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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/11/1996CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION APRIL 11, 1996 CALL TO.ORDER: Chair Istik called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. at the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Hearing Room, 21865 East Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance By Commissioner Nice. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Chair Istik, Vice Chair Leonard, Commissioners Nice, Tamaya, and Virginkar Staff: Deputy Director of Public Works, David Liu; Administrative Assistant, Tseday Aberra; Sergeant Rawlings; and Recording Secretary, Carol Dennis I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. Meeting of March 14, 1996. DDPW/Liu corrected the adjournment time to 9:53 p.m. VC/Leonard made a motion, seconded by C/Virginkar to approve the minutes as corrected. Without objections, the motion was so ordered. II. COMMISSION COMMENTS - None III. PUBLIC COMMENTS Hubert Wilson, 23649 Country View Drive, requested an update regarding the shopping cart fixtures located in the fire lane at the K -Mart shopping center on Diamond Bar Boulevard. He stated he understands that K -Mart received a citation for this violation from the Los Angeles County Fire Department. However, the structures are still located in the fire lane. He emphasized the safety hazard due to the violation. DDPW/Liu responded to Chair/Istik that staff will contact the fire department and K -Mart seeking compliance and respond to Mr. Wilson. Chair/Istik requested that in the event of non- compliance by K -Mart, that the item be agendized for April 11, 1996 Page 2 T&T commission the May Traffic and Transportation Commission meeting with a recommendation from staff for mitigation measures. Debby O'Connor, 23725 Bower Cascade Place, indicated she made a request to three of the Traffic and Transportation Commissioners that the double yellow line striping in Diamond Point 1 area item be placed on tonight's agenda. She stated she is very disappointed that the item was not placed on tonight's agenda. She requested the item be placed on the May agenda. In addition, she requested to know why a Neighborhood Traffic Study is not being conducted in her area. DDPW/Liu responded to Debby O'Conner that the double yellow line striping in Diamond Point 1 area has been in place for approximately two months. The issue has been before the Traffic and Transportation Commission and the City Council. There is currently no action being taken with respect to this item. C/Tamaya requested the double yellow line striping in d Point 1 area item be laced on the May agenda. Diamond p Without objections, the Commission concurred. C/Virginkar asked that staff issue a recommended draft policy for the striping of residential streets. David O'Connor, 23725 Bower Cascade Place, stated his home is located on the corner of Bower Cascade Place and Minneque Drive. He is concerned about safety and speeding in the area. He indicated he has seen Sheriff's Deputies patrolling the street and, in his opinion, a very heavy presence by law enforcement and the citing of violators will eventually bring the speeding vehicles under control. Tom Ortiz, a Diamond Bar resident, stated that Glen Thomas, 1954 Los Cerros Drive, is concerned about sight blockage at the stop signs at Los Cerros Drive and Fern Hollow Drive. He indicated that Mr. Thomas has a recommendation for mitigation and would like to be contacted by the City staff. Mr. Ortiz requested that the Traffic and Transportation Commission set a time 77 limit on recommendations to the City Council. Mr. Ortiz pointed out that there is valuable information contained in the Diamond Bar Recreation Guide and 1 D April 11, 1996 Page 3 T&T Commission Newsletter and asked the Commission to'educate the citizens with respect to the publication. He cited page 21 of the publication as being particularly valuable and informative. He reminded the Commission that he is very interested in the safety concerns regarding school traffic. He asked if the video of the Placentia school site he had requested when he was a Traffic and Transportation Commissioner had been completed by the City staff. He requested that the Commission con inue to have Sgt. Rawlings present the Monthly Traffi Enforcement Update. He further requested enfo cement of street parking violations. DDPW/Liu respo ded to Chair/Istik that the City is proceeding wit the school traffic study and the item will be agendized for the May or June Traffic and Transportation Commission meeting. He indicated that if staff requires assistance he will contact Mr. Ortiz. Raul Medina, 23852 Country View Drive, reminded the audience that the Sounds of Diamond Bar 7th anniversary celebration will be held Sunday, April 14 at Peterson Park from 1:00 M. to 5:00 P.M. He asked the Commission to consider the impending increased traffic flow on Grand A enue as a result of the large new shopping center in Chino Hills. Craig Clute, 21217 Fountain Springs Road, presented a letter to the C mmission regarding speed humps in Chino Hills. He requ sted an update with respect to the Calvary Chapel traffic item. He further requested an update on the school traffic situation and asked whether the Wal ut Valley Unified School District had been contacted or their cooperation in the effort. He indicated that enter line double yellow striping that was to have bee installed three months ago on Cold Springs Lane be ween Diamond Bar Boulevard and Castle Rock Road has n t been completed. Chair/Istik responded to Mr. Clute that the May 9 Traffic and Transportation Commission agenda includes discussion of the school district traffic. A discussion of aispeed hump policy for the City is scheduled for t e June 13 Commission meeting. V. CONSENT CALENDA - None April 11, 1996 Page 4 T&T Commission VI. OLD BUSINESS A. Parking for occupants of 2707 South Diamond Bar Boulevard. AA/Aberra stated that at the direction of the Traffic and Transportation Commission, staff investigated the Conditional Use Permit issued by the County of Los Angeles to Dr. Frank Cho for his building located at 2707 South Diamond Bar Boulevard. The staff report outlines the date and circumstances of the approval and the concerns outlined by the City's Planning Department with respect to the number of allocated parking spaces and the permitted uses. Staff recommends that the Traffic and Transportation Commission discuss the parking restriction on Fountain Springs Road from Crooked Creek Drive to Diamond Bar Boulevard and request staft to incorporate the comments with the upcoming evaluation/study. DDPW/Liu responded to C/Virginkar that the recommendation for the red curb was included in the Neighborhood Traffic Study to improve the traffic circulation and the site restriction. This item was included in the recommendation forwarded by the Traffic and Transportation Commission to the City Council to adopt Part I of Plan I improvements. Frank W. Cho, D.D.S., 21842 Tenderfoot, stated he is the owner of the building located at 2707 South Diamond Bar Boulevard. He further stated he obtained a building permit from Los Angeles County. He indicated he has 10 businesses and 31 parking spaces at the site. He reiterated that he was not informed by the City about the Neighborhood Traffic Study and he had no opportunity for input at the public hearings. He stated the businesses in his center suffer greatly from the painted red curb. He asked the Commission to consider removing the red paint and allowing vehicular parking on Fountain Springs Drive between Diamond Bar Boulevard and Crooked Creek Drive. He indicated he feels that the red curbing represents over regulation. Fred Scalzo, Diamond Bar Chamber of Commerce, stated that in 1992 a traffic study was conducted for the Country Hills Towne Center area. The study determined that there was no reason to inhibit parking on Fountain 1 1 1 April 11, 1996 Page 5 T&T commission Springs Drive and, in his opinion, there is currently no reason to inhibit street parking. He further stated that the tenant's employees count on off-site parking in order not to restrict the on-site parking that is available for customer use. He asked that the Commission carefully consider the interests of the businesses of Diamond Bar since 25% to 300 of the City's budget is derived from sales tax on retail centers like Dr. Cho's center. He urged the Commission to assist Dr. Cho by recommending that the red curb paint be removed from Fountain Springs Drive. John Fonmin M.D., 2707 S. Diamond Bar Boulevard, Suite 104, stated his patients are experience difficulty getting to his facility because of the limited parking. He expressed his concern for patients with arthritis or other trauma who cannot walk long distances and must park close to the office. He requested that the Commission request removal of the red curb paint on Fountain Springs Road to accommodate the businesses. Mr. Clute suggested the Commission look at the Conditional Use Permit granted Dr. Cho. He indicated that a prior Traffic and Transportation Commissioner stated that, in his opinion, Dr. Cho is in clear violation of the CUP. Mr. Clute stated that he is not anti -business. However, he is very concerned with the traffic through his neighborhood. He asked if the City is going to allow business parking on residential streets. In addition, he pointed out the safety issues with street parking. He questioned whether the parking was ever adequate for 10 businesses at that location. He urged the Commission not to allow business parking on residential streets. Sheri Liebe, INA Dance Studio, 2707 S. Diamond Bar Boulevard, Suite 205, presented a petition to the Commission which calls for the removal of the red curb on Fountain Springs Road. She asked the Commission to consider removing the red paint from the business driveway of 2707 S. Diamond Bar Boulevard north to the ingress/egress for Country Hills Towne Center on the south side of Fountain Springs Road. She stated that her dance studio offers classes through the City's Parks and Recreations Department in a joint effort with the City of Brea called "Mommie and Me". The students are 14 months to two years old and therefore must be April 11, 1996 Page 6 T&T Commission accompanied by an adult. Chair/Istik pointed out that the conditions for the dance studio tenant improvements states that the class size is not to exceed eight students and that the parents are not to remain on site to watch the classes. He indicated that this restrictive condition was apparently imposed because of the concern for lack of parking. In addition, the conditions state that if larger or adult classes are taught during non -peak hours, the studio is required to apply for a shared parking Conditional Use Permit or Variance. Ms. Liebe stated that although 90 percent of her students are dropped off, she has students in need of parking because of the classes offered through the City. Ms. Liebe responded to C/Nice that she has not attempted to comply with the shared parking Conditional Use Permit condition. She indicated she is not certain that she agreed to the tenant improvement conditions when she signed her lease. Dr. Cho stated he has attempted to contact the Country Hills Towne Center to discuss shared parking and they have not responded. Ms. Liebe responded to C/Nice that as a result of the City classes she may have up to 14 students per "Mommie and Me" class plus 14 parents. She asked for direction from the Commission. Dr. Cho responded to C/Tamaya that he has an easement to construct a stairway between Country Hills Towne Center and his property. He indicated he has made several attempts to contact the owner of the shopping center. He stated that the owner has no interest in entering into a contract to share the parking. He indicated that he is a dentist and he has not lost patients. However, the lack of parking is hurting other businesses in his building. He would be agreeable to removal of the red paint on the south side of Fountain springs Road from his building's driveway westerly to the Country Hills Towne Center ingress/ egress. April 11, 1996 Page 7 T&T Commission Robert Baltis, 22720 Timbertop Lane, stated there are no residential addresses on the portion of Fountain springs Road that is painted red. Therefore, it is not a residential street. C/Virginkar stated that he has observed the traffic on Montefino Avenue and on Fountain Springs Road. In his opinion, there is a much heavier traffic flow from Montefino Avenue onto Diamond Bar Boulevard and there is no red curbing in that area. He sees both areas as similar and if one location has the red curbing the other location should have the red curbing. He further stated he is concerned that the City should have a policy regarding red curbing. He suggested the red curbing should be removed from Fountain Springs Road. DDPW/Liu responded to VC/Leonard that public input was solicited for the Neighborhood Traffic Study. As a result, a list of recommendations were presented to the Traffic and Transportation Commission. The red curb on Fountain Springs Road is a direct result of the input received and forwarded as a recommendation from the Traffic and Transportation Commission to the City Council for implementation. Due to safety issues, the curb on the north side of Fountain Springs Drive must remain red from Diamond Bar Boulevard to Rising Star. However, the red curbing for the south side of Fountain Springs Road from the driveway of the building at 2707 Fountain Springs Road west to the Country Hills Towne Center driveway could eventually be re-evaluated. The City Council will be conducting public workshops to evaluate all of the mitigation measures initiated as a result of the Neighborhood Traffic Study. VC/Leonard stated that the City Council took action on the "No Left Turn" sign at the Country Hills Towne Center ingress/egress at Fountain Springs Road. She asked if the intent is to group all of the mitigation measures or deal with each mitigation measure individually. She further stated she is confused about the City Council action. DDPW/Liu responded to VC/Leonard that the first City Council Neighborhood Traffic Study Public Workshop will be held in May. C/Nice stated he spent four hours on a weekend April 11, 1996 Page 8 T&T Commission canvasing the neighborhood. He indicated that he feels the red curbing on the residential side of Fountain Springs Road is essential. However, the residents voiced almost no objection to removing the red curbing on the south side of Fountain Springs Road and indicated they did not feel that parked vehicles created a hazard in that area. Chair/Istik stated his opinion that, as a Civil Engineer, it is not feasible to plan business parking on residential streets. In the event that an additional lane is ever needed and the street needs to be restriped, such an action hurts the businesses. Staff has provided a report indicating the uses of the building at 2707 Fountain Springs Road has changed from the intent of the original CUP. The current uses are more intense and require additional parking. He stated he would not be in favor of recommending any action to the City Council tonight and instead follow staff's recommendation and revisit the item during the re- evaluation period. It is incumbent upon the owner of the building to comply with the City's condition of securing additional parking spaces. Mr. Baltis asked why the City has not red striped Palomino Drive at Diamond Bar Boulevard. The street is just as narrow as Fountain Springs Road. Mr. Scalzo stated he would like to see the Commission take action tonight to remove the red striping on the south side of Fountain Springs Road. He indicated he agrees that buildings should not be developed with the proposal to use off-site parking. However, this location was developed with off-site parking available. C/Virginkar made a motion, seconded by C/Tamaya, to remove the red curb paint on both sides of Fountain Springs Road westerly from the 2707 building driveway to Crooked Creek Drive. Chair/Istik stated he would prefer to wait until the DKS study is completed and would not be in favor of removing the red curb at this time. He suggested the City intervene with the Country Hills Towne Center to reach a compromise to temporarily assist Dr. Cho with his parking dilemma. April 11, 1996 Page 9 T&T Commission C/Tamaya asked C/Virginkar for clarification of his motion. C/Tamaya stated that because Dr. Cho has made a good faith effort to work with the owner of Country Hills Towne Center and because Dr. Cho has not received any cooperation from the center, he indicated he would be inclined to consider removal of the red curb paint on the south side of Fountain Springs Road between Dr. Cho's building driveway and the shopping center driveway based on the following: it appears that Dr. Cho has complied with the CUP conditions. Based upon C/Nice's survey, there were virtually no objections to removing the red paint on the south side of Fountain Springs Road. If the City is successful in negotiating additional parking with the shopping center, the Commission could consider restoring the red curb. C/Tamaya further stated that he would like to see the line of sight clear on at least one side of Fountain Springs Road. He requested that C/Virginkar amend his motion. VC/Leonard stated she is in favor of continuing with the Neighborhood Traffic Study review period prior to initiating any changes. However, one item has been changed by the City Council, and she indicated she would be in favor of recommending removal of the red paint on the south side only. C/Virginkar amended his motion. He stated his reason for recommending removal on both sides of Fountain Springs Road is because of the inconvenience to the residents, particularly the residents on Rising Star Drive. DDPW/Liu responded to VC/Leonard that the red curbing is currently located on both sides of Fountain Springs Road from Diamond Bar Boulevard to Crooked Creek Drive. Chair/Istik reiterated that he would like to see the Commission support the traffic study as it was recommended to and approved by the City Council. The Commission is not supporting the Planning Commission and the Planning Department staff's recommendations. The exception is contemplated because the property owner is not following the conditions under which he agreed to operate. C/Virginkar restated his motion to recommend to the April 11, 1996 Page 10 T&T Commission City Council that the red paint be removed from the curb on the south side of Fountain Springs Drive between the location opposite Rising Star Drive westerly to Crooked Creek Drive. C/Tamaya seconded the motion. The motion was approved 4-1 with the following roll call: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Virginkar, Tamaya, Nice, VC/Leonard NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Chair/Istik ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None DDPW/Liu responded to Chair/Istik that he will request this item be placed on the City Council meeting agenda in May. VII. PUBLIC MEETING: (8:35 p.m.) A. Neighborhood Traffic Study Workshop #1 for the Rolling Knoll Road/Country View Drive/Quail Summit Drive area. DDPW/Liu stated that upon receiving Country View Drive residents' concern regarding the cut -through traffic they experience, the Commission's recommendation was to conduct a neighborhood traffic study in the area. This recommendation was approved by the City Council on December 15, 1995. Austin -Foust Associates, Inc., the City's engineering consulting firm, has been conducting the study. Three goals have been set for the study: 1) identify the through traffic and its relationship to the traffic problems, 2) attempt to identify the specific locations, nature and causes of the problems, and 3) develop a neighborhood traffic management plan that will resolve the problems in a systematic way that is capable of consensus approval from the residents. The critical component of achieving these goals will be the involvement of neighborhood residents and the facilitation of neighborhood consensus. Joe Foust, Austin -Foust Associates, 2020 N. Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana, stated his background. He indicated an essential ingredient to the success of the study is -� community involvement and input. He presented a synopsis of the 137 responses to the approximate 600 questionnaires sent to the neighborhood residents. He April 11, 1996 Page 11 T&T Commission stated that his firm will continue receiving responses for the next two weeks and encouraged all citizens to participate. He indicated the traffic study area is served by four entrances and exits, two each on Diamond Bar Boulevard and Grand Avenue. Two streets are signalized and two streets are not signalized. He pointed out the restrictions during peak travel periods. He indicated some minor violation of the traffic restrictions is occurring which is typical of the five to eight percent overall traffic restriction violation rate. He stressed the importance of considering the impact of these violations in comparison to the traffic diversion. Mr. Foust stated his firm will actively seek input from the schools because the schools account for a significant amount of traffic in the area. With respect to the survey response, he indicated the residents expressed the following concerns: 75% traffic, 13% speeding, 20% cut -through traffic, 200 volume and 20% school traffic. He stated that the expression of concern for perceived "volume" and "cut - through" traffic is really an expression of concern regarding "speed" of traffic. He cited a Stanford Research study which supports this notion. He indicated that as a result of the survey, his firm will emphasize the monitoring of the speed of the traffic in the neighborhood. Mr. Foust indicated that virtually all questionnaire responses site enforcement as an issue in resolving traffic problems. However, mitigation measures will need to include solutions which will not depend on law enforcement. He indicated that traffic signals have not been a successful strategy for preservation of neighborhoods and lowering of traffic. Traffic signals can tend to draw traffic. He stated 15% of the respondents to the questionnaire requested traffic barriers and 120 of the community has indicated an interest in having speed humps. Mr. Foust stated the 24 hour traffic counts are as follows: Grand Avenue 36,550; Rolling Knoll Road 1900; Quail Summit Drive 3400; Mountain Laurel Way 2000, and Country View Drive 260. The residents indicated that 50% of the community uses Quail Summit Drive on a daily basis; 25% use Rolling Knoll Road; 25% use Mountain April 11, 1996 Page 12 T&T Commission Laurel Way, and about 2 or 3% use Country View Drive. Mr. Foust stated the residents, assessment corresponds with the traffic uses determined by firm. Mr. Foust further estimated that in accordance with an average 10 trips per day per household, 5,000 to 6,000 trips per day are generated by the residents and 600 to 1,000 trips per day are generated by the schools in the area. Mr. Foust surmised that by applying the average 10 trips per day per household, the neighborhood residents account for approximately 5,000 daily trips and the schools account for approximately 500 with a cut - through potential of approximately 2,000. It appears that signs have effectively treated the peak period cut -through traffic problems. Mr. Foust indicated that as a result of this traffic study, his firm will examine the delay at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Diamond Bar Boulevard as opposed to cutting through the neighborhood in question. he stated they will conduct a license plate survey of the schools to determine where the traffic is entering and exiting the neighborhood. Mr. Foust concluded stating the next workshop will be an identification and evaluation of the alternative mitigation measures developed through the study. He reiterated that the initial community input portion of the study is crucial to a satisfactory conclusion. Mr. Foust responded to C/Virginkar that the numbers of residential trips through the neighborhood as opposed to the number of cut -through trips is fairly typical and may even be on the lower side of the scale (40%) with respect to neighborhoods involved in neighborhood traffic studies. In response to C/Nice the 18% cut -through figure is probably low due to the fact that previous mitigation measures were instituted as a result of a previous traffic study for the area. DDPW/Liu responded to VC/Leonard that a resident requested a crosswalk at Quail Summit Drive and Diamond Bar Boulevard. As a result, the City conducted a full April 11, 1996 Page 13 T&T Commission scale traffic signal study for Quail Summit Drive at Diamond Bar Boulevard and for Montefino Avenue at Grand Avenue. DDPW/Liu responded to C/Virginkar that the study determined there was not sufficient justification for the signal at Quail Summit Drive. However, a signal was approved for Montefino Avenue at Grand Avenue. Because of the alignment of the driveway into Montefino Center at Quail Summit Drive, a traffic signal installation was not feasible, Mr. Foust stated that there would be a significant civil engineering consideration if a signal was installed at the Quail Summit Drive and Diamond Bar Boulevard location. The installation would require a reconstruction of the driveway and possible parking lot recirculation at the Montefino Center opposite Quail Summit Drive. As the driveway exists, the left turns would be in conflict. VC/Leonard recalled that the Commission voted not to recommend the installation of a crosswalk at Quail Summit Drive and Diamond Bar Boulevard because a crosswalk gives the user a false sense of security. Jerry Hamilton, 1429 Copper Mountain Drive, stated he feels sorry for his neighbors on Rolling Knoll Road. He reminded the Commission that eight years ago a study of his neighborhood revealed that the installation of traffic barriers would significantly impede emergency vehicle response time. He indicated that a fire in the area might result in traffic gridlock. He further stated that the previous study revealed that the problem of speeding primarily caused by the neighborhood residents. The traffic flow problem is a citywide problem and, in his opinion, another outlet highway is needed to divert the traffic away from the city. Don Lemly, 1387 Rolling Knoll Road, stated he and his wife initiated the previous Neighborhood Traffic Study. He indicated he believes that the "No Right Turn" and "No Left Turn" signs have significantly mitigated the cut -through traffic in his neighborhood. He estimated that the speeding has increased and whether it is an internal or external problem is immaterial. He asked April 11, 1996 Page 14 T&T commission that the consultant and the Commission address the traffic volume and the speeding issue. Mr. Foust responded to Mr. Lemly that his firm will be conducting a license plate survey of entering and exiting traffic. If cut -through traffic is coming up Quail Summit Drive and making a left on Winterwood Lane or Rolling Knoll Road, and then making a left turn onto Grand Avenue and a right turn onto Diamond Bar Boulevard to continue, this will be uncovered by the study. Mr. Foust responded to Chair/Istik that the survey will determine whether the vehicles are from the neighborhood. However, if the vehicles are from outside the area, the survey may not be able to determine the ultimate destination. Wanda Tanaka, 23805 Country View Drive, stated that in 1993 she was involved in the cut -through traffic study in the tract. In August, 1995, the Country View Drive residents again approached the Traffic and m' Transportation Commission because of the speeding problem. Country View Drive is like a straight-away. When Grand Avenue traffic backs up, the traffic uses the neighborhood as a cut -through to an even greater degree. She referred to the petition with 79 signatures which was previously presented to the Commission in October, 1995. She indicated that many residents who are present at tonight's meeting are opposed to the cul-de-sacing of Country View Drive. She stated the main reason that the residents wrote to the Commission is because Grand Avenue is like a backyard and they wanted to stop the traffic from coming through their front yard. She indicated that a cul-de-sac may not be the answer and the residents are willing to compromise. She referred the Commission to the increased noise level as a result of the increased traffic on Grand Avenue and again requested consideration of a block wall to mitigate the noise and pollution. Hubert Wilson, 23649 Country View Drive, requested that Mr. Foust use the correct base line numbers for lois ---, study. In his opinion, the numbers revealed by the response to the survey will not be valid. He suggested that the study should begin by researching the history April 11, 1996 Page 15 T&T Commission of the opening of Grand Avenue to Chino Hills and use those numbers as a base line to see the impacts that Diamond Bar is now experiencing. He stated that current problems of traffic flow in the area precipitated from the buildout in the City of Chino Hills. He referred the Commission to the Environmental Impact Study which identified that these problems would occur. He indicated that no mitigation measures are offered in the document. He stated that in order to solve the city's traffic problems, it is his belief that the City of Diamond Bar must enter into discussions with Chino Hills to resolve the matter by reopening the document and providing some mitigation measures which will provide some relief for the citizens of Diamond Bar from the impacts of buildout in the City of Chino Hills. He estimated that the problem will only get worse because of the projected buildout in Chino Hills. He referred the Commission to the noise levels in the neighborhood as a result of the increased traffic on Grand Avenue. He asked that the Commission and the consultant not let the Stanford University study lead the Neighborhood Traffic Study to false conclusions. Mr. Wilson pointed out that a number of collisions have occurred at the intersection of Rolling Knoll Road and Grand Avenue. He suggested that right turns from Rolling Knoll Road onto Grand Avenue should be prohibited because of the reduced line of sight northerly on Grand Avenue. Craig Clute, 21217 Fountain Springs Road, stated the survey response list numbers are similar to those revealed by his Neighborhood Traffic Study. He indicated the numbers for his tract are much higher than the numbers for the Quail Summit Drive/Rolling Knoll Road/Country View Drive area. He further stated that, in his opinion, 260 vehicles per day does not warrant a cul-de-sacing. He questioned the 10 trips per day per household figure. He pointed out that the vehicle license plate study is not invasive. He cautioned that sound level studies are very involved and the issues are addressed in the City's General Plan. He stated he will be following this Neighborhood Traffic Study to see how it compares with his Neighborhood Traffic Study and the recommended mitigation measures. He cautioned the residents to be aware that mitigation measures.can easily be taken away after they are initiated. April 11, 1996 Page 16 T&T Commission Frank Yegge, 23713 Country View Drive, was unable to attend tonight's meeting. He sent a message to the Commission that he is opposed to any obstruction at the east end of Country View Drive and that he is in favor of a sound wall on Grand Avenue in the residential section between Diamond Bar Boulevard and Rolling Knoll Road. Chair/Istik stated that the Traffic and Transportation Commission makes recommendations to the City Council. Some or all of the recommendations may or may not be adopted by the City Council. He recommended the residents follow the process to the City Council and attend their public meetings. Mr. Foust stated he will suggest potential mitigation measures and success and failure stories about the potential mitigation measures at the next meeting. In addition, he will indicate the realistic expectations of suggested mitigation measures and what might be at risk for the city and for the neighborhood if the mitigation measures are initiated. Mr. Foust responded to Chair/Intik that the primary issue of concern to the residents are speeding and cut -through traffic. VC/Leonard requested staff provide written information regarding the Four Corners/Tonner Canyon Road issue for review by the Commission as an alternative bypass for the Chino Hills residents. She suggested that Mr. Foust contact Dr. Carolyn Haugen, principal of Quail Summit Elementary School to assist with the study. DDPW/Liu responded to VC/Leonard that the HOV lanes will be extended from Lambert Road in Orange County to the SR 60. He indicated he will provide the Commission with a Cal -Trans construction schedule as soon as it is available. He stated the HOV lane construction will begin shortly on the SR 60. Chair/Istik stated that when another road is built it does not solve the traffic problem because the area around the road develops and it eventually leads to an extension of another residential neighborhood. Therefore, the impacts to the other streets are not improved by the building of another road. He suggested April 11, 1996 Page 17 T&T Commission that if Chino Hills needs another access to the SR 57, they could build a road through Carbon Canyon or Soquel Canyon. DDPW/Liu stated the second Neighborhood Traffic Study workshop is scheduled for May 9, 1996. Notices will be mailed to the property owners and residents. The public workshop ended at 9:55 p.m. VII. NEW BUSINESS: A. Audible Pedestrian signals at the intersections of Pathfinder Road and Brea Canyon Road, and Fountain Springs Road and Diamond Bar Boulevard. AA/Aberra stated the City was contact by a resident who is hearing impaired requesting the installation of audible pedestrian devices at traffic signals. Installation of an audible pedestrian device will cost approximately $3,000 per intersection. She indicated that Transpor:•tation Development Management (TDA) Article 3 (SB 821) monies could be utilized for funding the project. She referred the Commission to the advantages and disadvantages of these devices. She pointed out that there is no guarantee that vehicles are clear of the intersection when the device indicates it is clear for the pedestrian to cross. Staff recommends that the Traffic and Transportation Commission request staff to conduct an engineering study for the installation of audible pedestrian signals at the intersections of Brea Canyon Road/Pathfinder Road and Fountain Springs Road/Diamond Bar Boulevard to determine whether these intersections are warranted based upon the Cal -Trans conditions. C/Tamaya made a motion, seconded by C/Nice to approve staff's recommendation. Without objections, the motion was so ordered. B. Cul-de-sacing sunset Crossing Road from SR 57 off - ramp to the westerly City limit. Chair/Istik requested this item be agendized for May 9, He asked that staff provide a recommendation for the narrowing of Sunset Crossing Road to two lanes instead of the current four lanes. He requested the item be April 11„ 1996 Page IS T&T Commission voted upon by the Traffic and Transportation Commission as a recommendation to the City Council. C/Tamaya made a motion, seconded by VC/Leonard to adopt Chair/Istik's recommendation. Without objections, the motion was so ordered. VIII. STATUS OF PREVIOUS ACTION ITEMS: DDPW/Liu stated with respect to the Calvary Chapel traffic issue, the manual traffic signal control has been installed at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Golden Springs Drive. The manual control has been utilized by the Sheriff's Department since Easter weekend. City staff and the Sheriff's Department met with Calvary Chapel and Calvary Chapel has agreed to and implemented an on-site circulation plan. The Sheriff's Department will be monitoring the plan to determine its effectiveness. Chair/Istik stated that if the monitoring plan does not work, he would like for the City to begin dialogue about the required access to the existing signal opposite the condominium units on Grand Avenue. DDPW/Liu stated the City has installed four-way stop signs at two locations: Fountain Springs Road at Castle Rock Road, and Cold Springs Lane at Castle Rock Road. Multi -way stop signs studies have been completed for two additional locations as a result of the recommendations of the Neighborhood Traffic Study. They are Fountain Springs Road at Brea Canyon Road and Fountain Springs Road at Sunbright Drive. Fountain Springs Road at Brea Canyon Road is warranted for a three-way stop. Fountain Springs Road at Sunbright Drive is not warranted for stop signs. These items will be presented to City Council on April 16. DDPW/Liu responded to Mr. Clute that he will check on whether center line double yellow striping was proposed as part of Plan I on Cold Springs Lane between Diamond Bar Boulevard and Castle Road. 1 April 11, 1996 Page 19 IX. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS: T&T Commission C/Tamaya stated he has received a concern from a citizen regarding the synchronization of the left turn signal on Grand Avenue at Summitridge Drive. DDPW/Liu responded that the signal timing was off and has subsequently been repaired. However, the pavement is to be removed at that location on April 22 and at that time, the traffic loops will be inoperative. The signal will be placed on recall for the duration of the construction (approximately two hours). The signal timing will be coordinated upon completion of the construction. VC/Leonard stated she experienced the same problem just C/Nice stated that if the vehicles follow the current striping they would collide with parked vehicles on the curve on the upper portion of Harmony Hill Drive. DDPW/Liu indicated he will review the situation and report back to the Commission. X. ITEMS FROM STAFF: A. Monthly Traffic Enforcement Update: March, 1996. Sgt Rawlings reported no fatal accidents in March, 13 injury accidents, 41 property damage only collisions, 360 radar citations, 505 hazardous citations, 70 non- hazardous citations and 74 parking violations. The enforcement index was 38.9% for March. last evening. The situation is creating significant traffic backup. DDPW/Liu responded to C/Nice that if the double yellow center line striping on Harmony Hill Drive was in the center of the street, parking would have to be eliminated on both sides of the street. Because the residents indicated they did not wish red curbing in front of their homes, the striping was offset toward the inner curve with red curbing to provide adequate traffic flow and avoid red curbing on the outer curve which is the residential side of the street. C/Nice stated that if the vehicles follow the current striping they would collide with parked vehicles on the curve on the upper portion of Harmony Hill Drive. DDPW/Liu indicated he will review the situation and report back to the Commission. X. ITEMS FROM STAFF: A. Monthly Traffic Enforcement Update: March, 1996. Sgt Rawlings reported no fatal accidents in March, 13 injury accidents, 41 property damage only collisions, 360 radar citations, 505 hazardous citations, 70 non- hazardous citations and 74 parking violations. The enforcement index was 38.9% for March. April 11, 1996 Page 20 T&T Commission C. Future Agenda Items. 1) Speed hump policy discussion 2) Street 4triping policy discussion 3) School traffic discussion Xi. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - None XI. ADJOURNMENT VC/Leonard made a motion, seconded by C/Nice to adjourned the meeting at 10:15 p.m. There being no objections, the motion was so ordered. Respectfully, G. Li Secretary Attest: J ik C airman