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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/13/1998CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OCTOBER 13, 1998 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Leonard -Colby called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. at the City of Diamond Bar Conference Room A, 21660 East Copley Drive, Suite 100, Diamond Bar, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Vice Chair Morris. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Chair Leonard -Colby, Vice Chair Morris, and Commissioner Lin Absent: Commissioners Istik and Virginkar Also Present were: David Liu, Deputy Director of Public Works; Tseday Aberra, Administrative Assistant, Rose Manela, Assistant Engineer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 10, 1998. VC/Morris moved, C/Lin seconded, to approve the regular meeting minutes of September 10, 1998 as presented. Motion carried 3-0 with the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Lin, VC/Morris, Chair/Leonard-Colby NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Istik, Virginkar. H. COMMISSION COMMENTS: C/Lin stated he is concerned about water on Meadowglen Road near Quail Summit Elementary School. DDPW/Liu responded that the seepage area has been there for some time. The City conducted a study approximately two years ago and has been monitoring the situation. He explained that the City is currently undertaking measures to mitigate the situation. VC/Morris asked if the mitigation measures will extend to include the Golden Springs Drive .and Ballena Drive areas. OCTOBER 13, 1998 PAGE 2 DDPW/Liu indicated that several areas effected by ground water are being studied including the Golden Springs Drive and Ballena Drive areas. III, PUBLIC COMMENTS: Martha Bruske directed the Commission's attention to Diamond Bar Boulevard between Goldrush Drive and Tin Drive. Tract No. 22567 has been approved and she is concerned about cut through traffic in her Tract. She stated that it is possible to avoid Diamond Bar Boulevard by turning onto Tin Drive and proceeding through the area to Golden Springs Drive at Golden Prados Drive or to Diamond Bar Boulevard at Goldrush Drive. She recommended that the City immediately begin conducting traffic counts in the area in order to determine whether traffic lights, speed bumps or speed limits signs need to be installed. With respect to the School Traffic Study, she stated that the traffic signal installation at Goldrush Drive and Diamond Bar Boulevard was a godsend. However, people are bypassing the signal by avoiding the crowded southbound left turn lane pocket and turning west onto Goldrush Drive and making a u -turn in the residential area to gain access back onto Diamond Bar Boulevard. IVa CONSENT CALENDAR: A, Multi -Way stop signs at the intersection of Brea Canyon Road and Diamond Crest Lane. AE/Manela presented staffs report. Staff recommends that the Traffic and Transportation Commission concur with staffs recommendation that multi -way stop signs be installed on Brea Canyon Road and Diamond Crest Lane, and forward its recommendation to the City Council for approval. VC/Morris moved, C/Lin seconded, to adopt staffs recommendation to recommend to the City Council that interim multi -way stop signs be installed on Brea Canyon Road and Diamond Crest Lane. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Lin, VC/Morris, Chair/Leonard-Colby NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Istik, Virginkar DDPW/Liu stated this matter will be presented to the City Council for consideration at its October 20, 098 meeting. 13, 1998 PAGE 3 V. OLD BUSINESS: A. City Council/Traffic and Transportation Commission Joint Study Session. Following discussion, the expectations/philosophy of the City Council and the Commission as well as, other matters of interest such as a regional traffic impacts/solutions, the school traffic study, impact of traffic on economic development, evaluation of Diamond Bar Boulevard and Grand Avenue intersection, assessment of the effectiveness of the City's current stop sign and traffic signal installation program, reduction of speed limit along arterials/roadways, compatibility of on- site/off-site n- site/offsite parking requirements, and signal management system, off-site parking issues were requested to be included in the agenda for the City Council/Traffic and Transportation Commission Joint Study Session. VI. NEW BUSINESS: A. Breckenridge Court Recreational Vehicles. Staff recommends that the Traffic and Transportation concur with staff to recommend to the City Council the following mitigation measures: Install a red curb along the westerly side of Breckenridge Court from Summitridge Drive to Greenwich Court, excluding the frontages of 24235 and 24225 Breckenridge Court; 2. Install red curb along the easterly side of Breckenridge Court from Summitridge Drive to 20' south of the driveway of 24212 Breckenridge Court; Install street signs that prohibit vehicles over six feet high from parking near the intersection of Breckenridge Court and Greenwich Court, and 4. Install street signs that prohibit vehicles exceeding a maximum gross weight of 10,000 pounds from parking on Breckenridge Court and Greenwich Court. Clara Chang, 24289 Breckenridge Court, spoke in favor of implementing the mitigation measures. She talked about the inconvenience to her when a number of recreational vehicles are parked on the street. She said she and her neighbors are very concerned about safety. Chair/Leonard-Colby responded to Mrs. Chang that the Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for action. She indicated that many residents have appeared before the Commission to express their opposition to the commercial/recreational vehicles parked on the M1 OCTOBER 13, 1998 PAGE 4 street. Ron Hanstad, 24263 Breckenridge Court, said he was not aware that a petition was circulated in his neighborhood. He said he rents out recreational vehicles from his residence. He stated that there are usually one or two vehicles parked in front of his residence. There is a 90 foot wall that extends from his house to the corner of Breckenridge Court which is generally where the motorhomes are parked. He said he tries to keep the motorhomes at other locations as much as possible. He further stated that he used to run his business out of the City of Pomona and has tried to get a business license in Diamond Bar. He said his check and license application was returned to him with no explanation by the County of Los Angeles. He said he has tried storing the vehicles in various places and he has experienced problems with restrictive hours of operation. He indicated that he has lived on Breckenridge Court for six years, that he has had his business for eight years and that he has never had an accident. He further stated he rarely works on the motorhomes at his house other than to clean them. He uses several other locations for mechanical work. He explained that he is currently negotiating to purchase a lot in the City of Rosemead. He told the Commission that he has never had a complaint from anyone in the past four years. However, he has been harassed. Air filter lines have been severed and his truck and Corvette have been keyed. He said he is aware of the perpetrator. Anytime the Sheriffs Department has asked him to move his vehicles, he complies with their request. He stated he is just trying to make a living and he is sorry that he has created an inconvenience for some people. Mr. Hanstad responded to VC/Morris that he anticipates needing storage for only two vehicles. The best storage rate he has found is $50 to $75 per month per vehicle. Chair/Leonard-Colby asked if Mr. Hanstad has considered using a commercial facility at the Shea Center. Mr. Hanstad responded that he has looked into a commercial facility. He said they are difficult to find and usually have a long waiting list. C/Lin asked Mr. Hanstad why it has taken him six years to attempt to find another location for his motorhomes when he is aware that his business conflicts with the neighborhood. He further stated that there is more than one family that has complained to the City. Mr. Hanstad stated that the neighbor across the street is the only one who has complained to him directly. C/Lin encouraged Mr. Hanstad to locate to another storage facility as quickly as possible. 13, 1998 PAGE 5 , 41 Mrs. Chang said that the neighbors have nothing against Mr. Hanstad and he is doing what the City allows him to do. The residents have complained to the City because they would like the City to change the law citywide to disallow this type of use. DDPW/Liu stated the City's concern is the safety issue and sight visibility when the recreational vehicles are parked at this location. The prohibitions proposed by staff would preclude Mr. Hanstad from parking his vehicles anywhere along Breckenridge Court. Following discussion, VC/Morris moved to recommend to the City Council that they adopt staffs number 3 and 4 recommendations. VC/Morris amended his motion to defer to staff on any line of sight considerations for red curbing near the intersections involved. C/Lin seconded the amended motion. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: VII. STATUS OF PREVIOUS ACTION ITEMS: VIII. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS: Lin, VC/Morris, Chair/Leonard-Colby None Istik, Virginkar None Chair/Leonard-Colby stated that staff will receive a letter from Jenny Miller regarding the traffic situation at Evergreen Elementary School. The matter has also been referred to the Walnut Sheriffs Department. IX. ITEMS FROM STAFF: A. Monthly Traffic Enforcement Update. ,; DDPW/Liu stated that the August, September and October Monthly Traffic Enforcement Updates will be presented in the next meeting packet. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: A. Future Agenda Items. 1. Request for right turn movements restriction at the intersection of Diamond Bar Boulevard and Golden Springs Drive during school hours. OCTOBER 13, 1998 PAGE 6 2. Determine the feasibility of a stop sign at the intersecting leg of Bowcreek Drive and Pantera Drive. B. Pantera Elementary School Site Plan. Chair/Leonard requested to review the site plans. XI. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE CITY MEETINGS: As presented in the agenda. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Traffic and Transportation Commission VC/Morris moved, C/Lin seconded, to adjourn the meeting. Chair/Leonard-Colby adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m. Respectfully, d G. Liu Secretary Attest: 14�� J4/lvov J ceV6nard--Colby 9air