Devonshire 1-CS020115COPPELL
MEMORANDUM
FROM THE
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
To:
From:
Date:
RE:
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Teresa Turner, E.I.T., Graduate Engineeg'~-~
January 15, 2002
Parking Study
Devonshire Subdivision
This study is in response to a caller who lives in the Devonshire Subdivision. Her concern was
with on-street parking on a curve near the intersection of Halifax Drive and Hartford Circle. She
stated that she has witnessed school buses having difficulty negotiating the curve when there were
oncoming vehicles.
OBSERVATION
The Devonshire Subdivision is located east of Coppell Road and is comprised of more than 75
lots. The main entrance to the subdivision is from Coppell Road on Halifax Drive. There is
another entrance into the neighborhood from the north through the Forest Cove Subdivision.
Halifax is the main residential collector and it intersects with Hartford Circle 160 feet east of
Coppell Road before making a sharp turn to the north. Hartford Circle is not heavily traveled
since it is a cul-de-sac. The streets are concrete with curb and gutter and are 26 feet wide.
COMMENTS
In observing the location I have witnessed at least two vehicles parked along the curve at any
given time. On one occasion it was necessary for me to wait for an oncoming vehicle before
turning into the curve. Localized restrictions of on-street parking in residential areas tends to
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simply move the problem to another location. However, this situation may warrant it since this
is the main entrance to the subdivision and it must remain passable for emergency vehicles and
school buses. See attached map of suggested parking restrictions if deemed necessary.
A change in the Coppell City Ordinance Sec. 8-3-1 "No parking on specific streets and in certain
school zones" would be required for the signs to be legal and enforceable.
Attachments
U:\TTURNER\Counts&Warmnts\TS No Parking on Halifax. DOC
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NEWPORT DR
ARR1NGTON DR
FLEETWOOD COVE