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File #: 22-971    Name:
Type: Recommendation Status: Individual Item Ready
File created: 8/2/2022 In control: Transportation & Traffic Advisory Board
On agenda: 8/11/2022 Final action:
Title: Discuss and consider a recommendation to City Council to restrict parking on Jester Ridge in front of the mailbox.
Attachments: 1. Street Area Layout, 2. Redline Ordinance, 3. Site Photos
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PRESENTER: Presenter

Carly Farmer, Engineer

 

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SUBJECT: Title

Discuss and consider a recommendation to City Council to restrict parking on Jester Ridge in front of the mailbox.

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DEPARTMENT: Transportation and Capital Improvements

 

 

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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 2

 

 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Staff received a formal written request from the Park Ridge Estates HOA for a loading zone in Park Ridge Estates on Jester Ridge in front of the mailbox near the intersection with Flintshire Drive. The HOA has concerns about parked vehicles blocking access to the mailbox and causing residents to park in the intersection in order to retrieve mail. A street area layout showing the proposed loading zone area and photos of vehicles parked in the area provided by staff and the HOA are attached.

 

ISSUE:

The Park Ridge Estates HOA has contacted the City regarding vehicles parking on Jester Ridge in front of the mailbox and blocking access to the mailbox for residents.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

Traffic control signs cost approximately $150 each. Sufficient funding is available in the FY 2022 approved streets and drainage budget.Recommendation

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff does not recommend a loading zone on Jester Ridge in front of the mailbox.