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The Public Works Department recommends that a Residential Parking Permit system be implemented to alleviate the non residential parking problems on this block. The process should be initiated with a petition and over 75% of the property residents should concur. Mr. Hales reiterated the information provided by Commissioner Bondareff, and explained that parking demand is high in this block and therefore driveways are blocked impeding turning maneuvers to access them. Mr. David Rich, representing the synagogue Shaarei Chesed Shul and School located at 700 North and South explained that this business does not have a parking lot adjacent to the area, to provide parking spaces to the employees and visitors. Mr. Rich does not agree with the One-way designation. Mr. Laycock, resident at 7628 Gannon Ave, stated that he has always been able to access his driveway. He does not want to affect in any way the synagogue and neither to disturb the businesses and its operations. Mr. Laycock does not agree with One-way designation and nor with the Residential Parking Permit System (RPPS) because he is concerned about the inconvenience to his guests. Commissioner Bondareff explained that RPPS can be set for different times of the day, during the day, and visitor tags are provided to the property owners at no additional cost. Commissioner Bondareff wondered if there has been any discussion regarding parking issues between the Shaarei Chesed Shul and Torah Prep School. Mr. Anton, representing Torah Prep, stated that some of the school employees from the Shaarei Chesed Shul, and some of the businesses patrons park in their parking lot on the north-west corner of the North & South and Gannon Ave intersection. Mr. Anton stated Torah Prep tries to accommodate as much parking as they can. Commissioner Bondareff suggested that if parking arrangements can be made between schools, such an arrangement could significantly alleviate the parking problem. There was no representation from MOMO’s restaurant or for AGR Investments at the meeting. Mr. Hales explained that the parking lot located behind the MOMO’s restaurant is rarely utilized by the general public; it is utilized mostly by the employees of the restaurant. Councilmember Crow asked Mr. Rich how many spaces the synagogue utilizes on a daily basis and he responded that ten to fifteen spaces were utilized during business hours. The commissioners did not vote but suggested the following: 1. Mr. David Rich will encourage parking on North & South, north of Gannon Ave. and continue sharing with Torah Prep School parking lot. 2. Public Works will initiate discussion with the owners of MOMO’s restaurant, through the Community Development Department, to alleviate parking on the street by using the parking lot behind restaurant. 3. For Mr. Hales to initiate a petition for the Residential Parking Permit System and obtain over 75% of the neighbors signatures. 2. Request for traffic calming alternatives on Mulberry Lane, between Blackberry Ave and Groby Rd. Commissioner Bondareff explained Dr. Joseph Feder’s request for speed control and awareness of the presence of children on Mulberry Lane, between Blackberry Ave and Groby Rd. She explained that Mr. Feder is suggesting that a “Slow Down, Children Present” signs and “Speed Bumps.” Be installed on both ends of the block. Mr. Feder explained that this block is often used as a bypass for motorist traveling north and south between Blackberry Ave. and Groby Road. Traffic Commission Minutes – June 9, 2010 Page 2