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Home My WebLink About02/10/1997 SC MinutesDirector Glen R. Andler Deputy Director Seen P. Dorsey Village Engineer Jeffrey A. Wulbecker Administrative Aide Dawn L. Wucki Solid Waste Coordinator M. Lisa Angell Water/Sewer Superintendent Roderick O'Donovan Streets/Buildings Superintendent Paul Bures Forestry/Grounds Superintendent Sandra M. Clark Vehicle/Equipment Superintendent James E. Guenther amount Prospect Public Works Department 1700 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056-2229 Phone B47/870-5640 Fax B47/253-9377 TOO B47/392-1235 MINUTES OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT SAFETY COMMISSION L CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Mount Prospect Safety Commission was called to order at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, February 10, 1997. II. ROLL CALL Upon roll call, each Safety Commission Member introduced themselves to the audience. Present upon roll call: Lee Beening Chairman Andy Mitchell Commissioner Chuck Bencic Commissioner Nancy Bobikewicz Commissioner Phyllis Moliere Commissioner Joan Bjork Commissioner Paul Bures Public Works Ted Adamczyk Police Department Sean Won Public Works, Engineering Division Absent: Buz Livingston Fire Department Others in Attendance: See Attached List. Commissioner Andy Mitchell, seconded by Commissioner Chuck Bencic, moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Safety Commission held on December 9, 1996. The Minutes were approved by a vote of 8-0. 1 Recycled Paper - Printed with Soy Ink Mr. Emil Bahnmaier of 1822 Pheasant Trail said the following about the one-way street designation requested by the John Jay School P.T.O.: 1. The John Jay School P.T.O. withdrew their request because the majority of the affected residents were against the one-way street designation. 2.- Any school traffic problems should be resolved by the school. Residents should not be inconvenienced. 3. He does not want to waste his time for this type of request. He asked Sean Won to filter the requests, Sean Won said that his job is to process any request from a resident by 1) surveying the opinions of other residents, 2) collecting necessary traffic data and 3) presenting the results of the survey and his recommendations to the Safety Commission.. V. OLD BUSINESS A) ° 3-WAY STOP SIGN REQUEST at MARINA ST & COUNCIL TR a) Background Information This item was discussed at the October and December 1996 Safety Commission Meetings. The following is a summary of the previous Safety Commission discussions: October 1996 Meeting The Village Traffic Engineer summarized the following: 1. A stop sign study was performed for this intersection. The intersection did not meet the stop sign warrants based on the number of accidents, traffic volumes, and the speed study. 2. To install a stop sign on Marina St at Council Trail for the northbound traffic, the Village of Mount Prospect needs approval from the City of Des Plaines. The City of Des Plaines concurred with our conclusion that this intersection does not meet stop sign warrants. 3, There is a stop sign on Council Trail at Marina=St for the eastbound traffic that is within the Village of Mount Prospect. 4. The speed limit of Marina Street (in Des Plaines) is 30 mph. The speed limit of Council Trail (in Mount Prospect) is 20 mph. It was recommended that a speed reduction request on Marina Street from 30 mph to 20/25 mph be made to the City of Des Plaines. December 1996 Meeting Results of the speed reduction request to Des Plaines were presented. The Village Traffic Engineer sent a letter to the City of Des Plaines requesting that the speed limit of Marina Street be reduced from 30 mph to 20125 mph on October 17', 1996 as instructed by the Safety Commission. The City of Des Plaines sent a response to the Village on November 25, 1996. According to this response, the City of Des Plaines states: 2 1. The posted speed limit of 30 mph is appropriate for Marina Street. Therefore, the City of Des Plaines believes the 30 mph speed limit is a safe and reasonable speed limit. 2. To artificially lower the speed limit would only result in additional speed limit violations rather than control vehicle speed. Therefore, the speed limit of Marina Street can not be reduced from 30 mph to 20/25 mph. b) Discussion Chairman Lee Beening said that this intersection does not meet stop sign warrants and the speed limit of Marina Street could not be changed because Marina Street is under the jurisdiction of the City of Des Plaines. Commissioner Chuck Bencic, seconded by Commissioner Nancy Babikewicz, moved to deny 3-way stop signs at Marina Street and Council Trail. The motion was approved by a vote of 8-0. VI. NEW BUSINESS A) SPEED LIMIT CHANGE REQUEST from 20 mph to 25 mph on BUSSE AVE between WE -GO TR and WELLER LN a) Background Information Trustee Arlene Juracek requested this speed limit change because this portion of Busse Ave is no longer used by the Westbrook School children. A total of 32 surveys were sent out in January, 1997 to collect and analyze the resident's opinion. 24 surveys were returned to the Village. 7 residents favored and 17 residents were against the proposed speed limit change. Residents on Busse Ave said that the current 20 mph speed limit is better for the residents and children. The 20 mph speed limit is an existing condition and there was significant resident support for retaining that speed limit. Therefore, the Village Traffic Engineer recommends: The speed limit on Busse Ave between We -Go Trail and Weller Lane not be raised from 20 mph to 25 mph.. b) Discussion Sears Won explained that Trustee Juracek requested this speed, increase because this portion of Busse Ave is no longer used by the Westbrook School children. The survey results show that the majority of the residents were against the proposed change. 3 Commissioner Andy Mitchell, seconded by Paul Bures, moved to deny the speed change request. The motion was approved by a vote of 8-0. B) PARKING RESTRICTION ON EASTSIDE & WESTSIDE OF FOREST AVE BETWEEN ISABELLA ST AND THAYER ST, SOUTHSIDE OF ISABELLA ST BETWEEN FAIRVIEW AVE AND OAK ST, & NORTHSIDE OF ISABELLA ST BETWEEN FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DRIVEWAYS a) Background Information Staff & School Comments: Due to congestion on the streets surrounding the school during school hours, the Fairview School Safety Committee requested the above parking restrictions to improve the safety of school children. A total of 18 surveys were sent out in September, 1996 to collect and analyze residents' opinions. 14 surveys were returned to the Village. The responses were as follows: Parking Restriction on the Eastside and Westside of Forest Ave between Isabella St and Thayer St 11 residents favored and 3 residents were against the proposed parking restriction Parking Restriction on the Southside of Isabella St between Fairview Ave and Oak St and on the Northside of Isabella St between Fairview School Driveways 9 residents favored and 5 residents were against the proposed parking restriction The Village staff spent a considerable amount of effort during the onsite development phase of the new school building in planning and providing for onsite parking and student loading and unloading needs. These parking restrictions will enhance that design. The parking restriction will improve the traffic flow and the safety of school children. Additionally, the majority of the residents favored the restriction. Therefore, the Village Traffic Engineer recommends: No Stopping, Standing, Parking between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on School Days for: 1. Eastside and Westside of Forest Ave between Isabella St and Thayer St (Locations C & D) 2. Southside of Isabella St between Fairview Ave and Oak St (Location A) 3. Northside of Isabella St between Fairview School Driveways (Location B) b) Discussion Mr. P. Anderson of 207 N. Forest Ave and Mr. Philip Alexander of 217 N. Forest Ave. said the following: 1. Several parents park their cars on Forest Ave. Sometimes, they park their cars in front of fire hydrants. Usually, they park their cars about 30 minutes so that they leave before the police can issue a ticket. 2. School children walk between parked cars. This creates a dangerous situation in spring. 3. They support the proposed parking restriction. 4. There is a speeding problem on Fairview Ave and Isabella St. (The Police Dept. is aware of this speeding problem, they will continue to do selective speed enforcement). Fairview School Principal Gerd DelBoccio and Ms. Allison Kelly of 801 W. Isabella St said the following: 1. Every Friday, Fairview School sends out traffic safety notes to parents. 2. All streets surrounding any school during the school rush hour are congested. During the inclement weather, streets are really congested. 3. Chairman Lee Beening asked Principal Gerri.DelBaccio about expanding the No Parking Zone on the northside of Isabella St. Principal DelBaccio said that parents use the northside of Isabella St to drop off kindergarten students. Therefore, Fairview School wants parking restrictions as recommended by the Engineering Staff. Fairview School does not want to expand the No Parking Zone. Commissioner Andy Mitchell, seconded by Commissioner Chuck Bencic, moved to approve the change recommended by the Engineering Staff. The motion was approved by a vote of 8-0. C) WESTBOUND ONE-WAY STREET DESIGNATION ON FROST DR BETWEEN CYPRESS DR AND CIRCLE DR AND SOUTHBOUND ONE-WAY STREET DESIGNATION ON CIRCLE DRIVE BETWEEN FROST DR AND COTTONWOOD DR a) Background Information Staff & School Comments: Due to congestion on the streets surrounding Robert Frost School, the Principal) Linda Allison requested the above one-way restrictions to improve the safely of children. Principal Allison noted similar one-way street designations in front of Forest View and Lions schools to improve traffic flow and the safety of children. A total of 24 surveys were sent out in December, 1996 to collect and analyze the resident's opinion. 12 surveys were returned to the Village. 10 residents favored and 2 residents were against the proposed parking restrictions and one way street designation. The one-way street designation will improve the traffic flow and the safety of schools children. Additionally, the majority of residents favored the one-way street designation. Therefore, the Village Traffic Engineer recommends: 1. Westbound One -Way Street Designation on Frost Dr between Cypress Dr and Circle Dr 2. Southbound One -Way Street Designation on Circle Dr between Frost Dr and Cottonwood Dr 3. No -Right Turn from Cottonwood Dr onto Circle Dr 4. No -Left Turn from Cottonwood Dr onto Circle Dr between 8:00 A.M. and 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M. during schooldays. b) Discussion Mr. & Mrs. McLeod of 1407 Circle Dr and Ms. Esther Lake of 1408 Circle Dr said the following: 1. They are against the one-way street designation because they will be affected the most. 2. They have lived there for 25 years. They did not observe any accidents. 3. Parents should be responsible for their children's safety. Residents should not be inconvenienced. 4. Part-time one-way street designation does not make sense to them. Mr. McLeod said that he may have to move his cars if his car is parked against the one-way designation. Sean Won said that he does not have to move his car as long as the car is parked. Chairman Lee Beening said that streets surrounding several schools in the Village are designated as one-way to improve the safety of school children. 5. One-way street will not make streets safer to children. Only the police presence will make streets safer. 6. They wanted to know the results of the survey. Chairman Lee Beening said that 11 out of 19 residents gave positive responses to the one-way street designation in the first survey, done by Mr. Nevin bless, a member of the Concerned' Citizens Group, The Village performed another survey in December, 1996. A total 24 surveys were sent out. 12 surveys were returned. 10 residents favored and 2 residents were against the proposed ore -way street designation. Chairman Lee Beening said that. the majority of the residents supported the proposed one-way street. designation. Robert Frost School Principal Linda Allison said that the following: Robert Frost School is to be renovated starting June 1997, 11 2. The Renovation Committee studied two options to improve the safety of school children. One option was to provide a turn around in the school property, Another option was to provide a curb out, Neither of these options was recommended doe to the site configuration problems. However, site improvement plans for the school are under review by the village staff. The engineering staff will work with the school to determine if onsite modifications can be made to provide for onsite loading and unloading of students. If this can be accomplished then these one way street designations may serve as only an interim solution. 3. Therefore, Robert Frost School requested the above one-way street designation. Commissioner Joan Bjork said that she lives near Forest View School and Estates Or has been designated as one-way during school hours. Commissioner Bjork said that this one way street designation inconvenienced her but it also will make streets safer for School children. Commissioner Phyllis Moliere said that the time limitation could be shortened. Principal Allison agreed that the time limitation could be shortened as follows: from 8:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. & 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. to 8:30 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. & 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. First, the Safety Commission voted on the following restriction: 1. Westbound One -Way Street Designation on Frost Dr between Cypress Dr and Circle Dr 2. Southbound One -Way Street Designation on Circle Dr between Frost Dr and Cottonwood Dr 3. No -Right Turn from Cottonwood Dr onto Circle Dr 4. No -Left Turn from Cottonwood Dr onto Circle Dr Commissioner Joan Bjork, seconded by Commissioner Nancy Bobikewicz, moved to approve the Engineering Staff recommendation. The motion was approved by a vote of 7-1. Commissioner Andy Mitchell voted against the motion. Second, the Safety Commission voted on the following time limitation: 8:30 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. & 3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. during School Days Commissioner Chuck Bencic, seconded by Commissioner Andy Mitchell, moved to approve the above time limitation. The motion was approved by a vote of 8-0. D) PARKING RESTRICTION ON THE WESTSIDE OF MAPLE STREET BETWEEN CENTRAL ROAD AND 100 FT SOUTH OF CENTRAL ROAD a) Background Information Police & Staff Comments: Mount Prospect police department requested a parking restriction change on the Westside of Maple Street between Central Road and 100 ft south of Central Road to provide an unobstructed view for the northbound drivers (especially drivers of fire engines, ambulances and police patrol cars). This parking restriction change affects only two houses 1 South and 2 South Maple Street. Therefore, two surveys were sent out in December, 1996 to collect and analyze the resident's opinion. Only one survey was returned to the Village and was against the proposed change. This parking restriction will provide an unobstructed view for the northbound drivers and make this intersection safer. Therefore, the Village Traffic Engineer recommends the following change: From 2 Hour Parking Limit To No Parking Any Time on the westside of Maple Street from Central Road to 100 ft south of Central Road b) Discussion Chairman Lee Beening explained the proposed parking restriction. Ted Adamczk said that parked cars on the westside of Maple Street are sight obstructions for the northbound drivers. Ted Adamczyk, seconded by Commissioner Andy Mitchell, moved to approve the change recommended by the Engineering Staff. The motion was approved by a vote of 8-0. E) 3-WAY STOP SIGN REQUEST at MEADOW/STRATFORD & WEDGEWOOD/STRATFORD a) Background Information Resident Comments: Vehicles are speeding through these intersections because sidewalks do not exist on Meadow and Wedgewood Lanes, pedestrians walk on or along the street. Staff Comments: 1) Accidents A search of the accident reports indicated: Meadow Lane and Stratford Place No Accidents at this intersection in the last 5 years. Wedgewood Lane and Stratford Place Only one accident at this intersection in the last five years. The above accident records do not meet the stop sign warrant (minimum five accidents per year) for the Multi -Way Stop Warrants. 2) Speeding Problem Speed studies were performed on Meadow Lane and Wedgewood Lane between Monday, August 12, 1996 and Wednesday, August 14, 1996. The 85th percentile speed of Meadow Lane was 25 mph and that of Wedgewood Lane was 33 mph while the speed limits of these streets are 20 mph. 3) Traffic Volume The minimum traffic volume for the multi -way stop sign warrant is 500 vehicles/hour for an eight hour period (500 x 8 = 4000 cars/8 hrs). The 24 hour traffic volume at the Meadow and Stratford intersection is approximately 240 cars which is 6% of the stop sign warrant and the 24 hour traffic volume at the Wedgewood/Stratford is approximately 420 cars which is 11 % of the stop sign warrant. 4) Sight Obstruction A number of mature parkway trees are located at these intersections. However, these parkway trees do not present sight obstruction problems. 5) Survey Results A total of 29 surveys were sent out in January, 1997 to collect and analyze the resident's opinion. 20 surveys were returned to the Village. 13 residents favored and 7 residents were against the 3-way stop signs at Meadow/Stratford and Wedgewood/Stratford intersections. The intersections of Meadow/Stratford and Wedgewood/Stratford do not meet the multi -way stop sign warrants. fJ Therefore, the Village Traffic Engineer recommends: The existing one-way Yield Signs on Stratford Place at Meadow Lane and Wedgewood Lane should not be removed and replaced with 3-way stop signs. b) Discussion Commissioner Nancy Bobikewicz said the following: 1. Trustee Hoefert instructed the Village Traffic Engineer to process this 3- way stop sign request. 2. This subdivision is bordered by three major streets (Rand/Euclid/Elmhurst). This subdivision has experienced cut through traffic and speeding. 3. Due to speeding, the speed limits of the streets were reduced to 20 mph and children at play signs were installed last year. This did not slow down the traffic. 4. This subdivision does not have sidewalks and streets are narrow (only 18' wide). Chairman Lee Beening said that the Village asked the residents about installing sidewalks about ten years ago. The residents wanted to maintain the rural atmosphere at that time. Therefore, the Village did not install sidewalks. 5. Some residents wanted to have two-way stop signs instead of 3-way stop signs. Commissioner Nancy Bobikewicz understood that this intersection does not meet the stop sign warrants. But she said that 3-way stop signs at these intersections should be considered because most of the stop signs in the Village may not meet the stop sign warrants. Chairman Lee Beening said that most of the unwarranted stop signs were installed before the area was incorporated into the Village. No motion was made concerning this 3-way stop sign request. F) 3-WAY STOP SIGN REQUEST at SUNSET RD & LOUIS ST a) Background Information Resident Observations: 1) Vehicles are speeding through this intersection 2) Sunrise Park is located adjacent to this intersection. Staff Observations: 1) Accidents There have been No Accidents at this intersection since 1992 10 The above accident records do not meet the stop sign warrant (minimum five accidents per year) for the Multi -Way Stop Warrants. 2) Speeding A representative speed survey was performed on Sunset Road west of Louis Street between Monday, January 6, 1997 and Wednesday, January 8, 1997. The 85th percentile speed of this intersection is 34 - 37 mph while the speed limits of Sunset Rd & Louis St are 25 mph. 3) Traffic Volume The minimum traffic volume for the multi -way stop sign warrant is 500 vehicles/hour for an eight hour period (500 x 8 = 4000 cars/8 hrs). The traffic volume at this intersection (170 cars/8 hrs) is approximately 4% of the stop sign warrant. 4) Sight Obstruction A number of parkway trees are located at the intersection. However, these parkway trees do not present sight obstruction problems. 5) Survey Results A total of 10 surveys were sent out in December, 1996 to collect and analyze the resident's opinion. 7 surveys were returned to the Village. 5 residents favored and 2 resident were against the 3-way stop sign at Sunset Road and Louis Street. The intersection of Sunset Road and Louis Street does not meet the multi -way stop sign warrants. Therefore, the Village Traffic Engineer recommended: 3-way stop signs at the intersection of Sunset Road and Louis Street should not be installed. b) Discussion Chairman Lee Beening explained the stop sign study performed by the Engineering Staff and said that this intersection does not meet the stop sign warrants. Commissioner Joan Bjork also said that this intersection does not meet stop sign warrants. Commissioner Andy Mitchell said that there are no speed limit signs on Sunset Road west of Louis Street for westbound traffic. Sean Won said that he will check Sunset Road and have additional speed limit signs installed if needed. 11 Commissioner Andy Mitchell, seconded by Chuck Bencic, moved to deny 3-way stop signs at Sunset Road and Louis Street. The motion was approved by a vote of 8-0. Chairman Lee Beening announced that the March Safety Commission Meeting will be held on Saturday, March 15, 1997 at the Christian Life Church at 400 E. Gregory Street to discuss the turn restrictions at the intersections of Rand/Isabella, Rand/Louis and Rand/Henry. VI. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to discuss, the Safety Commission voted 8-0 to adjourn at 9:33 P.M., upon the motion of Commissioner Chuck Bencic. Commissioner Andy Mitchell seconded the motion. Respectfully submitted, Sean S.M. 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T.✓HE ABOVE RESTRICTIONS ARE FOR 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM do 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM DURING SCHOOL DAYS ONLY. n U — W W (3) — -+� C Q c -� _ -- 0 Q) U w U U Q -� w 0 a) :D CD -0 .� Q E o- z w — 0 M o Cn ° w � Q) U Q U O C 0 n O O °- — Z ..,J E c- � O �- 0 A MUST 4SET �l VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING ATTENDANCE SHEET FEBRUARY 10, 1997 NAME ADDRESS PHONE Nth. tk R.✓ t�►�J � o � a CQ,e4'-ri Del Bock, o 3e o ,J, C,-: V-v e v 3 Y-73 a—o Es fA_ XAKZees F9,; 5 eyPv e v i e-IP7 CI / o 7 S', C, 1�, la- al ,�- Cg - 11934, z /V, "'.x ',.. W� PLEASE SIGN-UP AND PICKUP THE AGENDAI 2i(v3(-7Sae