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Resident urges city to trim vegetation blocking sight lines at La Costa Avenue intersection near Levante school
Summary
A resident told the commission that overgrown vegetation in the city right‑of‑way near La Costa Avenue and Levante is blocking drivers’ and pedestrians’ sight lines, pushing turning vehicles into bike lanes and creating hazardous conditions during school drop‑off; the resident asked police and public works to compile collision statistics and trim
A resident commented during the public‑comment period that vegetation in the right‑of‑way along La Costa Avenue near Levante (adjacent to an HOA wall and sidewalk setback) blocks sight lines and forces turning vehicles into bike lanes and travel lanes, which in turn obstructs other drivers and creates hazardous pedestrian conditions during school hours.
What was said: the commenter described repeated daily encounters at the intersection, saying that drivers pull past the limit line into the bike lane to see oncoming traffic and that right turns often intrude “100% into the travel lane” to obtain sight lines. The resident said the problem is particularly acute during Pacific Ridge/Levante school arrival and departure times when many children, parents with strollers and e‑bikes use the intersection.
Requests and suggested follow up: the speaker asked the police department to provide collision statistics for the area and suggested the transportation or public works department inspect and trim vegetation in the setback to restore sight lines. The presenter supplied a colored handout for commissioners and staff.
Commission response: Chair Coelho thanked the commenter and noted appreciation for the handout; the item was recorded as public comment and no formal commission action occurred during the meeting.
Ending: The comment was entered into the record; commissioners did not take immediate action but the resident explicitly asked for police statistics and public‑works trimming to address the hazard.
