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Traffic Commission 6801 Delmar Boulevard, University City, Missouri 63130, Phone: (314) 505-8560, Fax: (314) 862-0694 the University City’s Traffic Code, section 10.40.020 - Stopping, standing and parking prohibited in specified place, It is unlawful for the operator of a vehicle to stop, stand or park such vehicle across from a private or public driveway on a street or alley less than twenty-one (21) feet in width. Based on the above mentioned information, the Public Works Department is not in support of this request. Commissioner Hales requested that staff provide stats on the streets that are less than 25 feet wide. Commissioner Hales proposed that streets that are 25 feet wide or less should have parking prohibited across from driveways. Mrs. Gutierrez agreed to provide data to the Commission related to street widths. Commissioner Brot proposed that the commission recommend that a petition be submitted with the affected area being the petitioner’s house, the houses on both sides of the petitioner’s house, and the house directly across the street from the petitioner’s house. Petitioners would need to get 70% of the property owners to sign a petition. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Womack. Commissioner Brot opted to withdraw her motion. Commissioner Womack made a motion to have a petition filed by the resident, but was unsure of the affected households, therefore withdrew his motion. Commissioner Brot made a motion to ask for a petition in the affected area of the Virgia & Sandra Daniels, the property owner of the home across the street, and the house next to it with shared driveway. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Womack, and unanimously approved. Commissioner Wofsey explained to Mrs. Daniels that a petition is required to collect signatures from 6923, 6924 and 6922 Raymond Ave, property owners to be considered by the Traffic Commission in a future meeting. 5. Passenger zone – Jackson and Balson intersection Karl Scheidt, Executive Director of Operations presented a petition from University City School District to establish a passenger zone (Pick up – Drop off) around the Jackson-Balson intersection, on the west side of the traffic circle. Officer Margul explained that double parking is prohibited and enforced. The parking restriction is not enforced to allow parents to pick up children there. Mrs. Gutiérrez expressed that staff is in favor of the school district’s request. Commissioner Hales made a motion to proceed with establishing a passenger zone safe pick up/drop off area around the Jackson/Balson intersection. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brot, and was unanimously approved. 6. Establishment of a Bus Parking Zone on Jackson Ave north of Balson Ave Traffic Commission Minutes – December 11, 2013 Page 3