
there. He suggested that the unresfficted parking area be moved to where the
barrier of trees hides the trucks from Bayshore Highway's view. Ms.
Chapman, a second petitioner, advised that these trucks obstruct the sight
distance when exiting their property and requests that these trucks be
relocated.
Mr. Ho provided a sketch of the area and recommended extending the no
parking zone to the City limit since it is a hazard when a truck parks on one
side of the street and an automobile on the other altowing only one vehicle to
pass though at a time. It was moved and seconded (Comms. Mayer/ Evaus)
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to move this item to an Action item immediately.
It was then moved and seconded (Comms. Evans/Mayer) to adopt staffs
recommendation to extend the existing No Parking zone on Adrian Road to the
City Limit. Unanimously approved by the Commission.
4.2.3 Request for Red Zone Extension at 1429, 1433 and 1495 Sanchez Avenue
Mr. Ho provided a sketch showing the existing red zone at these locations.
The remaining length is only 13.5 feet so staff recommends extending the
existing red zone on both sides of each driveway. Currenfly a hazard exists
when cars park over into the red zone which narrows the street. Extending the
red zones will improve sight distance when exiting each driveway. Also, staff
will advise owners of corner property at El Camino Real to trim their hedges
to not exceed three feet in height to further improve visibility. It was moved
and seconded (Comms. Evans/Amoroso) to move this item to an Action item
immediately. It was then moved and seconded to accept staff s
recommendation to extend existing red zone on both sides of the driveways at
1429, 1433 and 1495 Sanchez Avenue and to ask staff to contact owners of
property at Sanchez Avenue and El Camino Real to trim their hedges to not
exceed three feet in height. Unanimously approved by the Commission.
The petitioner at 1495 Sanchez complained about the conflicts and safety
hazards created by the driveway vehicle movements and children playing on
the street. Comm. Evans recommended that staff evaluate the opposite side of
the street to remedy a similar problem there. This request will continue as a
Discussion item next month.
4.2.4 Request to Add a Right Turn Lane on Southbound Califomia Drive at Oak
Grove Avenue
Mr. Ho stated that there is already a right firn lane on California Drive,
southbound, at this intersection. It was moved and seconded (Comms. Evans/
Preger) to make this an Action item immediately. It was then moved and
seconded (Comms. Evans/Amoroso) to deny this request. Unanimously
approved by the Commission. From the floor, the petitioner advised t}at the
request should be for the eastbound direction on Oak Grove at California for
a right turn lane. This new request will be a Discussion item next month.
4.2.5 Request for Enforcement of Parking Regulatiorx due to Trucks Parking on
Carolan Avenue between Linden Avenue and Alpine Road
Mr. Ho advised that the east side of Carolan is predominantly residential. The
west side has no zoning designation. Trucks park on the east side but only a
few and they're getting fewer. Sgt. Tokarski received a lot of calls and the
P.D. has tagged several vehicles. Although nothing has been towed away, the
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response is from increasing the enforcement. This will be an Action item next
month, and a petition is expected to be received.
5. INACTTVE ITEMS.
5.1 Staff Recommendation to Increase Lock Box Fee to $1 Effective July 1, 1998 for
Parking Lots Adjacent to Railroad
5.2 Request for Nine 2-Hour Parking Spaces at 900 Peninsula Avenue on Anita Road Side
and One Truck Loading Zone (Applicant requests this item be continued to September
as a Discussion ltem.)
6. NEWBUSINESS.
6.1 Request for a Red Zone at the Exit Only Driveway at 1755 California Drive
Petitioner Jeff LaMont stated that this is a hazardous situation when trying to turn left
onto northbound California Drive. Visibility on tle north side of the driveway is
blocked by parked vehicles so view of southbound traffic is poor.
Mr. Ho viewed the site and saw vehicles inching out of the driveway due to poor
visibility. There is an l8-foot red zone now but a van parked just beyond the zone
blocks the view; so he recommends extending the existing red zone leaving one
parking space. The petitioner stated that even one vehicle can be obstructive and was
advised that this issue could be revisited should the one parking space be a problem.
It was moved and seconded (Comms. Preger/Mayer) to make this an Action item
immediately . It was then moved and seconded (Comms . Preger/Mayer) to request staff
to extend existing red zone and leave one parking space at this location. Unanimously
approved by the Commission.
6.2 Request for Traffic Signal Enhancement at Broadway and California Drive for
Visually Impaired
From the floor, Sue Kane presented this request. She is visually impaired and will
start using Calrrain's Broadway Station for her new job on September 21, 1998.
Currently, the westerly pedestrian crossing is hazardous for the visually impaired
because of the noise and volume of right turns from northbound California. Also, the
island is not raised which makes it difficult to find. Ms. Kane suggested:
Audible signals which have a bird sound and can be annoying.
Transmitter on a pole with corresponding receiver to be used by the visually
impaired pedestrian. This is the preferred enhancement and is available
through Talking Signs in Louisiana. Also, the City of San Francisco has
installed this transmitter at locations throughout their city and pedestrians can
use the same receiver for both cities.
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Ms. Kane advised that she will start one week of training with her new guide dog on
September 14, and it would be advantageous if the enhanced signals are installed by
then. It would also comply with ADA requirements.
Mr. Ho advised that this is a pedestrian safety issue and that the City of Millbrae is
working on enhanced signals with Caltrans for their Murchison/El Camino Real
intersection. Staff will need to research costs, etc. It was moved and seconded
(Comms. Evans/Mayer) to move this to an Action item immediately. It was then
moved and seconded (Comms. Evans/Mayer) to ask staffto research costs, availability
ofdevice, etc.; to recommend to Council to purchase and install the appropriate device
for the intersection of Broadway and California Drive. Unanimously approved by the
Commission. Mr. Ho advised that he will provide the Commission with a copy of the
Staff Report to Council recommending installation of the requested enhancement.
7. INFORMATION ITEMS.
7.1 Preliminary Construction Schedule of the Rubberized Railroad Crossing Project
Mr. Ho advised that there are five crossings on the Peninsula to receive rubberized
crossings. Burlingame has 3-112: Broadway, Oak Grove, Howard and half of
Peninsula Avenue. Bidding is scheduled for late September, and construction should
begin in October which will take two to four months to complete.
Comm. Mayer commended Mr. Ho for providilg sketches and diagrams for several
of the above items enhancing the available information which has facilitated their
decision making.
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