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 second and final reading of an ordinance amending Section 126-346 of the Code of Ordinances to restrict parking on both sides of the Southbound IH-35 Frontage Road between Conrads Lane and Oak Creek Way.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
Council District: 4
City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance amending Section 126-346 of the Code of Ordinances to restrict parking on both sides of the Southbound IH-35 Frontage Road between Conrads Lane and Oak Creek Way on February 12, 2018.
Engineering staff received a request from a citizen to restrict parking along the Southbound IH-35 Frontage Road between Conrads Lane and Oak Creek Way. This request is due to concerns about sight distance issues due to parked trucks along the frontage road. Staff confirmed the parking was occurring and no parking zone signs were authorized by Thomas Wibert, Chief of Police, on December 12, 2017 by a request from Garry Ford, P.E., City Engineer.
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:
Traffic control signs cost approximately $150 each. Sufficient funding is available in the FY17-18 approved streets and drainage budget.
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Transportation and Traffic Advisory Board unanimously approved the recommendation to City Council to amend Section 126-346 of the City of New Braunfels Code of Ordinances to restrict parking on both sides of the Southbound IH-35 Frontage Road between Conrads Lane and Oak Creek Way at their meeting on January 11, 2018.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of restricting parking on both sides of the Southbound IH-35 Frontage Road between Conrads Lane and Oak Creek Way.