Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Garry Ford, City Engineer
Contact Info
(830) 221-4020 - gford@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval of the first reading of an ordinance amending Section 126-346 of the Code of Ordinances to amend the no parking zone on East Faust Street near the intersection with Comal Avenue.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
Council District: 5
After the installation of the no parking zone signs on East Faust Street near the intersection with Comal Avenue that were approved by City Council in February 2017 to remove the sight distance obstructions from parked vehicles, the Engineering Division received comments from business owners on East Faust Street with concerns about the removal of on-street parking spaces.
Based on the sight distance investigation and engineering review that was conducted in accordance with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD) and A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, removal of all restrictions in the intersection sight distance requires restricting parking along both sides of East Faust Street from the intersection with Comal Avenue to 63 feet in a westerly direction. However, in order to improve the sight distance at the intersection of East Faust Street and Comal Avenue and continue to allow for additional on-street parking for the businesses in this area, the no parking zone can be revised to along both sides of East Faust Street from the intersection with Comal Avenue to 40 feet in a westerly direction.
Revising the no parking zone is consistent with the zone recently established at East Jahn Street at Comal Avenue. The no parking zone will improve the intersection sight distance while maintain on-street parking for adjacent businesses.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
2006 Comprehensive Plan: Transportation Goal 21: Provide a system of convenient and safe transportation facilities through comprehensive, cooperative, and continuing transportation system planning and development.
FISCAL IMPACT:
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of amending the no parking zone on both sides of East Faust Street from the intersection with Comal Avenue to 40 feet in a westerly direction.