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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20002232.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE RECONFIGURATION OF INTERSECTION AT WELD COUNTY ROADS 74 AND 19, AND INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT SAID INTERSECTION 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 due to poor sight distance on Weld County Road 74, the intersection with Weld County Road 19 should be turned into a Tee configuration with a free right turn on Weld County Road 74, and WHEREAS, the Weld County Department of Public Works has recommended to the Board that "Stop" and "Yield" signs be installed on Weld County Road 74 at Weld County Road 19, as indicated in the attached drawing, marked Exhibit A, to ensure safety to the traveling public, and WHEREAS, the Board has determined that said reconfiguration and installation of 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 reconfigure the intersection of Weld County Roads 74 and 19 into a Tee configuration, and install "Stop" and "Yield" signs on Weld County Road 74 at Weld County Road 19, as indicated in the attached drawing, marked Exhibit A, for the safety of the general public, and said signs shall conform to the State Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. 2000-2232 EG0040 C0yef� 5O2 C'5P RE: RECONFIGURATION OF INTERSECTION AT WCR 74 AND 19 AND INSTALL TRAFFIC SIGNS PAGE 2 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 18th day of September, A.D., 2000. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: EXCUSED Barbara Kirkmeyer, Chair Weld County Clerk to B% ISO OQCI� M. eile, ro-Tem� Deputy Clerk to th . . .r�} eorge . Baxter -A RO • D AS T• SRM: / ' Dale . Hall ou -('tAtttor ey ;. //AA Glenn Vaaa 2000-2232 EG0040 Keit MEMORANDUM • TO: Clerk to the Board DATE: Septemb n- 12. 2000 COLORADO FROM: Frank B. Hempen, Jr., Director of Public Works/County Engineer SUBJECT: Agenda Item Please submit the enclosed item for the Board's next agenda: Recommendation for approval that the intersection is returned to a Tee configuration with a fl.,;e right tun The appropriate documentation is attached. Enclosures pc: Diane Houghtaling, Traffic Engineer WCRs 74 and 19 files 00J-22:x2 " ip 6it ° MEMORANDUM TO: Frank B. Hempen, Jr. DATE: September l 1, 2000 Willi Director of Public Works/County Engineer O FROM: Diane M Houghraling, Traffic Engineer"C7M\-\ • COLORADO SUBJECT: Intersection Study WCR 74 and WCR 19 The Public Works Department has received several complaints concerning the above rcfeienccd intersection. Apparently, it is very confusing and is prone to "close calls." The Department of Public Works has reviewed the accident history and there were no collisions in 1998. Sight distance on WCR 74 is restricted by sharp turns east and west of the intersection. This intersection presently has a warning sign and speed reduction signing. In my judgement, this intersection is working as three closely spaced intersections, and the large number of signs .ue confusing. Recommendation This intersection be rot n'ned to a Tee configuration with a free right turn (see attached drat%ing). l I Concur F ank B. Hempen, Jr., Director of Public Works/County Engineer pc: WCRs 74 and 19 file M:A',I'Fii i S.diancAINTLRSL3CIIONSV1N r_74 19.wpd WELD COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS S DEPT 4;0) i „, _...„ , EXiST11IG LAY UT II { PR PPSLD LAYOUT ISA 1e ',COLORADO uoaonwwa asp n_as DaMONIXPIPZ011 1 i i I Hello