Item 17 Staff Report Consider Parking Improvements to the DowntownCOUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: January 26, 1999
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: TOWN MANAGER
MEETING DATE: 2/I/99
ITEM NO, / I
SUBJECT: CONSIDER PARKING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE DOWNTOWN
A. CONSIDER ONE-WAY MODIFICATIONS TO PAGEANT WAY AND VILLA AVENUE
TO INCREASE PARKING
B. CONSIDER INSTALLING A 3-WAY STOP SIGN AT COLLEGE AND MAIN
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Consider one-way modifications to Pageant Way and Villa Avenue to increase parking.
2. Consider installing a 3-way stop sign at College and Main.
BACKGROUND:
The Council and the community have expressed interest in improving parking downtown. The Watry Design Group
Parking Feasibility Study has demonstrated that it is feasible to construct a number of parking structure options on either
Parking Lot 2 or 13. In addition to the long-term action of building a parking structure, Council has requested that short-
term parking improvements be considered.
DISCUSSION:
Recent improvements in this area have created additional demands on available parking. If Pageant Way and Villa
Avenue become one-way (See Attachments 1-3) approximately 15 more cars can be accommodated. Since this change
would result in more cars using College Avenue to return to Main Street, staff recommends a 3-way stop at College
Avenue and Main Street. At $25,000 per space, 15 net new spaces are worth $375,000. Net new parking space costs
in the Watry Design Group Feasibility Study range from $20,000 to $30,000 per net new space. Some inconvenience
to travel might be experienced, however, easier access to Main Street with the stop signs should off set the added
distance traveled.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS:
Not a project defined under CEQA, and no further action is required at this time.
CONCLUSION:
Staff looks for direction from the Council on this matter. Should the Council wish to pursue this concept, staff would
develop plans, conduct outreach efforts, then return to Council with recommendations.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None at this time.
PREPARED BY: SCOTT R. BAKER
Director of Parks and Public Works
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT: CONSIDER PARKING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE DOWNTOWN
January 26, 1999
Attachments:
1. Area Map
2. Proposed Parking - Pageant Way and Villa Avenue
3. Existing Parking - Pageant Way and Villa Avenue
Distribution:
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NOTE 1: Street Parking shall comply with Section 29.10.155 of the Los Gatos Town
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Attachment 4
Town Council Minutes February 1, 1999
Redevelopment Agency Los Gatos, California
FERRIS AVENUE #6/ANNEXATION TO THE TOWN/RESOLUTION 1999-14 (13.14)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1999-13
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ORDERING THE
REORGANIZATION OF CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS FERRIS
AVENUE #6 TO THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS. Carried unanimously.
VALET PARKING/141 SOUTH SANTA CRUZ AVE/RESOLUTION 1999-14 (14.40)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Resolution 1999-14
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
PARK VIEW VILLAGE ASSOCIATES. LP FOR VALET PARKING AT 141 SOUTH SANTA
CRUZ AVENUE FOR LYNDON PLAZA, and authorize increase in revenue budget in the
amount of $6,000 to account 695-48597. Carried unanimously.
OLD BLOSSOM HILL ROAD/RESIDENTIAL PROJECT/APPEAL (15.09)
Town Attorney, Orry Korb, noted that this was the time and place duly noted to consider
adopting resolution denying appeal of a decision of the Planning Commission approving an
Architecture and Site Application to construct a new residence on property zoned R-1:8. Project
Application PRJ-98-165. Property Location: Old Blossom Hill Road. Property
Owner/Appellant: Paul H. and Michelle A. Izor. He suggested that this item be continued to
the next meeting, February 16th, at the request of himself and the appellant, Mr. Izor. Council
consensus to continue this item to February 16, 1999.
SANTA CRUZ AVENUE S 140/THE TOLL HOUSE EXPANSION/ORDINANCE 2058 (16.09)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mr. Attaway, that Council adopt Ordinance 20 entitled,
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE
EFFECTING A ZONE CHANGE FROM C-2 TO C-2:PD AT 140 S. SANTA CRUZ AVENUE,
which was introduced at the Council meeting of January 19, 1999.
PARKING IMPROVEMENTS IN THE DOWNTOWN (17.40)
Mayor Hutchins stated that this was the time and place duly noted to consider parking
improvements to the Downtown; to consider one-way modification to Pageant Way and Villa
Avenue to increase parking; and to consider installing 3-way stop sign at College Avenue and
Main Street.
The following people from the audience spoke to this issue:
Dave Flick, 130 Stacia Street, owner of Soda Works Plaza, spoke of the one way traffic that was
in effect during the construction of the Plaza. He felt that the stop signs on College were
needed and that the residents of the area were in support of that proposal.
Erwin Joseph, 135 College, is in favor of the three way stop being installed in this area and
would also encourage additional parking.
Joel Kass, 227 Jones Road, is in favor of the stop sign but does not support the one way traffic
which would cause the corner of College and Main to become the only egress point for all those
living on the hill and for all the traffic coming from the Library and Ferrari dealership.
Joel Ashe, 83 College, in favor of the three way stop sign but not one way traffic.
Allen Bullock, 3 Euclid Ave., approves stop sign and asked for further hearing on the subject.
Robert Ferri, 62 Oak Grove Ave., feels that the three way stop will cause a large traffic back
up on Main Street. Does not feel a need for parking on Pageant.
Dave Flick, Stacia, suggested putting in the stop sign and testing the results rather than having
a traffic study done. He asked that other alternatives be addressed and tested to see which
options work best. No one else from the audience addressed this issue.
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