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1987-03-24 CC Packet PHONE 481-5581 City of Southlake 667 North Carroll Ave. LLOYD O. LATTA JR.,Mayor Southlake,Texas 76092 CHARLES CURRY,Mayor Pro Tern JOHNNY H.WESTERHOLM, Councilperson LAWRENCE MUNSIE,JR.,City Administrator DAVIS W. BRADLEY, Councilperson SANDRA L.LeGRAND, City Secretary RICK STACY, Councilperson DAVID C.McMAHAN, Councilperson March 24 ,1987 Mrs . Sandra L . LeGrand City Secretary City of Southlake 667 North Carroll Avenue Southlake , Texas 76092 , - , Dear Mrs . LeGrand, Circumstances necessitate I tender my resignation as Mayor effective immediately. Sandy, I would like to express my appreciation to you, the Council , the City Staff and the Citizens for the support given me during the years I have served on Council and as Mayor . Without the cooperation of all , it would not have been possible to accomplish the many demanding tasks necessary to maintain pace with the city' s growth and need for services . Thank to one and all , God Bless You. L1 La - . iCti" cl li_ 51.5z4diz-,• , t COMMISSION STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS E J6 R- I eow," ROBERT C. LAMER. CHAIRMAN AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION `i.E.ST*, i JR./ ROBERT M.BASS v RAY STOKER.JR. P. O. Box 6868 Fort Worth, Texas 7611 IVICEVkB - . February 25 , 1987 , MAR 2° 198 7 IN REPLY REFER TO Control : 1603-03-016 DEPT. C1603-03-016 P��iC� OR ' Tarran Count a @9s �'g ! - too a k Mr . William D. LeGrand Director of Public Works, City of Southlake 667 North Carroll Avenue Southlake, Texas 76092 Dear Mr . LeGrand : ggi) @Wo .My�il tC+�. 2'Cg;j7Ta1 ig6i .. ;:-tag'8 09` ` ? O jgi@it yei 71g ofoeg@A In aotics© ic3 bo pckalglafToggidawo Waggh b000 tau _> E ,gig@ael p Hgg(gb no b9Ea37,-''fly ,geeEiAigg Cnt.RW4,..e1R0; WoRAW0 13 elD. ,9, o. Ega Wa&agro WagC' 1 @o; U9Ql ffogi "1gg g g aQ :fttcg gm* Awn Va . IOW b029 ate) (WZ og .g-gqte@Vialg1 lEba We are attaching a copy of the notice and a small sketch map of the area . The Environmental Assessment was approved by FHWA on February 6 , 1987 for further processing . Attached is a copy for your files . Sincerely, ORIGINAL SIGNED BY BILLY A. HARDIE _ Billy A. Hardie District Design Engineer CRB :ces Attachments 1 NOTICE AFFORDING OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC HEARING The State Department of Highways and Public Transporation and the Cities of Keller , and Southlake are planning the improvements to FM 1709 from US 377 east to SH 114 for a distance of approximately 8 .4 miles . The proposed improvements will consist of an 36 foot roadway section with 4 lanes, 12 feet in width with 10 foot shoulders. A •continous left turn lane will also be provided . Two designs were presented at the public meeting . x-De '.,.1,51141.?1,61:4",414 s5:.Uttc-1,60M,I.,:li_e; FT0 f:op t ditvq;an.-.7-,ii;p7.7ca-TaTT. estatian- 7.,xf.ecp.5371. 11* fie„ettig,,,oif r• - -- MrgWrf-,--;f%=,7•478-f.-.Y;4t , 3ve's gta- t the 8,6 ec ‘_ orje.. zxyardTrda ncitt e r1 3 f ee .ra i PY,r‘:: All of the cities involved on this Project have indicated a desire for curb and gutter and storm sewer and the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation concurs in this design. 1Pc°45,1:."d-,Tgii4.9.3.1., ttght-=7-P-fr.rwa-psrfo-r--the-d-i-t-ch—s-ec t ..Wi.`thity MlFe77.iiTo-'r'r-r'pla77tTird"TifgtTgiriTgr.'E,7i-ty:,A • There is a minor change in alignment which is located at the east end of the project. The State, the City of Southlake, and Tarrant County desire to realign and extend FM 1709 along existing Southlake Boulevard which intersects SH 114 , a distance of approximately 1. 0 mile. Southlake Boulevard is on the City of 1 of 1 . Southiake' s thoroughfare plan and the proposed realignment and extension of FM 1709 will eliminate the existing intersection tie location on FM 1709 which turns north to SH 114 . Additional right-of-way will be required for the curb and gutter section which is the preferred design (Design No. 2) to provide a minimum width of 130 feet throughout the project . If the ditch section, (Design No. 1) is used , this will require an additional 60 feet of right-of-way to provide a usual width of 160 feet. b39 t3B0 no_d4 W 324,e'gr r 4.t)/ gQvgigE3 st gzgO(e e o o f £ } u c tF�o e a;s e- Q,n�,s ggc N� ed" 7 �... r ,_ A.laxC .,::u_ ' 21.E tip. .W:.. Q ar�oject � osaI , sot lryh> a g w,;; s _ .51 1,:tr fl 3tor, te�siecti�o��s a `sma1; z ,Jo znt., o� Q°O dVslo be0 reau:ired 4.4or ra0 .us2s a't s CUI I.VERrter e 13,ri$.- y fn; 1+ 3 `TTn's'C of, ' gi.-C mcrower a...ety ?��nyg � g 4lrs � iagzG 1`c ��` nj 4AAgget a s •tit 1F;r i g t A public meeting to discuss this project was held on November I ' 5, 1986 at the Church of Christ Our King Congregation, 2221 East Southlake Boulevard, in Southiake. The proposed project plan is generally the same as shown at the public meeting. Maps and other drawings showing the proposed location and design, enviromental studies, and other information about the 2 of 3 proposed project are on file and available for inspection and copying at the District Engineer' s Office in Fort Worth. Information about the tentative schedules for construction can be obtained at the District Engineer' s Office. Any interested citizen may request that a public hearing be held covering the social , economic and environmental effect of the proposed location and design for this highway Project by delivering a written request to the District Engineer' s Office, 2501 Southwest Loop, Fort Worth , Texas on or before April 8 , 1987 . In the event such a request is received, a public hearing will be scheduled and adequate notice will be published about the date and location of the hearing . • 3 of 3 i �� ' ARRANT COUNTY U N T Y o --� -�- o• Ir--1 _ WESTLAxE 'O qo ... �I7 % 1 I r , f /� 1..1• 1- 4.. I FI°«. Vcyns3—Lf:�i ..�...r� , „: 4-j.- -�.• .1n!i.,r..;�J�__•�,'L_--tom° .-- - J • �1 • y_ _ - ri-: d • / . I I f i .- 1 ,�1-', ,• I �;\ I ] r ' �<�`•-• - �/ '"van I I I I I-� 1 I .�. ti, �/ i, ... i. f o 2 , L.: . �,I I ► �_ _ L �[�••.ty ! 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I'll i `rj ( r N7 , ter. 1 - i' err_ • _ ,!� !n. �1 ti ` II -_ I �'_` -- ., i ? t-1 ,,___.._ -rp•�'; /Yirr,- -C--*~-� 'ce �� :v s .-'`l,.• '_=v.: : - _ - 3,4'. :' ,-., /..r r -.lam 4._ -y-'f 1 - _ ..w.` , I •-a:' 'r. - —_ --^... __ -_^- ••/..r;• - :k- - . 1 _ - :... FM 1709 ____ 1.--i.. �- •:,a. : 1': • ` ' ; ? Fr . US 377 ;)i ■ . STATE DEPARTMENT OF HISHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRA`1SPCRTATION ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROPOSED IMPROVE?LENT TO FM 1709 FROM US 377 TO SH 114 IN THE CITIES OF KESLER, and SOUTHLyKE TARRANT COUNTY A. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ACTION AND REASONABLE ALTERNATIVES (1) The project covered under this report along the existing route of FM 1709 in Tarrant County from US 377 to SH 114 . It traverses an area, which is predominately rural in character , with agricultural , commercial , residential , and. industrial land use . This area, in northeast Tarrant County, is rapidly growing with new commercial and residential housing de:-elooments . This growth is due to its proximity to the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, and its adjacent location to the major urban areas . The abutting area is presently in an urban area and is being developed accordingly and therefore the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) does not apply . (2) The project is 8 .4 miles in length, . with minor changes in the alignment from the existing paved road . A realignment of the intersection with SH 114 is also being considered . (3) Existing right of way is generally 100 feet in width with some areas within the city limits of Keller being 80 feet in width. There is no control of access , and none is proposed . Additional right-of-way will be required to provide a minimum width of 130 feet from US 377 to SH 114. The State, Tarrant County, and the City of Southlake are proposing to realign and extend FM 1709 along existing Southlake Boulevard which intersects SH 114 , a distance of approximately 1.0 mile. This request originated at the City of Southlake. This realignment and. extension will . require additional right-of- way. The existing alignment which currently intersects SH 114 will remain for ingress and egress for existing property owners. However the intersection tie of existing FM 1709 where it turns north to intersect SH 114 will be eliminated . - 1 - 1 There will be some realignment of sharp curves to improve comfort and safety of the traveling public. This realignment will require additional right-of-way. ( 4) 'r'he proposed construction consists of 4 lanes , 12 feet in width with 10 foot shoulders with curb and gutter . A continuous left turn lane will also be Provided. Two designs will be presented at the public meeting . One design will require an 86 foot section of roadway in a ditch section requiring a minimum of 160 feet of right-of-way. The State's usual ditch section requires 160 feet of right-of-way for an 86 foot roadway section in order to meet Federal & State safety guidelines. The other design, which is the preferred design, is to construct an 86 foot • section of roadway curbed and guttered requiring a minimum of 130 feet of right-of-way. All of the cities involved on this project have indicated a desire for curb and gutter and storm sewer . However , if any city fails to participate in the funding of curb and gutter and storm sewer, the State will requegt the County to purchase the additional right-of-way for the ditch section within the city limits of the non-participating city. Additional right-of-way will be required for the ditch section if curb and gutter and storm sewer is not built . This will require an additional 60 feet of right-of-way to provide a usual width of 160 feet. Several narrow temporary construction easements may be required intermittently through the project. In addition, some small drainage easements may also be required . At the major intersections a small amount of additional right-of-way may also be required for turning radiuses , curb returns , and channelization. The existing traffic volume is 9, 600 ADT, with a design ADT of 21,500 for the year 2004 . This road currently functions as a east-west collector and that function will continue unchanged after construction. Utility adjustments will consist of existing telephone, electric power lines etc. , to be removed from the existing right-of-way . line and replaced at the new right-of-way line. (5) The project lies entirely within the Cities of Keller and Southlake. SH 114 and US 377 serve as north-south arterials at the ends of the project. There are no lakes or wetlands along the project . Streams across and along the project are minor and will not be significantly affected by the completed work . - 2 - Vegetation along this project is mostly native grasses and scattered trees and shrubbery. There are no known archeological sites . There are two historical markers along the proposed route. One historical site marker is located adjacent to the project at FM 1938 . . The other lies along the north boundary of Southlake Boulevard which is currently a city street. These sites are discussed in more detail later in the assessment. (6) The existing facility is a two lane FM road . The existing asphalt surface is 24 feet in width, with no shoulders. It is currently functioning as a collector road , and is expected to continue as a collector road. The proposed work is needed to carry the existing and future projected traffic in comfort and safety, while also providing access to the various land use activities along the project. (7) No navigation and airway clearance problems, or other special permits are anticipated for this project. Goode Airport is located immediately south of the project. The airport approach crosses the roadway at the end of the runway and is directly adjacent to the right-of-way. No change in the airway clearance is anticipated . (8) The estimated cost is expected to total $11,854 ,000 , plus the cost of right-of-way and the cost of utility adjustments . The cost of curb and gutter , storm sewer, etc. will be paid for by the cities of Keller and Southlake within their respective city limits. This project is included in the four (4) year letting schedule of the SDHPT Project Development Plan. (9) The local governmental agencies and private individuals have expressed a desire for construction of the project. (10) A map and. typical section is attached showing the location and the proposed section for the project. An alternate route has not been shown, since rerouting is considered to be unnecessary and inappropriate except at the east end of the project. No other changes are shown since rerouting of the remainder of the project is considered to be unnecessary. B. DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF THE PROPOSED ACTION AND REASONABLE ALTERNATIVES (1) The proposed increase in capacity along this section of FM 1709 is necessary to accommodate traffic demand being placed on this facility by development in the area. While additional development can be expected to occur in the area, it is likely that this development would occur in the absence of the proposed project. Adjacent property values are expected to be favorably - 3 - • ' affected by the improved accessibility afforded them by the increased capacity of FM 1709 , which will relieve congestion along this highway as traffic grows in the future. Adjacent properties in undeveloped or commercial areas are most likely to be so affected. As undeveloped properties are developed in the future , the local tax base will be enhanced . Favorable effects on property values ' and the local tax base will tend to offset the small tax base loss due to right-of-way accuisition. During its construction, the project will enhance employment and incomes in the area as construction related expenditures are spent and re-spent, but no long run consequences for employment opportunities or incomes are expected as a result of this project . (2) Soil erosion and sedimentation will be improved through construction of erosion control measures, as needed, at outlets of culverts . Hydraulic design practices for this project will be in accordance with current State Department of Highways and Public Transportation design policies and practices, as well as those of the Federal Highway Administration. Drainage facilities will Permit conveyance of the 100-year flood , inundation of the roadway being acceptable, without causing significant damage to the highway, stream, or other arcoerty. Several unnamed tributaries to Big Bear Creek lie within the project and have been designated as Federal Emergency Management Agency (FE'1A) floodways within the corporation limits of Keller and Southlake which are participating municipalities in the FNMA program. A maximum one-foot increase in the base flood elevation will not be exceeded; therefore, coordination with FEMA will nct be required. There are no 4 (f) lands located along this project. Use of land from a publicly owned park, recreation area, or wildlife and waterfowl refuge is not included in this project. Tarrant County is in the flyway for the Whooping Crane, an endangered species. However, the project will not impact the bird in any way. There are no lakes, live streams , or wetlands involved with this project. Coordination with the Coast Guard or Corns of Engineers will not be required . There are two known historical sites related to this project. At the intersection of FM 1938 and FM 1709 a historical plaque is posted denoting the old town site of Jellico. No remnants remain there. The second site lies along Southlake Boulevard which is currently a city street. This site is located near the intersection of Crooked Lane and marks a small family cemetery named Thomas Easter Cemetery. This site will not be disturbed by the proposed construction. An archeological survey will be conducted by SDHPT archeological personnel , and S:HPO endorsement obtained prior to letting of a contract . The existing historical markers at the right-of-way line will be preserved . If construction operations require removal , if will be stored and replaced upon completion of the work . • (3) Public facilities and services are not expected to be significantly affected by construction of this project. There are several churches adjacent to the project. One church will be displaced as a result of this project. No adverse effects on the remaining facilities is expected . In addition two • cemeteries are located adjacent to the current right-of-way. No additional right-of-way will be taken from these cemeteries . There is one elementary school , one small medical clinic , and a nursing home located adjacent to the project within the city limits of Keller . Access to such facilities will be improved by construction of this project . Public utility adjustments will consist of adjusting existing telephone , electric power lines and other utilities to the new right-of-way . Fire protection and other emergency services will be improved by this project, due to improved ease of travel afforded by the new construction. The fire station access , in Keller , will he maintained continuously during construction . (4) Community cohesion and neighborhood character will not be changed by this project. No significant change in access or community circulation patterns will result from this construction. No significant adverse impact is expected to accrue to minority or other specific groups or interests due to the implementation of this project. (5) There are 26 single family residences, 7 businesses and 1 non-profit organization which will be ..displaced by this project if the design for a curb and gutter section is used . • The 26 single family residences include twenty-one . owner- occupants and five tenant-occupants. None of the dwellings to be displaced are minority occupied . An estimated six displacements are elderly, low income families on fixed retirement income. There are no handicapped displaces. Estimated Market Values of Owner-Occupied Dwellings to be Displaced . $20 ,000 - $30 ,000 5 $30 ,001 - $40,000 8 $40 ,000 - $50 ,000 6 $90 ,000 2 Total 21 - 5 - • • Estimated Monthly Rents for Tenant-Occupied Dwellings to be Displaced $150 1 $275 2 $350 2 Total 5 The FM 1709 corridor in Keller is in rapid transition from residential to commercial uses; and , the City of Keller has placed a moratorium on the future use of properties fronting FM 1709 as residential rental property. All applications for new water service for subsequent tenants are being denied ; therefore, it is anticipated that the number of tenant families on the project will diminish even further by the time displacements are initiated . Currently Available Single Family Dwellings For Sale in Grapevine & Keller * List Price Number Available $30 ,000 - 40 ,000 13 40 ,001 - 50 ,000 18 50 ,001 - 60 ,000 13 60 ,001 - 70 ,000 27 70 ,001 - 80 ,000 56 80 ,001 - 90 ,000 44 90 ,001 - 100 , 000 50 100 ,000 and above 365 Currently Available Single Family Dwellings for Rent in Grapevine & Keller * List Rent Number Available $300 - 400 3 401 - 500 6 501 - 600 11 . 601 - 700 9 701 - 800 9 801 and above 22' *Source: The Grapevine Sun and the Northeast Tarrant County Board of Realtors Multiple Listing .Service. - 6 - • - ■ The market can provide a variety of housing suitable for the relocation needs and within the financial capabilities of the families to be displaced . Area real estate brokers and city officials forecast a stable housing market for the foreseeable future . The housing resources used for this project shall be available without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or• handicap. One additional business will be displaced if the design for a ditch section (160 feet of right-of-way) is used for FM 1709 from US 377 to SH 114 . Relocation assistance will be availabe to qualifying homeowners and renters ( in accordance with the provisions of P. L. 91 646 and Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 . (6) Air quality, noise , and water quality effects on this project are consistent with appropriate State and Federal Standards . a . In order to assess the environmental impact of traffic generated noise, existing and projected noise levels must be measured in the same way that humans perceive it. To the human ear , loudness is not only a function of sound intensity, but also of sound frequency. High frequency sounds tend to seem louder than lower frequency sounds . Therefore, sound level meters are equipped with weighting networks which give more weight to - the higher frequency sounds , as does the human ear . Highway generated noise is usually measured with the A-weighted scale. The readings taken on the meter are recorded in A-weighted decibels (dBA) . In measuring noise which fluctuates , such as traffic noise, it is necessary to consider some average of noise level readings taken over a period of time. For traffic generated noise the •L 10 level is used , this being the level of noise exceeded only 10 percent of the time. Design hourly volume (DHV) is presently 1025 vehicles per hour , with 2004 estimated traffic being 2475 DHV. Truck volume is 1.8 percent of the total. Average route speed is expected to be 50 MPH. Future anticipated sound levels are calculated for " this traffic volume. The L10 noise level at the right of way line will be 74 dBA, which exceeds noise abatement criteria as prescribed in FHPM 7-7-3 , for residental areas. Access on this project is not controlled . Therefore noise barrier walls and berms or other such noise abatement measures are not feasible as a solution to noise control on this project. Future development should incorporate noise abatement features in - 7 • 1 } their design or limit the zoning to commerical and industrial near the highway. • Local officials have been furnished copies of the FHWA publication " The Audible Landscape: A Manual for Highway Noise and Land Use ," and ,FHPM 7-7-3 . It is not possible to predict levels of construction noise at a particular location. Heavy machinery, which is the major source of noise on a construction project, moves constantly in unpredictable patterns. The duration of daily construction activities normally occurs during daylight hours when occasional loud noises are more tolerable. Because of the relatively short term exposure periods imposed on any one receptor , extended disruption of normal activities is not considered to be likely. However, provisions will be included in the plans and specifications requiring the contractor to make every reasonable effort to minimize construction noise through abatement measures such as work hour controls and maintenance of muffler systems . b. Farm to Market 1709 is a high volume highway . Neither the topography nor meteorological factors seriously restrict dispersion of air . pollutants . Current land use along the proposed improvement is commercial and residential , and this is not expected to change in the near future. The background concentration of carbon monoxide is 1.8 ppm, and the concentration at the right-of-way line is expected to be 4 ppm, including the background level . The eight-hour concentration is expected to be 2 ppm. These figures represent 12 percent of the national one-hour and 22 percent of the eight-hour standard for the design year under the worst possible conditions. There are three sensitive receptors , the elementary school , one small medical clinic, and a nursing home, within 500 feet of the project . (7) Aesthetic values will be emphasized on this project. It has always been the policy of the department to build visually pleasing travel ways, coupling beauty with their functional capability. The aesthetic effect of this project is anticipated to be equal to or better than the existing roadway. C. BASIS FOR DETERMINATION OF SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE The studies and evaluation performed in project planning indicate that the proposed improvement causes insignificant social , economic and environmental effects; therefore, a finding of no significant impact (FONSI) is anticipated . - 8 - Lfl1 -giEgn) MAR 171987 TpL OFFICE OF CITY SECRETARY; TEXAS POWER & LIGHT COMPANY P. O. Box 1329 • Grapevine, Texas 76051 JO ANN PARKMAN DISTRICT MANAGER March 16, 1987 Sandy LeGrand City Secretary City of Southlake 667 N. Carroll Ave. Southlake, Texas 76092 Dear Ms. LeGrand: Pursuant to the provisions of the Public Utility Regulatory Act and the Public Utility Commission's Substantive Rule 23.23 (b) (2) , Texas Utilities Electric Company (TU Electric) filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas seeking authority to refund to its customers an overrecovery of fuel cost revenues in the amount of $69,658,095 as of February 28, 1987, which includes applicable interest. TU Electric has proposed that the refund be made with customers' billings beginning in the first billing month following five days after entry of a Commission Order authorizing such refund. All customers and classes of customers whose electric service rates include charges for fuel cost pursuant to TU Electric's Rider FC, entitled "Base Rate Fuel Component", and all territories in which TU Electric provides electric service through its Dallas Power & Light, Texas Electric Service and Texas Power & Light divisions will be affected if the application is granted. This letter is provided for your information, and no action on the part of your City is required. urs truly, Jo Ann Parkman JAP/jc Attachment A DIVISION OF TEXAS UTILITIES ELECTRIC CO. • PUBLIC NOTICE Texas Utilities. Electric Company (TU Electric) hereby publishes NOTICE that , pursuant to the provisions of the Public Utility Regulatory Act and the Public Utility Commission' s Substantive Rule 23 . 23(b) (2) , it has filed an application on March 13 , 1987 , with the Public Utility Commission of Texas seeking authority to refund to its customers a prior over-recovery of fuel cost revenues in the amount of $69 , 658 , 095 as of February 28 , 1987 , including applicable interest . TU Electric has proposed that the refund be made effective with customers billings beginning in the first billing month following five days after entry of a Commission Order authorizing such refund. All customers and classes of customers whose electric service rates include charges for fuel cost pursuant to TU Electric Rider FC, entitled "Base Rate Fuel Component" , and all territories in which TU Electric provides electric service through its Dallas Power & Light , Texas Electric Service , and Texas Power & Light divisions will be. affected if the application is granted. A complete copy of said application is on file with the Public Utility Commission of Texas . • Persons who wish to intervene or otherwise participate in these proceedings should notify the Public Utility Commission of Texas as soon as possible . A request to intervene , participate , or . for further information should be mailed to the Public Utility Commission of Texas , 7800 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Suite 400N, Austin, Texas 78757 . Further information may also be obtained by calling the Public Utility Commission Consumer Affairs Division at (512) 458-0223 or (512) 458-0227 , or (512) 458-0221 teletypewriter for the deaf. TUELECTRI C