Neighbors of Olde Stockdale,
If you have any questions or are interested in signing the petition please call or text Chad Brock +1 (661) 205-8011
Thank you,
The Speed Hump Committee
If you have any questions or are interested in signing the petition please call or text Chad Brock +1 (661) 205-8011
Thank you,
The Speed Hump Committee
The Speed Hump Initiative
Chad Brock and several concerned residents have inquired and done research in an effort to slow down the speeding traffic through Olde Stockdale. One of the most popular concepts is that of "speed humps" (as opposed to "speed bumps"). Please scroll down for more information on the subject and to see the county maps of where speed humps would be placed. More to come!
Please answer the below survey to let us know your thoughts on the topic:
Please answer the below survey to let us know your thoughts on the topic:
Olde Stockdale “Speed Hump” community update:
On May 6, 2021 we received updated materials from the county. The new maps include updated speed hump locations, re-define the term “affected parties,” and include specifics related to what type of speed hump they will install, when they will install and how they’ve come to their determinations in this phase of the development.
Speed Hump Initiative Timeline:
What you need to know:
Why?
County Response(s): “After getting the calls from the neighbors who had questions regarding the speed humps and asking about the policies, we decided to re-design the letter. That eliminated speed humps north of Tevis. We tried to put a few on Tam-O-Shanter, but could only install about two north of Fairway Drive. Also, though our policy does require street lights, we waved that criteria by having a downward arrow signs at each hump location.”
“According to the policies the road is too wide between Tevis Drive and Mt. Hood. Between Mt. Hood Drive and Stockdale Highway with only a small section of curb and gutter on both sides, which either places it too close to a fire hydrant or right next to a drive approach. We also had resistance in the northern section on the placement of some speed humps, making it difficult to get the correct spacing.”
Why?
Homeowners on this section of Kane Way and community members, including support from various board members of the club asked for these to be added due to heavy traffic and speeding along roadway. The county also supported this addition.
Why?
County response: “Since there is no other outlet (from the neighborhood) everyone south of Tevis Drive, the County has determined everyone is affected.”
From KC Policy Document – “Basic Speed Hump Design – The basic design will follow the County’s adopted standards. The speed humps will be 3 inches tall and 12 feet long, measured in the direction of vehicle travel. The 3-inch speed humps are to be placed 200 to 400 feet apart.”
In early March of 2021, prior to changes in the maps and policies, we had obtained approximately 78% (2/3rds of signatures needed to pass) of the required signatures along Fairway Drive when “affected parties” was defined by the County as only those homeowners along Fairway from Stockdale Hwy back to Tam O’ Shanter. Concurrently, we had collected approximately 85% (100% of signatures need to pass) of the required signatures from homeowners where the speed humps were to be installed.
Today, we still have those signatures and support, but the focus will be on obtaining 2/3rds of signatures from all homeowners living in the neighborhood from Tevis Drive, south to Tam O’ Shanter and all of the cul-de-sacs and connecting streets. We will need approximately another 40 signatures to reach the 2/3rds requirement.
The good news is right now we are close to meeting the new criteria for approval. The information and signature campaign is already underway and with any luck we will have the necessary signatures to fulfill the new county requirements by the middle of summer. Physical installation of the speed humps takes two to three days after county schedules the project (typically within a month of county signature verification which can take approx. 45-90 days).
**Note: The new plans call for 12 speed humps to be installed. The County policy does not? hold an “all or nothing” policy. For example, if we only obtain enough signatures for eight or nine of the twelve proposed, they will install just the ones for which we have approval.
Please review the revised maps, updated policies, and signature sheets. As always, I’m happy to field any questions. If you see your address on the maps with the proposed speed humps, contacting me will be greatly helpful in accelerating the process. I can be reached directly at 661.205.8011 or by email at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Chad J. Brock
944 Fairway Drive
On May 6, 2021 we received updated materials from the county. The new maps include updated speed hump locations, re-define the term “affected parties,” and include specifics related to what type of speed hump they will install, when they will install and how they’ve come to their determinations in this phase of the development.
Speed Hump Initiative Timeline:
- April 2018: Initial public request for speed hump installation (Chad Brock, on behalf of approximately 40 neighbors)
- May 2018: County Speed Strip Review
- July 2018: County approval of Speed Hump installation based on speed strip survey showing average speeds exceeding 37 mph along Fairway Drive from Stockdale Hwy south to Tam O’ Shanter Drive.
- July 2018 to September 2020: On-going community information campaign and signature gathering effort.
- September 2020: Olde Stockdale Property Group, Speed Hump Committee obtains and meets necessary signatures for installation of approximately 85% of proposed speed humps.
- March 3, 2021: County contacts Speed Hump Committee to halt signature gathering due to calls with neighbors who contacted them individually. Note: this is a good thing as errors were identified in the county plans that would not have met policy requirements at installation (defined below).
- May 6, 2021: County sends updated policy, signature sheets and plans.
What you need to know:
- Speed humps were eliminated along Fairway Drive north of Tevis Drive to Stockdale Hwy.
Why?
County Response(s): “After getting the calls from the neighbors who had questions regarding the speed humps and asking about the policies, we decided to re-design the letter. That eliminated speed humps north of Tevis. We tried to put a few on Tam-O-Shanter, but could only install about two north of Fairway Drive. Also, though our policy does require street lights, we waved that criteria by having a downward arrow signs at each hump location.”
“According to the policies the road is too wide between Tevis Drive and Mt. Hood. Between Mt. Hood Drive and Stockdale Highway with only a small section of curb and gutter on both sides, which either places it too close to a fire hydrant or right next to a drive approach. We also had resistance in the northern section on the placement of some speed humps, making it difficult to get the correct spacing.”
- Three (3) speed humps were added along Kane Way from Fairway Drive, west into the club.
Why?
Homeowners on this section of Kane Way and community members, including support from various board members of the club asked for these to be added due to heavy traffic and speeding along roadway. The county also supported this addition.
- The policy language defining “affected parties” was revised by the county to include all homeowners south of Tevis Drive.
Why?
County response: “Since there is no other outlet (from the neighborhood) everyone south of Tevis Drive, the County has determined everyone is affected.”
- What kind of speed humps does the county plan to install?
From KC Policy Document – “Basic Speed Hump Design – The basic design will follow the County’s adopted standards. The speed humps will be 3 inches tall and 12 feet long, measured in the direction of vehicle travel. The 3-inch speed humps are to be placed 200 to 400 feet apart.”
- Where are we with signatures?
In early March of 2021, prior to changes in the maps and policies, we had obtained approximately 78% (2/3rds of signatures needed to pass) of the required signatures along Fairway Drive when “affected parties” was defined by the County as only those homeowners along Fairway from Stockdale Hwy back to Tam O’ Shanter. Concurrently, we had collected approximately 85% (100% of signatures need to pass) of the required signatures from homeowners where the speed humps were to be installed.
Today, we still have those signatures and support, but the focus will be on obtaining 2/3rds of signatures from all homeowners living in the neighborhood from Tevis Drive, south to Tam O’ Shanter and all of the cul-de-sacs and connecting streets. We will need approximately another 40 signatures to reach the 2/3rds requirement.
The good news is right now we are close to meeting the new criteria for approval. The information and signature campaign is already underway and with any luck we will have the necessary signatures to fulfill the new county requirements by the middle of summer. Physical installation of the speed humps takes two to three days after county schedules the project (typically within a month of county signature verification which can take approx. 45-90 days).
**Note: The new plans call for 12 speed humps to be installed. The County policy does not? hold an “all or nothing” policy. For example, if we only obtain enough signatures for eight or nine of the twelve proposed, they will install just the ones for which we have approval.
Please review the revised maps, updated policies, and signature sheets. As always, I’m happy to field any questions. If you see your address on the maps with the proposed speed humps, contacting me will be greatly helpful in accelerating the process. I can be reached directly at 661.205.8011 or by email at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Chad J. Brock
944 Fairway Drive
SPEED HUMPS VS. SPEED BUMPS
Speed humps are different than speed bumps. Speed bumps typically have a height of 3 to 6 inches and a length in the direction of travel of 1 to 3 feet. Speed humps typically are 3 to 3.5 inches in height and 12 to 14 feet long in the direction of travel. Speed humps are generally located on residential streets where speed bumps are typically found in parking lots and private streets. The difference between speed humps and speed bumps is illustrated in the figure below.
Speed humps are different than speed bumps. Speed bumps typically have a height of 3 to 6 inches and a length in the direction of travel of 1 to 3 feet. Speed humps typically are 3 to 3.5 inches in height and 12 to 14 feet long in the direction of travel. Speed humps are generally located on residential streets where speed bumps are typically found in parking lots and private streets. The difference between speed humps and speed bumps is illustrated in the figure below.
Speed Hump Location Maps and Information
| fairwaydrive-speedhumps-signaturemap2021-sheet_1.pdf |
| speed_hump_information2008.doc |
