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BOOK 96 F,�. �E 69 UTILITIES DEPARTMENT DROP-OFF/PARKING AREA ALONG SOUTH SIDE OF 261H STREET The Board reviewed a Memorandum of November 16, 1995: TO: James E. Chandler, County Administrator FROM: James W. Davis, P.E., Public Works Direct SUBJECT: Utilities Department Drop-off/Parking Area along South Side of 26th Street REF. MEMO: 1) Monte Falls to James Davis dated 10/24/95 2) T.RNason to Clifford Suthard dated 10/09/95 DATE: November 16, 1995 N The Public Works Department staff has surveyed the limited area available between the south curb along 26th Street and the County Administration Building adjacent to the Utility Department area so that a drop-off/parking area can be designed to facilitate short term customer usage. A design was accomplished in the confined area that only includes 10' between the existing building and the south 26th Street right-of-way line. A one-way driveway alongside three parallel parking spaces are proposed, most of which lies within the 26th Street road right- of-way (70' existing). Plans were sent to the City of Vero Beach Engineering Division for review. The City Engineer noted design concerns including sight distance. close proximity to the 19th Avenue intersection, potential impacts to oak trees, etc. These comments were sent to the City Manager for review. M 1XRNATIVES AND ANALYSIS The City Manager reviewed the plan and commented that the parking spaces should be south of the driveway, that the project would be expensive (staff estimates $20,000), and that the City would not take liability for the design. Staff previously considered putting the driveway north of the three parallel Parking spaces, but this design does not provide space for vehicles to stack at a suitable angle prior to egressing onto eastbound 26th Street. Staff wanted to avoid motorists turning their head 1800 to look for a break in eastbound traffic. Neither design is flawless due to limited space. Staff has'also met with the Risk Management Division on the City s request for Errors and Omission Insurance for the designer. The Risk Manager recommends the County explore other options. R_ ECOMMENDAMONS AND FUNDING The City staff and County staff are of the opinion that the lack of space in this area precludes the ability to provide an adequate design for a parking lot. Staff recommends other options be considered. Administrator Chandler advised of two short-term solutions: (1) customers could pay at any First Union Bank, and (2) starting in late January or early February there will be a new type of bill which will include a return envelope. We will have an architect on hand and the first part of February, he will have a complete design on the administration building space needs. NOVEMBER 28, 1995 22