Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Garry Ford, P.E., City Engineer
Contact Info
(830) 221-4020 - gford@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval of the first reading of an ordinance to combine a portion of Parking by Permit Area J with Parking by Permit Area B and combine Parking by Permit Area F and a portion of Parking by Permit Area J into existing Parking by Permit Area C.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
Council District: 5
Engineering staff received a request from the City Secretary to review multiple parking by permit areas to possibly consolidate some areas that are adjacent. Staff reviewed the request, taking into consideration the requirements in Sec. 126-354(d)(2)(a) that parking by permit areas be of contiguous commercial or residential use.
The existing Parking by Permit Area J is not contiguous and is located with a portion on S. Union Avenue, adjacent to Parking by Permit Area B, and a portion on N. Liberty Avenue, adjacent to Parking by Permit Area C.
The existing Parking by Permit Area F is immediately adjacent to and forms a contiguous area with the existing Parking by Permit Area C.
After a review of the request, staff determined that it would be appropriate and consistent with the requirements for a contiguous area specified in ordinance to:
• Combine the portion of Parking by Permit Area J on S. Union Avenue with Parking by Permit Area B and
• Combine Parking by Permit Area F and the portion of Parking by Permit Area J on N. Liberty Avenue into existing Parking by Permit Area C.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
Envision New Braunfels: Action 7.58: Develop a survey/study to evaluate the signage of the city streets, Downtown traffic circle, county roads and Interstate Highway 35, including wayfinding, street names, and regulatory signage. Within the next three years. Based on the recommendations from the study, begin implementation of approved changes.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Traffic control signs cost approximately $150 each. Sufficient funding is available in the FY 2021 approved streets and drainage budget.
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends combining the portion of Parking by Permit Area J on S. Union Avenue with Parking by Permit Area B and combining Parking by Permit Area F and the portion of Parking by Permit Area J on N. Liberty Avenue into existing Parking by Permit Area C.