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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.5 Motion to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt an ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18, “TRAFFIC” IN THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT. This ordinance will prohibit parking on the west side of Albert Street for the first 150’ norM+awn �'xyt�lts�=e Item Cover Page Subject Motion to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt an ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18, "'TRAFFIC" IN THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT. This ordinance will prohibit parking on the west side of Albert Street for the first 150' north of Central Road. Meeting Fiscal Impact (Y/N) Dollar Amount Budget Source Category Type Information October 1, 2024 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD N Not applicable. Not applicable. CONSENT AGENDA Action Item The Transportation Safety Commission transmits their recommendation to prohibit parking along the west side of Albert Street for the first 150' north of Central Road due to recent changes relating to the Raising Cane's development. Discussion Albert Street north of Central Road is a Village -owned street, with a single family home abutting the west side, multifamily homes fronting the west side, and commercial properties abutting the east side of the street. There is currently no parking allowed on the east side of the street. As part of the Rasing Cane's development, the developer widened the first 150' of Albert Street north of Central Road to accommodate the additional traffic projected to use the intersection due to the new restaurant. Albert Street was widened to accommodate three lanes of traffic instead of two (two southbound lanes and one northbound lane). Parking is currently allowed within the southbound right turn lane. Since parking is not prohibited, there is the possibility of vehicles parking in the southbound right turn lane, causing backups and congestion on Albert Street. Notifications were sent to the residents at 908 W. Central Road and Raising Cane's showing the proposed parking changes and their input was requested. No comments were received. The issue was presented to the Transportation Safety Commission at their September 9, 2024, meeting. No residents spoke on the issue. The Commission supported the parking prohibition. By a vote of 6-0, the Transportation Safety Commission recommends enacting an ordinance prohibiting parking on the west side of Albert Street for the first 150' north of Central Road. AIfprnativpc 1. Adopt an ordinance prohibiting parking along the west side of Albert Street for the first 150' north of Central Road. 2. Action at the direction of the Village Board. Staff Recommendation Staff concurs with the recommendation of the Transportation Safety Commission. The Transportation Safety Commission recommends the Village Board enact an ordinance that prohibits parking at all times along the west side of Albert Street for the first 150' north of Central Road. Attachments 1. Location Map 2. Ordinance 3. DRAFT TSC Minutes Mount Prospect \ v ALBERT STREET PARKING LOCATION MAP Existing No Parking Anytime MEMEMEM Proposed No Parking Anytime ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18, `TRAFFIC' OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYORAND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS ACTING IN THE EXERCISE OF THEIR HOME RULE POWERS: SECTION ONE: That Section 18.2006, "SCHEDULE VI —"NO PARKING ANYTIME," of Chapter 18, "Traffic," of the Village Code, as amended, is further amended by inserting the following: "Name of Street Side of Street Description Albert St West The first 150' north of Central Rd." SECTION TWO: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication in the manner provided by law. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: PASSED and APPROVED this 1St day of October, 2024. Paul Wm. Hoefert, Mayor ATTEST: Karen M. Agoranos, Village Clerk MAYOR Mount Prospect VILLAGE MANAGER Paul Wm. Hoefert Michael J. Cassady TRUSTEES Agostino S. Filippone Terri Gens John J. Matuszak Michael A. Zadel Richard F. Rogers Colleen E. Saccotelli r&1 I Tn npr)pR Village of Mount Prospect Public Works DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS Sean Dorsey 1700 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT TRANSPORTATION SAFETY COMMISSION Phone: 847/870-5640 Fax: 847/253-9377 www. mou ntprospect. org The meeting of the Mount Prospect Transportation Safety Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 2024. Rr)1I rA11 Present upon roll call Absent: Others in Attendance: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Justin I<uehlthau Christopher Prosperi Tina DeAragon Jeffrey Nejdl Joseph Vena Nicholas Mavraganis Scott Moe Luke Foresman Vito Li Rosi Joel Dufucis Diane/Rick McNulty Jill Maher Laura Daly Arlindo Numani John Maher Matt Lawrie Chairman Vice Chairman Commissioner Commissioner Fire Department Representative Police Department Representative Public Works Department Representative Project Engineer—Staff Liaison Resident 17 Audrey Lane Resident 206 Audrey Lane Residents 1908 Connie Lane/119 Audrey Lane Resident 514 S. Wa Pella Avenue Resident 511 S. Wa Pella Avenue Resident 522 Council Trail Resident 514 W. Wa Pella Village Engineer Vice Chairman Prosperi, seconded by Chairman Kuehlthau, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Transportation Safety Commission held on March 11, 2024. The minutes were approved by a vote of 6-0. Officer Mavraganis was not present for the approval of minutes. TSC Meeting Page 1 of 6 September 9, 2024 CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Audrey Lane Traffic Mr. Li Rosi and his neighbors spoke to the Commission about traffic issues on Audrey Lane. The following points were raised during the discussion: • Comments on the traffic study that was conducted in May of 2024, after installation of speed feedback signs on the street o Concerns about vehicles slowing down before the tube counters o Inconsistencies with what the studies say and what he is seeing o Concerns over an increase in vehicle volumes compared to previous studies o Liaison Foresman had the following responses ■ The traffic counters the Village uses are standard practice, proven to provide accurate results, and meet the requirements of the Village ■ Vehicle volume changes are within expected cyclical traffic patterns ■ The study showed a drop in average and 85th percentile speeds, constant with other speed feedback signs installed in the Village • Concerns about drivers ignoring the stop signs at Connie Lane o A resident indicated the stop bar was missing on the west leg of the intersection (Post meeting note: Staff confirmed the missing stop bar and scheduled it to be painted) • Liaison Foresman indicated the Engineering Division was preparing a memo describing the history of traffic issues on Audrey Lane. He indicated the memo would be made available to the Village Board, the Commission and the public. Laison Foresman then gave a brief overview of the history of development and traffic issues around Audrey Lane. • Concerns of drivers going 35 mph and above • Concerns of an increase in distracted drivers over the years Commissioner Nejdl asked what other traffic calming options could be considered. Laison Foresman indicated items outlined in the Traffic Calming Toolbox included in the Friendly Neighborhood Streets Program are measures the Village would consider. Liaison Foresman indicated the next steps for the neighborhood would be to submit a petition through the process outlined in the Friendly Neighborhood Streets Program. Liaison Foresman indicated he would follow up with Mr. Li Rosi afterthe meeting with petition requirements so the neighborhood could request additional/different traffic calming measures on the street. Weller Creek Park Ms. Maher and her neighbors spoke to the Commission about safety and parking issues relating to the newly constructed playground in Weller Creek Park. The playground fronts the south side of Council Trail at the intersection with Wa Pella Avenue. The following points were raised during the discussion: • There is no designated parking for the playground o Parking is not allowed along Council Trail o Parking is allowed on Wa Pella Avenue and cars are parking on Wa Pella Avenue to access the Park o Parking is allowed on Man A Wa Trail on the south side of Weller Creek. A bridge over the creek provides access to the playground • Comments on the speeds and volume of vehicles on Council Trail and how park patrons have to cross Council Trail in order to access the playground • Comments on the number and age of kids using the playground • Lack of stop signs along Council Trail • Unfriendliness for bikes on Council Trail TSC Meeting Page 2 of 6 September 9, 2024 Liaison Foresman indicated Public Works is currently doing a study on Council Trail and that traffic counters were currently installed on the street. The study will look at vehicle speed, vehicle volume, pedestrian access to the playground and parking for the playground. Public outreach will be included as part of the study and the Village will be working closely with the Park District on solutions. It is anticipated this study will be an agenda item at the October Transportation Safety Commission Meeting. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS A: Albert Street Parking Staff Liaison Foresman presented the following on proposed parking changes on Albert Street north of Central Road: Request: New no parking zone on the west side of Albert Street from Central Road to 150' north of Central Road. Requested By: Mount Prospect Public Works Public Notice: Raising Cane's and the resident at 908 East Central Road were invited to provide comments and attend the Commission meeting via letters sent to each address. Current Traffic 1. 18.2006: Schedule VI — No Parking Any Time Regulations: Albert St. — East Side Between Central Rd. and Henry St. 2. Parking is prohibited between 2:00 A.M. and 6:00 A.M. on all Village streets. 3. The speed limit is 25 mph. Current Layout: 1. Albert Street was recently widened to 36' wide (edge to edge) from the Raising Cane's entrance to Central Road as part of the Raising Cane's redevelopment. 2. There are two 12' south bound lanes and one 12' north bound lane to help accommodate traffic from Raising Cane's. 3. No parking is allowed on the entire east side of Albert Street between Central Road and Henry Street. 4. Per Village Code, no parking is allowed within 30' of the stop bar on south bound Albert Street at the intersection of Central Road. Current Traffic: 1. Vehicles can park in the striped south bound right turn lane due to no Conditions: provision in the Village Code prohibiting it. 2. Vehicles park on the west side of Albert Street in front of the apartment buildings north of the Raising Cane's entrance. Concerns: 1. Since a no parking zone is not signed, there is the possibility of vehicles parking in the south bound right turn lane causing backups and congestion on Albert Street. TSC Meeting Page 3 of 6 September 9, 2024 Observations: 1. Public Works has not observed parking within the south bound right turn lane. 2. Illegal parking has been observed on the east side of Albert Street, primarily due to a lack of signage. Action: Public Works installed supplemental no parking signs on the east side of Albert Street on September 4, 2024 to remind drivers there is no parking allowed on the east side. Resident Survey: Raising Cane's and the resident at 908 East Central Road were invited to provide comments and attend the Commission meeting via letters sent to each address. They were also invited to attend the Transportation Safety Commission Meeting. No comments were received. Recommendation: With the redevelopment of Raising Cane's, Albert Street was widened to allow three lanes of traffic. The Village Code needs to be updated and signs installed to prohibit parking at this location to prevent congestion end ensure safe turns onto Central Road. The street reconfiguration was approved as part of the Raising Cane's development. Recommendation: Prohibit parking at all times on the west side of Albert Street from Central Road to 150 feet north of Central Road. Discussion: Commissioner DeAragon commented that she did see cars parked where the proposed no parking zone would be but agreed that cars should not park at this location. There were general comments from the Commission that the parking changes are appropriate based on the recent roadway changes. Commissioner Nejdl motioned to approve the recommendation to prohibit parking at all times on the west side of Albert Street from Central Road to 150 feet north of Central Road. Vice -Chairman Prosperi seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote of 6-0. Fire Department Representative Vena was not present for this discussion. B. Project Updates — Discussion Item Only Staff Liaison Foresman provided updates to the council on the following projects: 2024 Projects Completed or Under Construction • Central Road and Cathy Lane Crosswalk — Complete • IL 83 and Busse Avenue Crosswalk — Under Construction • Annual Resurfacing Program — Under Construction • Annual Sidewalk Program — Busse Road this Fall • Central Road/Mount Prospect Road/Rand Road — Intersection Project — Complete • Business Center Drive Road Diet — Path Construction this Fall • Central Road Resurfacing — Westgate Road to Wolf Road — Under Construction • Schoenbeck Road Streetlighting —Complete • Burning Bush Lane Streetlighting — Out to Bid • Arterial Bike Network Study — Open House Scheduled for October TSC Meeting Page 4 of 6 September 9, 2024 2025 Tentative Project Studies and Design • Kensington Road SRTS Project (CN Railroad Crossing Upgrade) — Construction Late 2025 • Algonquin Road Shared -Use Path, Sidewalk and Street Lighting — Construction 2026 • Rand -IL 83 -Kensington Phase II Design — Construction 2026 • Melas —Meadows Bridge Phase II Design —Construction 2026 • Schoenbeck Road Sidewalk and Resurfacing — Construction 2026 • Northwest Highway/Central Road/Prospect Avenue/UPRR Intersection Study— Phase I Design • Wolf Road Long Term Study — Phase I Design 2025 Tentative Construction Projects • IL 83 and Busse Avenue Crosswalk Mast Arm Installation • Annual Street Resurfacing • New Sidewalk Program —Wolf Road (ComEd ROW) — Permitting Delays • Rand Road Streetlights — Camp McDonald Road to Kensington Road Other Projects • Busse Road Reconstruction (Cook County) — Construction 2026 • Friendly Neighborhood Streets Program 0 6 residents have reached out o No petitions submitted yet Recent Grant Awards • Wolf Road STP Funding - $1,910,000 • Village is applying for ITEP Grants this fall o Rand Road Shared Use Path o Busse Road Shared Use Path and Lighting COMMISSION ISSUES Commissioner Nejdl asked about opportunities for the Commission to review new developments and other changes in the Village as they relate to transportation, similar to the Weller Creek Park redevelopment. Liaison Foresman indicated that developments go through a standard permitting process and Public Works evaluates the proposed developments for traffic at that time. Liaison Foresman indicated Staff would discuss internally about options for presenting projects to the Safety Commission for discussion. Staff Liaison Foresman informed the Commission that Chairman Kuehlthau's chairmanship was up due to serving two consecutive terms. The Mayor is required to appoint a new Chairperson and the Commission votes on the Vice -Chairperson position. Liaison Foresman asked that any of the Commissioners express their interest in the Chairperson position within the next two weeks. Chairman Kuehlthau will continue to serve as Chairman until a new person is appointed. TSC Meeting Page 5 of 6 September 9, 2024 ADJOURNMENT With no further business to discuss, the Transportation Safety Commission voted 6-0 to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. upon the motion of Chairman Kuehlthau. Vice Chairman Prosperi seconded the motion. Respectfully submitted, Luke Foresman, P.E. Project Engineer H:\Engineering\Traffic\safety_commission\_MINUTES\2024\9-Sptember TCS Albert and Project Updates\TSC-9-September Minutes.docx TSC Meeting Page 6 of 6 September 9, 2024