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Oakland approves $7,500 study to explore parking, traffic improvements at Oakland Area Charter School
Summary
The commission approved a $7,500 scope with Myra Planning and Design to prepare schematic designs and recommendations for parking and traffic improvements near Oakland Area Charter School; staff will return with cost estimates for construction once schematic designs are complete.
The Town of Oakland on Oct. 22 authorized a $7,500 scope of services with Myra Planning and Design to study parking and traffic options near Oakland Area Charter School, with the goal of reducing congestion during school pick-up and church events and creating additional public parking.
Staff told the commission the proposed work would include schematic designs, preliminary permitting review and meetings with department heads, school representatives and local churches. The study is funded from the current budget's road-resurfacing line item, and staff said proposed construction funding would be determined after schematic design is complete.
Commissioners discussed whether a topographic (topo) or geotechnical survey is necessary before the schematic design phase. Staff and some commissioners suggested delaying a costly geotechnical report unless construction requires it; they emphasized the need to understand drainage and property boundaries to avoid creating flooding issues for adjacent properties.
The commission voted to approve the scope by voice vote. Staff said the study could examine options such as using an underutilized grass lot at the charter school for overflow parking, shifting drop-off locations to reduce road congestion and measures to preserve on-site school safety. The study will be used to create a schematic and cost estimate for any future work and will involve input from the school and community.
