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Public works committee recommends targeted no-parking signs at Prospect Avenue–Shore Boulevard intersection
Summary
The Department of Public Works committee recommended installing no-parking signs in two 15-foot zones by curb ramps on North Prospect Avenue at East Shore Boulevard to improve visibility; committee rejected a larger no-parking extension requested by the applicant.
The Department of Public Works committee recommended that the Village Board install no-parking signs at a misaligned intersection on North Prospect Avenue at East Shore Boulevard (Shorewood) in two 15-foot zones adjacent to curb ramps to improve sight lines for drivers and pedestrians.
Staff presentation: Bart Grupentrauk, public-works staff, told the committee the intersection is offset and contains multiple curb ramps that do not always lead to crosswalks, creating confusion about where pedestrians should cross. Staff recommended signing two standard no-parking zones (15 feet from a curb ramp) north and south of the curb ramps on Prospect Avenue. The applicant asked that the no-parking area be extended north to a driveway; staff said a single parking space could be preserved there and that evidence from a recent site visit showed sight lines were sufficient with the standard 15-foot zones.
Applicant concerns: A nearby resident who identified herself as Shana said traffic at the intersection is often unpredictable, that drivers do not always stop at the stop sign, and that buses and event traffic increase hazard during peak times. She urged a larger buffer to improve safety.
Decision: After discussion and an exchange about outreach to property owners whose curbside parking would be affected, the committee voted 2–1 to recommend the staff’s plan of two standard 15-foot no-parking zones rather than the larger zone requested by the applicant. The recommendation will go to the full Village Board for formal approval. Staff said it will notify adjacent homeowners and the neighborhood of the request and the board meeting date in September.
Why it matters: The measure is a low-cost, engineered step to improve visibility and pedestrian safety at a complex, offset intersection that has multiple curb ramps and no marked crosswalks. Committee members asked staff to conduct neighbor outreach before the board review.
Next steps: Staff will send a notice to nearby addresses and include the item on the Village Board agenda for formal approval.
