COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

Department of Public Works

DATE:

May 17, 2005

BOARD MEETING DATE:

June 7, 2005

SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:

None

VOTE REQUIRED:

Majority

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

Neil R. Cullen, Director of Public Works

SUBJECT:

Installation of a Stop Sign - Crescent Street (County Road No. 1092) at Sunshine Valley Road (County Road No. 91) - Montara Area

Recommendation

Adopt a resolution authorizing the installation of a stop sign on Crescent Street at its intersection with Sunshine Valley Road.

Vision Alignment

Commitment: Ensure basic health and safety for all.

Goal(s): Maintain and enhance public safety of all residents and visitors.

We believe the installation of a stop sign will provide for the orderly flow of traffic through this intersection.

Background

We received a request by a resident in the area concerned with the safety of motorists entering Sunshine Valley Road from Crescent Street. We evaluated the intersection and determined that the sight distance of Sunshine Valley Road from Crescent Street is limited by a stand of eucalyptus trees.

Discussion

We believe that installation of a stop sign is appropriate, as it will address the limited sight distance for motorists traveling on Crescent Street and entering Sunshine Valley Road and, at the same time, address the concerns expressed by the resident.

A copy of this report has been sent to property owners within three hundred feet (300’) of the intersection and to the MidCoast Community Council, and we have notified them of the date when your Board is scheduled to consider our report and recommendation.

A resolution has been approved as to form by County Counsel.

Fiscal Impact

The installation of a stop sign is estimated to cost $400 and is proposed to be funded with Road Funds that have been appropriated this fiscal year to finance small road related improvements or traffic related installations.

There is no impact on the General Fund.