Agenda Information Sheet
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
CM/ ACM: Jon Fortune, ACM
Date: April 11, 2017
SUBJECT
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Receive a report, hold discussion and give staff direction regarding prohibiting parking along Denton Street from Oak Street to Hickory Street and Texas Street from Vine Street to Frame Street.
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BACKGROUND
City of Denton has been experiencing substantial growth similar to other cities in the North Texas region. This growth has burdened the existing public infrastructure which has resulted in inadequate or insufficient parking and traffic congestion, particularly in the older areas of the City. On-street parking demand in certain areas of the City, especially close to the two universities (UNT and TWU) and in the downtown area is very high.
Within the older areas of the City, the transportation network comprises of streets that were designed and constructed decades ago. Many street segments are narrow and cannot accommodate on-street parking while maintaining clear minimum access for emergency vehicles. The subject street segments are narrow streets that cannot accommodate on-street parking and maintain emergency vehicle access. On one hand, restricting parking along street segments in the sensitive areas is highly undesirable while on the other hand, public safety is an important aspect and providing access for emergency vehicles is an essential function served by City streets.
Staff is currently in the process of evaluating whether a comprehensive approach is required and the feasibility of implementing it throughout the City. In the meantime staff will continue to review safety and emergency access concerns from residents that may require implementation of parking restriction along specific street segments.
Texas Street
On April 20, 2016, the Lonestar Apartments located at 600 Texas St. experienced a fire caused by a lightning strike. Several units were destroyed and all residents were displaced due to the damage. Continued weat...
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