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139 | Staff Payne replied they are under constrained situations and curb to curb it is 56 feet in width for most of the corridor. She explained that was the best they could do and this is not a best practice bike way due to the door zone. Therefore, staff will have to implement public education around this issue. Additionally, she felt having a separate bike space is much better than what is available today. Commissioner Miley asked staff about the 7 foot parking spaces and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) concern raised by Carol Gottstein. He said when he viewed the map he saw some blocks with 7 foot and 8 foot spaces and he understood that some portions along Central Avenue are constrained. He wondered if there will be ADA parking spaces added to the plan. Staff Payne replied there would be six ADA parking spaces added and staff has looked at the corridor and they believe six would be most appropriate. The parking spaces would be located west to east in front of Encinal High School, Patton Elementary, two parking spaces near the Webster Business District, one parking space by Washington Park and one by the Weber Commercial District. Commissioner Miley asked staff how many ADA parking spaces are currently present within the corridor. Staff Payne replied none. Commissioner Miley replied so this is an addition and they would be 8 feet. Staff Payne replied when the area is 7 feet they would encroach into the landscape strip. Commissioner Miley replied so staff would not encroach into the bike lane or into traffic it would be into the landscaping. Staff Payne said she met with WABA and they liked the two ADA parking spaces at the foot of Webster Street on the east and west sides. She explained that would be accommodated without any change and staff has not produced an exact placement, but that is the direction and their highest priority is to place the spaces at the foot of Webster Street. Commissioner Bellows made a motion to continue the meeting since the time was now 10 pm. Commissioner Schatmeier seconded the motion. The motion was approved 6-0. Commissioner Schatmeier asked staff if the disabled parking space issue was done in consultation with disabled advocacy groups. Staff Payne replied no. Commissioner Vargas stated that the comments raised by Jean Finney (Deputy District Director of Caltrans District 4) as part of her comments explained the need for additional traffic analysis that was also brought up by a few community members. He asked staff if it is possible to find out Page 14 of 17 |