Amy Court Petition Parking PermCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
April 10, 2001
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Amy Court Petition for Residential Parking Permit District
In response to a December 6, 2000 petition to establish a Residential Parking Permit
District (RPPD) on Amy Court, Public Works Director Mike Koch recommends that Amy
Court be designated as a RPPD, and further recommends that this be set for public
hearing on May 21, 2001.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Michael A. Koch, Public Works Director
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
April 9, 2001
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Michael A. Koch, Public Works Director /~-~/~/M/
Amy Court Petition for Residential Parking Permit District
INTRODUCTION
This is in response to a December 6, 2000 petition to establish a Residential
Parking Permit District (RPPD) on Amy Court.
BACKGROUND
In 1985, the City adopted an ordinance providing for the establishment of
Residential Parking Permit Districts. The purpose of such districts is to
reduce traffic congestion resulting from the use of parking within residential
districts by persons not residing within the district, to protect the residents
of these districts from an unreasonable burden in gaining access to their
residences, to preserve the character of such districts as residential districts,
and other various purposes. A Residential Parking Permit District designation
can be made only after a petition of residents representing 60 percent (60%)
of the dwelling units in a proposed area is received, a parking study is
conducted by the City Engineer, and a public hearing is held by the City
Council.
To be eligible for an RPPD designation, the proposed district must include at
least four (4) block faces or contain 50 parking spaces, must have at least
80 percent (80%) of the curbside parking utilized during peak periods, and
must have at least 25 percent (25%) of such utilization by non-residents of
the area. A petition may be considered for an area which contains less than
four (4) adjacent block faces or fifty (50) curb parking spaces if there are
extenuating conditions that render such requirement unreasonable. Upon the
recommendation of the City Manager, such requirement may be waived by
the City Council if it finds that the proposed residential district is isolated or
separated from other residential areas by topographical features or by
commercial area. Upon designation as an RPPD, no one can park curbside in
the district during the restricted hours without a residential or guest parking
permit.
DISCUSSION
The petition which was submitted on December 6, 2000, represents in
excess of 60 percent (60%) of the dwelling units along Amy Court, as is
required under the ordinance. The petition requests that the parking
restriction be effective between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily, except
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
The City's parking study of this area indicates that during the requested time
period, at least 80 percent (80%) of the curbside spaces were utilized, and
at least 25 percent (25%) of such curbside parking spaces were utilized by
non-resident parkers. The petition, therefore, meets the requirements of the
RPPD ordinance.
City staff met with the Dubuque Community School District staff and the
principal of Hempstead High School to discuss the petition. School staff has
indicated that they intend to construct additional parking on campus and
would not oppose the petition.
RECOMMENDATION
Since the parking study indicates that the parking conditions on Amy Court
meet the criteria necessary for the establishment of a Residential Parking
Permit District, I would recommend that Amy Court be designated as a
RPPD. I would recommend that the district parking regulations be from 7
a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
I would further recommend that the City Council set a public hearing on the
designation, of Amy Court as a Residential Parking Permit District between
the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily, except Saturdays, Sundays, and
holidays. After the public hearing, the City Council may reject the petition,
adopt an ordinance designating the proposed area as a Residential Parking
Permit, or adopt an ordinance modifying the proposed district. The City
Council may also adopt alternate hours other than the 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
parking restriction daily except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. If,
however, the hours or days are modified the City Council must create a new
parking district.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
The City Council is requested to adopt the attached resolution setting a
public hearing on May 21 on the proposed Residential Parking Permit District
on Amy Court,
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Prepared by Bill Schlickman, Traffic Engineering Assistant
RESOLUTION NO.162-01
RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON ESTABLISHING A
RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT DISTRICT ON AMY COURT FROM
MARJORIE CIRCLE TO THE NORTHERLY END
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, pursuant to Section 32-383 of the Code of
Ordinances, has received a petition containing sufficient signatures requesting
that an area described as follows be designated as a Residential Parking Permit
District:
Amy Court, from Marjode Cimle to the northerly end; and
Whereas, pursuant to said Section 32-383, the City Manager has caused
a parking study of the area identified above to be undertaken and which study
shows at least 80 percent (80%) of the curbside parking spaces in the proposed
parking permit district were utilized during peak periods, and at least 25 percent
of the curbside parking spaces in the proposed parking permit were utilized by
non-resident parking; and
Whereas, the City Manager, based upon the results of the study, and in
accordance with Section 32-383, recommends that the area be designated as a
Residential Parking Permit District and that the City Council set a public hearing
on the petition to establish such area as a Residential Parking Permit District and
the hours such parking restrictions are to be in effect.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City Council finds and determines that a valid
petition has been received for the designation of Amy Court from Marjorie Circle
to the northerly end as a Residential Parking Permit District.
Section 2. That the Residential Parking Permit District hours be
effective between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily, except Saturdays,
Sundays, and holidays.
Section 3, That the City Clerk be authorized and directed to publish a
notice of public hearing on the designation of the above described area as a
Residential Parking Permit District, to be held on May 21, 2001.
2001,
Attest:
Passed, approved and adopted this
16th day of April, 2001. .,
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Prepared by: Bill Schlickman, Engineednq Dysion Address: 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001-4864
ORDINANCE NO. -0t
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, BY MODIFYING SUBSECTION (a) OF
SECTION 32-397 THEREOF PROVIDING FOR THE DESIGNATION OF
AMY COURT FROM MARJORIE CIRCLE TO THE NORTHERLY END
AS A RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT DISTRICT
Whereas, Sections 32-381 through 32-393 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Dubuque, Iowa, empowers the City Council to establish a Residential
Parking Permit Distdct upon receipt of a valid petition and the finding of certain
conditions; and
Whereas, a valid petition has been received to declare an area described
as follows as a Residential Parking Permit District.
Amy Court, from Marjorie Circle to the northerly end; and
Whereas, the City Manger has caused a parking study of the above
identified area to be conducted, and which study has established that the area
meets the criteria as established in Section 32-383 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Dubuque, Iowa;
At least 80 percent (80%) of the curbside parking spaces in the
proposed Parking Permit District were utilized during peak periods;
and
At least 25 percent (25%) of the curbside parking spaces in the
proposed Parking Permit District were utilized by nonresident
parkers; and
Whereas, the City Manager, based upon the petition and the results of the
parking study, recommends to the City Council that the area be designated as a
Residential Parking Permit District during the hours of 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily,
except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays; and
Whereas the City Council, pursuant to public notice on
., 2001, in the City of Dubuque Telegraph Herald, a
newspaper of general circulation, met in session on the
2001, at 6:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Stout Public Library for the purpose of hearing
all interested persons and representatives of organizations and to consider any
and all objections which have been filed to the proposed designation of the
above area as a Residential Parking Permit District during the hours of 7 a.m. to
3 p.m., daily except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays; and
Whereas, all interested parties have been given an opportunity to be
heard and all objections have been duly considered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That a petition containing the required number of signatures
and meeting the intent and purpose of Section 32-381 through 32°393 of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, has been received by the City
of Dubuque.
Section 2. That any and all objections to the designation of the area as
a Residential Parking Permit District during the hours of 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily,
except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays be and same are overruled.
Section 3. That the recommendation of the City Manager based upon
the petition and the parking study to designate the area as a Residential Parking
Permit District during the hours of 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, except Saturdays,
Sundays, and holidays, is hereby approved and accepted.
Section 4. That the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
be amended by deleting from Subsection (a) of Section 32-397 as follows:
"Sec. 32-397.
Residential Parking Permit District "D".
a)
The following described area constitutes a Residential Parking
Permit District designated as Residential Parking Permit District
"D":
Lucy Drive, from Pennsylvania Avenue to Welu Drive
Section 5. That the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
be amended by adding to Subsection (a) of Section 32-397 as follows:
a)
The following described area constitutes a Residential Parking
Permit District designated as Residential Parking Permit District
Lucy Drive, from Pennsylvania Avenue to Welu Drive
Amy Court, from Marjorie Circle to the Northerly End
Section 6. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to mail to every
dwelling unit within the designated district the documents prescribed by Section
32-385 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
2001.
Passed, approved and adopted this __ day of
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Patrick and Marilyn Mulligan
1626 Amy Court
Dubuque, k& 52002
Office Ph: 5894790
Home Ph: 583-2262
To: Dubuque City Clerk
I'his petition concerns the adoption ora Residential Parking Permit Desigmtion on Amy Court,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Students from Hempstead H/gh School have consistently shown disrespect with reckless driving
and parking habits on our slreet. Often many of the Amy Court residents haven't received mail
because of students parking in front of mailboxes. Trespassing and littering are both issues along
with obnoxious behavior among the students parking in our neighborhood.
Amy Court Cul-de-sac has had quite a turnover in residents in the last three years. Could you
please make Amy Court a res/dent/al parking permi~ des/gnat/on area once again.
Eighty three percent (83%) o£the residents on our street approve of this idea. You will find the
map below and signed petition following:
MAP OF AMY COURT
North
CI1¥ OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
PETITION FOR RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT DISTRICT DESIGNATION
the undersigned citizens, residing on the Following street(s) respectfully
petition the CJty Council to establish a Residential Parking Permit District
(RPPD) with the following boundaries
between the hours of 7r°°AMand J'~c PM daily, except~Jays
Streets included within the requested RPPD include
We ~ign with the knowledge that t~ a Residential Parking Permit District is
designated an annual fee of ten do/lars ($I0.00) shall be charged per vehicle
for a Residential Parking Permtt; not more than two (2} Residential Parking
Permits shall be issued to any dwelling unit, and only vehicles with a permit
shall be allowed to park curb side in the. district between the hours
tdenLtfted above and as identified by City Council. (The annual fee is
subject to change by City Council action.)
* £over letter explaining request and map showing the boundaries Of the
proposed district must accompany petition.
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