HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-6 Staff Report - Stop Sign at Gardenia and Desert WillowCONSENT ITEM
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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: DON PENMAN, INTERIM CITY MANAGER
FROM: DANIEL BOBADILLA, P.E., DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER
DATE: FEBRUARY 20, 2018
SUBJECT: APPROVE THE INSTALLATION OF FOUR-WAY STOP CONTROL AT THE
INTERSECTION OF GARDENIA DRIVE AND DESERT WILLOW ROAD
SUMMARY:
The intersection of Gardenia Drive and Desert Willow Road is currently controlled by stop signs in the
east and west directions, with no stop control in the north and south directions. Several residents have
requested a four-way stop controlled intersection to improve vehicle and pedestrian safety given the
close proximity to a park. Following this request, a stop sign analysis was conducted to determine if
four-way stop control was warranted. The analysis concluded that four-way stop control was not
warranted. However, site conditions and factors have changed in the last couple of years that now
warrant four-way stop control. The proposed action will approve the installation of four-way stop
control at the intersection of Gardenia Drive and Desert Willow Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council take the following action:
1)Approve the installation of four-way stop control at the intersection of Gardenia Drive and
Desert Willow Avenue.
DISCUSSION:
The installation of a new stop sign requires the satisfaction of certain requirements, or warrants, set by
the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA-MUTCD). Stop signs may be installed
if a minimum of one of the following warrants required under the CA-MUTCD are satisfied:
•Minimum traffic volume on street approaches to the intersection
•Minimum volume of pedestrians crossing at the intersection
•Speed of traffic through the intersection
•Number of accidents at the intersection
•Potential sight obstructions at the intersection
APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
2/20/2018
Four-Way Stop Control at Gardenia Drive and Desert Willow Road
February 20, 2018
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The intersection of Gardenia Drive and Desert Willow Road is currently controlled by stop signs in the
east and west directions, with no control in the north and south directions.
In 2015, Public Works Staff received requests from residents living in the neighborhood to convert the
intersection into a four-way stop control. Following this request, a stop sign analysis was conducted to
determine if four-way stop control was warranted. The analysis concluded that four-way stop control
was not warranted. However, site conditions and factors have changed in the last couple of years that
now warrant four-way stop control. The site conditions and factors include:
• Increased number of pedestrians due to the completion of Citrus Grove Park, located at the
southeast corner of the subject intersection.
• Increased number of motorists as a result of additional homes constructed.
• Tree growth near the intersection has created sight distance restrictions for motorists and
pedestrians.
Installation of the proposed stop signs will mitigate sight distance restrictions, meet driver expectations
in the area, and generally provide a higher level of vehicle and pedestrian safety.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed stop signs, striping, and pavement legends will cost approximately $5,000. Sufficient
funds are available in the Street Maintenance budget to cover this expense.
Prepared by: Fiscal Impact Reviewed by:
Daniel Bobadilla, P.E. Talika M. Johnson
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Director of Finance
Reviewed and Approved: Reviewed and Approved:
Louie F. Lacasella Don Penman
Senior Management Analyst Interim City Manager
Attachment:
1) Exhibit – Proposed Four-Way Stop Sign Installation at Gardenia Drive and Desert Willow Road
PROPOSED FOUR-WAY STOP SIGN INSTALLATION
GARDENIA DRIVE AND DESERT WILLOW ROAD
LEGEND
Proposed Stop Control
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