10/09/1978 Board of Public Works Minutes

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2'7 5 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 9', 1978 TEMPORARY FOUR -WAY STOP AT ANGELA AND NORTH SHORE EXTENDED Ralph J. Wadzinski requested that the Board approve extension of the temporary four -way stop at Angela and North Shore for the next ninety days, during which time studies will be conducted to evaluate its operation as opposed to the prior two -way stop. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board approved the recommendation. ADOPTION OF GUIDELINES FOR HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES In accordance with the ordinance adopted by the Common Council regarding parking spaces for the handicapped, Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, submitted to the Board the following proposed guidelines for handicapped parking spaces: GUIDELINES FOR HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES (H.P.S. IS HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE) I. RESIDENTIAL REQUESTS A. Single Family Dwellings 1. A 25' H.P.S. will be signed at the curb adjoining a residence of a permit holder which does not have off - street parking (such as a driveway). 2. In the event the residence of a permit holder curb space (or portion of said curb space which would force the.encroachment of the H.P.S. to curb space in front,.of adjoining, properties) is zoned "No Parking ", consideration will be given to the installation of the H.P.S. in front of the adjoining property, provided a letter of approval is submitted by the adjoining property owner /resident. B. Multi- Family /Duplex 1. If person requesting permit is not the owner of the property, approval from the property owner reference the proposed restricted use of the adjoining curb space is required. 2. In the event that the residence of a permit holder curb space (or a portion of said curb space would force encroachment of the H.P.S. to curb space in front of adjoining properties) is zoned "No Parking ", consideration may be given to the installation of the H.P.S. in front of the adjoining property, provided a letter of approval is submitted by the adjoining property owner /resident. 3. A 25' H.P.S. will be signed at the curb adjoining the residence of a permit holder which meets the criteria of Items B, 1 and 2 above, and which does not have off - street parking facilities (as a driveway(s) or parking lot). C. Apartment Buildings /Complexes 1. By Municipal Code, all apartment buildings /complexes must have off - street parking at a minimum ratio of one (1) space per dwelling unit. H.P.S. will not be granted. Exceptions will be handled individually.