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 along Hudson Lane and Dexters Place.
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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 along Hudson Lane and Dexters Place on November 12, 2018.
Engineering staff received a request from the Fire Marshal to restrict parking along one side of Hudson Lane and Dexters Place. This request is because these roadways are narrow and there needs to be enough room for a fire apparatus to safely travel. Both Hudson Lane and Dexters Place are approximately 22 feet wide. A parked vehicle is approximately 8 feet wide. Vehicles parked on both sides of these roads do not allow for the 10 feet of travel room required for a fire apparatus.
Field observations were conducted to determine the most appropriate side of the road to restrict parking. Based on the result of these investigations, staff recommended restricting parking along the west side of Hudson Lane and the south side of Dexters Place. After public input at the Transportation & Traffic Advisory Board meeting and discussions with the Fire Marshal, the recommendation has been revised to restrict parking along the commercial property at 1368 Dexters Place. These locations were selected because that is where the fire hydrants are located; therefore, there is less available parking along the sides of the streets where the no parking zone is proposed.
Notices were mailed to property owners that are adjacent to the proposed parking restriction prior to this City Council meeting.
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 FY18-19 approved streets and drainage budget.
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Transportation and Traffic Advisory Board unanimously approved a parking restriction along only the west side of Hudson Lane at their meeting on October 18, 2018.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of establishing a no parking zone along the west side of Hudson Lane and the south side of Dexters Place at 1368 Dexters Place.