HomeMy WebLinkAbout169-99RESOLUTION NO. 169-99
APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF PAVEMENT UNDULATIONS ON
ALAMATOS DRIVE
WHEREAS, Goal 12 of the Town of Danville General Plan directs the Town to provide for safe
and efficient travel on Town of Danville streets; and
WHEREAS, Goal 14 of the Town of Danville General Plan directs the Town to minimize the
intrusion of through traffic on residential streets; and
WHEREAS, Policy 14.01 of the Town of Danville General Plan directs the Town to implement
neighborhood traffic management measures, including physical changes and traffic control
devices, which increase neighborhood livability and street ambiance, discourage through traffic
on residential streets, discourage speeding, and ensure vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle safety; and
WHEREAS, the installation of pavement undulations is allowed by applicable State law
regulating roadway design features; and
WHEREAS, the pavement undulations will be installed consistent with guidelines approved by
the Institute of Transportation Engineers and practices of other California municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the following findings are made for Alamatos Drive:
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The street is not on a primary or routine emergency response route;
73% of the Alamatos Drive residents have approved, by petition, the installation of
pavement undulations;
The street is not a Major Arterial or Major Collector as defined by the Town of Danville
General Plan Circulation Element;
Enforcement efforts and motorist education have not been successful in achieving driving
behavior consistent with General Plan goals and policies;
The pavement undulations are not expected to have adverse effects on surrounding streets
and neighborhoods;
Installation of these pavement undulations is exempt from CEQA per Section 15061 (a)(3)
of the CEQA Guidelines. The devices will not have a significant effect on the
environment; and
WHEREAS, 1998/99 funds have been appropriated for installation of traffic calming devices
in Project C-305 of the 1998/99 to 2002/03 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Danville Town Council approves the installation of pavement undulations
on Alamatos Drive. The Town is directed to work out acceptable precise device locations with
residents immediately adjacent to the pavement undulations.
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on December 21, 1999, by the
following vote:
AYES: Gre enb erg,
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
Doyle, Arnerich, Shimansky, Waldo
MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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