HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-09-23 02-359 ORDINANCEItem No. m -nn
Date: 11-13-02
Item/Subject: ORDINANCE, Amending Schedule I of Chapter 291, Article I1I, Section 38 (Aa)
of the Code of the City of Bangor- Chatham Street
Responsible Department: Ponce Department
Commentary:
The attached Ordinance would prohibit parking on the northerly site of Chatham Street. Chatham Street
is a very narrow resicenbal street connecting Union and Ohio Streets. Increased parking needs, generally
attributable W a Doctor's Office located on Union Street, have created a situation whereby vehicles are
pending on both sides of Chatham Street. When this occurs, it is very difficult Por b'affic to use the street
and emergency vehicle access is nearly impossible.
After two meetings with the Government Operations Committee and with input from Chatham Street
residents, neighbors, the doctor's office and Police Department staff, all parties have agreed that
prohibiting padding on the entire length of the northedy, side of Chatham Street Is an acceptable and
workable solution.
Residents, nelghbors and representations of the Doctor's Office are commended for worbng
collaboratively W resolve this issue in the best interests of all concerned.
Department Head
Managees Comments:
This Ordinance was reviewed! on October 90 and 300 by the Govemment Operations Committee and has
been recommended for approval.
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CIN Manager
Ordnance, background memo
Finance Director
Legal Approval:
CIN Soldier
Intrgduced for
Y Passage
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Referral
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Assigned to Co alar Haldacci September D. 7002
CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) ORDINANCE. Amending Schedule I of Chapter 291. Article III. Section 38 [M)
the Code of the City M eanaor—Chatham Street
Be it ordained by the City of Bangor, as follows:
Chapter 291, Article III, Schedule I is hereby amended through the addition of the following:
ADDITION TO
Chatham Street Commencing at a point at the northeasterly curbline of Ohio Street and
extending In a westerly direction to the curbline of Union Street on the
northerly side of said street as defined by signs.
IN CITY COUNCIL
September 23, 2002
First Heading
Referred to Cweraeet
Operations ttae>
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IN CITY COUNCIL
November 13. 2002
Motion Made and Seconded
for Passage
Vote:9 yes
Cowcilore voting yea: Allem,
Crwley, Farnham. Farrington,
G[eeme, Nealley, Palmer.
Roue 6 Trenhle
Passed
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Article III, Section 38 (M)^ofothe Code of
the City of Bangor - Chatham Street
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To: Government Operations Committee
From: Bob Farrar, Assistant City Manager
Subject: Parking Issue—Chatham Street
Date: October 25, 2002
As this Item is reappearing on the Committee's agenda, I thought it would be helpful to
provide some background on what has transpired to date.
1. Presently, parking is allowed on both sides of Chatham Street. Based upon
concems expressed by residents on the street, the Police Department
reviewed the situation and recommended that the parking situation be
modified for safety reasons.
2. The original recommendation from the Police Department was to prohibit
parking on the northerly side of Chatham Street.
3. Residents and the nearby doctors office were notified and invited to attend
the Government Operations Committee meeting on October 2n°. Several
residents attended, no one from the doctor's office attended.
4. Based upon input from those attending and the Police Department, the
Government Operations Committee recommended the following parking
changes:
A, no parking on the northerly side of Chatham Street; and
B. parking prohibited from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
on the southerly side of the street; and
C. a six-month sunset provision concerning these two changes.
S. The Committee also asked that the doctor's office be notified of the proposed
parking changes, given the potential Impact upon employees and patients
using Chatham Street for parking.
6. Prior t0 the proposed amendments going back to Council for consideration,
Doctor Gratwick contacted Councilor Farrington. Dr. Gratwick indicated to
Councilor Farrington that he had spoken with the residents on Chatham
Street and had reached an agreement which he (Dr. Gratwick) believed
would solve some, if not all of the problem.
7. Given this development, it was decided to have this item reappear at the
Committee level before proceeding to Council. All interested parties have
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again been invited to attend the October 30 Committee Meeting to determine
what course of action; B any, is appropriate or necessary at this time.
Based on the input from the affected neighbors, the doctor's office and the
Police Department, we will be prepared to draft the appropriate Council
action to handle this issue in accordance with the Committee's direction.
Should you need further information or have questions, please feel free to contact me
at your comenlence.
oc: Norm Xettmann, City Solicitor
John Roach, Bangor Police