HomeMy WebLinkAboutComments Miscellaneous 4/28/2009
Jon Driscoll
City Of Springfield, Public Works
225 Fifth St.
Springfield Ore. 97478
4/23/09
Subject: Mountaingate North Cluster
1 am responding to your requestfor our stance or policy on backing up
while performing our collections in a residential area. We have identified
backing as our number one hazard in our daily operations, not only in
residential areas, but commercial as well. We think it of high importance to
recognize the difficulty in adequately observing potential obstacles, and.
more importantly children or pedestrians, in residential settings,
particularly in summer months.
In areas where planning does not provide for a turn around we 'are able to
accommodate service with special placement of receptacles to limit our.
backing to a minimum. When asked for input we highly suggest adequate
space be providedfor not only our trucks but other emergency vehicles to
turn around, to help keep the community we serve as safe as possible.
Thanks you for asking our feedback on this issue.
/jinqerely,
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/Jack Kauble,
Sanipac Safety Coordinator
541-736-3632
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009 9:56 AM
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RE: Mountaingate North Cluster
Jack,
Thank you for taking time to address this concern we have. I appreciate your awareness of the operational hazards with
which your company deals with every day. I have passed your letter on to the planner and my supervisor. My
supervisor was very glad to hear your issues, as the knowledge helps us to guide developers to create designs that will
make our community a safer place to live.
Again, thank you for taking the time to write me. I look forward to working with you in the future.
Sincerely,
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Jon Driscoll EIT, PLS, WRE
Transportation Engineer in Training
City of Springfield, Public Works
225 Fifth Street
Springfield, OR 97478
Phone: (541) 726-3679 Fax: (541) 726-3781
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From: DRISCOLL Jon
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 2:44 PM
To: 'aaron@sanipac.com'
Subject: Mountaingate North Cluster
Aaron,
Thank you for the time you and Rick Weathers spent with me this morning on this new development. As I showed you
this morning on the plans for this Mountaingate North Cluster Subdivision; the 380 foot road in question was originally
designed with a turnaround that would be adequate for fire truck. This has subsequently be'en removed.
Would you or someone from your company be able to provide a letter to me describing your stance on the safety of
backing up 380 feet several times a week with your company's vehicles? The road is shown just east of Lots 29-36 on
.the sheets you copied from me this morning. The road is 21 feet wide, with one S sidewalk on the east side of the road.
Also, please let us know if you would utilize a turnaround (again, adequate for fire truck) if it was provided.
This is an issue that may cause some resistance, so if you could provide feedback soon it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you again for your help. .
Sincerely, .
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Jon Driscoll EIT, PLS, WRE
Transportation Engineer in Training
City of Springfield, Public Works
225 Fifth Street
Springfield, OR 97478
Phone: (541) 726-3679 Fax: (541) 726-3781
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