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 126-354 of the City of New Braunfels Code of Ordinances to create Parking by Permit Area N.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
Council District: 6
City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance to amend Section 126-354 of the City of New Braunfels Code of Ordinances to create a new Parking by Permit Area N on April 23, 2018.
Staff has received a request from multiple property owners along West Jahn Street to create a new parking by permit area. The requested time for parking by permit is year-round, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The requested area consists of single-family homes.
A signed petition has been received from the property owners and residents requesting the creation of a new parking by permit area on both sides of West Jahn Street from South Academy Avenue to the railroad tracks daily between 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., year-round.
The proposed designated parking by permit area is a contiguous residential area and matches the schedule of existing parking by permit areas. Over two-thirds of the affected residents have submitted a signed statement of the following:
We the undersigned are residents and/or property owners of the proposed designated permit area described in this application. We understand that: (i) if this area is designated, certain restrictions will be placed upon on-street parking within the area; (ii) residents and/or residential property owners of the area will be entitled to obtain a limited number of parking permits exempting their vehicles from such parking restrictions, but if a resident and/or property owner owns a vehicle without having a permit displayed, that vehicle will be subject to the parking restrictions; (iii) parking permits will be issued for a term of one year and require replacement each year; (iv) the cost of issuing the annual parking permits will be paid by the residents and/or property owners.
A parking study was completed during a concert at a local venue that the requestors say that most of the parking comes from in January 2018. The results of the study show that the occupancy requirements listed in Section 126-354 (d)(2) of the Code of Ordinances were met for West Jahn Street during this study period.
A public hearing on the application shall be conducted by City Council. Notices of the public hearing were mailed to all property owners (as shown on the latest tax roll) and residents 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 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 126-354 of the City of New Braunfels Code of Ordinances to create a new Parking by Permit Area N by a vote of five in favor at their meeting on March 8, 2018.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the creation of a new parking by permit area on both sides of West Jahn Street from South Academy Avenue to the railroad tracks.