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Home My Public Portal About09-23-04 TRAFFIC & PARKING COMMISSION AGENDA ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD TRAFFIC, PARKING AND SAFETY COMMISSION TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2004 AT 6:00 P.M. OPENING CEREMONIES >� � r �� ' , R �CL=fVCp 1. CALL TO ORDER CITYOF LYNWOOD , CITY ^� rp�.; c 11r�ICE 2. INVOCATION s�p 2 a zooa . 3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE '� $�J�IO�11�12�1�2�3�4i5 6 4 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF POSTING j1 , " A �SY'Z� �� A _ . /� ,��'�"/� 5. ROLL CALL OF COMMISSIONERS �� `'" DOMITILA AGUILAR MANNY PEREZ JOHN BEIMER RODNEY WH1TE PEARLINE CALDEROlV 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR JUNE 24, 2004 MEETING 7. ON-STREET HANDICAP PARKING REQUEST AT 11305 ELM ST. 8. ON-STREET HANDICAP PARKING REQUEST AT 5126 CLARK ST. 9. ON-STREET HANDICAP PARKING REQUEST AT 11821 FOURTH AVE. 10. ON-STREET HANDICAP PARKING REQUEST AT 3937 CORTLAND ST. 11. ON-STREET HANDICAP PARKING REAUEST AT 3720 CARLIN AVE., � � � PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS � , SCHEDULED MATTERS � REVIEW OF UPCOMING 1TEMS � � � I INFORMATIONAL ITEMS COMMISSION ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ADJOURNMENT — ". ' .� .. ' � . . . .. a '.,� , . ' � . . . � . . . � � . "• City of Lynwood Traffic, Parking and Public Safety Commission - - • '" Minutes of the Regular Meeting , '' June 24,2004 ' _ , . . , . r CALL TO ORDER , . . . � ; , Chairperson Peazline Calderon called the meeting to order at 6:06 P:M. �. , . , INVOCATION ' _ Chairperson Calderon delivered the invocation. ` , PLEDGE OF�ALLEGIANCE - � � � � � , _ , . � Commissioner Beimer led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance. �' . , ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF POSTING ' Miguel Alvarez acknowledged tHe posting of the Traffic; "Parking and Public Safety Commission Agenda�on June 21, 2004. ' . ROLL CALL . ' ' , � '' ` Commissioners,, John Beimer, Manny Perez, Rodney White and Chairperson Pearline Calderon . answered roll call. Corrimissioners Domitila Aguilar, Cecelia Dove and Audrey'Lopez were absent. Miguel Alvarez and Helen Sanchez from the Environmental Services Department weie '- w also present. . ' �. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR MAY 27, 2004 MEETING • Commissioner Beimer made the motion to accept the minutes as written. Commissioner White ` '' seconded the motion and all voted to accept the minutes. : , . PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATION ` � ' •Ms. Irene Garcia, 2'737 1 llth Street addressed the Commission regarding mini-motorcycle also , known as pocket bikes. She stated the danger ofyoung children operating them. They are noisy, riders are not using pioper safety gear, and they are not licensed. She would like fo see '', an ordinance written to restrict them from being driven on city streets. . ; � 1 ' . SCHEDULED MATTERS , ITEM #8 ON-STREET HANDICAP PARHING REQUEST AT 3881 CORTLAND ST Chairperson Calderon opened discussion on Item #8. Staff and the Commission discussed the item regarding the on-street handicap-parking request at 3881 Cortland Street. Ms. Diane Boatner daughter of applicant Pearline Edwards addressed the Commission. She stated the reason for requesting the parking space is that the garage is located at the reaz of the property and entrance is through the alley which is very difficult, poorly lit and unsafe. After a through discussion, Commissioner Perez made the motion to accept or deny request, Commissioner White seconded the motion. A vote was taken all voted in favor of granting request. . • � � Commissioner Perez stated that the way this item is written in this Agenda, under Analysis, i condition number one states that applicant must be in possession of a valid license plate for � "Disabled Persons or Disabled Veterans" issued by California Depai of Motor Vehicles. This condition does not match the wording on.the Resolution 2000.110, which states a license i plate or placard issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Commissioner Perez ' requested that this be corrected. I ITEM #9 ON-STREET PARKING REOUEST AT 5143 LOS FLORES BOULEVARD I Chairperson Calderon opened discussion on Item #9. Ms. Hilda Rosita Rodriguez addressed the j Commission regarding her request, she stated that her six years old son Robert Alexander i Garibay suffers from cerebral palsy a�d is confined to a wheel chair. She explained that her gazage is to the reaz of her property and entrance is through the alley. She stated that the alley is � dirty, poorly lit and has pazked cars, and that homeless people hang around all the time. � � After a brief discussion among the commissioners, Commissioner White made the motion to I agree with staffs recommendation to deny request, Commissioner Perez seconded the motion, a ( vote was taken, all voted in favor of denying request. I Ms. Rodriguez inquired how she could appeal this judgment, she was advised to go before the � City Council and state her case. , I At 6:27 pm the Commission adjourned to have their pictures taken, they retumed at 6:35 pm to I continue meeting. � � ' i ITEM#7 ELECTION OF OFFICERS 2004 � Chairperson Calderon opened nominations for Chairperson. Commissioner Perez nominated , Pearline Calderon for Chairperson for 2004, Commissioner White seconded the motion. Mrs. � Calderon accepted the nomination, she asked if there were any more nominations, there were j none, and therefore, nominations were closed. Mrs. Calderon called for a vote; a vote was taken all voted in favor of Mrs. Calderon as Chairperson of the Traffic and Parking Commission for � 2004. I I i • , 2 � ! i . � . Chairperson Calderon opened nominations for Vice Chairperson, Mrs. Calderon nominated Mr. White for Vice Chairperson, Commissioner Beimer seconded the motion, Commissioner White accepted the nomination. Chairperson Calderon asked if there were any more nominations, there were none, and therefore, nominations were closed. A vote was taken, all voted in favor to elect Mr. White as Vice Chairperson of the Traffic and Parking Commission for 2004. � ITEM #10 ELIMINATION OF THE WESTERLY SCHOOL CROSSWALK ON LYNWOOD ROAD AT SCHOOL STREET Chairperson Calderon open discussion on Item #] 0. Commissioner Beimer asked why the city doesn't get rid of all lined crosswalks. Staff replied that there are two types of cross-walks marked and unmarked. Staff stated that pedestrians tend to think that marked crosswalks are safer and [hey tend get a false sense of security. In realty, marked and unmarked crosswalks are not very different, studies show that they aze not safer and a lot of cities don't mark them. After a thorough diswssion between staff and commissioners, Commissioner White made the ' motion and Commissioner Perez seconded to accept staff's recommendation with the following � conditions � i 1. To notify aFfected residents six months before removaL i 2. Advertise in local newspapers, Perspective and Inteinet. 3. Flyers to be handed out to residents in the effected the area. � I A vote was taken, all voted in favor of accepting stafPs recommendation with the above I . conditions. � � REVIEW OF [JP COMING ITEMS � None. ` i INFORMATIONAL ITEMS . � r JD Whitaker, City. of Lynwood Parking Enforcement Manager, addressed the Commission � regarding Pazking Enforcement. He explained that he is working with two officers and is going � to submit a trial program to the City Council where he will be hiring five more officers, he I would like the Traffic and.Parking Commission to support his request. Commissioner White � asked Mr. Whitaker to put his request in writing and he and other members of this Commission would address City Council at the July 20`� meeting. Commissioner Perez made the statement that Mr. Whitaker should put his request in the form of an item in the agenda at the July meeting and members of this Commission would be present to support Mr. Whitaker's request. Staff handed out literature on the "Pocket Bikes." Staff advised the Commission that at the + May meeting a request by the business owner of the Rotisserie Chicken Cafe located at Martin I Luther King Jr. Boulevard and San Antonio to have the curb on the west side of San Antonio � painted green curb has been completed. i 1 3 I � COMMISSIONER ORALS Commissioner Beimer none. Commissioner Perez none. Commissioner White stated that he noticed a sign that read "RUMBLE STRIP" and he asked staff to explain. Staff explained that the rumble strips have been installed on Duncan Avenue between Elmwood Avenue and Los Flores Boulevard. The rumble sfrip consists of a number of raised mazkers laid out on the pavement to make cazs rumple as they drive over them. The Rumble strip makes the drivers be more alert as they drive. Commissioner Calderon requested staff to bring an updated copy of the request log. She also stated that she has noticed that at the comer of Thorson Avenue and Josephine Street there should be a sign that reads " NOT A THROUGH STREET". Staff replied that they would � inspectand resolve. , ADJOURNMENT , Commissioner Perez made the motion to adjoum the meeting. Commissioner White seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 PM. i TPC04junm - . I I � � I 1 ; � i � � I I . , ; i I i � , I � , . � � � DATE: September 23, 2004 TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION FROM: Yadi Farhadi, P.E., Director of Environmental Services/City Engin ' r Miguel Alvarez, Civil Engineering Associate SUBJECT: ON STREET HANDICAP PARKING REQUEST 11305 Elm Street APPLICANT: 011ie Washington I PURPOSE: ! I To recommend that the Traffic and Parking Commission review the application for an i on-street handicap parking space in front of 11305 Elm Street. I BACKGROUND: I A request for an on-street handicap parking space was received from 011ie Washington, � resident of 11305 Elm Street. � ANALYSIS: I I i City Council Resolution 79-89 outlines warrants for assigning on-street handicap ' parking. In order to assign an on-street handicap parking space all of the following I warrants must be met: I � 1. Applicant (or guardian) must be in possession of a valid license plate or a lap card for "Disabled Persons" or "Disabled Veterans" issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicies on the vehicle. � 2. The proposed disabled parking space must be in front of the disabled persons' place I of residence. I ; 3. Subject residence must not have off-street parking available or off-street space that � may be converted into disabled parking. + • , 4. Applicant must provide a signed statement from a medical doctor that the disabled � person is unable (even with the aid of crutches, braces, walker, wheelchair or similar i support) to travel more than 50 feet between his or her home and automobile without ; the assistance ofa second person. i 5. Applicant must pay an initial fee of $ 50.00 to cover the cost of field investigation, � i August 2004 D '� I I installation, maintenance and future removal. 6. Applicant must pay an annual fee of $25.00, after the first year, to cover the cost of the yearly investigation to confirm the present need for the handicapped parking zones. Staff inet with Mrs. Washington at the site to review the application. Mrs. Washington stated that in 1987 she was hit by a car. Due to this accident, her hip got broken and until the present time her left leg has not been able to be corrected. She uses a cane, a walker, and sometime,s a wheelchair to aid her walking. Mrs. Washington also stated that she suffers from arthritis, heart condition, diabetes, and gets dizzy when she walks more than 30 feet at'a time. Mrs. Washington is 82 years old. She also stated that parking space in front of her house is not always available for her to park. � At the present time, there is a 2-car garage located in the back of the property, which f can be readily accessed from the street through a concrete driveway. The garage is � about 20 feet from the' house (see attached map) I Staff's opinion is that Mrs. Washington does have on-site parking facility. Based on this � reasoning, their request for the on-street handicap parking is not justified. Staff is' ' recommending denial of this request. ; I RECOMMENDATION: � i Staff recommends that the Traffic and Parking Commission review this application and ! concur with staff's denial of the on-street handicap-parking request in front of 11305 I Elm Street. I � I r I i , � � j ! I , ` � I � i ' August 2004 li � ; I ' F�E�E'sV � C� , ' — ii�� ;, ?.no;, ' . CITY OF LYNWOOD � [NVlnONi��Eh1�: Sk:RVI�`_S APPLICATION DISABLED PERSONS ON-STREET PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS � � Impor[ant: Please read instructions on reverse side before filling out , � � , (Please Type or Print) � � ApplicanYsName ��I�� IU(.�SI1((1G�� - Address � � ��5 ��17'I S � . � Gity /�.y�/) l,OVO C� �Zip Code l�Z(oZ Telephone NaC3 /O� �YJ� �'j �S � � 1. Is the above address the proposed location for the disabled pazking space? � ' Yes�_ No _ , � . 2. Do you o�tm the property at this address or are you renting it? I own the proper[y _ I am renting it Other� � � � � I Ifo[herexplain�� uli"fh (�C(u�1�1'�i' ( r •�<\ � 3. Is the applicant the disabled person? Yes �No + • - If not, what is the relationship to the disabled person? � �. . . I . Spouse Pazent _. Guardian Relatiye - Other ' � 4. Do you have valid disabled persons placazd (DP or VT pla[es) issued by the . � � . _ Califomia Department�of otor Vehicles on you vehicle? i � Yes� Placazd No. J�79a7 � Exp.Date(p�jD�� No . � i 5. Is there a driveway or other off-street spzce available at thi� -ddress ttat �uay � I be used for off-street parking space? Yes� Nc �_ ' ' �� .' 6. Is thece sufficient space in front of this address to accommodate ac� on-street parking � �� space? Yes � No � � � � I 1 I have read and understand the preceding instruc[ions and have answered the above , .questions truthfully and to the best of my ability. I also understand that the disabled pazki�g � i space is not exempt from stree[ sweeping pazki�g restrictions or otfier applicable part time � , � . pazking prohibitions at thi �ocation. � ApplieanYs Signatiue �- �.%,�%!-!��,�� te � tittt4{iw � iFSkii#tY � #kVMtiiMkiV tii�f�ii 4 4ti.liii4kttt4kiYyt#i}t�kt I MEDICAL DOCTOK'S STATEMENT I f 1, testified that the sabjeet �"Disabled Person" in this application constimtes a�special i hsrd; ;ip cnse wl�o is unabie to lravel more tLan 50 feet without the assistance of crutches, ` ' biaces, walker, wheelehair o` er suppo a�d tha[ such conditio� is expeeted to continue � . - for a period of at least ] ye : ' � � ' Z Doctor's Signatare l !�� Date � � � � F ! 111 _ �' (Plea e Ty e or Print Following) ' � Doctor's Name FOnr CAFIERO. AB.P.S I . 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Y' W W W W W W W W W W W W �Y y� PNMWAT i 11305 ELM STREET � � I , CITY OF LYNWOOD � � , i 11305 ELM STREET � APPV'D BY: � . ; DRWG BY: , CHECKED BY: i CITY ENGWEER RCE DATE i , i , DATE: September 23, 2004 TO:' THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION FROM: Yadi Fa�hadi, P.E., Director of Environmental Services/City Engineer ,> Miguel Alvarez, Civii Engineering Associate �0' �� SUBJECT: ON STREET HANDICAP PARKING REQUEST 5126 Clark Street APPLICANT: Lee Ethel Wilkerson PURPOSE: To recommend that the Traffic and Parking Commission review the application for an on-street handicap parking space in front of 5126 Clark Street. BACKGROUND: A request for an on-street handicap parking space was received from Lee Ethel , Wilkerson, resident of 5126 Clark Street. ANALYSIS: � " City Council Resolution 79-89 outlines warrants for assigning on-street handicap . parking. In order to assign an on-street handicap parking space all of the following warrants must be met: 1. Applicant (or guardian) must be in possession of a valid license plate or a lacard for "Disabled Persons" or "Disabled Veterans" issued by the California Department of , Motor Vehicles on the vehicle. 2. The proposed disabled parking space must be in front of the disabled persons' place of residence. 3. Subject residence must not have off-street parking available or off-street space that may be converted into disabled parking. 4. Applicant must provide a signed statement from a medical doctor that the disabled person is unable (even with the aid of crutches, braces, walker, wheelchair or similar support) to travel mo're than 50 feet between his or her home and automobile without the assistance of a second person. 5. Applicant must pay an initiai fee of $ 50.00 to cover the cost of field investigation, August 2004 I ' _ • installation, maintenance and future removal. 6. Applicant must pay an annual fee of $25.00, after the first year, to cover the cost of the yearly investigation to confirm the present need for the handicapped parking zones. Staff met with Mrs. Wilkerson at the site to review the application. Mrs. Wilkerson stated that her hip locks when she walks. Said condition was caused due to chemotherapy and radiation treatment she had in 1994, said treatment caused one of her spinal chord disks and her intestines to fuse together. She also stated that a robbery just occurred on August 10, 2004, in front of her garage. The garage is located facing the ailey in the back. Because of this ongoing dangerous situation in the alley, she is very afraid of utilizing the garage. In addition to the above-mentioned situation, Mrs. Wilkerson stated that her garage door is a very heavy, wood door, which she is unable to open since she cannot lift more than five (5) pounds. Mrs. Wilkerson is 65 years old and lives by herself. Mrs. Wilkerson also stated that parking space in front of her house is not always available for her to park. At the present time, there is a 2-car garage located in the back of the property, which can be accessed from the alley (see attached map). The garage is about 57 feet from the home's rear door. Staff's opinion is that Mrs. Wilkerson does have on-site parking facility. Based on this reasoning, their request for the on-street handicap parking is not justified. Staff is recommending denial of this request. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Traffic and Parking Commission review this application and concur with staff's denial of the on-street handicap-parking request in front of 5126 Clark Street. I `. � I i I ' I ; I ' ' August 2004 1 � ... CITY OF LYNWOOD � ' ,• APPL[CA7ION . : � i � . � .J DISABLED PERSONS ON-STREET PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS �� Important: Please read instructions on reverse side before fillin� out ' � ' (Please Type or Print) - � Applicant's Name �e L ��e R 1c F/ . Flddress ��__ � � 0. � k � � � � Cih� �- Zip Codegn , ,�6 � Telephone No. �/p/_ 6 5�'- (� S 1. Is tl�e above address the proposed location for the disabled parking space? Yes� No _ . , 2. llo you own the property at this address or are you renting it? � I own the property � I am renting it_ Ottier � . If other explain � � � - 3. Is [he applicant the disabled person? Yes,�No � ' If not, what is the relationship to the disabled person? � . , � . � Spouse '� Parent _ Guardian ^ Relative `— O[her � 4. Do you ha��e valid disabled persons placard (DP or V1' plates) issued by the . � California Department of Motor V ehicles on you vehicle? I Yes � Placard No.A�) �' � 3 $'Exp. Date - t' -OS� No_ . . � , 5. Is there a driveway or other off-street space available at this address that may � . be used for off-street parking space? Yes_ No _ C R K.' ;„7 j) L�.��! i V � 6. Is there sufficient space in f}ont of this address to accormnodate an on-street parkin, � space? Yes� No _ . � � I have read and understand the preceding instructions and have answered the above � . . questions truthfiilly and to [he best of my ability. I also u�ders[and that the disabled parking space is not exempt from street sweeping parking restrictions or other applicable part time . pazking prohibitions at this bcatioa � � Applicant's Signatu� � _ : ��_Jp j� - 3 _ E'j �' . ' I t.:�«r..�..rr.r.a.r .. . I NIEDICAL DOCTOR'S STATEMCNT � , I testitied that the subject `;Disabled Person" in this application constitutes a special � � I hardship case who is unable to �travel more than 50 feet withnut the assistance of crutches, ' braces, walker, wheelchair or bther support; and Ihat such condition is espected to continue for a period of at least 1 year. . . Doctor's Signature - � �� Date a � I � . � � �� _ , , (Please Type or Print Following) � Doctor's Namc C ./ �{> n/ �� .. � —� �_� �� . Address .i� il� A /� �, �rJ N '�� ' 1 `�-� � L. �V `� � � Ciry � �i✓� � Zip Code � n ,Z �o � Telephone No. 3/O -/ 3 � .- 090 � I � � 52' ALLEY . �__�__- � �� 2-CAR � �. � �, GARAGE I � � � S�' ( I � ��p � � t " ( � � � � I 5 � � � � � I N.T.S. I ' � I �' �' � � . ' 1 1' I � � � y � � � � � I �, 'i � I I 1 • � I SFD ' � I � � ` ' ' r W W � I • 1 1 . � � � � � � �� ` � � ' I � . ' e . O ' . : . ' ' $IOEYINJ( � a � a � Q . �Y V� \ �Y �Y �Y �Y _ �Y �Y VMKWAY �Y �Y �Y �Y �Y � � 5126 CLARK STREET , I I CITY OF LYNWOOD I . � 5126 CLARK STREET � " i � APPV'D BY: ; j DRWG BY: . CHECKED BY: - I M.A. I CIiY ENGWEER RCE - DATE I I i i o I DATE: September 23, 2004 I TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC'AND PARKING COMMISSION FROM: Yadi Farhadi, P.E., Director of Ernironmental Services/City Engineer Miguel Alvarez, Civil Engineering Associate SUBJECT: ON STREET HANDICAP PARKING REQUEST 11821 Fourth Avenue APPLICANT: Juanita Chacon I PURPOSE: � To recommend that the Traffic and Parking Commission review the application for an on-street handicap parking space in front of 11821 Fourth Avenue BACKGROUND: A request for an on-street handicap parking space was received from Juanita Chacon, resident of 11821 Fourth Avenue. i ANALYSIS: j i City Council Resolutibn 79-89 outlines warrants for assigning on-street handicap parking. In order to assign an on-street handicap parking space all of the following warrants must be met:' 1. Applicant (or guardian) must be in possession of a valid license plate or a lap card for "Disabled Persons" or "Disabled Veterans" issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles on tiie vehicle. I I 2. The proposed disab;led parking space must be in front of the disabled persons' place of residence. 3. Subject residence must not have off-street parking available or off-street space that may be converted into disabled parking. 4. Applicant must prov�ide a signed statement from a medical doctor that the disabled i person is unable (eyen with the aid of crutches, braces, walker, wheelchair or similar support) to travel more than 50 feet between his or her home and automobile without � the assistance of a isecond person. 5. Applicant must paylan initial fee of $ 50.00 to cover the cost of field investigation, � installation, maintenance and future removal. ' i SEPTEMBER II � I I � i � � I � 6. Applicant must pay an annual fee of $25.00, after the first year, to cover the cost of the yearly investigat�on to confirm the present need for the handicapped parking zones. Staff met with Mrs. Chacon at the site to review the application. Mrs. Chacon stated that she suffers from severe diabetes and that one of her knees is being damaged due to this condition. She� stated that she is not able to walk for more than one hundred (100) feet due to her health condition. Mrs. Chacon also stated that parking in front of her home is not always available and that she needs to walk for almost a hundred (100) � feet from where she can find parking. Mrs. Chacon is 69 years old. � At the present time, there is a 2-car garage and a carport located in the back of the � property, which can kie accessed from the alley (see attached map). The garage is j about 30 feet from the home's rear door. Staff's opinion is that Mrs. Chacon does have on-site parking facility. Based on this ! reasoning, their request for the on-street handicap parking is not justified. Staff is ; recommending deniallof this request. � ; I i RECOMMENDATION: � Staff recommends that the Traffic and Parking Commission review this application and ' concur with staff's denial of the on-street handicap-parking request in front of 11821 i Fourth Avenue. ; � ; t j � I i ' � I I � I � � ; � , i I I i i � � i � i SEPTEMBER II I j I � i i � 32' � ' _ _ALLEY_ _ I � � N.T.S. ' I CARP.ORT DETACHED i i GARAGE I ��-- � I i i � ! ' MOBILE HOME 3 , I i �I I � I I � ' ! il � I , �I I 119� f � ; ' il j I I � � ; i� � � � ! SFD ' � � W .Y W W W W W W W I r W W W W 4 . W W W W � I I I W W .Y� W W W W� W W � I I i� J� W A� W W W W P� W Y I W J� V�W �Y W W V W W W ' J� W W W W W W W I W � � � � � � W . �s�wiix ' ' .[� � . ' .d � � � .' � �Y W� �Y W �Y • �Y W W W W W W W W W W W . PMKWAT ; 11821 FOURTH AVENUE � i � CITY OF LYNWOOD ' � ; I � � 11821 FOURTH AVENUE '' � , , i APPV'D BY: I DRWG BY: CHECKED BY: � ' CIN ENGINEER RCE DATE ; I I �na.�.-��..�.ea� � . � R?-. . .,• ' �",, - I 2C04 I CITY OF LYNWOOD �...,�.�,.. , _., � y..„�,... • � APPLICATION DTSABLGD PGRSONS ON-STRPET PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL ARGAS lmportant: Please read iustructions on reverse side before 611ing out . i � (Please Type or Print) � ,� � Applicanl's Name � U Gl ✓� � A ��' COY� Address l 1�� y �-+� a v� � r� City �� f1�.t� t� d Zip Code � 7'elcphonc No. l`Z� �� (p Q�� 3 j C 1. Is tl�e �bove addmss the `proposed ]ocation for ihe disabled pazking space? Yes� No I � 2. Do you own the propert'y at this address or are you renting it? I I own the properiy �� I am renting it Other � � If other expLain � - � 3. Is the applic�mt tlie disabled person? Yes �No ; If not, what is [he relationship to the disabled person? � ( Spouse Parent I Guardian Relative O[her_ � � I 4. Do you have valid disabled persons placnrd (DP or VT plates) issued by die �I CaliComia'Department of Motor Vehicles on you vehicle? S � i Yes �_ Placard No. �3 $� 7 fo Exp. Date � � No_ � �. Is there a driveway or other off-strcet space available at this address that may I be used for off-sireet parking space? Yes� No K � ' 6. Is there sufficieN space' in front oPthis address to accommodate an on-street parking i spacc? Yes 1C � No , —� — f I have read and unde�siand � tlie preceding instructions and have answered Uie above � questions truthfiilly and to tlie best of my ability. I also andersta��d tl�at the disabled pnrking � space is not exempt from straet sweeping pazking restriciions or other applicable part time � parking prohibitions at this bcatioa I ApplicanYs Signatur ,CC��LP�-�-� � � 3 � � � `� � ) i rt4 + l �i##ii�Y�? 44 YtttiYi 4 4k#rtt��IRkiiiY�lRi}ttti54k4#tWM##4Fti�i{ . � I MEDICAL DOCTOR'S STAT�MENT �� I I testified that ihe subject `Disabied Peeson" in tliis applieation constitu[es a specia] . I hardship case who is Lmable to travel more than 50 Cect without the assistauce of crutches, � � braces, walke�r, wheelclmir or otl�er support; and that sucl� cmtdition is expected to conlinue for a period of at least 1 year� � j �' i Doctor's Signature / _ Date d/ i/O �/ � i �(Please Type or Print Pollowing) I � Doctoi's Name Rabeft�EsCalera, MD �� Kaiser Permanenta ; Address 7825AtlanticAve. i City . Zip Code � Telephone No. ��"' "z?� 4r'v0 � ' i ' i I i DATE: September 23, 2004 TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION FROM: Yadi Farhadi, P.E., Director of Environmenta� Services/City Engineer � Miguel Alvarez, Civil Engineering Associate � I v I SUBJECT: ON STREET HANDICAP PARKING REQUEST 3937 Cortland Street APPLICANT: LaRessa Grimes ' PURPOSE: � To recommend that the Traffic and Parking Commission review the application for an � on-street handicap parking space in front of 3937 Cortland Street BACKGROUND: � I A request for an on-street handicap parking space was received from LaRessa Grimes ! resident of 3937 Cortland Street. � ANALYSIS: ! I City Council Resolution 79-89 outlines warrants for assigning on-street handicap ' parking. In order to assign an on-street handicap parking space all of the following � warrants must be met: � 1. Applicant (or guardian) must be in possession of a valid license plate or a lacard ; for "Disabled Persons" or "Disabled Veterans" issued by the California Department of ' Motor Vehicles on the vehicle. ' i 2. The proposed disabled parking space must be in front of the disabled persons' place I of residence. � f 3. Subject residence must not have off-street parking available or off-street space that ; may be converted into disabled parking. ' j 4. Applicant must provide a signed statement from a medical doctor that the disabled ' person is unable (even with the aid of crutches, braces, walker, wheelchair or similar � support) to travel more than 50 feet between his or her home and automobile without the assistance of a second person. I 5. Applicant must pay an initial fee of $ 50.00 to cover the cost of field investigation, installation, maintenance and future removal. ' i SEPTEMBER III !, I 6. Applicant must pay an annual fee of $25.00, after the first year, to cover the cost of the yearly investigation to confirm the present need for the handicapped parking zones. Staff met with Ms. Grimes at the site to review the application. Ms. Grimes stated that both she and her mother are handicap. Ms. Grimes stated that her mother has several tumors in the back of her head and that she uses a wheelchair to aid her walking. Ms. , Grimes also stated that four (4) disks in her neck are damaged and that she suffers of j carpal tunnel syndrome. She stated that the Access Van Service vehicle sometimes ; needs to double park in the street due to insufficient on-street parking in front of their i home whenever they hire the service. Ms. Grime is 34 years old and her mother is 57 years old. � At the present time, there is a 2-car garage in the back of the property, which can be ! accessed from the alley. The garage is about 40 feet from the home's rear door. There � is also a concrete driveway located in the front that can be accessed from the street. � This driveway does not lead to a garage (see attached map). ; Staff's opinion is that Ms. Grimes and her mother do have on-site parking facility. Based on this reasoning, their request for the on-street handicap parking is not justified. Staff � is recommending denial of this request. i i RECOMMENDATION: i Staff recommends that the Traffic and Parking Commission review this application and , concur with staffs denial of the on-street handicap-parking request in front of 3937 Cortland Street. ' � I ' I ' I SEPTEM6ER III i I 50' ALLEY I DETACHED I I N.T.S. � GARAGE � � .: ..,� BACKYARD � I A ,.., 40' I I � f • • a' � I i I I 127 I � � I � I I � i I � SFD }. W W ; � � I Q . 1 W W W W W W W ,' W� W W' ! r �Y W W �µ_ W W � W I I J W W W W P,� W W H- � �. W W � o � j �L W W�i�W W W ' W � � W J� �Y W W W W � Z� W �Y � G v W W W �Y W W �� W � 9 2 � �' W `�' �L W � � � � F . • � . �9Gfwilx ' ' , .:� � . ,� : .d. g} � . '. . ' . '� • i .. " ' Y' �1' W W W W W W W � W .W W W W W W �Y 1 �^,� PAPo(WAY P a 3937 CORTLAND STREET ; N � I $ CITY OF LYNWOOD � � i � � 3937 CORTLAND STREET � a 0 0 � J DRWG BY: CHECKED BY: APPV'D BY: ' o` i T a CIN ENGINEER RCE DATE ( I �. t: 4 IREC�I�t�D CITY OF LYNWOOD SEP - � 2�D4 A . APPL'ICATION ENVIRONMENTALSERVIC . DISABLCD PERSONS ON-STREET PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS �� Import2nt: Please read iustructions on reverse side before filliug out `- � � (Please Type or Print) . :'r /�J � iE ` � Applicant'sName L4�'/"JCS�Gi (.-; /�i,��/es (' � Address� �'�� J 7 C,CJ T��i<f� �,�� t t. �� City Zip Code �� Telephone No. �� o?� < ,. �. '�!�+ . L Is tlie above address tl�e proposed`locatio� for the disabled parking space? ', � ✓ No > ,�...: Yes . � � 2. Do you own the property at this address oc are you re�ting it7 I owo the property _ I am renring'it Other�/ _ If odier explain ��/ Ld,� j�- �rin-i f^i^ - � � 3. Is th� applicant tlie disabled person? , Yes �o_ Qnp� �n� ivt o'�r[�'1' iS . If not; what is the relationship to 1he disabled person? ��.�, �� / � � Spouse Parent Guardian Relative bther � ,� , 4. Do you have valid.disabled persons.placard (DP or VT plates) issued by flie � Califoi�iva llepartment of Mofor Vehicles on you vehicle? � Yes ��Placacd No. Exp. Date No , � � � 5. Is there a�driveway or other off_street?space available at this address that may � � � . be used for off-sircet parking space? Yes ✓No � �'�µ�� - � �� . � _ 6. Is [here� sufficient space in front oP this address to aecommodate an on-slreet pu'king �.� .. space? Yes � No , � � � � 1 have read and undcrstand ihe preceding instructions a��d have auswered the abovc � � � ques[ions truthfully and to the best of my ability. I also understand diat the disabled pnrki�g ' � space is not exempt from sheet sweeping pazking restrictions or other applicaUle part time parki�g prohibitions at this bcation. . Applicant's Signahire G a'�/ �- �� ' Datie J / /V � y ' � � C *«+++rs++++*�xax..r�a�+�*****++*.e+wrsx:+v.*++�++�*x++*++++s*�a♦ . j ' 4 . MEDICAL DOCTOR'S STATEM�NT � � j d � I testified that ihe subject "Disabled Person" in fliis application constitutes a specia] � - � haidship case who is unable to havel inore than 50 feet witl�out the assistance of crutches, j� �� braces, walker, wheelchair or other support; and that such couditioit is expected to contiintte a: for a period of xt least 1 year. , � . � Doctor's Signa e � �'�� ✓ Date � I: r � (Please Type or Print Following) + . Doctor's Name V/� •� ��lliC./�G�( Q� �' � Address ( � �/ iJ�.� - / ��1 -L' �� . •� GLL�C-{ �� . � City �-U � 6 -� � " ip Code ��Q�"� Telephone N�c�c� d� 'cj7 U/U � DATE: September 23, 2004 TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION FROM: Yadi Farhadi, P.E., Director of Environmental Services/City Engineer -(/ Miguel Alvarez, Civil Engineering Associate � SUBJECT: ON STREET HANDICAP PARKING REQUEST 3720 Carlin Avenue APPLICANT: Robert Cohee PURPOSE: To recommend that the Traffic and Parking Commission review the application for an on-street handicap parking space in front of 3720 Carlin Avenue. BACKGROUND: A request for an on-street handicap parking space was received from Robert Cohee, resident of 3720 Carlin Avenue. ANALYSIS: City Council Resolution 79-89 outlines warrants for assigning on-street handicap parking. In order to assign an on-street handicap parking space all of the following warrants must be met: 1. Applicant (or guardian) must be in possession of a valid license plate or a lap card I for "Disabled Persons" or "Disabled Veterans° issued by the California Department of I Motor Vehicles on the vehicle. � 2. The proposed disabled parking space must be in front of the disabled persons' place � of residence. � i 3. Subject residence must not have off-street parking available or off-street space that ; may be converted into disabled parking. 4. Applicant must provide a signed statement from a medical doctor that the disabled ! person is unable (even with the aid of crutches, braces, walker, wheelchair or similar ! support) to travel more than 50 feet between his or her home and automobile without ' the assistance of a second person. 5. Applicant must pay an initial fee of $ 50.00 to cover the cost of field investigation, I installation, maintenance and future removal. , SEPTEMBER 1 � 6. Applicant must pay an annual fee of $25.00, after the first year, to cover the cost of the yearly investigation to confirm the present need for the handicapped parking zones. Staff met with Mr. Cohee at the site to review the application. Mr. Cohee stated that he submitted the application for the disable person on-street parking request on behalf of his wife. Mr. Cohee stated that his wife suffered he� first stroke in 1997, a condition that has occur�ed twice this year alone. Mr. Cohee also stated that his wife also suffers of heart disease. Mr. and Mrs. Cohee do not own any vehicles since they no longer drive. However Mr. Cohee stated that the disable person on-street parking is requested because whenever they call the city van or any other public transportation to go out, there is no available parking in front of their home and the vehicles need to double park in order to pick them up. Mrs. Cohee is 84years old and uses a wheelchair to aid her walking. At the. present time, there is a 2-car garage located in the back of the property, which can be accessed from the alley (see attached map). The garage is about 32 feet from the home's rear door. : Staff's opinion is that Mr. and Mrs. Cohee do have on-site parking facility. Based on this reasoning, their request for the on-street handicap parking is not justified. Staff is recommending denial of this request. ' RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Traffic and Parking Commission review this application and concur witti staff's denial of the on-street handicap-parking request in front of 3720 ' Carlin Avenue. i I j , 1 i , ; I � I _( ! I � . � SEPTEMBER�i � � � � � � � ! ` J I 50' ALLEY 2-CAR � GARAGE I � � I I 32' I ��OVERED� � �� N.T.S. � PATio � I I I 136' i � � � � � � I I I SFD I I � � � � . � � � � � � � � � ��r� � � � � � ; � W �Y W ` ��:�.'W W W W .. �Y J� �L J" } 9 �Y W �L �Y I . �. , � � W � I � � � W � V: W �Y W 1 ' �L W W �L ! � � � L� � � " ' d V . ' a � ' , . . 9DElYUx . . d ' _ a . � a d a a W � � � W � . � � � � W � � � � PMNWAV � 3720 CARLIN AVENUE , i CITY OF LYNWOOD � i 3720 CARLIN AVENUE � � APPV'D BY: i DRWG BY: CHECKED BY: , M.A. CIiY ENGINEER RCE DATE � I �--^ � RECENED SEP ' 2 2004 CITY OF LYNWOOD ENVIRONMENTALSERVICES APPLICA'PION llISABLGD PERSONS ON-S7'REGT PARKING IN RESIDENTfAL AREAS Important: Please read instrucpons on �everse side before filling out � (Please Type or Print) � Applicnnt's Name �jjRC,��"'�E�' Adclress ��0 �/PL//V �1 // � City �y/V/��Jn/� Zip Code�D�ZTelephone No. �D /O�J./�fo / ��b 1. Is the above address die proposed ]ocation for the disabled parking space? Yes� No _ 2. llo you own ihc property ut this address or are yoa reoti�g it? I own the p�operty� I am renting it Other IPother explain � 3. Is tlie applicant [he disabled person? Yes No� lf not, what is Uie relationship to [he disabled persou? Spouse�_ Pare�t _ Guardian Relative Other_ � 4. llo you have valid disabled persons placard (DP or VT plates) issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles on you vehicle? Yes � Placard No.��z Cxp. Date (o a0 No 5. Is there a drivewsy or other off-strect space available at this address that m�y be used for off-strut parking space? Yes_ No � , . 6. Is there sut�icien[ space in �frout of this address to necommodate a� on-street parking � space? Yes � No _ � I have recid nnd understand the preceding instructions v�d have answerecl the above I questions trud�fully and to the best of my ability. I afso understand that the disabled parking space is uot exempt Crom stceet sweeping parking restrictions or other applicable part time I parking prohibitions at lliis location. 4��r2e�r� '�. 2 m � ApplicanYs Signahu�. Date � �WaWwr.a.r+atr»xswrw+fe+rrr�kk�xr++++k�.i++++isawar��n«e�fi��r.�f++a . I I MBDICAL DOC'I'OR'S S9�ATGMENT ' I testified ihnt t6e subject "Disabled Pcrsod' in Uiis application constitutes a speciai , �i liardship case wl�o is wlable [o travel more than 50 feet without the assistance of c�vtehes, j br�ces, walker, wheeleha' other s pp ; and that such condition is expected to continue . i for n period of at least e. / u . (�/�, G `'I ; Doctor'sSignatore_ Date � ""� � (Please Ty e or Print Followi�e) i Doctoi'sName �'C ��`�� ( Ol m�S � Address ��1 ��- �t— ' City�i,t1-�ZipCode L Z- TelephoneNo. � �� , I I