Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Public Works

TO:	Charles Soules, P.E. Public Works Director
FROM:	Mark Thiel, Assistant Public Works Director
CC:	David Woosley, P.E., Traffic Engineer
DATE:	August 20, 2014
RE:	1647 & 1649 Edgehill Road Permit Parking

Background

On April 1, 2013, the Traffic Safety Commission heard a proposal to establish RESIDENT PARKING ONLY along the north side of Edgehill Road, just east of Louisiana Street. The proposal referenced the history of parking problems for residents in the area and this solution was developed by city staff in consultation with adjacent residents.

At the Traffic Safety Commission meeting, one (1) resident on Edgehill Road spoke in favor of the request and two (2) other members of the public indicated they were interested in the same type of restriction at other locations. No one spoke in opposition to the proposal. The Commission felt that there should be a single area for four (4) vehicles instead of two (2) separate areas for two (2) vehicles each; they were also concerned about this spreading throughout the city noting that two (2) of the individuals that spoke were interested in other areas. A motion to approve the proposal for a 6-month test period was approved unanimously by the Traffic Safety Commission, 8-0.

On May 7, 2013 the City Commission approved an amended recommendation to establish a single 50 foot “Resident Parking Only” zone along the north side of Edgehill Road, just east of Louisiana, centered between 1647 and 1649 Edgehill Road for a six (6) month test period (see attached map).

Since that time, additional time extensions have been issued for 90 days at a time per temporary traffic regulations.  The additional time has given staff the opportunity to evaluate the permit parking at this location over a full year, both with and without student presence.

We not have received any negative input from resident.

Based on staff evaluation of these two property’s for proximity of on street parking within a reasonable distance, no negative feedback, the unique layout of the streets and properties in this area and the ability for these property owners to reasonable enjoy and use their properties Public Works staff is recommending making this permit parking permanent.

Action

Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 9011, prohibiting parking without a permit and providing resident parking on Edgehill Road, along the northerly side of Edgehill Road from 110 feet east of Louisiana Street, east 50 feet for properties located at 1647 and 1649 Edgehill Road.