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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
MARCH 27, 1991
A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Traffic and
Transportation Commission was called to order Wednesday, March 27,
1991, 7:00 P.M. at Vail Elementary School, 29915 Mira Loma Drive,
Temecula. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Knox
Johnson. Commissioner Roberts led the flag salute.
PRESENT:
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COMMISSIONERS:
Godnick, Guerriero,
Roberts, Sander, Johnson
ABSENT:
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COMMISSIONERS:
None
Also present were Assistant City Attorney John Cavanaugh, Staff
Representatives Mark Greenwood and Doug MacPherson, Sergeant Jim
Domenoe, and Minute Clerk Gail Zigler.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
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1. Calle Medusa Sub-Committee Final Report.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Install 4-way stop control at Calle Medusa and Kahwea Road/
Windsor Road.
2. Paint a double yellow centerline strip on the entire length
of Calle Medusa.
3. That the Traffic Commission encourage future land use
studies in the Calle Medusa vicinity to give careful
consideration toward minimizing traffic impacts in the
Calle Medusa corridor until alternative parallel roads
can be developed.
4. That the Traffic Commission request the General Plan Study
consultant to give special and specific consideration to
the Calle Medusa corridor during the Circulation Element
Formulation Process.
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5. Install full width pavement on Nicolas Road, Calle Girasol
and Riverton Lane.
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recommendation for a double yellow centerline strip. He
strongly recommended an alternate arterial route.
DENNIS TOUHY, 40300 Calle Medusa, Temecula, opposed the
recommendation for a double yellow centerline strip.
DANA DEWITT, 40458 Calle Medusa, Temecula, stated that he
felt the real problems were too many cars, speeding, passing
and running stop signs.
GAY LEWIS, 40457 Calle Medusa, Temecula, opposed the
recommendation for a double yellow centerline strip. Ms. Lewis
expressed a concern for the surrounding developments creating
more traffic on Calle Medusa.
ALLEN MASLOWSKI, 40409 Calle Medusa, Temecula, concurred with
the recommendations by the Calle Medusa H.O.A. and suggested
that the homeowner's meet with the police department and advise
them of the hours of day which warrant traffic enforcement.
SUSAN McANULLA, 30966 Riverton Lane, Temecula, opposed the
widening of Riverton Lane and paving of Calle Girasol. Feels
that the developer should pay to create a new arterial route.
Ms. McAnulla suggested that stop Signs be placed on Riverton
Lane.
MINDY MYERS, 40291 Calle Medusa, Temecula, strongly opposed
the double yellow centerline strip. Strongly supports an
arterial route which the developer should pay for.
PAM TENNANT, 39942 Amberly Circle, Temecula, expressed a
concern for the increase in traffic on Calle Girasol if it
is paved.
KEN LINDSAY, 31082 Riverton Lane, Temecula, recommended
stop Signs for Riverton Lane if paving is approved.
PAUL VALENCIA, 40417 Yardley Court, Temecula, stated that
the area needed a non-residential thoroughfare. Mr. Valencia
recommended the extension of La Serena to Butterfield Stage
Road.
CHAIRMAN KNOX JOHNSON called a recess at 8:15 P.M. The meeting
reconvened at 8:25 P.M.
RON HENDERSON, 31832 Poole Court, Temecula, addressed the
Commission about traffic concerns on La Serena at the
barrier.
CHAIRMAN JOHNSON. advised Mr. Henderson that this public hearing
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studies in the Calle Medusa vicinity to give careful
consideration toward minimizing traffic impacts in the Calle
Medusa corridor until alternative parallel roads can be
developed; 4) that the Traffic Commission request the general
plan study consultant to give special and specific
consideration to the Calle Medusa Corridor during the
Circulation Element Formulation Process; and 5) install full
width pavement on Nicolas Road and Calle Girasol, deletinq
the full width pavement on Riverton Lane and direct the City
Engineer's office to immediately investigate the feasibility
of extending Calle Chapos and Walcott Lane to La Serena Way;
and deletinq recommendation No.2) paint a double yellow
centerline strip on the entire length of Calle Medusa, seconded
by COMMISSIONER GUERRIERO.
AYES:
Godnick, Guerriero, Roberts,
Sander, Johnson
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COMMISSIONERS:
NOES:
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COMMISSIONERS:
None
COMMISSION REPORT
CHAIRMAN JOHNSON stated that the Calle Medusa sub-committee met
three times with the Calle Medusa homeowners and spent a
considerable amount of time on putting together the recommendations
that were presented, with special thanks to Commissioner Sander and
Commissioner Guerriero.
COMMISSIONER GUERRIERO added his thanks to staff for all their
efforts.
CHAIRMAN JOHNSON questioned when the speed zone survey would be
available.
MARK GREENWOOD stated that it would be placed on the April agenda.
CHAIRMAN JOHNSON questioned when the problems on Avenida De La
Reina would be addressed.
MARK GREENWOOD stated that this item would also be on the April
agenda.
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