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Res 16-92 Void VOID - 1/21/92 RESOLUTION NO. 16-92 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO APPROVE CITY RECOMMENDATIONS TO REMOVE THE LEFT TURN RESTRICTIONS AND MODIFY THE PAVEMENT MARKINGS AT THE INTERSECTION OF PALM SQUARE AND EAST ATLANTIC AVENUE (SR 806). WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach, Florida, has requested the District Traffic Operations Engineer of the Department of Transportation to approve City recommendations to remove the left turn restrictions and modify the pavement markings at the intersection of Palm Square and East Atlantic Avenue (SR 806); and, WHEREAS, in support of the request, the City of Delray Beach has made the following findings: that there is no longer a traffic congestion problem in the area; that there appears to be no sight distance limitation as has been previously stated and that there is an apparant inconsistency in the application of the left turn restriction to another building in the immediate area compared to said intersection, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, formally requests the District Traffic Operatons Engineer of Department of Transportation of the State of Florida to provide written approval of the City's request to remove the left turn restrictions and modify the pavement markings at the intersection of Palm Square and East Atlantic Avenue (SR 806). Section 2. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to furnish a certified copy of this Resolution to the District 'Traffic Operations Engineer of the Department of Transportation of the State of Florida. PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the day of , 1992. MAYOR ATTEST: City Clerk VOID - 1/21/92 MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS FROM: CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM # q~ - MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 1992 RESOLUTION NO. 16-92 DATE: January 17, 1992 This is a resolution requesting that the Florida .Department of Transportation approve a City recommendation to remove the left turn restrictions and modify pavement markings at the intersection of Palm Square and East Atlantic Avenue (SR 806). The left turns at Palm Square/Atlantic Avenue were initially restricted to address traffic congestion from the Patio Restaurant. As this condition no longer exists, staff has recommended that the turn prohibition be eliminated. A detailed staff report is attached as backup material for this item. Recommend approval of Resolution No. 16-92. RESOLUTION NO. 16-92 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO APPROVE CITY RECOMMENDATIONS TO REMOVE THE LEFT TURN RESTRICTIONS AND MODIFY THE PAVEMENT MARKINGS AT THE INTERSECTION OF PALM SQUARE AND EAST ATLANTIC AVENUE (SR 806). WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach, Florida, has requested the District Traffic Operations Engineer of the Department of Transportation to approve City recommendations to remove the left turn restrictions and modify the pavement markings at the intersection of Palm Square and East Atlantic Avenue (SR 806); and, WHEREAS, in support of the request, the City of Delray Beach has made the following findings: that there is no longer a traffic congestion problem in the area; that there appears to be no sight distance limitation as has been previously stated and that there is an apparant inconsistency in the application of the left turn restriction to another building in the immediate area compared to said intersection, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, formally requests the District Traffic Operatons Engineer of Department of Transportation of the State of Florida to provide written approval of the City's request to remove the left turn restrictions and modify the pavement markings at the intersection of Palm Square and East Atlantic Avenue (SR 806). Section 2. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to furnish a certified copy of this Resolution to the District Traffic Operations Engineer of the Department of Transportation of the State of Florida. PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the ~ day of , 1992. MAYOR ATTEST: City Clerk [ITY DF DELARY BEII[H 100N.W 1st AVENUE · OELRAYBEACH, FLORIDA 33444 · 407;243-7000 January 13, 1992 Mr. Walt Lashley District Traffic Operations Department of Transportation 3111 South Dixie Highway Suite' 112 West Palm Beach, Florida 33405 RE: PALM SQUARE ~ SR806 (EAST ATLANTIC AVENUE) LEFT TURN RESTRICTIONS Dear Mr. Lashley: This letter is to confirm our discussions over the past few days concerning the removal of the left turn restrictions at the Palm Square/SR806 intersection. Presented below is a short history, site data, and a request for changing the. traffic control at this intersection: HISTORY: Pre 1981 - The Patio Restaurant is in operation using Palm Square as a valet parking staging area. Congestion was created by the valet parking maneuvers. The City Engineer, Gerry Church, performed a traffic study and recommended the restriction of left turns to address the congestion. This City initiated request was approved and installed. 1981 - Letters between the City Engineer and George Martas, Assistant District Traffic Operations Engineer, indicate that the left turn restrictions were not operating well. Intensified enforcement and possible physical barriers are requested. 1989 - The Patio Restaurant burns to the ground, greatly lowering traffic on Palm Square. 1991 - A traffic signal is requested by the City for the referenced intersection, as a relief from the left turn restrictions. It was revealed that Palm Square carries less then 500 vehicles per day. The signal request is denied as the intersection doesn't meet minimum warrants. THE EFFORT ALWAYS MATTERS Mr. Walt Lashley Palm Square @ SR806 (East Atlantic Avenue) Left Turn Restrictions January 13, 1992 Page 2 DATA~ Actual field measurements taken January, 1992 reveled the sight distance from Palm Square east to westbound SR806'is 520 feet. Accident records indicate that there has been 2 reported accidents at this intersection over the past 3 years. Casual observations made at this intersection show frequent violations of the existing left turn restrictions. ANALYSIS~ The left turns at Palm Square/SR806 were initially restricted to address traffic congestion from the Patio Restaurant. This congestion is no longer present. Over the past couple of years, FDOT has re-evaluated the need for these left turn restrictions and stated they must remain due to limited sight distances. Field measurements indicate that the motorist traveling westbound on SR806 would see the intersection approximately 520 feet away. The FDOT Green Book requires 325 feet of minimum stopping sight distance for a 40 MPH design speed roadway. The road is currently posted at 25 MPH. There appears to be no sight distance limitation as has been previously stated. East from the SR806 intercoastal bridge is a similar situation. A bank/development driveway is approximately the same distance from the center of the bridge. Left turns are not prohibited at this location. This apparant inconsistency in the application of the left turn restriction for the bank drive compared to Palm Square has been brought to the attention of our City Commission by concerned citizens. REQUEST: Based on the above discussion, restricting the left turns at the Palm Square/SR806 intersection appears inappropriate. We are therefore requesting that the turn prohibition be eliminated. City forces are available to perform the sign removal. In addition to the removal of the no left turn'signs (R 3-1), minor pavement marking revisions will be required. These modifications are shown on the attached sketch. Again, the City will assume the responsibility to perform these changes. Mr. Walt Lashley Palm Square @ SR806 (East Atlantic Avenue) Left Turn Restrictions January 13, 1992 Page 3 FOLLOW-UP~ The City is eager to have these no left turn signs'removed, but realizes that the safety of our motorists is paramount. We will therefore work with the FDOT to address any future safety concerns which arise at this intersection, as well as any location Cltywide. The removal of these turn restrictions is very important to the City. Many of our Advisory Boards, The Chamber of Commerce, and The City Commission are preparing to request this sign removal through resolutions. It would be beneficial to all of us involved if we can handle this matter prior to their actions. We are therefore requesting that we receive a response as soon as possible, but, no later than January 21t 1992. Sincerel~.~ GL/leh Attachments cc= David T. Harden T:PALMSQ