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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1994 0817 CC REG ITEM 11B/ I r- # t ,c-' ( 2�' ITEM ._._ . w) ,071AN, CAU 7C 7' AGENDA REPORT cay council Meof. -j TO: The Honorable City Council ACTio :1-- FROM: Jaime Aguilera, Director of Community Developme 9 Paul Porter, Senior Planner gy DATE: August 5, 1994 (CC meeting of August 17, 1994) SUBJECT: APPEAL NO. 94 -2 OF MINOR MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO CPD 89 -2 (Mission Bell Plaza) ON THE APPLICATION OF SHELL OIL COMPANY Background: On February 10, 1994, Shell Oil Company submitted Minor Modification No. 8 for CPD 89 -2 for approval of a thirty -five (35) foot wide driveway to be located on Los Angeles Avenue easterly of the existing Carl's Junior Restaurant. The proposed curb -cut would be located approximately 120 feet west of the intersection of Park Lane and Los Angeles Avenue with Proposal "A" and approximately 70 feet west of the intersection with proposal B (see Attachment 3). The appeal was heard by the City Council on July 6, 1994 and continued to August 17, 1994 to allow the applicant time to obtain additional traffic information and to have the police Department research accident records at other key intersections throughout the City. Attached for your information and review in preparation for the hearing is a memorandum from Deputy Fitzgerald to Lt. Rouse dated August 3, 1994. On July 27, 1994, staff sent a memorandum to the City Council indicating the Department of Community Development received information from the applicant regarding the proposed curb -cut on Los Angeles Avenue. This information which was previously forwarded to the Council (and attached to this report - Exhibit 3) in preparation for the City Council meeting on August 17, 1994, should be considered when deliberating whether to allow the proposed curb -cut on Los Angeles Avenue. A copy of the memorandum from the Sheriff's Department and information from the applicant has also been sent to the City Engineer for review and comment prior to the August 17, 1994 Council meeting. As of the writing of this report, the City Engineer's recommendations regarding this matter was not available. Reduction in Landscaping: The applicants two alternatives for a proposed curb -cut on Los Angeles Avenue would reduce the existing landscaping along Los Angeles Avenue. Proposal "A" which shows one curb -cut approximately 120 feet west of Park Lane would result in a loss of approximately 875 square feet of landscaping, while Proposal "B" 01 which has duel curb -cuts and is located approximately 70 feet from Park Lane would reduce the existing landscaping by approximately 1250 square feet. Staff Comments: The Council specifically approved this project without a curb -cut on Los Angeles Avenue on the basis that a curb -cut on Los Angeles Avenue in front of the Shell Service Station would potentially increase traffic hazards on Los Angeles Avenue. The applicant was informed that in order for staff to consider approval of this modification the applicant would be required to design and construct a raised median with landscaping along Los Angeles Avenue from Park Lane to Liberty Bell Road to prevent vehicles from making left -hand turns to or from the site. The Director of Community Development reviewed the proposed Minor Modification and denied it on April 19, 1994, because the applicant informed staff that they had received a letter from A &S Engineering dated March 30, 1994 indicating that Caltrans would not approve a median. The applicant filed Appeal No. 94 -2 on May 3, 1994 (within the statutory time limit) indicating that the proposed driveway had been reviewed and considered acceptable to the City Engineer and Caltrans with minor modifications. Staff is of the opinion that without the median, motorists will attempt to make a left turn from the proposed driveway even if the applicant posts a no -left turn sign. Making a left turn across Los Angeles Avenue into or from the site would create a safety hazard. Recommendation- Direct staff as Attachments: 1. 2. 3. 4. deemed appropriate. Resolution for denial of Appeal Resolution for approval of Appeal Memorandum to City Council dated July 27, 1994 Memorandum from Deputy Fitzgerald to Lt. Rouse dated August 3, 1994 2 RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPAR]K, CALIFORNIA DENYING APPEAL NO. 94 -2 OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT'S DENIAL OF MINOR MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 89 -2 (SHELL OIL COMPANY) WHEREAS, on February 10, 1994, Shell Oil Company submitted Minor Modification No. 8 for CPD 89 -2 for approval of a thirty -five (35) foot wide driveway to be located on the north side of Los Angeles Avenue approximateJ.l 120 feet west of Park Lane; and WHEREAS, the Director of Community Development reviewed the proposed Minor Modification and denied it on April 19, 1994; and WHEREAS, the applicant filed Appeal No. 94 -2 on May 3, 1994 (within the statutory time l mit); and WHEREAS, at the City Council hearing on July 6, 1994, the City Council considered the application filed by Shell Oil Company, requesting approval of Appeal No. 94 -2; and WHEREAS, at its meeting of July 6, 1994, the City Council opened the public hearing, took testimony from all those wishing to testify and closed the public hearing; and WHEREAS, the City Council after review and consideration of the information contained in the staff report dated August 5, 1994 has reached a decision on this matter. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. That the City Council denies Appeal No. 94 -2 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 6TH DAY OF JULY, 1994. ATTEST: City Clerk t PP06:14r94 110:53a" :\APL942.RSS Mayor of the City of Moorpark ATTACHMENT I 1 RESOLUTION NO. - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE .CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA APPROVING APPEAL NO. 94 -2 OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT'S DENIAL OF MINOR MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO COM wRCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 89 -2 (SHELL OIL COMPANY) WHEREAS, on February 1.0, 1994, Shell Oil Company submitted Minor Modification No. 8 for CPD 89 -2 for approval of a thirty -five ( 35 ) foot wide driveway to be located on the north side of Los Angeles :Avenue approximately 120 feet west of Park Lane; and WHEREAS, the Director of Community Development reviewed the proposed Minor Modification and denied it on April 19, 1994; and WHEREAS, the applicant filed Appeal No. 94 -2 on May 3, 1994 (within the statutory time limit); and the WHEREAS, at the City Council hearing on August 17 1994 City Council considered the application filed by Shell Oil Company, requesting approval of Appeal No. 94 -2; and WHEREAS, at its meeting of August 17, 1994, the City Council opened the public hearing, took testimony from all those wishing to testify and closed the public hearing; and WHEREAS, the City Council after review and consideration of the information contained in the staff report dated August 5, 1994 has reached a decision on this matter. NO`.', THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the City Council denies the Appeal of Condition No. 1 and approves the appeal with respect to the proposed relocation of the monument sign. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 17TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1994. ATTEST: City Clerk X PP06 :26:94 19 :06aM :\942RES.APR ATTACHMENT 2 Maypr of the City of Moorpark F�`ILE C-60Y AGENDA REPORT T0= The Honorable City Council FROM: Jaime Aguilera, Director of Community Paul Porter, Senior Planner Developmen DATE: July 27, 1994 SUBJECT: RECEIPT OF INFORMATION FROM APPLICANT REGARDING APP NO. 94 -2 OF MINOR MODIFICATION N0. EAL 8 TO CPD 89 -2 (Mission Bell Plaza) ON THE APPLICATION OF TO OIL COMPANY The Department of Community Development has received information from the applicant regarding, the proposed curb -cut on Los Angeles Avenue. This information is attached for the Council's review in preparation for the City Council meeting on August 17, 1994. Attachments: 1. Memorandum to A &S Engineering dated July 15, 1994. 2. Plot plan with proposed curb -cut on Los Angeles Avenue (Proposal A and B). Co. Steve Rueny, City Manager Paul Porter, Senior Planner Case File Chroni File PP07s27r9!/20t02 + + esAs\27JUL9l.CC AMCHM' _ -- a Unscoit, Law & Greenspan, Engineers MEMORANDUM TO: Ahmad Ghaderi, A & S Engineering - Fax (818) 842 -3760 Larry Turner, Shell Oil Company - Pax (818) 226- 1536 FROM: Jack M. Greenspan_ .DATE: July 15, 1994 SUBJECT: DISCUSSION POINTS CI IANNELIZED RIGHT -TURN IN /OUT DRIVEWAY Shell Station NWC Los Angeles Avenue and Park Lane, Moorpark The following presents the key discussion poises in favor of the alternative angled right -turn in /right -turn out entry -exit driveway layout for the existing Moorpark Shell station, located on the northwest corner of Los Angeles Avenue and Park Lane. 1 • Directs exiting traffic to right. The 45 degree angle exit driveway facilitates the desired Right. -Turn Only by directing exiting vehicles into aright -turn movement. 2. Produces Right -Turn Only entry, "shadowed" from potential eastbound left- turns. The east half of the large triangular island which separates the angled entry and exit driveways will block any eastbound left -turn movement into the entry driveway. 3. Contains large "pork chop" island (ilt leilst 50 foot base along which will not, in itself, be a potential traffic hazard. Los Angeles Avenue) 4. Entry-exit layout positioned as far away from Park Lane as possihlc, essentially starts at joint property line with Carl's Jr. 5. Driveway width of 18 feet will accommodate Single Unit 30 (SU -30) design vehicle (turn radius of 42 feet). The SU -30 is it standard 30 -foot long single unit vehicle and represents the delivery truck which has a 20 foot wheel base, 6. Entry driveway is 115 feet from the east curb of Park Lane (the point at which westbound right -turn vehicles would begin their approach to the entry driveway) And 75 feet from the west curb of park Lane. JMG:tk A C C E S S R O A D a i 1 1 1 rra r.1► R w. •w.• •r 1 r 1 i r .w I • �; Mr•wi ..Itl __�� 1 I • � n I ` 5------ ./„r„- � � • + is in.1°r°r 12' F � FF wt / • s a �•C 1•WPYW MU.[ I I I I � \ iy 1 Ip 1 I Ir I iii ;. � � .1 c■� q 1 c i s ,.�. r... c■3 c■3 I, ■ � F I �I --- LOS A N G E —F —r S A V E N CE 1 ® W E � I I I I I I 2 WI tl YI QI ai I A' ..vo+.�S SNEIL OIL COMPANY PROPOSED DRIVEWAY PUN CON. Las M"LES /.K. • r w. n/+rs MIC..K• �': .. MOOIMW l CKrp•r ✓k S ENCINEERINO _Ia a' Oi.LL R. fKC> 01 _ - _. ®9Ol Or Oalrn. /u wi.:S 11[4•+ t County of Venture Sheriff's Department MEMORANDUM TO: Lt. Rouse FROM: Dep. Fitzgerald DATE: August 3, 1994 SUBJECT: DATA FOR SHELL STATION PROJECT At your request, I have compiled some data on the amount of citations written and traffic collisions recorded for some of the areas in question regarding the request from Shell Oil Company to construct an ingress/egress driveway on Los Angeles Ave. I have talked with Bud about the project and discussed some options that may be considered for the project. Below you will find a list of the number of collision reports that we have taken at the various intersections that the council has inquired about. We are limited to the collisions only for the past Year (1993) since SWTTRS does not come out with a list until the end of the year. The citation data has been broken down into the past three (3) years (1992,1993,1994). We looked at citations which were issued for these violations: 22349 V.C. Exceed the Maximum Speed Limit 21461(a) V.C. Fail to Obey a Traffic Sign 21651(a) V.C. Drive Across a Center Divider There were no citations written for 21461(a) at the intersection of Spring Road and High Street for vehicles making a left turn as they exit the Union 76 Statiqn driveway on Spring Road. This section was not enforced at this area due to the size of the signs um of 17" X 22 "). Plus, we had no accidents occurring bepcausee of motoristsnvio ating�he mi m citations written at this intersection were for the right turn on red violation from east bound High Street onto south bound Spring Road. These citations were not included in the figures. ATTACHMEW -4 RECEIVED AUG 10 1994 City of Moo►p CommunityDeveiopmentDew. rr. 21651 V.C. VIOLATIONS (Crossing Over Center Divider) There were a total of 539 citations written for this section over the past three years to date in the entire city, with 396 (74 %) issued in the areas in question. 1992 208 citations written. 1993 225 citations written. 1994 106 citations written. Los Angeles Ave. / Moorpark Ave. 1992 - 75 citations 1993 - 86 citations 1994 - 17 citations Los Angeles Ave. / Spring Road 1992 - 37 citations 1993 - 101 citations 1994 - 73 citations Los Angeles Ave. / Park Lane 1992 - 7 citations 1993 - 6 citations 1994 - 0 citations 21461 V.C. VIOLATIONS (Fail to Obey Regulatory Sign) There were a total of 538 citations written for this section over the past three years to date in the entire city, with 230 (43 %) issued in the areas in question. 1992 285 citations written. 1993 183 citations written. 1994 70 citations written. Los Angeles Ave. / Moorpark Ave. 1992 - 24 citations 1993 - 37 citations 1994 - 18 citations Los Angeles Ave. / Spring Road 1992 - 15 citations 1993 - 32 citations 1994 - 58 citations Los Angeles Ave. / Park Lane 1992 - 101 citations 1993 - 23 citations 1994 - 13 citations TRAFFIC COLLISIONS POR 1993 I used the SWITRS information for my research and documentation for the following statistics. This information is only for the previous year (1993) as there is no current documentation available for 1994. The total number of collisions for the areas in question is 54, and these are broken down into areas as well as the primary collision factor. New Los Angeles Ave. / Spring Road 9 collisions 3 -right of way 2- improper turn 1 -speed 3 -other (incl. DUI) S/R 118 / Spring Road (76 Sta.) 16 collisions 3 -right of way 3 -wrong side 5 -speed 5 -other (incl. DUI) Los Angeles Ave. / Moorpark Ave. 19 collisions 3 -right of way 4- improper turn 6 -speed 6 -other (incl. DUI) Los Angeles Ave. / Park Lane 5 collisions 2 -right of way 1 -lane change 1- unsafe start 1 -(DUI) Los Angeles Ave. / Liberty Bell 5 collisions 1 -right of way 1- improper turn 1 -speed 1- passing 1 -other VIOLATIONS BY LOCATION Los Angeles Avenue and Park Lane Below is a list of the violations that have occurred near the intersection of Los Angeles ave. and Park Lane in the City of Moorpark. The violations have been broken down even further into the number of violations per year. There were a total of 174 citations written at the intersection of Los Angeles avenue and Park Lane during the past three years. As you will notice, the number of citations issued for the violation of section 21651 V.C. twin over a center divider) has decreased over the past three years. This is due primarily to the change g design of the roadway over the past three years and the accompanying re- striping of the roadway surface. There has also been a decrease in theXumber of citations written for the violation of section 21461 V.C. (Fail to obey a regulatory sign) This has been due to the change in staffing at the Moorpark Police Department and the focus of attention to other areas of enforcement in the community. )AR VIOLATION N NMRR OF CITATIONS 1992 22349 V.C. 12 citations 1993 22349 V.C. 9 citations 1994 22349 V.C. 3 citations Total Citations 24 citations 1992 21651 V.C. 7 citations 1993 21651 V.C. 6 citations 1994 21651 V.C. 0 citations Total Citations 13 citations 1992 21461 V.C. 101 citations 1993 21461 V.C. 23 citations 1994 21461 V.C. 13 citations Total Citations 137 citations Los Angeles Avenue and Spring Road Below is a list of the violations that have occurred near the intersection of Los Angeles Ave. and Spring Road. The violations have been broken down even further into the number of violations per year. There were a total of 326 citations written at the intersection of Los Angeles Ave. and Spring during the past three years for the for the violations listed below. YEAR 1992 1993 1994 1992 1993 1994 VIOLATION 22349 V.C. 22349 V.C. 22349 V.C. Total Citations 21651 V.C. 21651 V.C. 21651 V.C. Total Citations NUMBER OF C'TTATTnt.rc 2 citations 2 citations 6 citations 10 citations 37 citations 101 citations 73 citations 211 citations 1992 21461 V.C. 15 citations 1993 21461 V.C. 32 citations 1994 21461 V.C. 58 citations Total Citations 105 citations Los Angeles Avenue and Moorpark Avenue Below is a list of the violations that have occurred near the intersection of Los Angeles Ave. and Moorpark Ave. The violations have been broken down further into the number of violations for each year. There were a total of 258 citations written near the intersection of Los Angeles Ave. and Moorpark Ave. during the past three years. As you will notice, there are very few citations written for section 22349 V.C. (Exceeding the maximum speed limit), because this is a signal controlled intersection and the speed of vehicles is regulated by the signal phasing. The number of violations for both section 21651 V.C. (Left turn over a divided highway) and 21461 V.C. (Failure to obey a regulatory sign) have remained consistent throughout the years. YEAR VIOLATION NUMBER OF CITATIONS 1992 22349 V.C. 0 citations 1993 22349 V.C. 0 citations 1994 22349 V.C. 1 citation Total Citations 1 citation 1992 21651 V.C. 75 citations 1993 21651 V.C. 86 citations 1994 21651 V.C. 17 citations Total Citations 178 citations 1992 21461 V.C. 24 citations 1993 21461 V.C. 37 citations 1994 21461 V.C. 18 citations Total Citations 79 citations As you can see from the above statistics, there are a number of motorists who ignore the posted signs and markings regulating the traffic flow. There have also been a significant at each of the areas in question. As you can see, there was at least one Collis on caused by collisions Of way violation at each of the intersections. Three of the intersections had at least three collisions each caused by right of way violations. As part of the research for this memorandum, we included a random survey of approximately 12 customers of the Shell station, soliciting their opinions regarding an entrance/exit at the station on Los Angeles Ave. All of these people said that they had been at the station during periods of high traffic volume at one time or another. They all found it very difficult to move around inside the station parking lot. All of them recommended the installation of at least an exit driveway onto westbound Los Angeles Ave. Considering the opinions of the people who use the station and the safety issues expressed above, I have some ideas that you may want to consider as conditions of construction, if the City Council starts to lean in favor of the project. The first idea is to leave the station the way it is now, and not allow the construction of any driveway onto Los Angeles Ave. I believe that this may be justified by the collision figures shown above. 2 The possibility of constructing an exit only driveway from the parking lot to allow customers to exit onto westbound Los Angeles Ave. only. This can be accomplished by means of a curved driveway and the posting of a sign, prohibiting left turns, at the exit. 3 The possibility of constructing both an entry/exit driveway from Los Angeles Ave. These would be curved in such a way that they would allow vehicles to enter or exit from westbound Los Angeles Ave. only If the City Council favors the idea of constructing a curved driveway (exit only or a combination of both), I would recommend that the westbound #3 lane of Los Angeles Ave., east of Park Lane, be made into a right turn only lane. This would allow traffic exiting the gas station some degree of safety while turning onto westbound Los Angeles Ave. I would also recommend that the traffic lanes on Park Lane, north of Los Angeles Ave. be repainted to allow for easier access making a left turn into the shopping center, reducing back up on Los Angeles Ave. I have attached some simple drawings to help illustrate my ideas and give a visual reference for the intersection. I included both the way the intersection exists, as well as my opinions for some improvements. (see attached diagrams) Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions, A N t SHELL STA. 1 I � M 'AR k LAN ri 00*0� i AKiw VW K Lr)� m