Title
Resolution to Remove Parking on the West Side of Dellwood Drive
Memorandum
In April of 2009 a concern was raised by Dellwood Drive residents regarding the available width of the street with on- street parking occurring on both sides of the street. Upon inspection of the roadway a width of 23-27’ is available. This would provide for a 9-13 feet travel way if 7 feet of parking was occupied on each side of the street. This width is inconsistent with typical widths and is a concern for emergency vehicle access. Allowing parking on one side only would provide for a minimum 16 foot travel way; an acceptable width for a residential street.
Staff proposed the removal of parking on one side of the street and felt the west side would have the least impact. The attached figure shows the proposed layout. To assess the neighborhood opinion on the matter a resident survey was prepared.
Staff surveyed the residents in the project area to learn about the residents’ satisfaction with the proposed parking removal. The survey post cards asked if the residents were in support of removal of the west side parking or favored removal on the east side.
The survey cards were mailed to the affected residents on Dellwood Drive. The following table summarizes the survey results.
Project Area Mailed Responded Westside Eastside Neither*
Dellwood Dr/
Dexter to Sequoia 45 28 16 4 8
Average % Dellwood 100% 57.1% 14.3% 28.6%
*Note - the card did not present as an option
For more information, please find the Attachment A, which includes all comments provided by area residents.
Staff
Prepared by: Patrick Cawley, P.E., Project Management
Reviewed by: Homayoon Pirooz, P.E., Project Management Manager and Sue F. McCormick, Public Services Administrator
Approved by: Roger W. Fraser, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, The width of Dellwood Drive ...
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