Agenda item

Matters and Petitions referred from the Chipping Barnet Residents Forum

Minutes:

Title: Residents Parking for Green Road, Rasper Road & Sherwood Street N20

 

Lead Petitioner: Faisel Choudhry

 

Number of signatures: 83

 

Ward: Totteridge

 

FaiselChoudry, the Lead Petitioner addressed the Committee regarding this petition.

 

There was discussion about the Parking Client Team writing to the management of the Audi garage to outline the effect their parking was having on residents. The Lead Petitioner explained he had already spoken to the garage manager without any success.

 

 

Councillor Cornelius, Ward Councillor for Totteridge, suggested that the three Ward Councillors carry out an informal survey/consultation initially, as this approach had worked successfully in the past. This would involve establishing the need for parking controls and number of residents and visitor permits required. Costs would also be explained to residents.

 

If the need for  parking controls was established, the matter would then be formalised and subject to statutory requirements. The Ward Councillors would report the findings of the informal consultation to the next Committee.

 

It was also requested that Sherwood Terrace be included in the consultation and that Audi garage be contacted to ask them to stop parking in the area, although it was noted that the Authority had no legal powers to prevent this.

 

Mr Choudry asked what criteria needed to be established for a CPZ to be implemented in the four roads: the Chairman replied that the Committee’s decision would be made on the basis of need.

 

Petition: We the undersigned petition the council to introduce Residential Parking for Green Road, Rasper Road and Sherwood Street to alleviate significant parking issues residents of these places have been facing for many years.

 

The situation became drastically worse when Derwent Crescent and adjoining roads became Controlled Parking Zones in recent years.

 

The current state of parking means that parents are not able to use their cars for food shopping for their children as their parking spaces will be occupied as soon as they leave, resulting in them having to park their car many roads away from their homes. Additionally, residents are not able to travel freely with their cars for the same reason of not being able to park their cars upon their return.

 

A number of commuters from nearby areas are parking their cars on these roads and then walking to the station, thereby denying use of the parking spaces usually for the whole day to residents.

 

Additionally, the local Audi Garage on the High Road uses the roads as an overflow car park for their own fleet of cars, with some remaining on the road for weeks (presumably pending sale of the car).

 

The lack of a CPZ and adjoining roads enjoying a CPZ means that this problem will not resolve itself, and it only likely to become worse with new housing developments in and around the Whetstone area.

RESOLVED - Councillor Cornelius agreed that the Totteridge Ward Councillors would conduct an informal consultation with residents reporting back to the meeting on January 23.. The inclusion of Sherwood Terrace into the CPZ consultation was agreed.. The Strategic Director agreed to contact the Audi Sales Garage about them storing vehicles on neighbouring residential streets.

 

ACTION: STRATEGIC DIRECTOR ENVIRONMENT/WARD CLLRS

 

 

Title: Traffic danger spot exist at the intersection of Greenway and Southway.

 

Resident: Mrs Barbara Jacobson

Ward: Totteridge

 

Issue: A traffic danger spot exist at the intersection of Greenway and Southway. Vehicles on Southway often do not give way to the traffic on Greenway, which have the right of way. There have been a number of collisions and it is likely there will be more. Erect yield or stop signs on both Southway corners to emphasize the need to stop and give way.

 

Barbara Jacobson addressed the Committee on this matter.

 

Officers pointed out that the introduction of two Stop Lines and Stop Signs would cost up to £10,000 as the signage to inform of the measure would have to be lit. The cost includes connecting the new street lighting  the electricity supply.

 

Barbara Jacobson suggested using solar power as an alternative, Officers replied that the Council may consider  Solar power in the future but it has reliability issues and is not currently a council option.

RESOLVED - that up to £10,000 be allocated for the introduction of two stop schemes and associated lighting, to be funded from CIL funding.

 

ACTION: STRATEGIC DIRECTOR ENVIRONMENT

 

Title: Parking Restrictions Chase Way

 

Resident: Mr Andrew Shepherd

Ward: Brunswick Park

 

Andrew Shepherd addressed the Committee on this issue.

 

It was noted that an amendment to this item had been circulated prior to the meeting to clarify what was being requested:

 

Please note, following the discussion at the Resident’s Forum and agreement from the Chairman and Officers, the request for parking restrictions on Chase Way has been amended to double yellow lines between houses 66-84. the proposed lines cover the east side of the stretch of Chase Way from just beyond the new zebra crossing to the bend that impedes visibility. All households have drives that can accommodate two cars, so do not require on street parking.

 

This is slightly different from the initial request which was put forward to the Residents Forum and

which has been included in the published agenda for the Area Committee.

 

Issue: There are no parking restrictions near 76 Chase Way. This has led to cars frequently being parked on of both sides of the road, causing a traffic bottleneck. The properties at 78, 76 and 74 Chase Way are located on a hill and a bend, therefore visibility is poor when pulling out of these driveways and is dangerous. There has been at least one traffic accident this year by these properties. I can provide police incident references on request. My neighbours and I have signed a petition to have two  single yellow lines installed at the adjoining properties of 74, 76 and 78 Chase Way. Cars will still be able to park on the opposite side of the road, balancing the need for resident parking, with the need for safety. Approve the installation of two ingle yellow lines at the adjoining properties of 74, 76 and 78 Chase Way.

 

Councillor Teare asked about the possibility of installing mirrors as an alternative, but was informed that it was Barnet policy not to install mirrors on the public highway.

 

 

RESOLVED - that the request for double yellow lines be agreed, to be funded from CIL funding as part of the overall package for installation of yellow lines agreed at the meeting. It was further agreed for Officers to meet Ward councillors/residents on site to discuss the best postions for the parking restrictions.

 

ACTION:STRATEGIC DIRECTOR ENVIRONMENT

Title: Osidge Lane N14

 

Lead Petitioner: Kate Panteli

 

Number of signatures: 66

 

Ward: Brunswick Park

 

Kate Panteli addressed the Committee regarding the following petition:

 

Petition: We, the residents of Osidge Lane (Chase Side to Hamden Square) want to petition for the following:

 

For some considerable time our homes have suffered potential structural damage due to the ongoing condition of the road surface in Osidge Lane. In addition the removal of paving slabs from the pavement have weakened the strength of the road. Therefore, we are urging London Borough of Barnet to rectify the road surface to reduce vibration which is having an impact on our homes. Put measure in place to stop vehicles from speeding (speed camera or reduce speed sign).

 

It was noted that the location of the VAS sign is an important consideration as Osidge Lane is a long downhill stretch of road.

 

The Chairman pointed out that a vehicle activation sign could be installed subject to the Committee agreeing funding, with the Committees agreement at a cost of £3,500.  The location of the sign would be agreed in consultation with Ward Councillors.

 

However, Officers confirmed that they would check to establish if the road was on the network recovery list for this year and respond to the local councillors. If it wasn’t, Ward Councillors would have the opportunity to lobby for it to be on the list for the forthcoming year if they felt that the road was a priority.

RESOLVED that £3,500 from CIL funding be allocated for a vehicle activation sign. Officers further agreed to provide the Ward Councillors with the Highways Network Recovery Plan to facilitate discussion on the possibility of re-surfacing the road in the next financial year.

 

ACTION: STRATEGIC DIRECTOR ENVIRONMENT

 

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