HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - TSP - 1977.06.09The regular meeting of the Traffic, Safety & Parking Commission was
held on June 9, 1977; ca1led to order by Chairman Subbotin at 8:00 p.m.
NOLL CALL
Presents Commissioners Aliamus, Constantino, Gundersen, Podesta,
Subbotin, Sulger.
Absent: Commissioner Graham, excused.
Others Present: Traffic Engineer Thomas E. lrloore
Traffic Director, sgt. ifame s D. o'Brien
PLEDGE OF AILEGIANCE
'Commissioner Podesta led the Pledge of Allegiance to the FIag.
UINUTES
Minutes of the meeting of May L2, L977 were accepted.
Chairman subbot j.n expressed his appreciation for having been elected
Chairman and mentioned Commissioner constantinors election to Vice
Chairman and Commissioner Aliamus as Secretary. He lauded out-going
Chairman Podesta for his excellent contribution to the city and the
Commission for the preceding year. He recognized others in attendance:
Linda Boscono, Reporter for the Mill.brae Leader, and xen costa,
Reporter, Boutique & vi1lager.
1. EI Camino ReaL Route study. Chairman Subbotin referred to Traffic
Engineer Moore for his report, and ur. Moore replied that a tele-
phone conversation with the state has revealed that they are seriously
considering two different timings. The present controllers are capable
of this and they lrilI try the options to 6ee which works best.
!1r. lloore believes the computer services are well worth the pa)rynent
for them. one of the results is that it was proved a new signal install-
ation at El camino ReaI and Lincoln Avenue is quite practical .
In response to an inquiry from the Chairman, !1r. Moore stated there is
Iittle funding participation required from the City for this project.
Most is federal money being used for complete upgrading of the system,
including installation of larger mast arms.
TRA8FIC, sAfErY & PARKING COMI,{ISSION
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CALL TO ORDER
CURRENT BUSINESS
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El Camino Real in Burlingame is rather unusual . It j.s a State High-way with only two lanes, no parking, no shoulders and no pockets.It will take consideration of what works best. Itre changes willinvolve a]-l of El Camino Real and, essentially, Trousdale Drive.rt is a route and is being considered as a route. Mr. Moore explainedthat they are trying to increase traffic flow and provide vehiclegaps so people can get out of unsignalized intersections. During peakhours, the speed is probably twenty-five miles per hour, and off-peakhours somewhere around thirty-five miles per hour. Commissioner
Podesta asked if left turns wj-I1 be permitted. Mr. Moore replied,yes, with the vehicle gaps and the best possible speed, it shouldreduce accidents.
commissione! constantino asked if any changes are expected on MelineDrive, and Mr. Moore replied that suggestions have been made for
improvements in that area. The Nolte Report had made a recommendationfor the modification of lining up a new connection bet$reen oxford Roadand Aderine Drive using the frontage road. He has modified it srightlyand it has been sent to CATTRANS for their review and comment. Inan$rer to an inquiry, he stated the plan does not require removing anyof the big trees.
chairman Subbotin stated that the commissioners had expressed theircontinued concern and support regarding in Burlingame, and
asked Mr. lloore to continue to monitor the state's activities andleport any progress. The topic is to rernain on the agenda.
2. Southern Pacific Upqradinq at Broadway. lfhe EIR was presented by
DeLeurr, cather & company at a public meeting on May ZS, L977.chairman subbotin attended the meeting. He asked for any comments and
commissioner constantino stated he had read the ErR and also attendedvarious meeting in the Broadway area. He expressed their points ofview with regard to the necessity for maintaining the economic stabilityof the areai that there be direct access from one section of the
conmunity to the other. They are thinking about a bicycle path to therecreational area and a walkway for persons who visit the Broadway
shopping area. He thinks the study shouLd be augmented to determinethe economic impact on the entire Broadway area. I.igures on theincreased traffic are mentioned in the report and if this is the case,it could choke Broadway.
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thought has been expressed that Broadway be changed to a ma]l andtraffic diverted. He explained the merchants and property ownersdeeply concerned and are watching the developments c1ose1y. Theyof the opinion that a major improvement must occur in that areathe longer it is delayed, the more it will cost.
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Chairman Subbotin refered to the EIR and elaborated on it by draw-
ing a chart, indicating the five alternatives and their impact on
the City financially as well as its relation to traffic, safety and
parking. He suggested that the aesthetics would be considered by
the Beautification Commission. Information from this Commission
to City Council should address the three aspects of traffic, safety
and parking.
Mr. uoore spoke of the developments anticipated in the area east of
Bayshore Freeway which incJ.udes two office buildings and the King
Building, and two ne$, restaurants. Ihere is a great deal of
activity in progress and Mr. lloore is soliciting proposals for a
Subregional Transportation Study betqreen San Srancisco Bay, California
Drive and Rollins Road, and between and including the l,li1lbrae Avenue,
Peni-nsula Avenue and Poplar Avenue interchanges with Bayshore Freeway.
He is asking for a thirty-day study, a preliminary report to staff
at sjxty days; a draft ieport at ninety days; with final report at
one hundred tvrenty days, to start ifuly 25, L977.
!1r. lloore spoke of increased freight train traffic. llhere has been
a prob].em with long f,reight trains. Ttle longest $ras 8,000 feet. He
mentioned having beeri on Broadway and waited irver twenty minutes vrhile
a freight train stopped and started twice, b].ocking the intersection.
Vehicles were stopped in all directions causing a huge backup. He
will i"nvestigate and try to find out what is 9oin9 on.
It qras requested this be kept on the agenda and thought be given to
offering City Council our Commission's support and input with regard
to pursuing this project and assisting them in selecting the viable
alternatives, with special emphasis on traffic, safety and parking.
In reply to an inquiry, !1r. Moore confirmed that there would be
another meeting for adoption of .the EXR.
3. P4rktng Structure. There was no discussion.To be kept on agenda.
4. Burl ingame Avenue parking survey. Mr.Moore stated a complete
report has been given to Mr. Kirkup, Director of Public Works.
It was requested that individual copies for each Commissioner be
provided after review and release by ltf . Kirkup.
The present requirement for parking is one space for every three
hundred square feet. Ihere is approxjrnately 500,0O0 square feet
planned, requiring 1,667 new parking spaces or vehicles being proposed.
Questions about traffic movements during peak hours and the problems
that may arise in the future were discussed.
Traffic, Safety & Parking Comm.--4
It nas stated that both of the
!1r. Moorers memo dated MaY 23,
6.stoDsiqnonLexinqtonwayatBloomfieldRoad.Mr.Moorestated
E[l s ftaa feen recomnended in the Nolte RePort and because of
recentaccidents,ithasbecomenecessarytoinstallthestopsigns.
COrunissioner Gundersen moved that the recommendation be imPlemented,
seconded by Commissioner Sulger, the motion carried unanimously'
llhe second item in the ].etter referred to stop sign installation on
North Lane at Carolan Avenue , t^'estbound ' Mr ' l'loore drew a diagram
explaining the exact location of the sign. chairman sublootin then
eniertained a motion supporting Mr. Moore's recommendation and
corunissioner Aliamus so moved. seconded by commissioner Podesta,
the motion carried unanimouslY.
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5. 900 B1o ck of California Drive. A letter expressing no objec-
tions to removing the Park ing restr ictions on California Drive
between Sanchez and Majilla Avenues \^tas referred to. Commissioner
Aliamus had visited the area and in consideration of the fact that
there hte re no obiections from people in the area, he moved that the
proposal .be consummated, which was seconded by Commissioner
Conitantino. Following Mr. Moore,s remark that there was a comPany.
on the corner who wished to maintain just a little short-term park-
ing and that it would be modified to the agreement of all concerned,
the motion carried unanimouslY.
above motions are in accordance with
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OI,D BUSINESS
1. Commissioner Aliamus asked about the hedge at Adeline Drive and
Bafboa Avenue--whether or not it had been trimmed? In reP1y, it
rras stated it is still a visual hazard. It does not meet the city
code requirement. The situatj-on has prevailed for many years and the
owners have been contacted .
Chairman Subbotin asked about the lega1 responsibility. If they are
unwilling to meet the code reguirement, that they take entire liability
ofanyaccidents.Howdoesthelawdefineliabilityifyoubreakthe
larr? If somebody is not willing to meet the City ordinances and the
city :." not wiI11ng to enforce the ordinances? Is there a time element
involved? It was agreed that a letter of inquiry be addressed to the
City uanager.
NEW BUSINESS
1. A Letter from Mr. J. A. sinpson, General Manager,
Company, 330 Primrose Road, was distributed' l{r'
Edw. A. Keith &
Simpson requests
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a yellow zone in front of the building. .l'1r. Moore contacted
Mr. Simpson and told him about the Deleuw, Cather & Company Report
and the necessity of studying the situation as it relates to the
Report, and it qrould be very difficult for the comnission to reach
a decision until they had the opportunity to investigate it.
several months ago Mr. Si.mpson called and l{r. }loore and Sergeant
OrBrien did not reconunend providing the yellow zone. Ir{r. Moore
felt he was satisfied that it was being presented to the Director
of Traffic and he will tell Mr. Simpson that he is welcome to attend
the next meeting of this Commission.
2. Commissioner Aliamus asked if the signal at Burlingame Avenue
and Primrose Road could be checked so that it is not activated
on Sundays. Mr. Moore will investigate.
ADJOURNMENT
Ttre meeting adj ourned at 9:35 p.m.
Respectfully .submitted,
afoseph A. Aliamus, Secretary
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415-348-7001
May 13, L977 ':
Attn: CitY l'lanager
City of Burlingame
Cicy Ha11 -501 Prinrrose Road
Burlingame, C,A 94010
Dear Sir:
I thought perhaps, since we have had no response to my inquiry severaL
months ago in regard to a yeL1ow zone in front of the building that our Company
owns at 330 Primrose Road (the Crocker Center Building), that I might ask for a
response from your office.
Since purchasing the building almosE a year ago, lle.have noticed--and stilI
notice--the need'fot a loading and unloading zofie, i.€. yellorv zone, in fronE
of our buiLding. Lf. you would nofe the companies in our building and the occu-
pancy of our builciing, you r,rill note that r.re do receive nany deliveries, and all
companies ma.king deLiveries to our building do find it exLremely difficult to
park, and many tinnes must park some distance from the building in order Eo make
deliveries. A yellow zone in front of the building lrould simplify many existing
probLems r{ith deliveries.
As I am sure you are also aware, there is a definite parlcing probl.em in the
area for employees r+orking in our building as welL as other buildings surrounding
ours. It rvould be very helpful, if possible, if thc City could look into securing
additlonal all-day parking oreters, and perhaps this may entail adding meEers Eo
the parking lot aLready behind our builciing.
Along with the above tr{o matters, I have also had questions asked our Company
by persons thinking that rre may have the aflswer as to rr'iry the City rvould allor.r the
construct.ion of a new office complex at the corner of Prj.mrose aud Chapin and not
require parking spaces to be provided under the building rvhen rre are already having
serious parking problems. And now the City rvill be faced rvith additional enploy-
ment in the area and more people trying to secure all-day parlcing ryhich is already
inaclequate. I'lould it be possible to have an ansr{er as to the reasoning behind rhe
City noE requiring parking to be provided by the ner,r building.
Ihank you for your time and cooperation. Ar.raitiirg a reply at your earliest
convenience, I am
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