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Traffic Commission 6801 Delmar Boulevard, University City, Missouri 63130, Phone: (314) 505-8560, Fax: (314) 862-0694 recommended for the Commission to vote for a main decision to either open or close Trinity Avenue at Delmar Blvd. Commissioner Hales withdrew the motion. Commissioner Hales made a motion to open Trinity Ave at Delmar Blvd and work the details at a later date. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brot and unanimously approved.” Commissioner Hales made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Motion was seconded by Commissioner by Creer, and was unanimously approved. 3. Delcrest Parking restrictions Request to remove parking restriction on the north side of Delcrest Drive, currently in place for Monday to Saturday from 8 AM to 5 PM. Petitioner was not present therefore petitioners request was presented to the Traffic Commission Board by Mrs. Gutierrez. Mrs. Gutierrez explained that the Fire Department visited the requested parking restriction site and they are opposing the parking restriction removal. As a result of that visit the recommendation for approval of the parking restriction has been changed to a recommendation to be denied, in an effort to insure public safety. Mrs. Gutierrez shared with the Commission that the property owners of Delcrest Apartments plan on redeveloping the apartment buildings and will at that time provide more parking for residents. A time frame for development was not provided and is not known at this time. Mrs. Gutierrez proposed that communication regarding petitions be conducted via email to save some time for petitioners when they file for reports. Commissioner Wofsey stated that this Commission should determine the affected households to be part of the petition, as stated in the By-Laws. Commissioner Hales suggested that this petition be considered a draft to a final petition with additional households affected to allow those properties to sign the petition. Commissioner Hales made a motion to allow the petitioner to get a petition including the affected areas defined by the Commission (every lot on Delcrest on both sides of the street), including 8300 Delmar and 8390 Delmar. Motion seconded by Commissioner Womack, and was unanimously approved. 4. Parking restriction request in front of 6923 Raymond Avenue Request to restrict parking across from a private driveway at 6924 Raymond Ave. Mrs. Sandra and Virgia Daniels, residents at 6924 Raymond Avenue, explained that she has trouble getting out of the driveway due to the amount traffic that goes by. Mrs. Gutierrez, explained that the street is 22 ½ feet wide. Parking is restricted on the south side of the Raymond Ave and it is a one-way street. Based on the AASTHO-1990 Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, the recommended curb parking restrictions for a one-way street between 22 feet and 28 feet, is only on one side of the street, which is in line with current conditions. Additionally, according to Traffic Commission Minutes – December 11, 2013 Page 2