Item 7A Memo Item 7A
M E M O R A N D U M
(Aug 2, 2022)
To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
From: Rob Cohen, Director of Public Works
Subject: Ordinance No. 1261, 1st Reading, amending Chapter 18,
Section 18-79 of the Southlake City Code establishing a
new speed limit on a portion of North White Chapel
Boulevard between Southlake Boulevard (FM 1709) and
State Highway (SH) 114 to 35 miles per hour
Action
Requested: Ordinance No. 1261, 1st Reading, amending Chapter 18,
Section 18-79 of the Southlake City Code establishing a
new speed limit on a portion of North White Chapel
Boulevard between Southlake Boulevard (FM 1709) and
State Highway (SH) 114 to 35 miles per hour
Background
Information: North White Chapel Boulevard from Southlake Boulevard to
State Highway 114 was recently widened from a 2-lane rural
section to a four-lane divided arterial roadway.
The engineer of record evaluated sight visibility restraints and
existing speed limit along North White Chapel Boulevard from
Emerald Boulevard to Highland Street. The widening of the
roadway section, restricted right-of-way width, and existing
speed limit of 40 MPH generate sight visibility issues along
this section of North White Chapel Boulevard.
The engineer of record and a third-party consultant
determined that some minor signing and striping modifications
along with changing the speed limit to 35 MPH would alleviate
the sight visibility concerns.
Reducing the speed limit to 35 MPH is still in line with the
design speed for a 4-lane divided arterial (35-40 MPH) as
stated in the City’s Mobility Master Plan. The reduction of the
speed limit and the pavement marking modifications will
provide sufficient sight distance along this section of North
White Chapel Boulevard.
Financial
Considerations: None
Strategic Link: The ordinance links to the City’s strategy map relative to the
focus areas of Safety and Security and Mobility. The specific
corporate objectives that are met by this ordinance are C1
“Achieve the highest standards of safety and security and
provide travel convenience within city and region” and C2
“Provide travel convenience withing the City & region”.
Citizen Input/
Board Review: None
Legal Review: Yes, City Attorney reviewed Ordinance No. 1261.
Alternatives: The City Council may approve or deny Ordinance No. 1261
Supporting
Documents: Ordinance No. 1261
Letter from Engineer of Record
Staff
Recommendation: Approving Ordnance 1261, 1st Reading, Approve a Speed
Limit Ordinance Amending Chapter 18, Section 18-79 of the
Southlake City Code establishing a new speed limit on a
portion of North White Chapel Boulevard
Staff Contact: Rob Cohen, Director of Public Works