Re: [Lockwood] [East-CAC] City responds to Barksdale Parking Lot

Let's all meet up sometime next week or weekend if need be and I will have some city departments attend and see why can be done. If we can get proof of a business being run out of the house thy would be great, and photos of the cars. On Aug 13, 2011, at 2:29 PM, "Susan Crane" <suecrane2005@hotmail.com<mailto:suecrane2005@hotmail.com>> wrote: I agree completely- Calling 911 for the "Emergency" of too many cars parked around the corner is an unreasonable response. Reporting folks for having a plate supper is confrontational. Both seem counter-productive and the exact opposite of what neighborhood and community mean to me. These gatherings are clearly family oriented; a kid's party complete with clown a few weeks ago. We're not talking about loud parties with unsavory characters wandering the steets! I'm sure most of us expect our visitors to be able to park on the street in front of our houses when more than 2 cars are in the driveway-these folks aren't any different. Although I personally have never had trouble at that intersection in my 5+ years on Marlborough Rd, I empathize with those that have and would certainly be willing to talk to the residents about the issue. Susan ________________________________ Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:27:39 -0700 From: <mailto:gayleweb@yahoo.com> gayleweb@yahoo.com<mailto:gayleweb@yahoo.com> To: mike@klausies.com<mailto:mike@klausies.com>; <mailto:nataleemared@yahoo.com> nataleemared@yahoo.com<mailto:nataleemared@yahoo.com> CC: east-cac@eastraleigh.org<mailto:east-cac@eastraleigh.org>; east-cac-bounces@eastraleigh.org<mailto:east-cac-bounces@eastraleigh.org>; James.Kryskowiak@raleighnc.gov<mailto:James.Kryskowiak@raleighnc.gov>; <mailto:lockwood@eastraleigh.org> lockwood@eastraleigh.org<mailto:lockwood@eastraleigh.org> Subject: Re: [Lockwood] [East-CAC] City responds to Barksdale Parking Lot Mike, I couldn't agree with you more. That is, in fact, the neighborly thing to do (that's the way I grew up). It also defines "community". Some people are so quick to "blow the whistle" on infractions without ever attempting to speak with or contacting their neighbor(s). Those same people may be pleasantly surprised that with communication they could have results much quicker than waiting for the City to address it. Just a thought........ Gayle ________________________________ From: "mike@klausies.com<mailto:mike@klausies.com>" <mike@klausies.com<mailto:mike@klausies.com>> To: <mailto:nataleemared@yahoo.com> nataleemared@yahoo.com<mailto:nataleemared@yahoo.com> Cc: east-cac@eastraleigh.org<mailto:east-cac@eastraleigh.org>; James.Kryskowiak@raleighnc.gov<mailto:James.Kryskowiak@raleighnc.gov>; east-cac-bounces@eastraleigh.org<mailto:east-cac-bounces@eastraleigh.org>; <mailto:lockwood@eastraleigh.org> lockwood@eastraleigh.org<mailto:lockwood@eastraleigh.org> Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 8:54 PM Subject: Re: [East-CAC] City responds to Barksdale Parking Lot Before filing any complaints, has anyone spoken with the tenants? Seems like that's the neighborly thing to do. Mike Klausie's pizza > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: Re: [East-CAC] City responds to Barksdale Parking Lot > From: <mailto:nataleemared@yahoo.com> nataleemared@yahoo.com<mailto:nataleemared@yahoo.com> > Date: Fri, August 12, 2011 7:58 pm > To: nataleemared@yahoo.com<mailto:nataleemared@yahoo.com>, "Kryskowiak, James" > <James.Kryskowiak@raleighnc.gov<mailto:James.Kryskowiak@raleighnc.gov>>, east-cac-bounces@eastraleigh.org<mailto:east-cac-bounces@eastraleigh.org>, > "Vanessa Van Horn" <vanhorn.vanessa@gmail.com<mailto:vanhorn.vanessa@gmail.com>> > Cc: East CAC Discussion <east-cac@eastraleigh.org<mailto:east-cac@eastraleigh.org>>, Lockwood > <lockwood@eastraleigh.org<mailto:lockwood@eastraleigh.org>> > > The address for the owners is easily accessed through public record at wakegov.com If they are incurring fees for the issue, they will surely address the situation. Just think it could be nipped in the bud before the tenants feel things are being handled unfairly. > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: <mailto:nataleemared@yahoo.com> nataleemared@yahoo.com<mailto:nataleemared@yahoo.com> > Sender: <mailto:east-cac-bounces@eastraleigh.org> east-cac-bounces@eastraleigh.org<mailto:east-cac-bounces@eastraleigh.org> > Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:37:15 > To: Kryskowiak, James<James.Kryskowiak@raleighnc.gov<mailto:James.Kryskowiak@raleighnc.gov>>; <east-cac-bounces@eastraleigh.org<mailto:east-cac-bounces@eastraleigh.org>>; Vanessa Van Horn<vanhorn.vanessa@gmail.com<mailto:vanhorn.vanessa@gmail.com>> > Reply-To: <mailto:nataleemared@yahoo.com> nataleemared@yahoo.com<mailto:nataleemared@yahoo.com> > Cc: East CAC Discussion<east-cac@eastraleigh.org<mailto:east-cac@eastraleigh.org>>; Lockwood<lockwood@eastraleigh.org<mailto:lockwood@eastraleigh.org>> > Subject: Re: [East-CAC] City responds to Barksdale Parking Lot > > I agree. However, unless the problem itself is addressed with the tenants there, the parking for these events will be pushed to our side of Barksdale and Rumson. Anyone up for contacting the owners? > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Kryskowiak, James" <James.Kryskowiak@raleighnc.gov<mailto:James.Kryskowiak@raleighnc.gov>> > Sender: <mailto:east-cac-bounces@eastraleigh.org> east-cac-bounces@eastraleigh.org<mailto:east-cac-bounces@eastraleigh.org> > Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:40:19 > To: Vanessa Van Horn<vanhorn.vanessa@gmail.com<mailto:vanhorn.vanessa@gmail.com>> > Cc: East CAC Discussion<east-cac@eastraleigh.org<mailto:east-cac@eastraleigh.org>>; Lockwood<lockwood@eastraleigh.org<mailto:lockwood@eastraleigh.org>> > Subject: Re: [East-CAC] City responds to Barksdale Parking Lot > > This is a great example of Communities taking charge of their neighborhood! Good job by all! Once it is changed to no-parking I will go out and enforce the regulation you fought for!! > > On Aug 12, 2011, at 4:31 PM, "Vanessa Van Horn" <vanhorn.vanessa@gmail.com<mailto:vanhorn.vanessa@gmail.com><mailto:vanhorn.vanessa@gmail.com>> wrote: > > Yay, there are now 24 votes for this issue! > > Please leave a comment & vote: <http://www.seeclickfix.com/issues/118837-signals-signs> <http://www.seeclickfix.com/issues/118837-signals-signs> <http://www.seeclickfix.com/issues/118837-signals-signs> http://www.seeclickfix.com/issues/118837-signals-signs > > However, it maybe a while before anything can be done or ahead of the first day of school when traffic will greatly increase on 8/25. Here's the latest comment from the City: > > > Unfortunately that is unlikely to happen, as all no-parking zones in the City have to be created by ordinance approved by the City Council. The staff generally does an evaluation first and then places a recommendation on the Council agenda. The Council only meets once in August, so their next meeting will be on September 6. Once the Council passes the ordinance the signs need to be fabricated and a crew sent out to install them. I will pass on to the Public Works staff your desire to have this issue addressed as soon as possible. We will see what we can do. > > > On Aug 12, 2011, at 12:20 PM, Julia H <<mailto:juliakhenderson@gmail.com>juliakhenderson@gmail.com<mailto:juliakhenderson@gmail.com><mailto:juliakhenderson@gmail.com>> wrote: > > > Good information, Vanessa! That section of Barksdale is usually Parksdale and it's a real problem, especially when the residents are throwing a party. > On Aug 12, 2011 11:34 AM, "Vanessa Van Horn" <<mailto:vanhorn.vanessa@gmail.com><mailto:vanhorn.vanessa@gmail.com>vanhorn.vanessa@gmail.com<mailto:vanhorn.vanessa@gmail.com><mailto:vanhorn.vanessa@gmail.com>> wrote: >> >> Howdy, >> >> Anyone who has navigated the street parking situation near the intersection of Barksdale and Raleigh Blvd. knows it can be congested & downright dangerous at times. Local traffic, a steep hill and a bus stop makes this area congested without the addition of street parked vehicles. >> >> Here's some common parking violations copied from the Lineberry/Ramsgate Community watch blog: >> >> o Parking within 25 feet of an intersection, >> o Parking within 5 feet of a driveway, >> o Parking on any part of a sidewalk (including any part of the sidewalk that crosses a driveway), and >> o Parking where signs indicate that parking is not allowed. >> >> Please call 911 to report any car parked in violation of these laws. The police will ticket for any of these offenses. You are not required to leave your name or number. >> >> In addition to calling in violations, perhaps No Parking signs could help too? Just around the corner, Rumson Road has a pair of No Parking signs between the top of the blind hill and the bus stop too. >> >> On Aug 12, 2011, at 10:19 AM, Sue Sturgis <<mailto:suesturgis@gmail.com><mailto:suesturgis@gmail.com>suesturgis@gmail.com<mailto:suesturgis@gmail.com><mailto:suesturgis@gmail.com>> wrote: >> >>> Just FYI, this is not the first time this issue has come up: Neighbors have been expressing concern about this intersection and the parking situation on Barksdale for years now. The parking problem isn't so much with the residents of the house at the corner, but with the large number of guests they have there for frequent gatherings. It does seem like that first block of Barksdale between Raleigh Boulevard and Rumson Road should be marked no parking on either side of the street to protect against the bad accident that's just waiting to happen. >>> >>> On Fri, Aug 12, 2011 at 7:38 AM, Mark Turner <<mailto:cac-chair@eastraleigh.org><mailto:cac-chair@eastraleigh.org>cac-chair@eastraleigh.org<mailto:cac-chair@eastraleigh.org><mailto:cac-chair@eastraleigh.org>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Logan, Here's one of many parts of Raleigh's parking laws: >>>> >>>> Sec. 11-2171. - PARKING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PLACES. >>>> >>>> (a) Obstructing traffic. >>>> >>>> It shall be unlawful for any person to stop, stand or park any vehicle >>>> upon a street, or alley, in such manner or under such conditions as to >>>> obstruct the free movement of vehicular traffic, except that a driver >>>> may stop temporarily during the actual unloading of passengers or when >>>> necessary to obey traffic regulations or signs or signals, or signals of >>>> a police officer. >>>> >>>> While there isn't any restriction as to how closely one can park to an >>>> intersection, this rule against obstructing traffic should cover it. >>>> >>>> If there's a recurring issue with a particular corner, I would file a >>>> report at <http://SeeClickFix.Com> SeeClickFix.Com<http://SeeClickFix.Com>, requesting a "No Parking" sign. >>>> >>>> If there's an immediate issue, knock on your neighbor's door, introduce >>>> yourself, and politely ask them if they can move the cars. If that >>>> doesn't work and the cars are posing a threat to public safety, call 911 >>>> and have an officer get it cleared. >>>> >>>> Thanks! >>>> >>>> Mark Turner >>>> East CAC Chair >>>> 741.6329 >>>> >>>> -------- Original Message -------- >>>> Subject: traffic danger @ Barksdale Dr. >>>> Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2011 22:31:25 -0400 >>>> From: Logan Q <<mailto:loganqqq@gmail.com><mailto:loganqqq@gmail.com>loganqqq@gmail.com<mailto:loganqqq@gmail.com><mailto:loganqqq@gmail.com>> >>>> To: <mailto:East-CAC-Announce@eastraleigh.org> <mailto:East-CAC-Announce@eastraleigh.org> East-CAC-Announce@eastraleigh.org<mailto:East-CAC-Announce@eastraleigh.org><mailto:East-CAC-Announce@eastraleigh.org> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Tonight while I was trying to exit the neighborhood via Barksdale Dr. >>>> onto Raleigh Blvd., a Raleigh city bus that was trying to turn in got >>>> stuck and compl