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MEMORANDUM
July 10, 2006
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Vizaleea Drive and Keymont Drive
On June 5, 2006, a petition was received to establish a Residential Parking Permit
District (RPPD) on Vizaleea Drive between Pennsylvania Avenue and Keystone Drive
and Keymont Drive from Keyway Drive to its westerly terminus. The parking studies
indicate that the parking conditions in this area meet the criteria necessary for
establishing a RPPD.
City Engineer Gus Psihoyos recommends City Council approval of a Residential
Parking Permit District on Vizaleea Drive between Pennsylvania Avenue and Keystone
Drive and Keymont Drive from Keyway Drive to its westerly terminus between the hours
of 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. It is further
recommended that a public hearing be set for August 7,2006 on this matter.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
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MEMORANDUM
July 7,2006
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM:
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
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SUBJECT: Vizaleea Drive and Keymont Drive
INTRODUCTION
This is in response to a June 5, 2006 petition to establish a Residential Parking Permit
District (RPPD) on Vizaleea Drive between Pennsylvania Avenue and Keystone Drive
and Keymont Drive from Keyway Drive to its westerly terminus.
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 a 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 of 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 June 5, 2006, represents in excess of 60 percent
(60%) of the dwelling units along Vizaleea Drive between Pennsylvania Avenue and
Keystone Drive and Keymont Drive from Keyway Drive to its westerly terminus, 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.
RECOMMENDATION
Since the parking study indicates that the parking conditions on Vizaleea Drive and
Keyway Drive meet the criteria necessary for the establishment of a Residential Parking
Permit District, I recommend that Vizaleea Drive between Pennsylvania Avenue and
Keystone Drive and Keymont Drive from Keyway Drive to its westerly terminus, be
designated as a RPPD. I also 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 Vizaleea Drive between Pennsylvania Avenue and Keystone Drive and Keymont
Drive from Keyway Drive to its westerly terminus, as a Residential Parking Permit
District between the hours of 7 a.m. to 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.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
The City Council is requested to adopt the attached resolution setting a public hearing
on August 7, 2006 on the proposed Residential Parking Permit District on Vizaleea
Drive between Pennsylvania Avenue and Keystone Drive and Keymont Drive from
Keyway Drive to its westerly terminus.
Prepared by Bill Schlickman, Traffic Engineering Assistant
cc: Bill Schlickman, Traffic Engineering Assistant
RESOLUTION NO. 321-06
RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON ESTABLISHING A
RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT DISTRICT ON VIZALEEA DRIVE FROM
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE TO KEYSTONE DRIVE AND ON KEYMONT DRIVE
FROM KEYWAY DRIVE TO ITS WESTERLY TERMINUS
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:
Vizaleea Drive, from Pennsylvania Avenue to Keystone Drive
Keymont Drive, from Keyway Drive to its Westerly Terminus
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 (25%) 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
Residenfial 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 Vizaleea Drive from Pennsylvania Avenue to
Keystone Drive and on Keymont Drive from Keyway Drive to its westerly terminus, 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 August 7 2006.
Passed, approved and adopted this 17th day of July, 2006.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
PETITION FOR RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT DISTRICT DESIGNATION
We, the undersigned citizens, residing on the following street(s) respectfully petition the
City Council to establish a Residential Parking Permit District (RPPD) with the f 1I0wing
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Saturday except Sundays and holidays--clrcle requested option).
within the requested RPPD
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We sign with the knowledge that if a Residential Parking Permit District is designated an
annual fee of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be charged per vehicle for a Residential Parking
Permit; 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 identified above and as identified by City Council. (The
annual fee is subject to change by City Council action).
'Cover letter explaining request and map showing the boundaries of the
proposed district must accompany petition.
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