R 1546
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RESOLUTI ON NO. 1546
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS
FOR OFF-STREET PARKING ON GRAND AVENUE
WHEREAS, it has been recommended that a two-way left turn lane be
installed on Grand Avenue between Halcyon Road and the Freeway by the Office
of Traffic Safety in their report of May, 1979; and
WHEREAS, the Engineering Department of the City of Arroyo Grande
performed a traffic study analyzing the frequency of rear end collisions
In that portion of Grand Avenue: and
WHEREAS, during the study it was determined that the annual accident
rate for that portion of Grand Avenue per million vehicle miles for 1977 to
1980 was found to be 10.73 above the national average, which Is 6.6; and
WHEREAS, additional studies Included spot speed surveys, off and
on street parking surveys, and personal interviews with citizens living in
adjacent residences and operating businesses on that portion of Grand Avenue
between Halcyon Road and the Freeway; and
WHEREAS, these studies concluded that installation of a two-way
left turn lane would result in a 40 to 45 percent reduction in injuries and
savings of $100,000 per year in costs due to damages and injuries to the public.
The Engineering Department of the City of Arroyo Grande felt it necessary
to present the aforementioned data to the City's Parking and Traffic Commission
at their regular meeting of October 16, 1980; and
WHEREAS, the Staff and Commission felt it necessary to gain Input
from the public and the property owners involved were notifie4 of the proposed
agenda item; and
WHEREAS, the existing right of way could only accommodate the
Installation of the two-way left turn lane by removal of the on-street parking
for that entire portion of Grand Avenue between Halcyon Road and U.S. 101; and
WHEREAS, during the hearing, testimony indicated that regardless of
Staff studies, it was the opinion of the business persons and residents along
Grand Avenue between Halcyon Road and the Freeway that until alternate parking
Is developed, It would be a serious financial hardship to remove on-street
parking;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Arroyo Grande that on-street parking on Grand Avenue shall be eliminated in
piecemeal fashion as use permits and building permits are issued.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that as a condition to Issuance of future
development permits and use permits for the properties, the applicant shall
provide alternate parking for the property fronting on Grand Avenue.
On motion of Council Member Gallagher, seconded by Council Member
Millis, and on the following rol1 call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Vandeveer, Gallagher, Millis, Mayor Smith
NOES: Council Member Hogan
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 22nd day of June" 1982.
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