ST9602-CS000705F~om: "Fraydon Nafissiazar" <FNAFIaS@dot.state.~x.u$>
To: City_of_OoppelI.Town_Oenter(kgriffin)
Date: Wed, Jul 5, 2000 1:26 PM
Subject: OMACI PROaECT # 10
Ken,
Attached please find the e-mail message that I sent to Ivan Nicodemus (PME) on Wednesday June 28,
2000. I intended to send you a copy of the text. However, I was only able today to get your e-mail
address.
If you have any comments or questions, you may reach me at 214-320-4434.
Thanks
Fraydon Nafissi
From: Fraydon Nafissi (Fraydon Nafissiazar)
To: inet:cmaq@onramp.net
Date: 6/28/00 3:50PM
Subject: CMAQ Project ~10
Ivan,
I had a telephone conversation with Ken Griffin (City of Coppell) this morning
in regard to project #10. The following are the issues that we discussed that
I want you to be informed of:
1.As per City of Coppell they have not received the 100% complete plan
submittal while they are very interested in providing their comments. I think
they should have a lot to say about the proposed TCP in the set and handling
of the temporary signal.
2.City mentioned that most of their previous comments have not been addressed.
3.City feels comfortable with the proposed retaining wall by the median on
MacArthur. For them it is very important to preserve as many trees in the
median area as possible, and retaining wall (to them) is apparently the best
alternative to achieve that goal.
However, there are some issues and facts. First of all, minimum 0.5-meter
clear zone, from curb face, must be provided for safety reason. Ironically,
this requirement will move the wall back to where there is more likelihood of
the wall cutting into tree roots, (during wall excavation and construction),
causing serious damage to the very trees that city wishes to save! Secondly,
the necessity of such a wall is absolutely in question. Because, based on the
existing and the future contour lines shown on the Layout, the difference in
elevations between the highest point in the median and the top of curb is only
0.5 meters (within a 2-meter distance), that could be graded by a very safe
1-to-4-slope. Note that this is the same slope that is on the other side of
the trees and has proven to be stable. Thirdly, the remaining trees will end
up being right in the middle of the median, why should one side have curb and
the other side retaining wall!!
Also, the set is full of deficiencies that need to be fixed. Therefore, we
are asking for a meeting with all agencies involved.
Thanx,
CC: Moosa Saghian