File #: 2021-3362    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Public Hearing
File created: 11/9/2021 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 12/14/2021 Final action:
Title: Commission District(s): 3 & 7 Traffic Calming Petition - Snapfinger Lake Drive, Wesley Bend & Horseshoe Court off Snapfinger Road.
Attachments: 1. Snapfinger Lake Dr Design 08-15-15 Removal, 2. Snapfinger Lake Dr, Wesley Bnd & Horseshoe Ct Design Replacement

Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Public Works - Transportation

SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): 3 & 7
Traffic Calming Petition - Snapfinger Lake Drive, Wesley Bend & Horseshoe Court off Snapfinger Road.
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Information Contact: David Pelton
Phone Number: (770) 492-5206
PURPOSE:
To consider accepting the removal and replacement of the traffic calming plan in Traffic Calming District 08-15-15 and initiating the final petition process for Traffic Calming in Land Lot 95 of the 15th District on Snapfinger Lake Drive, Wesley Bend & Horseshoe Court off Snapfinger Road.

NEED/IMPACT:
Speeding was confirmed on Snapfinger Lake Drive, Wesley Bend & Horseshoe Court off Snapfinger Road, which met the criteria for traffic calming measures. Splitter and center islands were installed, and the neighborhood is seeking a revised traffic calming option. A petition to keep the splitter and center islands and add speed tables is requested by stakeholders.
The initiator(s) from the neighborhood met with the design engineer for this affected area to discuss the alternative methods of traffic calming available to them and then to review the proposed plans. The initiator(s) took this information back to their neighborhood, and they conveyed to staff that they are in support of the attached proposed design moving forward to the petition process.
This public hearing has been advertised and appropriate signs have been posted notifying residents in the area. The initiator(s) will have 90 days to acquire 65% valid "yes" signatures from the property owners in the affected area.
FISCAL IMPACT:
If the petition passes and a special tax district is adopted under a future agenda item, the installation cost to the County will be $29,330.00.

RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
Accept the removal and replacement of the attached traffic calming plan and start the 90-day petition process for Traffic Calming in L...

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