HomeMy WebLinkAbout032-01RESOLUTION NO. 32-2001
APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF PAVEMENT UNDULATIONS
ON ZENITH RIDGE DRIVE BETWEEN MOUNTAIN RIDGE DRIVE AND
JONATHAN RIDGE DR1VE
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 DanviIle 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 St'~te)aw 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 Zenith Ridge Drive:
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The street is not on a primary or routine emergency response ronte.
83% of the Zenith Ridge 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. The Town will monitor traffic conditions on the surrounding residential
streets periodically to identify any potential traffic impacts due to installation of pavement
undulations on Zenith Ridge Drive.
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.
WHEREAS, 2000/01 funds have been appropriated for installation of traffic calming devices in
Project C-305 of the 2000/01 to 2004/05 Five-Year Capital Improvement ProgXam; now, therefore be
it
RESOLVED that the Danville Town Council approves the installation of pavement undulations on
Zenith Ridge Drive. Staffis 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 April 17, 2001 by the following
vote:
AYES: Doyle, Waldo,
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
Arnerich,
Greenberg, Shimansky
MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
PAGE 2 OF RESOLUTION NO. 32-2001