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Home My WebLink About0848_001Director Glen` R. Andler Deputy Director :been P Dorsey Village Engineer Jeffrey A. Wulbecker Administrative Aide Dawn L. Wuck! Solid Waste Coordinator M. Use Angell Water/Sewer Superintendent Roderick T O'Donovan Streets/Buildings Superintendent Paul C. Mures Forestry/Grounds Superintendent Sandra M. Clark V0111CIO/SqUiPmObt Superintendent J#M,'V0A,E,,., Guenther Mount Prospect Public "Works Department 1700 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect,, Illinois 6OOE56-2229 Phone B47/670 -5B40 Fax 647/253-9377 TOO 847/392-1235 AGENDA SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING LOCATION. MEETING DATE AND TIME, Public Works Department Monday 1700 West Central Road April 13, 1998 0 Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 7*030 P.M. 1. Call to Order Ill. Roll Call Ill. Approval of Minutes IV. Citizens to be Heard V. Old Business V1. New Business A. Parking Restrictions on Prospect Manor Avenue from Northwest Highway to Henry Street and on Walnut Street,from Ridge Avenueto Pro's,pect Manor Avenue, B. Parking Restrictions on Aspen Ddve from Maya Lane to Aztec Lane and One Way street designation on Aspen Drive. VII. Adjournment NO T E me ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THIS MEETING BUT BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY NEED SOME ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE SHOULD CONTACT THE VIL' LAGE MANAGER'S OFFICE AT 100 SOUTH EMERSON STREETs MOUNT PROSPECT, 847139240001 EXTENSION 5327, TDD 847/392w6O64 TO ALL COMMISSION MEMBERS IF YOU CAN NOT ATTEND,,THE SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING PLEASE CALL, JEFF WULBECKER 870,56401N ADVANCE Recycled Paper - Printed with Soy -Ink TO: SAFETY COMMISSION 41 FROM* VILLAGE ENGINEER DATE: - APRIL 6, 1998 SUBJECT: PARKING RESTRICTION REQUEST ON PROSPECT MANOR AVENUE AND WALNUT STREET Ms. Jill Swanson of 412 West Walnut Street All affected residents and businesses were informed that this request will be discussed at 7:30 P.M., on Monday, April 13, at the Public Works Building. Request: 1. No Parking at any time for the following streets (see the attached map),* # Both sides of Prospect Manor Avenue between Northwest Highway and Henry Street 0 North side of Walnut Street between Ridge Avenue and Prospect Manor Avenue. Comments: Resident Observations: Staff Observations: W W . . . . . . . . . . Imp F 40w , 0, Prospect Manor Avenue between Walnut Street and Henry Street is 22' wide. Cars associated with the businesses also park along both sides of this section of street. This causes difficult passage for vehicles, especially emergency vehicles. 2* Cars also park along both sides of Walnut, however cars are mostly observed parking along the south side of Walnut. 'The, north side of the street is single family residenflat, while the south side of the street is office and medical use. Cars parked on both sides of Walnut Street reduce it to a one lane road. This creates difficulty for emergency vehicle access. Residents also have a difficult time backing out of driveways. Survey Results: A total of 15 surveys were sent out to collect qnd analyze, the resi'denfs opinion. 1, 5 surveys were, returned to the Village,, 1. Parking Restrictions for Prospect Manor Avenue: 8 residents favored and 7 residents were against the proposed parking restriction. 2. Parking Restrictions for Walnut Street 8 residents favored and 7 residents ware against the proposed parking restriction. By a Slight majority, those responding to the survey favored the parking restrictions. In general, the residents favored the parking restrictions and the businesses opposed the restrictions. Summary: In areas where businesses and residences must coexist, the needs and desires of each conflict. This conflict is often seen in the battle over use of the public streets. The Village must prioritize the goals for the gyp; of these streets. Of utmost importance is, the necessity to provide amess for, emergency vehicle's and general traffic # Nextls, the accessibility to prope I street, d Anfinally to prvide-as much directly adjacent to thel oI parking as Is reasonably possible for the property,owners (residential and business), Emergency Vehicle Access: Parking restrictions are necessary on both sides of Prospect Manor between Northwest, Highway and Walnut Street but on,ly on one, side of Prospect Manor between Walnut and Henry and on one side of Walnut between Ridge and Prospect Manor to provide access. Private Property Access: Parking restrictions on one side of Prospect Manor and on one side of Walnut would provide enough room for access, Parking: Parking can be maximized by allowing it on the south side of Walnut and on the east side of Prospect Manor north of Walnut Parking could be allowed on one side of Prospect Manor, between,Northwest highway and Walbut if the median were removed. However no, Village funding is cum enti, y available for thiswork., 10 Recommendations, Therefore, I recommend: No Parking at any time for the following streets (see the attached map): • Both sides of Prospect Manor Avenue between Northwest Highway and Walnut Street The west side of Prospect Manor Avenue between Walnut Street and 'Henry StreelL The north side of Walnut Street between Ridge Avenue and Prospect Manor Avenue, o lbecker, TO: SAFETY COMMISSION FROM: VILLAGE ENGINEER DATE: APRIL 6, 1998 SUBJECT: PARKING RESTRICTION REQUEST ON ASPEN DRIVE AND ONE WAY STREET DESIGNATION Requested by: Mr. 'John Nielsen of 1812 Aspen Drive. All affected residents were informed that this request will be discussed at 7:30 P.M., on Monday, April 13, at the Public Works Building. Request: No Stopping,, SUnding or Parking on the wast side of Aspen Ddve between Maya Lane and' Aztec Lane from 8 to,91:,30 A. and from 3 to 4 P.M. (see the attached map). on on Aspen Drive Northbolu,nd One -My Street Designatt between Maya Lane and AztecLanie,at all, times., Comments: Resident Observations: Parking Restrictions: Staff Observations: Aspen Drive Is 26" wide between Maya Lane and Aztec Lane. The west side of the street Is single family residential. On the east side of the street Is Aspen Trails Park (River Trails Park District), Robert Frost School (North) and four s,ingle family residences north of the soh ooll. Cars associated with, the school park along. both sides of this section of street, causing difficult passage for vehicles, Including emergency vehicles. Traffic is very congested and in conflict during the morning and evening Pick-up hours,, The school has recently submitted plans for a building addition and parking lot expansion. The Village and the school are working together to provide as much parking as possible within those improvements. These restrictions have been discussed with the school principal who has indicated that he is in favor of these changes. The Park District has also responded in favor of these changes. A total of 22 surveys were sent out to collect and analyze the resident's opinion. 14 surveys were returned to the Village. 1. Parking Restrictions for Aspen Drive: 12 residents favored and I resident was against the proposed parking restriction. One resident did not vote on this issue, 2. One -Way designation of Aspen Drive: 7 residents favored and 5 residents were against the proposed parking restriction. One other resident did not vote, on this issue. IIS Restricting parking on the west side of the street is necessary to p'de, emegency vehicle access dudng peak, times during the rovi r school day. Tho One -Way street desi o 1p, to provide order for traffic, creating a flow from south to north which would eliminate turning around in the driveways. Residents commented however that it would also inconvenience them. Some suggested imposing the One -Way designation only during certain hours (8 to 9:30 A.M.112 to I P.M.13 to 4 P.M.). In general, staff does not support restrictions such as this which might create confusion for motorists and are more difficult to enforce. However this type of designation has been used in other parts of the Village and around other schools with some degree of success, I Recommendations: Therefore, I recommend: It No Stopping, Standing or Parking on the west side of Aspen Drive between Maya Lane and Aztec Lane from 8 to 9:30 A.M. and from 3 to 4 P.M. 2, Designate Aspen Drive between Maya Lane and Aztec Lane One -Way No►rthbo►und from 8 to 9:30 kMg 12 to I P.M,, and from 3 to 4 P.M. ulbecker AZTEC LN i 'Q no--� W Loz PF.,/POS9AM NO STO STANCHIOR10, PARKIN g -- 9:30 ANC} 3 I �J ROBERT FROST SCH OOL R I V E R T R A I PARK MAYA LN John & Diane Nielsen 1812 Aspen Drive Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 (847 2 9 7 - 7 8 7 3 Mr. Glen Andler Director of Public Works Village of Mt. Prospect 1700 West Central Road Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 February 23, 1998 Dear Mr. Andler: My wife and I have resided at 1812 Aspen Drive for 29 years, and our three children attended Robert Frost School. In those days most students walked to and from school and two school buses were required. Today, a very high percentage of students are driven to and from school and about seven school buses are needed. Since our retirement in 19941 we have observed and experienced a worsening of the traffic problem on Aspen Drive between 8:45 to 9:05 a.m. and especially from 3:20 to 3:40 p.m. for the following reasons: 1. Parking is permitted on both sides of the street. Because the Robert Frost School parking lot is filled with staff vehicles, 9 to 10 staff members along with school visitors, teachers' aides and student teachers park at the curb on Aspen Drive. Weather permitting, Aspen Trail Park users part at the curb. All of this decreases the number of street parking spaces and adds to the congestion. 2. At peak school traffic hours, an 'Influx of parent parking causes the street to become too narrow for traffic to move in two directions bringing traffic to a standstill with backups both north and south bound. This in turn causes motorists to pull up driveways and back down into street traffic while children are crossing between parked and moving vehicles. To make matters worse, school buses are attempting to enter and exit the school driveway. In frustration, some motorists park facing the wrong direction. They then leave their unattended vehicles to gather their children. Between 3:20 and 3:40 p.m., it is virtually impossible for emergency vehicles such as police, fire and ambulance to reach an Aspen Drive residence. We have personally spent 25 minutes driving 314 of a block north on Aspen Drive at 3:25 to reach our home. R 1. Make Aspen Drive a one-way street northbound or ban southbound entry into Aspen Drive between 8-9 a.m. and 3-4 p.m. on school days. 2. Post signs indicating "No parking, standing or stopping between 8-9 a.m. and 3-4 p.m. on school days in front of all Aspen Drive residences, 3. Provide adequate off-street parking for all school associated personnel. This must be addressed by School District 21, 1 4. Have the Mt. Prospect police strictly enforce these regulations. Over the past three years, we have contacted the Principal of Robert Frost School, the Mt. Prospect Police Department, and the Office of the Village Engineer. Afterwards, we have observed police and village personnel presumably gathering data. However, to date nothing has been done to improve this situation, and the problem continues to worsen. Before any child is seriously injured or killed or an emergency vehicle is prevented from responding, please act. We are hoping to hear from you by March 9, 1998, to learn what measures are being taken by the village. Sincerely, C,Jb'.,,n,, C. Nielsen cc Principal Robert Frost School Superintendent School District 21 Mt. Prospect Police Department Daily Herald MAYOR Gerald L. Farley TRUSTEES George A. Clowes Timothy J. Corcoran Paul Wm. Hoefert Richard M. Lohrstorfer Daniel A. Nocchl Irvana K. Wilks, VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonis VILLAGE CLERK Carol A. Fields vlj�'1�1"""'�e Of Mo"k;,ftowt P'rospoct Community Development Department 100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, 1111nols, 60056 APRIL 15,1998 MEETING OF THE PLAN COMMSSION HAS BEEN CANCELED, NEXT REGULAR MEETING WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY� MAY 611998 AT 7:30 P.M. AN AGENDA WILL BE SENT PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. Dated this 8th day of April, 1998. 1 11