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Residents, HOA and TAC weigh accessibility concerns and petitions over Tanyard Springs speed humps
Summary
At the June 16 TAC meeting, a Tanyard Springs resident said new speed humps block her handicapped-accessible vehicle; the HOA supported considering alternatives. Staff said a resident petition from the HOA is required for removal and the city will review alternatives and legal questions.
Residents and the homeowners association urged the Transportation Advisory Committee on June 16 to reconsider recently installed speed humps in the Tanyard Springs (also referred to as Tenured Springs in some meeting references) subdivision after a family said the new humps prevent a modified handicapped vehicle from accessing their home.
Brianna Shaffrin, who identified herself as a Tanyard Springs resident and special-needs parent, told the committee the family’s modified vehicle “costs more than $90,000” and cannot clear the height of the newly installed humps, limiting the family’s access and creating a safety concern if the subdivision entrance were blocked. She asked the committee to consider alternative traffic-calming measures and offered to provide DOT guidance and technical materials to staff.
Garth Yelti, representing the Tenured/Tanyard Springs HOA, said the HOA supports reviewing alternatives and noted enforcement of on-street parking is a separate, ongoing issue. City staff said the city maintains the humps and that removal would require a petition signed by affected residents or an HOA action. Staff also said they will consult the city attorney (Mister Carter) about ADA or Fair Housing implications and invited the resident to submit technical alternatives by email to TAC@SpringHillTN.org.
The committee did not take a formal vote. Members said they want to see alternatives from the resident and a formal petition from the HOA before removing the humps; they also suggested staff perform a site visit and consult the legal office about potential federal or state accessibility obligations.
