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 ...
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