2008-68 ESTABLISHING HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE - 252 WEST MAIN STREET

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�i ' , � ENGINEERING& INFRASTRUCTURE MEMORANDUM NO. 2008- 68 i DATE: August 20, 2008 TO: Honorable Mayor Carrigan and City Council Members FROM: John Smith, Interim City Manager C�``/l Richard G. Marley, P.E., Direc tor o Engi eering& In ras t f uc ture Matthew C.Newell, P.E., City Engine� SUBJECT: Ordinances Authorizing the Installation of Handica� Parking Spaces SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the approval of the attached Ordinances author ing the following items recommended by the Traffic and Parking Commission at its August 12�2008, meeting: 1. The installation of a handicapped parking space in front of 252 West Main Street. 2. The installation of a handicapped parking space in front of 759 �VVest Macon Street. BACKGROUND: The Traffic and Parking Commission on August 12, 2008, voted to r�commend the installation of a handicap space on the street in front of 252 West Main Street which was requested by Mr. Thomas Smith owner of Smith Hearing Aids. Mr. Smith indicated that many of his customers are handicapped and elderly and on occasion there is a high parking de and on the street in front of his business. Discussions were held with the neighboring business �d they have no concerns with placing a handicapped parking space in front of 252 West Main Street. Parking is currently allowed on the street and the addition of a handicapped parking spac� at this location would be acceptable. The Commission voted to recommend the installation of a handicap parking space in front of 759 West Macon Street at the request of the homeowner who is disabled. Excerpts of the minutes of the August Traffic and Parking Commission meeting are attached with each ordinance for Council's review. POTENTIAL OBJECTION; No objections anticipated. INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: Traffic and Parking Comr�ission STAFF REFERENCE: Richard Marley, Director or Engineering and Infrastructure, at 424-2747 Matt Newell, City Engine�r, at 424-2747 Page � 1