This is a petition to solicit support from residents of Norwich Drive between Melrose Ave and Rosewood Ave for modifications and improvements to that street right of way.
The proposed ideas noted below are to address negative impact of development at the 8650 Melrose Ave on the corner of Melrose. As the development has below grade parking for 34 cars and service including commercial vehicle and restaurant maintenance off of Norwich Drive, we propose the following public right of way changes to traffic pattern be provided:
· Creation of a Fixed cul-de-sac at the existing interior street calming island near the garage entry blocking through traffic to Norwich from Melrose;
· Return Norwich Drive to its previous two-way street pattern;
· Provide access to Norwich from Rosewood Ave -- revise traffic island and coordinate signage to facilitate functionality;
· Provide traffic signal control at Rosewood/Norwich and San Vicente Blvd.
We feel that the
developer of 8650 Melrose should bear the cost of these improvements as this is a matter of public safety exacerbated by this development and the choice in placing his garage entrance/exit on Norwich.
If you agree with this proposal, please acknowledge by providing your consent to this form/E mail
the residents of Norwich Drive
Updates
December 1, 2014
I started this because I was frustrated with the traffic on our street and I truly had no idea so many of you felt the exact same way. It is honestly overwhelming to see how many people stepped up to back these changes. This momentum belongs entirely to the residents who refuse to let our neighborhood safety be an afterthought.
December 1, 2014
I am truly overwhelmed by the momentum we have built together. This progress belongs entirely to the residents who chose to pay attention when this first started.
12 Comments
Point well taken but Ups, street sweeping, trash collection etc all have narrow streets to navigate throughout the city. They'll manage. For me the inconvenience of having to make a three point turn would be worth the nearly zero traffic flow on our street.
My main concern is that there is functional access on Rosewood for us to get in & out without a bottleneck. Also, we need to consider where we are going to turn around to get back out, including garbage trucks, UPS, street sweeping, emergency vehicles & other deliveries. If there are solutions for these issues, I'm good with the cul de sac.
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• See Exhibit B correspondence [dated September 26, 2014] w/attachment: I endorse the creation of a ‘cul-de-sac’ at the southern property line prohibiting traffic to use Norwich due to regular and ongoing congestion along Melrose Ave during the morning, mid day and evening heavy traffic; • Public Benefit: Monies paid by the developer for reduced parking provision [$170,00] and ‘public benefit’ [$200,00] should be dedicated to the installation of retractable bollards at this location and reconfiguration of intersection of Norwich/Rosewood intersection including some type of traffic signal control at San Vicente; • Scope of off-site work: The proposed ‘Avenues Commercial Development Bonus’ plan for improvements in front of the proposed development should not be made as proposed. This is a waste of public funds, eliminates 5 metered parking spots on Melrose Ave and creates maintenance costs to the city and tax payers; • Parking: The idea that Restoration Hardware’s garage will serve other commercial property tenants along Melrose is wish-full thinking. It should be noted that a TCO was apparently issued for occupancy of RH but the garage is not finished and will not be open for use for another 2-3 weeks; • Traffic and Circulation: The proposed signage solution to directing automobile and service vehicles exiting the developments garage will be ignored due to difficulty merging and crossing heavy traffic at Melrose – project trips will most certainly impact Norwich Drive; • Urban Design Analysis: see Exhibit B correspondence [dated September 26, 2014] for commentary and specific suggestions to enhance public safety and neighborhood security; • Staff Recommendation: 1) Off-site permit parking should not be granted – there is little if any capacity along Norwich for such impact – use RH garage as proposed, 2) Avenues Bonus improvements should be directed to the cul-de-sac and Rosewood Ave public right of way improvements cited above and in Exhibit B correspondence;
Richard Karliss-532 Norwich Drive West Hollywood, CA 90048
This is a great solution for Norwich residents and adjacent streets by keeping the development's delivery and service trucks and vehicles out of our neighborhood. Accommondating a turn-around on the residential side of the cul de sac would be as easy as trimming the parkway on one side of the street as they've done on the cul de sacs on Westbourne and Huntley. Besides the projects service vehicles there will surely be patrons looking for free parking, employees parking and if unregulated or unenforced, valet workers cutting through to get to nearby parking lots. 8650 Melrose does not have nearly enough onsite parking to support the proposed design.
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This is a petition to solicit support from residents of Norwich Drive between Melrose Ave and Rosewood Ave for modifications and improvements to that street right of way.
The proposed ideas noted below are to address negative impact of development at the 8650 Melrose Ave on the corner of Melrose. As the development has below grade parking for 34 cars and service including commercial vehicle and restaurant maintenance off of Norwich Drive, we propose the following public right of way changes to traffic pattern be provided:
· Creation of a Fixed cul-de-sac at the existing interior street calming island near the garage entry blocking through traffic to Norwich from Melrose;
· Return Norwich Drive to its previous two-way street pattern;
· Provide access to Norwich from Rosewood Ave -- revise traffic island and coordinate signage to facilitate functionality;
· Provide traffic signal control at Rosewood/Norwich and San Vicente Blvd.
We feel that the
developer of 8650 Melrose should bear the cost of these improvements as this is a matter of public safety exacerbated by this development and the choice in placing his garage entrance/exit on Norwich.
If you agree with this proposal, please acknowledge by providing your consent to this form/E mail
the residents of Norwich Drive
Updates
December 1, 2014
I started this because I was frustrated with the traffic on our street and I truly had no idea so many of you felt the exact same way. It is honestly overwhelming to see how many people stepped up to back these changes. This momentum belongs entirely to the residents who refuse to let our neighborhood safety be an afterthought.
December 1, 2014
I am truly overwhelmed by the momentum we have built together. This progress belongs entirely to the residents who chose to pay attention when this first started.
12 Comments
This is a great solution for Norwich residents and adjacent streets by keeping the development's delivery and service trucks and vehicles out of our neighborhood. Accommondating a turn-around on the residential side of the cul de sac would be as easy as trimming the parkway on one side of the street as they've done on the cul de sacs on Westbourne and Huntley. Besides the projects service vehicles there will surely be patrons looking for free parking, employees parking and if unregulated or unenforced, valet workers cutting through to get to nearby parking lots. 8650 Melrose does not have nearly enough onsite parking to support the proposed design.
Point well taken but Ups, street sweeping, trash collection etc all have narrow streets to navigate throughout the city. They'll manage. For me the inconvenience of having to make a three point turn would be worth the nearly zero traffic flow on our street.
My main concern is that there is functional access on Rosewood for us to get in & out without a bottleneck. Also, we need to consider where we are going to turn around to get back out, including garbage trucks, UPS, street sweeping, emergency vehicles & other deliveries. If there are solutions for these issues, I'm good with the cul de sac.
I support this petition
I support this petition
• See Exhibit B correspondence [dated September 26, 2014] w/attachment: I endorse the creation of a ‘cul-de-sac’ at the southern property line prohibiting traffic to use Norwich due to regular and ongoing congestion along Melrose Ave during the morning, mid day and evening heavy traffic; • Public Benefit: Monies paid by the developer for reduced parking provision [$170,00] and ‘public benefit’ [$200,00] should be dedicated to the installation of retractable bollards at this location and reconfiguration of intersection of Norwich/Rosewood intersection including some type of traffic signal control at San Vicente; • Scope of off-site work: The proposed ‘Avenues Commercial Development Bonus’ plan for improvements in front of the proposed development should not be made as proposed. This is a waste of public funds, eliminates 5 metered parking spots on Melrose Ave and creates maintenance costs to the city and tax payers; • Parking: The idea that Restoration Hardware’s garage will serve other commercial property tenants along Melrose is wish-full thinking. It should be noted that a TCO was apparently issued for occupancy of RH but the garage is not finished and will not be open for use for another 2-3 weeks; • Traffic and Circulation: The proposed signage solution to directing automobile and service vehicles exiting the developments garage will be ignored due to difficulty merging and crossing heavy traffic at Melrose – project trips will most certainly impact Norwich Drive; • Urban Design Analysis: see Exhibit B correspondence [dated September 26, 2014] for commentary and specific suggestions to enhance public safety and neighborhood security; • Staff Recommendation: 1) Off-site permit parking should not be granted – there is little if any capacity along Norwich for such impact – use RH garage as proposed, 2) Avenues Bonus improvements should be directed to the cul-de-sac and Rosewood Ave public right of way improvements cited above and in Exhibit B correspondence;
Richard Karliss-532 Norwich Drive West Hollywood, CA 90048
This is a great solution for Norwich residents and adjacent streets by keeping the development's delivery and service trucks and vehicles out of our neighborhood. Accommondating a turn-around on the residential side of the cul de sac would be as easy as trimming the parkway on one side of the street as they've done on the cul de sacs on Westbourne and Huntley. Besides the projects service vehicles there will surely be patrons looking for free parking, employees parking and if unregulated or unenforced, valet workers cutting through to get to nearby parking lots. 8650 Melrose does not have nearly enough onsite parking to support the proposed design.
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This is a great solution for Norwich residents and adjacent streets by keeping the development's delivery and service trucks and vehicles out of our neighborhood. Accommondating a turn-around on the residential side of the cul de sac would be as easy as trimming the parkway on one side of the street as they've done on the cul de sacs on Westbourne and Huntley. Besides the projects service vehicles there will surely be patrons looking for free parking, employees parking and if unregulated or unenforced, valet workers cutting through to get to nearby parking lots. 8650 Melrose does not have nearly enough onsite parking to support the proposed design.