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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/11/2017 TSC Minutes Mount Prospect Director Deputy Director Sean P. Dorsey Jason H. Leib Mount Prospect Public Works Department 1700 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056-2229 MINUTES OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT TRANSPORTATION SAFETY COMMISSION DRAFT CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the Mount Prospect Transportation Safety Commission was called to order at 7:05 p.m. on Monday, December 11, 2017. ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Justin Kuehlthau Chairperson Christopher Prosperi Commissioner Bob Smith Police Department Representative Scott Moe Public Works Department Representative Matt Lawrie Traffic Engineer—Staff Liaison Absent: Jill Morgan Vice Chairperson Robert Fisher Commissioner John Keane Commissioner Carol Tortorello Commissioner Aaron Grandgeorge Fire Department Representative (arrived at 7:16 p.m.) Others in Attendance: Isabel Cruz,404S. Busse Road APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Kuehlthau tabled approval of the minutes of the Transportation Safety Commission Meeting held on October 9, 2017. There was not a quorum present of those who attended the October meeting. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Isabel Cruz, 404 S. Busse Road, spoke on the ongoing Busse Road study being performed by the Cook County Highway Department. She raised concerns about truck traffic, speeding, a potential bike bath, and the intersection at Lonnquist Boulevard. Traffic Engineer Lawrie briefly explained the process Cook County staff is following including their review of the issues Ms. Cruz and others have raised concerning TSC Meeting Page 1 of 6 December 11,2017 Busse Road. Traffic Engineer Lawrie noted to the Commission and Ms. Cruz that there will be a second public meeting organized by Cook County and hosted by the Village in early 2018. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS A. IMPERIAL COURT TRAFFIC REGULATIONS 1) Background The Village recently annexed Imperial Court from unincorporated Cook County into its corporate limits. The road connects to Busse Road south of Algonquin Road and is approximately 430' in length. It is in an industrial area with approximately 10 property owners. The Engineering Division recommends parking, speed limit, and intersection control regulations as well as a truck route designation be incorporated into the Village Code. Road Characteristics Imperial Court is approximately 33' wide (back-of-curb to back-of-curb). Adjacent businesses are primarily industrial-related. There are no residential properties in the area. Adjacent properties appear to have sufficient off-street parking as little on-street parking was observed by Staff. Parking is currently prohibited along the south side of the street with posted NO PARKING ANY TIME signs. Based on feedback from business owners, Staff recommends to prohibit parking at all times along most of the street. One area on the north side of the street would allow some on-street parking because a business owner requested it adjacent to their business. The area would provide space for five passenger vehicles. Staff met with the business owners who oppose on-street parking and were agreeable to allow parking at the one area. There is only one ingress/egress for the properties and it is at Busse Road. There is a fence at the east end of the street separating the public roadway from a private parking lot. The street does not currently have a posted speed limit. Given the road characteristics and to be consistent with similar type roads in the Village, it is recommended Imperial Court have a 25 mph speed limit. There is an existing STOP sign on Imperial Court at Busse Road. It is currently not identified in the Village Code as the road was only recently annexed into the Village. It is recommended an ordinance be passed identifying the STOP sign in the Village Code. All Village streets, except designated truck routes, have a 6 ton weight limit. Permits are required for vehicles exceeding the weight restriction. Streets in industrial areas where large trucks ride continuously are typically designated as truck routes. These streets are exempt from the 6 ton weight limit. However, a permit would still be required for a vehicle exceeding 40 tons. It is recommended that Imperial Court be a designated truck route. Business Survey As part of the study, surveys were sent to 11 businesses along Imperial Court to solicit their input on parking regulations. A total of two surveys were returned. One survey preferred allowing some on- street parking while the other survey preferred prohibiting on-street parking on both sides of the street. TSC Meeting Page 2 of 6 December 11,2017 2) Recommendations Staff recommends parking, speed limit, and intersection control regulations as well as a truck route designation for the newly annexed Imperial Court. Recommendation Summary: 1. Enact an ordinance that prohibits parking at all times along the north side of Imperial Court except the first 200'east of Busse Road. 2. Enact an ordinance that prohibits parking at all times along the south side of Imperial Court. 3. Enact an ordinance that designates the entire jurisdiction of Imperial Court as a 25 mph speed limit. 4. Enact an ordinance for a STOP sign on westbound Imperial Court at Busse Road. 5. Enact an ordinance designating Imperial Court as a truck route. 3) Discussion Chairman Kuehlthau asked Traffic Engineer Lawrie to present the Engineering Division's report. Traffic Engineer Lawrie provided the Commission with background information on this issue and stated the Engineering Division's recommendations. Chairman Kuehlthau questioned whether the end of the street should have a barrier curb across the roadway rather than a gate. It is believed the property owner east of Imperial Court installed the gate to prevent cut through traffic but to still allow emergency access if necessary. There was consensus to not take further action at this time. Chairman Kuehlthau made a motion to concur with the Engineering Division's recommendations as presented by Traffic Engineer Lawrie. The motion was seconded by Superintendent Moe. The motion was approved by a vote of 5-0. B. MALMO DRIVE TRAFFIC REGULATIONS 1) Background The Village recently annexed Malmo Drive from unincorporated Cook County into its corporate limits. The road connects to Algonquin Road west of Elmhurst Road and is approximately 1200' in length. It is in an industrial area with approximately 50 property owners. The Engineering Division recommends parking, speed limit, and intersection control regulations as well as a truck route designation be incorporated into the Village Code. Road Characteristics Malmo Drive is approximately 33' wide (back-of-curb to back-of-curb). Adjacent businesses are primarily industrial-related with the Mount Prospect Park District having a facility at the end of the cul-de-sac. There are no residential properties in the area. Adjacent properties appear to have sufficient off-street parking as little on-street parking was observed by Staff. Parking is currently prohibited along the east side of the street with posted NO PARKING ANY TIME signs. Staff recommends to continue to prohibit parking at all times along the east side of the street and in the cul-de-sac. TSC Meeting Page 3 of 6 December 11,2017 There is only one ingress/egress for the properties and it is at Algonquin Road. There is a cul-de-sac at the north end of the road. The street currently has a posted 25 mph speed limit. Given the road characteristics and to be consistent with similar type roads in the Village, it is recommended Malmo Drive have a 25 mph speed limit. There is an existing STOP sign on Malmo Drive at Algonquin Road. It is currently not identified in the Village Code as the road was only recently annexed into the Village. It is recommended an ordinance be passed identifying the STOP sign in the Village Code. All Village streets,except designated truck routes, have a 6 ton weight limit. Permits are required for vehicles exceeding the weight restriction. Streets in industrial areas where large trucks ride continuously are typically designated as truck routes. These streets are exempt from the 6 ton weight limit. However, a permit would still be required for a vehicle exceeding 40 tons. It is recommended that Malmo Drive be a designated truck route. Business Survey As part of the study, surveys were sent to 52 businesses along Malmo Drive to solicit their input on parking regulations. No surveys were returned. 2) Recommendations Staff recommends parking, speed limit, and intersection control regulations as well as a truck route designation for the newly annexed Malmo Drive. Recommendation Summary: 1. Enact an ordinance that prohibits parking at all times along the east side of Malmo Drive and in the cul-de-sac. 2. Enact an ordinance that designates the entire jurisdiction of Malmo Drive as a 25 mph speed limit. 3. Enact an ordinance for a STOP sign on southbound Malmo Drive at Algonquin Road. 4. Enact an ordinance designating Malmo Drive as a truck route. 3) Discussion Chairman Kuehlthau asked Traffic Engineer Lawrie to present the Engineering Division's report. Traffic Engineer Lawrie provided the Commission with background information on this issue and stated the Engineering Division's recommendations. Commissioner Prosperi made a motion to concur with the Engineering Division's recommendations as presented by Traffic Engineer Lawrie. The motion was seconded by Commander Smith. The motion was approved by a vote of 5-0. C. WEILER ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATIONS 1) Background The Village recently annexed Weiler Road from unincorporated Cook County into its corporate limits. The road connects to Oakton Street(IL Route 83) west of Elmhurst Road and is approximately 600' in TSC Meeting Page 4 of 6 December 11,2017 length. It is in an industrial area with approximately 8 property owners. The Engineering Division recommends parking, speed limit, and intersection control regulations as well as a truck route designation be incorporated into the Village Code. Road Characteristics Weiler Road is approximately 37' wide (back-of-curb to back-of-curb). Adjacent businesses are primarily industrial-related. There are no residential properties in the area. Adjacent properties appear to have sufficient off-street parking except for the auto repair property on the east side of the street. Parking is currently prohibited overnight with sporadic signs that read NO PARKING 11PIVl- 6AM. Staff recommends to prohibit parking at all times along the west side of the street. Weiler Road terminates at Oakton Street at the north end of the street. At the south end, the street bends to the west and continues as Hamilton Road. Hamilton Road continues to be located in unincorporated Cook County. The street does not currently have a posted speed limit. Given the road characteristics and to be consistent with similar type roads in the Village, it is recommended Weiler Road have a 25 mph speed limit. There is an existing STOP sign on Weiler Road at Oakton Street. It is currently not identified in the Village Code as the road was only recently annexed into the Village. It is recommended an ordinance be passed identifying the STOP sign in the Village Code. All Village streets,except designated truck routes, have a 6 ton weight limit. Permits are required for vehicles exceeding the weight restriction. Streets in industrial areas where large trucks ride continuously are typically designated as truck routes. These streets are exempt from the 6 ton weight limit. However, a permit would still be required for a vehicle exceeding 40 tons. It is recommended that Weiler Road be a designated truck route. Business Survey As part of the study, surveys were sent to 8 properties along Weiler Road to solicit their input on parking regulations. No surveys were returned. 2) Recommendations Staff recommends parking, speed limit, and intersection control regulations as well as a truck route designation for the newly annexed Weiler Road. Recommendation Summary: 1. Enact an ordinance that prohibits parking at all times along the west side of Weiler Road. 2. Enact an ordinance that designates the entire jurisdiction of Weiler Road as a 25 mph speed limit. 3. Enact an ordinance for a STOP sign on northbound Weiler Road at Oakton Street. 4. Enact an ordinance designating Weiler Road as a truck route. 3) Discussion Chairman Kuehlthau asked Traffic Engineer Lawrie to present the Engineering Division's report. Traffic Engineer Lawrie provided the Commission with background information on this issue and stated the Engineering Division's recommendations. Chairman Kuehlthau asked the reasoning for the truck route designation on Weiler Road. Traffic Engineer Lawrie explained that Village streets have a 6-ton weight limit and in certain situations TSC Meeting Page 5 of 6 December 11,2017 overweight vehicles require a permit. On streets that have industrial businesses and regular truck traffic, designating the street as a truck route exempts those businesses from needing a permit. Commissioner Prosperi made a motion to concur with the Engineering Division's recommendations as presented by Traffic Engineer Lawrie. The motion was seconded by Superintendent Moe. The motion was approved by a vote of 5-0. COMMISSION ISSUES Chairman Kuehlthau asked if there is a time limit for parking on Weller Lane near Westbrook School. He said a few teachers choose to park on the street rather than in the parking lot. This may make it difficult for residents to back out and pull in their driveway. Traffic Engineer Lawrie responded that parking on one side of the street is prohibited but there are no restrictions on the other side during the school day. It is intended for parents dropping-off and picking-up children at the school. Commander Smith said he would contact the school and request that teachers park in the school lot. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to discuss, the Transportation Safety Commission voted 5-0 to adjourn at 7:48 p.m. upon the motion of Commissioner Prosperi. Commander Smith seconded the motion. Respectfully submitted, Matthew P. Lawrie, P.E. 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