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After public hearing, Denton County approves no-parking signs on Gardenia Boulevard in Savannah
Summary
Following a public hearing with neighbors and safety committee members, Denton County Commissioners Court unanimously approved installation and enforcement of no-parking signs on the main boulevard of Savannah subdivision (Gardenia Boulevard) to address overflow parking from an adjacent strip mall and emergency-access concerns.
Denton County Commissioners Court on Nov. 18 approved installation and enforcement of no-parking signs on Gardenia Boulevard between East University (US-380) and Spanish Moss Drive in the Savannah subdivision (Elm Ridge WCID #10), following a public hearing where residents and safety-committee members described parked cars blocking lanes and restricting emergency access.
Several residents spoke in favor of the restriction. David Brown described an overflow parking problem from an adjacent strip mall that pushes cars onto Gardenia, saying lane widths are about 16 feet 9 inches per direction and that parked vehicles leave insufficient room for emergency vehicles. Steven Foehner, representing Savannah’s safety committee, said the issue moved from neighbors to the police department and then to the Elm Ridge board of directors before arriving at the county; he emphasized the divided roadway’s narrow shoulders and the need to maintain emergency access.
County staff answered questions about the mapped area, noting houses do not front the specific stretch near 380 and commissioners clarified the restriction is limited to the main boulevard segment so residents’ driveway and neighborhood parking on side streets would remain available. Jennifer Bland and other residents asked whether the restriction would bar visitor parking; staff said the request was drafted to avoid preventing visitors from parking on side streets used for residential access.
The public hearing was closed and the court approved the signage proposal by unanimous vote. Commissioner Williams moved to close the hearing and later moved approval of the action; Commissioner Falconer seconded both motions.
Why it matters: County officials said the signs respond to public-safety concerns and a multi-step neighborhood process that began at a local safety committee and involved the Elm Ridge police department and homeowners association.
Next steps: County staff will implement signage and enforcement consistent with the approved scope of work.
