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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
City Hall Scott L. Mozier, P.E.
2600 Fresno Street, 4th Floor Public Works Director
Fresno, California 93721
Ph. (559) 621-8800
www.fresno.gov
April 14, 2020
Kelsey George, Planner II
Planning and Development Department
2600 Fresno Street, 3rd Floor
Fresno, CA 93721
SUBJECT: REVIEW OF THE TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS (TIA) DATED FEBRUARY 27,
2020 FOR THE PROPOSED TENTATIVE TRACT 6285 LOCATED ON THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ARMSTRONG AVENUE AND CLINTON AVENUE
TIS 20-007, P20-01007
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Traffic Operations and Planning staff has reviewed the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) prepared
by JLB Traffic Engineering, Inc. for the proposed Tentative Tract 6285, “project”, which plans to
develop 181 single family dwelling units on the southeast corner of the intersection of
Armstrong Avenue and Clinton Avenue. The approximately 31.80 acre site is currently vacant.
The TIA evaluated the impacts of the project by analyzing twelve (12) intersections in the
vicinity of the project during the AM and PM peak hours. Vehicle trips projected to be generated
by the project were calculated using the ITE Trip Generation Manual, 10th Edition. The table
below includes the daily (ADT), AM and PM peak hour trips projected to be generated by the
current General Plan use and the proposed project as shown in the TIA. The TIA analyzed 181
dwellings, which was based on a previous version of the site plan.
Land Use
Size
Weekday
ADT
AM
Peak Hour
PM
Peak Hour
In Out Total In Out Total
Existing General Plan Designation
Single Family Detached Housing
(ITE Code 210) 181 DU 1,709 33 101 134 113 66 179
Total 1,709 33 101 134 113 66 179
DU = dwelling units
Based on the analyses included in the TIA, the following study intersections are currently
operating and/or are projected to operate below the adopted Traffic Impact Zone (TIZ) III level
of service (LOS) standard of LOS D beginning in the identified scenarios and all subsequent
scenarios.
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Armstrong Avenue at Clinton Avenue – Existing Plus Project
Temperance Avenue at Clinton Avenue – Cumulative Year 2035 Plus Project
Temperance Avenue at McKinley Avenue – Near Term Plus Project
Fowler Avenue at McKinley Avenue – Cumulative Year 2035 Plus Project
Armstrong Avenue at McKinley Avenue – Cumulative Year 2035 Plus Project
Fowler Avenue at Floradora Avenue – Near Term Plus Project
Temperance Avenue at Floradora Avenue – Near Term Plus Project
Armstrong Avenue at Floradora Avenue – Near Term Plus Project
Armstrong Avenue at Olive Avenue – Existing Plus Project
Fowler Avenue at Olive Avenue - Existing
Temperance Avenue at Olive Avenue – Existing
Temperance Avenue at Belmont Avenue – Existing
In addition to operational analyses, the TIA also reviewed collisions and prepared traffic signal
warrants at all study locations. Traffic Signal Warrant 1 – Eight Hour Volumes and Traffic Signal
Warrant 2 – Four Hour Vehicular Volumes as defined in the California Manual of Uniform Traffic
Control Devices (MUTCD) was prepared for all unsignalized study intersections in the Existing
scenario. Traffic Signal Warrant 3 – Peak Hour Vehicular Volumes was prepared for all
unsignalized intersections in all scenarios. The following study intersections currently meet or
are projected to meet Warrant 1, Warrant 2, and/or Warrant 3 in the identified scenario and all
subsequent scenarios.
Armstrong Avenue at Clinton Avenue – Warrant 3 (Existing)
Fowler Avenue at Olive Avenue – Warrant 1, Warrant 2, Warrant 3 (Existing)
Fowler Avenue at McKinley Avenue – Warrant 3 (Cumulative Year 2035 Plus Project)
Armstrong Avenue at McKinley Avenue – Warrant 3 (Cumulative Year 2035 Plus Project)
Temperance Avenue at McKinley Avenue – Warrant 2, Warrant 3 (Existing)
Fowler Avenue at Floradora Avenue – Warrant 3 (Near Term Plus Project)
Armstrong Avenue at Floradora Avenue – Warrant 3 (Near Term Plus Project)
Temperance Avenue at Floradora Avenue – Warrant 3 (Near Term Plus Project)
Armstrong Avenue at Olive Avenue – Warrant 2, Warrant 3 (Existing)
Temperance Avenue at Olive Avenue – Warrant 1, Warrant 2, Warrant 3 (Existing)
Temperance Avenue at Belmont Avenue – Warrant 1, Warrant 2, Warrant 3 (Existing)
GENERAL COMMENTS and CONDITIONS
1. This project shall pay its Traffic Signal Mitigation Impact (TSMI) Fee per the Master Fee
Schedule at the time of building permit.
The TSMI fee facilitates project impact mitigation to the City of Fresno Traffic Signal
infrastructure so that costs are applied to each new project/building based on the
generated ADT. The TSMI fee is credited against traffic signal installation/modifications
and/or Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) improvements (constructed at their ultimate
location) that plan to build out the General Plan circulation element and are included in the
Nexus Study for the TSMI fee. If the project is conditioned with traffic signal improvements
in excess of their TSMI fee amount, the applicant may apply for fee credits
(security/bonding and/or developer agreement required) and/or reimbursement for work in
excess of their fee as long as the infrastructure is in place at the ultimate location. The
applicant should work with the Public Works Department and identify, with a Professional
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Engineers estimate, the costs associated with the improvements prior to paying the TSMI
fee to determine any applicable fee credits and/or reimbursements.
For project specific impacts that are not consistent with the General Plan, Public Works
Standards, and/or are not incorporated into the TSMI fees, the infrastructure costs will not
be eligible. Failure to pay this fee or construct improvements that are
credited/reimbursable with this fee will result in a significant unmitigated impact as this fee
is applied to all projects within the City Sphere of Influence.
Improvements at the following study intersections are included in the TSMI fee program:
Armstrong Avenue at Clinton Avenue
Temperance Avenue at Clinton Avenue
Armstrong Avenue at McKinley Avenue
Temperance Avenue at McKinley Avenue
Armstrong Avenue at Olive Avenue
Fowler Avenue at Olive Avenue
Fowler Avenue at McKinley Avenue
Temperance Avenue at Olive Avenue
Temperance Avenue at Belmont Avenue
2. This project shall pay its Fresno Major Street Impact (FMSI) Fee, which will be determined
at time of building permit. This FMSI fee is creditable towards major street roadway
improvements included in the nexus study for the FMSI fee.
3. The project shall pay the Regional Transportation Mitigation Fee (RTMF). Pay the RTMF
fee to the Joint Powers Agency located at 2035 Tulare Street, Suite 201, Fresno, CA
93721; (559) 233-4148, ext. 200; www.fresnocog.org. Provide proof of payment or
exemption, based on vesting rights, prior to issuance of building permits.
4. The proposed project shall pay the $288 Traffic Impact Study review fee for review of the
document. Proof of payment shall be provided to the Traffic Operations and Planning
Division.
5. The proposed project shall install a traffic signal with protected left-turn phasing per City of
Fresno standards at the intersection of Armstrong Avenue at Olive Avenue prior to the
issuance of 100 building permits. The traffic signal shall be installed at the ultimate and
may require the acquisition of right-of-way. Approved plans and right-of-way documents
for the traffic signals shall be submitted before recordation of the final map.
6. The proposed project shall pay its fair share for cumulative impacts at the intersection of
Fowler Avenue at Floradora Avenue. The identified mitigations are not included in current
fee programs. Cost estimates for the proposed improvements shall be provided to the
Traffic Operations and Planning Division for review and approval. The project’s fair share
shall be calculated using the following equation:
Project Fair Share = ((2035 Project Only Trips) / (Cumulative Year 2035 + Project Traffic
Volumes – Existing Traffic Volumes)) * 100
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7. The proposed project shall pay its fair share for cumulative impacts at the intersection of
Armstrong Avenue at Floradora Avenue. The identified mitigations are not included in
current fee programs. Cost estimates for the proposed improvements shall be provided to
the Traffic Operations and Planning Division for review and approval. The project’s fair
share shall be calculated using the following equation:
Project Fair Share = ((2035 Project Only Trips) / (Cumulative Year 2035 + Project Traffic
Volumes – Existing Traffic Volumes)) * 100
8. The proposed project shall pay its fair share for cumulative impacts at the intersection of
Temperance Avenue at Floradora Avenue. The identified mitigations are not included in
current fee programs. Cost estimates for the proposed improvements shall be provided to
the Traffic Operations and Planning Division for review and approval. The project’s fair
share shall be calculated using the following equation:
Project Fair Share = ((2035 Project Only Trips) / (Cumulative Year 2035 + Project Traffic
Volumes – Existing Traffic Volumes)) * 100
9. The proposed project shall make necessary improvements and right-of-way and public
easement dedications along adjacent public street(s) and within the site boundaries per
City of Fresno standards/requirements.
10. The proposed site plan shall be reviewed and approved by the City of Fresno Traffic
Operations and Planning Division, Traffic Planning Section.
If you have any further questions regarding this matter, please contact me at (559) 621-8694 or
harmanjit.dhaliwal@fresno.gov.
Sincerely,
Harmanjit Dhaliwal, PE
Public Works Department, Traffic Operations & Planning Services
C: Copy filed with Traffic Impact Study Louise Gilio, Traffic Planning Supervisor
Jill Gormley, Traffic Operations & Planning Services Manager
Andrew Benelli, Assistant Director
Francisco Magos, Engineering Services Manager
Jason Camit, Chief Surveyor