ST9301A-CS 951016October 16, 1995
Mr. Bud Beene, P.E.
Dallas County Public Works
411 Elm Street
Dallas, Texas 75202
RE: Sandy Lake Road ST 93-01 & ST 93-01a
Dear Mr. Beene:
This letter is written in response to our last joint meeting in which we discussed whether the
City desired Dallas County to provide an estimate on the cost to acquire the right-of-way for
Sandy Lake Road. Dallas County had stated that it has a Right-of-Way Department and would
be willing to look at its ability to secure the right-of-way at the City's cost. This letter is written
to request that the County pursue an investigation as to whether or not it would be feasible or
timely for the County to acquire the right-of-way. Once that determination has been made, then
the City would like an opportunity to either agree or disagree to have the County acquire the
right-of-way.
On another matter discussed at the joint meeting, the City of Coppell requested that additional
sidewalks be included on the east side of the proposed bridge over the Elm Fork of the Trinity
River. Upon investigation of the plans, it was noted that the City of Coppell is building wider
outside lanes to accommodate bicycle traffic and also Carrollton is providing sidewalks across
the bridge. However, once you clear the east side of the bridge there is approximately 400 feet
to the relocated Park Road entrance. In this 400 feet there is neither wider lanes nor off street
sidewalks. Because of safety concerns associated with bringing bicycles and/or pedestrians
across the bridge and then not allowing them the opportunity to proceed in a easterly direction
to the park entrance, the City of Coppell respectfully request that the County investigate the
possibility of installing sidewalks from the east end of the proposed bridge to the west side of
Park Road. This request would be for both the north and south side of Sandy Lake in this area.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter. If you should have any additional questions
or need any additional information please feel free to contact me at your convenience.
Sincerely,
Kenneth M. Griffin, P.E.
Assistant City Manager/City Engineer