Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: James C. Porter, Director of Public Works
Subject: Authorize the Establishment of a “Passenger Loading Zone” on East Selby Lane at the corner of El Camino Real in the Unincorporated Area of Redwood City.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the establishment of a “Passenger Loading Zone”, on East Selby Lane at the corner of El Camino Real in Unincorporated Redwood City during the specified hours of 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
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BACKGROUND:
Your Board has adopted similar resolutions designating parking restrictions.
Section 22507 et al. of the California Vehicle Code and Section 7.52.010 (Loading Zones) of the County of San Mateo’s Ordinance provides that local authorities may prohibit or restrict the stopping, parking or standing of vehicles by resolution or ordinance.
On June 20, 2006, your Board adopted Resolution No. 068090 to specify parking restrictions and regulations for loading zones on East Selby Lane and other areas in unincorporated areas of the County.
The Department of Public Works (Department) received a request from the owner of Chantilly Restaurant to extend the loading zone an additional 40 feet, more or less on East Selby Lane at the corner of El Camino Real to meet the demands of the community.
DISCUSSION:
The Department has evaluated the request and determined that the recommended parking restriction is warranted and will benefit the community. The Department recommends a ‘Passenger Loading Zone’ parking restriction on East Selby Lane at the corner of El Camino Real to facilitate valet service as a means of preventing restaurant patrons from parking in the adjacent residential neighborhood.
The requested loading zone will be used as a valet station by Chantilly Restaurant from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The restaurant has secured 75 offsite parking spaces for its use and the restaurant has retained the services of a local valet parking company to manage the parking situation. The valet parking company will utilize a “tandem parking” system, in which, three vehicles will be parked using two parking spaces. The restaurant can accommodate up to 112 vehicles.
Property owners on adjacent blocks, extending a minimum of 300 feet from the proposed parking zone locations, were notified of the date and time of your Board’s meeting when this item will be considered. The objections and support received to date are summarized in Attachment “A”.
The location of parking zones and other traffic restrictions on County-maintained streets are currently shown on maps in the Department of Public Works office and will be made available in list form on maps on the Department’s website. The master list will be updated to reflect the recommended changes, if your Board approves the proposed resolution.
County Counsel has reviewed and approved the resolution as to form.
Approval of this action contributes to the Shared Vision 2025 outcome of a Livable Community by allowing residents, business owners, and schools to help shape the neighborhood parking controls in a way that best fits their collective needs.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of installing signs and painting parking zone markings vary but averages approximately $550 per parking zone. Costs are included in the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Adopted Budget. There is no additional impact to the General Fund.
ATTACHMENTS: Proposed Parking Restriction and Public Input Summary