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Traffic Commission 6801 Delmar Boulevard, University City, Missouri 63130, Phone: (314) 505-8560, Fax: (314) 862-0694 the driveways on the north side of the street, which makes it difficult for residents get out of their driveways. Commissioner Wofsey asked Mr. Klatch if he was applying for a residential permit. Mr. Klatch stated that he checked into that and they didn’t qualify for the permit. Ms. Gutierrez advised that a residential permit was created on the north side of Forsyth Blvd because of the different demographics of the single family homes on the north side and Multi-Residential buildings on the south side. Ms. Gutierrez discussed the parking restrictions on the south side of the street and the other on the north side of the street. The parking restriction on the south side is Monday thru Friday from 7:00am – 9:00am and 3:00pm – 6:00pm except Saturday, Sunday and Holidays. There are no parking restrictions on the North side. Ms. Gutierrez further explained that between Asbury Ave to DelLin Drive there are some commercial related parking restrictions near Lindell Blvd. There are parking meters on that intersection. Ms. Gutierrez advised that anytime a parking restriction is requested to change, it is necessary to hear from at least 2/3’s of the residents that are being affected. Ms. Gutierrez clarified that the 7200 block of Forsyth Blvd is eligible for Residential Parking Permit, similar to what the 7000 and 7100 blocks of Forsyth completed a few years ago. Ms. Gutierrez advised that what parking restriction changes are subject to review by petition and when the petitioner must gather signatures from fellow residents. Commissioner Hales asked about the history of the restriction on the south side and when and why was it implemented. Mr. Klatch explained that the parking has changed in that block numerous times and Mr. Klatch understood it to be that there is so much traffic going east (in the morning and at night) which is why the street was opened up to two lanes. Ms. Gutierrez advised that the parking restriction is a peak hour parking restriction (7:00am – 9:00am and 3:00pm – 6:00pm). That means that there should be two lanes of traffic flow in between those hours. Ms. Gutierrez explained that it was unclear as to why both sides of the street only had peak hour restrictions. Ms. Gutierrez advised that staff has agreed to the removal of the peak hour restrictions. Bret Shaw, 7271 Forsyth Mr. Shaw expressed that it’s hard to see getting in and out driveway due to the cars being parked there. Mr. Shaw further expressed that he feels that it is a huge safety issue as kids dart back and for across the street. Officer Margul pointed out that from December 2012 to current Mr. Klatch has called to report the parking violation approximately 20 times and from the 20 times, 3 vehicles were towed. Page 8 Traffic Commission Minutes – May 14, 2014