COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

Department of Public Works

 

DATE:

June 17, 2010

BOARD MEETING DATE:

June 29, 2010

SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:

None

VOTE REQUIRED:

Majority

 

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

James C. Porter, Director of Public Works

SUBJECT:

Installation of One Stop Sign in Burlingame Hills Area

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a resolution authorizing the installation of one new stop sign that directs traffic on Fey Drive to stop and yield to traffic on Canyon Road, Burlingame Hills Area.

 

BACKGROUND:

California Vehicle Code Section 21351 allows local authorities in their respective jurisdictions to install traffic signs as may be necessary to control traffic within an intersection.

 

DISCUSSION:

    Several Burlingame Hills residents have requested additional traffic control at the intersection of Fey Drive, Canyon Road, and El Prado Road. The City of Burlingame maintains El Prado Road and has installed a stop sign at the intersection with Canyon Road. Department of Public Works staff investigated the request for additional traffic control and recommends a new stop sign be installed on Fey Drive in order to assign right of way to traffic on Canyon Road, which is a more heavily traveled street. A map of the subject area is in Attachment “A”.

 

Property owners on adjacent blocks extending a minimum of 300 feet from the proposed sign location were notified of the date and time of the Board’s meeting when these items will be considered. In addition, the City of Burlingame Department of Public Works was notified since the City maintains El Prado Road at this intersection. Two property owners provided comments, which are included in Attachment “A.” These comments were neither in support nor in oppostion of the proposed stop sign.

 

The location of signs and parking zones on County maintained streets are shown on maps in the Department of Public Works, and will be made available in list form on the Department’s web site. The master lists will be updated to reflect the recommended changes if your Board approves the proposed resolution.

 

Approval of this resolution will contribute to the Shared Vision 2025 outcome of a Livable Community by providing traffic controls that help regulate the traffic flow through neighborhoods in a way that best fits the needs of the community.

 

County Counsel has reviewed and approved the Resolution as to form.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

The cost for staff time involved in evaluating and processing requests for traffic regulations is part of the administrative cost associated with evaluating traffic-related requests involving the County maintained road system, and is financed with Road Funds. The cost of placing one stop sign, legend and limit line markings is approximately $750. The cost of the sign and markings will be financed with Road Funds. There will be no impact to the General Fund.

 

Attachment:

Attachment “A” – Map of Proposed Traffic Control Device Locations and Public Input Summary