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Consideration of request from Engineering Division to modify parking restrictions on the north side of Harwood Avenue from Wauwatosa Avenue to approximately 440-feet east thereof and on the south side of Harwood Avenue from Wauwatosa Avenue to approximately 320-feet east thereof
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Submitted by:
Michael May, PE, PTOE, RSP1
Department
DPW-Engineering
A. Issue
Inconsistencies exist between municipal code, signs, and/or property use.
B. Background/Options
The site of Vista Village was previously occupied by a church and a school. As such, school day parking restrictions are no longer necessary along the north side of Harwood Avenue abutting Vista Village.
While reviewing the municipal code, staff identified inconsistencies between the code and street signs along the south side of Harwood across from Vista Village as well.
The following parking changes to the municipal code are recommended along the north side of Harwood Avenue.
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North Side of Harwood Avenue - Recommended Changes |
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Existing Code |
Existing Signs |
Recommendation |
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None |
“Bus Stop No Parking” at northeast corner of Wauwatosa & Harwood |
Add to municipal code “(a) from Wauwatosa Avenue to 188 feet east thereof.” With a turn lane here, no one should be parking within 188-feet of Wauwatosa Avenue regardless of the bus stop. |
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(h) from a point 185 feet west of Lincoln Place to a point 215 feet west of Lincoln Place |
Signs were removed with the Vista Village construction. |
Remove language from municipal code, which will result in no parking restriction |
Notes: (a) No parking anytime; (h) No parking school days 7:30am-4:30pm
The following parking changes to the municipal code are recommended along the south side of Harwood Avenue.
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South Side of Harwood Avenue - Recommended Changes |
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Existing Code |
Existing Signs |
Recommendation |
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(f) from a point 280 feet east of Wauwatosa Avenue to Wauwatosa Avenue* (b) from Wauwatosa Avenue to a point 280 feet east* (g) in two 15-minute parking stalls on Harwood Avenue nearest to Wauwatosa Avenue* *These codes conflict. |
No parking for more than 1 hour 9am-6pm except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from Wauwatosa Avenue to 270-feet east of Wauwatosa Avenue. A 60-foot temporary 15-minute parking zone was established in front of 7471, 7473, and 7425 Harwood Avenue to accommodate businesses during Vista Village construction |
Modify municipal code to reflect existing intended signs: No parking for more than 1 hour 9am-6pm except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from Wauwatosa Avenue to 135-feet east of Wauwatosa Avenue. 15-minute parking from 135-feet east of Wauwatosa Avenue to 195-feet east of Wauwatosa Avenue No parking for more than 1 hour 9am-6pm except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 195-feet east of Wauwatosa Avenue to 270-feet east of Wauwatosa Avenue |
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(m) from Mower Court to a point 280 feet east of Wauwatosa Avenue |
No parking anytime from 270-feet east of Wauwatosa Avenue to 320-feet east of Wauwatosa Avenue (m) from Mower Court to a point 320 feet east of Wauwatosa Avenue |
Modify municipal code to match existing signs. |
Notes: (b) No parking for more than 1 hour 9am-7pm, except Sundays and legal holidays; (f) No parking for more than ½ hour 9am-6pm, except Sundays and legal holidays; (g) For more than 15 minutes 9am-10pm; (m) No parking for more than 3 hours 9am-6pm except Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays.
Staff recommends the changes as outlined in the tables above.
C. Strategic Plan (Area of Focus)
NA
D. Fiscal Impact
Minor expenses for the installation of signs. The existing sign budget will accommodate these expenses.
E. Recommendation
Direct staff to prepare an ordinance to modify parking on the north and south sides of Harwood Avenue as outlined in this staff report.