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TEMECULA TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
TO BE HELD AT
VAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
29915 Mira Loma Drive
October 23, 1991 - 7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER:
FLAG SALUTE
ROLLCALL:
COMMISSIONERS: Godnick, Guerriero, Johnson,
Roberrs, Sander
PUBLIC COMMENTS
A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public can address the Commission on
items that are not listed on the Agenda. Speakers are limited to two (2) minutes each. If you
desire to speak to the Commission about an item not listed on the Agenda, a pink "Request
to Speak" form should be filled out and filed with the Commission Secretary.
When you are called to speak, please come forward and state your name and address.
For all other agenda items, a "Request to Speak" form must be filed with the Recording
Secretary before the Commission gets to that item. There is a five (5) minute time limit for
individual speakers.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
1. Minutes of Seotember 25, 1991
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 Approve the Minutes of September 25, 1991 as mailed.
2. Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 Proceed with election.
Investigation/Maintenance ReDort
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 Receive and File:
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4. Traffic Circulation General Plan
RECOMMENDATION:
4.1 Presentation by Bob Davis of Wilbur Smith Assoc. on the General Plan
circulation conditions.
5. Calle Medusa
RECOMMENDATION:
5.1 To submit two (2) alternative bypass routes (Margarita & Butterfield) to City
Council.
6. November and December Traffic Commission Meeting Dates
RECOMMENDATION:
6.1 Give direction to Commission on meeting dates for November and December.
Traffic Engineer's Report
Commission Reports
Adjournment
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ITEM NO. I
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY# SEPTEMBER 25, 1991
A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Traffic and
Transportation Commission was called to order Wednesday, September
25, 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: 5
COMMISSIONERS:
Godnick, Guerriero,
Roberts, Sander,
Johnson
ABSENT: 0
COMMISSIONERS: None
Also present were Scott Harvey, Transportation Engineer, Max
Gilliss, Transportation Consultant to the City of Temecula, John
Meyer, City Planner, Sergeant Jim Domonoe and Gail Zigler, Minute
Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENT
MARTY RAUSCHER,31257 Corte Alhambra, Temecula, expressed his
opposition to the street closure at Avenida De La Reina. Mr.
Rauscher suggested a part-time closure of Avenida De La Reina or a
school crossing guard might be more suitable to the all the
residents concerned. Mr. Rauscher advised that he had presented a
petition to the City Council with approximately 70 signatures
opposing the street closure. Mr. Rauscher added that closing the
street has created a traffic hazard for the residents that live
there due to the fact that they must now exit at Rancho California
Road, often turning left in front of heavy traffic.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
1. APPROVE MINUTE8 OF AUGUST 28, 1991.
SCOTT HARVEy indicated the following amendments to the minutes:
Page 3, second paragraph, the word "the" is spelled "thr" and
Max Gilliss's name is spelled incorrectly throughout the
document.
COMMISSIONER GODNICK advised that the spelling of seconded was
incorrect on page 3, second paragraph.
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TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTE8 SEPTEMBER 25, 1991
COMMISSIONER GODNICK moved to approve the minutes of August 28,
1991 as amended, seconded by COMMISSIONER ROBERTS.
AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Godnick, Guerriero,
Sander, Johnson
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
Roberts,
MAX GILLI88 introduced John Meyer, City Planner.
2. PLANNING DEPARTMENT
JOHN MEYER provided the Commission with an update on the
General Plan process.
He advised that the consultants (The Planning Center)
have contracted Wilbur Smith & Associates to do the
circulation element of the General Plan. The consultants
have concluded their interviews with various members of the
City Council and Planning Commission and have held four
neighborhood meetings. He added that the consultants will be
developing a issue paper with all the information
received during the interviews, as well as a monthly
update report which will be circulated to the Commission.
Mr. Meyer stated that they have initiated monthly management
meetings and they will be taking the issues and formulating
draft goals.
There is a Town Hall meeting scheduled for the end of
October.
Also have initiated the technical report by the various sub-
consultants.
Wilbur Smith & Associates has been doing a study of existing
conditions and with this information they will be developing
a traffic model to be coordinated with neighboring cities.
Will be setting up technical committee meetings of five
different committees assigned a particular technical
speciality to work on. Mr. Meyer stated that they would
like to have a representative of the Traffic and Transportation
Commission sit on Circulation Committee.
Mr. Meyer also stated that monthly update reports will be
generated and passed on to the Commission.
COMMISSIONER ROBERTS distributed a status report on Assessment
District 159 and 161 to the Commission.
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TRAFFIC AND T~ANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES
AUGUST 28, 1991
COMMISSIONER ROBERTS expressed his dismay that the whole
concept of the General Plan has completely by-passed the
Traffic and Transportation Commission and that the
Commissioners have not been contacted for their thoughts
and input.
JOHN MEYER advised the Commission that the preparation of
the General Plan would be an on-going process and presently
we are in the beginning phase. He added that the Commission's
input was important and they would be contacted as well as
being kept advised.
COMMISSIONER GODNICK stated that the report reflects that the
traffic model has been set up and linked to the County's new
southwest district traffic model and questioned why the
Commission has not had the opportunity to review the model.
JOHN MEYER stated that Wilbur Smith & Associates is currently
working on the traffic model, which is an on-going process.
MAX GILLISS clarified with Mr. Meyer that although he is
stating that the Commission will be kept advised of the
progress, the Commission is saying that they want to be
involved in the process.
COMMISSIONER ROBERTS reiterated that he felt the Traffic and
Transportation Commission should be included in the development
of the circulation element of the General Plan.
CRAIRFa~N JOHNSON requested that a presentation be made at the
October meeting on the traffic model development and also the
information that staff is getting to complete the circulation
element of the General Plan, be made available to the
Commission.
3. INVESTIGATION/MAINTENANCE REPORT
SCOTT HARVEY reported on the following:
· Forty requests, received in approximately one month, for
traffic safety investigations. One-third are related to
the schools.
* In the process of doing the signing and stripping plans
for Margarita Middle School.
* Requests for traffic controls at four intersections (school
zones) are being investigated.
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TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 28, 1991
* Investigating six requests for crosswalks and/or school
warning signs.
SCOTT HARVEY advised the Commission that most of these
items had been resolved or are being investigated.
TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT
CHUCK COLLINS, 2204 Pomagranite Lane, Fallbrook, representing
Ranpac Engineering, provided an update on Assessment District
159 and 161 for the Commission.
SCOTT HARVEY advised the Commission of the following:
Investigation of the Winchester Road detour through the
Winchester Creek tract. Staff's recommendation was that the
Margarita Bridge Road construction remove the southwesterly
detour. As of this date, the detour has been removed.
* Pala Road and Loma Linda culvert has been cleared and staff
will be making repairs to that system.
* Traffic situation has improved at the high school.
OFFICER MARK LEGGETT of the Temecula Police Department advised
that he conducted a training session at the high school with
the vice principal and all the teachers involved in traffic
directing and distributed literature as well as provided
demonstrations of proper signals.
Crossing guards have expressed a safety concern. Presently
discussing with school officials. Staff has suggested using
cones or some other device for crosswalk warning.
* Eighty-three speed limit signs to be installed, 27 have been
installed to date, balance should be completed within two weeks.
* Goals are to establish an in-house Traffic Department and also
have a Traffic Technician on board.
COMMISSIONER ROBERTS questioned who would do the speed limit that
have been painted on the street.
SCOTT HARVEY advised that a stripping contractor would be re-
painting the speed limit markings on the street.
COMMISSIONER SANDER requested if the Commission could receive a
quarterly update on the areas of most concern regarding traffic
accidents.
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SCOTT HARVEY indicated that this was a goal of the Traffic
Department. SGT. DOMONOE added that the Police Department receives
a quarterly report (Switers} which he will be submitting to the
Commission.
SGT. DOMONOE briefly reviewed the results of the Berkeley Study and
suggested that the Commissioners read the copy provided to them.
COMMISSION REPORTS
COMMISSIONER SANDER advised staff that the pedestrian walkway on
the Winchester Road overpass was overgrown with weeds making it
impossible for pedestrians and bicyclists to utilize.
COMMISSIONER ROBERTS questioned why the Commission has not
seen the design plans for the signal at the Target center
on Rancho California Road. SCOTT HARVEY advised that a private
consultant was doing the design.
COMMISSIONER GUERRIERO advised that no signs have been posted or no
painting has been done at the Rancho School on La Serena as
previously discussed and people continue to park in front of the
school and cross the double yellow lines and requested staff to
study this area again.
Commissioner Guerriero suggested the following:
* Fire Department address the Commission on the circulation
portion of Disaster Preparedness for the City.
* Notice to the public to come before the Commission and
address their concerns.
· Publish periodically traffic code violations to the public
through the newspaper.
COMMISSIONER SANDER requested the status of the Apricot Road
overpass.
MAX GILLISS advised that the Apricot Road overpass had been denied;
however, after reviewing the denial, it was discovered that we had
some engineering defects. Have had a meeting with the City
Attorney, City Manager, Deputy District Engineer and the Cal Trans
Attorney and discussed the liability if something were to be built
less than the standard. Currently we have approval from the state
for the crossing with qualifications, subject to looking at an
underground crossing.
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TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 28, 1991
ADJOURNMENT
COMMISSIONER ROBERTS moved to adjourn at 8:40 P.M., seconded by
COMMISSIONER GUERRIERO.
The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula Traffic and
Transportation Commission to be held Wednesday, October 23, 1991,
7:00 P.M., Vail Elementary School, 29915 Mira Loma Drive, Temecula,
California.
Chairman Knox Johnson
Secretary
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ITEM NO. 2
DISCUSSION ONLY
ITEM NO. 3
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ITEM NO. 4
PRESENTATION BY BOB DAVIS
OF WILBUR SMITH ASSOC.
ITEM NO. 5
MEMORANDUM
TO;
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Traffic Commission
/-~Scott Harvey, Transportation Engineer
October 16, 1991
Calle Medusa Revisited
Staff was directed by City Council to evaluate possible "bypass" routes for through traffic
currently using Calle Medusa.
BACKGROUND:
Staff has met with Nelson Betancourt, representing the homeowners group for Calle Medusa,
several times in regards to the alternatives and the plan of action.
Staff conducted a field review of the area roadway system and concluded that a solution to
the Calle Medusa issue would include a review of the following alternatives:
The extension of interim Margarita Road from Winchester Road to North General
Kearney Road.
The extension of North General Kearney Road from Nicolas Road to the existing
alignment of North General Kearney Road.
The construction of a route from Nicolas Road to La Serena Way utilizing the existing
alignment of Calle Girasol, Calle Chapos, and Walcott Lane into La Serena.
The construction of a bypass route from Nicolas Road to La Serena utilizing the
existing alignment of Calle Girasol, Calle Chapos, and ultimate Butterfield Stage Road
alignment.
METHODOLOGY:
In order to establish a method of comparison between the four (4) proposed alternatives, an
assumption was made on the destination of the "pass-through" traffic which is currently using
Calle Medusa. It was assumed that the primary destination of the majority of this traffic was
the Margarita Road/Rancho California Road intersection, since it is the outlet for the area and
the shortest route. This means that the majority of vehicles using Calle Medusa
(approximately 30%) would pass through this intersection (eastbound 6%, westbound 18%,
and southbound 6%) to reach their final destination. This assumption was made to establish
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the distance and travel time between the Winchester Road/Nicolas Road intersection and
Margarita Road/Rancho California Road intersection and to identify the approximate reduction
of traffic on Calle Medusa with each of the alternatives. The distance between these points
is approximately 4.92 miles with an approximate travel time of 18 minutes.
ANALYSIS:
The analysis of each alternative includes a review of approximate cost of construction,
effectiveness of the alternative after implementation, and impacts on adjacent streets after
implementation. The following identifies the improvements needed to implement each of the
alternatives.
ALTERNATIVE 1: MARGARITA ROAD EXTENSION
This alternative will provide for the extension of Margarita Road from Winchester Road to
North General Kearney Road in the Meadowview area of Temecula.
This segment of Margarita Road is included within a Specific Plan development proposed by
Bedford Properties and interim improvements could be constructed within one year. The City
Engineer is currently negotiating with the property owner for implementation of this
alternative. Staff expects that construction of interim street could occur in mid-1992.
In order to implement this alternative, a precise roadway alignment will need to be identified
and the right-of-way secured from the property owner (Bedford Properties). It will require
grading and construction of temporary pavement approximately 34 feet wide. Additionally,
North General Kearney Road will require realignment at its intersection with Margarita Road
in order to create a 90-degree intersection. This will also require temporary street
improvements approximately 34 feet wide.
This alternative will reduce the travel distance from 4.92 miles to 4.17 miles and decrease the
travel time from 18 minutes to 15 minutes. Also, its assumed that approximately 18 percent
(18%} of the "pass-through" traffic will use this route continuing to points west of Rancho
California Road; thereby, reducing traffic on Calle Medusa by 18 percent (18%). However,
twelve percent (12%) of the "pass-through" traffic will continue to use Calle Medusa to reach
points south and east of Rancho California Road.
The approximate cost for construction of this alternative is:
Grading for improvements
Street improvements
Striping/Signing
Storm Drain Facilities
Utilities
Surveying (5%)
15% Contingency
$247,500.
$371,025.
$ 10,000.
$350,000.
$246,425.
$ 61,248.
$192,930.
TOTAL
$1,479,128.
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The Right-of-Way costs for the above improvements are unknown at this time. Also, some
of these improvements will be conditioned against final map approval and could be installed
with no cost to the City.
This alternative will be used as a bypass for Ynez Road reconstruction along with a bypass
for Calle Medusa. In addition, the ultimate intersection improvements must be completed at
Winchester Road and Nicolas Road for this alternative to be effective.
ALTERNATIVE 2: NORTH GENERAL KEARNEY ROAD EXTENSION
This alternative will provide for the extension of North General Kearney Road from Nicolas
Road to the existing alignment of North General Kearney Road in the Meadowview area of
Temeeula.
In order to implement this alternative, right-of-way and roadway alignment will need to be
identified and secured for the portion between Deer Meadow Road and existing North General
Kearney Road. It will require grading and construction of temporary pavement approximately
34 feet wide. The segment east of Deer Meadow Road is in place and was constructed to
ultimate width by Sunland Communities. However, portions of this alignment are within an
open space area reserved by Meadowview properties, and no right-of-way has been dedicated
to the City for this alignment.
This alternative will reduce the travel distance from 4.92 miles to 4.73 miles and decrease the
travel time from 18 minutes to 16 minutes. Also, it is assumed that approximately 18 percent
(18%) of the "pass-through" traffic will use this route continuing to points west of Rancho
California Road; thereby reducing traffic on Calle Medusa by 18 percent (18%). However,
12 percent (12%) of the "pass-through" traffic will continue to use Calle Medusa to reach
points south and east of Rancho California Road.
The approximate cost for construction of this alternative is:
Grading for improvements
Street Improvements
Striping/Signing
Storm Drain Facilities
Utilities(possible reloc.)
Surveying (5%)
15% Contingency
$150,000.
$357,000.
$ 13,000.
$150,000.
$150,000.
$ 41,000.
$129,150.
TOTAL $990,150.
(Right-of-Way costs are unknown at this time)
ALTERNATIVE 3: WALCOTT LANE BYPASS
This alternative provides for the construction of a bypass route from Nicolas Road to La
Serena Way utilizing the existing alignment of Calle Girasol, Calle Chapos, and Walcott Lane.
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Implementation of this alternative will require grading and construction of temporary pavement
(minimum 34 feet wide) on Nicolas Road from Calle Medusa to Calle Girasol, Calle Girasol
from Nicolas Road to Calle Chapos, Calle Chapos from Riverton Lane to Walcott Lane, and on
Walcott Lane from Calle Chapos to Klaren Lane. The extension of Walcott Lane between Calle
Chapos and Klaren Lane will require extensive grading and vertical cuts including temporary
drainage facilities at creek crossings. A portion of Walcott Lane between Leigh Lane and La
Serena Way will require right-of-way dedication and extensive fill dirt to match existing
elevations. This portion of Walcott Lane could be dedicated and constructed by Tract Map
23209. Also, the construction of a cul-de-sac and right-of-way vacation will be required on
Leigh Lane.
This alternative will increase the travel distance from 4.92 to 5.49 miles however, it will
decrease the travel time from 18 minutes to 17 minutes. Also, it is assumed that
approximately 8 percent (8%) of the "pass-through" traffic will use this route continuing to
points east and south of Rancho California Road; thereby reducing traffic on Calle Medusa by
8 percent (8%). However, 22 percent (22%) of the "pass-through" traffic will continue to
use Calle Medusa to reach points south, west, and east of Rancho California Road.
The approximate cost for construction of this alternative is:
Grading for improvements
Street improvements
Striping/Signing
Storm Drain Facilities
Surveying (5%)
15% Contingency
$250,000.
$620,500.
$ 30,000.
$100,000.
$ 50,025.
$157,579.
TOTAL $1,208,104.
The Right-of-Way costs for the above improvements are unknown, but it appears that
necessary right-of-way is in place. Also, some of these improvements have been conditioned
against final map approval on several developments and could be installed with no cost to the
City.
ALTERNATIVE 4: BUTTERFIELD STAGE ROAD BYPASS
This alternative provides for the construction of a bypass route from Nicolas Road to Rancho
California Road utilizing the existing alignment of Calle Girasol, Calle Chapos, and future
Butterfield Stage Road alignment.
Implementation of this alternative will require grading and construction of temporary pavement
(minimum of 34 feet wide) on Nicolas Road from Calle Medusa to Calle Girasol, Calle Girasol
from Nicolas Road to Calle Chapos, and on Calle Chapos from Riverton Lane to future
Butterfield Stage Road. The extension of Butterfield Stage Road between Calle Chapos and
La Serena Way will require extensive grading and vertical cuts including temporary drainage
facilities at creek crossings. This will also require additional right-of-way in the area between
La Serena Way and 1500 feet north of La Serene Way. However, dedication could occur with
approval of Tract Map 23103. The portion south of La Serene Way to Rancho California Road
is slated for construction with approval of Tract Map 23103 Marlborough Homes.
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This alternative will increase the travel distance from 4.92 miles to 5.79 miles however, it will
decrease the travel time from 18 minutes to 16 minutes. Also, it is assumed that
approximately 14 percent (14%) of the "pass-through" traffic will use this route continuing
to points east, west and south of Rancho California Road; thereby, reducing traffic on Calle
Medusa by 14 percent (14%). However, 16 percent (16%) of the "pass-through" traffic will
continue to use Calle Medusa to primarily reach points west of Rancho California Road.
The construction cost estimate of this alternative is being prepared by Consulting Engineers,
RBF, and will be completed before City Council meeting of November 12, 1991.
The above improvement costs will be primarily for the segment of Butterfield Stage Road
between Calle Chapos and La Serena Way. The section south of La Serena Way will be
constructed by development. Right-of-Way costs are unknown at this time however,
entitlements seem to be in place from Calle Chapos to approximately 2,367 feet south of
Calle Chapos. The assessors parcel book identifies a half width right-of-way of 55 feet along
this entire section of Butterfield Stage Road. Also, some of the improvements have been
conditioned against final map approval and could reduce the cost to the City.
In addition, the ultimate intersection improvements must be completed at Winchester Road
and Nicolas Road for this alternative to be effective.
The implementation of the above-mentioned alternatives (except the Margarita Road
extension), would require the setting aside of General Fund monies and inclusion of the project
in the City's Capital Improvement Projects list. However, construction of any of the proposed
alternatives would not occur for at least two (2) years. Another source of funding that could
be considered would be the formation of an assessment district, community facilities district,
or Mello-Roos district. This could present a problem with some of the alternatives due to the
nature of land ownership (large parcels).
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends alternatives #1 and #4 in conjunction with the Nicolas Road and
Winchester Road intersection improvements be as those promising principal relief to the
subject problem.
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ITEM NO. 6
DISCUSSION ONLY