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Developer to add signage and re-check counts after pedestrian-visibility concerns at Sheridan Drive driveway
Summary
Developer representatives presented observational counts of driver maneuvers and pedestrian use at the Sheridan Drive Starbucks driveway and proposed three MUTCD-compliant signage changes and follow-up counts after school begins. The board supported improved signage and asked the owner to monitor results.
Representatives for the property owner at the Sheridan Drive Starbucks presented morning and afternoon observational counts and a three-part signage plan to address pedestrian visibility and curb-cut turning concerns.
David Chiesa, executive vice president with the development firm, and vice president of development Nick Dulp said they observed activity on June 17'18 and counted 77 right-outs, 44 right-ins, 9 improper left-in/left-out movements, 50 sidewalk-using pedestrians and seven parking-lot cut-throughs during the morning sessions. They noted most improper movements occurred before 8:15 a.m., prior to the arrival of crossing guards, and that the slope of the driveway can make the sidewalk less visible to drivers in the right-out lane.
Chiesa said the developer will order and install three MUTCD-compliant signs this month: a larger, lower pedestrian warning sign visible at driver eye level; a stop sign located just ahead of the sidewalk in the right-out lane; and a "Do Not Enter" marking to deter left-out movements from the left-in lane. "As soon as it comes in later this month, we'll be installing it immediately, and then we'll begin monitoring the response to that," Chiesa said.
Board members suggested additional steps including temporary cones to test removing two parking spaces, trimming landscaping near the exit, adding a stop bar to enhance sidewalk visibility and re-running counts after the school year stabilizes in September. The developer agreed to follow up with counts after the signs are in place and to respond to engineering questions about driveway grade.
What happens next: owner will install signage and perform follow-up counts after school starts; engineering and the board will review results and consider further measures if improper movements or pedestrian hazards persist.
