HomeMy WebLinkAbout20042633 RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES WITHIN ARISTOCRAT
RANCHETTES SUBDIVISION
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS,the Weld County Department of Public Works has recommended to the Board
that 102 Stop signs be installed within Aristocrat Ranchettes Subdivision,at those locations shown
on Exhibit A,attached hereto and incorporated by reference,to ensure safety to the traveling public,
and
WHEREAS, at a meeting before the Board on July 19, 2004, this matter was continued to
August 18, 2004, to allow staff time to provide notice to affected residents of the subdivision, and
at said meeting on August 18, 2004, it was again continued to September 1, 2004, and
WHEREAS,at said meeting on September 1,2004,having heard all the testimony of those
present and, having been fully informed,the Board has determined that said traffic control devices
are necessary for the protection of the general public.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the Department of Public Works be, and hereby is, directed to install 102
Stop signs within Aristocrat Ranchettes Subdivision,at those locations shown on Exhibit A,attached
hereto and incorporated by reference, for the safety of the general public, and said signs shall
conform to the State Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
The above and foregoing Resolution was,on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by
the following vote on the 1st day of September, A.D., 2004.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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MEMORANDUM
11 I TO: Frank B. Hempen, Jr., P.E., Director of Public Works/County Engineer
C. DATE: Thursday, August 26, 2004
COLORADO FROM: Wayne Howard, P.E., Project Manager
SUBJECT: Aristocrat Ranchettes Subdivision
Weld County Engineering Division has completed its review of the traffic signing issues within
Aristocrat Subdivision. A signing investigation was performed over the past few months which
included a proposed signing layout, public information letters to all subdivision residents, and a
community meeting was held on August 18, 2004, to discuss the proposed signing as well as other
issues. Community feedback was positive for the additional signing, but there was some concern as
to drivers respecting the stop signs as well as speed limit signs.
Based upon the traffic investigation and public input received, I am recommending that we move
forward with the placement of the proposed stop signs. The signing plan is to stop all east-west
avenues as they intersect with the north-south streets,with the exception of Higgins Avenue. Higgins
Avenue will be the thru road as it intersects Woodruff, Hart, Henry, and Richard Street. (See
attached drawing) In addition to the stop signs, a total of twenty-seven 30 mph speed limit signs will
be installed on the internal streets as shown on the attached drawing.
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MEMORANDUM
CTO: Board of County Commissioners DATE: August 26, 2004
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COLORADO FROM: Frank B. Hempen, Jr.,
Director of Public Works/County Engineer
SUBJECT: Agenda Item
Please put this item on the September 1, 2004, Agenda.
Traffic Signing for Aristocrat Ranchettes Subdivision. Attached is support for doc #2004-
2037.
Enclosures
pc: Wayne Howard
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of County Commissioners DATE: July 15, 2004
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COLORADO FROM: Frank B. Hempen, Jr.,
Director of Public Works/County Engineer
SUBJECT: Agenda Item
Stop signs within the Aristocrat Ranchettes
Enclosures
pc: Keith Meyer, Engineering Division Manager
Jeff Jerome, Operations Division Manager
Marc Street, Maintenance Support Supervisor
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MEMORANDUM
1DeTO: Frank B. Hempen, Jr., P.E., Director of Public Works/County Engineer
DATE: Wednesday, July 14, 2004
FROM: Wayne Howard, P.E., Project Manager/ad-
COLORADO
SUBJECT: Aristocrat Ranchettes Subdivision
A service call was received from Marty Matthews concerning stop signs within Aristocrat Ranchettes
Subdivision. Mr. Mathews is concerned about the intersecting roadways within the subdivision and the
increased number of accidents. He is requesting that stop signs be placed at all intersections.
I made a site visit to review Mr. Mathew's concerns. The only roadways that are signed are the roads that
intersect with the external surrounding county roads. (See attached drawing) No stop signs exist on internal
roads. During the site visit, I noticed that the majority of the intersections have sight distance limitations
making it difficult to see crossroad traffic. Even if the vehicles are doing the posted speed limit, it would be
difficult to come to stop in time to avoid a collision. I also looked into the accident history. Accident records
indicate 14 accidents in 2003 as compared to 3 accidents in 2002.
The MUTCD gives guidance on stop sign.warrants. In my opinion, I believe that sight limit restrictions meet
the warrants for placement of two way stop signs. This might be applicable at every intersection, but is
warranted at the majority of the intersections and I believe that the signing needs to be consistent throughout
the subdivision so as not to confuse the drivers. It is my recommendation to install stop signs within the
subdivision according the attached drawing. A total of 102 stop signs will need to be installed. Prior to
placement of the stop signs,a bilingual letter will be sent out to all residents of the subdivision, informing them
of the signing placement.
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