HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 38CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Ron Molendyk, City Manager
DATE: October 26, 1993
SUBJECT: CHANEY STREET IMPROVEMENTS (INTERIM WIDENING
AND ULTIMATE REALIGNMENT AND WIDENING)
BACKGROUND
The alignment of Chaney Street at the intesection with Sumner
Avenue was studied in December of 1989 as the result of a "run off
road" type accident. Several roadway improvements and various
traffic controls were installed as a result of these studies.
In July, 1990, a consultant prepared a realignment study for Chaney
Street from Lakeshore Drive to Pottery Street. The realignment
study proposed two alternatives, (1) widen the existing alignment
and by cutting through the top of the hill, and (2) construct a new
alignment north of the existing alignment, approximately along
Frederick Avenue. Both alignments would be improved to current
roadway standards for major highways and would require large
property acquisitions and the removal of existing residences.
The City has no intention to construct Chaney Street at this time,
nor any, funds to begin the process. However, the unadopted
alignment studies have generated a fear on behalf of the property
owners on the curve that discourages both development of their
property and /or the sale. The property owners have asked the City
Council to resolve their dilemma.
DISCUSSION
The Traffic Circulation Element of the Lake Elsinore General Plan
provides for the widening and realignment of Chaney Street, and for
extending it north of Interstate 15 via a bridge over the freeway.
Chaney Street is the only north -south roadway between Main Street
and Riverside Drive, a distance of approximately 2 miles. It is
often used as a detour alternate when Riverside Drive (State Route
74) is closed.
The existing Chaney Street alignment at the Sumner Avenue location
has been identified as a serious roadway deficiency and potential
safety hazard. Street realignment improvements are needed to bring
Chaney Street into compliance with currently adopted standards.
Staff presented the alternatives for the ultimate realignment and
the interim improvements proposed for Chaney Street to the City
Council at a workshop on Thursday, October 21, 1993.
FISCAL IMPACT
No funding has been allocated for improvements, nor have any
preliminary plans been prepared.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Staff's recommendation for the interim improvements and the
ultimate realignment improvements for Chaney Street as presented at
the Workshop on Thursday, October 21, 1993.
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