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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988 Mins Traffic Board FINALx CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 14, 1988 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairperson Smith. Roll Call Present: Board members: Arambula, Linhart, Person, Riddle, Smith, Wilkinson and Wrobel Mrs. Wilkinson made the motion to excuse Mr. Cook from tonight's meeting. Mrs. Linhart supported. Yea - 5 Nay - 0 Carried Visitors Mr. Loyal Dean of 4521 Stafford, representing Dean's Barber Shop. 482-8829 Mr. Harold Leeman of 529 N. Francis. 482-2947 Ms. Carol Shaw of 1011 Ferley St. 887-1237 Mr. Roger Sieting of 1001 Ferley St. 393-9306 Mr. James R. Engman of 1842 Fletcher, representing Ken's Rental. 372-8124 Ms. Diana M. Engman of 1842 Fletcher, representing Ken's Rental. 372-8124 Ms. Linda P. Schumacher of 1838 Fletcher. 485-1071 Mr. Mark W. Diedrich of 1623 Victor, representing Ken's Rental. 371-1357 Items for Suspension of Rules Mr. Arambula made the motion to consider all Reports of the Secretary as action items. Mr. Wrobel supported. Yea - 5 Nay - 0 Carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Arambula made the motion that the minutes for the July 27, 1988 Traffic Board meeting be approved. Mrs. Linhart supported. Yea - 5 Nay - 0 Carried. 1 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINt_ . SEPTEMBER 14, 1988 09/26/88 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Riddle arrived. ON-STREET PARKING CHANGES: PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE (#88-61) Mr. Loyal Dean of 4521 Stafford, owner of Dean's Barber Shop spoke. He requested the two (2) parking spaces not be removed. He has been in that location 18 years and his partner, Mr. Messeroll, who ambulates on crutches has worked there for the past 39 years. Mr. Dean stated that there is a right turn lane there at the present time and it has never created or caused any problems. NO PARKING REQUEST: FLETCHER STREET (088-59) Mr. James R. Engman of 1842 Fletcher, representing himself and Ken's Rentals spoke. He stated there is already enough restrictions and not enough parking, therefore, he is opposed to No Parking restriction. Ms. Linda Shumacher of 1838 Fletcher spoke. She stated she felt parking would be too limited if a no parking restriction was passed. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: FERLEY STREET AND BOGART STREET (088-63) Mr. Roger Sieting of 1001 Ferley St. spoke. He requested the stop signs that were installed on a temporary basis on Ferley Street and Bogart Street be left in place. He stated these signs were needed due to vehicles speeding and the amount of traffic that travels there. Ms. Carol Shaw of 1011 Ferley St. spoke. She also requested that the signs remain. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Memo from Ms. Alfreda Schmidt requesting four-way stop at Kendon and Southgate. Referred to the Secretary. 2. Letter from Mr. Charles A. Pratt of 2015 Victor Ave. requesting stop signs on Victor at Chatham. Referred to the Secretary. 3. Letter from Ms. Darla O'Connor of 1907 N. High St. requesting traffic control at various locations. Referred to the Secretary. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. NO PARKING REQUEST: KENSINGTON ROAD (088-58) Mr. Ransom presented this report. He also stated that this new restriction has been used in other areas and that it has worked. Mr. Person arrived. 2 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDING: SEPTEMBER 14, 1988 09/26/88 Mr. Ransom also stated that the temporary signs that had been installed are working. The residents are satisfied with the results. Mrs. Wilkinson made the motion to concur with the staff recommendation of no parking 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for both sides of Kensington Road from Wayburn Road to Rockford Road. Mr. Person supported. Yea - 7 Nay - 0 Carried. 2. NO PARKING REQUEST: FLETCHER STREET (#88-59) Mr. Ransom presented this report. He stated vehicles are currently being parked on the street correctly. He indicated that Mr. Keen had told him he feels Ken's Rental Parking situation is inappropriate for a residential street. Mr. Ransom stated if there was a choice he would support the restriction, but no alternate parking is available. The business also has parking requirements which also must be addressed by the City. Mr. Arambula made the motion to concur with the staff recommendation that the no parking restriction request be denied and the parking restrictions remain as is, Mrs. Wilkinson supported. Yea - 7 Nay - 0 Carried. 3. ON-STREET PARKING CHANGES NEAR STATE LIBRARY/MUSEUM (088-61) Mr. Ransom presented this report. He also informed the Traffic Board they could deal with each recommendation separately or as a package. Mr. Person made the motion to deal with all three (3) and concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to: 1. Add two hour metered parking 8 AM to 6 PM on the south side of Washtenaw Street. from Walnut Street to Pine Street. 2. Remove eleven (11) two hour meters on the north side of Washtenaw Street between Pine Street and Sycamore Street. 3 . Change the west side of Sycamore Street between Washtenaw Street and Kalamazoo Street from two hour parking 8 AM to 6 PM to two hour metered parking from 8 AM to 6 PM. Mrs. Wilkinson supported. Yea - 7 Nay - 0 Carried. 4. ON-STREET PARKING CHANGES: PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE 0 88-61) Mr. Ransom presented this report. Mrs. Wilkinson questioned where the customers would park. Mr. Ransom stated there was various other businesses in that area and on the corner there was a parking lot adjacent to the building. Mr. Dean was allowed to comment that there are ten (10) apartments, 5 businesses and the barber shop and the parking spaces have been used alot. And that it is recessed now and 3 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS SEPTEMBER 14, 1988 09126/88 right turn flow is great. Mr. Arambula questioned the driveway south. Mr. Ransom informed him one was removed and one remains. Mr. Riddle asked who used these two spaces. Mr. Dean informed him his customers do. Mrs. Wilkinson asked who owns the parking lot. Mr. Ransom stated he does not know. Mrs. Linhart questioned about the right turn lane. Mr. Ransom couldn't tell exactly, certain designs are based on engineering standards. Mrs. Wilkinson questioned if there would be more traffic on Pennsylvania Avenue after renovation. Mr. Ransom stated there would probably be no increase except normal growth. Mr. Arambula questioned the minimum standard right turn lane. Mr. Floyd was not sure, and Mr. Floyd stated that it was given to the Transportation Division by Engineering of Public Service Department and not all information is known. Mrs. Wilkinson made the motion that this be tabled, that they would study it later when more information was available. Mrs. Linhart supported. Mr. Floyd informed them there was a time frame because of the nearing of the end of the construction season. Yea - 7 Nay - 0 Carried. 5. NO TURN ON RED: GRAND AVENUE AND IONIA STREET (088-62) Mr. Floyd presented this report. He also reported that it appears to make it safer for pedestrians crossing. Mrs. Wilkinson made the motion to concur with the staff recommendation that the No Turn On Red prohibition for eastbound Ionia Street at Grand Avenue be made permanent. Mr. Riddle and Mr. Arambula supported. Yea - 7 Nay - 0 Carried. 6. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: FERLEY STREET AND BOGART STREET (#88-63) Mr. Floyd presented this report. He also stated he had made a field study. He found this area had heavy volume and vehicles traveling at high speeds. He also described Ferley Street, as high crown pavement and no sidewalks. It is a residential street but it is used by vehicles to avoid the signal at Jolly and Logan and/or Washington and Jolly. He stated that stop signs here are against the manual but they divert traffic and force high speed traffic to slow down making the street safer. Mrs. Wilkinson made the motion to concur with the staff recommendation that the temporary three-way stop at Ferley Street and Bogart Street be made permanent and the Lansing Police Department be requested to enforce the 25 mph speed limit. Mrs. Linhart supported. Yea - 7 Nay - 0 Carried. 4 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDING, SEPTEMBER 14, 1988 09/26/88 ACTION ITEMS None TABLED ITEMS None INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Mr. Floyd reported on correspondence from June, 1988, Marion Avenue and Gordon St. He told of his plans to write letters and meet with the residents, if requested. He stated he was concerned about the four-way stop that it is unwarranted and may be unsafe. Mr. Ransom reported on the progress of the Washington Mall Council action. There was much discussion about this issue among the board members. Mr. Floyd reported on Clippert and Grand River. He discussed accidents and the unusual geometric at the intersection. Mr. Floyd reported the restoration construction had started at S. Capitol Garage. He informed that it would end October 31, 1988, resume April, 1989 and be completed June, 1989. Mr. Floyd reported on the North Grand Expansion II progress. Mr. Person questioned Mr. Ransom in reference of building a parking garage at Capitol and Shiawassee. Mr. Ransom informed him he had been in conference with the consulting firm of Barton and Aschman. This location was one of the eight locations being studied. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Mrs. Linhart questioned an announcement of a problem around Logan Center. Mr. Ransom informed her that nothing had been received in the Transportation Division about this. Mrs. Linhart stated that the light on Holmes Road and Catherine Street had been delayed at Council. Mr. Ransom informed her that nothing can be done at this time anyway. ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF THE RULES None PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Harold Leeman of 529 N. Francis addressed the Traffic Board in reference to the area of Holmes Street and Jerome. He made several requests: Support upgrade, reinstate the stop ahead sign, need crosswalk marking, and a stop bar at intersection. Pedestrian walk light. 5 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS. SEPTEMBER 14, 1988 09/26/88 Mr. Floyd questioned him as to the violation of the stop sign. Mr. Leeman said that it is violated. Mr. Floyd stated a stop bar might work. Mr. Leeman stated that it was an "awkward" intersection area. Mr. Floyd informed Mr. Leeman that the Transportation Division would check into this. They would study and see if there is a problem and resolve it. Mr. Ransom also informed Mr. Leeman of the Transportation Division policy; when new stop signs are installed for a 90 day period we also install stop ahead signs, stop ahead signs are not generally permanent. Mr. Floyd stated that the Transportation Division tries to get away from using too many signs on streets. Mr. Leeman requested Transportation Division look into the sign on Michigan Avenue by Heatherwood Farms and Mac's Bar. It appears to need to be upgraded. ADJOURNMENT Mrs. Wilkinson made the motion that the meeting be adjourned. Supported by Mr. Arambula. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:43 PM. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD David A. Berridge Secretary 6 CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF NOVEMBER 09, 1988 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairperson Smith. Roll Call Present: Board members: Arambula, Cook, Linhart, Person, Riddle, Smith, Wilkinson and Wrobel Visitors Mrs. Daisy V. Bennett, 532 E. Northrup Street, 882-1504 Mr. Loyal Dean, 4521 Stafford, representing Dean's Barber Shop, 482-8829 Mr. Troy L. Sprague, 2020 Victor Avenue, 372-1449 Mr. Charles A. Pratt, 2015 Victor Avenue, 484-9709 Mrs. Marilyn Jabara, 2031 Victor Avenue, 372-5319 Mr. Fayze Jabara, 2031 Victor Avenue, 372-5319 Mrs. Nancy Anderla, 2108 Victor Avenue, 371-5753 Mrs. Eleanor Whiting, 6377 Shoeman Road, Haslett, 655-5111 Items for Suspension of Rules Mrs. Wilkinson made the motion to consider all Reports of the Secretary as action items. Mr. Arambula supported the motion. Yea - 8 Nay - 0 Carried. Mr. Berridge requested that River Street Park parking lot item be considered an action item. Mr. Person made the motion to concur. Mr. Wrobel supported the motion. Yea - 8 Nay - 0 Carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Wrobel made the motion that the minutes for the September 14, 1988 Traffic Board meeting be approved. Mrs. Linhart supported the motion. Yea - 8 Nay - 0 Carried. 1 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEED! 3: NOVEMBER 9, 1988 11/17/88 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: KAYNORTH STREET AND NORTHRUP STREET (#88-64) Mrs. Daisy Bennett of 532 E. Northrup Street spoke. She had submitted a letter requesting a stop sign at the intersection of Kaynorth Street and Northrup Street. She also stated there is a problem with large trucks traveling through this residential area. She requested no through trucking signs be re-installed, made more visible and that the no trucking be enforced better. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: CHATHAM AND VICTOR AVENUE (#88-75) Mr. Charles A. Pratt of 2015 Victor Avenue spoke. He stated he had been a resident there for a number of years. He feels that the streets are poorly laid out, and that they are poorly constructed. He also feels that there should not be parking permitted on the one side of the street. He stated that he feels the simple solution to the problem in his area is to install a stop sign; a yield sign doesn't serve the purpose. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: FAIRFAX ROAD AND VICTOR AVENUE (088-74) Mr. Fayze Jabara of 2031 Victor Avenue spoke. He stated he is concerned for the children, older people, and property in his area. He feels there should be stop signs at the intersection of Fairfax and Victor and at the intersection of Chatham and Victor. He feels this would slow the traffic down, make it safer to cross the streets, prevent accidents and serve as a reminder to be cautious. Mrs. Nancy Anderl.a of 2108 Victor Avenue spoke. She stated in approximately the last eight years the tree in her front yard had been hit three (3) times, twice at night and once during the day. She also stated there is a CATA bus stop across from her driveway that causes many problems. Mrs. Marilyn Jabara of 2031 Victor Avenue spoke. She commented on the problem with the CATA Bus stop and the need to slow traffic down. She also feels the speed study that was done may not be accurate. Mr. Troy Sprague of 2020 Victor Avenue spoke. He feels that the traffic volume study that was done is the area is inaccurate. He stated that the traffic is lighter in the fall. Also, traffic is very heavy at 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. ON-STREET PARKING CHANGES: PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE (#88-61) Mr. Loyal Dean of 4521 Stafford spoke. He stated they are near completion of Pennsylvania Avenue. He also stated that in the past when parking was permitted on Pennsylvania Avenue, east side, just west of Michigan Avenue, there was never a problem. It had worked great for years. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Letter from Mr. Loyal Dean, owner of Dean's Barber Shop, 109 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, requesting the two parking spaces not be removed. Received and placed on file. 2 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDI"-S: NOVE14BER 9, 1988 11/17/88 2. Petition from the sixty-seven (67) residents requesting the intersection of Hughes Road and Kennedy Road be changed from a two-way stop to a four-way stop. Referred to the Secretary. 3 . Letter from Mr. John Lierman, of 612 Paris, requesting stop signs at the intersection of Paris and Grant. Received and placed on file. 4. Petition from fifty-three (53) residents requesting no parking on the east side of Clifton Avenue. Referred to the Secretary. 5. Letter from Mr. Jack R. Fink, 3011 Lafayette, requesting two 25 mph signs on the 3000 block of Lafayette Avenue. Referred to the Secretary. 6. Letter form Mr. Charles A. Pratt, of 2015 Victor Avenue, requesting stop signs at the intersection of Victor and Chatham. Received and placed on file. 7. Letter from Ms. Marilyn I. Jabara, of 2031 Victor Avenue, requesting stop signs at the intersection of Fairfax and Victor, at the intersection of Chatham and Victor. Received and placed on file. 8. Eastside Transportation Study Committee - Final Report. Referred to the Secretary. 9. Requests from CATA for parking changes due to start up of downtown shuttle system. Received and placed on file. 10. Petition from fifty-three (53) residents requesting a traffic study on Victor Avenue between Pleasant Grove Road and Deerfield Avenue, Referred to the Secretary. 11. Letter from Grace Demps, 110 Spencer Street, requesting a four-way stop at Spencer Street and Ottawa Street. Referred to the Secretary. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: KAYNORTH STREET AND NORTHRUP STREET (#88-64) 3 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS: NOVEMBER 9, 1988 11/17/88 Mr. Berridge presented this report. He also stated he would like to discuss the problem with the trucks in that area with Mrs. Daisy Bennett. Discussion followed between Mr. Cook and Mr. Berridge in regards to the problem with trucks. Mr. Arambula made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that a yield sign be placed on northbound Kaynorth Street at Northrup Street and that the request for a stop sign be denied. Mr. Person supported the motion. Yea - 8 Nay - 0 Carried. 2. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: GLENDALE AVENUE AND SOUTHGATE AVENUE (#88-65) Mr. Berridge presented this report. There was no further discussion. Mr. Wrobel made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that stop signs be placed on Southgate Avenue at Glendale Avenue. Mr. Person supported the motion. Yea - 8 Nay - 0 Carried. 3 . TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: CORBETT STREET AND PINGREE STREET (#88-67) Mr. Berridge presented this report. Discussion followed between Mr. Cook and Mr. Berridge regarding the number of driveways involved. Mr. Arambula made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that a stop sign be placed on westbound Pingree Street at Corbett Street. Mr. Riddle supported the motion. Yea - 8 Nay - 0 Carried. 4. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: RIDDLE STREET AND WASHTENAW STREET (#88-68) Mr. Berridge presented this report. Discussion followed between Mr. Cook and Mr. Berridge regarding the need for a stop sign instead of a yield sign. Mr. Cook made the motion that a yield sign be placed on Washtenaw Street at Riddle Street. Mr. Riddle supported the motion. Yea - 7 Nay - 1 Mr. Wrobel Carried. 5 . TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: GRANT STREET AND PARIS AVENUE (#88-69) Mr. Berridge presented this report. Discussion followed between Mr. Cook, Mr. Floyd, and Mr. Berridge regarding where other traffic control devices where placed in that area. 4 IKAVrlu DUAKL PMULM)l. .5: NUVLMBLK 9, 1988 11/17/88 Mr. Cook made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that the stop control be placed on Grant Street at Paris Avenue. Mrs. Linhart supported the motion. Yea - 8 Nay - 0 Carried. 6. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: HURON STREET AND WASHTENAW STREET (088-70) Mr. Berridge presented this report. There was no further discussion. Mrs. Wilkinson made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that the temporary stop sign on Washtenaw Street at Huron Street be made permanent. Mr. Riddle supported the motion. Yea - 8 Nay - 0 Carried. 7. NO-TURN-ON-RED REQUEST: OAKLAND AVENUE AND WALNUT STREET (#88-71) Mr. Berridge presented this report. There was no further discussion. Mr. Person made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that the No-Turn-On-Red When Children Are Present prohibition be made permanent. Mrs. Wilkinson and Mr. Cook supported the motion. Yea - 8 Nay - 0 Carried. Mr. Berridge added that the Michigan Department of Transportation had agreed to this regulation. (Oakland Avenue is a State trunkline. ) 8. NO-TURN-ON-RED REQUEST: MARSHALL AVENUE AND JEROME STREET (#88-72) Mr. Berridge presented this report. There was no further discussion. Mr. Arambula made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that No-Turn-On-Red When Children Are Present prohibition be made permanent. Mrs. Wilkinson and Mr. Riddle supported the motion. Yea - 8 Nay - 0 Carried. Mr. Berridge also added that the No-Turn-On-Red When Children Are Present was initially used by the State of Michigan. He feels that it is a positive step forward; it causes less conflict and confusion. 9. NO PARKING REQUEST: SPRING STREET (#88-73) Mr. Berridge presented this report. Discussion followed between Mr. Cook, Mr. Berridge, Mr. Floyd, and Mrs. Wilkinson regarding the abandoned bridge and access to the river. Mr. Cook made the motion to table this item. Discussion continued; Mr. 5 7'KAr'r'IU 11UAKll VKU(EED11. NUVEnHEK `1, 1` UU 11/17/88 Berridge stated that the temporary TCO expires October 26, 1988 and it is working fine. Discussion continued regarding the bike path and parking. Mr. Berridge also stated that parking was available in the Elm Street Park one block away. Mr. Cook made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that the No Parking prohibition on the north side of Spring Street from 140 feet west of River Street to the west end of Spring Street be made permanent. Mr. Cook than questioned if you could later rescind this. Mr. Berridge indicated yes. Mr. Person supported the motion. Yea - 8 Nay - 0 Carried. 10. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: FAIRFAX ROAD AND VICTOR AVENUE (088-74) Mr. Berridge presented this report. A lengthy discussion followed between Mr. Cook, Mrs. Wilkinson and Mr. Berridge. The discussion referenced; decisions made from the human aspect, ways to discourage non-local traffic, "problems" stop signs can cause. Mrs. Wilkinson made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that the request for stop control on Victor Avenue at Fairfax Road be denied and that the intersection remain uncontrolled. Mrs. Linhart supported the motion. Yea - 7 Nay - 1 Mr. Cook Carried. 11. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: CHATHAM ROAD AND VICTOR AVENUE (088-75) Mr. Berridge presented this report. There was no further discussion. Mrs. Wilkinson made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that the yield control on Chatham Road at Victor Avenue be changed to stop control, and that the request for a four-way stop at Chatham Road and Victor Avenue be denied. Mr. Riddle supported the motion. Yea - 8 Nay - 0 Carried. 12. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: KENDON DRIVE AND SOUTIiGATE AVENUE (#88-76) Mr. Berridge presented this report. There was no further discussion. Mr. Person made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that the request for a four-way stop at Kendon Drive and Southgate Avenue be denied. Mrs. Wilkinson supported the motion. Yea - 8 Nay - 0 Carried. 6 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDL ,J: NOVEMBER 9, 1988 11/17/88 13 . HANDICAPPER PARKING REQUEST: COOLEY LAW SCHOOL (#88-77) Mr. Berridge presented this report. Discussion followed between Mr. Cook and Mr. Berridge regarding the differences in handicapper parking spaces and metered parking spaces, location of these spaces, and the effects of parking spaces on turn on red. Mr. Cook made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that the request from Cooley Law School be denied and that three (3) metered spaces be created on the east side of Capitol north of Washtenaw. No support of the motion. Mrs. Wilkinson made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that the request from Cooley Law School be denied. Mrs. Linhart supported the motion. Yea - 7 Nay - 1 Mr. Cook Carried. Mr. Cook than made the motion to create three (3) metered spaces north of Washtenaw on the east side of Capitol. Mr. Arambula supported the motion. Discussion followed between Mrs. Wilkinson and Mr. Berridge referencing the effect these parking spaces would have on the turn on red. Yea - 8 Nay - 0 Carried. 14. RESTRICTED PARKING REQUEST: CATA PARKING SHUTTLE (088-78) Mr. Berridge presented this report. There was very little discussion. Mr. Wrobel expressed that he was very much in favor of the CATA shuttle; the shuttle will help with the parking problem in the future. Mr. Wrobel made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that parking be prohibited between the hours of 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday at the following locations: 1. The north side of Shiawassee Street just west of Walnut Street. 2. The west side of Butler Street just north of Michigan Avenue. 3. The west side of Sycamore Street just north of Kalamazoo Street. Mrs. Wilkinson supported this motion. Yea - 8 Nay - 0 Carried. ACTION ITEMS 7 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDL .i: NOVEMBER 9, 1988 11/17/88 1. TRAFFIC BOARD EVALUATION SUBCOMMITTEE: Chairperson Smith appointed Mr. Cook, Mrs. Wilkinson and Mr. Arambula to this subcommittee. TABLED ITEMS 1. ON-STREET PARKING CHANGES: PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE (#88-61) Mr. Berridge updated this report. Discussion followed referencing availability of parking for Mr. Dean' barbershop, and changes in the design and operation of Pennsylvania Avenue. Mr. Arambula made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that the two (2) spaces be removed and that current "no parking" regulations be changed as follows: Side Name of Street Restricted From To Delete Pennsylvania Ave. East Hazel St. Michigan Avenue (Except Sunday Am, Prospect to Michigan; except in recessed area, east side south of Michigan Avenue. ) Add Pennsylvania Ave. East Hazel St. Michigan Avenue Mrs. Linhart supported the motion. Yea - 6 Nay - 2 Mr. Cook and Mr. Wrobel Carried. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Mr. Berridge presented these informational items: 1. The Victor Building is to be built at Washington and Ottawa. The Transportation Division will lose 58 parking spaces. 2. The Grand Tower is to be built on the area south of the City Club if everything goes on schedule. This new building could create an additional problem with parking space availability. 3 . The Parking Study's draft is due in the Transportation Division's office around November 14, 1988. Copies will be sent to the Traffic Board and City Council. There will be a special meeting in December of January regarding this study. 4. The proposed monthly permit operation at River Street Park parking lot has been moved to items for suspension of the rules. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF THE RULES 8 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINvS: NOVEMBER 9, 1988 11/17/88 1. RIVER STREET PARK PARKING LOT. Mr. Berridge presented this report. Discussion followed between Mrs. Wilkinson and Mr. Berridge regarding the undeveloped commercial property, the location of this parking lot, and the ownership of this lot. Discussion continued between Mr. Arambula and Mr. Berridge regarding the layout of this park area. Discussion between Mr. Wrobel and Mr. Berridge referenced who uses this park, would the change cause conflicts. It was indicated that converting this parking lot to permit parking may work well with the Grand Tower development. Mr. Cook and Mr. Berridge discussed Parks and Recreation's plans for this area. Mr. Cook made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendations. The recommendations are as follows: 1. It is recommended that the Parking System enter into a five-year lease with the Parks and Recreation Department for both the north and south portions of the River Street Park parking lot. The annual amount of the lease to be set at $5,000. The period of the lease to cover July 1, 1989 through June 30, 1994. 2. It is recommended that the Parking System budget $20,000 in FY89-90 for capital improvements to the lot and $3,000 annually for maintenance and operation of the lot in each fiscal year from 1889-90 through 1993-94. 3 . It is recommended that the lot be operated as a permit facility with the monthly rate of $16.00 for FY89-90. Future monthly rates will be determined based on lot performance and the Parking System's overall rate structure. 4. It is recommended that the on-street parking regulations in the area be established with input from the Cherry Hill Neighborhood Association and the Parks and Recreation Department to meet the various needs of the area. Mr. Person supported the motion. Yea - 8 Nay - 0 Carried. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Mrs. Whiting inquired about South Grand Garage's park anywhere program. She asked if it was working satisfactorily. Mr. Berridge informed her it is was not in operation at this time. Mrs. Linhart commented on the Aurelius Road construction project. Mr. Arambula requested the Traffic Board agenda be mailed earlier. Mrs. Daisy Bennett of 532 E. Northrup Street asked the Traffic Board to reconsider their decision on placing a stop sign at the intersection of Kaynorth Street and Northrup Street. She feels a stop sign would be more effective than a yield sign. She also explained the truck problems in greater detail. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Person made the motion that the meeting be adjourned. 9 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDI--3: NOVEMBER 9, 1988 11/17/88 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD David A. Berridge Secretary 10 CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF DECEMBER 14, 1988 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m, by Chairperson Smith. Roll Call Present: Cook, Linhart, Person, Riddle, Smith, and Wrobel Absent: Arambula and Wilkinson Motions for Excused Absences Mr. Person made the motion to excuse Mr. Arambula and Mrs. Wilkinson's absence from tonight's meeting. Mr. Wrobel supported the motion. Yea - 6 Nay - 0 Carried Visitors Mrs. Eleanor Whiting, 6377 Shoeman Road, Haslett, 655-5111 Mr. Robert M. Prenos and daughter Missy, 1621 Martin Street Mr. Dan Samahovitz, 2717 Bedford Road, 482-3540 Mr. Mark Merritt, 2931 Victor Drive, 394-3663 Mr. G. L. Riedel, 2500 Victor Drive, 882-3041 Ms. Helen Hawkins, 2617 Victor Driver, 393-4464 Ms. Wendy Hart, 2503 Victor Drive, 393-3105 Ms. Helen Grabow, 2809 Victor Drive, 394-2067 Ms. Lorrie Stanton, 2918 Victor Drive, 484-9130 Mr. Robert L. Stanton, 2918 Victor Drive, 484-9130 Mr. George Voornis, 2718 Bedford Road, 372-1152 Mr. Richard Sontaf, 2910 Victor Drive, 374-7444 Ms. Dorothy Sontaf, 2910 Victor Drive, 374-7444 Mr. Howard Jones, 426 W. Barnes Avenue, 482-7044 Ms. Barbara Dean, 147 E. Barnes Avenue, 482-0296 Mrs. Lorna Latoski, 6047 Hughes Road, 393-3989 Mr. Ivan Latoski, 6047 Hughes Road, 393-3989 Ms. Rachel Hilts, 6057 Hughes Road, 394-5079 Items for Suspension of Rules Mr. Ransom recommended that all Reports of the Secretary be considered as action items. 1 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDIN DECEMBER 14, 1988 12/19/88 Mrs. Linhard made the motion to concur. Mr. Wrobel supported the motion. Yea - 6 Nay - 0 Carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Wrobel made the motion that the minutes for the November 9, 1988 Traffic Board meeting be approved. Mrs. Linhart supported the motion. Mr. Cook questioned if the tabled item on the November 9, 1988 minutes should be there. He was informed it was correct. Yea - 6 Nay - 0 Carried. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: EAST BARNES AVENUE AT MARTIN STREET (#88-82) TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: MARTIN STREET AT GARDEN STREET (#88-83) Mr. Robert M. Prenos of 1621 Martin Street spoke. He stated his concern for his daughter's safety. He stated he has observed a high volume of traffic, and high rates of speed by traffic. He feels that a stop sign will reduce the volume and slow the traffic down. Mrs. Barbara Dean of 147 E. Barnes Avenue spoke. She was representing the South Central Neighborhood Association. She stated her concern for the children in the neighborhood. She also feels a stop sign will reduce the volume and slow the traffic down. Mr. Howard Jones of 426 W. Barnes Avenue spoke. He spoke regarding both East Barnes Avenue at Martin Street and Martin Street at Garden Street. He was representing the South Central Neighborhood Association. He stated his concerns for the children, he described the area, and he stated there is a park being developed in the area. He feels these traffic control devices are necessary. Mrs. Eleanor Whiting of 6377 Shoeman Road, Haslett spoke. She stated she was impressed that the neighborhood was looking ahead. She requested the Traffic Board consider these reports favorably. TRAFFIC STUDY: VICTOR DRIVE 0 88-87) Mr. Dan Samahovitz of 2717 Bedford Road spoke. He reported the findings of a Lansing Police Department study, he read a letter from the principal of Dwight Rich Middle School and stated his concerns for the children and handicappers in this neighborhood. He stated that the traffic problem started with the construction on Waverly Road and has continued. Mr. Robert Stanton of 2918 Victor Drive spoke. He told of an accident involving his son's car. His son's car was legally parked and a vehicle struck his son's car at such a speed that his son's car was totaled. He stated he feels something needs to be done in that neighborhood to insure safety. 2 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDIN_ : DECEMBER 14, 1988 12/19/68 Mr. Mark Merrill of 2931 Victor Drive spoke. He stated that the construction on Waverly Road and resultant diversion of traffic started the traffic problem and it has continued even after the construction was done. He distributed the reports that the Lansing Police Department had done. He stated that the neighborhood was planning a meeting in January and he would like Mr. Berridge or someone from the Transportation Division to attend and explain the findings. Mr. Dan Samahovitz of 2717 Bedford Road spoke again. He stated he felt the Transportation Division study was inaccurate because the police had been patrolling the area for three weeks and this would cause a change. Ms. Dorothy Sontaf of 2910 Victor Drive spoke. She stated that Victor Drive had no curves so it is like a runway; there are no natural barriers. She also stated that it has taken up to five (5) minutes to exit her driveway. She asked to please have something done for the children's safety. Mrs. Helen Hawkins of 2617 Victor Drive spoke. She described the area, she stated that it was a residential area with young families. She expressed her fear for the children in the neighborhood. She said that in the summer traffic was worse. Mrs. Eleanor Whiting of 6377 Shoeman Road, Haslett, spoke. She stated she hopes the. Traffic Board considers this report favorably. She stated there has been many requests for traffic controls in this area. Ms. Wendy Hart of 2503 Victor Drive spoke. She stated her fear for the children in the neighborhood. She stated she will not allow her children to play in the front yard/area of her house after 4:30 PM (in the summer the children are not allowed in the front yard/area at all) she fears a vehicle may loose control and end up in her front yard. Mr. Gary Riedel of 2500 Victor Drive spoke. He stated his concern for the children's safety in that area. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: - HUGHES ROAD AND KENNEDY DRIVE (1k88-80) Mr. Ivan Latoski of 6047 Hughes Road spoke. He expressed his concerns for the safety of the children in the neighborhood. Traffic travels to fast in that area. Mrs. Lorna Latoski of 6047 Hughes Road spoke. She described the area and requested that a 4-way stop be installed. She stated that a petition was submitted four (4) to five (5) years ago. The gentleman that lives on the corner of Hughes Road and Kennedy Drive informed her he would not sign this petition because he felt the City would not do anything until someone was killed there. Ms. Rachel hilts of 6057 Hughes Road spoke. She stated she has grandchildren in the area and for their safety and the safety of the other children she would like some type of traffic control. COMMUNICATIONS ANI) PETITIONS 1. Letter from Mr. Howard Jones, President, South Central Neighborhood Organization, requesting a stop on East Barnes at Martin and curve warning or arrow signs on both Garden Street and Martin Street. Received and placed on file. 3 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDING_ DECEMBER 14, 1988 12/19/88 2. Letter from Ms. Daisy Bennett, of 532 E. Northrup Street, with traffic concerns. Referred to the Secretary. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY Mr. Ransom suggested the reports concerning the citizens that were present be considered first. Mr. Wrobel made the motion to concur. Mr. Cook supported the motion. Yea - 6 Nay - 0 Carried. 2. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: HUGHES ROAD AND KENNEDY DRIVE 0 88-80) Mr. Floyd presented this report. Discussion followed between Mr. Floyd and Mr. Cook. The discussion regarded the placement of other stop signs in the area, the distance between stop signs and driver expectation. Mr. Cook made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that 25 MPH speed limit signs be installed on Hughes Road south of Logan Street and north of Miller Road, that the request for four-way stop control at Hughes Road and Kennedy Drive be denied, that the stop control on Kennedy Drive remain, and that the Lansing Police Department be requested to give special enforcement attention to speeding vehicles in the area. Mr. Person supported the motion. Yea - 6 Nay - 0 Carried. 4. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: EAST BARNES AVENUE AT MARTIN STREET (#88-82) Mr. Floyd presented this report. No discussion followed. Mrs. Linhart made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that the request for stop control on East Barnes Avenue at Martin Street be approved. Mr. Person and Mr. Wrobel supported the motion. Yea - 6 Nay - 0 Carried. 5. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: MARTIN STREET AT GARDEN STREET (#88-83) Mr. Floyd presented this report. No discussion followed. Mr. Cook made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that stop signs be placed on Martin Street at Garden Street and that an ER-1, dead- end red diamond sign be placed at the east leg of the intersection. Mrs. Linhard supported the motion. Yea - 6 Nay - 0 Carried. 4 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDING6: DECEMBER 14, 1988 12/19/88 9. TRAFFIC STUDY: VICTOR DRIVE (088-87) Mr. Floyd presented this report. Discussion followed between Mr. Floyd, Mrs. Linhart, Mr. Cook, Mr. Person, Mr. Ransom, Mr. Wrobel, and Mr. Spagnolly. The subjects that were discussed were the Lansing Police Department study, temporary traffic control ordinance, the final recommendation and who was using Victor Drive (residents or non-residents) . Mr. Cook made the motion to table this report till February, then re-study it. Mr. Person made the motion to study recommendation "b" further. Mr. Ransom -suggested this item be referred to the sub-committee to meet and discuss this further. Mr. Wrobel made a motion to install a 3-way stop at Viking Street and Victor Drive. Mrs. Linhart supported the motion. Mr. Cook made a motion to amend the recommendation "b" to a temporary 3-way stop and concur with "a" and "c": a. A stop sign be installed on Bedford Road for southbound traffic at Victor. b. Amended - A temporary 3-way stop installed at Viking Street and Victor Drive and the existing yield sign be removed. C. A stop sign be installed on Hampden Road for southbound traffic at Victor• Drive and that the existing yield sign be removed. Discussion regarding the length of a temporary T.C.O. followed. Mr. Person supported the amendment. Yea - 6 Nay - 0 Amendment Carried. Yea - 6 Nay - 0 Carried. 1. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE AND MICIiIGAN AVENUE (088-79) Mr. Spagnolly presented this report. No discussion followed. Mr. Person made the motion to support the Transportation Division's recommendation that the temporary traffic control change allowing left turns to be made permanent from Pennsylvania Avenue to Michigan Avenue. Mr. Cook supported the motion. Yea - 6 Nay - 0 Carried. 3 . TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: GRANDELL AVENUE AND WILSON AVENUE (088-81) Mr. Floyd presented this report. No discussion followed. 5 TRAFFIC BUAKD FKUULLU11 unwwlli=;=x 1'q -,-- Mrs. Linhart made the motion to support the Transportation Division's recommendation that the request for yield control on Wilson Avenue at Grandell Avenue be approved. Mr. Riddle supported the motion. Yea - 6 Nay - 0 Carried. 6. TRAFFIC BOARD ANNUAL EVALUATION (#88-84) Mr. Ransom advised the Traffic Board that there was an amendment to the Advisory Board Evaluation on page 5 , paragraph 2B. The amendment was to change the sentence from "The division is investigating installing.new types of light bulbs which will- improve lighting without changing the old fixtures in the North Grand and South Grand garages. " to "The division is investigating installing new types of light bulbs which will improve lighting without changing the old fixtures in the North Grand and North Capitol garages. " Mr. Cook turned the presentation over to Mr. Ransom. Discussion followed between Mr. Cook, Mr. Ransom, Mr. Person, Mr. Spagnolly, and Mr. Wrobel. The discussion regarded the 1989's board objectives, the sign material, the cost of sign material, the replacement of signs, and the life span of signs. Mr. Cook made the motion to adopt the Traffic Board Annual Evaluation. Mr. Person supported the motion. Yea - 6 Nay - 0 Carried. 7. PARKING REGULATIONS: CHERRY HILL NEIGHBORHOOD (088-85) Mr. Ransom presented this report. Discussion followed between Mr. Cook, Mr. Ransom, Mr. Spagnolly, and Mrs. Linhart regarding the loss of parking spaces, Cherry Hill Neighborhood Association approval, and enforcement. Mr. Cook made the motion to concur with all but one of the Transportation Division's recommendation. The change was from 2 Hour Parking SA-6P, north and south side of 300 Lenawee to 4 Hour Parking 8A-6P, north and south side of 300 Lenawee. Discussion followed. Mr. Cook than amended the change from 4 Hour Parking BA-6P, north and south side of 300 Lenawee to 4 Hour Parking 8A-6P, south side of 300 Lenawee. Discussion followed between Mr. Cook and Mr. Ransom. Mr. Cook withdrew his amendment. Mr. Cook made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation to change the following parking regulations: Street Block Side Regulation Lenawee 300 South 2 Hour Parking 8A-6P River 400 West 2 Hour Parking 8A-6P River 600 East 2 Hour Parking 8A-6P (for vehicles with trailers only) 6 TRAFFIC BOARD PR0CEED1_3: DECEMBER 14, 1988 12/19/88 Street Block Side Regulation St. Joseph 200 North No Parking St. Joseph 200 South No Parking St. Joseph 200 South 2 Hour Parking 8A-6P St. Joseph 300 North No Parking St. Joseph 300 South 2 Hour Parking 8A-6P St. Joseph 400 South No Parking Mr. Person supported the motion. Yea - 6 Nay - 0 Carried. 8. PARKING REGULATIONS: PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE (GRAND RIVER AVENUE TO EUREKA STREET) (088-86) Mr. Spagnolly presented this report. Discussion followed between Mr. Spagnolly, Mr. Cook and Mrs. I..inhart regarding the ambulance route, and the impact on dropping-off- and picking-up students at Eastern. Mrs. Linhart made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation to change the following parking regulations: From To Side Regulation 90 feet south of Oakland Ave. West No Parking 7A-7P Grand River Ave. Ex. Sat. and Sun. Jerome Street Shiawassee Street East No Stopping, Standing, Parking 7A-4P School Days Bus Load Only 45 feet north of Grand River Ave. East No Parking 7A-7P Oakland Avenue Ex. Sat. and Sun. Mr. Riddle and Mr. Person supported the motion. Yea - 5 Nay - 1 Mr. Cook (for Dean's Barber Shop) Carried. ACTION ITEMS TABLED ITEMS INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Mr. Ransom presented the following informational items: 1. The progress on the North Grand Expansion II is going well. 2. The parking study is five (5) weeks behind schedule. 7 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDIN. . DECEMBER 14, 1988 12/19/88 3. The first draft of the budget has been completed. 4. Extended an invitation to the Transportation Division's Christmas party. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Mrs. Linhart questioned if a Stop for Bus Loading and Unloading sign was missing from Mt. Hope Avenue by the City limit sign. Mr. Floyd told her he would check into it. ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF THE RULES PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Mrs. Eleanor Whiting wished everyone a very Merry Christmas. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Cook made the motion that the meeting be adjourned. Yea - 6 Nay - 0 Carried. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9: 26 PM. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD David A. Berridge Secretary 8