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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-09-12; City Council; 10257; Two hour parking - Paseo Del Norte & Car Country,B#S ITG. IEPT. 0 9/ 12/ 8 9 ENG . RECOMMENDED ACTION: TITLE: ESTABLISH A 'ITWO HOUR" PARKING ZONE UPON A PORTION OF PASEO DEL NORTE AND UPON CAR COUNTRY DRIVE Introduce Ordinance No. ns- 88 amending the Carlsbad Municipal Code to designate TWO-HOUR PARKING between 8:OO a.m. and 6:OO p.m., Monday through Friday, on both sides of Paseo Del Norte from Cannon Road to its intersection with Car Country Drive. Introduce Ordinance No. ns- 87 amending the Carlsbad Municipal Code to designate TWO-HOUR PARKING between 8:OO a.m. and 6:OO p.m., Monday through Friday, on both sides of Car Country Drive from Cannon Road to its intersection with Paseo Del Norte. ITEM EXPLANATION: At the August 7, 1989 meeting of the Traffic Safety Commission the request of the Car Country Dealers Association to establish parking restrictions upon a portion of Paseo Del Norte and upon Car Country Drive was discussed. Representatives of the Dealers Association indicated to the Commission that during weekday business hours there is a shortage of on-street parking for customers. The shortage is caused by employee parking, commuters using the street as a "park and ride" lot, wholesalers storing vehicles on the street and by vehicles with For Sale signs being parked on the street. Carlsbad Municipal Code allows a maximum duration of 72 hours before a vehicle must be moved when parked on a public street. Prior to making a recommendation to the Traffic Safety Commission, the Traffic Safety Coordinating Committee expressed concern with the impact to employees if the parking restriction were imposed. Several representatives of the automobile establishments indicated to the Commission their awareness that some hardship may occur to dealers and employees by needing to provide on-site employee parking, but that each dealer would individually address the concern and provide sufficient on-site employee parking or make other suitable arrangements. Although minutes of the Car Country Dealers Association meeting reflected that by a 7-0 vote the Dealers Association approved a TWO-HOUR PARKING zone, not all automobile dealerships at Car Country were represented by the vote. At The Traffic Safety Commission, Mr. Tony Demarco, representing the Pacific Coast Automotive Group, spoke in opposition to establishing a TWO- HOUR PARKING zone. He indicated that the auto dealers on Car Country Drive would have a separate organization apart from the Car Country Dealers Association and they would provide on-site employee parking. However, he agreed that if parking restrictions were established on Paseo Del Norte then restrictions would also be necessary on Car Country Drive. . PAGE 2 OF AB NO. 10, a5 7 After discussion and consideration of this matter, the Traffic Safety Commission recommended by a 4-0 vote that TWO-HOUR parking be established Monday through Friday, with holidays excepted, between the hours of 8:OO a.m. and 6:OO p.m. on both sides of Paseo Del Norte from Cannon Road to its intersection with Car Country Drive and also on both sides of Car Country Drive from Cannon Road to its intersection with Paseo Del Norte. FISCAL IMPACT: Installation of 46 TWO-HOUR PARKING signs and posts will cost approximately $3,700.00. EXHIBITS : 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Location Map Minutes of August 7, 1989 Traffic Safety Commission meeting. June 14, 1989 letter from Car Country Dealers Association including June 7, 1989 minutes of Car Country Calrsbad Dealers Association meeting. July 18, 1989 letter from Car Country Dealers Association. Ordinance No. n% - %% amending the Carlsbad Municipal Code to designate TWO-HOUR Parking between the hours of 8:OO a.m. and 6:OO p.m., Monday through Friday, on both sides of Paseo Del Norte from Cannon Road to its intersection with Car Country Drive. Ordinance No. 'c\ s - s? amending the Carlsbad Municipal Code to designate TWO-HOUR Parking between 8:OO a.m. and 6:OO p.m., Monday through Friday, on both sides of Car Country Drive from Cannon Road to its intersection with Paseo Del Norte. LOCATION MrtP FUTURE CANNON RD. EXTENSION / */ I/ -N - NTS 2 HR. PARKING ZONE NOTE: A NO PARKING ZONE currently exists on Cennon Road. PROJECT NAME CAR COUNTRY DRIVE / PASEO DEL NORTE -, PROPOSED 2 HR. PARKING ZONE EXHIB 1. T MINUTES Meeting of: Time of Meet Date of Meet P I ace of Mee TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION ng: 3:OO p.m. ng: August 7, 1989 ing: City Council Chambers /' COMMISSIONERS CALL TO ORDER: Ad Hoc Chairman Fuller called the Meeting to order at 3:OO p.m. ROLL CALL: Present -- Commissioners Fuller, 0-Day and Ward. Commissioner Herring arrived at 3:05 p.m. Absent -- Chairperson Melideo. Staff Members Present: Bob Johnson, Traffic Engineer Sgt. Carpenter, Pol ice Bob German, Risk Manager Department APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the Meeting held July 10, 1989, were approved as presented. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were no requests to address the Commission on a non-agenda item. OLD BUSINESS: Bob Johnson reported that staff had investigated the sight distance complaint of Harold Clarke, who addressed the Commission at the July meeting. Mr. Johnson said a work order had been issued to paint the curb red in the area Mr. Clarke described, and staff had informed Mr. Clarke of this action. Mr. Johnson said he had talked with Mr. Lickterman of NCTD, and the bus stops by the high school, which were discussed at last month's meeting with regard to the two- hour parking limit at the swimming complex, are heavily used by the students. Vice-chairman Herring arrived and took over the chairing of the meeting. NEW BUSINESS: Countrv Drive and on Car Cou Bob Johnson gave the staff report as contained in the Agenda, using a transparency to show a Location Map of the streets. Mr. Johnson stated this action was initiated by the Car Country Dealers Association, due to the lack of parking space available to customers. Mr. Johnson stated that the Auto Dealers Association became concerned about the on-street parking a year ago, and this situation has become worse, with people using those streets for "park and ride" and cars for sale. Fu I ler O'Day Ward h \ 9 x MINUTES August 7, 1989 TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMI SSlON Page 2 COMM~SS~ONERS NEW BUSlNESS: (Continued) Bob Johnson continued the staff report, stating that Paseo Del Norte is a secondary arterial and parking would not ordinarily be allowed. However, due to the uniqueness of Car Country, parking has been allowed. The Traf f i c Safety Coord 1 nat i ng Committee does recommend the TWO-HOUR PARKING on the streets named and felt this would resolve the problem for the time being. Future problems would be resolved at a later date. The Coordinating Committee denied a request to remove bicycle lanes on Paseo Del Norte for a distance of 300 feet southerly of Car Country Drive to provide additional on-street parking. The Committee was concerned about the impact on employees, and if approved, it would be the responsibility of the dealers to provide off-street parking for their employees. There was one dissenting vote on this issue, and that person felt more information was necessary on how the dealers planned to accommodate their employees as far as providing parking. Ron Dixon, 5555 Paseo Del Norte, Car Country, stated the two-hour parking limit would be a good thing for the dealers and would free up parking space for customers. He said that people now leave their cars there for two or three days at a time, and it takes a week for the dealers to get the cars out of there. Mr. Dixon said they would provide off-street parking for their employees. Don Stewart, 5500 Paseo Del Norte, representing Bob Baker VW C/P, said the problem is with the wholesalers, who leave cars parked on the street until auction day. Also, there are some cars parked on the street that appear to be abandoned. With a two-hour parking limit, some of the cars w i 1 1 be cleared off of the streets. Mr. Stewart added that some employees park in front of other car agencies, rather than in front of their own, and this causes hard feelings. He said that Escondido car dealers had gone to the two-hour parking limit, and were very happy with the resu Its. Mr. Stewart said they have applied for permission for 200 cars to be parked on an extra lot with a two-year CUP. However, the Planning Commission wanted something more permanent. He said that the agencies have large inventories and that also contributes to the problem. The extra lot would be for new vehicles only, which would free up parking on the dealer's lot for the employees. Tony DeMarco, representing Pacific Coast Automotive Group, spoke in opposition to the proposed two-hour parking limit. He said that one of the objects of Car Country is to have several agencies for people to walk through, and if those customers are worried about getting a ticket, they wi 1 I not take the time to "shop". h \ MINUTES August 7, 1989 TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION Page 3 COMMISSIONERS \ NEW BUSlNESS: (Continued) Mr. DeMarco continued, stating that he estimated there were 700 or 800 employees at Car Country, and he did not feel those employees could be accommodated, even with the storage areas. Mr. DeMarco felt the wholesalers were the main problem, and acknowledged there needs to be an improvement in the parking, but not at the customers' expense. He also felt the dealers need to be more responsible with regard to their inventories. Mr. DeMarco reiterated hls opposition to the two-hour parking limit, stating this was not in the best interest of the customers coming to Car Country. He also thought this could create some safety problems. In answer to Commission query, Mr. DeMarco stated that only two of the four agencies he respresents are in business at this time. The Commissioners questioned the dealers about the two associations that are in existence and also the CC&R's of the groups, and whether they had the power to help in the parking problem. The dealers indicated they had not been successful in getting cooperation in solving this problem. They indicated this two-hour parking limit had been discussed at the Association meeting, and the dealers knew it would be their responsibility to provide parking for their employees. The feeling was that if this parking limit was enforced, the dealers would adjust their inventories and the wholesalers would move their cars. Commissioner Ward stated she had driven to Hoehn Motors on the west side of 1-5 and there were 78 cars that were not parked on-site. She felt the two-hour parking was not the solution and urged the Association to look for a so I ut ion. Commissioner Herring felt this was a dealership problem and they should solve it themselves; however, the two- hour parking limit should force the issue and the dealers w i 11 have to decide where to put the cars and the employees. Commissioner Fuller supported this proposal and added that it should be returned to the Commission for a further report on whether or not the two-hour parking 1 imit is working. The Traffic Safety Commission approved the recommendation of the Traffic Safety Coordinating Committee to establish a TWO-HOUR PARKING zone on both sides of Paseo Del Norte from Car Country Drive northerly to Cannon Road and on both sides of Car Country Drive from Cannon Road to Paseo Del Norte, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:OO a.m. and 6:OO p.m., w th hol idays excepted. The request that bicycle lanes on Paseo Del Norte be removed for a distance of 300 feet southerly of Car Country Drive to provide additional on-s reet parking was denied. Herring Ful ler O'Day Ward h \ I -.. .- , I- - .. - ~ Bob Baker . * @ VOLKSWAGEN/CHRYSLER-P/ymout/i @ 5500 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008 (Carlsbad) 438-2200 [La Jolla) 450-1 774 [Escondldo1489-5527 *Area Code 61 9 Car Country Carlsbad June 14, 1989 Bob Johnson Traffic Engineering 2075 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad, Ca 92008 JUN I4 1989 Mr Johnson, Please accept this letter and enclosure (minutes of the Car Country Dealer Association Meeting of June 7th 1989) as our formal request to restrict parking on all of Car Country Drive and on Paseo Del Norte between Cannon Road and a point 300 feet South of Carlsbad Drive. We request this parking limited to (2) two hours between 8am and 6pm, daily except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. President Car Country Dealers Assoc. - 1. i tr Country Carl sbad Dealers Association %rick Buick Conference Room hvened: 9:00 a,%[ Adjaurned: 10:OJ a.m. Jjne 7, 1 89 ,ttending: Stewart, Dim, Turckel , Murphy, M.Weseloh, R.Hoehn, M.Ware,(NCLM, Finney, I I 1 Gkrthington, fi3ltsubishi) * Minutes of previous meeting accepted and approved as presented. . Treasurers report accepted as presented and copies given to all present. #. DMV presentation given by Candy Wohlford and Jane Kqapp. They proposed establishing a DMV office in Car Country just for dealers. They are looking for 100 to 200 square feet rent free in a dealership and they will provide all the amenities and persunell. It could be cancelled or closed on 90 day notice by either party. If anyone has room please notify Don Stewart. Coldwell Banker, through Bob Turner and Andy Irwin made a presentation showing us what will be done on NE corner of the Carltas property, corner of Cannon Road and Car Country Drive. 3.7 acres and 33655 square feet of building apparantely to start August Is€ and occupancy expected in Jan. & Feb. 1990. They are looking for service oriented tenants. New car detailers, alarm systems, cellular phones, high grade radio shop, window tinting type of businesses are being pursued. They said they would not pursue car brokers. It has been approved by the city and is awaiting final clearance. Artists concept most attractive, a 4500 square foot restaurant planned for extreme NE corner. Parking limitation request discussed. Attached proposed letter of request for 2 hr. parking 8a.m. - 6p.m. and also south of Car Country on Paseo Del Norte. A vote of 7 yes and 0 no was taken for Don Stewart to pursue this with city. - i . A> Old Business: Parking or storage at S.D.G.E. - Don Stewart who is pursuing it will have full infor- mation at August 8th meeting. Letter from city regarding banners, ballooms, etc. discussed. Dixon was only one who received a letter at this point. . '. New Business: Inventory of decals and inserts to be taken to dete Attorneys Feist b by to be contacted as to possibl' statis for tax pumgs, lpxt meeting August 8 brick Buick Conference MI :espectfull y subnrttted:' i / 191 ter Mfiphy , Secretary/Treasurer mine if we need to order more. ity of changing our corporate m, 9:OO .a.m. . 5500 Paseo del Norte. Carlsbad, CA 92008 (Carlsbadl438-2200 (La Jollal450-I 774 (Escondidol489-5527 *Area Code 67 9 Car Country Carlsbad @ VOLKS WAGEN/CH RYSLER=p!lJI770Utfi e Robert T. Johnson, Jr., P.E. Traffic Engineer City of Carlsbad 2075 Las Palmas Drive Cxlsbad, CA 92009-4859 RE: Two hour parking zone Car Country Dear Mr. Johnson: The subject of employee parking did surface at our Association meeting.. The consensus of opinion was that we, as dealers, were required by our CC & R's to provide on site employee parking. We realize that this may create a hardship on most dealers, but the customer benefit outweighed the dealer disadvantage. We have an alternate plan for vehicle storage that should develope in the very near future. (89-2) for new vehicle storage at this SM; & E property on Cannon Road. Should this be approved, it will relieve pressure on our "on site" pro- perty and allow additional employee parking. We have applied for a Conditional Use Permit At any rate, our association is aware of the problems and benefits en- tailed in our request and we stand by our original ccmnitment. Don Stewart President Car Country Dealer Association DS : rl 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 14 1: 1E 1'; 1E 15 2( 21 2: 21 2! 2: 2t 2: 2€ ORDINANCE NO. NS-88 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 10.40 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE ADDITION OF SECTION 10.40.72 TO DECLARE "TWO-HOUR PARKING" BETWEEN 8:OO A.M. AND 6:OO P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, WITH HOLIDAYS EXCEPTED, ON BOTH SIDES OF PASEO DEL NORTE FROM CANNON ROAD TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH CAR COUNTRY The City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California hereby ordains as follows: SECTION 1: That Title 10, Chapter 10.40 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended by the addition of Section 10.40.072 to read as follows: 1110.40.072 Parking Restricted on Paseo Del Norte. There will be Two-Hour parking on both sides of Paseo Del Norte between the hours of 8:OO a.m. and 6:OO p.m., Monday through Friday, with holidays excepted, from Cannon Road to its intersection with Car Country Drive. EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective thirty days after its adoption and the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and cause it to be published once in the Carlsbad Journal within fifteen days of its adoption. INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the City Council held the 26th day of September I 1989 and thereafter, \\\ \\\ \\\ \\\ \\\ \\\ \\\ I .a ,. L. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 E 5 1c 11 2( 2: 21 2: 24 21 2r 2' 21 f PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the day of 3rd Carlsbad City Council held on the October , 1989 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: None Council Members Lewis, Pettine, Mamaux and Larson ATTEST : (SEAL) i/ I. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 l€ 17 1E 1s 2c 21 22 2: 24 2E 2€ 27 2E ORDINANCE NO. NS-89 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 10.40 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE ADDITION OF SECTION 10.40.073 TO DECLARE "TWO-HOUR PARKINGw1 BETWEEN 8:OO A.M. and 6:OO P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, WITH HOLIDAYS EXCEPTED, ON BOTH SIDES OF CAR COUNTRY DRIVE FROM CANNON ROAD TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH PASEO DEL NORTE. The City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California hereby ordains as follows: SECTION 1: That Title 10, Chapter 10.40 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended by the addition of Section 10.40.073 to read as follows: 1w10.40.073 Parking Restricted on Car Country Drive. There will be Two-Hour parking on both sides of Car Country Drive between the hours of 8:OO a.m. and 6:OO p.m., Monday through Friday, with holidays excepted, from Cannon Road to its intersection with Paseo Del Norte. EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective thirty days after its adoption and the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and cause it to be published once in the Carlsbad Journal within fifteen days of its adoption. INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a City Council held the 26th day thereafter, \\\ \\\ \\\ \\\ \\\ \\\ \\\ regular meeting of the of September, 1989 and I '* ,- *I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting day of of the Carlsbad City Council held on the 3rd October , 1989 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members Lewis, Pettine, Mamaux and Larson - ATTEST : ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City perk (SEAL)