SW0801-CS090721 (3)(9/2812009) DiWanna Baskins -Denton Tap Sidewalk Project
From: DiWanna Baskins
To: isoclip~aol.com
Date: 7/21/20091:09 PM
Subject: Denton Tap Sidewalk Project
Hello Ron and Deb!
It was my pleasure meeting you today. It's nice to meet face to face instead of always communicating through a-mail or
phone!
To clear up your concerns or any misconceptions, Iwant to send this to you.
Regarding the plan sheet that was sent, disregard the detail(s) on the bottom portion of the page. The detail(s) are
inaccurate and should have been omitted. The top portion shows the layout of the sidewalk. The sidewalk layout is the
pertinent portion of the drawing. We are in the preliminary stages of layout and design and that was an error.
The sidewalk easement gives the city permission to build the sidewalk on your property. We are notacquiring Right- of-
Way,which would decrease your property acreage. The easement also gives us permission in the future to repair the
sidewalk. The sidewalk will connect to the walk that currently exists on the bridge and continue to the pavers abutting
Meadowcreek. Maintenance of the grassy areas (referred to as "surface" areas in the easement document) will continue to
be your responsibility.
The sidewalk becomes the City of Coppell's responsibility. Any activity that results in injury caused by the sidewalk is the
City of Coppell's responsibility.
A retaining wall probably will not be necessary. I did not see any signs of erosion. The soil that will be disturbed to build
the sidewalk should be minimal. However, if that changes and a retaining wall is needed, the city will be indirect contact
with you and we will make sure that you are included on every aspect of the retaining wall.
A rail or some sort of buffer will be included. The "some sort of buffer" refers to what we discussed in the field if we had
raised concrete to where the rail or similar is attached. Again, you will be included on every aspect of the rail. The city
does not want to add any obstructions to the sight distance at that intersection. So, as we brainstorm solutions, you will be
included and hopefully give us feedback on what we present to you.
We will restore the areas we disturb to the original condition or better. I will put a note down that you are requesting
bermuda sod on the sloped portion of your property, near the sidewalk. The grassy area already has traces of bermuda
mixed in with other grass. That should not be a problem to put down bermuda sod.
Again, it was my pleasure meeting both of you! If I left out any other concern, let me know so that I can address it.
Thanks! !
Sincerely,
DiWanna Baskins
Graduate Engineer
Engineering Department
(P)972-304-3562
(F)972-304-3570
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