39-03 Resolution
RECORD OF RESOLUTIONS
Dayton Legal Blank, Inc., Form No_ 30045
Resolution No. ~9-0~ Passed ,20_
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE TARA HILL DRIVE
TRAFFIC CALMING TASK FORCE AND CREATING THE GOALS
AND ACTIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE
TARA HILL DRIVE TRAFFIC CALMING PLAN
WHEREAS, Tara Hill Drive, which extends from Muirfield Drive on the west to
Coffman Road on the east, is a collector street providing access to several connected
neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, Tara Hill Drive residents have experienced increased speeds and volumes
on their street, resulting in expressed concerns for pedestrian safety and prompting a
petition that City Council initiate action to calm traffic on Tara Hill Drive; and
WHEREAS, City Council commissioned a comprehensive traffic study to evaluate
Tara Hill Drive for traffic calming; and
WHEREAS, completion of Stage 1 of the Study revealed that the average recorded
traffic volume on Tara Hill Drive is approximately 4,100 vehicles per day, the average
85th percentile speed is 36 miles per hour, and an average of21.5 % of the volume is
documented to be through traffic; and
WHEREAS, based upon the criteria set forth in the adopted City of Dublin Traffic
Calming Policy, Tara Hill Drive warrants traffic calming; and
WHEREAS, the initial Stage 2 findings ofthe Study have identified that approximately
20% of total traffic from Tara Hill Drive may be diverted to other adjoining
neighborhood streets should traffic calming devices be implemented; and
WHEREAS, City Council has determined this diversion of traffic is not a desired
outcome and requires in-depth analysis and collective neighborhood involvement; and
WHEREAS, City Council has determined that a Tara Hill Drive Traffic Calming Task
Force should be established to organize and create community leadership within a Study
Area bounded by Post Road to the south, Coffman Road to the east, Muirfield Drive to
the west, and Brand Road to the north,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Dublin,
/ of the elected members concurring, that:
Section 1, The Tara Hill Drive Traffic Calming Task Force (the "Task Force") shall
be appointed by City Council following solicitation of interested neighborhood
participants. The Task Force shall be comprised of nine individuals: two members of
City Council, two residents of Tara Hill Drive, and one representative from each of the
following subdivisions located within the Study Area: Hemingway Village, Shannon
Glen, Indian Run Meadows, Dublinshire/Woods of Dublinshire, and Earlington
Village/Villas ofEarlington,
Section 2, All meetings of the Task Force shall be open to the public,
Section 3, At the first Task Force meeting, the Task Force shall consider the results
of Stage 1 and the initial findings of Stage 2 of the Tara Hill Drive Comprehensive
Traffic Calming Study, and review an expanded scope of services that will identify
improvements to mitigate the potential impacts of diverted traffic within the Study Area,
Section 4, The Task Force shall meet regularly, approximately once per month, to
consider findings, impacts and mitigating efforts, and direct the study team,
RECORD OF RESOLUTIONS
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Section 5, The Task Force members shall report back to interested parties in their
respective subdivisions to coordinate neighborhood communication and information,
Section 6, The Task Force shall meet to provide input and gamer community
consensus to, ultimately, recommend to City Council a comprehensive traffic-calming
plan for the entire Study Area.
Section 7, The Task Force shall be chaired by one of its members, specifically
appointed by City Council.
Section 8, The Task Force members shall not be compensated for this service,
Section 9, The Task Force shall be technically supported by appropriate City staff,
particularly the Engineering Division, and the selected consultant.
Section 10, The Task Force shall provide its report and recommendation to the City
Council not later than May 17, 2004,
Section 11. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage, in accordance
with Section 4,04(a) of the Revised Charter.
Passed this U-rh. day of Or!,-tO h d ,2003,
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Mayor - Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
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Clerk of Council
I hereby certify that copIes of this
Ordinance/Resolution were posted in the
City of Dublin in accordance with Section
731.25 of the Ohio Revised Code,