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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/08/2023 Traffic Safety Advisory Committee City of Apple Valley November 8, 2023 7:00 p.m. Apple Valley Municipal Center Minutes 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Dave McKenzie. Members Present: Greg Dahlstrom, Linda Dolan, Charles Grawe, Dave McKenzie, Matt Saam, Joe Shaw Members Absent: Arthur Zimmerman Consultants/Alternates Present: Brandon Anderson, Evan Acosta Others Present: 2. Approval of Agenda MOTION: Ms. Dolan moved, second by Mr. Grawe, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion passed 6-0. 3. Audience Items There were no audience items. 4. Approval of September 13, 2023 Minutes MOTION: Mr. Grawe moved, second by Mr. McKenzie, to approve the Minutes of September 13, 2023. Motion passed 4-0 (Ms. Dolan and Mr. Samm abstained). 5A. Review of Crosswalk at Dodd and Dundee/Dunbar Intersection Mr. Acosta said the intersection has around 3,650 vehicles per day traveling on Dodd with an 851h percentile speed of 44 miles per hour, which is under the posted limit of 45. The conditions warrant an enhanced crosswalk on the east side with advanced warning signage, stop bar, and crossing signage. A small section of sidewalk should be upgraded to a trail width. In the long-term, it is desirable to eliminate the left turn lane on Dodd to create a larger median as a pedestrian refuge. MOTION: Mr. Grawe moved, second by Ms. Dolan, to recommend installation of the proposed signage and pavement markings. Motion passed 6- 0. 5B. Stop Si Request Request at Griffon Path and Granada Avenue Mr. Acosta said the average daily traffic counts are around 475 on Griffon Path and 625 on Granada. There are no stop signs at similar intersections in the neighborhood and it would be consistent not to install signage and continue using the right-of-way rule. MOTION: Ms. Dolan moved, second by Mr. Shaw, to table the issue for reconsider at a future meeting when new information is available. Motion passed 6-0. 5C. No Outlet/Dead End Si Request Request on Diamond Court Mr. Acosta explained that the condition is a three-way intersection with a longer cul-de-sac that curves, so that the end is not visible from the intersection. He proposed adding rider signage on the existing street sign. MOTION: Ms. Dolan moved, second by Mr. McKenzie, to recommend installation of the appropriate rider signage as proposed. Motion passed 6-0. 5D. Review of Crosswalk at Hopewell and Whitney Drive Mr. Acosta said that Whitney Drive is scheduled for reconstruction in 2025. The average daily vehicle trips on Whitney are around 1,025. Conditions warrant an enhanced crosswalk with pavement markings, advanced warning signage, and a bump out of the curb. The adjoining school speed zone could also be extended slightly to incorporate the crosswalk within the school speed zone area. MOTION: Mr. Shaw moved, second by Mr. McKenzie, to recommend installation of proposed signage,pavement markings, and curb alterations. Motion passed 6-0. 5E. Stop Sign Request at Eagle Stone Road/Eastbrook Lane Mr. Acosta explained that this is a situation where a private driveway merges into a public street. There are no stop signs at similar intersections of private driveways with public streets in the neighborhood. MOTION: Ms. Dolan moved, second by Mr. McKenzie, to recommend against installation of a stop sign in City right-of-way, but to advise the homeowners' association that it may be appropriate for them to erect at stop sign on their private property for the private driveway. Motion passed 6-0. 5F. Review of Upper 139th St Parking Restrictions Mr. Acosta explained that there is a large volume of contractor parking occurring off-site for the Fire Station 2 construction project. Contractors have been asked to park in the Galaxie Park parking lot, but many are choosing to park on Upper 139th Street which is closer. As a result, neighbors are having trouble accessing their mailboxes and the traffic lane on Upper 139th will be quite narrow once snow storage begins. The Fire Department has requested temporary parking restrictions during workday hours on a short segment of Upper 139th until the project is complete this summer as determined by the Public Works Director. MOTION: Mr. Saam moved, second by Mr. Grawe, to recommend the temporary parking restrictions as proposed. Motion passed 5-0 (Ms. Dolan abstained). 5G. Germane Avenue Parking Restrictions Mr. Acosta explained that there is considerable on-street parking occurring on Germane along an apartment property. Staff suspects that the apartment parking pass policy without providing guest parking is incenting guests to park on the street. Many of the vehicles are parking on the boulevard grass, likely because the driving lane is very narrow when cars are parked on both sides. Staff recommends removing the center striping when weather permits, enforcing existing ordinances prohibiting parking on grass, and posing signage notifying drivers of the 3:00 am to 6:00 am parking prohibition. MOTION: Ms. Dolan moved, second by Mr. McKenzie, to recommend the installation of signage and proposed actions and to continue to review the situation in the spring and after street reconstruction to determine if further measures are needed. Motion passed 6-0. 5H. Review of 157th and Galaxie Study Findings Mr. Acosta briefly reviewed the proposed improvements, including a roundabout. The group expressed general support for a roundabout, but recommended staff continue to monitor the situation to see how traffic flows and accident rates change after the improvement. 5I. Driver Feeback Sign Results Review Mr. Acost presented data from the driver feedback sign deployments in 2023. 5J. Approval of 2024 Meeting Schedule MOTION: Ms. Dolan moved, second by Mr. Saam, to set the 2024 regular meeting dates for January 10, March 13, May 8, July 10, September 11, and November 13. Motion passed 6-0. 6A.Other Traffic Concerns Communicated to the City of Apple Valley Police Concerns Mr. Dahlstrom reported no new concerns. Public Works Concerns Mr. Anderson noted that residents continue to express concerns about the crosswalk on 142nd Street near Scott Highlands Middle School and staff is attempting to set up a meeting with school officials. 6B.Educational Issues The Toward Zero Deaths Conference is November 14 and 15. 7. Adjourn MOTION: Mr. Saam moved, second by Mr. Grawe, to adjourn. Motion passed 6-0. Meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m.