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Smithville staff proposes street-name changes to reduce addressing confusion
Summary
City staff urged the Planning and Zoning Commission to standardize several street names (Fourth Street Terrace, Commercial Street/Avenue and the segment at Shamrock) to avoid duplicate names and addressing errors; staff will prepare formal paperwork for the next meeting and notify affected property owners.
Jack, a city staff member, told the Smithville Planning and Zoning Commission on June 24 that staff would like recommendations to resolve several street-name and addressing inconsistencies as the town grows. "The thought would be we could remove the street and just call it Fourth Terrace," he said, citing confusion between the plat name and current signage.
Why it matters: Staff said inconsistent names and numbering can create mail-delivery and emergency-response confusion as Commercial Street/Avenue extends and new development comes online.…
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