Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Garry Ford, City Engineer
Contact Info
(830) 221-4020 - gford@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Discuss and consider 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 500 block of Hill Avenue.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
Council District: 6
City Council approved the first reading (5-1) of an ordinance to amend Section 126-346 of the Code of Ordinances to restrict parking on both sides of the 500 block of Hill Avenue on April 23, 2018.
Engineering staff received a request from multiple property owners in the 500 block of Hill Avenue to create a new parking by permit area. A parking study was completed as a requirement of this parking by permit request and found that the occupancy requirements listed in Section 126-354 (d)(2) of the Code of Ordinances were not met for this area. The Transportation and Traffic Advisory Board recommended a parking restriction in this block in lieu of a new parking by permit area at their meeting on March 12, 2018. Residents in attendance at this meeting were in support of this recommendation.
The 500 block of Hill Avenue varies in width from 17-19 feet and has a speed limit of 30 mph. This request is to restrict parking along both sides of the road, which would allow for the free flow of traffic in both directions.
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 recommended a parking restriction in this block in lieu of a new parking by permit area at their meeting on March 12, 2018.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of restricting parking on both sides of the 500 block of Hill Avenue.