A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TRAFFIC CALMING PLAN FOR THE TOWN MAINTAINED SECTION OF DOGWOOD ACRES DRIVE AND AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH DESIGN OF THE TRAFFIC CALMING PLAN (2006-01-09/R-15)

WHEREAS, on May 9, 2005, the Council approved the Special Use Permit application for the Southern Community Park, which stipulated that the traffic calming plan for Dogwood Acres Drive be approved by the Council; and

WHEREAS, on November 21, 2005, the Council received a report from the Manager including details of traffic calming plan for the Town maintained section of Dogwood Acres Drive;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council approves a traffic calming plan on the Town maintained section of Dogwood Acres Drive with the following traffic calming elements:

· Three speed tables (raised crosswalks).

· One intersection crosswalk at the entrance to the parking lot constructed with materials that are of a different texture and look than the road surface.

· In-street pedestrian crosswalk signs.

· Signs including advance warning and at raised crosswalks.

· Stop signs warning trail users to stop prior to crossing Dogwood Acres Drive.

· Landscaping and fencing to prevent park patrons from crossing at locations other than the established crosswalks.

· No parking anytime restrictions on both sides of Dogwood Acres Drive within the Park area.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council authorizes the Manager to proceed with the design of a traffic calming plan for the Town maintained section of Dogwood Acres Drive.

This the 9^th day of January, 2006.