ST8503-CS 870223GINN, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS
TO: Mr. Frank Trando, Interim City Manager
FROM: Ginn, Inc.
DATE: February 23, 1987
SUBJECT: Bethel School Road - Homeowners Meeting
A public meeting was held at Town Center on February 16, 1987,
concerning the Bethel School Road Improvements. All property
owners involved were notified and invited to attend.
Approximately 30 - 35 people were in attendance. We appreciate
the very positive attitude of the homeowners regarding this
project. Some pertinent questions were asked regarding a number
of items. We answered most of the questions at that time and
indicated our willingness to work with the homeowners on those
questions that were unanswerable. The following is a brief
recapitulation of the meeting.
Wayne Ginn presided at the meeting and made some opening remarks
prior to opening the meeting to questions from the audience.
Ginn's statements included:
A May 1985 citizens opinion survey indicated that a 27' wide
street was all that was needed; 100% agreed to no parking on
the street; 63% wanted sidewalk; 60% wanted sidewalk on one
side only.
February 11, 1986 Council meeting: Made and approved a
motion to construct Bethel School Road as a 27' wide
pavement, with storm drainage designed to allow for future
widening and sidewalks provided.
Initial scheduling was to design the project between
February and August 1986, with construction beginning in
September 1986. The design has been completed since
August 1986. Construction could not begin due to Lone Star
Gas Company's proposed relocation of a major 8" feed line
that supplies the City of Coppell. In order to accommodate
the citizens of Coppell during cold weather time, it was
agreed that Lone Star Gas would not begin construction until
April 1987.
The project was designed as 27' wide street, sidewalk along
the north right-of-way line, and the storm drainage system
designed for possible future widening. Ginn sees the
construction as basically two phases. Construct the north
half of the road entirely while existing traffic travels
one-way eastbound; then, transfer one-way traffic to north
side, westbound, and complete the construction of the south
half of the road.
We feel the design is within budget at this point in time.
Anticipate advertising in April or May 1987; begin
construction in mid-June 1987; and complete the project
within 270 calendar days.
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Additional items brought up by Ginn that may need citizen input
and discussion were:
Brick pavers - Streetscape plan makes no provisions for
other than at Heartz and Moore Road.
Sprinkler system - Have owners remove/relocate those
portions within City right-of-way. City
will allow a maximum of $250.00/house.
Work hours - Restrictive work hours will be Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m.; and no work on Sunday.
Landscaping - Any private landscaping (not within the City
right-of-way) if destroyed, will be replaced
in "as good" condition or "better."
Ginn concluded by reminding residents that there will be
inconvenience to citizens throughout the duration of the Lone
Star Gas relocation and the construction of Bethel School Road.
These inconveniences are inherent in construction in residential
areas.
Ginn then opened the meeting to questions from the homeowners.
Items which were addressed are as follows:
1. Gas company relocation
2. Aesthetics of "bridge" at park area
3. Bridge railing or fence at culvert, near park
4. Sprinkler systems
5. Sidewalk locations
6. Grades on the west end of Bethel School Road
7. Grading and slopes on yards
8. Homeowner's dealing with Lone Star Gas when relocation
occurs, regarding sprinkler systems
9. Sight distance problem Leavalley and Bethel
10. Street lights
11. Completion of Moore Road as how it relates to Bethel School
Road
12. Individual homeowner's questions pertaining to their property
13. Drainage concerns at miscellaneous locations
We requested, from the spokesman for the homeowners, input on
some specific issues and asked that they get back with us as
soon as possible. We will make every effort to contact those
people and address their concerns.
We received very positive feedback from all the citizens
present, and are looking forward to the successful completion of
this project.
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