CITY OF SALINAS
Public Works Department, Traffic and Transportation Division 200 Lincoln Avenue
Salinas, CA, 93901
SALINAS (831)758-7241 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M-F
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SPECIAL PARKING RESTRICTIONS REQUEST FORM
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE APPLICANT: Fill out this request form completely. Sign, date and return this form to 200 Lincoln Ave, Salinas, CA, 93901 Attn: Public Works to begin processing. Please include the appropriate fees for the requested curb marking(s). For questions, please contact the Public Works Department (831)758-7241.
Applicant Information
Full Name: Andalon Carlos Date: 6/22/23
Last First M.I.
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Establishment: Empire Motors
Address: 431 Abbott St
Street Address Suite/Unit #
Salinas CA 93901
City State ZIP Code
Phone: (831)809-6826 Email: [email protected]
Curb Marking Request Information
1. Type of curb marking or parking restriction you are applying for:
• Green 20-Min Yellow White Blue Xl90-Min •1-Hour C2-Hour
2. Length of Zone Requested (feet): 80 feet
3. Have you applied for a similar curb marking at your establishment before (check one): xiYes •No If yes, date of last application: 3/15/23
4. Are there any existing parking restrictions near your establishment? (check one): Yes No If yes, please provide the number of parking stalls and location (address): -
5. Description of your business or property: Retail Auto Sales
6. Business hours and days (if applicable): 10am - 7pm Mon-Sun
7. How long has your business been located at this address? 10 years
8. Do you own or lease the premise? For how long? 10 years
9. For Yellow Zones:
a. Number of pick-ups /deliveries daily: _
b. Typical size and type of truck:
c. Estimated times of highest usage: _
1 For White or Green Zones:
a. Estimated number of visitors daily: _
b. Estimated time clients/patrons spend at your establishment:
c. Estimated times of highest usage: _
For Blue Zones (Business):
a. Estimated number of disabled persons visiting premises daily: _ b. Estimated times of highest usage: _
For Blue Zones (Residential):
a. Does a garage or driveway exist on site? (check one): Yes •No b. No. of disabled persons in the household:
For White, 20-Min Green Zones, 90-Min, 1-Hour and 2-Hour Parking:
a. Estimated number of visitors daily: 20
b. Estimated time clients/patrons spend at your establishment:_60-90 minutes • c. Estimated times of highest parking usage: 3-6pm
3 d. Number of employees:
e. Do your employees use any of off-street spaces? Yes
f. How many off-street parking spaces do you provide? 3 g. Is your establishment within 300ft of a municipal off-street parking facility? (check one): •Yes No
10. Is there support from adjacent properties, including support from the Home Owners Association, for installation of Yes
the requested curb marking? Can you demonstrate this support if necessary?
11. Are there any facilities (churches, schools, shopping malls, office complexes, etc.) in the area that affect the availability of parking or loading at this location? No Fees
Please make all checks payable to CITY OF SALINAS (Account No. 1000.50.5122-56.5060).
New Curb Marking Fee (per establishment) : $865.50
Annual Renewal Fee (per establishment):
Due June 30" of every year $301.50
Disclaimer and Signature
I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
I understand that such curb marking(s) reduce the availability of on-street parking space to the general public and appropriate information is provided on the bottom of this application to assist commissioners in determining the justification for altering the present use of the curb. / understand this curb marking(s) request is not a reserved space for my personal use or place of business and parking enforcement for curb markings are generally done on an on-call basis. Also, I understand that special curb markings are all subject to removal by City Staff at any time for the purpose of safety and public use.
/ also understand that if this application is approved, a fee of $865.50 must be paid for the installation of the curb marking(s), and that an annual $301.50 renewal fee for the parking stall(s) will be paid June 30" of every year.
The approval of my curb marking request form is subject to review by City Staff. The curb markings becomes invalid in the event / vacate the premises or the nature of the business at the premise changes.
All curb marking requests will be presented to the Traffic & Transportation Commission and City Council for approval. Should my request be denied, my fee will be refunded.
Signature: 6/22/23
Date:
2 Traffic and Transportation commissioners, my name is Carlos Andalon the business and property owner at 431 Abbott St., the applicant for 90-minute parking.
I previously brought before the commission a request for 20-minute green zone ID#23-278 on May 11, 2023, which was denied. This letter is intended to address the concerns the traffic and transportation commission and city council had regarding my request for special curb markings.
One of the main concerns brought up was the fact that I am a used car dealership and that I want to use the parking for the vehicles I have for sale. I assure you; this is not the case. In the 10 years I've been at this location, I have never been cited for parking vehicles for sale on the street. I am aware it's against city ordinance to do so. Lack of space for my inventory is not a problem I have. My primary concern is long term parking. In the past, vehicles have parked for days, even weeks without moving. Campers, vehicles with trailers, and at times vehicles have parked there with "for sale by owner" signs. They figure, park by a dealership and they'll generate more interest. This is all very unappealing for my business.
As stated by some commissioners and councilmembers, parking is at a premium, and I agree. Parking limitation signage will help parking turnover which helps economic development. If customers have no place to quickly park and peek around my car dealership, it could negatively impact my business. The 90-minute parking would not just benefit my business but all the community in having accessible parking, including the new mix use complex across the street that have already gotten 90-minute parking for the same reason of long-term parking being a problem. The signage would also help open any overnight parking necessary for the community. I genuinely ask, give me the opportunity and I will prove to you that I will not use this parking for inventory or any other misuse. Special curb markings can be revoked, and I encourage/welcome that to happen if I were to misuse the signage.
Car dealerships around Salinas have been granted special curb marking, with what appears to have been zero issues. I believe this request is no different, in that it will help promote parking for potential customers and discourage any long-term parking. I really hope this letter can alleviate some of the concerns brought forth. Please feel free to contact me at (831) 287-1212 anytime if anyone would like to discuss further.
Sincerely,
Carlos Andalon
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