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Ken Griffin - Re: Coppell Road
From: Paul Weiser <boulder@verizon.net>
To: Keith Marvin <kmarvin@ci.coppell.tx.us>
Date: 7/14/2008 4:42 PM
Subject: Re: Coppell Road
CC: Ken Griffin <KGRIFFIN@ci.coppell.tx.us>
Dear Mr. Marvin,
Thanks for your quick reply. I also phoned, but only because the out-of-office message for Mr. Griffin
didn't indicate that his email was also forwarded.
Your help will be appreciated.
Sincerely,
- Paul Weiser
Keith Marvin wrote:
Mr. Weiser,
Ken is out of the office this week, but I will have the inspector evaluate the placement of the dirt piles.
Thank you for bringing these concerns to our attention. Please feel free to contact me with any additional concerns that arise during the project.
Keith Marvin, P.E.
Project Engineer
(972) 304-3681
Paul Weiser <boulder@verizon.net> 7/13/2008 7:08 PM >>>
Dear Mr. Griffin,
I regret to have to say that the dirt piles have (been) built up again
to the point that they're a hazard, blocking visibility for drivers
exiting the Golden Triangle mobile home park. This was one of the
reasons I felt that directing the contractor to remove them was not a
practical solution: it places me (and/or other residents) in the
position of having to periodically complain to the city, you in the
position of having to respond to the complaints, and the contractor in
the position of having to either work less efficiently or constantly try
to get away with what he knows he's not supposed to do. But I do agree
that the mirror was not a good solution, either.
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One thing that would help and *is* signage would be to temporarily cover
the existing stop sign at the Golden Triangle park entrance (301 S
Coppell Rd) and place a temporary stop sign right where cars leaving the
park are about to turn onto the eastern lane of S Coppell. The reason
for this is that, even with perfect visibility, the tendency is for
drivers to stop at the existing stop sign at the bottom of the incline,
then stop again as they're about to turn - either to get a better view
or because they suddenly note that there's a vehicle coming. In my
experience, this results in rear-end collisions when drivers, having
stopped at the stop sign, press on looking right, assuming the car ahead
will be gone. This will no longer be necessary when the western lane of
S Coppell is the traffic lane. One disadvantage is that it will require
some cars to stop on the incline, which can be slippery when wet, muddy,
or icy. But we've always had to deal with that. The improvement with
real storm sewers instead of bar ditches - eliminating the lake that
forms there after heavy rain - is well worth it!
Thanks in advance for your help.
Sincerely,
- Paul Weiser, 301 S Coppell #36
Ken Griffin wrote:
Thank you for your in the field observations on Coppell Road. I've
instructed my inspector to work with the contractor to relocate the
visibility obstructions that you mentioned in your email. Relocating
the obstructions is a better option than a mirror. Mirrors can cause
a severe problem at times during the day when the sun reflects off
them and directs the sun into the drivers eyes.
If you should have any additional questions or concerns, please
contact me at your convenience.
Ken Griffin, P. E.
Director of Engineering & Public Works
972-304-3686
kgriffin@ci.coppell.tx.us
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