Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Ann M. Stillman, Director of Public Works
Subject: Resolution Establishing two "No Parking" zones on Avenue Alhambra at the intersection of Isabella Avenue in the El Granada area.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution:
A) Authorizing the establishment of a "No Parking" zone on the northerly side of Avenue Alhambra commencing at a point 40 feet westerly of the intersection of Isabella Avenue and extending westerly a distance of 20 feet, more or less; and
B) Authorizing the establishment of a "No Parking" zone on the northerly side of Avenue Alhambra commencing at a point 36 feet easterly of the intersection of Isabella Avenue and extending easterly a distance of 20 feet, more or less.
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BACKGROUND:
This Board has adopted similar resolutions regarding parking restrictions.
Section 22507 et al. of the California Vehicle Code and Section 7.30.010 et al. of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code provides that local authorities may prohibit or restrict the stopping, parking, or standing of vehicles by resolution or ordinance.
DISCUSSION:
Residents within the El Granada area seek to improve visibility for vehicles approaching Avenue Alhambra from Isabella Avenue. Vehicles parked in the existing parking spaces along Avenue Alhambra block or impede visibility for vehicles turning left or right onto Avenue Alhambra.
After conducting a field investigation at the intersection, the Department of Public Works (Department) has determined that eliminating parking spaces on Avenue Alhambra near the corners of the intersection as shown in Exhibit "A" would improve sight distance.
The Department notified 63 property owners on adjacent blocks, extending a minimum of 300 feet from the proposed parking restrictions, of the date and time of this Board meeting to consider these items.
The Department received eight responses to the letter in suppo...
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