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Hansel Dr. Res. Parking Permit District October 12, 2006 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Hansel Drive City Engineer Gus Psihoyos is recommending the establishment of a Residential Parking Permit District for Hansel Drive between Keystone Drive and Keymont Drive and regulated from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. He further recommends that a public hearing be set for November 6, 2006. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. Michael C. Van Milligen MCVM/ksf Attachment cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager Gus Psihoyos, City Engineering D~~~E ~c/k.~ MEMORANDUM October 9, 2006 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer SUBJECT: Hansel Drive INTRODUCTION This is in response to an August 29, 2006 petition to establish a Residential Parking Permit District (RPPD) on Hansel Drive between Keystone Drive and Keymont Drive. 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 August 29, 2006, represents in excess of 60 percent (60%) of the dwelling units along Hansel Drive between Keystone Drive and Keymont Drive, 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. At its August 7, 2006 meeting, the City Council adopted an ordinance designating as Residential Parking Permit District H, Vizaleea Drive and Keymont Drive from Keyway Drive to its westerly terminus. The time and days requested by the petitioners on Hansel Drive correspond to those in District H. Therefore, Hansel Drive should be added to District H. In addition to the Hansel Drive petition, a resident on Phyllrich Drive (that is directly east of Hansel Drive) recently requested information regarding procedures and requirements for Residential Parking Permit Districts. RECOMMENDATION Since the parking study indicates that the parking conditions on Hansel Drive meet the criteria necessary for the establishment of a Residential Parking Permit District, I recommend that Hansel Drive between Keystone Drive and Keymont Drive 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 Hansel Drive between Keystone Drive and Keymont Drive, 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 November 6, 2006 on the proposed Residential Parking Permit District on Hansel Drive between Keystone Drive and Keymont Drive. Prepared by Bill Schlickman, Traffic Engineering Assistant cc: Bill Schlickman, Traffic Engineering Assistant RESOLUTION NO. 506-06 RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON ESTABLISHING A RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT DISTRICT ON HANSEL DRIVE FROM KEYSTONE DRIVE TO KEYMONT DRIV~__.. 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: Hansel Drive, from Keystone Drive to Keymont Drive 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 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 Hanse! Drive from Keystone Drive to Keymont Drive, 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 November 6, 2006. Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day of October, 2006. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk KEYSTONE . . . . .. ~ .. w .. ~ .. <( .. J: . . . . . ..- .. . . . i:5. . ~. . rs. · -. . >. . . . . . . . . . . . J: o R ~ ~ >- J: c.. o ~ 0:: o Z KEYMO~ -- -..- PENN EXISTING SITE LOCATION MAP 1" = 400' ~ ~ w ~ KEYSTONE .. .. .. .. .. ~.. .. w.. .. en.. .. ~.. .. J:.. . . . . . . . . . ..I11III . . . i:5. . ~. . rs: : >. . . . . . . . . . . . J: o 0 0:: Z ~ ::s ~ 0:: ~ 0 c.. Z .. - .... KEYMONT ~ ~ w ~ PROPOSED - - · - PERMIT PARKING ONLY ~ VICINITY MAP 1" = 1200' ~ NORTH EXHIBIT A PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING HANSEL STREET ~ DUBWuE S~ tie S{zit:a /1/' ,0" ~-?' Honorable Mayor and City Council 08-22-06 On behalf of the residents of Hansel Drive, I have been chosen to address the status of our street becoming a parking street for Hempstead High School. As seen at the City council meeting on August 7tJo 2006 it is very clear that there is a significant problem with students parking and behavior. We on Hansel Drive know this problem is not going away, and will continue on our street. Now there becomes a new problem, students not only will be congesting the street with parking, littering, and rude behavior as has been a continuous problem for years, Now there will be students crossing between homes and in the process bringing trash as well as discomfort to the residents especially the elderly. The students from the August 7th meeting had even slated that the trash will continue and everyone knows the behavior will as well. Disregard for what is not there's will continue. We on Hansel Drive do not want to deal with this even for one year. With these concerns we are requesting a Residential Parking Permit District for Hansel Drive. Our only resolution that we can recommend is to have an ofT campus parking lot that the students can park in and then be bused to school but residential parking is not an answer at all. We on Hansel drive have put together a petition, which consists of every residence except one from the street this petition is enclosed for your records and review. Also enclosed is the letter sent out to our neighborhood by Hempstead High School. We would like to request a public hearing on this issue as soon as possible. Sincerely Mr. Shannon Mussman (~/ 1885 Hansel Drive'- ~ Dubuque, Iowa 52002 t./~ ' 563-582-2237 Cc. City Engineer ~. j 3715 Pennsylvania Ave.. Dubuque, IA 52002-3792 Phone 563-552.5200 FAX 563-552-5231 WWW.hempstead.dubuque.k12.ia.us August lO, 2006 Dear Hempstead Neighbor, School at Hempstead will begin again soon with the 2006-2007 school year. As a neighbor of Hempstead, I wanted to inform you of severa1 receat changes that may have an impact upon you. Our goal is to sbare our neighborhood with you as a positive experience for all. This week the Dubuque City Council added Vizaleea and Keymont StRels as a Resideatial Parking Permit District (RPPD) between the hours of 7:00 am and 3:00 Pm, MomIaythrough Friday. The neighbors on those streets requested this status from the City Council because of parking congestion and problems resulting from Hempstead Itl'Mw' parking on diose streets. Students will not be able to park on those streets any looger. The neighbors to our west (Rosemont) and to our south (Lucy Drive, Amy Court) have previously bad their streets designated as a RPPD. Your street now becomes one of the closest off' campus parking areas for some SlIIdeaIs. On campus we have 650 parking spaces and about 460 8R set aside for student puking. We issue parking permits to all juniors and seniors (about 870 studeuts this fiI1l) knowing that not every student drives everyday. We do not issue parking permits to sophomores or ftllshmen. We encourage students to ClUpOOI, take the bus, ride a bike, or be transporlr:d by others to scbooI. About 75-loo SlIIdeaIs choose to drive and park off' campus daily. We expect our studeuls to be courteous, respectful, and environmenta1ly aware. If there is cause for concern, please contact the school (552-5208) and we will assist in working with any misbehaviors of identified students. Please try to obtain the license plate oumber if a vehicle causes concern. We 8R not staIfed to patrol the neighborhood, but would be willing to come to your street should a concern arise. Our school liaison with the Dubuque Police Department is Officer Becky Stieber and she can be readied at 589-4410. As you may have noticed, our school is under renovation through August 2008 and we have lost some parking due to constructiou worlcer vehicles and construction zones. We continue to explore ideas to improve the parlcing situation and welcome your SU8llestions. Sincerel~, ~ . 7;b."...:~ /tC.:..{ i-- David Olson Principal Principal David A. Olson ASSistant PrinCIpals J. Lee Kolker Cynth.a Oldenksmp Shane J. Oswald Tom Meissner, ActiVIties/Athletics NO STUDENT PARKING PETITION Because of the recent changes made by the "Dubuque City Council" in regards to parking on Vizaleea and Keymont Streets between the hours of 7:00 am and 3:00pm, which makes these streets "Residential Parking Permit Districts (RPPD)", we tbe following property owners on Hansel Dr.. mowing tbat tbese changes will make Hansel Dr. tbe closest parking street for Hempstead Students (whicb will create congestion on tbis street and otber problems), respectfully petition tbe Dubuque City Council to immediately make Hansel Drive a "Residential Parking Permit District (RPPD) between tbe bours of 7:00am and 3:00pm Monday tbrough Friday: (NOTE" See attached letter from Hemnstead Princinal"David Olsou" j..../dQ.w) A...J\ ..lJd).,.,v Jt;('1~ khr-A1.4M/L "ll\.. ~~.I0UL. "'2..4 . . . Lv/~ , NO STUDENT PARKING PETITION Because of the recent changes made by the "Dubuque City Council" in regards to parking on Vizaleea and Keymont Streets between the hours of 7:00 am and 3:00pm, which makes these streets "Residential Parking Permit Districts (RPPD)", we the following property owners on Hansel Dr., knowing that these changes will make Hansel Dr. the closest parking street for Hempstead Students (which will create congestion on this street and other problems), respectfully petition the Dubuque City Council to immediately make Hansel Drive a "Residential Parking Permit District (RPPD) between the hours of 7:00am and 3:00pm Monday through Friday: (NOTE" See attached letter from Hemostead Princinal "David Olson" ~flu. ~'1f , .