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Friday, June 6, 2008
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City establishes whistle-free zones for three rail crossings
City officials have notified railroads passing through Lewisville of three new Quiet Zones designed to minimize the noise impact of trains on local residents. Effective July 1, non-emergency whistles will be prohibited at all times as trains approach street-level crossings on Garden Ridge Boulevard, McGee Lane and Summit Avenue. Notice was sent earlier this year to Kansas City Southern Railway and the Federal Railroad Administration, and no comments were offered by either entity. Traffic safety devices already are in place at all three crossings that are designed to prevent drivers from crossing the tracks when a train is approaching.
Media contact: City Engineer T.S. Kumar, 972.219.3487
Resident urged to verify permit, venting for roof repairs
City inspectors have processed more than 500 roof replacement permits this year, largely due to damage caused by spring storms. Officials caution residents to ensure that contractors receive a permit from the city prior to beginning work on their roof, and also to ensure that vents are properly re-attached after the roof work.
Inspectors say that it is common practice for roofer to lift the gas furnace and gas water heater flues to get under the flashing while replacing the roof, but in some cases the vents are lifting enough to separate. This separation causes carbon monoxide gases to vent into the attic or garage area, depending upon the location of the vents.
Homeowners who have had a roof replacement are urged to check the venting or have the contractor verify that the venting is intact. If a permit has been issued, the problem will be discovered during the required city inspection. However, if a contractor works without a permit, the venting issue could become life-threatening. Homeowners who are unsure are invited to call the city inspections office at 972.219.3470 for assistance.
Media contact: Building Official Cleve Joiner, 972.219.3471
Circus clowns to visit Lewisville Public Library
Slappy and Monday, clowns with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus, will visit the Lewisville Public Library at Thursday, June 12, at 2 p.m. in the Glenmore Savage Community Room. The clowns will talk with and entertain visitors at the library.
The Lewisville Public Library is located at the Municipal Annex, 1197 W. Main Street. For more information, please call the Children’s Desk of the Lewisville Public Library at 972.219.3570 or log on to http://library.cityoflewisville.com.
Media contact: Youth Services Supervisor Pat Peters, 972.219.3691
Lewisville Public Library sets summer storytime schedule
Parents are invited to bring their children to the Lewisville Public Library for free storytimes on a new summer schedule starting Monday, June 9. Storytimes by age groups are:
· Mother Goose Time (ages up to 18 months) – Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.; Thursdays at 11 a.m.
· Toddler Time (ages 18 – 36 months) - Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.; Thursday, 10:30 a.m.
· Preschool Time (ages 3-6) - Monday, 10:30 a.m.; Tuesday, 2 and 7 p.m.
· PrimeTime (Kindergarten through 3rd Grade) – Monday, 4 p.m.
· Family Time (all ages) - Saturday, 11:15 a.m.
The Lewisville Public Library is located at the Municipal Annex, 1197 W. Main Street. For more information, please call the Children’s Desk of the Lewisville Public Library at 972.219.3570 or log on to http://library.cityoflewisville.com.
Media contact: Youth Services Supervisor Pat Peters, 972.219.3691
Regional Transportation Commission to hold public meeting in Lewisville
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) will hold a public meeting Monday, June 9, at Lewisville City Hall, 151 W. Church Street, starting at 6:30 p.m. Topics to be addressed will include Quarterly Transportation Improvement Program modifications, Mobility 2030 amendments, Air Quality Conformity, Draft Congestion Management Process Ordinance and implementation plan, and status of the proposed Metropolitan Planning Area expansion. For information, call 817.608.2335.
Media contact: Communications Specialist Jahnae Stout, North Central Texas COG, 817.608.2335
LakeCities Ballet presents “A Weekend in New York”
LakeCities Ballet / Ballet Conservatory will present its 17th annual recital on June 13-14. Themed ‘A Weekend in New York,” the show will include a special mini-ballet performance of “The Little Mermaid.” Showtimes are 7 p.m. Friday, June 13, and 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at Flower Mound High School Auditorium, 3411 Peter’s Colony.
LakeCities Ballet is one of six local groups receiving funding from the Greater Lewisville Arts Council through a City of Lewisville grant program designed to foster cultural and fine arts in the community. For more information, please visit www.lakecitiesballet.org.
Media contact: Guild President Cheryl Johnson, 214.244.8171
KLB seeking nominations for “Yard of the Month” recognition
Keep Lewisville Beautiful is accepting nominations for the “Yard of the Month” program, which recognizes one residence, one business and one apartment complex each month from April through September for outstanding landscape and beautification efforts.
Nominations can be submitted by contacting KLB at 972.436.5100 or info@keeplewisvillebeautiful.org. A complete address must be provided. Only Lewisville properties are eligible.
Keep Lewisville Beautiful, an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful and Keep Texas Beautiful, is the city’s longest-standing and most successful environmental organization, committed to educating Lewisville residents to take greater responsibility for enhancing their community.
Media contact: KLB Executive Director Cora Lennert, 972.436.5100
Guidelines enforced for new, replacement fences
Putting up a new fence does wonders for the look of a home and for property value. Residents and contractors must obtain a fence permit from the permits office on the second floor of the west wing of Lewisville City Hall before the job is started.
Some fence guidelines and general information include:
- • Two sets of plans must be presented for a permit. The plans must include a scaled drawing, building location, legal description of land to be fenced, height of fence, materials to be used, road intersections, zoning and corner visibility range.
• All fences must be set back three feet on all sides of the fire hydrant, and the fire hydrant must be accessible from outside the property line.
• No fence may be erected over a city water line or drainage easement, and written approval is required before placing a fence over an easement or utility line.
• No fence shall exceed 10 feet in height, and all fences in front yards shall be only 3.5 feet in height and 50 percent open.
• Any swimming pool or hot tub must be shown in plans and must meet the 6-foot minimum height fence code for swimming pools.
• If fence work is not complete within 60 days from the date of permit, another permit must be obtained at half cost ($30). At 180 days from date of permit, another permit must be obtained at full cost ($60).
For more information, visit www.cityoflewisville.com or call 972.219.3470.
Media contact: Community Development Director Eric Ferris, 972.219.3461
