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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTraffic Commission 2010-06-10MINUTES OF THE 657th REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIVONIA TRAFFIC COMMISSION The 657th Regular meeting of the Livonia Traffic Commission was held in the third Floor conference room at City Hall on Thursday, June 10, 2010, and was called to order by Chairman Joe Steele_ PRESENT: Commissioners Gordon Draper, Jim Policelli, Kevin Purdy, John Katers, along with Police Officer Chris Koft were present VISITORS ATTENDING: Dale Roberts, 37620 Scone Ct, Jeanne McFarlane, 37604 Scone Ct Ronald and Bobbi Jones, 9115 Danzg, John Lann, 36503 Vargo; Darrell Fischer, 9924 Shadyside; all residing in the City of Livonia_ The minutes of the May 13, 2010 meeting were reviewed_ Upon a motion by Mr. Draper, seconded by Mr Prickly it was approved that 10-19 RESOLVED, the commission minutes for May 13, 2010 W approved as presented John Lane presented a situation when numerous vehicles utilize his driveway to Winaround!causing severe damage to his lawn and landscape includingrunning over' underground spnnkler bonds. According W Mr. Leon, vehicles travelling eastbound on Six Mile Road from the vicinity of I-275 miss their turns or business centers and turn northbound at the first traffic controlled intersection (Westbrook). They then use several driveways in the area including his own to tum their vehicles around thus causing dam We. Mr Leon added that this occurs 50 to 100 times daily. After much discussion and interaction from the commission, d was made clear by Joe Steele that a No Left Tum sgn is not an option for Six Mile Road traffic. Upon a motion by Gordon Draper and seconded by John Katers, it was approved by unanimous vote that: 10-19 RESOLVED, to have the Traffic Improvement Association (f W) review all traffic flow conditions on Six Mile Read from 1-275 W Levan Road identifying any potenfial insulations_ Ronald and Bobbi Jones requested a handicap sign in front of their residence so Ronald can park his vehicle. Ronald stated that W is handicapped and owns four vehicles; two of the vehicles are show cars_ A condition arises when he jockeys' cars around for vehicle shows, and at times there is an place to hold a vehicle in front of his house because other neighbors park in front of their property His primaryvehicle is parked daily in the tlnveway. After much discussion that a permanent handicap sign would not be authonzed for his situation, upon a motion by Gordon Draper and seconded by Jim Policelli, it was approval by unanimous vote that 10-20 RESOLVED, that oo further when bythe commission W taken, and that Mr & Mrs_ Jones should discuss parking issues with their neighbors to help clove the condition Darrell Fischer requested a No Parking sign at 9924 Shadyside Street so the school bus can property off- load his special needs son. Other vehicles in the vicinity prevent the bus driver from door to -door service that is required. After much discussion from the commission to help resolve the situation, upon a motion by Gordon Draper and seconded by John Katers, it was approval by unanimous vote that 10-21 RESOLVED, that oo further Won by the commission W taken at this time, and that Mr Fischer wood discuss the matter with his neighbors to request their cooperation with parking of their vehicles_ He would also report back to the mmmlssion at the oe# meebW on July 8, 2010. Depending upon his survey (request), No Parking signs may be an option. Dale Roberts, vnth support tram Jeanne McFarlane, requested No Parking signs on the deabend side of Smoe Court in the areajust west of his residence_ Three unauthorized parking spaces are in the area creating the hazard. Mr_ Roberts stated that at times (presently construction on Schmlaaft Service Drive and during special events.- parties), residents on the Schmlcraft Service Drive park their personal vehicles in this dead end area creating a safety and driving hazard for his family This condition has eased up with the progress of the construction; however, it is still a potential problem_ After much discussion from the commission to resolve the situation, upon a motion by Gordon Draper and seconded by Jim Policelli, it was approved by unanimous vote that 10-22 RESOLVED, that no further action by the commission be taken, and that Mr. Roberts would notify Livonia Police when unauthorizetl ind1widual(s) park a vehide in the center of the three parking spaces (the two spots parallel to the curbs are legal)_ Also the commission authorized a No Outlet sign at the entrance to the subdivision Upon a motion by John Kapers and seconded by Kevin Priddy, d was approved by unanimous vote that 10-23 RESOLVED, that Chairman Joe Steele sign and approve Traffic Control Order (rCO) 10.9. The commission approvetl by consensus to move agenda Rem request of Blind! Person in Area sign request tram Linda Walsh that this agenda Rem by moved to the Thursday, July 8, 2010 Traffic Commission meeting. Upon motion by Kevin Lordly and seconded by Jim Policelli and unanimously adopted, d was RESOLVED, that the meaning be adjourned at 9:10 pm. NEXT MEETING, July 8, 2010, ]:30 pm at City Hall Minutes respectively taken and submitted by Jim Policelli.