Item 8 Staff Report Accept Report on Englewood Avenue Traffic IssuesDATE:
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MEETING DATE: 6/21/99
ITEM NO, 8
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
June 16, 1999
MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL� i/te
TOWN MANAGER
ACCEPT REPORT ON ENGLEWOOD AVENUE TRAFFIC ISSUES
Accept report on Englewood Avenue traffic issues.
BACKGROUND:
At the Town Council meeting of May 17, 1999 staff presented the attached letter, action statement, and petition from
the Englewood Avenue Neighborhood Action Group (Group). The Group requested that traffic calming measures be
installed on Englewood Avenue at the County intersections of Topping Way, Marchmont Drive, Littlefield Lane and
Kennedy Road. The neighborhood residents are primarily concerned about increasing volumes and speeding on
Englewood Avenue. The residents report the parents of Hillbrook School students and surrounding local residents are
using Englewood as short cut to avoid signals and congestion on Los Gatos Boulevard. The Council directed staff to
return with a follow up report on this matter.
DISCUSSION:
At the recommendation of County staff, stop signs have been installed on Littlefield Lane and Marchmont Drive at
Englewood Avenue. Based on traffic studies, stop signs on Englewood Avenue at Marchmont Drive and Littlefield are
not warranted as per Caltrans standards. Until this area is annexed, staff recommends we work cooperatively with
County traffic officials and advise the group to do the same.
The County of Santa Clara Housing, Land Use, Environmental and Transportation Committee (HLUET) on May 20,
1999 accepted a staff report on this matter (Attachment 1). The County compared a 1991 Traffic Study to a recent
study and found:
Recent Study 1991 Study
1. Average Daily Traffic (ADT) on Englewood Avenue 2300/day 2500/day
2. Average Speed (MPH) on Engelwood Avenue 25 MPH 27.2 MPH
This information indicates that recent ADT and speeds have been reduced when compared to the 1991 Study. The Town
of Los Gatos General Plan considers Engelwood Avenue as a Neighborhood Collector with a capacity of 7000 ADT.
Based on the General Plan this street is at about one-third of its capacity. The Englewood Neighborhood Action Group
wrote a letter to the Town (Attachment 2) and the Town responsed in a follow up letter (Attachment 3).
CONCLUSION:
Neighborhood safety is our highest priority. However, the Town does not have jurisdiction over traffic controls in the
County islands. Staff recommends continuing to assist the County by providing pertinent information and to improve
traffic conditions on the major Town streets as appropriate.
PREPARED BY: Scott R. Baker
Director of Parks and Public Works
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SUBJECT: ACCEPT REPORT ON ENGLEWOOD AVENUE TRAFFIC ISSUES
June 16, 1999
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS:
It is a project as defined under CEQA, but is Categorically Exempt under section 15301. A Notice of Exemption will
not be filled.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None as recommended. However, if future actions require capital improvements funding sources will need to be
identified.
Attachments:
1. HLUET Staff Report
2. May 21, 1999 letter from Gregg Moss
3. June 4, 1999 1etter from Scott Baker
Distribution:
Gregg Moss, 16788 Littlefield Lane, Los Gatos, CA 95032-5634
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PETITION TO JOIN THE ENGLEWOOD
NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION GROUP
As a resident of the Ferris, Spencer, and Potter Court Neighborhood, I am concerned
about the increasing volume of vehicles using Spencer and Ferris as cut throughs to avoid
the lights and congestion on Los Gatos Boulevard. Therefore, I support the need for
traffic calming measures to slow and discourage cut through traffic by commuters. This
will make this neighborhood safer for all pedestrians, bicyclists, and neighborhood
residents.
I understand that the Englewood Neighborhood Action Group currently recognizes and
supports these traffic control issues. I recognize the need to organize as a concerned
group in order to tackle the most pressing issues concerning the quality of life within our
neighborhood, namely growth, traffic, and safety. I, therefore, wish to join this already
established neighborhood group to help meet these important neighborhood goals.
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ENGLEWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION GROUP
Gregg Moss
ENAG representative
16788 Littlefield Lane
Los Gatos, CA 95032-5634
356-8018, wgmcs@slip.net
Los Gatos Town Council Meeting, November 22, 1999
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Please direct staff to respond to these questions concerning traffic and annexation issues as
thoroughly as possible. We would like to include the responses in our January newsletter.
1. If annexation is approved in the Englewood neighborhood, what traffic calming measures
could be initiated to help make our streets safer? Please include both enforcement and street
improvements. Will there be a cost to the residents? Will the neighborhood residents have a
voice in the process?
2. Concerning present and future traffic circulation within Los Gatos, what short and long term
measures can be done to prevent cut through traffic from disrupting neighborhood streets?
How will the update to the General Plan address gridlock, cut through traffic, pedestrian and
bicycle safety issues? When and how can residents participate in the update process?
3. Why is Englewood Ave. designated by the Town as a collector street with a capacity of 7000
vehicle trips per day when it is a narrow unimproved old county road? What changes are
planned for Los Gatos Blvd. to improve the efficiency of moving traffic?
4. Since school commute traffic plays a large part in adding to gridlock, what measures can the
Town take to encourage alternative transportation such as carpooling and busing?
5. Is there a new comprehensive traffic study to be done for our neighborhood and Los Gatos
Blvd. and may we have a complete copy?
6. Please explain the probability and costs of all street improvements in the neighborhood such
as sidewalks and street lights.
7. Will the Town force the improvement of older homes through code enforcement?
8. Concerning major remodeling projects to existing homes, are there particular projects that
would be more drawn out and costly using the County as opposed to the Town permit process?
9. Please explain the guidelines for remodeling projects that require a hearing and why the Town
has this procedure.
10. Is it true that County residents doing major remodeling projects are now required to annex to
the Town in order to receive a permit?
11. Does the County have plans to align zoning restriction to match those of the Town? Will there
be a moratorium on building permits?
12. How much new property tax revenue will be generated for the Town? Please explain how the
Town plans to spend this increase in revenue.
13. What are the costs being incurred by the Town for the entire annexation process and what part
is the County contributing? Is this a one time proposition which is cost free for residents?
14. If this annexation fails, what accommodations will be made for those residents who wish to
annex to the Town? Will they be able to receive full services from the Town including traffic
enforcement? Will the Town control the street in front of these houses?
15. If the County and the State are truly intent on eliminating urban pockets as evidenced by new
legislation, AB 1555, what role will the Town play in this process? How will this effect areas
that vote down annexation? What will be the projected future costs to both the Town and the
residents? Does this make the voting process irrelevant?
County of Santa Clara
Roads and Airports Ocparrvnclit
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San Jose. CaliInrrua or.; I t} t 302
Date: May 10, 1999
To: Housing, Land Use, Environment and Transportation (HLUET)
Committee
Agenda Date: May 20, 1999
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From: Michael J. Murdter, Director
Roads & Airports Department
Subject: Englewood Avenue Traffic Issues
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
PARKS AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPT
Accept report and support staff's recommendation to retain one-way stop controls at the
intersection of (1) Marchmont Drive and Englewood Avenue, and (2
Englewood Avenue.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
There is no fiscal impact to the County General Fund or the Road F
CONTRACT HISTORY:
Not applicable.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONBACKGROUND:
Englewood Avenue is a two-way collector urban roadway in an unincorporated area of Los
Gatos. The County of Santa Clara maintains portions of the road from 0.19 miles south of
Shannon Road to the southern leg of Littlefield Lane. This section includes intersections with
Loma Street/Topping Way, Marchmont Drive, and Littlefield Lane. The Town of Los Gatos
maintains the remaining portions.
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The residents of the neighborhood had expressed their concerns about the increase in vehicular
traffic and the speed on this residential road during the commute hours. They have proposed that
the County of Santa Clara and the Town of Los Gatos install three-way stop signs at all
intersections on Englewood Avenue including the intersections at Marchmont Drive and
Littlefield Lane. Marchmont Drive and Littlefield Lane are both two-way local roadways
forming "T" intersections with Englewood Avenue as shown on the attached map.
In response to the neighborhood residents' concerns, the Department first reviewed a June 1991
traffic study performed for the area by the consulting firm CH2M HILL. This study had been
performed in response to the Shannon Road neighborhood community's concern for increase in
vehicular volume and speed in the area, including Englewood Avenue. The 1991 study analyzed
the area bounded by Shannon Road, Kennedy Road, and Los Gatos Boulevard including the
intersection of Englewood Avenue and Marchmont Drive. The study concluded that a one-way
stop on Marchmont Drive was warranted and would reduce speeds and minimize conflicts with
bicyclists and pedestrians.
The Traffic Engineering and Operations staff then conducted a new traffic study and explored
any changes that may have occurred following the 1991 traffic study. The recent study
concluded that a one-way stop at the intersection of Marchmont Drive and Englewood Avenue
was warranted but that a three-way stop was not. In comparing the results of both studies, The
results are as follows:
Recent Studv 1991 Studv
1- Average Daily Traffic (ADT) on Englewood Avenue: 2300/day 2500/day
2- Average Speed (MPH) on Englewood Avenue: 25 MPH 27.2 MPH
The other County -maintained side streets intersecting Englewood Avenue are Littlefield Lane
and Topping Way/Loma Street. The intersection of Littlefield Lane and Englewood Avenue also
warrants a one-way stop control based on the Department's recently performed traffic study.
The intersection of Topping Way/Loma Street is currently a four-way stop controlled.
The results of the 1991 study also showed that the traffic volume on Englewood Avenue was
within the expected range of a collector roadway. The 1991 study and the present study both
show that the operating speed is within the norm and permitted speed zone on this roadway.
Therefore, the traffic measures that the residents of this neighborhood are requesting (including
installation of four or three-way stop signs at all intersections along Englewood Avenue) are not
warranted.
The County Board of Supervisors at its March 9, 1999 meeting approved the Traffic Engineering
and Operations staff's recommendation for installation of one-way stop signs on the Marchmont
Drive and Littlefield Lane approaches to Englewood Avenue (the Board transmittal is attached
for ease of reference). A work order has been issued for the sign installation and legend work by
County maintenance forces and should be completed shortly.
Englewood Ave. residents subsequently appeared at the Board meeting on April 6, 1999 with a
petition requesting full stop controls at all intersections. This transmittal is in response to the
Board's referral to staff for a response.
CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Installation of a three-way stop control at intersections of Marchmont Drive and Littlefield Lane
with Englewood Avenue could encourage some drivers to violate the all -way stop, thus creating
safety problems.
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Attachments: Transmittal Memorandum dated 2/17/99
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Scott Backer — Town of Los Gatos
Michael Lopez — County Planning Office
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TRANSMITTAL MEMORANDUM
Prepared by: Sadegh Sadeghi
Reviewed by: asoud Akbarzadeh
Submitted by W. A. Baxter
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City : Los Gatos
Date: February 17, 1999
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: Agenda Date: March 9, 1999 Item No.
FROM:
a Michael J. Murdter, Director
Roads and Airports Department
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ONE-WAY STOP CONTROL AT THE
INTERSECTIONS OF (1) MARCHMONT DRIVE AND ENGLEWOOD
AVENUE, AND (2) LITTLEFIELD LANE AND ENGLEWOOD AVENUE.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt the attached Resolution establishing one-way stop control at the intersections of
(1) Marchmont Drive and Englewood Avenue, and (2) Littlefield Lane and Englewood Avenue.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
There is no fiscal impact to the County General Fund. The estimated cost of the stop control signing and
pavement legend work is $1000. Sufficient funds are available in the Road Fund Account Numbers 0023-
603-4001-2627 and 0023-603-4001-2624. Sign installation and legend work will be done by County
Maintenance Forces.
CONTRACT HISTORY:
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DATE: February 17, 1999
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA DATE: March 9, 1999
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ONE-WAY STOP CONTROL AT THE
INTERSECTIONS OF (1) MARCHMONT DRIVE AND ENGLEWOOD
AVENUE, AND (2) LITTLEFIELD LANE AND ENGLEWOOD AVENUE.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION & BACKGROUND:
Englewood Avenue is a two-way collector urban roadway. Marchmont Drive and Littlefield Lane are
both two-way local urban roadways forming "T" intersections with Englewood Avenue. Currently, these
two "T" intersections are not stop -controlled. All three roadways are County -maintained and located
within an unincorporated area of Los Gatos.
The residents of this neighborhood have expressed concerns and have requested that the County staff
study these intersections in order to improve the vehicular traffic movement through the interesections.
The results of the Engineering and Traffic Studies of the two intersections, conducted by the Traffic
Engineering and Operations staff, indicate that installation of a stop sign at Marchmont Drive and
Littlefield Lane approaches to Englewood Avenue will provide for more orderly movement of traffic
through the intersections.
CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The intersections of Englewood Avenue with Marchmont Drive and Littlefield Lane will operate without
one-way stop control devices.
STEPS FOLLOWING APPROVAL:
The County Staff will install the proposed improvement.
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Scott R. Baker, Director of Building and Engineering Services, Town of Los Gatos
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LOCATION MAP
SITE MAP
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA ESTABLISHING
A STOP INTERSECTION
WHEREAS, pursuant to Vehicle code § 21100, a local authority may regulate traffic by
means of official traffic control devices approved by the State Department of
Transportation; and
'WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors now finds it to be in the public interest to
establish a certain stop intersection;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that one-way stop control be
installed at the "T" intersections of: 1) Marchrnont Drive and Englewood Avenue and,
2) Littlefield Lane and Englewood Avenue. The one-way stop signs, approved by the
Department of Transportation, shall be erected at these intersections on Marchmont Drive
and Littlefield Lane. Vehicles approaching these "T" intersections from Marchmont
Drive and Littlefield Lane shall stop at the stop signs before turning onto Englewood
Avenue.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara,
State of California, on by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors
NOES: Supervisors
ABSENT: Supervisors
BLANCA ALVARADO, Chairperson
Board of Supervisors
ATTEST: PHYLLIS A. PEREZ, Clerk
Board of Supervisors
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
BRIAN L. CARR
Deputy County Counsel
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Englewood Neighborhood Action Group
Gregg Moss
Board Representative
16788 Littlefield Lane
Los Gatos, CA 95032-5634
Dave Knapp
Town Manager of Los Gatos
110 E. Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95031
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MAY 2 4 1999
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May 21, 1999
Dear Mr. Knapp,
Enclosed is a copy of the most recent letter sent to District One Supervisor Don Gage.
We are contacting you in regards to this matter because Lee Bowman is retiring soon and the Town
Council does not appear to be aware of the annexation issue connected with our traffic issue.
Our first objective is to have the Town Council recognize that there is a problem concerning the
large number of drivers traveling at excessive speeds on Kennedy Road, Shannon Road and
Englewood Ave. Englewood Ave. also carries more traffic because it is used as a cut -through to
avoid congestion on Los Gatos Blvd. We have done our own surveys in the last two years to
support both of these claims. We also realize that the town does not have the resources to enforce
traffic safety at all times on these streets.
Our second objective is to have the Council recognize the pressing need to have traffic calming
measures installed on these streets to act as a deterrent. We have followed the procedure
prescribed by the Town and have submitted the signatures of more than 110 households supporting
our proposal for multiple stops signs at all the intersections of Englewood Ave.
Judging from the statements made during the last Town Council meeting, many of the Council
Members enjoy the convenience of using Englewood Ave. as a cut -through. We are concerned that
this attitude may be in conflict with taking action to protect the quality of life within our
neighborhood. We hope the Town of Los Gatos can show goodwill towards our neighborhood and
take measures toward advancing our traffic calming measures. If not, it appears that we will be
left in limbo because the County wishes to divest itself of unincorporated pockets and is not willing
to recommend improvements.
The issues of growth and traffic are an ever increasing problem concerning the quality of life
within local neighborhoods. We have organized our neighborhood around these issues and are
prepared to meet this challenge in a constructive fashion. If Town government is not prepared to
aid us in this struggle, the annexation measure will surely fail. We will then be left with no
alternative but to employ other methods to address this pressing safety issue.
Your timely cooperation in aiding us in our efforts would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
W. Moss
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Englewood Neighborhood Action Group
Gregg Moss
16788 Littlefield Lane
Los Gatos, CA 95032-5634, 408-356-8018
Supervisor Don Gage
70 West Hedding Street
San Jose, CA 95110
May 21, 1999
Dear Supervisor Gage,
This letter is being written in response to our meeting at your office May 18, 1999.
We would like the answers to several points of interest concerning traffic on Englewood Avenue.
1. Which intersections are controlled by the County of Santa Clara?
2. What are the published standards used for stop sign warrants? Are these state or county
regulations? Are they applied in the same fashion everywhere in the County? Can each city
add or subtract from these? Where do we obtain a copy?
3. What are the traffic counts for peak commute hours during school sessions? These hours are
7-9 AM and 3-6 PM week days with school in session.
4. What location was used to determine maximum speeds reached on this street? Was this the
most ideal place to determine the maximum speed reached between controlled intersections?
5. Please clarify the liability question concerning installation of stop signs. It is our
understanding that you stated to us the following: If an intersection did not meet warrant
requirements and stop signs where installed anyway, there would be an increase in the
County's liability at this intersection.
6. You also stated to us that the County would like to have unincorporated pockets annexed by
the local governments. For this reason, you are not inclined to recommend any improvements
in these areas. If this is true, how can we trust the validity of the last traffic survey?
Our neighborhood position is very clear. Englewood Ave. is an old narrow rural road that has no
improvements and is now very dangerous due the urban demands of traffic and the inability of Los
Gatos Blvd. to move traffic efficiently. We feel that neither the town nor the County have the
resources to enforce traffic safety on this street. Therefore, multiple stop signs would be the most
cost effective deterrent for both the increasing volume and speed of traffic. This is the driving
issue of this neighborhood and any movement toward the approval of the annexation issue would
have to provide effective traffic calming measures as part of the process. We can all benefit if you
can help us in moving this issue forward with the Town of Los Gatos and making our
neighborhood safe for our children and pets, pedestrians, joggers, and bicycle riders.
Thank you for you time and assistance on this pressing safety issue.
Regards,
W. Gregg Moss
cc Dave Knapp
TOWN OF Los GATOS
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND PUBLIC WORKS
(408) 399-5773
FAX (408) 354-8529
June 4, 1999
Mr. Gregg Moss
16788 Littlefield Lane
Los Gatos, CA 95032-5634
Subject: Reply To Letter Dated May 21. 1999
Dear Mr. Moss:
CIVIC CENTER
110 E. MAIN STREET
P.O. Box 949
Los GAms, CA 95031
The Town Manager has asked me to respond to your letter regarding annexation and traffic issues
on Englewood Avenue. It is our opinion that the proposed annexation of the County islands is
proceeding and will not be adversely impacted by Mr. Bowman's plans to retire.
As you are aware the County of Santa Clara recently conducted a traffic study on Englewood
Avenue. The recent study was then compared to a 1991 study. The recent study established that
the total daily trips were reduced by 200 from the 1991 level. Furthermore, the recent study found
the average speed to be 25 MPH compared to the a 27.2 MPH average in 1991.
The Town of Los Gatos General Plan considers Englewood Avenue as a neighborhood collector
by category. The recent County study found the average number of trips to be 2300 per day. This
number of trips is consistent with expectations for a street so designated. Considering the data at
hand, I would be skeptical that the Town would react differently than the County has in its
recommendations of May 20, 1999 to the Housing, Land Use, Environment and Transportation
Committee.
This matter of traffic on Englewood Avenue is scheduled for the Town Council meeting of June
21, 1999. Thank you for your interest in community affairs.
Very truly yours,
Boigu,‘
SCOTT R. BAKER
Director of Parks and Public Works
cc: Dave Knapp, Town Manager
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HEARINGS CONTINUED
HILLBROOK BENEFIT ZONE/LAND & LIGHT #1/RESOLUTION 1999-99 (36.28)
Mayor Hutchins stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider
protests and adopt resolution confirming the diagram and assessments, and levying and
authorizing collection of assessment for fiscal year 1999-2000 for Landscaping and Lighting
Assessment District #1 - Hillbrook Benefit Zone, and to direct the Clerk to submit a certified
copy of the resolution and assessment to the Santa Clara County Tax Collector.
No one from the audience addressed this issue.
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, to close the public hearing. Carried by
avote of 4 ayes. Mr. Attaway absent.
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, that Council adopt Resolution 1999-99
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND
ASSESSMENT, AND LEVYING AND AUTHORIZING COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS
FOR LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT #1 - HILLBROOK
BENEFIT ZONE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000. Carried by a vote of 4 ayes. Mr. Attaway
absent.
PAST MIDNIGHT
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, to continue the meeting past midnight.
Carried by a vote of 3 ayes. Mr. Attaway absent. Mr. Hutchins voted no.
ENGLEWOOD AVENUE TRAFFIC ISSUES (08.40)
Gregg Moss, 16788 Littlefield Lane, spoke regarding the traffic problems on Englewood and
questioned the County's report on traffic in this area. This report has been accepted by Council
and he questions Council's interest in this problem when the report says there is no problem.
He spoke of his own report compiled during hours that children and senior citizens are walking
on these streets.
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Lubeck, to direct staff to conduct a Town study of the
traffic conditions in the Englewood area, and/or to obtain Santa Clara County's complete traffic
report regarding traffic in this neighborhood. Whether Town has the opportunity to analyze the
County's study or to conduct its own it will not spend over $2,500 on studying this subject.
Council needs to consider comparative data before making -any decisions. Carried by a vote of
4 ayes. Mr. Attaway absent.
UNIVERSITY AVENUE 565/CAMPO DI BOCCE/USE PERMIT MODIFICATION (37.09)
Motion by Mrs. Lubeck, seconded by Mr. Blanton, to continue this item one month to July 19,
1999 for the owners to work out the details to the modification request. Carried by a vote of
4 ayes. Mr. Attaway absent.
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