CC 2017-08-08_12a East Branch Streetscape PP Presentation
Consideration of East Branch Street Streetscaping Alternatives (Staff Project 16-003)
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Background
Considered “Phase 2” of the Village streetscape work
Mason Street to Paulding Circle
Grant funding (SLOCOG) providing opportunity to complete the work
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Existing Conditions
General Plan – Highway/Arterial Classification
25-30 MPH posted speed limit
Considered a low speed urban roadway (<45 MPH)
Two travel lanes
Center lane
Parking generally provided
Sidewalks available on both sides
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Guidance Documents
General Plan (Attachment 6)
Streetscape benefits
Complete Streets
Bicycle and Trails Master Plan
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Alternatives
Alternative 1 – the “Bicycle Alternative”
Provides Class II bike lanes in both directions
Removes a large number of parking spaces
Reduces opportunities for bulb outs and other street side improvements
Alternative 2 – the “Parking Alternative”
Includes Class III bike markings (signage and sharrows)
Retains a large number of parking spaces
Includes
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Alternative 1
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Alternative 2
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Alternative Comparison
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Alternative Comparison
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Concept Alternative 1
Concept Alternative 2
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Alternative Comparison
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Concept Alternative 2
Concept Alternative 1
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Parking Comparison
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Pedestrian Crossing
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Pedestrian Crossing
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Pedestrian Crossing
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Fencing and Pavers
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Stakeholder Group
Stakeholder group established for the project to gain public input, help shape alternatives, and review of the final options
Consisted of local business owners (Paulding Circle, VIA) and a representative from the City’s Advisory Boards, Committees, Commissions (DPAB, ARC, TC, PC)
Supported Alternative 2
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Advisory Committee Reviews
Staff Advisory Committee – Alternative 2
Architectural Review Committee – Alternative 2
Traffic Commission – Alternative 2
Planning Commission – Alternative 2
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Environmental Review
The project was reviewed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Determined to be categorically exempt per Section 15301(c) of the CEQA Guidelines regarding projects within existing streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycles and pedestrian trails, etc.
The improvement project plans will be reviewed to ensure the appropriate level of environmental review is conducted
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Public Notification
Public has previously been noticed and business owners in the area participated in the stakeholder group
Tonight’s agenda and staff report were posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2
Comments received centered on the need to retain as much parking as possible
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Recommendation
It is recommended that City Council:
Review the alternatives for the project;
Select Alternative 2 as the preferred alternative; and
Direct staff to begin streetscape improvement project plans and specifications.
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Bulb Out 1
Bulb Out 1 is proposed in both Alternative 1 and 2. The intent of this bulb out is to provide lower vehicle speeds as they enter the village core, provide for increased aesthetics,
and provide for increased separation between the adjacent local business and vehicle traffic.
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Bulb Out 2
Bulb Out 2 is proposed in both Alternative 1 and 2. The intent of this bulb out is to provide for increased public space for pedestrians as well as street furnishings.
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Bulb Out 3
Bulb Out 3 is proposed in both Alternative 1 and 2. The intent of this bulb out is to provide for increased public space and implementation of a landscaped biofiltration facility to
increase water quality prior to deposition into Corbett Canyon Creek.
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Bulb Out 4
Bulb Out 4 is proposed in Alternative 2 only. The intent of this bulb out is to move the existing street tree out of the sidewalk and provide for necessary space for pedestrians as
well as slow vehicles and encourage them not to cut through the parking area of the roadway.
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Bulb Out 5
Bulb Out 5 is proposed in Alternative 2 only. The intent of this bulb out is to move the existing street tree out of the sidewalk and provide for necessary space for pedestrians as
well as slow vehicles and encourage them not to cut through the parking area of the roadway.
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Bulb Out 6
Bulb Out 6 is proposed in Alternative 2 only. The intent of this bulb out is to increase sight distance for vehicles exiting Paulding Circle.
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Bulb Out 7
Bulb Out 7 is proposed in Alternative 2 only. The intent of this bulb out is to increase visibility of pedestrians prior to entering the roadway and decrease the crossing distance for
pedestrians before leaving the roadway.
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Class 1 Bike Path
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Class 2 Bike Path
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Class 3 Bike Path
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Class 4 Bike Path
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Benefits of Streetscaping
Reduced energy costs for consumers;
Increased property value of homes and businesses;
Reduced traffic congestion by providing access to alternative modes of transportation;
Increased water quality by facilitating natural storm water filtration;
Encourage healthier, active lifestyles; and
Reduced air pollution by sequestering harmful carbon emissions.
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