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HomeMy WebLinkAbout041922 BeersdorfMarcia 1. Beersdorf 277 Greenbrool: Drive Danville, CA 94526 April 12, 2022 RE: NOTICE OF PROPOSED TRAFFIC CALMING PLAN Andrew Dillard Transportation Manager Town of Danville 510 La Gonda Way Danville, CA 94526-1740 Dear Mr. Dillard: This letter is in response to the NOTICE OF PROPOSED TRAFFIC CALMING PLAN issued to Greenbrook Drive Area Residents dated April 7, 2022. The NOTICE indicates that the Danville Town Council will be considering approval of a traffic calming plan consisting of the installation of traffic signs as well as other traffic measures on Greenbrook Drive and other surrounding streets. I have reviewed the plans and the proposed locations of these signs and I STRONGLY OPPOSE the installation of the sign proposed to be installed right in front of my property at 277 Greenbrook Drive - It appears to be a "bicycle" sign. For the purpose of full disclosure, I declined to support this plan when I was approached by a resident who was canvassing the area soliciting support of this plan prior to submittal to the Town of Danville. To be very specific, I do not disapprove of the effort to apply reasonable measures in an effort to improve traffic conditions and to provide safety measures to our neighbors, pedestrians, bikers, etc. who utilize our streets. What I oppose is the excessive number of signs clustered together in the same block - I believe there are four signs proposed in a span of six residences in a very limited space. Whereas, there are no signs proposed to be installed in the south portion on Greenbrook Drive from Harlan to Brookside Drive. I believe that the signs could be spread out in an effort to provide a more balanced and aesthetically acceptable location of these signs and still meet their intended purpose. The primary reasons for my disapproval of the installation of the traffic sign in front of my house is two -fold: 1 Marcia I. Beersdorf 277 Greenbrook Drive Danville, CA 94526 1. It is extremely difficult for me (a Senior Citizen) to back out of my driveway which is in a corner lot with three Stops signs already installed at the intersection on Harlan Drive and Greenbrook Drive. As a result of the heavy volume of traffic, I have to exercise extreme caution pulling out of my driveway and any visible obstruction blocking my vision as I back out of my driveway poses an extreme danger to my safety and the safety of others. 2. I already have a stop sign and an ADA sign directly across the street from my property which are visible from my front window all day long. Installing an additional traffic sign is excessive, not aesthetically pleasing and not necessary. I venture to say that my property value will more than likely be affected even more. I am requesting that you include this letter as an expressed concern for the Traffic Calming Plan meeting scheduled on April 19, 2022 at 5:00 p.m I would appreciate your attention and consideration to this important matter taking into consideration my safety and the safety of others. Sincerely, Marcia I. Beersdorf 2