HomeMy WebLinkAboutCITIZEN LETTER 07-18-83July 15, 1983
Mr. Bob Ledendecker, City Engineer
City of Tustin
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, California 92680
Dear Mr. Ledendecker,
There have been numerous problems in the area of our neighbor-
hood for quite some time concerning the issue of Yorba Street
between Irvine Blvd. and 17th Street. Over the past 10 to 15
years the increased traffic, noise, safety hazards, difficulty
in accessing Yorba and excess speed have dramatically decreased
the quality of life for the residents in the area.
We are a coalition of approximately 200 residents in the area
that have suffered the loss of tranquility in our own homes due
to the noise factor, and the loss of convenience and safety in
getting to and from those homes; not to mention, the loss of
property value due to the negative impact of the conditions on
Yorba Street.
With the "old issue" again before the Council about on-street
parking, the community is once more reminded of the conditions
that already exist because Yorba Street was designated a sec-
ondary arterial highway.
Yorba Street between Irvine Blvd. and 17th Street is 8/10 of a
mile long, situated parallel and to the east of the 55 Freeway
at a distance of less than 500 feet, through an area that is 70%
residential. Within a distance of 1/3 mile lies a primary high-
way, Tustin Avenue; a state highway, the 55 Freeway; and a sec-
ondary highway, Yorba Street. To have designated Yorba Street as
a secondary arterial HIGHWAY, thereby inviting traffic that
should be on the freeway, was unconscionable.
For the above mentioned reasons, we are requesting that:
1) The Secondary Arterial Highway designation be
removed from Yorba Street;
2)
That all on-street parking be removed between
Irvine Blvd. and 17th Street during business
hours; and
3)
That there be only one lane of traffic each way,
bike lanes on each side and landscaped, center
dividers with left-turn pockets.
July 15, 1983
Mr. Bob Ledendecker
Page Two
Other suggestions offered by the residents are as follows:
-Crosswalks,
· Continuous left-turn lane,
'Signals,
'Stop signs,
· Sound-absorbing asphalt,
· No large trucks allowed,
-Radar controlled speed limit,
· More posted speed limit signs,
· City request that UPS use Tustin Avenue,
· No left-turns allowed onto Yorba from Irvine Blvd.
or 17th Street,
· Block Yorba with a cul-de-sac parkway north of the
business area at Irvine Blvd.
It is imperative that our city representatives recognize the
magnitude of our intent to solve these existing problems,
while not permitting further violation of our personal and
civil rights.
Any or all of us will be pleased to meet with you at your
earliest convenience.
Sincerely,.
Marian Farnsworth
17331 Norwood Park Place
Tustin - 838-0855
Ed & Ginger Amormino
17381 Norwood Park Place
Tustin - 838-7741
cc: ~William Huston, City Manager
Tustin City Council (5)