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Britton Downs residents press for school drop-off parking restrictions during Nolensville public hearing
Summary
Homeowners from Britton Downs and Bridal Downs urged the Board to extend and adjust parking-restriction signage near Sunset Elementary and Sunset Middle to reduce unsafe drop-off and pickup patterns.
Residents of Britton Downs and nearby Bridal Downs pressed the Nolensville Board of Commissioners on June 5 to adopt targeted parking-restriction changes around the Sunset Elementary and Sunset Middle walkways to reduce dangerous student drop-off and pickup behavior.
Gary Garrison, speaking for the Britton Downs Homeowners Association, described parents parking near the sidewalk connection to schools and children crossing mid-block. He said the HOA asked the town to align signage with school bell times and to extend no-parking signage to cover both pedestrian entry points.
Garrison asked the town to consider no-parking enforcement during school hours and to set afternoon restrictions later than existing rules. "We're asking for at least an adjustment to 02:30 to 04:30," Garrison said, citing a 3:50 p.m. elementary dismissal time and parents who linger beyond current posted restrictions.
Jason Richardson, who lives on Queen Anne's Court, told commissioners the cul-de-sac sits immediately across the crosswalk and expressed concern that parked cars and a resulting crowd of pickup drivers could create a hazard for children. He asked that signage be designed to fit the neighborhood's character and not look like commercial signage.
What happened The public hearing on Ordinance 25-23 (amending town code on parking in the affected neighborhoods) drew multiple residents. Commissioners heard specific location recommendations (by parcel addresses) and a request to enforce restrictions "only when school is in session" to avoid interfering with moving trucks or lawn services.
Staff involvement Planning and public works staff (including Enoch) joined on-site meetings with neighborhood representatives to map possible sign locations and to provide bell-time data. Staff indicated they could adjust signage to match school bell times and recommended targeted enforcement during school days.
Next steps Commissioners closed the public hearing at the June 5 meeting and left the item for subsequent consideration; staff will incorporate the neighborhood's requested time windows, signage placement and enforcement options in a follow-up report.
Ending Residents said the changes are intended to prevent near-miss traffic incidents and protect small children walking or scooting between the neighborhood and the schools.
