HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-02-01; Traffic Safety Commission; MinutesCITY OF CARLSBAD
MEETING OF: TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
DATE OF MEETING: February 1, 1982
TIME OF MEETING: 3:OO P.M.
PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 3:09 P.M. by Chairman John Lusignan.
ROLL CALL
Present - Chairman John Lusignan, Members Ralph Darton, Captain Wally
Rossall, Wes Terry, and Larry Dossey.
Absent - Members Arthur Kantor, and Bill Baldwin.
Also present:
Steve Tisdale, Engineering Department.
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and Mrs. D. E. Littlefield, 3507 Santa Clara Way, Carlsbad
Charles Jean, 6751 Montia Court, Carlsbad
and Mrs. Vincent J. Apostol, 917-D Caminito Estrada, Carlsbad
J. G. Winkelpleck, 6571-C Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad
Don Caresio, P. 0. Box 686, Carlsbad
Joseph Angarola, 2240 Jefferson, Carlsbad
Kent Whitson, SANDAG Traffic Consultant
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting, held December 7, 1981 were approved as
submitted .
2. GRANADA WAY & SANTA CLARA WAY - REQUEST FOR STOP SIGN.
The Commission recommended that the Police Department emphasize extra
patrol for the area.
Off-Agenda Item
Mr. Littlefield referenced the fence at the intersection of Granada Way
and Trieste which is on City property, and expressed concern that same
is an obstruction.
The Connnission advised Mr. Littlefield that it was not a matter for the
Traffic Safety Comission; however, they requested that Staff check into
same and apprise Mr. Littlefield of any action taken.
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3. PI0 PICO & LAGUNA - REOUEST FOR NO PARKING SIGNS ON THE WEST SIDE OF
PI0 PICO.
The Commission advised Staff to forward the Work Order to the Maintenance
Department, requesting a red curb be painted at the end of Laguna Drive
along the west side of Pi0 Pic0 to provide a no parking zone.
4. DOVE LANE & EL CAMINO REAL - ADDITIONAL CIRCULATION
Larry Dossey indicated that he spoke with Mr. Dedera, the complainant,
regarding the matter, and Mr. Dedera indicated that he was in agreement
with the staff recommendation, which was that Sandpiper Lane go through
to Dove Lane, if it is ever dedicated as a public street.
The Cormnission requested that Staff stay in contact with the developer
regarding this matter.
5. PASEO DEL NORTE - REQUEST FOR SPEED LIMIT SIGNS.
The Commission discussed alternatives to the Staff recommendation of no
action, such as installing additional signing and the possibility of
Council adopting an Ordinance to lower the speed limit in the area.
The Cormnission recommended that an engineering study be done, based on
the sight distance and existing 55 mile per hour speed limit, and
requested that Staff report back to the Commission with a proposed speed
limit for the area.
7. JEFFERSON STREET - SLOPE CUT.
Mr. Joseph Angarola addressed the Commission. He showed a slide
presentation outlining the sight distance from his driveway.
Angarola clarified his position to the Commission on the matter,
indicating that he was not requesting that the City cut the entire slope
back, only remove the brush and cut back a few feet to alleviate the
sight barrier.
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The Commission recommended that Staff request the Parks and Recreation
Department remove some of the brush from the slope.
6. LEVANTE STREET - REQUEST FOR STOP/YIELD SIGNS AT VARIOUS
INTERSECTIONS.
The Commission reviewed a diagram proposing new stop and yield controls
at various locations along Levante, as requested by the Police
Department.
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Some Commission members proposed that no yield signs be
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Mr. Rent Whitson agreed to provide a report to the Commission with
regard to the use of yield and stop signs.
The Commission continued the matter to the next meeting, pending the
report from Mr. Whitson.
Off-Aeenda Item
Member Wes Terry expressed concern with regard to the sight distance at
the intersection of Cerezo Court and Los Robles Drive.
The Commission directed Staff to report back with regard to the yield and
sight distance at the intersection of Cerezo Court and Los Robles Drive.
ADJOURNMENT
By proper motion the meeting was adjourned at 4:44 P.M.
Secretiry to the Traffic Safety Commission
Ann R. Alleman, Minutes Clerk