HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-05-2005 TRAFFIC COMMISSION MINUTES Caldwell City Traffic Commission Minutes
� December 5th, 2005, 10:30 AM
Present: Chairman Gordon Law, Chief Mark Wendelsdorf, Chief Sobba, Gian Paolo
Secretary: Tammy Frans
Old Business
No Old Business
New Business
1. Dr. Black Parking.
Dr. Black's property on Elm street is zoned R1, single family dwelling. During construction of
the WVMC Parking expansion, P&Z approved temporary parking at the office of Dr. Black
through Nov. 1S 2005. This was to help alleviate a shortage of parking and congestion on
Elm Street incited by the construction. After Nov. 1S� Dr. Black and his employees continued
parking at his office. Neighboring residents have since filed lawsuit stating Dr. Blacks
employees should not be allowed to continue parking near his office because it is zoned R1
not commercial. Concurrent with P&Z's allowance for temporary parking, the Traffic
Commission moved to put up "No Parking" signs on the north side of Elm street to also aid
in alleviating congestion caused by WVMC construction. It was assumed that said signs
would eventually be removed as designated parking lots were made available and parking
issues dissipated. Inadvertently, signs were installed on both the north and south side of
• Elm street and portions of the curb were painted red. The motion was made and Traffic
Commission agreed unanimously to correct the situation by removing "No Parking" signs as
well as any red curb from the south side of Elm street. This should provide additional, legal
parking for Dr. Black's employees.
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recommendation.
2. Request to remove "No Right Turn" sign east bound on Chicago at 10 Ave.
Chief Sobba questioned the need for the "No Right Turn" sign in the east bound lane on
Chicago at 10` Ave. After discussion by the Traffic Commission it was determined that the
signage added no value at that intersection. The motion was made and Traffic Commission
agreed unanimously to remove the sign. In addition, the Commission recommended
checking for similar signage west bound and if found, remove also.
Previously discussed by the Traffic Commission was removal of a same sign scenario at
Blaine and 10 Ave. It is the recommendation of the Traffic Commission to remove Blaine
and 10 si ns in con'unction with signs at Chicago and 10th
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recommendation.
This concluded the meeting and the meeting was adjourned.
The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for January 3rd at 10:30 am
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