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WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTNENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION
TUSTIN HEIGHTS SHOPPING CENTER DRIVEWAY MODIFICATION AT
IRVINE BLVD./OLD IRVINE BLVD. - 'INFOR~t~TION REPORT
On October 1, 1986, staff met with Douglas Mejia of Rreef Corporation and several
tenants of the Tustin Heights Shopping Center to discuss the status of entrance
modifications to the center at Irvine/Old Irvine Boulevards.
It was the general concensus of tenants that the latest date for completion of
the work on this modification is to be November 7, 1986, so as not to interfere
with the upcoming holiday shopping season. This concern was re-emphasized in the
attached letter from Ralph's dated October 1, 1986.
Staff attended a subsequent meeting with Mr. Mejia of Rreef and their contractor
on October 9, 1986, and it was determined that the work could not be guaranteed to
be completed, as requested, by November 7, 1986 due to the possibility of rain
prior to that time.
It is my understanding that Mr. Mejia will be communicating with the tenants at
the shopping center to establish a start date for the modification in early 1987.
In order to reduce some of the confusion currently experienced by motorists in the
intersection, staff is suggesting that the movements from Old Irvine Blvd. to the
shopping center and to eastbound Irvine Blvd. be separately phased from the
movements of motorists exiting from the shopping center to westbound Irvine Blvd.
and to Old Irvine Blvd. This can be accomplished by modifying the existing
equipment and the installation of three modified traffic signal heads at an
estimated cost of $1,600.00. This cost could be absorbed in the departments
current operating budget with no supplemental budgeting required. This
split-phasing scheme would also provide one of the ultimate movements requested n
the Ralph's letter of October 1st and would be compatible with the proposed
entrance modification. The proposed split-phasing would reduce some green-time
now allotted to Irvine Blvd., but should not have an adverse impact to the Irvine
Blvd. traffic flow.
Staff will proceed with this phasing modification after the October 22nd Council
meeting unless discussions at that meeting indicate otherwise.
Bob Ledendecker
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
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Attachment
October I, 1986
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GENERAL OFFICES
TI4i~M~ (213) 637-1101
Douglas A. Mejia
District Manager
REEF
1630 South Sunkist, Suite A
Anaheim, CA 92806
RE: Ralphs l187-TUSTIN HEIGHTS
Proposed Relocation of Main Driveway
It was my pleasure to have the opportunity to meet you at the store today.
The meeting went well, however, we want to ~ reiterate Ralphs
Grocery Company's concern relative to the absolute cJ~letion date of the
proposed relocation of the main driveway--that being November 7, 1986.
If for any reason the project cannot be completed by that date, we strongly
recommend that the project be rescheduled for early 1987.
Jerry Ailshie wanted me to mention again to you the necessity of having a
left-hand turn light from the CenteK, wqst-bound on Irvine, and, also,
a left-hand turn light from Irvine (west-bound) into the Center.
If you have any questions regarding the above, please do not hesitate to
contact me or Jerry Ailshie.
~i~Manager
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