Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Garry Ford, City Engineer
Contact Info
(830) 221-4020 - gford@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance amending Section 126-354 of the City of New Braunfels Code of Ordinances to revise Parking by Permit Area F.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
Council District: 5
The property owner and resident at 292 East Main Street have requested that the portion of their property along North Houston Avenue be added into Parking by Permit Area F. They are located on a corner lot and the portion of their property that is on East Main Street is already in Parking by Permit Area F. The area consists of single-family homes.
A signed petition has been received from both the property owner and resident requesting parking by permit on the North Houston Avenue frontage for the property at 292 East Main Street between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. from May 1st through September 30th, which is consistent with the existing Parking by Permit Area F ordinance.
The proposed designated parking by permit area addition is part of a contiguous residential area and matches the schedule of existing parking by permit areas.
A public hearing on the application shall be conducted by City Council. Notices of the public hearing were mailed to all persons listed on the petition as being an occupant of each of the single family homes and to any other persons who may not be listed in the petition but are shown on the latest tax roll as owning property within the designated permit area.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
Strategic Priority: Public Safety; Objective 5: Develop comprehensive program for river related issues which includes addressing river related issues in a timely manner and reviewing options to address river related activities and quality of life issues.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Traffic control signs cost approximately $150 each. Sufficient funding is available in the FY16-17 approved streets and drainage budget.
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Transportation and Traffic Advisory Board unanimously approved the recommendation to City Council to amend Section 126-354 of the City of New Braunfels Code of Ordinances to revise Parking by Permit Area F at their meeting on July 13, 2017.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of amending Parking by Permit Area F.