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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Report - March 17, 1993 (56)of CIW OF LODE COUNCIL COMMUNICATION ori„ • 0 he AGENDA TITLE: Caltrans Striping Plan and No -Parking Zone on Kettleman Lane at Cherokee Lane, Informational Only MEETING DATE: March 17, 1993 PREPARED BY: Public Works Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: No action. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Caltrans recently sent the Public Works Department the attached letter and striping plan for Kettleman Lane (State Highway 12) at CherokeL* Lane. As stated in the letter, Caltrans is planning on restriping Kettleman Lane, between Academy Street and Highway 99, this year. They plan to install an additional eastbound through lane by removing the parking on the south side of Kettleman Lane, from Cherokee Lane to Highway 99 (southbound on-ramp). The additional lane is needed to reduce the current backup on Kettleman Lane and improve the traffic flow at the intersection. Traffic volumes have increased requiring this additional eastbound through lane. In October 1987, City staff requested removing the parking in this area; however, Council denied the request. At that time, this request was part of the Highway 12 study which was initiated due to City Council's concerns with traffic and safety on Highway 12 in Lodi. In reviewing Kettleman Lane, staff had some concerns with the congestion problem near Cherokee Lane, especially with the eastbound traffic getting trapped in the eastbound right -turn lane. Staff requested Caltrans review the striping on Kettleman Lane at Cherokee Lane and install an additional through lane by removing the parking on the south side of Kettleman Lane, east of Cherokee Lane. Caltrans agreed with staff that installing the no -parking zone on Kettleman Lane would accommodate an eastbound through lane and would improve traffic flow. Since it was the City's suggestion, they agreed to restripe Kettleman Lane if the City installed the no -parking zone. At that Council Meeting, the Carrow's Restaurant manager felt that removing the parking would create a hardship on his business. Customers do use the public on -street parking due to the location to the main entrance and the parking lot does reach capacity at times. The parking lot has 52 parking spaces. City Council did not approve the no -parking zone. At this time, Caltrans has determined that the no -parking zone is needed to eliminate congestion and improve traffic flow on the State Highway. According to Section 22505 of the California Vehicle Code, Caltrans does not need the City's approval. The restriping project is planned for this summer. APPROVED: THOMAS A. PETERSON recycled oaper City Manager CC -1 CCALTRAN/TXT41.02M (CO -COM) Marcs, 10, 1993 Caltrans Striping Plan and No -Parking Zone on Kettleman Lane at Cherokee Lane, Informational Only March 17, 1993 Page 2 Stiff -hes also"requested-Caltrans determine if two-lane left turns are needed for eastbound Kettleman Lane. They have indicated they would review our request,. FUNDING: Not applicable. v Jk . Ronsko Pu Works Director Prepared by Paula J. Fernandez, Associate Traffic Engineer JLR/PJF/lm Attachments cc: Police Chief Street Superintendent Caltrans - Hassan Marei Carrow's Restaurant Manager Don's AM/PM Manager CCALTRAN/TXTW.OZM (CO.COM) March 10, 1993 r . STATE OF CALIFORNIA -- BUSIN .i. TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING AGENt _.� � PETE WILSON, Goyrgrior DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION P.O. BOX 2048 (1976 E. CHARTER WAY) STOCKTON. CA 95201 TDO 209-948-7773 (209) 948-3696 February 19, Paula Fernandez City of Lodi, Traffic Dept. P.O. Box 3006 Lodi, CA 95241-1910 Dear Ms. Fernandez: VE 1AAR 1 1993 19931 CITY OF LODI Ft'CIIC NKJRxS Of►�R1AtENT File: 10 -SJ -12-17.9 10-421001 We wish to bring your attention to a Caltrans project that will take place this year in the City of Lodi at the intersection of Kettleman Lane (Route 12) and Cherokee Lane. The project will' revise the number of lanes approaching Cherokee Lane, in an effort to reduce the current traffic back-up on Kettleman Lane. We also plan to eliminate parking on Route 12 eastbound from Cherokee Lane to the on-ramp to southbound Route 99. This will enable us to provide two lanes approaching the Route 12/99 inter- change. It will be necessary to place a chip seal on Route 12 to cover up the existing traffic stripes. The chip seal will extend from curb to curb across the width of the roadway. Lengthwise, the chip seal will be placed from Academy Street, west of Cherokee Lane, to the southbound ramps on Route 99. This project should significantly improve traffic flow at the intersection. There will be some traffic delay during construction, and the on -street parking that we plan to elim;nate will have some adverse effect on adjacent businesses. Please feel free to contact us if you have any concerns regarding this project. We will be happy to try resolving any problems that you might foresee. Sincerely. Hassan Marei District Traffic Engineer s � � Z ZO W x W > O Q Z CL. 4 la.a �7 err 14 r.�w In 'rnbOr7H��r'�r.�s ..r, t� .. CITY COUNCIL PHILLIP A. PENNING. Mayor JACK A. SIECLOCK Mayor Pro Tempore RAY C. DAVENPORT STEPHEN 1. MANN JOHN R. (Randy) SNIDER r THOMAS A. PETERSON City Manage► CITYO F L O D I I�[�1; [� Pi NNIFER M. PERRIN 1 City Clerk CITY HALL. 221 WEST PINE STREET , , . • , I , �OgIWATT P.O. BOX 3006 - '' ; City Attorney LODI. CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 (209)334.5634 FAX (209) 333.67" March 10, 1993 Mr. Bill Rude, Manager Carrow's Restaurant 612 E. Kettleman Lane Lodi, CA 95240 SUBJECT: Caltrans Street Improvements on Highway 12 Enclosed is a copy of background information on an item that will be discussed at the City Council meeting on Wednesday, March 17, 1993, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the City Council Chamber, Carnegie Forum, 305 West Pine Street. You are welcome to attend. If you wish to communicate with the City Council, please contact Jennifer Perrin, City Clerk, at (209) 333-6702. If you have any questions about the item, please call Paula Fernandez or me at (209) 333-6706. Ja k L Ronsko Pub is Works Director JLR/lm Enclosure cc: City Clerk NCALTRAN/TX74.02M 'IT; COUNCIL PHILLIP A. PENNING. Mavor )ACK -. SIECLOCK Mavor Pro Tempore RAY G. DAVENPORT STEPHEN J. MANN JOHN R. (Randy) SNIDER THOMAS A. PETERSON ,Manager `i" JENNIFER M. PfRINCITY OF IO)IECEI City Clerk Don's AM/PM 800 E. Kettleman Lane Lodi, CA 95240 CITY HALL. 221 WEST PINE STREET,, ...-, ) -�1 I: �1346MCNATT P.O. BOX 3006 City Attorney LOO(, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 (209) 334-5634 FAX (M 333.6795 March 10, 1993 SUBJECT: Caltrans Street Improvements on Highway 12 Enclosed is a copy of background information on an item that will be discussed at the City Council meeting on Wednesday, March 17, 1993, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the City Council Chamber, Carnegie Forum, X05 West Pine Street. You are welcome to attend. If you wish to communicate with the City Council, please contact Jennifer Perrin, City Clerk, at (209) 333-6702. If you have any questions about the item, please call Paula Fernandez or me at (209) 333-6706. JaYLRonsko Pus Director JLR/lm Enclosure cc: City Clerk NCALTRAN/TXTW.02M