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OCEAN STREET PARKING - APPEAL UTG. 1 2/ 1 0/8 5 OF TRAFFIC COMMISSION DECISION
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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By motion, concur with the Traffic Commission that any action
on Ocean Street oarkino be deferred until completion of the
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Traffic/Land Use Stbdy.
ITEM EXPLANAT.ION:
On behalf of one of the residents of 3085 Ocean Street, Mr.
Richard Nieves requested that action be taken to eliminate what he perceived as a parking problem. The roadway in this
area is 40-feet wide with curb and gutter and sidewalk
recently constructed on the east side (see Exhibit 2). On the
west aide the asphalt abuts the property lines. In the case
of 3085 Ocean Street, the roadway is immediately adjacent to a
planted area (hedge) about 18-24 inches wide which is
.' through a gate in this fence. When vehicles park in front of
immediately adjacent to a fence. Access to the front door is
the gate, entry to the residence through the gate is
present elderly resident to have access when this occurs.
difficult. Mr. Nievea is concerned about the ability of the
.for aome action to be taken at their meeting of November 4,
The Traffic Safety Commission considered Mr. Nieves request
1985.
,: recommendation of the Traffic Safety Coordinating Committee to
The decision of the Commission was to concur with the
completed.
defer a decision until the downtown Traffic/Land Use Study was
considerations:
Thia decision was based on the following
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In the vicinity of the gate, there is no place out
of the parking lane, yet within the City right-of-
way, to place signs to restrict parking.
There is no curb adjacent to the property which
could be painted red to restrict parking.
There are nine other residences on Ocean Street with
complaints.
a similar problem. We have no record of any similar
The current resident may have special needs, but
will continue since the residence in question is a
there is no guarantee that this special situation
rental unit.
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5. There has been no attempt by the owner of the
property to provide a solution. The existing hedge
could be removed to provide a walkway between the
be provided for the resident to the garage. fence and the parked vehicles. Also, access could
Existing vehicle code regulations prohihit parking
garage would provide access to the street. in front of the driveway; therefore, access to the
6. The removal of all parking on the west side of Ocean
Street between Elm Avenue and Oak Avenue was
considered. Until the Traffic/Land Use Study is
completed, we do not have the information with which
Based on the high peak season demand, we must assume
to adequately assess the impact of this alternative.
for now that the loss of parking is not warranted.
FISCAL IMPACT
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'EXHIBITS .-
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2. Cross-section Ocean Street
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ROJECT NAME
OCEAN STREET PARKING
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1200 ELM AVENUE
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(614 438-5535 TELEPHONE
Citp of CatIe’bab
December 5. 1985
Mr. Richard Nieves
4927 Loma Way
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Re: Appeal of Traffic Commission Decision
1. Your appeal of the Traffic Commission decision regarding parking
on Ocean street has been scheduled for the City Council PIeeting
of Tuesday, December 10, 1985.
hesitate to contact the City Clerk’s Office.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please don’t
-3iiiKze Deputy City Clerk
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CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008 1200 ELM AVENUE
OMice of the City Clerk
APPEAL FORM
4927 LONA WAY
Address
CARLSBAO, CALKFORflIA
729-3699
Telephone Number
'' P.S. I REQUESTTHAT THE ATTACHED MATERIAL BE GIVEN TO THE CITY COUNCIL *
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OCTOBER 29,. 1985
TO : TiiAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
' FROM: . ' Steve Tisdale ,,'
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ITEM NO. 0-1: 3085 OCEAN STREET PARKING PROBLEM - TR85-86
.' NATURE OF THE PROBLEM
Dick Nieves of 4927 Lorna Way is concerned about cars parking in front of the gate to the residence of 3085 Ocean Street making it impossible to enter. Also consider the aspect that many residences have similar problems.
DISCUSSION
Ocean Street in this area is only improved on the east side of the street. There is a very high demand for parking in this, area. Because
curb is impossible. Posting "No Parking Any Time" signs would be there is no curb and gutter on that side of the street, painting red
that the signs would have to be installed in the street, making a impractical because of the short distance between signs and the fact
being done in this area by a private consultant which will address liability problem. At the present time there is a traffic study
parking problems in the area.
RECOM4ENDATION .
~ .- Until. the parking study is completed, the comnittee recomnds taking . -tlo.,action at this time. Staff would appreciate any recomnendations or
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.. STEVE TISDALE
.. . Engineering Technician I1
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