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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 2, 2001OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS TRAFFIC COMMISSION JULY 2, 2001 The meeting of the Traffic Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Commissioner Sturdevant at 7:00 p.m. I. ROLL CALL Members present: Anderson, Goodman, Sturdevant, Stumpf Members absent: Carlson Staff present: Kathyjean Young, Assistant City Engineer Bill Roddy, Police Captain II. APPROVAL OF JUNE 4, 2001 MINUTES Motion by Goodman, second by Stumpf, to approve the minutes of the June 4, 2001 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. III. OLD BUSINESS A. PUBLIC HEARING TO DESIGNATE 30-MINUTE PARKING IN FRONT OF 4024 AND 4028 CENTRAL AVENUE Ms. Jennifer Bryan, owner of Balkan Express Coffee Shop at 4028 Central Avenue is requesting 30-minute parking designation in the cut-out in front of her Coffee Shop and Budget Computer at 4024 Central Avenue from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The reason for the request is to ensure that the parking spots turn over frequently as the coffee shop business is primarily commuter drive-by and impulse, and is dependent on easy access parking in front of the shop. Currently the block is posted 1 hour parking from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Public hearing notices were sent to property and business owners along the west side of Central Avenue. The Hearing notice was also published in the Focus on 6/21/01. Dutch and Gen Kuppe, owners of the building at 4020 and 4022 Central Avenue expressed concern with the 30-minute parking which they felt was not long enough. She also expressed concern with congestion on the west side of Central Avenue in the 3700 block. Commissioner Sturdevant indicated that the 30- minute parking will be temporary. Parking will remain on the west side of Central, however, the “bump outs” will be removed with the proposed construction. Official Proceedings Columbia Heights Traffic Commission July 2, 2001 Page 2 Motion by Goodman, second by Anderson, to recommend the City Council designate 30-minute parking from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in front of 4024 and 4028 Central Avenue until construction begins on Central Avenue. Motion carried unanimously. IV. OTHER OLD BUSINESS None. V. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST TO INSTALL TWO HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES AT TH 1400 47 AVENUE N.E. A request has been received from Mr. and Mrs. Robert Greenwell, caretakers of the apartment building at the above address, to install two handicapped parking th spaces at 1400 47 Avenue N.E. One space is for them and the other is for a renter in unit #18. The off-street parking for the apartments is behind the building. The elevation difference between the parking lot and the first floor of the apartment building is about 6’ to 8’. On-street parking is level with the first floor and would be more accessible. Mrs. Greenwell, caretaker of the building, was present expressing the need for her husband to have a handicap parking space accessible as he is medically disabled. Glenn Ottman and Amy Strom of unit #18 were also present expressing their need for a handicap parking space as Glenn has difficulty in getting from the parking lot to his apartment. Having a handicap parking space on the street will save him steps to his apartment. He also has medical disabilities. Both have handicapped parking permits. There are 20 units in the building. The ADA guideline is one handicap spot for 5% of the units with a minimum of 1. According to the City Attorney, the City is not required to install a handicap parking sign on the street. Commissioner Sturdevant made both parties aware that anyone with a handicap permit can park in the handicap spots. Official Proceedings Columbia Heights Traffic Commission July 2, 2001 Page 3 Motion by Anderson, second by Stumpf, to install two handicap signs in front of th 1400 47 Avenue, one each on either side of the walkway, said sign(s) to be removed when the tenants requesting the sign are no longer residents. Motion carried unanimously. VI. OTHER NEW BUSINESS None. VII. REPORTS A. CITY ENGINEER As the regular meeting day of the Traffic Commission in September falls on Labor Day, an alternate date of Wednesday, September 5, 2001, was scheduled. th Staff reported that a handicap parking sign had been installed at 4937 4 Street. B. POLICE CHIEF C, COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Goodman reminded staff that the re-striping of the parking lot at the Columbia Heights Mall has not been done. Staff will call the owner of the Mall as it is not the City’s property. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Goodman, second by Stumpf, to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, __________________________ Joanne Baker Traffic Commission Secretary