Transportation commission recommends midblock streetlight on Palermo Trail over homeowner objections

The Flower Mound Transportation Commission voted 4-2 on April 8 to recommend that staff proceed with installing a new streetlight midblock between 6637 and 6641 Palermo Trail in the Terracina subdivision.

Town transportation staff presented a field evaluation showing the existing streetlight spacing in that segment of Palermo Trail exceeds the town design standard of 600 feet, calling the distance between the existing poles about 680 feet. Thomas (Town of Flower Mound transportation staff) told the commission, "This location meets the town's streetlight standards and placement," and staff recommended adding the midblock fixture to improve nighttime visibility for pedestrians and drivers.

The commission discussion centered on two issues: the technical finding that the midblock gap met the town standard for a new light and residents' complaints that the installation proceeded without adequate direct notification to the homeowners most affected. David Kumar, who identified himself as the resident at 6637 Palermo Trail, told the commission he was "here tonight to protest the light that's proposed to be installed right…