Ordinance Question - Frisco-Online Forums

Rokitman · 03-20-2011, 11:13 PM

I live on the corner of a mid-block alley entrance. There are some entrants who cannot seem to make the turn into the driveway without veering into my yard. I have placed stakes with flags in the ruts as notice in the past, Even put steel fence posts in for awhile. It has begun again since I pulled the posts out. I am going to place a BFR (Big Frikken Rock) near the entrance. My question is whether there is a minimum spacing between the BFR and the edge of the paved entry. I can understand the overhand of vehicles as they make a turn, but I have tracks 5 feet into my yard. I was tolerant when the snow/ice was present because it wasn't obvious where the edge was, but new tracks leave me no choice.

also, where would be a good place to purchase a BFR and have it delivered? I suspect 500-700 lbs should work. Sandstone maybe?

Thanks ahead of time for your suggestions on alternate solutions.

ETA: I have considered an Automatic Tracking Turret Gun but I want to protect my neighbor's lawn. ;->

melmax · 03-20-2011, 11:42 PM

Just wondering, would the city help you with this issue? If you get the rock, will your HOA approve?

Rokitman · 03-20-2011, 11:57 PM

No HOA. Not sure about the city's assistance and am not counting on it.

bard · 03-21-2011, 05:01 AM

I wouldn't worry about the ordinance, but I would also make sure I could move the sucker if it ever became an issue. There is a Frisco city forum that you could post on. It may take a day or two, but city officials do respond on there if you don't want to call for a direct response. City of Frisco Q&A

mommyx2 · 03-21-2011, 07:05 AM

What makes the turn so difficult? (not asking to be snotty but really asking..)

I know our mid street alley I go by a lot of times because cars park very close to the entrance and across from it - there is no easy way to make the turn. Is there an issue with parking that might be a violation?

Forestoney · 03-21-2011, 07:53 AM

Sounds to me like the BFR should be a "naturally occurring" obstruction.

Can't control what the rock do...

MSJ · 03-21-2011, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bard

I wouldn't worry about the ordinance, but I would also make sure I could move the sucker if it ever became an issue. There is a Frisco city forum that you could post on. It may take a day or two, but city officials do respond on there if you don't want to call for a direct response. City of Frisco Q&A

If you want to skip the city message board and go straight to the source

scovington@friscotexas.gov.

Canned Laughter · 03-21-2011, 12:41 PM

I don't imagine there would be any issue. It's a BFR, but it isn't being cemented in place and as long as it's on your lawn nothing should be said. If there are utilities beneath they will just move it if the need arises.

If it were me, I'd have a BFR...and 2-3 other smallers ones of differing shapes and sizes and plant flowers in and around and this would also shut-up the busy bodies.

Good luck with your BFR plans

EscapeRocks · 03-21-2011, 01:22 PM

Go ahead and get the BFR..

WHat if this was a a typical narrow alley entrance at the side/rear with fences on both sides?

Would those same drivers run over your fence?

It's just laziness and unconcern on the driver's part.

In my 'hood, people with such lots have had BFR's in place for almost 10 years now.

They haven't been an issue

Rokitman · 03-21-2011, 06:53 PM

BFR it is.

Laziness is the predominant factor in making a turn into a curve. Perhaps fear of spilling one's coffee or sticking decorating instrument in one's eye while trying to negotiate the entrance. No cars blocking the passage either.

Thanks for all the support