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From:Schwartz, Luke
Sent:Friday, April 3, 2026 4:32 PM
To:Kacsinta, Madeline
Cc:Floyd, Aaron; Nelson, Brian; Dietrick, Christine
Subject:RE: Red Curb
Thank you, Madeline.
Luke Schwartz
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Kacsinta, Madeline <MKacsint@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 2:29 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Floyd, Aaron <afloyd@slocity.org>; Nelson, Brian <BNelson@slocity.org>; Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Red Curb
Thank you, Luke!!
I can reply to Mike. 뇤눎눐눑눒눏
Madeline Kacsinta
Assistant Director of Public Works
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From: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 11:33 AM
To: Kacsinta, Madeline <MKacsint@slocity.org>
Cc: Floyd, Aaron <afloyd@slocity.org>; Nelson, Brian <BNelson@slocity.org>; Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Red Curb
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Madeline,
I asked Bryan Wheeler, who conducted the initial field investigation for this red curb request, to double check and
confirm his initial field measurements that were the basis of recommending this red curb paint extension. Before
issuing the work order for the initial red curb painting, Bryan had confirmed that his site review confirmed the need for
the full red curb painting limits.
For this location, the objective design/safety standards checked are:
(a) maintain minimum 15’ NO PARKING setback from the fire hydrant per the fire code
(b) maintain minimum 20’ NO PARKING setback from the adjacent crosswalk per state daylighting law
(c) confirm that on-street parking does not conflict with sufficient roadway clear width for two cars to pass safely (20’
min or 2x 10’ lanes)
(d) confirm that on-street parking or other vertical obstructions would not create a line-of-sight impediment for drivers
approaching the roundabout on San Luis Ranch Road from seeing a pedestrian entering the crosswalk at the
roundabout.
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E LSchwartz@slocity.org
T 805.781.7190
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From: Kacsinta, Madeline <MKacsint@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 10:16 PM
To: Paonessa, Kelly <KPaoness@slocity.org>
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Cc: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Red Curb
Hi Kelly,
Any way you can work a Mericle and find 15min for Bryan, Luke and me to chat tomorrow?
Madeline Kacsinta
Assistant Director of Public Works
Public Works
919 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Floyd, Aaron <afloyd@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:23 PM
To: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Cc: Kacsinta, Madeline <MKacsint@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: Red Curb
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Hi Bryan,
Can you please hold off on responding to this until I can be brought up to speed.
Thanks.
If I’m not around, please discuss with Madeline.
Aaron
From: Collins, Scott <SCollins@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:19 PM
To: Floyd, Aaron <afloyd@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: Red Curb
From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:18 PM
To: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>; E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Red Curb
Bryan,
I don't think an in person meeting on site will be necessary, can you please just provide me with your final
justification and determination, as well as what the options are moving forward in writing?
From my perspective, it feels like a council member targeted me because she didn't like my truck being parked
there. What I know is that she submitted a complaint on a Saturday, and you guys had a work order drawn up by
11am on the very next Monday, while using inaccurate measurements to justify removing the space, and had
the curb painted red without any notice, ever talking to me, or doing any outreach first. I had no issues with site
lines coming out of my driveway when a car was parked there, I had been parking there for 3 years, and
the space was properly laid out and built in accordance with the plans approved by PW and consistent with City
Engineering Standards.
Factually, my public records request revealed that the space actually complied with all of the laws and
standards you cited to justify the initial creation of the work order. I am concerned about the evolution of the
narrative around this, especially now that there are new "design constraints" to consider.
I think that staff made a mistake by prematurely removing a space based on the position of Council Member
Marx, when you should have taken accurate measurements and explained to her that it met standards, and that
the community was purposefully designed with narrow roads. If people driving through there were concerned
about hitting the car parked there, it was probably because they were driving too fast coming into the
development. Now, cars have no reason to slow down as they drive by my house where I have a 10 year old and
14 year old coming and going on their bikes everyday.
This is just not how our government should operate, nor the outcomes it should seek to achieve.
Thank you,
Mike
On Wed, Apr 1, 2026 at 11:06 AM Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org> wrote:
Michael,
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Wanted to get back to you on the red curb at 1986 San Luis Ranch Rd. There are several design constraints that go into
the decision to remove parking. If you are open to it, could I meet you on-site at the location? I can go over our
determination and we can take a look to discuss options moving forward.
Let me know if meeting is an option for you and what time might work.
Thanks
Bryan Wheeler
Transportation Planner/ Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E bwheeler@slocity.org
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From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 5:15 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Red Curb
Hi Luke,
Just following up on this. I took the overall measurement from the fire hydrant to the joint in the curb where the
apron of my driveway begins. There is now 34'-4" of red curb beyond the fire hydrant. I confirmed that the
original red curb extended to exactly 15' beyond the fire hydrant, leaving a total of 19'-4" to the edge of my
driveway apron. It appears to me that the City removed a parking spot that previously complied with the 2025
Engineering Standards and current traffic laws.
Thanks,
-Mike
On Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 9:26 AM Michael Loew < wrote:
Hi Luke,
Here's an image of it measured out. I believe this would have also been marked out on plans for the
development. I understand the laws have changed since the development was finalized, but the plans should
have the measurements on it, and I'm confident Trae would have checked it. Anyway we can check what it
was supposed to be on the plans also?
After reviewing the recently adopted street parking specifications in the 2025 Engineering Standards, Form
7410 - it appears that the space could be as short as 18 feet. I had been parking my truck there which is about
20 ft. long, and was not blocking my driveway. Based on the complaint, it seems like Council Member Marx's
concern was more about how parking in this location was affecting the flow of traffic, which my understanding
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is precisely what the narrow streets are supposed to do. This is similar to the complaints the City has received
about new bike lanes and traffic designs for Chorro and downtown; however, I am not aware of the City
making any modifications to those areas based on these similar kinds of complaints.
Additionally, I received a parking ticket for parking in front of my own driveway over the weekend. This activity
is pretty regular and consistent throughout the medium density areas of the development, and very prevalent
when Cal Poly students are in town. There was even a morning a couple of weeks ago where a neighbor of
mine was ticketed for parking the wrong direction on the street, and I did not receive a citation for parking in
front of my driveway at that time. If the City thinks that there is a problem with this, then I recommend an
educational effort to notify residents that the City intends to begin enforcing that standard since many
residents have been parking in front of their own driveway for several years now with no consequence.
Thanks,
-Mike
On Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 7:46 AM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote:
Bcc: City Council
Michael,
Apologies for the delayed response.
Our team is not concerned with what type of vehicle is parked here or the duration/frequency of parking at
this location per se.
The primary concern was that there was inuficient curb space between the fire hydrant and nearest driveway
to fit both the 15' min stback from the hydrant per the Fire Code and a minimum length parking stall per City
Engineering Standards.
I can have Bryan from our team (cc'd) double check the measurement in the field to confirm.
Thanks,
Luke
From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 6:58:55 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Subject: Red Curb
Hi Luke,
I live at 1986 San Luis Ranch Rd. and own the white pickup. I have been parking there for 3 years since
we moved in. It's just that I started working from home so it was out there more during the day.
I reviewed the complaints against the red curb and my truck, as well as the staff follow-up. It appears that
Council Member Marx and Bryan Wheeler did not measure the red curb accurately. The red curb was painted
exactly 15 feet from the fire hydrant and 20 feet from the crosswalk and you can still see where it was
painted.
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Will you please put the parking space back? People are flying through the roundabout and are now coming
through in front of my house really fast. I know it was inconvenient for people to have to slow down coming
into the neighborhood, but that was supposed to be the point of narrow streets.
Thanks,
Mike Loew
.
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Madeline Kacsinta
Assistant Director of Public Works
Public Works
919 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Floyd, Aaron <afloyd@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:23 PM
To: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Cc: Kacsinta, Madeline <MKacsint@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: Red Curb
Hi Bryan,
Can you please hold off on responding to this until I can be brought up to speed.
Thanks.
If I’m not around, please discuss with Madeline.
Aaron
From: Collins, Scott <SCollins@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:19 PM
To: Floyd, Aaron <afloyd@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: Red Curb
From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:18 PM
To: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>; E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Red Curb
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Bryan,
I don't think an in person meeting on site will be necessary, can you please just provide me with your final
justification and determination, as well as what the options are moving forward in writing?
From my perspective, it feels like a council member targeted me because she didn't like my truck being parked
there. What I know is that she submitted a complaint on a Saturday, and you guys had a work order drawn up by
11am on the very next Monday, while using inaccurate measurements to justify removing the space, and had
the curb painted red without any notice, ever talking to me, or doing any outreach first. I had no issues with site
lines coming out of my driveway when a car was parked there, I had been parking there for 3 years, and
the space was properly laid out and built in accordance with the plans approved by PW and consistent with City
Engineering Standards.
Factually, my public records request revealed that the space actually complied with all of the laws and
standards you cited to justify the initial creation of the work order. I am concerned about the evolution of the
narrative around this, especially now that there are new "design constraints" to consider.
I think that staff made a mistake by prematurely removing a space based on the position of Council Member
Marx, when you should have taken accurate measurements and explained to her that it met standards, and that
the community was purposefully designed with narrow roads. If people driving through there were concerned
about hitting the car parked there, it was probably because they were driving too fast coming into the
development. Now, cars have no reason to slow down as they drive by my house where I have a 10 year old and
14 year old coming and going on their bikes everyday.
This is just not how our government should operate, nor the outcomes it should seek to achieve.
Thank you,
Mike
On Wed, Apr 1, 2026 at 11:06 AM Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org> wrote:
Michael,
Wanted to get back to you on the red curb at 1986 San Luis Ranch Rd. There are several design constraints that go into
the decision to remove parking. If you are open to it, could I meet you on-site at the location? I can go over our
determination and we can take a look to discuss options moving forward.
Let me know if meeting is an option for you and what time might work.
Thanks
Bryan Wheeler
Transportation Planner/ Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E bwheeler@slocity.org
T 805.781.7178
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From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 5:15 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Red Curb
Hi Luke,
Just following up on this. I took the overall measurement from the fire hydrant to the joint in the curb where the
apron of my driveway begins. There is now 34'-4" of red curb beyond the fire hydrant. I confirmed that the
original red curb extended to exactly 15' beyond the fire hydrant, leaving a total of 19'-4" to the edge of my
driveway apron. It appears to me that the City removed a parking spot that previously complied with the 2025
Engineering Standards and current traffic laws.
Thanks,
-Mike
On Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 9:26 AM Michael Loew < wrote:
Hi Luke,
Here's an image of it measured out. I believe this would have also been marked out on plans for the
development. I understand the laws have changed since the development was finalized, but the plans should
have the measurements on it, and I'm confident Trae would have checked it. Anyway we can check what it
was supposed to be on the plans also?
After reviewing the recently adopted street parking specifications in the 2025 Engineering Standards, Form
7410 - it appears that the space could be as short as 18 feet. I had been parking my truck there which is about
20 ft. long, and was not blocking my driveway. Based on the complaint, it seems like Council Member Marx's
concern was more about how parking in this location was affecting the flow of traffic, which my understanding
is precisely what the narrow streets are supposed to do. This is similar to the complaints the City has received
about new bike lanes and traffic designs for Chorro and downtown; however, I am not aware of the City
making any modifications to those areas based on these similar kinds of complaints.
Additionally, I received a parking ticket for parking in front of my own driveway over the weekend. This activity
is pretty regular and consistent throughout the medium density areas of the development, and very prevalent
when Cal Poly students are in town. There was even a morning a couple of weeks ago where a neighbor of
mine was ticketed for parking the wrong direction on the street, and I did not receive a citation for parking in
front of my driveway at that time. If the City thinks that there is a problem with this, then I recommend an
educational effort to notify residents that the City intends to begin enforcing that standard since many
residents have been parking in front of their own driveway for several years now with no consequence.
Thanks,
-Mike
On Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 7:46 AM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote:
Bcc: City Council
Michael,
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Apologies for the delayed response.
Our team is not concerned with what type of vehicle is parked here or the duration/frequency of parking at
this location per se.
The primary concern was that there was inuficient curb space between the fire hydrant and nearest driveway
to fit both the 15' min stback from the hydrant per the Fire Code and a minimum length parking stall per City
Engineering Standards.
I can have Bryan from our team (cc'd) double check the measurement in the field to confirm.
Thanks,
Luke
From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 6:58:55 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Subject: Red Curb
Hi Luke,
I live at 1986 San Luis Ranch Rd. and own the white pickup. I have been parking there for 3 years since
we moved in. It's just that I started working from home so it was out there more during the day.
I reviewed the complaints against the red curb and my truck, as well as the staff follow-up. It appears that
Council Member Marx and Bryan Wheeler did not measure the red curb accurately. The red curb was painted
exactly 15 feet from the fire hydrant and 20 feet from the crosswalk and you can still see where it was
painted.
Will you please put the parking space back? People are flying through the roundabout and are now coming
through in front of my house really fast. I know it was inconvenient for people to have to slow down coming
into the neighborhood, but that was supposed to be the point of narrow streets.
Thanks,
Mike Loew
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Sent:Friday, April 3, 2026 11:37 AM
To:Marx, Jan
Subject:RE: Request for Appeal/Review
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Dear City Attorney's Office,
I am writing to ask what the proper process is to appeal or seek review of the City’s action to extend the red curb
and remove the parking space at 1986 San Luis Ranch Road.
After reviewing the public records, I have concerns that the action was arbitrary and capricious. Before taking
any further steps, I would like to know whether there is an administrative appeal or review process for this type
of action, and if so, who the final decision-maker is.
If there is no appeal or review process, can you please let me know what the City considers the appropriate
avenue for challenging or seeking reconsideration of this action and provide me with confirmation that the City
considers the matter final?
Thank you,
Mike
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From:Schwartz, Luke
Sent:Friday, April 3, 2026 11:33 AM
To:Kacsinta, Madeline
Cc:Floyd, Aaron; Nelson, Brian; Dietrick, Christine
Subject:RE: Red Curb
Madeline,
I asked Bryan Wheeler, who conducted the initial field investigation for this red curb request, to double check and
confirm his initial field measurements that were the basis of recommending this red curb paint extension. Before
issuing the work order for the initial red curb painting, Bryan had confirmed that his site review confirmed the need for
the full red curb painting limits.
For this location, the objective design/safety standards checked are:
(a) maintain minimum 15’ NO PARKING setback from the fire hydrant per the fire code
(b) maintain minimum 20’ NO PARKING setback from the adjacent crosswalk per state daylighting law
(c) confirm that on-street parking does not conflict with sufficient roadway clear width for two cars to pass safely (20’
min or 2x 10’ lanes)
(d) confirm that on-street parking or other vertical obstructions would not create a line-of-sight impediment for drivers
approaching the roundabout on San Luis Ranch Road from seeing a pedestrian entering the crosswalk at the
roundabout.
Luke Schwartz
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
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919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Kacsinta, Madeline <MKacsint@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 10:16 PM
To: Paonessa, Kelly <KPaoness@slocity.org>
Cc: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Red Curb
Hi Kelly,
Any way you can work a Mericle and find 15min for Bryan, Luke and me to chat tomorrow?
Madeline Kacsinta
Assistant Director of Public Works
Public Works
919 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E MKacsint@slocity.org
T 805.781.7094
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From: Floyd, Aaron <afloyd@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:23 PM
To: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Cc: Kacsinta, Madeline <MKacsint@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: Red Curb
Hi Bryan,
Can you please hold off on responding to this until I can be brought up to speed.
Thanks.
If I’m not around, please discuss with Madeline.
Aaron
From: Collins, Scott <SCollins@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:19 PM
To: Floyd, Aaron <afloyd@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: Red Curb
From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:18 PM
To: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>; E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Red Curb
Bryan,
I don't think an in person meeting on site will be necessary, can you please just provide me with your final
justification and determination, as well as what the options are moving forward in writing?
From my perspective, it feels like a council member targeted me because she didn't like my truck being parked
there. What I know is that she submitted a complaint on a Saturday, and you guys had a work order drawn up by
11am on the very next Monday, while using inaccurate measurements to justify removing the space, and had
the curb painted red without any notice, ever talking to me, or doing any outreach first. I had no issues with site
lines coming out of my driveway when a car was parked there, I had been parking there for 3 years, and
the space was properly laid out and built in accordance with the plans approved by PW and consistent with City
Engineering Standards.
Factually, my public records request revealed that the space actually complied with all of the laws and
standards you cited to justify the initial creation of the work order. I am concerned about the evolution of the
narrative around this, especially now that there are new "design constraints" to consider.
I think that staff made a mistake by prematurely removing a space based on the position of Council Member
Marx, when you should have taken accurate measurements and explained to her that it met standards, and that
the community was purposefully designed with narrow roads. If people driving through there were concerned
about hitting the car parked there, it was probably because they were driving too fast coming into the
development. Now, cars have no reason to slow down as they drive by my house where I have a 10 year old and
14 year old coming and going on their bikes everyday.
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This is just not how our government should operate, nor the outcomes it should seek to achieve.
Thank you,
Mike
On Wed, Apr 1, 2026 at 11:06 AM Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org> wrote:
Michael,
Wanted to get back to you on the red curb at 1986 San Luis Ranch Rd. There are several design constraints that go into
the decision to remove parking. If you are open to it, could I meet you on-site at the location? I can go over our
determination and we can take a look to discuss options moving forward.
Let me know if meeting is an option for you and what time might work.
Thanks
Bryan Wheeler
Transportation Planner/ Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E bwheeler@slocity.org
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From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 5:15 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Red Curb
Hi Luke,
Just following up on this. I took the overall measurement from the fire hydrant to the joint in the curb where the
apron of my driveway begins. There is now 34'-4" of red curb beyond the fire hydrant. I confirmed that the
original red curb extended to exactly 15' beyond the fire hydrant, leaving a total of 19'-4" to the edge of my
driveway apron. It appears to me that the City removed a parking spot that previously complied with the 2025
Engineering Standards and current traffic laws.
Thanks,
-Mike
On Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 9:26 AM Michael Loew < wrote:
Hi Luke,
Here's an image of it measured out. I believe this would have also been marked out on plans for the
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development. I understand the laws have changed since the development was finalized, but the plans should
have the measurements on it, and I'm confident Trae would have checked it. Anyway we can check what it
was supposed to be on the plans also?
After reviewing the recently adopted street parking specifications in the 2025 Engineering Standards, Form
7410 - it appears that the space could be as short as 18 feet. I had been parking my truck there which is about
20 ft. long, and was not blocking my driveway. Based on the complaint, it seems like Council Member Marx's
concern was more about how parking in this location was affecting the flow of traffic, which my understanding
is precisely what the narrow streets are supposed to do. This is similar to the complaints the City has received
about new bike lanes and traffic designs for Chorro and downtown; however, I am not aware of the City
making any modifications to those areas based on these similar kinds of complaints.
Additionally, I received a parking ticket for parking in front of my own driveway over the weekend. This activity
is pretty regular and consistent throughout the medium density areas of the development, and very prevalent
when Cal Poly students are in town. There was even a morning a couple of weeks ago where a neighbor of
mine was ticketed for parking the wrong direction on the street, and I did not receive a citation for parking in
front of my driveway at that time. If the City thinks that there is a problem with this, then I recommend an
educational effort to notify residents that the City intends to begin enforcing that standard since many
residents have been parking in front of their own driveway for several years now with no consequence.
Thanks,
-Mike
On Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 7:46 AM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote:
Bcc: City Council
Michael,
Apologies for the delayed response.
Our team is not concerned with what type of vehicle is parked here or the duration/frequency of parking at
this location per se.
The primary concern was that there was inuficient curb space between the fire hydrant and nearest driveway
to fit both the 15' min stback from the hydrant per the Fire Code and a minimum length parking stall per City
Engineering Standards.
I can have Bryan from our team (cc'd) double check the measurement in the field to confirm.
Thanks,
Luke
From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 6:58:55 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Subject: Red Curb
Hi Luke,
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I live at 1986 San Luis Ranch Rd. and own the white pickup. I have been parking there for 3 years since
we moved in. It's just that I started working from home so it was out there more during the day.
I reviewed the complaints against the red curb and my truck, as well as the staff follow-up. It appears that
Council Member Marx and Bryan Wheeler did not measure the red curb accurately. The red curb was painted
exactly 15 feet from the fire hydrant and 20 feet from the crosswalk and you can still see where it was
painted.
Will you please put the parking space back? People are flying through the roundabout and are now coming
through in front of my house really fast. I know it was inconvenient for people to have to slow down coming
into the neighborhood, but that was supposed to be the point of narrow streets.
Thanks,
Mike Loew
29
From:Marx, Jan
Sent:Friday, April 3, 2026 11:29 AM
To:Dietrick, Christine
Subject:Fw: Request for Appeal/Review
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From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 6:10:52 PM
To: City_Attorney <City_Attorney@slocity.org>
Cc: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke
<LSchwart@slocity.org>; Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: Request for Appeal/Review
Dear City Attorney's Office,
I am writing to ask what the proper process is to appeal or seek review of the City’s action to extend the red curb
and remove the parking space at 1986 San Luis Ranch Road.
After reviewing the public records, I have concerns that the action was arbitrary and capricious. Before taking
any further steps, I would like to know whether there is an administrative appeal or review process for this type
of action, and if so, who the final decision-maker is.
If there is no appeal or review process, can you please let me know what the City considers the appropriate
avenue for challenging or seeking reconsideration of this action and provide me with confirmation that the City
considers the matter final?
Thank you,
Mike
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From:Michael Loew <
Sent:Friday, April 3, 2026 10:11 AM
To:City_Attorney
Cc:E-mail Council Website; Rice, Jennifer; Schwartz, Luke; Wheeler, Bryan
Subject:Request for Appeal/Review
Dear City Attorney's Office,
I am writing to ask what the proper process is to appeal or seek review of the City’s action to extend the red curb
and remove the parking space at 1986 San Luis Ranch Road.
After reviewing the public records, I have concerns that the action was arbitrary and capricious. Before taking
any further steps, I would like to know whether there is an administrative appeal or review process for this type
of action, and if so, who the final decision-maker is.
If there is no appeal or review process, can you please let me know what the City considers the appropriate
avenue for challenging or seeking reconsideration of this action and provide me with confirmation that the City
considers the matter final?
Thank you,
Mike
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From:Paonessa, Kelly
Sent:Thursday, April 2, 2026 8:39 AM
To:Schwartz, Luke; Kacsinta, Madeline
Cc:Wheeler, Bryan
Subject:RE: Red Curb
Okay, let’s plan for that, if that’s okay.
Madeline’s back half of the day is booked solid till 430
Kelly Paonessa
pronouns She/Her/Hers
Administrative Assistant III
Public Works
919 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3934
E KPaoness@slocity.org
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From: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 8:15 AM
To: Paonessa, Kelly <KPaoness@slocity.org>; Kacsinta, Madeline <MKacsint@slocity.org>
Cc: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Red Curb
I'll be off site at a Prado Bridge meeting until 3pm. If 3pm-430 today does not work for others, Bryan could
always give Madeline a download at that earlier time today then I could huddle with each of them individually
afterwards.
Luke
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Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 7:54:08 AM
To: Kacsinta, Madeline <MKacsint@slocity.org>
Cc: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: Red Curb
Hoping this time works – please let me know if I need to reschedule!
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_____________________________________________
From: Kacsinta, Madeline <MKacsint@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 10:16 PM
To: Paonessa, Kelly <KPaoness@slocity.org>
Cc: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Red Curb
Hi Kelly,
Any way you can work a Mericle and find 15min for Bryan, Luke and me to chat tomorrow?
Madeline Kacsinta
Assistant Director of Public Works
Public Works
919 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E MKacsint@slocity.org
T 805.781.7094
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From: Floyd, Aaron <afloyd@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:23 PM
To: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Cc: Kacsinta, Madeline <MKacsint@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: Red Curb
Hi Bryan,
Can you please hold off on responding to this until I can be brought up to speed.
Thanks.
If I’m not around, please discuss with Madeline.
Aaron
From: Collins, Scott <SCollins@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:19 PM
To: Floyd, Aaron <afloyd@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: Red Curb
From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:18 PM
To: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>; E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Red Curb
Bryan,
I don't think an in person meeting on site will be necessary, can you please just provide me with your final
justification and determination, as well as what the options are moving forward in writing?
From my perspective, it feels like a council member targeted me because she didn't like my truck being parked
there. What I know is that she submitted a complaint on a Saturday, and you guys had a work order drawn up by
11am on the very next Monday, while using inaccurate measurements to justify removing the space, and had
the curb painted red without any notice, ever talking to me, or doing any outreach first. I had no issues with site
lines coming out of my driveway when a car was parked there, I had been parking there for 3 years, and
the space was properly laid out and built in accordance with the plans approved by PW and consistent with City
Engineering Standards.
Factually, my public records request revealed that the space actually complied with all of the laws and
standards you cited to justify the initial creation of the work order. I am concerned about the evolution of the
narrative around this, especially now that there are new "design constraints" to consider.
I think that staff made a mistake by prematurely removing a space based on the position of Council Member
Marx, when you should have taken accurate measurements and explained to her that it met standards, and that
the community was purposefully designed with narrow roads. If people driving through there were concerned
about hitting the car parked there, it was probably because they were driving too fast coming into the
development. Now, cars have no reason to slow down as they drive by my house where I have a 10 year old and
14 year old coming and going on their bikes everyday.
This is just not how our government should operate, nor the outcomes it should seek to achieve.
34
Thank you,
Mike
On Wed, Apr 1, 2026 at 11:06 AM Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org> wrote:
Michael,
Wanted to get back to you on the red curb at 1986 San Luis Ranch Rd. There are several design constraints that go into
the decision to remove parking. If you are open to it, could I meet you on-site at the location? I can go over our
determination and we can take a look to discuss options moving forward.
Let me know if meeting is an option for you and what time might work.
Thanks
Bryan Wheeler
Transportation Planner/ Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E bwheeler@slocity.org
T 805.781.7178
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From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 5:15 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Red Curb
Hi Luke,
Just following up on this. I took the overall measurement from the fire hydrant to the joint in the curb where the
apron of my driveway begins. There is now 34'-4" of red curb beyond the fire hydrant. I confirmed that the
original red curb extended to exactly 15' beyond the fire hydrant, leaving a total of 19'-4" to the edge of my
driveway apron. It appears to me that the City removed a parking spot that previously complied with the 2025
Engineering Standards and current traffic laws.
Thanks,
-Mike
On Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 9:26 AM Michael Loew < wrote:
Hi Luke,
Here's an image of it measured out. I believe this would have also been marked out on plans for the
development. I understand the laws have changed since the development was finalized, but the plans should
have the measurements on it, and I'm confident Trae would have checked it. Anyway we can check what it
35
was supposed to be on the plans also?
After reviewing the recently adopted street parking specifications in the 2025 Engineering Standards, Form
7410 - it appears that the space could be as short as 18 feet. I had been parking my truck there which is about
20 ft. long, and was not blocking my driveway. Based on the complaint, it seems like Council Member Marx's
concern was more about how parking in this location was affecting the flow of traffic, which my understanding
is precisely what the narrow streets are supposed to do. This is similar to the complaints the City has received
about new bike lanes and traffic designs for Chorro and downtown; however, I am not aware of the City
making any modifications to those areas based on these similar kinds of complaints.
Additionally, I received a parking ticket for parking in front of my own driveway over the weekend. This activity
is pretty regular and consistent throughout the medium density areas of the development, and very prevalent
when Cal Poly students are in town. There was even a morning a couple of weeks ago where a neighbor of
mine was ticketed for parking the wrong direction on the street, and I did not receive a citation for parking in
front of my driveway at that time. If the City thinks that there is a problem with this, then I recommend an
educational effort to notify residents that the City intends to begin enforcing that standard since many
residents have been parking in front of their own driveway for several years now with no consequence.
Thanks,
-Mike
On Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 7:46 AM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote:
Bcc: City Council
Michael,
Apologies for the delayed response.
Our team is not concerned with what type of vehicle is parked here or the duration/frequency of parking at
this location per se.
The primary concern was that there was inuficient curb space between the fire hydrant and nearest driveway
to fit both the 15' min stback from the hydrant per the Fire Code and a minimum length parking stall per City
Engineering Standards.
I can have Bryan from our team (cc'd) double check the measurement in the field to confirm.
Thanks,
Luke
From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 6:58:55 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Subject: Red Curb
Hi Luke,
I live at 1986 San Luis Ranch Rd. and own the white pickup. I have been parking there for 3 years since
we moved in. It's just that I started working from home so it was out there more during the day.
36
I reviewed the complaints against the red curb and my truck, as well as the staff follow-up. It appears that
Council Member Marx and Bryan Wheeler did not measure the red curb accurately. The red curb was painted
exactly 15 feet from the fire hydrant and 20 feet from the crosswalk and you can still see where it was
painted.
Will you please put the parking space back? People are flying through the roundabout and are now coming
through in front of my house really fast. I know it was inconvenient for people to have to slow down coming
into the neighborhood, but that was supposed to be the point of narrow streets.
Thanks,
Mike Loew
.
38
Madeline Kacsinta
Assistant Director of Public Works
Public Works
919 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E MKacsint@slocity.org
T 805.781.7094
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From: Floyd, Aaron <afloyd@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:23 PM
To: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Cc: Kacsinta, Madeline <MKacsint@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: Red Curb
Hi Bryan,
Can you please hold off on responding to this until I can be brought up to speed.
Thanks.
If I’m not around, please discuss with Madeline.
Aaron
From: Collins, Scott <SCollins@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:19 PM
To: Floyd, Aaron <afloyd@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: Red Curb
From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:18 PM
To: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>; E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Red Curb
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Bryan,
I don't think an in person meeting on site will be necessary, can you please just provide me with your final
justification and determination, as well as what the options are moving forward in writing?
From my perspective, it feels like a council member targeted me because she didn't like my truck being parked
there. What I know is that she submitted a complaint on a Saturday, and you guys had a work order drawn up by
11am on the very next Monday, while using inaccurate measurements to justify removing the space, and had
the curb painted red without any notice, ever talking to me, or doing any outreach first. I had no issues with site
lines coming out of my driveway when a car was parked there, I had been parking there for 3 years, and
the space was properly laid out and built in accordance with the plans approved by PW and consistent with City
Engineering Standards.
Factually, my public records request revealed that the space actually complied with all of the laws and
standards you cited to justify the initial creation of the work order. I am concerned about the evolution of the
narrative around this, especially now that there are new "design constraints" to consider.
I think that staff made a mistake by prematurely removing a space based on the position of Council Member
Marx, when you should have taken accurate measurements and explained to her that it met standards, and that
the community was purposefully designed with narrow roads. If people driving through there were concerned
about hitting the car parked there, it was probably because they were driving too fast coming into the
development. Now, cars have no reason to slow down as they drive by my house where I have a 10 year old and
14 year old coming and going on their bikes everyday.
This is just not how our government should operate, nor the outcomes it should seek to achieve.
Thank you,
Mike
On Wed, Apr 1, 2026 at 11:06 AM Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org> wrote:
Michael,
Wanted to get back to you on the red curb at 1986 San Luis Ranch Rd. There are several design constraints that go into
the decision to remove parking. If you are open to it, could I meet you on-site at the location? I can go over our
determination and we can take a look to discuss options moving forward.
Let me know if meeting is an option for you and what time might work.
Thanks
Bryan Wheeler
Transportation Planner/ Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E bwheeler@slocity.org
T 805.781.7178
slocity.org
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BCC: City Council
From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 5:15 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Red Curb
Hi Luke,
Just following up on this. I took the overall measurement from the fire hydrant to the joint in the curb where the
apron of my driveway begins. There is now 34'-4" of red curb beyond the fire hydrant. I confirmed that the
original red curb extended to exactly 15' beyond the fire hydrant, leaving a total of 19'-4" to the edge of my
driveway apron. It appears to me that the City removed a parking spot that previously complied with the 2025
Engineering Standards and current traffic laws.
Thanks,
-Mike
On Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 9:26 AM Michael Loew < wrote:
Hi Luke,
Here's an image of it measured out. I believe this would have also been marked out on plans for the
development. I understand the laws have changed since the development was finalized, but the plans should
have the measurements on it, and I'm confident Trae would have checked it. Anyway we can check what it
was supposed to be on the plans also?
After reviewing the recently adopted street parking specifications in the 2025 Engineering Standards, Form
7410 - it appears that the space could be as short as 18 feet. I had been parking my truck there which is about
20 ft. long, and was not blocking my driveway. Based on the complaint, it seems like Council Member Marx's
concern was more about how parking in this location was affecting the flow of traffic, which my understanding
is precisely what the narrow streets are supposed to do. This is similar to the complaints the City has received
about new bike lanes and traffic designs for Chorro and downtown; however, I am not aware of the City
making any modifications to those areas based on these similar kinds of complaints.
Additionally, I received a parking ticket for parking in front of my own driveway over the weekend. This activity
is pretty regular and consistent throughout the medium density areas of the development, and very prevalent
when Cal Poly students are in town. There was even a morning a couple of weeks ago where a neighbor of
mine was ticketed for parking the wrong direction on the street, and I did not receive a citation for parking in
front of my driveway at that time. If the City thinks that there is a problem with this, then I recommend an
educational effort to notify residents that the City intends to begin enforcing that standard since many
residents have been parking in front of their own driveway for several years now with no consequence.
Thanks,
-Mike
On Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 7:46 AM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote:
Bcc: City Council
Michael,
41
Apologies for the delayed response.
Our team is not concerned with what type of vehicle is parked here or the duration/frequency of parking at
this location per se.
The primary concern was that there was inuficient curb space between the fire hydrant and nearest driveway
to fit both the 15' min stback from the hydrant per the Fire Code and a minimum length parking stall per City
Engineering Standards.
I can have Bryan from our team (cc'd) double check the measurement in the field to confirm.
Thanks,
Luke
From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 6:58:55 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Subject: Red Curb
Hi Luke,
I live at 1986 San Luis Ranch Rd. and own the white pickup. I have been parking there for 3 years since
we moved in. It's just that I started working from home so it was out there more during the day.
I reviewed the complaints against the red curb and my truck, as well as the staff follow-up. It appears that
Council Member Marx and Bryan Wheeler did not measure the red curb accurately. The red curb was painted
exactly 15 feet from the fire hydrant and 20 feet from the crosswalk and you can still see where it was
painted.
Will you please put the parking space back? People are flying through the roundabout and are now coming
through in front of my house really fast. I know it was inconvenient for people to have to slow down coming
into the neighborhood, but that was supposed to be the point of narrow streets.
Thanks,
Mike Loew
42
From:Kacsinta, Madeline
Sent:Wednesday, April 1, 2026 10:16 PM
To:Paonessa, Kelly
Cc:Schwartz, Luke; Wheeler, Bryan
Subject:RE: Red Curb
Hi Kelly,
Any way you can work a Mericle and find 15min for Bryan, Luke and me to chat tomorrow?
Madeline Kacsinta
Assistant Director of Public Works
Public Works
919 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E MKacsint@slocity.org
T 805.781.7094
slocity.org
43
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From: Floyd, Aaron <afloyd@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:23 PM
To: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Cc: Kacsinta, Madeline <MKacsint@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: Red Curb
Hi Bryan,
Can you please hold off on responding to this until I can be brought up to speed.
Thanks.
If I’m not around, please discuss with Madeline.
Aaron
From: Collins, Scott <SCollins@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:19 PM
To: Floyd, Aaron <afloyd@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: Red Curb
From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:18 PM
To: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>; E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Red Curb
Bryan,
I don't think an in person meeting on site will be necessary, can you please just provide me with your final
justification and determination, as well as what the options are moving forward in writing?
From my perspective, it feels like a council member targeted me because she didn't like my truck being parked
there. What I know is that she submitted a complaint on a Saturday, and you guys had a work order drawn up by
11am on the very next Monday, while using inaccurate measurements to justify removing the space, and had
the curb painted red without any notice, ever talking to me, or doing any outreach first. I had no issues with site
lines coming out of my driveway when a car was parked there, I had been parking there for 3 years, and
the space was properly laid out and built in accordance with the plans approved by PW and consistent with City
Engineering Standards.
Factually, my public records request revealed that the space actually complied with all of the laws and
standards you cited to justify the initial creation of the work order. I am concerned about the evolution of the
narrative around this, especially now that there are new "design constraints" to consider.
I think that staff made a mistake by prematurely removing a space based on the position of Council Member
Marx, when you should have taken accurate measurements and explained to her that it met standards, and that
the community was purposefully designed with narrow roads. If people driving through there were concerned
about hitting the car parked there, it was probably because they were driving too fast coming into the
development. Now, cars have no reason to slow down as they drive by my house where I have a 10 year old and
14 year old coming and going on their bikes everyday.
44
This is just not how our government should operate, nor the outcomes it should seek to achieve.
Thank you,
Mike
On Wed, Apr 1, 2026 at 11:06 AM Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org> wrote:
Michael,
Wanted to get back to you on the red curb at 1986 San Luis Ranch Rd. There are several design constraints that go into
the decision to remove parking. If you are open to it, could I meet you on-site at the location? I can go over our
determination and we can take a look to discuss options moving forward.
Let me know if meeting is an option for you and what time might work.
Thanks
Bryan Wheeler
Transportation Planner/ Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E bwheeler@slocity.org
T 805.781.7178
slocity.org
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BCC: City Council
From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 5:15 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Red Curb
Hi Luke,
Just following up on this. I took the overall measurement from the fire hydrant to the joint in the curb where the
apron of my driveway begins. There is now 34'-4" of red curb beyond the fire hydrant. I confirmed that the
original red curb extended to exactly 15' beyond the fire hydrant, leaving a total of 19'-4" to the edge of my
driveway apron. It appears to me that the City removed a parking spot that previously complied with the 2025
Engineering Standards and current traffic laws.
Thanks,
-Mike
On Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 9:26 AM Michael Loew < wrote:
Hi Luke,
Here's an image of it measured out. I believe this would have also been marked out on plans for the
45
development. I understand the laws have changed since the development was finalized, but the plans should
have the measurements on it, and I'm confident Trae would have checked it. Anyway we can check what it
was supposed to be on the plans also?
After reviewing the recently adopted street parking specifications in the 2025 Engineering Standards, Form
7410 - it appears that the space could be as short as 18 feet. I had been parking my truck there which is about
20 ft. long, and was not blocking my driveway. Based on the complaint, it seems like Council Member Marx's
concern was more about how parking in this location was affecting the flow of traffic, which my understanding
is precisely what the narrow streets are supposed to do. This is similar to the complaints the City has received
about new bike lanes and traffic designs for Chorro and downtown; however, I am not aware of the City
making any modifications to those areas based on these similar kinds of complaints.
Additionally, I received a parking ticket for parking in front of my own driveway over the weekend. This activity
is pretty regular and consistent throughout the medium density areas of the development, and very prevalent
when Cal Poly students are in town. There was even a morning a couple of weeks ago where a neighbor of
mine was ticketed for parking the wrong direction on the street, and I did not receive a citation for parking in
front of my driveway at that time. If the City thinks that there is a problem with this, then I recommend an
educational effort to notify residents that the City intends to begin enforcing that standard since many
residents have been parking in front of their own driveway for several years now with no consequence.
Thanks,
-Mike
On Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 7:46 AM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote:
Bcc: City Council
Michael,
Apologies for the delayed response.
Our team is not concerned with what type of vehicle is parked here or the duration/frequency of parking at
this location per se.
The primary concern was that there was inuficient curb space between the fire hydrant and nearest driveway
to fit both the 15' min stback from the hydrant per the Fire Code and a minimum length parking stall per City
Engineering Standards.
I can have Bryan from our team (cc'd) double check the measurement in the field to confirm.
Thanks,
Luke
From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 6:58:55 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Subject: Red Curb
Hi Luke,
46
I live at 1986 San Luis Ranch Rd. and own the white pickup. I have been parking there for 3 years since
we moved in. It's just that I started working from home so it was out there more during the day.
I reviewed the complaints against the red curb and my truck, as well as the staff follow-up. It appears that
Council Member Marx and Bryan Wheeler did not measure the red curb accurately. The red curb was painted
exactly 15 feet from the fire hydrant and 20 feet from the crosswalk and you can still see where it was
painted.
Will you please put the parking space back? People are flying through the roundabout and are now coming
through in front of my house really fast. I know it was inconvenient for people to have to slow down coming
into the neighborhood, but that was supposed to be the point of narrow streets.
Thanks,
Mike Loew
47
From:Floyd, Aaron
Sent:Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:23 PM
To:Wheeler, Bryan
Cc:Kacsinta, Madeline; Schwartz, Luke
Subject:FW: Red Curb
Hi Bryan,
Can you please hold off on responding to this until I can be brought up to speed.
Thanks.
If I’m not around, please discuss with Madeline.
Aaron
From: Collins, Scott <SCollins@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:19 PM
To: Floyd, Aaron <afloyd@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: Red Curb
From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:18 PM
To: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>; E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Red Curb
Bryan,
I don't think an in person meeting on site will be necessary, can you please just provide me with your final
justification and determination, as well as what the options are moving forward in writing?
From my perspective, it feels like a council member targeted me because she didn't like my truck being parked
there. What I know is that she submitted a complaint on a Saturday, and you guys had a work order drawn up by
11am on the very next Monday, while using inaccurate measurements to justify removing the space, and had
the curb painted red without any notice, ever talking to me, or doing any outreach first. I had no issues with site
lines coming out of my driveway when a car was parked there, I had been parking there for 3 years, and
the space was properly laid out and built in accordance with the plans approved by PW and consistent with City
Engineering Standards.
Factually, my public records request revealed that the space actually complied with all of the laws and
standards you cited to justify the initial creation of the work order. I am concerned about the evolution of the
narrative around this, especially now that there are new "design constraints" to consider.
I think that staff made a mistake by prematurely removing a space based on the position of Council Member
Marx, when you should have taken accurate measurements and explained to her that it met standards, and that
the community was purposefully designed with narrow roads. If people driving through there were concerned
about hitting the car parked there, it was probably because they were driving too fast coming into the
development. Now, cars have no reason to slow down as they drive by my house where I have a 10 year old and
14 year old coming and going on their bikes everyday.
48
This is just not how our government should operate, nor the outcomes it should seek to achieve.
Thank you,
Mike
On Wed, Apr 1, 2026 at 11:06 AM Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org> wrote:
Michael,
Wanted to get back to you on the red curb at 1986 San Luis Ranch Rd. There are several design constraints that go into
the decision to remove parking. If you are open to it, could I meet you on-site at the location? I can go over our
determination and we can take a look to discuss options moving forward.
Let me know if meeting is an option for you and what time might work.
Thanks
Bryan Wheeler
Transportation Planner/ Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E bwheeler@slocity.org
T 805.781.7178
slocity.org
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From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 5:15 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Red Curb
Hi Luke,
Just following up on this. I took the overall measurement from the fire hydrant to the joint in the curb where the
apron of my driveway begins. There is now 34'-4" of red curb beyond the fire hydrant. I confirmed that the
original red curb extended to exactly 15' beyond the fire hydrant, leaving a total of 19'-4" to the edge of my
driveway apron. It appears to me that the City removed a parking spot that previously complied with the 2025
Engineering Standards and current traffic laws.
Thanks,
-Mike
On Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 9:26 AM Michael Loew < wrote:
Hi Luke,
Here's an image of it measured out. I believe this would have also been marked out on plans for the
49
development. I understand the laws have changed since the development was finalized, but the plans should
have the measurements on it, and I'm confident Trae would have checked it. Anyway we can check what it
was supposed to be on the plans also?
After reviewing the recently adopted street parking specifications in the 2025 Engineering Standards, Form
7410 - it appears that the space could be as short as 18 feet. I had been parking my truck there which is about
20 ft. long, and was not blocking my driveway. Based on the complaint, it seems like Council Member Marx's
concern was more about how parking in this location was affecting the flow of traffic, which my understanding
is precisely what the narrow streets are supposed to do. This is similar to the complaints the City has received
about new bike lanes and traffic designs for Chorro and downtown; however, I am not aware of the City
making any modifications to those areas based on these similar kinds of complaints.
Additionally, I received a parking ticket for parking in front of my own driveway over the weekend. This activity
is pretty regular and consistent throughout the medium density areas of the development, and very prevalent
when Cal Poly students are in town. There was even a morning a couple of weeks ago where a neighbor of
mine was ticketed for parking the wrong direction on the street, and I did not receive a citation for parking in
front of my driveway at that time. If the City thinks that there is a problem with this, then I recommend an
educational effort to notify residents that the City intends to begin enforcing that standard since many
residents have been parking in front of their own driveway for several years now with no consequence.
Thanks,
-Mike
On Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 7:46 AM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote:
Bcc: City Council
Michael,
Apologies for the delayed response.
Our team is not concerned with what type of vehicle is parked here or the duration/frequency of parking at
this location per se.
The primary concern was that there was inuficient curb space between the fire hydrant and nearest driveway
to fit both the 15' min stback from the hydrant per the Fire Code and a minimum length parking stall per City
Engineering Standards.
I can have Bryan from our team (cc'd) double check the measurement in the field to confirm.
Thanks,
Luke
From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 6:58:55 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Subject: Red Curb
Hi Luke,
50
I live at 1986 San Luis Ranch Rd. and own the white pickup. I have been parking there for 3 years since
we moved in. It's just that I started working from home so it was out there more during the day.
I reviewed the complaints against the red curb and my truck, as well as the staff follow-up. It appears that
Council Member Marx and Bryan Wheeler did not measure the red curb accurately. The red curb was painted
exactly 15 feet from the fire hydrant and 20 feet from the crosswalk and you can still see where it was
painted.
Will you please put the parking space back? People are flying through the roundabout and are now coming
through in front of my house really fast. I know it was inconvenient for people to have to slow down coming
into the neighborhood, but that was supposed to be the point of narrow streets.
Thanks,
Mike Loew
51
From:Collins, Scott
Sent:Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:19 PM
To:Floyd, Aaron
Subject:FW: Red Curb
From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:18 PM
To: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>; E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Red Curb
Bryan,
I don't think an in person meeting on site will be necessary, can you please just provide me with your final
justification and determination, as well as what the options are moving forward in writing?
From my perspective, it feels like a council member targeted me because she didn't like my truck being parked
there. What I know is that she submitted a complaint on a Saturday, and you guys had a work order drawn up by
11am on the very next Monday, while using inaccurate measurements to justify removing the space, and had
the curb painted red without any notice, ever talking to me, or doing any outreach first. I had no issues with site
lines coming out of my driveway when a car was parked there, I had been parking there for 3 years, and
the space was properly laid out and built in accordance with the plans approved by PW and consistent with City
Engineering Standards.
Factually, my public records request revealed that the space actually complied with all of the laws and
standards you cited to justify the initial creation of the work order. I am concerned about the evolution of the
narrative around this, especially now that there are new "design constraints" to consider.
I think that staff made a mistake by prematurely removing a space based on the position of Council Member
Marx, when you should have taken accurate measurements and explained to her that it met standards, and that
the community was purposefully designed with narrow roads. If people driving through there were concerned
about hitting the car parked there, it was probably because they were driving too fast coming into the
development. Now, cars have no reason to slow down as they drive by my house where I have a 10 year old and
14 year old coming and going on their bikes everyday.
This is just not how our government should operate, nor the outcomes it should seek to achieve.
Thank you,
Mike
On Wed, Apr 1, 2026 at 11:06 AM Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org> wrote:
Michael,
Wanted to get back to you on the red curb at 1986 San Luis Ranch Rd. There are several design constraints that go into
the decision to remove parking. If you are open to it, could I meet you on-site at the location? I can go over our
determination and we can take a look to discuss options moving forward.
Let me know if meeting is an option for you and what time might work.
52
Thanks
Bryan Wheeler
Transportation Planner/ Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E bwheeler@slocity.org
T 805.781.7178
slocity.org
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From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 5:15 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Red Curb
Hi Luke,
Just following up on this. I took the overall measurement from the fire hydrant to the joint in the curb where the
apron of my driveway begins. There is now 34'-4" of red curb beyond the fire hydrant. I confirmed that the
original red curb extended to exactly 15' beyond the fire hydrant, leaving a total of 19'-4" to the edge of my
driveway apron. It appears to me that the City removed a parking spot that previously complied with the 2025
Engineering Standards and current traffic laws.
Thanks,
-Mike
On Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 9:26 AM Michael Loew < wrote:
Hi Luke,
Here's an image of it measured out. I believe this would have also been marked out on plans for the
development. I understand the laws have changed since the development was finalized, but the plans should
have the measurements on it, and I'm confident Trae would have checked it. Anyway we can check what it
was supposed to be on the plans also?
After reviewing the recently adopted street parking specifications in the 2025 Engineering Standards, Form
7410 - it appears that the space could be as short as 18 feet. I had been parking my truck there which is about
20 ft. long, and was not blocking my driveway. Based on the complaint, it seems like Council Member Marx's
concern was more about how parking in this location was affecting the flow of traffic, which my understanding
is precisely what the narrow streets are supposed to do. This is similar to the complaints the City has received
about new bike lanes and traffic designs for Chorro and downtown; however, I am not aware of the City
making any modifications to those areas based on these similar kinds of complaints.
53
Additionally, I received a parking ticket for parking in front of my own driveway over the weekend. This activity
is pretty regular and consistent throughout the medium density areas of the development, and very prevalent
when Cal Poly students are in town. There was even a morning a couple of weeks ago where a neighbor of
mine was ticketed for parking the wrong direction on the street, and I did not receive a citation for parking in
front of my driveway at that time. If the City thinks that there is a problem with this, then I recommend an
educational effort to notify residents that the City intends to begin enforcing that standard since many
residents have been parking in front of their own driveway for several years now with no consequence.
Thanks,
-Mike
On Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 7:46 AM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote:
Bcc: City Council
Michael,
Apologies for the delayed response.
Our team is not concerned with what type of vehicle is parked here or the duration/frequency of parking at
this location per se.
The primary concern was that there was inuficient curb space between the fire hydrant and nearest driveway
to fit both the 15' min stback from the hydrant per the Fire Code and a minimum length parking stall per City
Engineering Standards.
I can have Bryan from our team (cc'd) double check the measurement in the field to confirm.
Thanks,
Luke
From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 6:58:55 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Subject: Red Curb
Hi Luke,
I live at 1986 San Luis Ranch Rd. and own the white pickup. I have been parking there for 3 years since
we moved in. It's just that I started working from home so it was out there more during the day.
I reviewed the complaints against the red curb and my truck, as well as the staff follow-up. It appears that
Council Member Marx and Bryan Wheeler did not measure the red curb accurately. The red curb was painted
exactly 15 feet from the fire hydrant and 20 feet from the crosswalk and you can still see where it was
painted.
Will you please put the parking space back? People are flying through the roundabout and are now coming
through in front of my house really fast. I know it was inconvenient for people to have to slow down coming
into the neighborhood, but that was supposed to be the point of narrow streets.
54
Thanks,
Mike Loew
55
From:Michael Loew <
Sent:Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:18 PM
To:Wheeler, Bryan; E-mail Council Website
Cc:Rice, Jennifer; Schwartz, Luke
Subject:Re: Red Curb
Bryan,
I don't think an in person meeting on site will be necessary, can you please just provide me with your final
justification and determination, as well as what the options are moving forward in writing?
From my perspective, it feels like a council member targeted me because she didn't like my truck being parked
there. What I know is that she submitted a complaint on a Saturday, and you guys had a work order drawn up by
11am on the very next Monday, while using inaccurate measurements to justify removing the space, and had
the curb painted red without any notice, ever talking to me, or doing any outreach first. I had no issues with site
lines coming out of my driveway when a car was parked there, I had been parking there for 3 years, and
the space was properly laid out and built in accordance with the plans approved by PW and consistent with City
Engineering Standards.
Factually, my public records request revealed that the space actually complied with all of the laws and
standards you cited to justify the initial creation of the work order. I am concerned about the evolution of the
narrative around this, especially now that there are new "design constraints" to consider.
I think that staff made a mistake by prematurely removing a space based on the position of Council Member
Marx, when you should have taken accurate measurements and explained to her that it met standards, and that
the community was purposefully designed with narrow roads. If people driving through there were concerned
about hitting the car parked there, it was probably because they were driving too fast coming into the
development. Now, cars have no reason to slow down as they drive by my house where I have a 10 year old and
14 year old coming and going on their bikes everyday.
This is just not how our government should operate, nor the outcomes it should seek to achieve.
Thank you,
Mike
On Wed, Apr 1, 2026 at 11:06 AM Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org> wrote:
Michael,
Wanted to get back to you on the red curb at 1986 San Luis Ranch Rd. There are several design constraints that go into
the decision to remove parking. If you are open to it, could I meet you on-site at the location? I can go over our
determination and we can take a look to discuss options moving forward.
Let me know if meeting is an option for you and what time might work.
Thanks
Bryan Wheeler
Transportation Planner/ Engineer III
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To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Red Curb
Hi Luke,
Just following up on this. I took the overall measurement from the fire hydrant to the joint in the curb where the
apron of my driveway begins. There is now 34'-4" of red curb beyond the fire hydrant. I confirmed that the
original red curb extended to exactly 15' beyond the fire hydrant, leaving a total of 19'-4" to the edge of my
driveway apron. It appears to me that the City removed a parking spot that previously complied with the 2025
Engineering Standards and current traffic laws.
Thanks,
-Mike
On Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 9:26 AM Michael Loew < wrote:
Hi Luke,
Here's an image of it measured out. I believe this would have also been marked out on plans for the
development. I understand the laws have changed since the development was finalized, but the plans should
have the measurements on it, and I'm confident Trae would have checked it. Anyway we can check what it
was supposed to be on the plans also?
After reviewing the recently adopted street parking specifications in the 2025 Engineering Standards, Form
7410 - it appears that the space could be as short as 18 feet. I had been parking my truck there which is about
20 ft. long, and was not blocking my driveway. Based on the complaint, it seems like Council Member Marx's
concern was more about how parking in this location was affecting the flow of traffic, which my understanding
is precisely what the narrow streets are supposed to do. This is similar to the complaints the City has received
about new bike lanes and traffic designs for Chorro and downtown; however, I am not aware of the City
making any modifications to those areas based on these similar kinds of complaints.
Additionally, I received a parking ticket for parking in front of my own driveway over the weekend. This activity
is pretty regular and consistent throughout the medium density areas of the development, and very prevalent
when Cal Poly students are in town. There was even a morning a couple of weeks ago where a neighbor of
mine was ticketed for parking the wrong direction on the street, and I did not receive a citation for parking in
front of my driveway at that time. If the City thinks that there is a problem with this, then I recommend an
57
educational effort to notify residents that the City intends to begin enforcing that standard since many
residents have been parking in front of their own driveway for several years now with no consequence.
Thanks,
-Mike
On Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 7:46 AM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote:
Bcc: City Council
Michael,
Apologies for the delayed response.
Our team is not concerned with what type of vehicle is parked here or the duration/frequency of parking at
this location per se.
The primary concern was that there was inuficient curb space between the fire hydrant and nearest driveway
to fit both the 15' min stback from the hydrant per the Fire Code and a minimum length parking stall per City
Engineering Standards.
I can have Bryan from our team (cc'd) double check the measurement in the field to confirm.
Thanks,
Luke
From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 6:58:55 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Subject: Red Curb
Hi Luke,
I live at 1986 San Luis Ranch Rd. and own the white pickup. I have been parking there for 3 years since
we moved in. It's just that I started working from home so it was out there more during the day.
I reviewed the complaints against the red curb and my truck, as well as the staff follow-up. It appears that
Council Member Marx and Bryan Wheeler did not measure the red curb accurately. The red curb was painted
exactly 15 feet from the fire hydrant and 20 feet from the crosswalk and you can still see where it was
painted.
Will you please put the parking space back? People are flying through the roundabout and are now coming
through in front of my house really fast. I know it was inconvenient for people to have to slow down coming
into the neighborhood, but that was supposed to be the point of narrow streets.
Thanks,
Mike Loew
58
From:Wheeler, Bryan
Sent:Wednesday, April 1, 2026 11:07 AM
To:Michael Loew
Cc:Rice, Jennifer; Schwartz, Luke
Subject:Re: Red Curb
Michael,
Wanted to get back to you on the red curb at 1986 San Luis Ranch Rd. There are several design constraints that go into the
decision to remove parking. If you are open to it, could I meet you on-site at the location? I can go over our determination
and we can take a look to discuss options moving forward.
Let me know if meeting is an option for you and what time might work.
Thanks
Bryan Wheeler
Transportation Planner/ Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E bwheeler@slocity.org
T 805.781.7178
slocity.org
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From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 5:15 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Red Curb
Hi Luke,
Just following up on this. I took the overall measurement from the fire hydrant to the joint in the curb where the
apron of my driveway begins. There is now 34'-4" of red curb beyond the fire hydrant. I confirmed that the
original red curb extended to exactly 15' beyond the fire hydrant, leaving a total of 19'-4" to the edge of my
driveway apron. It appears to me that the City removed a parking spot that previously complied with the 2025
Engineering Standards and current traffic laws.
Thanks,
-Mike
On Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 9:26 AM Michael Loew < wrote:
59
Hi Luke,
Here's an image of it measured out. I believe this would have also been marked out on plans for the
development. I understand the laws have changed since the development was finalized, but the plans should
have the measurements on it, and I'm confident Trae would have checked it. Anyway we can check what it was
supposed to be on the plans also?
After reviewing the recently adopted street parking specifications in the 2025 Engineering Standards, Form
7410 - it appears that the space could be as short as 18 feet. I had been parking my truck there which is about
20 ft. long, and was not blocking my driveway. Based on the complaint, it seems like Council Member Marx's
concern was more about how parking in this location was affecting the flow of traffic, which my understanding
is precisely what the narrow streets are supposed to do. This is similar to the complaints the City has received
about new bike lanes and traffic designs for Chorro and downtown; however, I am not aware of the City making
any modifications to those areas based on these similar kinds of complaints.
Additionally, I received a parking ticket for parking in front of my own driveway over the weekend. This activity is
pretty regular and consistent throughout the medium density areas of the development, and very prevalent
when Cal Poly students are in town. There was even a morning a couple of weeks ago where a neighbor of mine
was ticketed for parking the wrong direction on the street, and I did not receive a citation for parking in front of
my driveway at that time. If the City thinks that there is a problem with this, then I recommend an educational
effort to notify residents that the City intends to begin enforcing that standard since many residents have been
parking in front of their own driveway for several years now with no consequence.
Thanks,
-Mike
On Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 7:46 AM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote:
Bcc: City Council
Michael,
Apologies for the delayed response.
Our team is not concerned with what type of vehicle is parked here or the duration/frequency of parking at this
location per se.
The primary concern was that there was inuficient curb space between the fire hydrant and nearest driveway
to fit both the 15' min stback from the hydrant per the Fire Code and a minimum length parking stall per City
Engineering Standards.
I can have Bryan from our team (cc'd) double check the measurement in the field to confirm.
Thanks,
Luke
From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 6:58:55 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Subject: Red Curb
60
Hi Luke,
I live at 1986 San Luis Ranch Rd. and own the white pickup. I have been parking there for 3 years since
we moved in. It's just that I started working from home so it was out there more during the day.
I reviewed the complaints against the red curb and my truck, as well as the staff follow-up. It appears that
Council Member Marx and Bryan Wheeler did not measure the red curb accurately. The red curb was painted
exactly 15 feet from the fire hydrant and 20 feet from the crosswalk and you can still see where it was painted.
Will you please put the parking space back? People are flying through the roundabout and are now coming
through in front of my house really fast. I know it was inconvenient for people to have to slow down coming
into the neighborhood, but that was supposed to be the point of narrow streets.
Thanks,
Mike Loew
61
From:Wheeler, Bryan
Sent:Wednesday, April 1, 2026 11:07 AM
To:Michael Loew
Cc:Rice, Jennifer; Schwartz, Luke
Subject:Re: Red Curb
Michael,
Wanted to get back to you on the red curb at 1986 San Luis Ranch Rd. There are several design constraints that go into the
decision to remove parking. If you are open to it, could I meet you on-site at the location? I can go over our determination
and we can take a look to discuss options moving forward.
Let me know if meeting is an option for you and what time might work.
Thanks
Bryan Wheeler
Transportation Planner/ Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E bwheeler@slocity.org
T 805.781.7178
slocity.org
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From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 5:15 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Red Curb
Hi Luke,
Just following up on this. I took the overall measurement from the fire hydrant to the joint in the curb where the
apron of my driveway begins. There is now 34'-4" of red curb beyond the fire hydrant. I confirmed that the
original red curb extended to exactly 15' beyond the fire hydrant, leaving a total of 19'-4" to the edge of my
driveway apron. It appears to me that the City removed a parking spot that previously complied with the 2025
Engineering Standards and current traffic laws.
Thanks,
-Mike
On Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 9:26 AM Michael Loew < wrote:
62
Hi Luke,
Here's an image of it measured out. I believe this would have also been marked out on plans for the
development. I understand the laws have changed since the development was finalized, but the plans should
have the measurements on it, and I'm confident Trae would have checked it. Anyway we can check what it was
supposed to be on the plans also?
After reviewing the recently adopted street parking specifications in the 2025 Engineering Standards, Form
7410 - it appears that the space could be as short as 18 feet. I had been parking my truck there which is about
20 ft. long, and was not blocking my driveway. Based on the complaint, it seems like Council Member Marx's
concern was more about how parking in this location was affecting the flow of traffic, which my understanding
is precisely what the narrow streets are supposed to do. This is similar to the complaints the City has received
about new bike lanes and traffic designs for Chorro and downtown; however, I am not aware of the City making
any modifications to those areas based on these similar kinds of complaints.
Additionally, I received a parking ticket for parking in front of my own driveway over the weekend. This activity is
pretty regular and consistent throughout the medium density areas of the development, and very prevalent
when Cal Poly students are in town. There was even a morning a couple of weeks ago where a neighbor of mine
was ticketed for parking the wrong direction on the street, and I did not receive a citation for parking in front of
my driveway at that time. If the City thinks that there is a problem with this, then I recommend an educational
effort to notify residents that the City intends to begin enforcing that standard since many residents have been
parking in front of their own driveway for several years now with no consequence.
Thanks,
-Mike
On Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 7:46 AM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote:
Bcc: City Council
Michael,
Apologies for the delayed response.
Our team is not concerned with what type of vehicle is parked here or the duration/frequency of parking at this
location per se.
The primary concern was that there was inuficient curb space between the fire hydrant and nearest driveway
to fit both the 15' min stback from the hydrant per the Fire Code and a minimum length parking stall per City
Engineering Standards.
I can have Bryan from our team (cc'd) double check the measurement in the field to confirm.
Thanks,
Luke
From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 6:58:55 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Subject: Red Curb
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Hi Luke,
I live at 1986 San Luis Ranch Rd. and own the white pickup. I have been parking there for 3 years since
we moved in. It's just that I started working from home so it was out there more during the day.
I reviewed the complaints against the red curb and my truck, as well as the staff follow-up. It appears that
Council Member Marx and Bryan Wheeler did not measure the red curb accurately. The red curb was painted
exactly 15 feet from the fire hydrant and 20 feet from the crosswalk and you can still see where it was painted.
Will you please put the parking space back? People are flying through the roundabout and are now coming
through in front of my house really fast. I know it was inconvenient for people to have to slow down coming
into the neighborhood, but that was supposed to be the point of narrow streets.
Thanks,
Mike Loew
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From:Marx, Jan
Sent:Tuesday, March 31, 2026 5:38 PM
To:Schwartz, Luke
Subject:Fw: Red Curb
As of Jan. 1, 2025, California's new “daylighting” law (Assembly Bill 413) prohibits vehicles from parking,
stopping, or standing within 20 feet of a marked or unmarked crosswalk on the approach side of the road .
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From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 8:15:57 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Red Curb
Hi Luke,
Just following up on this. I took the overall measurement from the fire hydrant to the joint in the curb where the
apron of my driveway begins. There is now 34'-4" of red curb beyond the fire hydrant. I confirmed that the
original red curb extended to exactly 15' beyond the fire hydrant, leaving a total of 19'-4" to the edge of my
driveway apron. It appears to me that the City removed a parking spot that previously complied with the 2025
Engineering Standards and current traffic laws.
Thanks,
-Mike
On Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 9:26 AM Michael Loew < wrote:
Hi Luke,
Here's an image of it measured out. I believe this would have also been marked out on plans for the
development. I understand the laws have changed since the development was finalized, but the plans should
have the measurements on it, and I'm confident Trae would have checked it. Anyway we can check what it was
supposed to be on the plans also?
After reviewing the recently adopted street parking specifications in the 2025 Engineering Standards, Form
7410 - it appears that the space could be as short as 18 feet. I had been parking my truck there which is about
20 ft. long, and was not blocking my driveway. Based on the complaint, it seems like Council Member Marx's
concern was more about how parking in this location was affecting the flow of traffic, which my understanding
is precisely what the narrow streets are supposed to do. This is similar to the complaints the City has received
about new bike lanes and traffic designs for Chorro and downtown; however, I am not aware of the City making
any modifications to those areas based on these similar kinds of complaints.
Additionally, I received a parking ticket for parking in front of my own driveway over the weekend. This activity is
pretty regular and consistent throughout the medium density areas of the development, and very prevalent
when Cal Poly students are in town. There was even a morning a couple of weeks ago where a neighbor of mine
was ticketed for parking the wrong direction on the street, and I did not receive a citation for parking in front of
my driveway at that time. If the City thinks that there is a problem with this, then I recommend an educational
effort to notify residents that the City intends to begin enforcing that standard since many residents have been
parking in front of their own driveway for several years now with no consequence.
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Thanks,
-Mike
On Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 7:46 AM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote:
Bcc: City Council
Michael,
Apologies for the delayed response.
Our team is not concerned with what type of vehicle is parked here or the duration/frequency of parking at this
location per se.
The primary concern was that there was inuficient curb space between the fire hydrant and nearest driveway
to fit both the 15' min stback from the hydrant per the Fire Code and a minimum length parking stall per City
Engineering Standards.
I can have Bryan from our team (cc'd) double check the measurement in the field to confirm.
Thanks,
Luke
From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 6:58:55 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Subject: Red Curb
Hi Luke,
I live at 1986 San Luis Ranch Rd. and own the white pickup. I have been parking there for 3 years since
we moved in. It's just that I started working from home so it was out there more during the day.
I reviewed the complaints against the red curb and my truck, as well as the staff follow-up. It appears that
Council Member Marx and Bryan Wheeler did not measure the red curb accurately. The red curb was painted
exactly 15 feet from the fire hydrant and 20 feet from the crosswalk and you can still see where it was painted.
Will you please put the parking space back? People are flying through the roundabout and are now coming
through in front of my house really fast. I know it was inconvenient for people to have to slow down coming
into the neighborhood, but that was supposed to be the point of narrow streets.
Thanks,
Mike Loew
66
From:Marx, Jan
Sent:Tuesday, March 31, 2026 5:31 PM
To:Schwartz, Luke
Subject:Fw: Red Curb
Thanks for dealing with this, Luke. I am staying out of it, since it is up to staff. But Mike is ignoring the other
measurement which has to do with distance from the crosswalk, a new statutory space requirement. As I recall
it is 20 feet. Please double check. I apologize for causing any problems!
Jan
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From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 8:15:57 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Red Curb
Hi Luke,
Just following up on this. I took the overall measurement from the fire hydrant to the joint in the curb where the
apron of my driveway begins. There is now 34'-4" of red curb beyond the fire hydrant. I confirmed that the
original red curb extended to exactly 15' beyond the fire hydrant, leaving a total of 19'-4" to the edge of my
driveway apron. It appears to me that the City removed a parking spot that previously complied with the 2025
Engineering Standards and current traffic laws.
Thanks,
-Mike
On Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 9:26 AM Michael Loew < wrote:
Hi Luke,
Here's an image of it measured out. I believe this would have also been marked out on plans for the
development. I understand the laws have changed since the development was finalized, but the plans should
have the measurements on it, and I'm confident Trae would have checked it. Anyway we can check what it was
supposed to be on the plans also?
After reviewing the recently adopted street parking specifications in the 2025 Engineering Standards, Form
7410 - it appears that the space could be as short as 18 feet. I had been parking my truck there which is about
20 ft. long, and was not blocking my driveway. Based on the complaint, it seems like Council Member Marx's
concern was more about how parking in this location was affecting the flow of traffic, which my understanding
is precisely what the narrow streets are supposed to do. This is similar to the complaints the City has received
about new bike lanes and traffic designs for Chorro and downtown; however, I am not aware of the City making
any modifications to those areas based on these similar kinds of complaints.
Additionally, I received a parking ticket for parking in front of my own driveway over the weekend. This activity is
pretty regular and consistent throughout the medium density areas of the development, and very prevalent
when Cal Poly students are in town. There was even a morning a couple of weeks ago where a neighbor of mine
was ticketed for parking the wrong direction on the street, and I did not receive a citation for parking in front of
my driveway at that time. If the City thinks that there is a problem with this, then I recommend an educational
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effort to notify residents that the City intends to begin enforcing that standard since many residents have been
parking in front of their own driveway for several years now with no consequence.
Thanks,
-Mike
On Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 7:46 AM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote:
Bcc: City Council
Michael,
Apologies for the delayed response.
Our team is not concerned with what type of vehicle is parked here or the duration/frequency of parking at this
location per se.
The primary concern was that there was inuficient curb space between the fire hydrant and nearest driveway
to fit both the 15' min stback from the hydrant per the Fire Code and a minimum length parking stall per City
Engineering Standards.
I can have Bryan from our team (cc'd) double check the measurement in the field to confirm.
Thanks,
Luke
From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 6:58:55 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Subject: Red Curb
Hi Luke,
I live at 1986 San Luis Ranch Rd. and own the white pickup. I have been parking there for 3 years since
we moved in. It's just that I started working from home so it was out there more during the day.
I reviewed the complaints against the red curb and my truck, as well as the staff follow-up. It appears that
Council Member Marx and Bryan Wheeler did not measure the red curb accurately. The red curb was painted
exactly 15 feet from the fire hydrant and 20 feet from the crosswalk and you can still see where it was painted.
Will you please put the parking space back? People are flying through the roundabout and are now coming
through in front of my house really fast. I know it was inconvenient for people to have to slow down coming
into the neighborhood, but that was supposed to be the point of narrow streets.
Thanks,
Mike Loew
68
From:Michael Loew <
Sent:Tuesday, March 31, 2026 9:26 AM
To:Schwartz, Luke; E-mail Council Website
Cc:Rice, Jennifer; Wheeler, Bryan
Subject:Re: Red Curb
Attachments:IMG_1996.jpeg
Hi Luke,
Here's an image of it measured out. I believe this would have also been marked out on plans for the
development. I understand the laws have changed since the development was finalized, but the plans should
have the measurements on it, and I'm confident Trae would have checked it. Anyway we can check what it was
supposed to be on the plans also?
After reviewing the recently adopted street parking specifications in the 2025 Engineering Standards, Form 7410
- it appears that the space could be as short as 18 feet. I had been parking my truck there which is about 20 ft.
long, and was not blocking my driveway. Based on the complaint, it seems like Council Member Marx's concern
was more about how parking in this location was affecting the flow of traffic, which my understanding is
precisely what the narrow streets are supposed to do. This is similar to the complaints the City has received
about new bike lanes and traffic designs for Chorro and downtown; however, I am not aware of the City making
any modifications to those areas based on these similar kinds of complaints.
Additionally, I received a parking ticket for parking in front of my own driveway over the weekend. This activity is
pretty regular and consistent throughout the medium density areas of the development, and very prevalent
when Cal Poly students are in town. There was even a morning a couple of weeks ago where a neighbor of mine
was ticketed for parking the wrong direction on the street, and I did not receive a citation for parking in front of
my driveway at that time. If the City thinks that there is a problem with this, then I recommend an educational
effort to notify residents that the City intends to begin enforcing that standard since many residents have been
parking in front of their own driveway for several years now with no consequence.
Thanks,
-Mike
On Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 7:46 AM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote:
Bcc: City Council
Michael,
Apologies for the delayed response.
Our team is not concerned with what type of vehicle is parked here or the duration/frequency of parking at this
location per se.
The primary concern was that there was inuficient curb space between the fire hydrant and nearest driveway to
fit both the 15' min stback from the hydrant per the Fire Code and a minimum length parking stall per City
Engineering Standards.
I can have Bryan from our team (cc'd) double check the measurement in the field to confirm.
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Thanks,
Luke
From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 6:58:55 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Subject: Red Curb
Hi Luke,
I live at 1986 San Luis Ranch Rd. and own the white pickup. I have been parking there for 3 years since
we moved in. It's just that I started working from home so it was out there more during the day.
I reviewed the complaints against the red curb and my truck, as well as the staff follow-up. It appears that
Council Member Marx and Bryan Wheeler did not measure the red curb accurately. The red curb was painted
exactly 15 feet from the fire hydrant and 20 feet from the crosswalk and you can still see where it was painted.
Will you please put the parking space back? People are flying through the roundabout and are now coming
through in front of my house really fast. I know it was inconvenient for people to have to slow down coming into
the neighborhood, but that was supposed to be the point of narrow streets.
Thanks,
Mike Loew
71
From:Schwartz, Luke
Sent:Tuesday, March 31, 2026 7:46 AM
To:Michael Loew
Cc:Rice, Jennifer; Wheeler, Bryan
Subject:Re: Red Curb
Bcc: City Council
Michael,
Apologies for the delayed response.
Our team is not concerned with what type of vehicle is parked here or the duration/frequency of parking at this
location per se.
The primary concern was that there was inuficient curb space between the fire hydrant and nearest driveway to
fit both the 15' min stback from the hydrant per the Fire Code and a minimum length parking stall per City
Engineering Standards.
I can have Bryan from our team (cc'd) double check the measurement in the field to confirm.
Thanks,
Luke
From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 6:58:55 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Subject: Red Curb
Hi Luke,
I live at 1986 San Luis Ranch Rd. and own the white pickup. I have been parking there for 3 years since
we moved in. It's just that I started working from home so it was out there more during the day.
I reviewed the complaints against the red curb and my truck, as well as the staff follow-up. It appears that
Council Member Marx and Bryan Wheeler did not measure the red curb accurately. The red curb was painted
exactly 15 feet from the fire hydrant and 20 feet from the crosswalk and you can still see where it was painted.
Will you please put the parking space back? People are flying through the roundabout and are now coming
through in front of my house really fast. I know it was inconvenient for people to have to slow down coming into
the neighborhood, but that was supposed to be the point of narrow streets.
Thanks,
Mike Loew
72
From:no-reply@slocity.org
Sent:Friday, March 27, 2026 11:47 AM
To:kchristi@slocity.org; Purrington, Teresa
Subject:cc - Loew (Red Curb) 3/27/2026
Attachments:cc - Loew (Red Curb) 3272026.pdf
Dear Mayor and Council,
Attached is Council correspondence from
Sincerely,
Kevin Christian
Administrative Assistant
City Administration
City Clerk's Office
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E kchristian@slocity.org
T 805.781.7104
slocity.org
Bcc: Council All, Attorney, Clerk, Hermann, Johnson, Sims
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From:Michael Loew <
Sent:Thursday, March 26, 2026 6:59 PM
To:Schwartz, Luke; Rice, Jennifer
Cc:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Red Curb
Attachments:PRR26118 - Loew - Red Curb.pdf
Follow Up Flag:Flag for follow up
Flag Status:Flagged
Hi Luke,
I live at 1986 San Luis Ranch Rd. and own the white pickup. I have been parking there for 3 years since
we moved in. It's just that I started working from home so it was out there more during the day.
I reviewed the complaints against the red curb and my truck, as well as the staff follow-up. It appears that
Council Member Marx and Bryan Wheeler did not measure the red curb accurately. The red curb was painted
exactly 15 feet from the fire hydrant and 20 feet from the crosswalk and you can still see where it was painted.
Will you please put the parking space back? People are flying through the roundabout and are now coming
through in front of my house really fast. I know it was inconvenient for people to have to slow down coming into
the neighborhood, but that was supposed to be the point of narrow streets.
Thanks,
Mike Loew
1
From:SLO <sanluisobispoca@user.govoutreach.com>
Sent:Monday, March 2, 2026 8:00 AM
To:Schwartz, Luke
Subject:General Traffic Safety Issues Request #15547 Assigned to Luke Schwartz
Follow Up Flag:Follow up
Flag Status:Completed
SLO
Request #15547 Assigned to Luke Schwartz
General Traffic Safety Issues
Request #15547
Created on Feb 28, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Estimated Resolution by Mar 15, 2026
Status Open
Assignee Luke Schwartz
2
Requester Name
Jan Marx
3
Problem Location:
Froom Ranch Way, San Luis Obispo, 93405
Description
Under VC 22500, it is illegal to park with 20 feet of a crosswalk. The red curb starts about 4 feet from the crsswalk. The red curb is 14
feet according to my measurements, which means the red curb needs to be extended at least 2 feet. Under VC 22514, no vehicle
may park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. The red curb, which extends beyond the fir hydrant is 14 feet. Extending the red curb all
the way to the driveway would make sense, given that cars which presently park in that space often block traffic coming into the
neighborhood, especially when cars on the opposite side of the street are trying to exit into the roundabout. Please double check my
measurements and consider red painting the entire curb from the crosswalk to the driveway. Thank you
View Request
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From:Schwartz, Luke
Sent:Monday, March 2, 2026 9:04 AM
To:Kelley, Angela
Subject:RE: New Employee Message About Request #:15537 [2107623O2107723]
Thanks, we got a separate Ask SLO ticket on this same topic and will investigate.
Luke Schwartz
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E LSchwartz@slocity.org
T 805.781.7190
slocity.org
Report immediate concerns using the Ask SLO tool
From: SLO <sanluisobispoca@user.govoutreach.com>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 7:56 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Subject: New Employee Message About Request #:15537 [2107623O2107723]
---If replying by email, enter your reply above this line---
SLO
Employee Message About Request
#15537
There is a new message about this request
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Angela Kelley
March 2, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Hello, I thought I would pass on the suggestion.
Illegal Parking
Request #15537
Created on Feb 27, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Estimated Resolution by Mar 14, 2026
Status Closed
Assignee Angela Kelley
Requester Name
Jan Marx
3
Problem Location:
1986 San Luis Ranch Rd, San Luis Obispo, 93405
Description
A white silverado pick up truck license has been parked at the corner of San
Luis Ranch road and Froom for weeks, without moving. Also the curb in that space
should be painted red, given the close proximity of the fire hydrant and the cross walk.
Your website will not let me upload photos. It is hard to avoid hitting the truck, exiting
the roundabout and entering the neighborhood.
View Request
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From:Kolin, Meghan
Sent:Monday, March 2, 2026 10:49 AM
To:Schwartz, Luke
Cc:Wheeler, Bryan
Subject:Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
Attachments:San Luis Ranch Red Curb Extension WO.pdf
Follow Up Flag:Follow up
Flag Status:Completed
Hi Luke,
Just reaching out to pass along a work order for your review to extend some red curb at the San Luis
Ranch/Froom Ranch roundabout per the community request Bryan sent me this morning. Let me know if there
are any changes you need me to make to this or if it’s ready for Cityworks!
All the best,
Meghan Kolin
Transportation Intern
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E MKolin@slocity.org
T 805.783.7871
slocity.org
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From:Schwartz, Luke
Sent:Monday, March 2, 2026 10:52 AM
To:Rice, Jennifer; King, Donna
Subject:RE: My Ask Slo request re Froom and SL Drive
Yes, already on it, we did receive 2 Ask SLO tickets from her on this.
Luke Schwartz
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E LSchwartz@slocity.org
T 805.781.7190
slocity.org
Report immediate concerns using the Ask SLO tool
From: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 10:38 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; King, Donna <DKing@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: My Ask Slo request re Froom and SL Drive
Hello Luke and Donna,
FYI, this request came in from Council Member Marx over the weekend. She was having an issue with AskSLO, so
forwarded directly to me. Looks like she is concerned about the length of red curb at Froom and San Luis Ranch
Road. Not clear from the photos, but sounds like her concern is if there is 15’ restricted on either side of the hydrant as
well as appropriate restriction to a crosswalk per the Daylighting Law.
@Schwartz, Luke is someone on your team able to do a field visit to verify if adjustments to the length of red curb are
necessary? If so, can you follow up with Donna and I as to what your recommendation would be?
Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP, AICP
pronouns she/her/hers
Deputy Director of Mobility Services
Public Works
Mobility Services
1260 Chorro, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
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From: Marx, Jan <jmarx@slocity.org>
Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2026 4:30 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: My Ask Slo request re Froom and SL Drive
The Ask Slo app will not let me attach photos. So I am sending them to you.
Jan
“Under VC 22500, it is illegal to park with 20 feet of a crosswalk. The red curb starts about 4 feet from the
crsswalk. The red curb is 14 feet according to my measurements, which means the red curb needs to be
extended at least 2 feet. Under VC 22514, no vehicle may park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. The red curb,
which extends beyond the fir hydrant is 14 feet. Extending the red curb all the way to the driveway would make
sense, given that cars which presently park in that space often block traffic coming into the neighborhood,
especially when cars on the opposite side of the street are trying to exit into the roundabout. Please double
check my measurements and consider red painting the entire curb from the crosswalk to the driveway. Thank
you “
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From:Schwartz, Luke
Sent:Monday, March 2, 2026 10:53 AM
To:Kolin, Meghan; Wheeler, Bryan
Subject:RE: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
Attachments:San Luis Ranch Red Curb Extension WO.pdf
Thanks, did we investigate this already Bryan?
Luke Schwartz
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E LSchwartz@slocity.org
T 805.781.7190
slocity.org
Report immediate concerns using the Ask SLO tool
From: Kolin, Meghan <MKolin@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 10:49 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
Hi Luke,
Just reaching out to pass along a work order for your review to extend some red curb at the San Luis
Ranch/Froom Ranch roundabout per the community request Bryan sent me this morning. Let me know if there
are any changes you need me to make to this or if it’s ready for Cityworks!
All the best,
Meghan Kolin
Transportation Intern
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E MKolin@slocity.org
T 805.783.7871
slocity.org
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From:Rice, Jennifer
Sent:Monday, March 2, 2026 10:54 AM
To:Schwartz, Luke; King, Donna
Subject:RE: My Ask Slo request re Froom and SL Drive
Great – Thanks! So I guess it was working 뇤눎눐눑눒눏
Jennifer Rice, PTP, AICP
pronouns she/her/hers
Deputy Director of Mobility Services
Public Works
Mobility Services
1260 Chorro, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
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From: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 10:52 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; King, Donna <DKing@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: My Ask Slo request re Froom and SL Drive
Yes, already on it, we did receive 2 Ask SLO tickets from her on this.
Luke Schwartz
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E LSchwartz@slocity.org
T 805.781.7190
slocity.org
Report immediate concerns using the Ask SLO tool
From: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 10:38 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; King, Donna <DKing@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: My Ask Slo request re Froom and SL Drive
Hello Luke and Donna,
FYI, this request came in from Council Member Marx over the weekend. She was having an issue with AskSLO, so
forwarded directly to me. Looks like she is concerned about the length of red curb at Froom and San Luis Ranch
Road. Not clear from the photos, but sounds like her concern is if there is 15’ restricted on either side of the hydrant as
well as appropriate restriction to a crosswalk per the Daylighting Law.
2
@Schwartz, Luke is someone on your team able to do a field visit to verify if adjustments to the length of red curb are
necessary? If so, can you follow up with Donna and I as to what your recommendation would be?
Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP, AICP
pronouns she/her/hers
Deputy Director of Mobility Services
Public Works
Mobility Services
1260 Chorro, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
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From: Marx, Jan <jmarx@slocity.org>
Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2026 4:30 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: My Ask Slo request re Froom and SL Drive
The Ask Slo app will not let me attach photos. So I am sending them to you.
Jan
“Under VC 22500, it is illegal to park with 20 feet of a crosswalk. The red curb starts about 4 feet from the
crsswalk. The red curb is 14 feet according to my measurements, which means the red curb needs to be
extended at least 2 feet. Under VC 22514, no vehicle may park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. The red curb,
which extends beyond the fir hydrant is 14 feet. Extending the red curb all the way to the driveway would make
sense, given that cars which presently park in that space often block traffic coming into the neighborhood,
especially when cars on the opposite side of the street are trying to exit into the roundabout. Please double
check my measurements and consider red painting the entire curb from the crosswalk to the driveway. Thank
you “
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From:Schwartz, Luke
Sent:Monday, March 2, 2026 10:59 AM
To:Kolin, Meghan
Cc:Wheeler, Bryan
Subject:RE: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
Attachments:San Luis Ranch Red Curb Extension WO_approved.pdf
Here’s an approved WO, assuming this is warranted
Luke Schwartz
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E LSchwartz@slocity.org
T 805.781.7190
slocity.org
Report immediate concerns using the Ask SLO tool
From: Kolin, Meghan <MKolin@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 10:49 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
Hi Luke,
Just reaching out to pass along a work order for your review to extend some red curb at the San Luis
Ranch/Froom Ranch roundabout per the community request Bryan sent me this morning. Let me know if there
are any changes you need me to make to this or if it’s ready for Cityworks!
All the best,
Meghan Kolin
Transportation Intern
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From:Wheeler, Bryan
Sent:Monday, March 2, 2026 10:59 AM
To:Schwartz, Luke
Subject:Re: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
I did. I took a drive and it is OK for painting. I measured the current RC at a bit over 13', and the adjacent parking space is
18.5' right to the driveway. I can see an occasion in the future where we would issue a RC permit for the property at 1986
San Luis Ranch, when it likely should have been no parking all along due to the hydrant and sight distance leaving the
driveway.
Bryan Wheeler
Transportation Planner/ Engineer III
Public Works
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From: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 10:53 AM
To: Kolin, Meghan <MKolin@slocity.org>; Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
Thanks, did we investigate this already Bryan?
Luke Schwartz
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From: Kolin, Meghan <MKolin@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 10:49 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
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Cc: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
Hi Luke,
Just reaching out to pass along a work order for your review to extend some red curb at the San Luis
Ranch/Froom Ranch roundabout per the community request Bryan sent me this morning. Let me know if there
are any changes you need me to make to this or if it’s ready for Cityworks!
All the best,
Meghan Kolin
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From:Schwartz, Luke
Sent:Monday, March 2, 2026 11:02 AM
To:Wheeler, Bryan
Subject:RE: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
Ok, thanks.
Luke Schwartz
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From: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 10:59 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
I did. I took a drive and it is OK for painting. I measured the current RC at a bit over 13', and the adjacent parking space is
18.5' right to the driveway. I can see an occasion in the future where we would issue a RC permit for the property at 1986
San Luis Ranch, when it likely should have been no parking all along due to the hydrant and sight distance leaving the
driveway.
Bryan Wheeler
Transportation Planner/ Engineer III
Public Works
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From: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 10:53 AM
To: Kolin, Meghan <MKolin@slocity.org>; Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
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Thanks, did we investigate this already Bryan?
Luke Schwartz
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From: Kolin, Meghan <MKolin@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 10:49 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
Hi Luke,
Just reaching out to pass along a work order for your review to extend some red curb at the San Luis
Ranch/Froom Ranch roundabout per the community request Bryan sent me this morning. Let me know if there
are any changes you need me to make to this or if it’s ready for Cityworks!
All the best,
Meghan Kolin
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From:SLO <sanluisobispoca@user.govoutreach.com>
Sent:Monday, March 2, 2026 8:00 AM
To:Schwartz, Luke
Subject:General Traffic Safety Issues Request #15547 Assigned to Luke Schwartz
Follow Up Flag:Follow up
Flag Status:Completed
SLO
Request #15547 Assigned to Luke Schwartz
General Traffic Safety Issues
Request #15547
Created on Feb 28, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Estimated Resolution by Mar 15, 2026
Status Open
Assignee Luke Schwartz
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Requester Name
Jan Marx
3
Problem Location:
Froom Ranch Way, San Luis Obispo, 93405
Description
Under VC 22500, it is illegal to park with 20 feet of a crosswalk. The red curb starts about 4 feet from the crsswalk. The red curb is 14
feet according to my measurements, which means the red curb needs to be extended at least 2 feet. Under VC 22514, no vehicle
may park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. The red curb, which extends beyond the fir hydrant is 14 feet. Extending the red curb all
the way to the driveway would make sense, given that cars which presently park in that space often block traffic coming into the
neighborhood, especially when cars on the opposite side of the street are trying to exit into the roundabout. Please double check my
measurements and consider red painting the entire curb from the crosswalk to the driveway. Thank you
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From:Schwartz, Luke
Sent:Monday, March 2, 2026 9:04 AM
To:Kelley, Angela
Subject:RE: New Employee Message About Request #:15537 [2107623O2107723]
Thanks, we got a separate Ask SLO ticket on this same topic and will investigate.
Luke Schwartz
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From: SLO <sanluisobispoca@user.govoutreach.com>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 7:56 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Subject: New Employee Message About Request #:15537 [2107623O2107723]
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SLO
Employee Message About Request
#15537
There is a new message about this request
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Angela Kelley
March 2, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Hello, I thought I would pass on the suggestion.
Illegal Parking
Request #15537
Created on Feb 27, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Estimated Resolution by Mar 14, 2026
Status Closed
Assignee Angela Kelley
Requester Name
Jan Marx
3
Problem Location:
1986 San Luis Ranch Rd, San Luis Obispo, 93405
Description
A white silverado pick up truck license has been parked at the corner of San
Luis Ranch road and Froom for weeks, without moving. Also the curb in that space
should be painted red, given the close proximity of the fire hydrant and the cross walk.
Your website will not let me upload photos. It is hard to avoid hitting the truck, exiting
the roundabout and entering the neighborhood.
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From:Kolin, Meghan
Sent:Monday, March 2, 2026 10:49 AM
To:Schwartz, Luke
Cc:Wheeler, Bryan
Subject:Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
Attachments:San Luis Ranch Red Curb Extension WO.pdf
Follow Up Flag:Follow up
Flag Status:Completed
Hi Luke,
Just reaching out to pass along a work order for your review to extend some red curb at the San Luis
Ranch/Froom Ranch roundabout per the community request Bryan sent me this morning. Let me know if there
are any changes you need me to make to this or if it’s ready for Cityworks!
All the best,
Meghan Kolin
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Public Works
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From:Schwartz, Luke
Sent:Monday, March 2, 2026 10:52 AM
To:Rice, Jennifer; King, Donna
Subject:RE: My Ask Slo request re Froom and SL Drive
Yes, already on it, we did receive 2 Ask SLO tickets from her on this.
Luke Schwartz
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 10:38 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; King, Donna <DKing@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: My Ask Slo request re Froom and SL Drive
Hello Luke and Donna,
FYI, this request came in from Council Member Marx over the weekend. She was having an issue with AskSLO, so
forwarded directly to me. Looks like she is concerned about the length of red curb at Froom and San Luis Ranch
Road. Not clear from the photos, but sounds like her concern is if there is 15’ restricted on either side of the hydrant as
well as appropriate restriction to a crosswalk per the Daylighting Law.
@Schwartz, Luke is someone on your team able to do a field visit to verify if adjustments to the length of red curb are
necessary? If so, can you follow up with Donna and I as to what your recommendation would be?
Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP, AICP
pronouns she/her/hers
Deputy Director of Mobility Services
Public Works
Mobility Services
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From: Marx, Jan <jmarx@slocity.org>
Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2026 4:30 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: My Ask Slo request re Froom and SL Drive
The Ask Slo app will not let me attach photos. So I am sending them to you.
Jan
“Under VC 22500, it is illegal to park with 20 feet of a crosswalk. The red curb starts about 4 feet from the
crsswalk. The red curb is 14 feet according to my measurements, which means the red curb needs to be
extended at least 2 feet. Under VC 22514, no vehicle may park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. The red curb,
which extends beyond the fir hydrant is 14 feet. Extending the red curb all the way to the driveway would make
sense, given that cars which presently park in that space often block traffic coming into the neighborhood,
especially when cars on the opposite side of the street are trying to exit into the roundabout. Please double
check my measurements and consider red painting the entire curb from the crosswalk to the driveway. Thank
you “
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From:Schwartz, Luke
Sent:Monday, March 2, 2026 10:53 AM
To:Kolin, Meghan; Wheeler, Bryan
Subject:RE: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
Attachments:San Luis Ranch Red Curb Extension WO.pdf
Thanks, did we investigate this already Bryan?
Luke Schwartz
Transportation Manager
Public Works
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919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Kolin, Meghan <MKolin@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 10:49 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
Hi Luke,
Just reaching out to pass along a work order for your review to extend some red curb at the San Luis
Ranch/Froom Ranch roundabout per the community request Bryan sent me this morning. Let me know if there
are any changes you need me to make to this or if it’s ready for Cityworks!
All the best,
Meghan Kolin
Transportation Intern
Public Works
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From:Rice, Jennifer
Sent:Monday, March 2, 2026 10:54 AM
To:Schwartz, Luke; King, Donna
Subject:RE: My Ask Slo request re Froom and SL Drive
Great – Thanks! So I guess it was working 뇤눎눐눑눒눏
Jennifer Rice, PTP, AICP
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From: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 10:52 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; King, Donna <DKing@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: My Ask Slo request re Froom and SL Drive
Yes, already on it, we did receive 2 Ask SLO tickets from her on this.
Luke Schwartz
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
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From: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 10:38 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; King, Donna <DKing@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: My Ask Slo request re Froom and SL Drive
Hello Luke and Donna,
FYI, this request came in from Council Member Marx over the weekend. She was having an issue with AskSLO, so
forwarded directly to me. Looks like she is concerned about the length of red curb at Froom and San Luis Ranch
Road. Not clear from the photos, but sounds like her concern is if there is 15’ restricted on either side of the hydrant as
well as appropriate restriction to a crosswalk per the Daylighting Law.
2
@Schwartz, Luke is someone on your team able to do a field visit to verify if adjustments to the length of red curb are
necessary? If so, can you follow up with Donna and I as to what your recommendation would be?
Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP, AICP
pronouns she/her/hers
Deputy Director of Mobility Services
Public Works
Mobility Services
1260 Chorro, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Marx, Jan <jmarx@slocity.org>
Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2026 4:30 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: My Ask Slo request re Froom and SL Drive
The Ask Slo app will not let me attach photos. So I am sending them to you.
Jan
“Under VC 22500, it is illegal to park with 20 feet of a crosswalk. The red curb starts about 4 feet from the
crsswalk. The red curb is 14 feet according to my measurements, which means the red curb needs to be
extended at least 2 feet. Under VC 22514, no vehicle may park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. The red curb,
which extends beyond the fir hydrant is 14 feet. Extending the red curb all the way to the driveway would make
sense, given that cars which presently park in that space often block traffic coming into the neighborhood,
especially when cars on the opposite side of the street are trying to exit into the roundabout. Please double
check my measurements and consider red painting the entire curb from the crosswalk to the driveway. Thank
you “
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From:Schwartz, Luke
Sent:Monday, March 2, 2026 10:59 AM
To:Kolin, Meghan
Cc:Wheeler, Bryan
Subject:RE: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
Attachments:San Luis Ranch Red Curb Extension WO_approved.pdf
Here’s an approved WO, assuming this is warranted
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From: Kolin, Meghan <MKolin@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 10:49 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
Hi Luke,
Just reaching out to pass along a work order for your review to extend some red curb at the San Luis
Ranch/Froom Ranch roundabout per the community request Bryan sent me this morning. Let me know if there
are any changes you need me to make to this or if it’s ready for Cityworks!
All the best,
Meghan Kolin
Transportation Intern
Public Works
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From:Wheeler, Bryan
Sent:Monday, March 2, 2026 10:59 AM
To:Schwartz, Luke
Subject:Re: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
I did. I took a drive and it is OK for painting. I measured the current RC at a bit over 13', and the adjacent parking space is
18.5' right to the driveway. I can see an occasion in the future where we would issue a RC permit for the property at 1986
San Luis Ranch, when it likely should have been no parking all along due to the hydrant and sight distance leaving the
driveway.
Bryan Wheeler
Transportation Planner/ Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 10:53 AM
To: Kolin, Meghan <MKolin@slocity.org>; Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
Thanks, did we investigate this already Bryan?
Luke Schwartz
Transportation Manager
Public Works
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From: Kolin, Meghan <MKolin@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 10:49 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
2
Cc: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
Hi Luke,
Just reaching out to pass along a work order for your review to extend some red curb at the San Luis
Ranch/Froom Ranch roundabout per the community request Bryan sent me this morning. Let me know if there
are any changes you need me to make to this or if it’s ready for Cityworks!
All the best,
Meghan Kolin
Transportation Intern
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From:Schwartz, Luke
Sent:Monday, March 2, 2026 11:02 AM
To:Wheeler, Bryan
Subject:RE: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
Ok, thanks.
Luke Schwartz
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 10:59 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
I did. I took a drive and it is OK for painting. I measured the current RC at a bit over 13', and the adjacent parking space is
18.5' right to the driveway. I can see an occasion in the future where we would issue a RC permit for the property at 1986
San Luis Ranch, when it likely should have been no parking all along due to the hydrant and sight distance leaving the
driveway.
Bryan Wheeler
Transportation Planner/ Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 10:53 AM
To: Kolin, Meghan <MKolin@slocity.org>; Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
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Thanks, did we investigate this already Bryan?
Luke Schwartz
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Kolin, Meghan <MKolin@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 10:49 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
Hi Luke,
Just reaching out to pass along a work order for your review to extend some red curb at the San Luis
Ranch/Froom Ranch roundabout per the community request Bryan sent me this morning. Let me know if there
are any changes you need me to make to this or if it’s ready for Cityworks!
All the best,
Meghan Kolin
Transportation Intern
Public Works
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From:Schwartz, Luke
Sent:Monday, March 2, 2026 11:02 AM
To:Wheeler, Bryan
Subject:RE: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
Ok, thanks.
Luke Schwartz
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 10:59 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
I did. I took a drive and it is OK for painting. I measured the current RC at a bit over 13', and the adjacent parking space is
18.5' right to the driveway. I can see an occasion in the future where we would issue a RC permit for the property at 1986
San Luis Ranch, when it likely should have been no parking all along due to the hydrant and sight distance leaving the
driveway.
Bryan Wheeler
Transportation Planner/ Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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To: Kolin, Meghan <MKolin@slocity.org>; Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
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Thanks, did we investigate this already Bryan?
Luke Schwartz
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Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
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From: Kolin, Meghan <MKolin@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 10:49 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
Hi Luke,
Just reaching out to pass along a work order for your review to extend some red curb at the San Luis
Ranch/Froom Ranch roundabout per the community request Bryan sent me this morning. Let me know if there
are any changes you need me to make to this or if it’s ready for Cityworks!
All the best,
Meghan Kolin
Transportation Intern
Public Works
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From:Schwartz, Luke
Sent:Monday, March 2, 2026 10:59 AM
To:Kolin, Meghan
Cc:Wheeler, Bryan
Subject:RE: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
Attachments:San Luis Ranch Red Curb Extension WO_approved.pdf
Here’s an approved WO, assuming this is warranted
Luke Schwartz
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Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
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From: Kolin, Meghan <MKolin@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 10:49 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
Hi Luke,
Just reaching out to pass along a work order for your review to extend some red curb at the San Luis
Ranch/Froom Ranch roundabout per the community request Bryan sent me this morning. Let me know if there
are any changes you need me to make to this or if it’s ready for Cityworks!
All the best,
Meghan Kolin
Transportation Intern
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E MKolin@slocity.org
T 805.783.7871
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From:Wheeler, Bryan
Sent:Monday, March 2, 2026 10:59 AM
To:Schwartz, Luke
Subject:Re: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
I did. I took a drive and it is OK for painting. I measured the current RC at a bit over 13', and the adjacent parking space is
18.5' right to the driveway. I can see an occasion in the future where we would issue a RC permit for the property at 1986
San Luis Ranch, when it likely should have been no parking all along due to the hydrant and sight distance leaving the
driveway.
Bryan Wheeler
Transportation Planner/ Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 10:53 AM
To: Kolin, Meghan <MKolin@slocity.org>; Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
Thanks, did we investigate this already Bryan?
Luke Schwartz
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To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
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Cc: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
Hi Luke,
Just reaching out to pass along a work order for your review to extend some red curb at the San Luis
Ranch/Froom Ranch roundabout per the community request Bryan sent me this morning. Let me know if there
are any changes you need me to make to this or if it’s ready for Cityworks!
All the best,
Meghan Kolin
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From:Schwartz, Luke
Sent:Monday, March 2, 2026 10:59 AM
To:Kolin, Meghan
Cc:Wheeler, Bryan
Subject:RE: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
Attachments:San Luis Ranch Red Curb Extension WO_approved.pdf
Here’s an approved WO, assuming this is warranted
Luke Schwartz
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From: Kolin, Meghan <MKolin@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 10:49 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
Hi Luke,
Just reaching out to pass along a work order for your review to extend some red curb at the San Luis
Ranch/Froom Ranch roundabout per the community request Bryan sent me this morning. Let me know if there
are any changes you need me to make to this or if it’s ready for Cityworks!
All the best,
Meghan Kolin
Transportation Intern
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From:Schwartz, Luke
Sent:Monday, March 2, 2026 10:54 AM
To:Kolin, Meghan; Wheeler, Bryan
Subject:RE: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
Attachments:San Luis Ranch Red Curb Extension WO.pdf
Thanks, did we investigate this already Bryan?
Luke Schwartz
Transportation Manager
Public Works
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From: Kolin, Meghan <MKolin@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 10:49 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
Hi Luke,
Just reaching out to pass along a work order for your review to extend some red curb at the San Luis
Ranch/Froom Ranch roundabout per the community request Bryan sent me this morning. Let me know if there
are any changes you need me to make to this or if it’s ready for Cityworks!
All the best,
Meghan Kolin
Transportation Intern
Public Works
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From:Schwartz, Luke
Sent:Monday, March 2, 2026 10:54 AM
To:Kolin, Meghan; Wheeler, Bryan
Subject:RE: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
Attachments:San Luis Ranch Red Curb Extension WO.pdf
Thanks, did we investigate this already Bryan?
Luke Schwartz
Transportation Manager
Public Works
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From: Kolin, Meghan <MKolin@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 10:49 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
Hi Luke,
Just reaching out to pass along a work order for your review to extend some red curb at the San Luis
Ranch/Froom Ranch roundabout per the community request Bryan sent me this morning. Let me know if there
are any changes you need me to make to this or if it’s ready for Cityworks!
All the best,
Meghan Kolin
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Public Works
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From:Kolin, Meghan
Sent:Monday, March 2, 2026 10:49 AM
To:Schwartz, Luke
Cc:Wheeler, Bryan
Subject:Red curb work order at San Luis Ranch/Froom Ranch
Attachments:San Luis Ranch Red Curb Extension WO.pdf
Follow Up Flag:Follow up
Flag Status:Completed
Hi Luke,
Just reaching out to pass along a work order for your review to extend some red curb at the San Luis
Ranch/Froom Ranch roundabout per the community request Bryan sent me this morning. Let me know if there
are any changes you need me to make to this or if it’s ready for Cityworks!
All the best,
Meghan Kolin
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Public Works
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From:Wheeler, Bryan
Sent:Monday, March 2, 2026 10:42 AM
To:Kolin, Meghan
Subject:Re: New Employee Message About Request #:15547 [2107723O2107584]
Looks good to me. Thanks!
Bryan Wheeler
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From: Kolin, Meghan <MKolin@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 10:36 AM
To: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: New Employee Message About Request #:15547 [2107723O2107584]
Hi Bryan,
Here’s what I’ve put together for this. Let me know if there are any changes you need me to make before I send it
to Luke for his signature and put it into Cityworks!
Thanks!
Meghan Kolin
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From: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 10:02 AM
To: Kolin, Meghan <MKolin@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: New Employee Message About Request #:15547 [2107723O2107584]
Just toward the driveway.
Thanks!
Bryan Wheeler
Transportation Planner/ Engineer III
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From: Kolin, Meghan <MKolin@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 10:00 AM
To: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: New Employee Message About Request #:15547 [2107723O2107584]
Hi Bryan,
I’ll hop on this right away. Just to make sure I understand fully what’s happening here, are we extending the red
curb towards the truncated domes at all or just towards the driveway?
Thanks!
Meghan Kolin
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Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 9:55 AM
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To: Kolin, Meghan <MKolin@slocity.org>
Subject: Fw: New Employee Message About Request #:15547 [2107723O2107584]
Meghan,
This one is OK to create a Streets work order for. Location is the NW side of the Froom Ranch and San Luis Ranch
roundabout.
191
192
Red curb should extend from existing location to the driveway of 1986 San Luis Ranch.
Thanks!
Bryan Wheeler
Transportation Planner/ Engineer III
Public Works
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From: SLO <sanluisobispoca@user.govoutreach.com>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 9:06 AM
To: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: New Employee Message About Request #:15547 [2107723O2107584]
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Employee Message About Request #15547
There is a new message about this request
Luke Schwartz
March 2, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Bryan - Can you please take the lead and investigate this. If additional red curb is warranted, please work with Meghan to
prepare a WO for streets maintenance.
193
General Traffic Safety Issues
Request #15547
Created on Feb 28, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Estimated Resolution by Mar 15, 2026
Status Open
Assignee Luke Schwartz
194
Requester Name
195
Jan Marx
Problem Location:
Froom Ranch Way, San Luis Obispo, 93405
Description
Under VC 22500, it is illegal to park with 20 feet of a crosswalk. The red curb starts about 4 feet from the crsswalk. The red
curb is 14 feet according to my measurements, which means the red curb needs to be extended at least 2 feet. Under VC
22514, no vehicle may park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. The red curb, which extends beyond the fir hydrant is 14 feet.
Extending the red curb all the way to the driveway would make sense, given that cars which presently park in that space
often block traffic coming into the neighborhood, especially when cars on the opposite side of the street are trying to exit
into the roundabout. Please double check my measurements and consider red painting the entire curb from the crosswalk
to the driveway. Thank you
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From:Kolin, Meghan
Sent:Monday, March 2, 2026 10:36 AM
To:Wheeler, Bryan
Subject:RE: New Employee Message About Request #:15547 [2107723O2107584]
Attachments:San Luis Ranch Red Curb Extension WO.pdf
Hi Bryan,
Here’s what I’ve put together for this. Let me know if there are any changes you need me to make before I send it
to Luke for his signature and put it into Cityworks!
Thanks!
Meghan Kolin
Transportation Intern
Public Works
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From: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 10:02 AM
To: Kolin, Meghan <MKolin@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: New Employee Message About Request #:15547 [2107723O2107584]
Just toward the driveway.
Thanks!
Bryan Wheeler
Transportation Planner/ Engineer III
Public Works
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919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Kolin, Meghan <MKolin@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 10:00 AM
To: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: New Employee Message About Request #:15547 [2107723O2107584]
Hi Bryan,
I’ll hop on this right away. Just to make sure I understand fully what’s happening here, are we extending the red
curb towards the truncated domes at all or just towards the driveway?
Thanks!
Meghan Kolin
Transportation Intern
Public Works
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From: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 9:55 AM
To: Kolin, Meghan <MKolin@slocity.org>
Subject: Fw: New Employee Message About Request #:15547 [2107723O2107584]
Meghan,
This one is OK to create a Streets work order for. Location is the NW side of the Froom Ranch and San Luis Ranch
roundabout.
198
199
Red curb should extend from existing location to the driveway of 1986 San Luis Ranch.
Thanks!
Bryan Wheeler
Transportation Planner/ Engineer III
Public Works
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From: SLO <sanluisobispoca@user.govoutreach.com>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 9:06 AM
To: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: New Employee Message About Request #:15547 [2107723O2107584]
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SLO
Employee Message About Request #15547
There is a new message about this request
Luke Schwartz
March 2, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Bryan - Can you please take the lead and investigate this. If additional red curb is warranted, please work with Meghan to
prepare a WO for streets maintenance.
200
General Traffic Safety Issues
Request #15547
Created on Feb 28, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Estimated Resolution by Mar 15, 2026
Status Open
Assignee Luke Schwartz
201
Requester Name
202
Jan Marx
Problem Location:
Froom Ranch Way, San Luis Obispo, 93405
Description
Under VC 22500, it is illegal to park with 20 feet of a crosswalk. The red curb starts about 4 feet from the crsswalk. The red
curb is 14 feet according to my measurements, which means the red curb needs to be extended at least 2 feet. Under VC
22514, no vehicle may park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. The red curb, which extends beyond the fir hydrant is 14 feet.
Extending the red curb all the way to the driveway would make sense, given that cars which presently park in that space
often block traffic coming into the neighborhood, especially when cars on the opposite side of the street are trying to exit
into the roundabout. Please double check my measurements and consider red painting the entire curb from the crosswalk
to the driveway. Thank you
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From:Wheeler, Bryan
Sent:Monday, March 2, 2026 10:02 AM
To:Kolin, Meghan
Subject:Re: New Employee Message About Request #:15547 [2107723O2107584]
Just toward the driveway.
Thanks!
Bryan Wheeler
Transportation Planner/ Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
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From: Kolin, Meghan <MKolin@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 10:00 AM
To: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: New Employee Message About Request #:15547 [2107723O2107584]
Hi Bryan,
I’ll hop on this right away. Just to make sure I understand fully what’s happening here, are we extending the red
curb towards the truncated domes at all or just towards the driveway?
Thanks!
Meghan Kolin
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Public Works
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From: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 9:55 AM
To: Kolin, Meghan <MKolin@slocity.org>
Subject: Fw: New Employee Message About Request #:15547 [2107723O2107584]
Meghan,
This one is OK to create a Streets work order for. Location is the NW side of the Froom Ranch and San Luis Ranch
roundabout.
205
206
Red curb should extend from existing location to the driveway of 1986 San Luis Ranch.
Thanks!
Bryan Wheeler
Transportation Planner/ Engineer III
Public Works
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To: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: New Employee Message About Request #:15547 [2107723O2107584]
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Employee Message About Request #15547
There is a new message about this request
Luke Schwartz
March 2, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Bryan - Can you please take the lead and investigate this. If additional red curb is warranted, please work with Meghan to
prepare a WO for streets maintenance.
207
General Traffic Safety Issues
Request #15547
Created on Feb 28, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Estimated Resolution by Mar 15, 2026
Status Open
Assignee Luke Schwartz
208
Requester Name
209
Jan Marx
Problem Location:
Froom Ranch Way, San Luis Obispo, 93405
Description
Under VC 22500, it is illegal to park with 20 feet of a crosswalk. The red curb starts about 4 feet from the crsswalk. The red
curb is 14 feet according to my measurements, which means the red curb needs to be extended at least 2 feet. Under VC
22514, no vehicle may park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. The red curb, which extends beyond the fir hydrant is 14 feet.
Extending the red curb all the way to the driveway would make sense, given that cars which presently park in that space
often block traffic coming into the neighborhood, especially when cars on the opposite side of the street are trying to exit
into the roundabout. Please double check my measurements and consider red painting the entire curb from the crosswalk
to the driveway. Thank you
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From:Kolin, Meghan
Sent:Monday, March 2, 2026 10:00 AM
To:Wheeler, Bryan
Subject:RE: New Employee Message About Request #:15547 [2107723O2107584]
Hi Bryan,
I’ll hop on this right away. Just to make sure I understand fully what’s happening here, are we extending the red
curb towards the truncated domes at all or just towards the driveway?
Thanks!
Meghan Kolin
Transportation Intern
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 9:55 AM
To: Kolin, Meghan <MKolin@slocity.org>
Subject: Fw: New Employee Message About Request #:15547 [2107723O2107584]
Meghan,
This one is OK to create a Streets work order for. Location is the NW side of the Froom Ranch and San Luis Ranch
roundabout.
211
212
Red curb should extend from existing location to the driveway of 1986 San Luis Ranch.
Thanks!
Bryan Wheeler
Transportation Planner/ Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
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From: SLO <sanluisobispoca@user.govoutreach.com>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 9:06 AM
To: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: New Employee Message About Request #:15547 [2107723O2107584]
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Employee Message About Request #15547
There is a new message about this request
Luke Schwartz
March 2, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Bryan - Can you please take the lead and investigate this. If additional red curb is warranted, please work with Meghan to
prepare a WO for streets maintenance.
213
General Traffic Safety Issues
Request #15547
Created on Feb 28, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Estimated Resolution by Mar 15, 2026
Status Open
Assignee Luke Schwartz
214
Requester Name
215
Jan Marx
Problem Location:
Froom Ranch Way, San Luis Obispo, 93405
Description
Under VC 22500, it is illegal to park with 20 feet of a crosswalk. The red curb starts about 4 feet from the crsswalk. The red
curb is 14 feet according to my measurements, which means the red curb needs to be extended at least 2 feet. Under VC
22514, no vehicle may park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. The red curb, which extends beyond the fir hydrant is 14 feet.
Extending the red curb all the way to the driveway would make sense, given that cars which presently park in that space
often block traffic coming into the neighborhood, especially when cars on the opposite side of the street are trying to exit
into the roundabout. Please double check my measurements and consider red painting the entire curb from the crosswalk
to the driveway. Thank you
View Request
216
From:Wheeler, Bryan
Sent:Monday, March 2, 2026 9:55 AM
To:Kolin, Meghan
Subject:Fw: New Employee Message About Request #:15547 [2107723O2107584]
Meghan,
This one is OK to create a Streets work order for. Location is the NW side of the Froom Ranch and San Luis Ranch
roundabout.
217
218
Red curb should extend from existing location to the driveway of 1986 San Luis Ranch.
Thanks!
Bryan Wheeler
Transportation Planner/ Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
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From: SLO <sanluisobispoca@user.govoutreach.com>
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 9:06 AM
To: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: New Employee Message About Request #:15547 [2107723O2107584]
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SLO
Employee Message About Request #15547
There is a new message about this request
Luke Schwartz
March 2, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Bryan - Can you please take the lead and investigate this. If additional red curb is warranted, please work with Meghan to
prepare a WO for streets maintenance.
219
General Traffic Safety Issues
Request #15547
Created on Feb 28, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Estimated Resolution by Mar 15, 2026
Status Open
Assignee Luke Schwartz
220
Requester Name
Jan Marx
221
Problem Location:
Froom Ranch Way, San Luis Obispo, 93405
Description
Under VC 22500, it is illegal to park with 20 feet of a crosswalk. The red curb starts about 4 feet from the crsswalk. The red
curb is 14 feet according to my measurements, which means the red curb needs to be extended at least 2 feet. Under VC
22514, no vehicle may park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. The red curb, which extends beyond the fir hydrant is 14 feet.
Extending the red curb all the way to the driveway would make sense, given that cars which presently park in that space
often block traffic coming into the neighborhood, especially when cars on the opposite side of the street are trying to exit
into the roundabout. Please double check my measurements and consider red painting the entire curb from the crosswalk
to the driveway. Thank you
View Request
222
From:Schwartz, Luke
Sent:Monday, March 2, 2026 9:04 AM
To:Kelley, Angela
Subject:RE: New Employee Message About Request #:15537 [2107623O2107723]
Thanks, we got a separate Ask SLO ticket on this same topic and will investigate.
Luke Schwartz
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Sent: Monday, March 2, 2026 7:56 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Subject: New Employee Message About Request #:15537 [2107623O2107723]
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Employee Message About Request
#15537
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223
Angela Kelley
March 2, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Hello, I thought I would pass on the suggestion.
Illegal Parking
Request #15537
Created on Feb 27, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Estimated Resolution by Mar 14, 2026
Status Closed
Assignee Angela Kelley
Requester Name
Jan Marx
224
Problem Location:
1986 San Luis Ranch Rd, San Luis Obispo, 93405
Description
A white silverado pick up truck license has been parked at the corner of San
Luis Ranch road and Froom for weeks, without moving. Also the curb in that space
should be painted red, given the close proximity of the fire hydrant and the cross walk.
Your website will not let me upload photos. It is hard to avoid hitting the truck, exiting
the roundabout and entering the neighborhood.
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From:SLO <sanluisobispoca@user.govoutreach.com>
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To:Schwartz, Luke
Subject:New Employee Message About Request #:15537 [2107623O2107723]
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Employee Message About Request
#15537
There is a new message about this request
Angela Kelley
March 2, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Hello, I thought I would pass on the suggestion.
Illegal Parking
Request #15537
Created on Feb 27, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Estimated Resolution by Mar 14, 2026
Status Closed
Assignee Angela Kelley
226
Requester Name
Jan Marx
Problem Location:
1986 San Luis Ranch Rd, San Luis Obispo, 93405
Description
A white silverado pick up truck license has been parked at the corner of San
Luis Ranch road and Froom for weeks, without moving. Also the curb in that space
should be painted red, given the close proximity of the fire hydrant and the cross walk.
Your website will not let me upload photos. It is hard to avoid hitting the truck, exiting
the roundabout and entering the neighborhood.
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From:Jan Marx <
Sent:Saturday, February 28, 2026 11:49 AM
To:Rice, Jennifer
Subject:Fwd: Closed Request #15537 [6436323239313565]
Thanks to your team for the quick response. Please consider painting that whole curb next to the crosswalk and
fire hydrant red.
Jan Marx resident
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Jan Marx <
Date: February 28, 2026 at 11:17:02 AM PST
To: SLO <sanluisobispoca@user.govoutreach.com>
Subject: Re: Closed Request #15537 [6436323239313565]
Great news! Now there is a black pick up in that same spot. That whole parking space should be
eliminated by painting the curb red. Now, cars are parked there on violation of the state statute
regarding the distance from a crosswalk. Also, please check with the fire chief regarding the
distance from a fire hydrant required by state
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Illegal Parking
Request #15537
Created on Feb 27, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Estimated Resolution by Mar 14, 2026
Status Closed
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Problem Location:
1986 San Luis Ranch Rd, San Luis Obispo, 93405
Description
A white silverado pick up truck license has been parked at the corner of San
Luis Ranch road and Froom for weeks, without moving. Also the curb in that space
should be painted red, given the close proximity of the fire hydrant and the cross walk.
Your website will not let me upload photos. It is hard to avoid hitting the truck, exiting
the roundabout and entering the neighborhood.
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Jan Marx
February 28, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Great news! Now there is a black pick up in that same spot. That whole parking space should be eliminated by painting the
curb red. Now, cars are parked there on violation of the state statute regarding the distance from a crosswalk. Also, please
check with the fire chief regarding the distance from a fire hydrant required by state law.Sent from my iPhoneOn Feb 28,
2026, at 10:40 AM, SLO wrote:---
Illegal Parking
Request #15537
Created on Feb 27, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Estimated Resolution by Mar 14, 2026
Status Closed
Assignee Angela Kelley
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Requester Name
Jan Marx
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Problem Location:
1986 San Luis Ranch Rd, San Luis Obispo, 93405
Description
A white silverado pick up truck license has been parked at the corner of San Luis Ranch road and Froom for
weeks, without moving. Also the curb in that space should be painted red, given the close proximity of the fire hydrant and
the cross walk. Your website will not let me upload photos. It is hard to avoid hitting the truck, exiting the roundabout and
entering the neighborhood.
View Request
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Subject:Fwd: New Request #15537 [6436323239313565]
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Subject: Fwd: New Request #15537 [6436323239313565]
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New Request Created
Illegal Parking
Request #15537
Created on Feb 27, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Estimated Resolution by Mar 14, 2026
Status Open
Problem Location:
1986 San Luis Ranch Rd, San Luis Obispo, 93405
Description
A white silverado pick up truck license has been parked at the corner of San
Luis Ranch road and Froom for weeks, without moving. Also the curb in that space
should be painted red, given the close proximity of the fire hydrant and the cross walk.
Your website will not let me upload photos. It is hard to avoid hitting the truck, exiting
the roundabout and entering the neighborhood.
View Request
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Subject:Illegal Parking Request #15537 Assigned to Angela Kelley
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Request #15537 Assigned to Angela
Kelley
Illegal Parking
Request #15537
Created on Feb 27, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Estimated Resolution by Mar 14, 2026
Status Open
Assignee Angela Kelley
Requester Name
Jan Marx
Problem Location:
1986 San Luis Ranch Rd, San Luis Obispo, 93405
Description
A white silverado pick up truck license has been parked at the corner of San
Luis Ranch road and Froom for weeks, without moving. Also the curb in that space
should be painted red, given the close proximity of the fire hydrant and the cross walk.
Your website will not let me upload photos. It is hard to avoid hitting the truck, exiting
the roundabout and entering the neighborhood.
View Request
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Madeline Kacsinta
Assistant Director of Public Works
Public Works
919 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Floyd, Aaron <afloyd@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:23 PM
To: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Cc: Kacsinta, Madeline <MKacsint@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: Red Curb
Hi Bryan,
Can you please hold off on responding to this until I can be brought up to speed.
Thanks.
If I’m not around, please discuss with Madeline.
Aaron
From: Collins, Scott <SCollins@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:19 PM
To: Floyd, Aaron <afloyd@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: Red Curb
From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:18 PM
To: Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>; E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Red Curb
Bryan,
I don't think an in person meeting on site will be necessary, can you please just provide me with your final
justification and determination, as well as what the options are moving forward in writing?
From my perspective, it feels like a council member targeted me because she didn't like my truck being parked
there. What I know is that she submitted a complaint on a Saturday, and you guys had a work order drawn up by
11am on the very next Monday, while using inaccurate measurements to justify removing the space, and had
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the curb painted red without any notice, ever talking to me, or doing any outreach first. I had no issues with site
lines coming out of my driveway when a car was parked there, I had been parking there for 3 years, and
the space was properly laid out and built in accordance with the plans approved by PW and consistent with City
Engineering Standards.
Factually, my public records request revealed that the space actually complied with all of the laws and
standards you cited to justify the initial creation of the work order. I am concerned about the evolution of the
narrative around this, especially now that there are new "design constraints" to consider.
I think that staff made a mistake by prematurely removing a space based on the position of Council Member
Marx, when you should have taken accurate measurements and explained to her that it met standards, and that
the community was purposefully designed with narrow roads. If people driving through there were concerned
about hitting the car parked there, it was probably because they were driving too fast coming into the
development. Now, cars have no reason to slow down as they drive by my house where I have a 10 year old and
14 year old coming and going on their bikes everyday.
This is just not how our government should operate, nor the outcomes it should seek to achieve.
Thank you,
Mike
On Wed, Apr 1, 2026 at 11:06 AM Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org> wrote:
Michael,
Wanted to get back to you on the red curb at 1986 San Luis Ranch Rd. There are several design constraints that go into
the decision to remove parking. If you are open to it, could I meet you on-site at the location? I can go over our
determination and we can take a look to discuss options moving forward.
Let me know if meeting is an option for you and what time might work.
Thanks
Bryan Wheeler
Transportation Planner/ Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 5:15 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
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Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Wheeler, Bryan <bwheeler@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Red Curb
Hi Luke,
Just following up on this. I took the overall measurement from the fire hydrant to the joint in the curb where the
apron of my driveway begins. There is now 34'-4" of red curb beyond the fire hydrant. I confirmed that the
original red curb extended to exactly 15' beyond the fire hydrant, leaving a total of 19'-4" to the edge of my
driveway apron. It appears to me that the City removed a parking spot that previously complied with the 2025
Engineering Standards and current traffic laws.
Thanks,
-Mike
On Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 9:26 AM Michael Loew < wrote:
Hi Luke,
Here's an image of it measured out. I believe this would have also been marked out on plans for the
development. I understand the laws have changed since the development was finalized, but the plans should
have the measurements on it, and I'm confident Trae would have checked it. Anyway we can check what it
was supposed to be on the plans also?
After reviewing the recently adopted street parking specifications in the 2025 Engineering Standards, Form
7410 - it appears that the space could be as short as 18 feet. I had been parking my truck there which is about
20 ft. long, and was not blocking my driveway. Based on the complaint, it seems like Council Member Marx's
concern was more about how parking in this location was affecting the flow of traffic, which my understanding
is precisely what the narrow streets are supposed to do. This is similar to the complaints the City has received
about new bike lanes and traffic designs for Chorro and downtown; however, I am not aware of the City
making any modifications to those areas based on these similar kinds of complaints.
Additionally, I received a parking ticket for parking in front of my own driveway over the weekend. This activity
is pretty regular and consistent throughout the medium density areas of the development, and very prevalent
when Cal Poly students are in town. There was even a morning a couple of weeks ago where a neighbor of
mine was ticketed for parking the wrong direction on the street, and I did not receive a citation for parking in
front of my driveway at that time. If the City thinks that there is a problem with this, then I recommend an
educational effort to notify residents that the City intends to begin enforcing that standard since many
residents have been parking in front of their own driveway for several years now with no consequence.
Thanks,
-Mike
On Tue, Mar 31, 2026 at 7:46 AM Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org> wrote:
Bcc: City Council
Michael,
Apologies for the delayed response.
Our team is not concerned with what type of vehicle is parked here or the duration/frequency of parking at
this location per se.
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The primary concern was that there was inuficient curb space between the fire hydrant and nearest driveway
to fit both the 15' min stback from the hydrant per the Fire Code and a minimum length parking stall per City
Engineering Standards.
I can have Bryan from our team (cc'd) double check the measurement in the field to confirm.
Thanks,
Luke
From: Michael Loew <
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 6:58:55 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Subject: Red Curb
Hi Luke,
I live at 1986 San Luis Ranch Rd. and own the white pickup. I have been parking there for 3 years since
we moved in. It's just that I started working from home so it was out there more during the day.
I reviewed the complaints against the red curb and my truck, as well as the staff follow-up. It appears that
Council Member Marx and Bryan Wheeler did not measure the red curb accurately. The red curb was painted
exactly 15 feet from the fire hydrant and 20 feet from the crosswalk and you can still see where it was
painted.
Will you please put the parking space back? People are flying through the roundabout and are now coming
through in front of my house really fast. I know it was inconvenient for people to have to slow down coming
into the neighborhood, but that was supposed to be the point of narrow streets.
Thanks,
Mike Loew