STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Economic and Neighborhood Vitality
AGENDA DATE: September 9, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 8
DEPARTMENT: Department of Sustainable Development and Construction
EXECUTIVE: Dr. Eric A. Johnson
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SUBJECT
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A public hearing to receive comments regarding a proposal to consider a request to change the name of Kirnwood Drive, between Hampton Road and Indian Ridge Trail, to “Dr. KD Wesley Way” and an ordinance granting the name change - NC201-001 - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information)
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BACKGROUND
On February 8, 2021, City of Dallas accepted an application for a Street Name change of Kirnwood Drive, between Hampton Road and Indian Ridge Trail, to “Dr. KD Wesley Way”.
On March 18, 2021 notification signs were put up on Kirnwood Drive, between Hampton Road and Indian Ridge Trail in accordance with Section 51A-9.503(b) of the Dallas Development Code to change the street name to “Dr. KD Wesley Way”.
The newspaper notice for April 8, 2021 Subdivision Review Committee hearing was published on March 22, 2021. Notices were sent on March 23, 2021 to 11 property owners notifying them of the proposed street name change. On April 8, 2021, the Subdivision Review Committee with the vote of 4 to 1 recommended approval of Street Name Change NC201-001.
The newspaper notice for May 20, 2021 City Plan Commission hearing was published on April 17, 2021. Notices were sent on April 19, 2021 to 11 property owners notifying them of the proposed street name change. On May 20, 2021, City Plan Commission held the case under advisement to July 1, 2021.
On July 1, 2021, the City Plan Commission with the vote of 10 to 3 recommended approval of Street Name Change NC201-001.
The following provisions require a 3/4 favorable vote of the City Council to waive the requirement.
Section 51A-9.304(b)(1) states “Except as provided in paragraph (2) a roadway must have only one name”.
(2) Different names must be given to the same roadway under the following conditions:
A. If a minor roadway deviates from its predominant course at a 90-degree angle for a distance of more than 300 feet, a different name must be used for the predominant course and for each portion of the roadway deviating from the predominant course.
B. If two segments of a minor roadway are separated by an intervening land use that prohibits vehicular passage, and if future connections of the street segments through the use is unlikely, the segments of roadway on each side of the intervening use must have different names.
C. If a street is interrupted and offsets more than 150 feet at a cross street, different names must be given to the offset street segments.
The change of Kirnwood Drive, between Hampton Road and Indian Ridge Trail to “Dr. KD Wesley Way” does not comply with Section 51A- 9.304(b)(1). The request is to change the name of part of Kirnwood Drive between Hampton Road and Indian Ridge Trail. Kirnwood Drive is between Wheatland Road and S R L Thornton Fwy. and East Kirnwood Drive is between S R L Thornton Fwy. to Concordia Lane. (please refer to “current layout table”).
The remainder part of Kirnwood Drive between Wheatland Road and Hampton Road; between Indian Ridge Trail and S R L Thornton Fwy.; and East Kirnwood Drive between S R L Thornton Fwy. and Concordia Lane will not be changed. (please refer to “post NC201-001 layout table”). The approval of this request will require a waiver for Section 51A-9.304(b)(1).
Section 51A-9.304(c)(2) states “A street name commemorating a person, or a historic site or area is prohibited until at least two years after the death of the person to be honored or the occurrence of the event to be commemorated.”
The change of Kirnwood Drive, between Hampton Road and Indian Ridge Trail, to “Dr. KD Wesley Way” does not comply with Section 51A- 9.304(c)(2) as he passed away on November 19, 2019. The approval of this request will require a waiver for Section 51A-9.304(c)(2).
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On April 8, 2021, the Subdivision Review Committee with the vote of 4 to 1 recommended approval of the Street Name Change of Kirnwood Drive, between Hampton Road and Indian Ridge Trail, to “Dr. KD Wesley Way”.
On July 1, 2021, the City Plan Commission with the vote of 10 to 3 recommended approval of the Street Name Change of Kirnwood Drive, between Hampton Road and Indian Ridge Trail, to “Dr. KD Wesley Way”.
FISCAL INFORMATION
This action has no cost consideration to the City; new street blades are to be prepared and paid for by the applicant.
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