Agenda Report
Fullerton Transportation and
Circulation Commission
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 3, 2025
TO: TRANSPORTATION & CIRCULATION COMMISSION
SUBMITTED BY: PUBLIC WORKS/TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIV ISION
PREPARED BY: MICHAEL PLOTNIK, CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEE R
SUBJECT: 1855 WEST AVENUE
DISABLED PERSON’S PARKING
SUMMARY
Consider a request for a disabled person’s parking space at 1855 West Avenue, a single-family residential property.
RECOMMENDATION
Concur with the City Traffic Engineer’s recommendation and recommend to City Council the approval for the installation of a blue zone an d appropriate signing in front of 1855 West Avenue, designating a single disabled person’s parking space, as shown in Exhibit “A” (Attachment 1) and Exhibit “B” (Attachment 2).
DISCUSSION
West Avenue is a 36-foot-wide east/west residential street with a prima facie speed limit of 25 miles per hour. In addition, the street has improved curbs, gutters, and sidewalks on both sides. The street is comprised of single-f amily residential homes, with one multi-family apartment complex located several prop erties to the east of 1855 West Avenue. Unrestricted on-street parking is permitte d on both sides of West Avenue, however overnight parking between the hours of 2:00 AM to 5:00 AM is still restricted.
The residence has a detached two-car garage located at the rear of the property and access to the garage is through steps with differen tial heights and through an alley, which pose challenges to the residents.
The request for a disabled person’s parking space i n front of the home was initiated by the resident’s owner due to severe physical limitat ions for both property’s residents (himself and his wife). Both residents require fre quent medical assistance which necessitates close proximity parking for on-going m edical appointments. While the 1855 West Avenue - Disabled Person’s Parking
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neighborhood currently does not have any parking ac commodations for those with special needs, it would be highly recommended the i nstallation of on-street parking in front of the home as it would greatly enhance the h ealth, safety, and quality of life for the residents.
The property is consistent with the City’s approved guidelines for the installation of a disabled person’s parking space and is ADA complian t with improved parkway adjacent to the curb. Both residents residing at 1855 West Avenue are disabled and possess a disabled person’s placard, provided to staff for verification.
Attachments:
• Attachment 1 - Exhibit “A”
• Attachment 2 - Exhibit “B”