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CITY OF SAN LUIS O B I S P O
FROM: Michael McCluskey,Director of Public Works
Prepared by: Terry Sanville, Principal Transportation Planner t5
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO AMEND THE BICYCLE
TRANSPORTATION PLAN TO ELIMINATE BICYCLE LANES
ALONG THE 1300 BLOCK OF SANTA ROSA STREET (Pacific to
Pismo Streets).
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution denying the request to:
(1) Amend the City's Bicycle Transportation Plan to change the
designation of the 1300 block of Santa Rosa Street (between
Pacific and Pismo Streets) from Class II Bicycle Lanes to a Class
III Bicycle Route; and
(2) Remove the existing bicycle lanes along both sides of the 1300
block of Santa Rosa Street and install curb parking along its east
side (about 8 spaces).
DISCUSSION
The Request
Dr. Wesley Hiltbrand, 1340 Santa Rosa Street, requests that the bicycle lanes be removed from
the east side of the 1300 block of Santa Rosa Street, so that curb parking can be restored in this
location(letter attached as Exhibit A). Dr. Hiltbrand feels that restoring parking in this location
would benefit tenants and patrons of adjacent professional offices and area residents.
Bicycle Committee Actions and Recommendations
The Bicycle Advisory Committee considered Dr. Hiltbrand's request at its September 23, 1998
meeting. An excerpt from the Bicycle Committee's minutes are attached (Exhibit B). After
reviewing a report prepared by the Public Works staff which recommended denial of the request,
and after taking testimony from the applicant's representative, the committee voted to approve
the request on a 3 - 2 vote.
The chairperson, and one other member of the Bicycle Advisory Committee, requested that the
item be reconsidered at the Committee's December 10, 1998 meeting. However(consistent with
Robert's Rules of Order), since the request for reconsideration did not originate from a member
of the "prevailing side" on the issue and no member of the prevailing side supported
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reconsideration, no further action was taken. Members of the Committee that do not support the
recommended action have submitted a letter expressing their concerns (attached as Exhibit Q.
Previous Council Consideration and Action
On October 26, 1993, the City Council adopted the Bicycle Transportation Plan. On November
16, 1993, the Council considered a request from Dr. Hiltbrand to amend the newly-adopted
Bicycle Plan to eliminate the Class II bike lane designations along the 1300 block of Santa Rosa
Street. The Council denied this request (on a 3 - 2 vote), and in 1994 the curb parking along the
east side of Santa Rosa Street was removed and bike lanes were installed on both sides of the
street.
Arguments in Favor of Removing the Bicycle Lanes
Doctor Hiltbrand and supporting majority members of the Bicycle Committee felt that the
bicycle lanes could be removed because:
• With the installation of the four-way stop signs at the Pismo-Santa Rosa Street intersection,
traffic must slow down as it approaches the intersection. Therefore, bike lanes are not as
necessary to provide for safe separation between bicyclists and rapidly moving traffic.
• There is a significant need for parking in the area, and removing the bike lanes and adding
curb parking spaces would benefit the neighborhood and adjoining businesses.
• There is a need for parking to serve Dr. Hiltbrand's adjoining office building.
• Bike lanes on Santa Rosa Street are not continuous and do not extend south of Pismo Street.
Therefore,removing the bike lanes from Santa Rosa between Pacific and Pismo Streets is not
a significant issue.
Arguments Against Removing the Bicycle Lanes
The Public Works staff and minority members of the Bicycle Committee felt that the bicycle
lanes should not be removed because:
• Traffic speeds and volumes on Santa Rosa Street (especially north of Pismo Street) continue
to warrant the reservation of space within the roadway for bicycles. The planned widening
of the bridge over San Luis Creek, which includes bike lanes, will also facilitate higher
vehicle speeds.
• This segment of Santa Rosa Street is part of a long range strategy for providing a bicycle
linkage between the Santa Barbara Street and the Santa Rosa Street corridors via the Railroad
Square area. In 1995 the City Council approved an amendment to the Bicycle Plan to include
a Class 1 linkage through this area. With the construction of the City's Multi-Modal
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Transportation Center project adjoining Santa Barbara Street, this linkage will be complete
and Santa Rosa Street should see an increase in bicycle usage.
• With the reconstruction of the Santa Rosa Street bridge over San Luis Obispo Creek
(between Marsh and Pacific Streets)a continuous bike lane would be provided from Marsh to
Pismo Streets.
• There is ample parking in the area to serve Dr. Hiltbrand's office project; utilization surveys
of parking along the west side of Santa Rosa Street show a significant vacancy rate . These
spaces may not be as convenient for Dr. Hiltbrand's patients as those along the east side of
the street, especially for elderly and disabled patients. However, spaces could be reserved
within Dr. Hiltbrand's off-street parking lot for these patients as needed.
• Parking patterns within the surrounding area became an issue when the City installed parking
meters along both sides of Pismo Street between Santa Rosa and Osos Streets as a result of
senior citizens desires to park closer to the senior center. However, these changes caused
downtown employees to park in residential areas on Pismo Street east of Santa Rosa, which
in tum made Dr. Hiltbrand's patients park further away. In response to public complaints,
the City removed the parking meters for the spaces adjoining Mitchell Park. This action has
reduced (but may not have eliminated) the neighborhood concern for parking and the
availability for Dr. Hiltbrand's patients. (Reference parking utilization information attached
as part of Exhibit D.)
• Removing bicycle lanes from Santa Rosa street is inconsistent with adopted City policy
which states:
In the long term, all City arterial streets should safely accommodate bicyclists through
the installation of bicycle lanes. (Reference, Policy D.2, page 7, Bicycle Transportation
Plan)
Santa Rosa Street, north of Pismo Street, is classified as an "arterial" street by the City's
Circulation Element. (Note: south of Pismo Street, Santa Rosa Street is classified as a local
access street.)
Staff Evaluation of Issues
The policy and physical planning issues surrounding Dr. Hiltbrand's request were evaluated in
the report submitted to the Bicycle Committee for consideration at its September 1998 meeting
(attached as Exhibit D).
Dr. Hiltbrand was critical of the staff's evaluation of parking availability on Santa Rosa Street.
He maintained that on some of the days that the survey was conducted, he was not working in his
office and that patient demands for curb parking would be unusually low on those days.
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In response to.Dr. Hiltbrand's concern, staff has resurveyed the use of curb parking along the
1300 block of Santa Rosa Street in January 1999. The results of this survey are also included
(attached as Exhibit D) and show that the vacancy rate for curb parking is still significantly high.
The adopted Bicycle Transportation Plan, like all other City Council adopted documents, has as a
basic underlying principle that the public owned right-of-way should be used for the greatest
benefit of the citizens. Basically, the Plan states that along major roadways (arterials) the
greatest benefit is achieved by removal of lanes, or on-street parking thus separating bicyclists
from the motorists. On most other streets, the Plan states that bicyclists and motorists can share
the roadway.
FISCAL IIVIPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with implementing the CAO Recommendation.
If the Council decides to support Dr. Hiltbrand's request, City crews would be used to grind off
bike and travel lane striping and paint a new center stripe. "T" markings and meters for about
eight long-term parking spaces(10 hour)would be installed at a cost of about$400 per meter, for
a total of about$3,200. Funding would come from the City's parking fund.
ALTERNATIVES
The City Council may:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Dr. Hiltbrand's request(sample resolution attached).
2. Continue consideration,with direction to staff if any additional analysis is warranted.
ATTACHMENTS
EXHIBIT A: Resolution Denying the Requested Bicycle Plan Amendment
EXHIBIT B: Sample Resolution Approving the Requested Bicycle Plan Amendment
EXHIBIT C: Letter from Wesley R. Hiltbrand (May 22, 1998)
EXHIBIT D: Bicycle Transportation Committee Minutes (September 23, 1998)
EXHIBIT E: Letter from Bicycle Committee Members Recommending Denial of
Request
EXHIBIT F: Staff Report to the Bicycle Advisory Committee(August 20, 1998)
EXHIBIT F: Summary of Santa Rosa Street Project Parking Study
Exhibit 1: Parking Use Map, Santa Rosa Street
Exhibit 2: Summary of Santa Rosa Street Parking Study
Exhibit 3: Existing Conditions along the 1300 block of Santa Rosa Street.
Exhibit 4: Santa Rosa Street Bridge Current Conditions
Exhibit 5: Santa Rosa Street Bridge Future Conditions
Exhibit 6: Bike Lane Connections
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EXHIBIT A
RESOLUTION NO. ( 1999 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
DENYING A REQUEST TO AMEND THE BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN TO
CHANGE THE DESIGNATION OF THE 1300 BLOCK OF SANTA ROSA STREET
FROM CLASS II BIKE LANES TO A CLASS III BIKE ROUTE AND TO REMOVE
BICYCLE LANES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE 1300 BLOCK OF SANTA ROSA STREET
WHEREAS,the Council finds that provision of bicycle lanes along City arterial streets is
an important method for accommodating and fostering bicycle transportation throughout the
community and achieving the City's adopted transportation goals; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds that the removal of the bike lanes on the 1300 Block of
Santa Rosa Street is not warranted because this street segment provides an important link in the
community's bikeway network,and
WHEREAS, approval of this request is found to be inconsistent with the policies and
programs contained within the Bicycle Transportation Plan (October 1993), specifically Policy
D.2.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo hereby denies the request to amend the Bicycle Transportation Plan and to remove
bicycle lanes from the 1300 Block of Santa Rosa Street.
Upon motion of , seconded by , and on
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing resolution was adopted this day of ' 1999
Mayor Allen K. Settle
ATTEST:
Lee Price, City Clerk
APPROVED:
ore Attorney
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EXHIBIT 8
RESOLUTION NO. ( 1999 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
AMENDING THE BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION PLAN TO CHANGE
THE DESIGNATION OF THE 1300 BLOCK OF SANTA ROSA STREET FROM
CLASS H BIKE LANES TO A CLASS III BIKE ROUTE AND TO REMOVE BICYCLE
LANES FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE 1300 BLOCK OF SANTA ROSA STREET
WHEREAS, the Council finds that provision of curb parking along the east side of the
1300 block of Santa Rosa Street has public benefits that exceed the benefits of retaining the
existing bicycle lanes and that an exception to bike lane policies for City arterial streets is
warranted; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds that the removal of the bike lanes on this segment of Santa
Rosa Street does not significantly inhibit the attainment of bicycle program goals and objectives
as expressed in the adopted Bicycle Transportation Plan(October 1993).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo hereby undertakes the following:
SECTION 1: Amends Figure #1: Bicycle Transportation Map of the Bicycle
Transportation Plan to change the designation of the 1300 block of Santa Rosa Street from Class
II bike lanes to a Class III Bike Route.
Upon motion of , seconded by , and on
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing resolution was adopted this day of ' 1999
Mayor Allen K. Settle
ATTEST:
Lee Price, City Clerk
APPROVED:
Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney
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Exhibit C -= _
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Wesley R. Hiltbrand, D.D.S. jjN - 11998
1340 Santa Rosa L�
San Luis Obispo CA.
May 22, 1998
Mr. Terry Sanville
Bicycle Coordinating Committee
San Luis Obispo, Calif
Dear Terry,
I understand that the committee is undergoing a study of the current and future bike lanes.
I would like to suggest that the lane on the East side of the 1300 block of Santa Rosa be
eliminated and the parking restored to the professional offices along that block.
As I have pointed out to the council on two occasions,to Craig Anderson, and to you
personally the lane comes from nowhere and goes nowhere. It runs for the total length of
one block In view of the recent meeting to discuss parking in the Mitchell Park area and
the public awareness of the ripple effect that has taken place in the neighborhood I feel
that restoration is in the best interest of all the people.
I would suggest that the block be signed with maximum of two hours, or if studies
warrant,that meters of long term nature be placed.
The restoration of parking on that block would restore 10-11 spaces which would alleviate
some ofthe crunch created by the Senior Center and their no parking, as well as help the
residents on Pismo Street.
Thank you for considering this and presenting it to the committee_
Wes1e�R H"iltbrand, D.i�,
cc. Dave Romero, Councilman
Allen Settle, Mayor
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EXHIBIT D
SAN LUIS OBISPO
BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1998—7:OOPM
CALL TO ORDER
The San Luis Obispo Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting was called to order at 7:03pm on
Wednesday, September 23, 1998 in the Public Works Conference Room, 955 Morro Street, San
Luis Obispo, California.
ROLL CALL
Present: Bruce Collier, Jeanne Smith, Larry Souza, Tim Valentine, and
Chairperson Ed Jaster
Absent: Craig Anderson; Wes Conner
Staff: Terry Sanville,Principal Transportation Planner
Jim Hanson, Transportation Assistant
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Commissioner Collier distributed flyers he discovered in Riverside which promotes friendly
bicycling and suggested San Luis Obispo might consider doing something similar.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Moved by Larry Souza/Bruce Collier to approve the minutes of June 18, 1998 as presented;
motion passed unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS
1. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM WESLEY HILTBRAND TO REMOVE
BICYCLE LANES ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF THE 1300 BLOCK OF SANTA
ROSA STREETS (continued from June 18, 1998 meeting).
Jim Hanson, Transportation Assistant, reviewed the request received from Wesley Hiltbrand to
restore on-street parking and the study conducted for future improvements, possible alternatives,
and need for parking at this location. This study was conducted at various times of the day. The
study concluded that no additional parking was needed in that particular location and City staff's
recommendation is to not grant the request as presented.
The Committee discussed the lack of improvements on this street and the vagueness of what
improvements are forthcoming, the pavement plan currently in place for all city streets needing
repair,possible hazardous conditions by removing bike lanes, and the lack of safe traveling while
buses are present on the street. Commissioner Chair Jaster informed Mr. Hiltbrand that after
action taken today regarding his request, he has the opportunity of going to the City Council with
a request to amend the current approved Bike Plan
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September 23, 1998
Wesley Hiltbrand spoke in favor of his request. He discussed the lack of significant bike riding
and the impact the bike lane has made on the neighbors within this one block. He offered
various suggestions including alternate bike routes and metered parking. He clearly supports
biking and the protection of bikers,however, does not feel this area is highly used by bikers.
After further discussion, it was moved by Bruce Collier/Larry Souza to remove the bike lanes
and not make plans to replace after the bridge is completed; motion passed (3-2, Commissioners
Jaster and Valentine voting no).
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EINISIT E
February 2, 1999 E
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council:
The following letter is a minority report from members of the San Luis
Obispo bicycle advisory committee. The issue is removal of bicycle Janes
on Santa Rosa Street (near 1340 Santa Rosa Street and Mitchell Park area).
The major points to consider in not removing the Santa Rosa bicycle lanes
are:
1. Goal of San Luis Obispo bicycle committee is to improve access
and safety of bicycle riders on all streets in San Luis Obispo. An
important concern of the committee is accessibility and safety of
streets leading into and out of the downtown corridor. Removal of
bike lanes reduces access to downtown and decreases..the safety of
adults and children who utilize Mitchell Park.
2. Long term plans for street improvement involve removal and
widening of bridge on Santa Rosa Street (just North of proposed
bike lane removal). Improving Santa Rosa Bridge will provide
safer access for bike riders going to and from Amtrak Station area,
High School Campus and utilizing Jennifer Street Bridge.
3. Automobile usage of parking spaces provided on Santa Rosa Street
and adjacent streets to Mitchell Park has been evaluated through a
survey conducted by Terry Sanville. The survey indicates.current
parking spaces are adequate and removal of bike lanes would only
add a couple new spaces resulting in increased congestion, more
noise and decreased quality of life in Mitchell Park area.
4. The San Luis Obispo Bicycle Committee is proactive in supporting
the Downtown business area and advocates increased development
of infrastructure (bicycle lanes) that provides access and safety of
everyone using our streets.
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Approving the removal of bike lanes is setting bad precedent and sends a
confusing message to the public concerning the City of San Luis Obispo's
commitment to bicycle transportation.
Sincerely,
San Luis Obispo Bicycle Committee Members
Edwin H. Jaster(Chair)
Craig Anderson r
Tim Valentine
Wes Come -Met
Cc. Terry Sanville
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EXHIBIT F
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August 20, 1998
TO: Bicycle Advisory Committee
FROM: Terry Sanville, Principal Transportation Planner
Prepared by: Jim Hanson, Transportation Assistant
SUBJECT: A Request by Wesley Hiltbrand to Remove Bicycle Lanes Along the East
Side of the 1300 Block of Santa Rosa Street and to Restore On-Street
Parking
TRANSPORTATION STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Review the attached information in
preparation for the September 17, 1998 Bicycle Committee meeting. Committee members may
also contact Dr. Wesley Hiltbrand or Dr. Rodney Hiltbrand, (805) 544-0671 to arrange a time to
meet with them to review their concerns prior to the September meeting.
BACKGROUND:
Wesley Hiltbrand, 1340 Santa Rosa Street, wrote a letter to Terry Sanville, Principal
Transportation Planner, requesting that bicycle lanes be removed from the east side of the 1300
block of Santa Rosa Street so that curb parking could be restored in this location (See attached
Exhibit A). Mr. Hiltbrand feels that restoring parking in this location would benefit tenants and
patrons of adjacent professional offices and residents on Pismo Street.
Wesley Hihbrand was invited to attend the June 18, 1998 meeting of the Bicycle Advisory
Committee (BAC) to discuss his proposal. Wesley Hiltbrand's son, Rodney Hiltbrand attended
the meeting in place of his father and presented their concerns.
In response to a suggestion made by a citizen attending the meeting and by Rodney Hiltbrand,
the BAC continued its consideration of this issue and directed staff to study parking and bicycle
circulation along the 1300 block of Santa Rosa Street and in the vicinity. This study was to be
completed prior to the September 1998 BAC meeting, so that the committee members could
review pertinent data and ask questions of staff and the Hiltbrands prior to the meeting.
THE ISSUE:
Dr. Hiltbrand's request underscores the ongoing competition for the use of limited space within
streets for transportation purposes. The Circulation Element states that:
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The primary purpose of street corridors is to enable the movement of vehicles
(automobiles, transit, delivery vehicles, bicycles) and pedestrians. (Reference Policy 5.1
page 17.)
This policy does not identify the provision of curb parking as a primary purpose for a street,
since City zoning and subdivision regulations require off-street parking to be provided for new
development. However, in older parts of San Luis Obispo curb areas are heavily used for
parking because off-street parking is limited or non-existent. The essence of Dr. Hiltbrand's
request is that the perceived shortage of parking adjoining and near his property, and the
provision of additional curb spaces, is more important to the community than maintaining bike
lanes along the 1300 block of Santa Rosa. Dr. Hiltbrand feels that the needs of bicyclists can be
adequately served by starting the Class II bike lane network one block farther north at Pacific
Street, instead of at Pismo Street.
STUDY GOALS:
The goals of the transportation staff s analysis of this issue were to:
• Assess the demand for additional parking along the 1300 block of Santa Rosa Street;
• Determine the effect that adding parking at this location will have on the existing bike lanes;
and
• Identify upcoming changes to the bikeway networks that may increase bicycle access to and
through the subject location.
In order to accomplish these goals staff conducted a parking study in the area, examined the
geometry of Santa Rosa Street between Marsh and Pismo Streets, and identified projects planned
for the near future that may increase bicycle traffic along the 1300 block of Santa Rosa Street.
Counts of the number of bicycles using Santa Rosa Street were not done since bicycle traffic
during the summer months is not typical of San Luis Obispo's traffic patterns (Cal Poly
University and area schools are not in full session).
STUDY COMPONENTS:
1. Parking Analysis: Staff identified the areas that would be affected by the installation of
additional parking along the 1300 block of Santa Rosa Street. The identified areas included
the 1300 and 1400 blocks of Santa Rosa Street, the 1000 and 1100 blocks of Pismo Street,
and the lot were Dr. Hiltbrand's office is located. The following factors define the extent of
this analysis:
Dates Surveyed: July 22, July 23, and July 28
Days Surveyed: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Survey Times: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
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Results: The parking study shows that there were rarely any spaces available in the
unrestricted parking fronting Mitchell Park. However, an average of 35 percent (17 spaces)
of the unrestricted spaces along Pismo, between Santa Rosa and Toro, were available.
Additionally, an average of 33 percent (4 spaces) of the spaces were available in the
Hiltbrand's parking lot, and an average of 60 percent (6 spaces) of the metered spaces along
the west side of the 1300 block of Santa Rosa Street were available. The availability of
parking along and around the 1300 block of Santa Rosa Street indicates that parking needs
are being met by existing parking. (See attached Exhibits 1 & 2).
2. Geometric Analysis: The geometry of the 1300 block of Santa Rosa Street was analyzed to
determine how many parking spaces could be added along the east side of the street, and
what affect such an addition would have on the bike lanes in this location. Staff measured
the length of the east side of the 1300 block of Santa Rosa Street, taking into consideration
the length and location of driveways and other obstacles to parking.
Results: Using the City standard of 22 feet per on-street parking space (18 feet adjoining a
red zone), it was determined that a maximum of eight(8)parking spaces could be installed in
the subject location.
The standard width of on-street parking spaces is eight(8) feet. Santa Rosa Street is currently
40 feet wide with the following:
Travel lanes: Two lanes, each 11 foot wide
Parking Bay: One parking bay (west side), 8 foot wide
Bike Lanes: Two lanes, each 5 foot wide
Total Roadway Width: 40 feet
The installation of an eight foot parking bay along the east side of the 1300 block of Santa
Rosa would leave twenty-four feet of roadway. This width is not sufficient to accommodate
two standard travel lanes (12 foot each) and yet retain a standard bicycle lanes (5 feet) along
the west side of the street. In order for the bike lane to be retained along the west side of
Santa Rosa, the following below-standard design would need to be implemented:
Travel lanes: Two lanes, each 10 foot wide
Parking Bay: Two parking bays, each 8 foot wide
Bike Lanes: One lane (west side),4 foot wide
Total Roadway Width: 40 feet
Given the level of traffic activity along this segment of Santa Rosa Street, and its use by
transit vehicles, staff cannot support the use of this below-standard design to maintain bike
lanes in a southbound direction. Staff believes that removal of bike lanes on one side of the
street and replacement with curb parking will necessitate the removal of bike lanes on both
sides of the road to maintain adequate widths for the parking and travel lanes. (See attached
Exhibit 3).
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Staff also looked at the option of switching the current arrangement of parking to provide for
- curb spaces on the east side of the street (adjoining the Hiltbrand's office), while removing
parking from the west side of the roadway. This option was considered in 1993 when the
Bicycle Transportation Plan was first adopted. The City at that time felt that it was more
important to provide curb spaces for adjoining non-conforming residences (along the west
side)than for commercial uses along the east side that have, and are required to provide, their
own off-street parking.
Role of Santa Rosa Street As Part Of The Bikeway Network: The 1300 block of Santa
Rosa Street is likely to be an important link in the City's future bikeway network. Three
projects proposed for the near future have been identified as likely to increase bicycle traffic
in the subject location. These projects include:
• The reconstruction of the Santa Rosa Street bridge over San Luis Obispo Creek;
• The designation of Morro Street as a bicycle boulevard (from Santa Barbara Street to
Pismo Street); and
• The construction of the Multi-Modal Center adjacent to the railroad and Santa
Barbara Street between Morro and High Streets. (This project will provide a bicycle
connection from Santa Barbara Street through the railroad square area to Santa Rosa
Street).
The Santa Rosa Street bridge, scheduled for construction within 1 '/z years, will widen Santa
Rosa Street and provide room to connect the bike lanes along the 1300 block to those that
currently exist north of Marsh Street (See attached Exhibit 4 & 5). It is possible that the
increased roadway width provided by the bridge will also enable the installation of additional
on-street parking along the west side of Santa Rosa Street.
The designation of Morro Street as a bicycle boulevard, and the construction of the Multi-
Modal Center, will enhance north-south bicycle access across the City. Northbound
bicyclists on Santa Barbara Street, headed downtown, will be able to tum left onto Morro
Street at a bicycle-actuated signalized intersection while cyclists bound for north city areas,
such as Cal Poly, will be able to turn right at Morro Street, travel through the Railroad
Square area and link up with the south end of Santa Rosa Street.
In a southbound direction, bicyclists from north city areas will be able to bypass the
downtown by riding on Santa Rosa Street until they reach the train station, pass through the
Railroad Square area, then access Santa Barbara Street at the newly signalized Morro-Santa
Barbara Street intersection. An alternative southbound route would be to travel on Santa
Rosa to Pismo Street, tum west on Pismo and then connect with the newly-created bicycle
boulevard on Monro Street to continue south until reaching Santa Barbara Street.
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Recently, the City completed the Jennifer-Osos Street bridge that crosses the railroad; and
bicycle paths along the railroad are being constructed that will connect Orcutt Road with
Jennifer Street. Bicycle traffic using the bridge and connecting railroad bike paths will
contribute to and accept bicycle traffic from Santa Rosa Street and Santa Barbara Street and
will emphasize their use as a part of the bikeway network. (See attached Exhibit 6).
CONCLUSIONS:
The transportation staff found the following in its study of the 1300 block of Santa Rosa Street:
• The availability of parking along and around the 1300 block of Santa Rosa Street
indicates that parking needs are being met by the existing parking.
• The installation of parking along the east side of the 1300 block of Santa Rosa Street
would require that bike lanes be removed on both sides of the street to maintain
adequate widths for the parking and travel lanes.
• Three projects proposed for the near future have been identified as likely to increase
bicycle traffic along the 1300 block of Santa Rosa Street: the reconstruction of the
Santa Rosa Street bridge over San Luis Obispo Creek,the designation of Morro Street
as a bicycle boulevard, and the construction of the Multi-Modal Center adjoining the
railroad along Santa Barbara Street between Morro and High Streets. (The existing
bridge crossing the railroad at Jennifer Street already fosters bicycle connections to
Santa Rosa Street.)
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Exhibit 2: Summary of Santa Rosa Street Project Parking Study
Streets and parking lot were surveyed at 9:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm.
Santa Rosa from Pacific to Pismo
Date Studied Side of the Type of parldng Average Total number of Percentage of open Range of open
Street Number of spaces spaces(9°)Z spaces(%)3
open spaces
3-days Aug.1998' West 10-hr.metered 6 10 60 40.90
Thurs.,Jan.21,1999 West 10-hr.metered 6 10 55 0-90
Tues.,Feb.2,1999 West 10-hr.metered 7 10 72 70-80
Jan.21 8 Feb.2,1999 lWest I 10-hr.metered 1 6 1 10 1 64 0-90
Santa Rosa from Pismo to Buchon
Date Studied Side of the Type of parldng Average Total number of Percentage of open Range of open
Street Number of spaces spaces(%) spaces(%)
open spaces
3-days Aug.1998 West 4-hr.non-metered 0 4 0 0-100
West Blue-handicap 1 3 33 0-100
White(10-min. 0 1 0 0-100
West loading)
East jUnrestricted 1 0 1 7 1 0 0-43
Pismo from Toro to Santa Rosa
Date Studied Side of the Type of panting Average Total number of Percentage of open Range of open
Street Number of spaces spaces(%) spaces(%)
open spaces
3-days Aug.1998 1 Both I Unrestricted 17 48 35 5-48
Pismo from Santa Rosa to Osos
Date Studied Side of the Type of parking Average Total number of Percentage of open Range of open
Street Number of spaces spaces(%) spaces(%)
open spaces
3-days Aug.1998 West 10-hr.metered 3 7 43 43-71
Unrestricted 0 1 0 0
White(10 min. 1 2 50 0.100
loading)
Blue 0 1 0 1 0-100
East lUnrestricted 0 1 16 1 0 1 0.25
Off-Street Parking Lot @ 1340 Santa Rosa (Dr. Hiltbrand's Office)
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Thurs..Jan.21, 1999 Unrestricted 4 12 32 0-92
Tues..Feb.2,1999 Unrestricted 5 12 43 25-50
Jan.21 8 Feb.2,1999 Unrestricted 4 12 1 38 0-92
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N. TING AGENDA
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San Luis Obispo Council
Re- Agenda item for March 2, 1999
Removal of bike lane on the 1300 block of Santa Rosa St.
I had petitioned the bicycle committee to recommend to the council the removal of the
one block long , orphan bike lane and to reestablish parking, ( creating either 2hr or
metered spaces.) In 1993 Mr. Sanville counted 11 spaces(minutes of council meeting
Nov. 16, 1993). Now he reports 8. Is this to make the damage done in 1993 more
minimal?
I will not be in attendance due to a prior commitment. I also have little faith in the fairness
and the good sense of the council to evaluate and make the necessary adjustments to the
city bike plan. I am tired of whipping this stubborn mule.
I would like to stress the following points:
I. Five+ years of trial demonstrates this one block lane coming from nowhere and going
nowhere serves no useful purpose. In the July survey staff stated- `bike usage was not
surveyed as Poly was not in session'.
2. We are doing OK at my building with the present parking. My objection to the poorly
conceived study was counting open spaces in my off street parking when we were not
even open. I have said nothing negative regarding the street parking results of the
survey. When a study is done it should not be set up to give a predetermined result as
has been the history of this section. The studies do not honestly reflect the parking and
bicycle use in the area.
3. The minoft LQort is a lot of air. It parrots the established policy-does not point out
that the south of Pismo connection to the new bridge has no plan for bile lanes. It is
reminiscent of the boy who stole marbles and refuses to give them up even when
caught in the misguided action. Good planning should allow for change. Also
admission that it was wrong.
4. Mr. Craig Anderson who helped draft the plan in 1993 (he was classified as a city
employee)has a poor record of attendance at meetings and is very biased in his
approach. F is signature appears in the minority report and I would suspect that it was
solicited to increase the minority view. He was not even at the meeting in Aug. 1998,
to hear the positions taken.
5. I shudder to think of the cost in staff time over 6 years to defend this plan. It is
somewhat like the Chorro street debacle. The cost of restripping and restoration of
parking is a drop in the bucket.
6. The Senior Center, the Grace church, the neighborhood, the
public and the offices on Santa Rosa and Pacific Streets, would
all benefit from the restoration of parking in this block.
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7. The public relations,the good will in the neighborhood, the added convenience to
many and most of the all the good sense to do what is right, indicate that you should
restore the parking and eliminate the bike lane.
8. I would also add that even though I have been vocal and a critic of the orphan bicycle
lane, contrary to the repeated statements of Mr. Sanville that the perceived motive is
only for our uses, I am interested and concerned for the greater good.
Wesley R. Hiltbrand, D.D.S.
1340 Santa Rosa St.
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February 22, 1999
TO: Council Colleagues
FROM: Dave Romero r
SUBJECT: Communication Item:
Street Trees in the Laguna Lake Area
For many years the City required street tree planting between the curb and crosswalk, with the
City selecting the species.
Unfortunately, the parkways in the Laguna Lake area are relatively narrow, and many of the
species required to be planted were inappropriate for the location. As a consequence,the City
has had huge and never-ending costs in repairing curbs, gutters, sidewalks as well as in tree
trimming and root pruning. I find that staff has returned to several places three to four times,
with a frequency as close as 30 months. In addition,the City is exposed to liability should there
be any trip and fall on public facilities which are out of grade because of tree roots.
I believe it would be financially worthwhile, and certainly a benefit for our public image if the
City were to initiate a program to remove any inappropriate trees in the Laguna Lake area and
plant a proper species, either in the parkway or the front yard, thus reducing City liability and
City ongoing maintenance costs.
I request that the Council direct staff to investigate this possibility and report back prior to
budget approval.
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TO: Council Colleagues
FROM: Dave Romero �e
SUBJECT: Communication Item:
Mid-block Crosswalk on Hiauera Street between Morro and Chorro
It was with considerable dismay that I read in Saturday's Telegram-Tribune that a pedestrian was
seriously injured in this mid-block crosswalk(see attached photo and article).
For many years we had a traffic signal at this location. The signal was synchronized with a
progression of traffic flow down Higuera Street, thus minimizing pedestrian and vehicle conflict.
Several years ago this signal was removed and now pedestrians walk across the street at any
time, unfortunately at their own risk.
There is no doubt that mid-block crosswalks are hazardous and can eventually result in serious
injury to a pedestrian. I believe it is incumbent upon the City to do all that it can to make the
traffic flow safer in the downtown,therefore, I request Council concurrence to direct staff to
investigate reinstalling the traffic signal with a report back in time for budget consideration this
year.
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On Monday, March 8'"our County's citizens will have their last opportunity to address the United States
Mineral Management Service's California Offshore Oil &Gas Energy Resources Study(COOLER). This
Study has been the object of several years of information gathering by the Camarillo office of the MMS,two
million dollars in federal and oil industry funding and the basis of a great deal of community concern. it is
now time to commit ourselves to responsible dialogue, gather our thoughts and concerns,and present
succinct, knowledgeable comments on the draft report.
Many hours have been spent by local citizens from Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties
attending MMS Steering Committee meetings voicing the concerns of our citizens, while stressing to the MMS
and the steering committee that public input is vital to the outcome of the report. We continue to have
concerns that this report does not fully address the impacts which will occur to our environment and local
economy. In brief a few of our concerns are:
• The socio-eoonomic section needs to be strengthened in its recognition of the impacts of oil development
to our almost$400,000,000.00 tourist industry.
The impact of Offshore oil spills on the environment needs to be addressed.
The adverse effects of oil &gas development to onshore biological and cultural resources is understated.
• Air and water quality impacts need to be addressed.
• The presence of endangered species at existing infrastructure sites are not accounted for.
• The unique interrelationship between business and the environment in San Luis Obispo County is
ignored.
• The low quality of the oil reserves as a source of energy is understated.
Our major concern is that the report could be published as presented, and used In Me fixture as a
jusdffmffa r for Offshore Development. While the MMS is promising to study the socio-economic impacts
in a separate report, it is important that these impacts be included under the same cover as the COOGER
Study. A great deal of information addressing environmental and sock)-economics is available through the
Counties, Cities, UCSB Economic Forecast and local Universities. Failure to include this relevant localized
information has led to a less than complete analysis of our coastal region and the constraints to Offshore Oil
development.
Copies of the COOGER Draft Study are on file at the San Luis Obispo&South County Libraries. Executive
summaries are available at the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce, ECOSLO and on the web at
www.mms.gov/omm/pacific. Written comments should be sent to the attention of:
Mr. Fred White, Minerals Management Service, Pacific OCS Region,
770 Paseo Camarillo, Camarillo, CA 93010
The Public Hearing will be held Mardi 8°i 1999 at the South County Regional Center, 800 W. Branch St.,
Arroyo Grande. The meeting will begin at 6:30. Your presence is vital.
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RE: PENDING MAJOR COUNCIL ITEMS:
Given the number of important issues the Council has before them over the next three months,
staff met last Friday morning to discuss scheduling these items, keeping in mind individual
council member absences and other regular and special meetings. The following is an outline of
proposed meeting dates, in addition to those previously scheduled:
Meeting Date & Time: Meeting Tvue Item:
Thurs. March 11'h 1:30-3:30 p.m. Closed Session Appt'd Officials Evaluations
(w/Consultants)
Wed. March 16' 4:00-6:00 p.m. Study Session Laguna Lake Dredging
(Before Regular Meeting w/dinner break)
Wed. March 23' 7:00 p.m. Study Session Water Issues
Wed. March 24' 3:30 -6:30 p.m. Closed Session Appt'd Officials Evaluations
(Note: change in date/time) (w/CAO& C. Atty.)
Tues. April 6'h 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting CDBG Hearing
Mon. April 19`h 7:00 p.m. Special Meeting Goals Action Plans
Tues. April 20`h Regular Meeting* SL Marketplace Fiscal Study
Tues. May 4' 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting* Downtown Parking& Access Plan
Mon. May 17`h 7:00 p.m. Budget Workshop Financial Plan Overview
Tues. May 18" 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting (tentative agenda not yet determined)
Wed. May 19th 7:00 p.m. Budget Workshop General Fund CIP Projects
Mon. May 25' 7:00 p.m. Budget Workshop Enterprise Fund Programs
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In examining dates, we have considered the following known schedule conflicts:
Mayor Settle - unavailable evening of 3/31, and period 4/5-15
Vice Mayor Romero -unavailable 4/12-16
Council Member Marx- unavailable 4/14
Council Member Ewan - unavailable 3/264/4
Planning Commission meets at 7 in Chamber 3/24
ARC meets at 5 in the Hearing Room 4/19