Gibbs Station 2-CS100212MEMORANDUM
FROM THE
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
To: Libby Ball, City Secretary
From: Ken Griffin, P.E., Director of Engineering/Public Works
Date: February 12, 2010
RE: Installation of a Multi -way Stop Sign at the Intersection of Gibbs Crossing and
Village Parkway
I have performed an engineering investigation of the intersection of Gibbs Crossing and
Village Parkway and determined that sight visibility from eastbound Gibbs Crossing looking
north on Village Parkway is inadequate to safely enter the intersection based on the curvature
of Village Parkway and existing trees. There is less than 200 feet of visibility from Gibbs
Crossing looking north on Village Parkway. The City of Coppell Subdivision Regulations
require a minimum of 200 feet sight visibility for a safe intersection.
Based on my engineering investigation, I then reviewed the multi -way stop sign application
that is provided for in the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices ( TMUTCD).
Section 2B.07 of the TMUTCD states in section C under the option criteria, that a multi -way
stop sign may be considered at "locations where a road user after stopping cannot see
conflicting traffic and is not able to safely negotiate the intersection unless conflicting cross
traffic is also required to stop ". Based on the lack of adequate sight distance and in
accordance with section 8 -2 -2 of the City of Coppell Code of Ordinances, I am authorizing the
installation of a multi -way stop sign at the intersection of Gibbs Crossing and Village
Parkway.
In accordance with section 8- 2 -10A, I am providing you a copy of this memo so that it can be
filed and maintained as part of the official papers of the office of the City Secretary.
"CITY OF COPPELL ENGINEERING - EXCELLENCE BY DESIGN"