Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Department of Public Works

Traffic Engineering Division

TO:	David L. Corliss, City Manager
FROM:	Chuck Soules, Director of Public Works
CC:	Diane Stoddard, Jonathan Douglass, Shoeb Uddin, David Woosley
Date:	January 5, 2011
RE:	January 11, 2011 City Commission Agenda Item October 4, 2010 Traffic Safety Commission Item No. 3 No Parking – Brett Drive

Background

On October 4, 2010, the Traffic Safety Commission heard a request to establish NO PARKING along the north side of Brett Drive between Berwick Way & Haversham Drive/Stowe Drive.  The residents who appeared indicated that the problem was with vehicles parking along both sides of the street making it difficult (and sometimes impossible) for emergency vehicles and snowplows to get through.  They also indicated that the problem was caused by two single family homes that had been turned into rentals with multiple persons living in each one.  They realized that this was not the best solution, but they didn’t see any other option and winter would be here soon.  The Traffic Safety Commission felt this was a band-aid approach, but moved to recommend establishing the parking restriction.

On November 9 the City Commission heard from several neighbors on both sides of the issue.  At the City Commission meeting a few neighbors thought that discussions with the owner and new tenants might resolve the issue.  The City Commission asked staff to review/monitor the area and report back in 60 days.

Staff has inquired of the original person making the request and at this time the request is being withdrawn (see attached email).

Action Request

Deny request to establish NO PARKING on the north side of Brett Drive between Berwick Way and Haversham Drive/Stowe Drive.

Respectfully submitted,

Charles F. Soules, P.E.

Director of Public Works

CFS/je

Attachment:  Karasek email