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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 29; TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLES, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI, BY REVISING APPENDIX B; SCHEDULE OF STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS, FOR CERTAIN STREETS AND SEGMENTS OF STREETS LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LEE’S SUMMIT.
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Issue/Request:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 29; TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLES, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI, BY REVISING APPENDIX B; SCHEDULE OF STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS, FOR CERTAIN STREETS AND SEGMENTS OF STREETS LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LEE’S SUMMIT.
Key Issues:
This request is in compliance with Section 29-382 of the Code of Ordinances to enact the proposed parking restrictions listed herein. Section 29-382 established the schedule of stopping, standing and parking restrictions, Appendix B. All streets that have a stopping, standing, or parking restriction established by ordinance shall be listed in the Schedule of Stopping, Standing and Parking Restrictions, as amended, adopted as Appendix B hereto and on file with the City Clerk.
These parking restrictions have been found to be appropriate on the basis of engineering and traffic investigations, and the City Traffic Engineer believes it is appropriate to amend Appendix B and include these restrictions.
The proposed No Parking zones are as follows:
1. SE Broadway Drive, west side, from SE Oldham Parkway to the property line of 1050 SE Broadway Drive and 1060 SE Broadway Drive or approximately 900 feet to the south.
2. SW Arborpark Terrace, north side, from SW Arboridge Drive to Arborlake Drive.
3. SW O'Brien Road, south side, from SW Murray Road to a point 350 feet west of SW Murray Road
4. Alleys in Downtown.
The proposed ordinance also adds various existing parking restrictions enacted by ordinanced authority of the City Traffic Engineer from 2014 through 2016 to Chapter 29, Schedule B, for purpose of clarity, management/record keeping and ease of public reference.
Proposed City Council Motion:
FIRST MOTION: I move for a second reading of AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 29; TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLES, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI, BY REVISING APPENDIX B; SCHEDULE OF STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS, FOR CERTAIN STREETS AND SEGMENTS OF STREETS LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LEE’S SUMMIT.
SECOND MOTION: I move for adoption of AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 29; TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLES, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI, BY REVISING APPENDIX B; SCHEDULE OF STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS, FOR CERTAIN STREETS AND SEGMENTS OF STREETS LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LEE’S SUMMIT.
Background:
The locations where parking restrictions are requested were brought to the attention of Public Works by various residents, businesses or other members of the community, and staff evaluated each location to determine the best action.
1. SE Broadway Drive, west side, from SE Oldham Parkway to the property line of 1050 SE Broadway Drive and 1060 SE Broadway Drive or approximately 900 feet to the south.
a. Initiated by several businesses along SE Broadway to address concerns of safety and access for employees, customers, deliveries and emergency services that may be frequently impeded by the prevalence of parking along both sides of Broadway south of Oldham.
b. Public Works verified that vehicles regularly park on both sides of SE Broadway Drive and may create the issues conveyed by owners along the corridor.
c. Parking on both sides of the street narrows the drive lanes on a busy industrial collector. Additionally, the trucks turning into and out of the businesses have a difficult time making safe turns with vehicles parked on both sides.
d. A letter describing the proposed No Parking zone was sent to the property owners on both sides of SE Broadway within the proposed zone, and two property owners called to voice their support for the proposed No Parking zone.
e. Signing the west side was determined to be the most effective measure.
2. SW Arborpark Terrace, north side, from SW Arboridge Drive to Arborlake Drive.
a. Initiated by the R7 school district, parked vehicles on both sides of the street impede bus transportation and may negatively impact emergency response given the more narrow roadway width.
b. Public Works verified the existing street is narrower than typical residential streets, and this street width was part of the planned neighborhood design.
c. Vehicles parked on both sides of the street makes the single driving lane narrow and may create a safety issue.
d. There is no development on the north side of the street so it was chosen for the No Parking zone. Implementing the No Parking zone on the north side versus the south side keeps parking closer to the residences and reduces potential pedestrian conflicts.
3. SW O'Brien Road, south side, from SW Murray Road to a point 350 feet west of SW Murray Road.
a. Initiated at the request of the concerned citizens and John Knox Village, parked vehicles on the south side of O'Brien Road in close proximity to Murray Road result in diminshed intersection visibility and narrow road conditions impeding use by larger vehicles including emergency services and bus transportation.
b. The parking activity was reviewed by Police and Public Works. The adjacent owners, John Calvin Manor and John Knox Village, were contacted for voluntary corrective measures. The issues have persisted and concerns remain unaddressed. John Knox Village has submitted correspondence in support of No Parking and instructed employees to refrain from parking in this area. John Calvin Manor has not responded in corrective action. An informal survey of private parking availability/utilitzation was conducted to determine if parking were available for residents and visitors of John Calvin Manor on-site. Based upon the inventory scan at various times of day, there were more than enough vacant parking stalls on private property to absorb the parking observed within the proposed No Parking zone along O'Brien Road.
c. Alternatives to the proposed No Parking restriction were considered, but preservation of existing road width, lane alignment, etc. is recommended in lieu of designed on-street parking allocation. The proposed parking restriction is in the best interest of safety and operational efficiency. O'Brien Road is also a bike route.
4. Alleys in Downtown
a. Initiated at the request of the Fire Department, Police Department and Downtown Lee's Summit Main Street (DTLSMS), Public Works is in agreement with the Fire and Police Departments that parking in any of the Downtown alleys creates a safety issue for emergency responders, services and deliveries.
b. The proposed parking restriction will also aid during downtown events. Maintaining alley access by restricting parking will have the benefit of providing access for deliveries of goods and services that require use of the alleys.
c. Public Works submitted the No Parking plan to DTLSMS, and their Board agrees with the No Parking plan.
The Public Safety Advisory Board has reviewed and concurred with all the proposed No Parking zones.
The proposed ordinance also adds various existing parking restrictions enacted by ordinanced authority of the City Traffic Engineer from 2014 through 2016 to Chapter 29, Schedule B, for purpose of clarity, management/record keeping and ease of public reference. The addition of these various parking restrictions and amendments do not change any existing conditions. These include parking restrictions enacted under Codes 29-354 (Lake Dam Protection), 29-356 (Hazardous/Congested Places), and 29-367 (Narrow Streets). There are also amendments to Schedule B as a matter of "house keeping". For examples, Hilton Road has been changed to Tiger Terrace to reflect an approved change in street name and the incorporation of completed capital road improvements that extend the limits of existing parking restrictions.
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Presenter
Presenter: Scott Ward, Senior Staff Engineer
Recommendation
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 29; TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLES, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI, BY REVISING APPENDIX B; SCHEDULE OF STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS, FOR CERTAIN STREETS AND SEGMENTS OF STREETS LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LEE’S SUMMIT.
Committee Recommendation
Committee Recommendation: Public Works Committee meetings were cancelled in March and April by Chairman Mosby so this item is moving straight to City Council.