HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - August 19, 1987 (73)REVIEW OF EILERS
LANE STREET
CLOSURE STUDY
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 19, 1987
Council was reminded that at the July 15,
1987 Council
meeting, City Council requestOd staff evaluate the request
;rom the Eilers Lane residents to close Eilers Lane E/Lilac
Street.
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A vicinity map and the requested street closure
configuration were presented for Council's approval.
To evaluate this request, staff performed the following
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tasks with the results indicated:
1. Five-day traffic volume count (Wednesday - Sunday);
2. Peak hour turning movement count;
3. Speed survey;
4. Accident record review; and
5. Physical analysis of installing a street closure.
Volumes: The weekday average daily volume is
approximately 1,200 vehicles. The weekend volumes are
somewhat high compared to the weekday counts (Saturday,
1,200; Sunday, 900). The traffic volume on Eilers Lane,
while high compared to a cul-de-sac, is lower than other
through residential streets such as California S/Turner
(1,500) and Lakeshore Drive (2,280).
Destinations: Peak hour turning movement counts showed
that a majority of the motorists using Eilers Lane are not
single-family home residents between Lilac Street and Lower
Sacramento Road.
A num5er of the residents of Woodlake Place Condominiums
(located at the northwest corner of Eilers Lane/Lilac
Street) use Eilers Lane between Lilac Street and Lower
Sacramento Road. In addition, Woodbridge residents use
this segment of Eilers Lane. The peak hour totals are:
Single -Family home Residents: 11"-.
r Woodlake Place: 21
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Woodbridge: 28
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Other North County: 11
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Almost every street in Lodi has motorists other than the
residents of the particular street segment traveling on it
except for cul-de-sacs. For example, Lakeshore Drive has a
daily volume of 2,280 vehicles and a large portion of the
motorists are residents of adjacent subdivisions,
Whispering Oaks and The Meadows, located south and west of
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Lakeshore Drive.:`
Speed: The results of the recent speed survey were
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compared to a survey taken in May 1986:
May 1986 Jul, 1987
85th percentile speed* Westbound 33 rinh 32 mph
Eastbound 34 mph 34 mph
*85th percentile speed is the speed at or below which 85%
of the traffic is moving. This speed is a major factor in
determining the posted speed limit.
The highest speeds observed during the radar survey were 37
mph (westbound) and 38 mph (eastbound). The lowest speeds
observed were 15 mph (westbound) and 19 mph (eastbound).
These speeds are not unusually high. For example, Staff
recently studied Lakeshore Drive at Timberlake Circle. The
85th percentile speed on Lakeshore Drive was 31 mph
(southbound) and 33 mph (northbound).
Accidents: Since construction of Eilers Lane in 1985,
there has been a total of three accidents. Ali three
accidents occurred in 1987 (January - July). One accident
occurred at Eilers Lane/Lilac Street, one accident occurred
at Eilers Lane/Lower Sacramento Road, and another accident
occurred on Eilers Lane W/Lower Sacramento Road. Both
accidents at or near Eilers Lane/tower Sacramento Road were
bicycle versus vehicle accidents and the bicyclists were
riding on the wrong side of the road.
Closure: The cost to install a street closure as
requested includes materials for posts, directional and
warning signs, sandblasting existing markin s (stop signs,
left and right turn lanes, and centerlines), and painting
of new markings. It is estimated that the cost would range
between $1,500 and $2,300, depending on the type of
material used to barricade the. street. The cheapest is
wood posts; metal guard rail is more expensive. The
maintenance cost was not included in the price. Wood posts
would have higher maintenance costs than a metal guard
rail. Cleaning of debris from the street in the closure
area would have to be done by hand.
If the street is closed according to the request, the Fire
Department would have trouble using the fire hydrant
located at Lilac Street. The fire trucks need a proper
turn -around and direct access to the fire hydrants. The
Lilac Street fire hydrant supplies fire protection to a
portion of the Eilers Lane residents.
Additionally, there would be a major problem backing out of
the driveway on the south side of Eilers Lane at Lilac
Street.
To properly close the street, a ctrl -de -sac should be
constructed. The City would need to acquire right-of-way,
reloc?te a street light and other utility connections, and
residents would need to relocate their driveways. No cost
estimate was made for this work.
As stated r, the Eilers Lane residents' request, their main
concern was the safety of their children. They Te -I t that,
"Many Woodbridge residents use Eilers Lane when traveling
to Lodi and are driving through our neighborhood at
excessive speeds." Every resident in Lodi is concerned for
the safety of their children. The volumes and speeds on
this street are similar to the speeds of other residential
streets.
The request stated, "Closing Eilers Lane at Lilac Street
would not only protect the safety of our children, but also
the children going to the Woodbridge School." The street
closure would eliminate some traffic on Eilers Lane;
however, it would not eliminate the previous crossing
problem at Lower Sacramento Road/Eilers Lane. The problem
was that students were riding their bicycles on the
sidewalks on the wrong side of traffic and motorists were
unaware of these bicyclists. With the improvements on the
north side of Turner Road east of Lower Sacramento Road, a
paved walk on the east side of Lower Sacramento Road, and a
crosswalk at Eilers, the suggested route to school will
eliminate this problem.
With the street closure, the stop signs would be removed at
Eilers Lane/Lilac Street and a 90 bend would be
created. Students coming from the north side of Eilers
Lane west of Lilac Street would not have as safe a crossing
as with the existing multi -way stop intersection,
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The traffic patterns in the area will change when the
Woodhaven/Chestnut bridge is constructed. San Joaquin
County and various developers in the Woodbridge area have
made a cost sharing agreement for this WID crossing.
A majority of through trips to/from Woodbridge on Eilers
Lane/Lilac Street should be eliminated with this
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construction in the next few years.
If the City was to consider closure of every residential
street that has motorists other than the immediate
residents using it, every street longer than one block
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would be a candidate.
It was staff's recommendation that Eilers Lane east of
Lilac Street not be closed.
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The following persons addressed the Council regarding the
matter:
Al Thomas Gau, 2336 Eilers Lane, Lodi
b) Steven M. Galvin, 2329 Eilers Lane, Lodi
c) Gary Wright, 2342 Eilers Lane, Lodi
d) ,iim Reed, 2330 Eilers Lane, Lodi
e) Russ Munson, 1530 Edgewood Drive, Lodi
f) Mark Ehlers, 2311 Eilers Lane, Lodi
g) Martin Oeltjen, 2348 Eilers Lane, Lodi
h) Debra Gesler, 2305 Eilers Lane, Lodi
i) James Hill, 2366 Eilers Lane, Lodi
A lengthy discussion followed with questions being directed
to staff. On motion of Council Member Pinkerton, Hinchman
second, Council directed the Public Works Director to work
with the residents of the area in preparing a concept for
Council review at the Regular Council Meeting of September
2, 1987 that would include:
A) A No Left Turn sign on Lilac Street at Eilers Lane
B) Establishing a 25 mile per hour zone in the subject
area
C) Possible installation of a berm
Council further directed that a speed study of the area be
conducted on Friday, August 21, 1987 between the hours of
4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Council indicated the need to receive clarification from
San Joaquin County on the plan to construct a bridge on
Chestnut 'Street. over the Woodbridge' Irrigation, Canal
following receipt of the 'following letter from. George L.
Barber, Chairman of the San Joaquin County Board of
Supervisors:
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"It has been brought to our attention that the City of Lodi
is considering a request to close Eilers Lane between
Woodhaven Lane and Lower Sacramento Road. On July 2, 1987,
an Agreement was executed between San Joaquin County and
various property owners in the Woodbridge area. In
essence, the Agreement provides that all the participants
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in the Agreement will contribute a proportionate share for
the design and construction of a bridge and related road-
work on the Chestnut Street alignment over the Woodbridge
Irrigation District Canal. San Joaquin County will also
contribute to the construction fund for the bridge and
related facilities. The County will design and award a
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contract for the construction of the structure during the
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1988 construction season.
Due to the abandonment of Lilac Street by the City, in
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conjunction with the Final Map of Woodlake North Unit No.
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important north/south street. It is anticipated that with
the construction of the Chestnut Street Bridge, the
circulation for this entire area will be significantly
improved. Therefore, in our opinion, the proposed closure
of Eilers Lane is not an appropriate method of providing
adequate circulation for that area and recommend that the -
requested closure not be approved by the City of Lodi.
Thank you for this opportunity to respond to an important
issue, and for your anticipated favorable consideration."
Council" also expressed a need .for additional traffic
enforcement in the subject area.
CITY OF LOD!��
C OCU U CIL COMMUNICATION
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
MEETING DATE: August 19, 1987
AGENDA TITLE: Review Eilers Lane Street Closure Study - East of Lilac Street
RECOMMENDED ACTION: None.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: At the July 15, 1987 Council meeting, City Council
requested staf eva nate the request from the Eilers Lane residents to close
Eilers Lane E/Lilac Street (see attached letter request).
Exhibits 1 and 2 present the vicinity map and requested street closure
configuration.
Analysis/Discussion
To evaluate this request, staff performed the following tasks with the
results indicated:
1. Five-day traffic volume count (Wednesday - Sunday);
2. Peak hour turning movement count;
3. Speed survey;
4. Accident record review; and
5. Physical analysis of installing a street closure.
Volumes: The weekday average daily volume is approximately 1,200
vehicles. The weekend volumes are s....wwhat high compared to the weekday
counts (Saturday, 1,200; Sunday, 900). The traffic volume on Eilers Lane,
while high compared to a cul-de-sac, is lower than other through residential
streets such as California S/Turner (1,600) and Lakeshore Drive (2,280).
Destinations: Peak hour turning movement counts showed that a majority of
the motorists using Eilers Lane are not single-family, home residents between
Lilac Street and Lower Sacramento Road. (See Exhibit 3.)
A number of the residents of Woodlake Place Condominiums (located at the
northwest corner of Eilers Lane/Lilac Street) use Eilers Lane between Lilac
Street and Lower Sacramento Road. In addition, Woodbridge residents use this
segment of Eilers Lane. The peak hour totals are:
Single -Family Home Residents: 11
Woodlake Place: 21
Woodbridge: 23
Other North County: 11
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Almost every street in Lodi has motorists other than the residents of the
particular street segment traveling on it except for cul-de-sacs. For
example, Lakeshore Drive has a daily volume of 2,280 vehicles and a large
portion of the motorists are residents of adjacent subdivisions, Whispering
Oaks and The Meadows, located south and west of Lakeshore Drive.
Seed: The results of the recent speed survey were compared to a survey
ten in May 1986:
May 1986 July 1987
85th percentile speed* Westbound 33 mph 32 mph
Eastbound 34 mph 34 mph
The highest speeds observed during the radar survey were 37 mph (westbound)
and 38 mph (eastbound). The lowest speeds observed were 15 mph (westbound)
and 19 mph (eastbound). These speeds are not unusually high. For example,
we recently studied Lakeshore Drive at Timberlake Circle. The 85th
percentile speed on Lakeshore Drive was 31 mph (southbound) and 33 mph
(northbound).
Accidents: Since construction of Eilers Lane in 1985, there has been a
tota o three accidents. All three accidents occurred in 1987 (January -
July). One accident occurred at Eilers Lane/Lilac Street, one accident
occurred at Eilers Lane/Lower Sacramento Road, and another accident occurred
on Eilers Lane W/Lower Sacramento Road. Both accidents at or near Eilers
Lane/Lower Sacramento Road were bicycle versus vehicle accidents and the
bicyclists were riding on the wrong side of the road.
Closure: The cost to install a street closure as requested includes
materials for posts, directional. and warning signs, sandblasting existing
markings (stop signs, left and right turn lanes, and centerlines), and
painting of new markings. It is estimated that the cast would range between
$1,500 and $2,300, depending on the type of material used to barricade the
street. The cheapest is wood posts; metal guard rail is more expensive. The
maintenance cost was not included in the price. Wood posts would have higher
maintenance costs than a metal guard rail. Cleaning of debris from the
street in the closure area would have to be done by hand.
If the street is closed according to the request, the Fire Department would
have trouble using the fire hydrant located at Lilac Street. The fire trucks
need a proper turn -around and direct access to the fire hydrants. The Lilac
Street fire hydrant supplies fire protection to a portion of the Eilers Lane
residents.
*85th percentile speed is the speed at or below which 85% of the traffic is
moving. This speed is a major factor in determining the posted speed limit.
CEILERS2/TXTW.02M August 1?, 1987
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August 19, 1987
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Additionally, there would be a major problem backing out of the driveway on
the south side of Eilers Lane at Lilac Street.
To properly close the street, a cul-de-sac should be constructed (see Exhibit
4). The City would need to acquire right -o€ -way, relocate a street light ano
other utility connections, and residents would need to relocate their
driveways. No cost estimate was made for this work.
As stated in the Eilers Lane residents' request, their main concern was the
safety of their children. They felt that, "Many Woodbridge residents use
Eilers Lane when traveling to Lodi and are driving through our neighborhood
at excessive speeds." Every resident in Lodi is concerned for the safety of
their children. The volumes and speeds on this street are similar to the
speeds of other residential streets.
The request stated, "Closing Eilers Lane at Lilac Street would not only
protect the safety of our children, but also the children going to the
Woodbridge School." The street closure would eliminate some traffic on
Eilers Lane; however, it would not eliminate the previous crossing problem at
Lower Sacramento Road/Eilers Lane. The problem was that students were riding
their bicycles on the sidewalks on the wrong side of traffic and motorists
were unaware of these bicyclists. With the improvements on the north side of
Turner Road east of Lower Sacramento Road, a paved walk on the east side of
Lower Sacramento Road, and a crosswalk at Eilers, the suggested route to
school will eliminate this problem.
With the street closure, the stop signs would be removed at Eilers Lane/Lilac
Street and a 900 bend would be created. Students coming from the north side
of Eilers Lane west of Lilac Street would not have as safe a crossing as with
the existing multi -way stop intersection.
The traffic patterns in the area will change when the Woodhaven/Chestnut
bridge is constructed (see Exhibit 1). San Joaquin County and various
developers in the Woodbridge area have made a cost sharing agreement for this
WID crossing (see Exhibit 5). A majority of through trips to/from Woodbridge
on Eilers Lane/Lilac Street should be eliminated with this construction in
the next few years.
If the City was to consider closure of every residential street that has
motorists other than the immediate residents using it, every street longer
than one block would be a candidate.
It is not recommended that Eilers Lane east of Lilac Street be closed.
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P'ubli Works Director
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Attachments Mr. and Mrs. Bradley N. Gesier
cc: Street Superintendent Mr. and Mrs. Mark Ehlers
Police Chief Mr. and Mrs. Steven M. Galvin
Mr. and Mrs. Thcras M. Gau
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Sincerely,
The Eilers Lane Residents
June 8. 1987
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Lodi, Ca 95240
Dear Council Members:
We, the residents of Eilers Lane, request that Eilers Lane be closed
to through traffic at Lilac Street.
Eilers Lane is a designated local street, and, as such, should provide
access primarily for the residents of Eilers Lane. Currently, however, Eilers
Lane is functioning as a collector street. This situation is due to the
elimination of a segment of Lilac St. connecting to Turner Road at Lower
Sacramento Road with the development of the Woodlake North Subdivision; and,
equally important, because the Woodhaven Lane/Chestnut St. bridge has not
been constructed. Many Woodbridge residents use Eilers Lane when traveling
to Lodi and are driving through our neighborhood at excessive speeds.
The main reason for our request is the safety of our children. There
are 20 homes on Eilers Lane and about as many children, most of whom are grammar
school age or younger. In a related matter. the principal of the Woodbridge
School appeared before you on June 3,1987 and expressed his concern about the
safety of the children going to school. Action is being taken to stripe three
crosswalks and to hire a crossing guard. Closing Eilers Lane'at Lilac St.
would not only protect the safety of our children, but also the children going
to the Woodbridge School.
Attached;-is a signed petition requesting the closure of Eilers Lane
at Lilac St. and also a sketch for your information which includes one'
possible solution. We would welcome the opportunity to appear before you to
personally express our concerns. Your consideration in this matter is
greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
The Eilers Lane Residents
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TELEPHONE 2OW944.3113
August 3, 1987
Honorable Evelyn Olson
City of Lodi
221 West Pine Street
Lodi, CA 95240
SUBJECT: CHESTNUT STREET BRIDGE OVER THE
WOODBRIDGE IRRIGATION CANAL
Dear Mayor Olson:
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GEORGE L. BARBER, CHAIRMAN
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It has been brought to our attention that the City of Lodi is
considering a request to close Eilers Lane between Woodhaven Lane
and Lower Sacramento Road. On July 2, 1987, an Agreement was
executed between San Joaquin County and various property owners
in the Woodbridge area. In essence, the Agreement provides that
all the participants in the Agreement will contribute a propor-
tionate share for the design and construction of a bridge and
related road work on the Chestnut Street alignment over the
Woodbridge Irrigation District Canal. San Joaquin County will
also contribute to the construction fund for the bridge and
related facilities. The County will design and award a contract
for the construction of the structure during the 1988 construc-
tion season.
Due to the abandonment of Lilac: Street by the City, in conjunc-
tion with the Final Map of Woodlake North Unit No. 2, the traffic
circulation in that area was deprived of an important north/south
street. It is anticipated that with the construction of. the
Chestnut Street Bridge, the circulation for this entire area will
be significantly improved. Therefore, in our opinion, the pro-
posed closure of Eilers Lane is not an appropriate method of pro-
viding adequate circulation for that area and recommend that the
requested closure not be approved by the City of Lodi.
Thank you for this opportunity to respond to an important issue,
and for your anticipated favorable consideration.
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GEORG L. BARBER
Chairman I\
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Public Works Denartment
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DAVID M. HINCHMAN
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JAMES W. PINKERTON. Jr.
LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910
FRED M. REID
(209) 334-5634
TELECOPIER : (209) 333-679S
July 21, 1987
THOMAS A. PETERSON
City Manager
ALICE M. RE 1MCHE
City Ciera,
RONALD M. STEIN
City Attorney
Mr. Thomas M. Gou
2336 Eilers Lane
Lodi, CA 95240
Dear Mr. Gou:
This letter will confirm action taken by the Lidi City Council at its
Regular Council Meeting of July 17, 1987 whereby, following_ receipt of
your request to close Eilers Lane to through traffic. at iilac.Street,
Council referred the matter to Staff for review and recommendation and
asked that the matter be placed on the August 19, 1987 agenda.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call this
office.
Very truly yours,
Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk
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