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<br />Case #1: <br /> <br />Consider Request for Stop Sign at Fluorine Street and 146th Avenue <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski reviewed the staff report and noted that a petition was received on <br />September 10,2008, signed by 16 property owners. He noted that the petition is included in the <br />packet and staff conducted a study on traffic volume, accident history and sight distance. He <br />noted that there are no reported accidents at the intersection, but noted that a reportable accident <br />is personal injury or damage in excess of $1,000. He stated that stafTtook traffic counts on all <br />three legs of the intersection. He reviewed the traffic count numbers and noted that at the <br />intersection there were 650 units per day. He stated that it was found that the sight distances on <br />the SE corner are slightly impaired because of landscaping on the corner. He stated that staff is <br />recommending posting a stop sign on the west leg of the intersection of Fluorine Street, but for <br />different reasons than the petition requested. He stated that there are a lot of children in the area <br />that travel to and from the park. He stated that in the interest of safety, they are suggesting the <br />neighborhood may want to petition the City for a sidewalk on the east side of Fluorine Street. <br />He stated that staff is also suggesting that the basketball hoop on Fluorine Street be moved to a <br />more appropriate location. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Olson stated that staff supports the stop sign on the western leg of the <br />intersection. He stated that if the residents vvant to initiate a request for a sidewalk, staff would <br />be supportive. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen arrived at the meeting at 5 :41 p.m. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski stated that an all way stop, as requested by residents, requires a <br />significantly larger amotmt of traffic. <br /> <br />Chair Elvig asked about the site triangle issue. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski stated that he feels the landscaping is not in compliance and suggested <br />. that the City work with the homeowners to remedy that situation because those trees will get a <br />lot bigger. <br /> <br />Councilmember Olson asked about the location of the basketball hoop. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski stated that the hoop is on the north leg of Fluorine Street. <br /> <br />Councilmember Olson asked when this street was due for an overlay. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski stated that it won't be for a while because these streets hold up better <br />, because they have concrete curb and gutter. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen asked if it was prudent to correct the sight line issues before a stop sign is <br />put in. <br /> <br />Public Works Committee / October 21, 2008 <br />Page 2 of 11 <br />