HomeMy WebLinkAboutTraffic Commission 2009-11-12MINUTES OF THE 651st REGULAR MEETING
OF THE LIVONIA TRAFFIC COMMISSION
The 651st Regular meeting of the Livonia Traffic Commission was held in the third Floor
conference room at City Hall on Thursday November 12, 2009 and called to order by Chairman
Joe Steele_
PRESENT_ Commissioners Gordon Draper, Jim Pulicelli, Kevin Purdy, John Katers, Gordon SL
John, Sergeant Dave Stud[, and Todd Zilincik, City Engineer_ Also present Bruce Tenniswood,
34921 Beacon, Brian Malanowski, 15975 Hanson, Erin O'Brien, 14953 Patlerewski, Ian WiShaw,
PO Box 530397_
The minutes of the meeting of September 10, 2009 were reviewed_
Upon a motion by Mr. Draper, seconded by Mr_ Katers, and approved, d was
9945 RESOLVED, That the commission minutes for September 10, 2009 be approved
as presented
The commission reviewed the request tram Enn O'Brien, 14953 Paderewski, for NO PARKING
AT ANYTIME signs for Jamison from Middlebek to Paderewski..Ms. O'Brien stated her concern
was the Saturday and Sunday parking of parishioners of Sl. Genevieve Church. Although there
is ample parking on the church property, the street parking is closer to the church door.
Therefore, both sides of Jamison is congested with parketl cars during mass which causes
obstruction of drivers view entering Jamison from the side streets from Middlebelt to Padenewski.
Sgt Studt stated W would talk to the priest at the church and ask him to encourage his
parishioners to use the church parking lot rather than the street
Bruce Tenniswood, 34921 Beacon, addressed the commission on his concerns for heavy traffic
during rush hour on eastbound Plymouh to northbound Stark. He requested L to be posted NO
THROUGH TRAFFIC. The chairman informed him that this was a public raatl and could not be
posted as this SgL Stutlt stated he would have a speed trailer sent to the area to check the
tmffc0ow_
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The commission reviewed the Police Department's recommendations for the intersections of
Lyndon and Hubbard, Lyndon and Yale, and Lyndon and Henry Rug
Upon a motion by Mr. Priddy, seconded by Mr_ St John, and approved, d was
0946 RESOLVED, That the commission approves the following recommendations_
Re: Lyndonand Hubbard
Remove STOP sign on Lyndon, leave STOP sign at Hubbard
Re: Lyndon and Yale
Remove STOP sign for Lyndon, leave STOP sign for Yale
Re_ Lyntlon and Henry Ruff
Remove STOP signs for Lyndon, leave STOP sign for Henry Rug
The commission reviewed the Police Departments speer] evaluation
of Ha from Joy Read to Ann Arbor Roar]_
Upon a motion by Mr. Priddy, seconded by Mr Draper, and approved, it was
0947 RESOLVED, That the commission approves a speed limit of 30 mph on Ha Rd
tram Joy Rd. to Ann Arbor Rd.
The commission reviewed the request from the Police Department to remove NO PARKING signs
on Levan tram Plymouth Rd_ to Five Mile Rd.
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Upon a motion by Mr Purdy, seconder] by Mr St John, and approved, d was
0949 RESOLVED, That the commission approves the removal of NO PARKING signs on Levan
tram Plymouth Rd. to Five Mile Rd.
OPPOSE_ Mr Draper
The commission reviewed the Police Departments request to remove lane usage signs for
eastbound Schoolemft west of Middlebe9; westbound Schoolemft east of Women
wes(bnwd Schoolcraft east of Levan.
Upon a motion by Mr St John, seconded by Mr Pulicelli, and approved, d was
0949 RESOLVED, That the commission approves the removal of lane usage signs for
eastbourA Schoolemft west of Middlebe9; westbound Schoolemft east of Women
westbound Schoolcraft east of Levan
The commission reviewed the Police Department's request to post LEFT LANE MUST TURN
LEFT (R�7) for westbound Schoolcraft east of Farmington and westbound Schoolemft east of
Newbugh_
Upon a motion by Mr Draper, seconded by Mr Katers, and approved, L was
09-50 RESOLVED, That the commission approves the request to post LEFT LANE MUST TURN
LEFT (R3-7) for westbowd Schoolcraft east of Farmington and westbound Schoolemft most of
Newburgh
The commission reviewed the request tram Tina Gilver, 30407 Hoy, to remove NO PARKING
signs and replace them with SPEED LIMIT signs on Henry Rut between Lyndon and Five Mile_
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Upon a motion by Mr St John, seconded! by Mr Policelli, and approved, L was
0950 RESOLVED, That the commission will take an further action on the request to remove NO
PARKING signs and replace them with SPEED LIMIT signs on Henry Ruff between Lyndon and
Five Mile_
Upon a motion by Mr Deeper, seconded! by Mr. St. John, and approved, it was
RESOLVED, that the mmmission approves the following Traffic Control Orders:
09-23 Sec on 23
Remove signs and pavement markings that allow the right two lanes to tum right
from westbound Schoolcaft to northbound Middlebelt
Post RIGHT LANE MUST TURN RIGHT for westbound Schoolcaft to northbound
Middlebelt
09 -TA Sec on 22
Remove signs and pavement markings that allow the right two lanes to turn right
from westbound Schoolcaft to northbound Farmington.
Post RIGHT LANE MUST TURN RIGHT for westbound Schoolcaft to northbound!
Farmington
09-25 Section 31
Post speed limit on His between Joy and Ann Arbor Read as 30 miles per hour
09-26 Secton 20. 29
Remove NO PARKING signs on Levan between Plymouth Road and Five Mile.
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09-27 Sec on 22
Post LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT )R3-7) for westbountl Schoolcaft east of
Farmington
09-29 Section 20
Post LEFT LANE MUST TURN LEFT )R3-7) for westbound Schoolcaft east of
Newburgh
Upon a motion by Mr. Deeper, seconded! by Mr. Priddy, and approved, L was
RESOLVED, that the meeting be adjourned at 9 W p in_
NEXT MEETING: December 10, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall
WINNIE KIRBY, Recording Secretary