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Police and engineers recommend 50-foot no-parking setback after Scenic Drive sight-distance study
Summary
Rowlett police and city engineers reported vehicles parked near curves on Scenic Drive reduced sight distance below safety thresholds; sticker enforcement produced near-term compliance and staff proposed an ordinance to allow no-parking signs placed 50 feet from intersections, with authority for the city engineer to adjust signs based on safety determinations.
Rowlett police and city engineering staff told the council that parked vehicles on Scenic Drive between Cabot Cove and Chimneywood Drive were reducing sight distance below the 130-foot braking and reaction distance used for safe vehicle operation. "We performed a field analysis and it was determined by engineering and PD that parked vehicles were reducing the available sight distance below the distance necessary for safe driver perception, reaction, and braking," Chief Kenny said, describing the initial review and enforcement steps.
Staff said night-shift patrol stickered about 12 vehicles the first day or two, which produced near-term compliance; engineering measurements showed a middle-lane sight distance of roughly 133.9 feet after signage. Engineer Gary Anna said staff installed no-parking signs at the problem locations and proposed a future ordinance authorizing the city engineer to place or move signs to a 50-foot no-parking setback without returning to council every time. Council members asked staff to coordinate outreach with nearby apartment managers and return with an ordinance for formal consideration.
