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Item 6I M E M O R A N D U M To: City Council From: Ken Baker, AICP – Senior Director of Planning & Development Services Date: November 30, 2021 Subject: Item #6I – Ordinance No. 1075-C, 2nd Reading, Amendments to the City of Southlake Mobility Master Plan, an Element of the Southlake Comprehensive Plan. Action Requested: Conduct a public hearing and consider 2nd reading approval on the proposed amendments to the Mobility Master Plan. Background Information: The Mobility Master Plan is an element of the Southlake Comprehensive Plan. The comprehensive plan reflects the community’s values and serves as a blueprint for Southlake’s future in terms of the prioritization of capital projects, resource allocation and program establishment. More specifically, the comprehensive plan establishes a framework to coordinate the city’s activities and to guide the city’s decision-making for the next 20 years. As such, the comprehensive plan and its components are updated on a regular basis. The Mobility Master Plan is a comprehensive plan for transportation systems that will serve the mobility needs of residents, businesses, and visitors and will guide transportation investments. It is multimodal – that is, it addresses mobility needs for vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians. The purpose of the Mobility Plan is to identify the transportation needs of the city. It identifies the future transportation network that will be needed to serve the projected population and employment growth and increased travel demand. The Plan identifies policies, programs and projects for implementation and development and guides funding decisions. From time to time it is necessary to amend the Mobility Master Plan to incorporate new information from studies, include new projects, and update the status of existing projects identified in the plan. The purpose of this amendment is to consider reprioritizing listed sidewalk projects, modify the “official pathways map”, add a new road project (Highland/Shady Oaks intersection), and add a recommendation to conduct a study on the SH 114 corridor to look at possible improvements to add capacity, reduce congestion and improve access to corridor properties. A summary of these proposed amendments is provided below. Sidewalk Construction Priority List Sidewalks are a critical element to the City’s overall mobility strategy and a complete and robust system is desired by the Citizens of Southlake. The construction of publicly funded sidewalk project sections is guided by the priority ranking of the sidewalk segments identified in the Mobility Master Plan. In conjunction with the engineering firm Teague, Nall and Perkins (TNP), the City has just completed an extensive sidewalk constructability evaluation for future publicly funded sidewalk segments identified on the Official Pathways Map. The sidewalk constructability study evaluates and prioritizes potential sidewalk projects based on several factors such as connectivity to other sidewalks, location near a school or park, availability of right of way or easement, and construction cost (trees removal, utility relocations, bridge construction, drainage). The City utilized the scores assigned as part of this evaluation to prioritize sidewalk segments for construction. Sidewalk segments are prioritized as a Tier 1 (1 to 3 years); Tier 2 (4 to 7 years); or Tier 3 (greater than 8 years) project. Just because a sidewalk segment is not listed as part of this evaluation does not mean it will not be built. The City also builds sidewalks in conjunction with a City road or park project. For instance, the N. White Chapel Blvd. project will include new sidewalks on both sides of the road from the State Highway 114 frontage road to Emerald Blvd., near the Tom Thumb shopping center. Construction of the Southlake Sports Complex (Park) will include sidewalks along Crooked Lane. Also, developers are required to incorporate sidewalks identified on the “Official Pathways Map” as part of their projects. Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 3 (cont.) Project 7 (Union Church) Project 7 (Union Church) Project 15 (S. Kimball Ave.) Project 304 (S. Peytonville Ave.) Project 58 (Silicon Dr.) Project 21 (Crooked Ln.) Project 28 (N. Carroll Ave.) Project 305 (N. White Chapel Blvd.) Project 308 (S. Nolen Dr.) Project 70 (Pearson Ln.) Project 32, 33, 34 (Southridge Lakes Pkwy.) Project 399 (E. Dove Rd.) Project 466 (S. White Chapel Blvd.) Project 71 (Chesapeake Ln.) Project 39, 41 (Kirkwood Blvd.) Project 467, 468 (E. Continental Blvd.) Project 470 (Davis Blvd.) Project 76a (Continental Blvd.) Project 68 (Pearson Ln.) Project 469 (Davis Blvd.) Project 482 (Sunrise Ranch Rd.) Project 86 (Crooked Ln.) Project 79 (T W King) Project 471 (S.H. 114 Frontage Rd.) Project 483 (Byron Nelson Pkwy.) Project 88 (Parkwood Dr.) Project 92 (Johnson Rd.) Project 472, 473 (S. Kimball Ave.) Project 486 (S.H. 114 & Cherry Ln. / N. Kimball Ave.) Project 93 (Johnson Rd.) Project 115 (Southridge Lakes) Project 475 (N. Kimball Ave.) Project 98 (Turnberry Ln.) Project 144, 154 (E. Dove St.) Project 476 (Shady Oaks Dr.) Project 101 (Oak Pointe Ln.) Project 153 (W. Highland St.) Project 477 (Nolen Dr.) Project 155 (E. Project 204 (N. Project 479 (S.H. Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 3 (cont.) Dove. Rd.) Peytonville Ave.) 114 Frontage Rd.) Project 306 (N. White Chapel Blvd.) Project 205 (Brumlow Ave.) Project 480, 487 (N. Carroll Ave.) Project 474 (S. Kimball Ave.) Project 206 (Shady Oaks Dr.) Project 490 (E. Highland St.) Project 481 (S.H. 114 Frontage Rd.) Project 303 (S. Kimball Ave.) Project X (N. White Chapel Blvd.) Project 491 (E. Dove Rd.) Project 492 (E. Highland St.) A detailed list of the sidewalk projects is available in Appendix C of the Mobility Plan. Staff has also provided the following exhibits in your packet to assist you in locating sidewalk segments. This includes the following: Tier 1 Priority Sidewalk Map – Attachment A Official Pathways Map Supplement – Attachment B. This map shows the location of the tier 1, 2 and 3 projects, neighborhood segments, and TXDOT segments. As part of the Southlake Mobility Plan amendment, the City is seeking comments from the public on the proposed sidewalk priority list and set up a feedback form on the website that the public can provide comments on the proposed priorities. Responses have been provided in your packet. Pathways Map Amendment There are two “official pathways” map amendments proposed. The first is to modify the “Official Pathways Map” to designate an 8 foot sidewalk segment on the west side of White Chapel Boulevard from just south of Wingate Lane to a point just north of Blue Stem Rd. (Private Road). The designation corresponds to the scope of the White Chapel Blvd. road project and is indicated as an orange line on the exhibit shown on the following page. Once constructed, this sidewalk project will connect to two built sidewalk sections and create critical pedestrian connectivity between a public elementary school (Walnut Grove Elementary), a private school (Clariden School) and two public parks (Bob Jones Park- 137 acres and the Cliffs Park -15 acres). Also, the amendment to the “Official Pathways Map” will include the removal of a future 8 foot sidewalk designation shown on the east side of White Chapel Blvd. from a point just south of Wingate Lane to Blue Stem Drive. This sidewalk segment is being removed from the City’s official map due to limited right of way, topography, and the need to cross Army Corps of Engineers property. These factors present many challenges for the construction of a sidewalk. As such, the construction of an 8 foot sidewalk on the west side of N. White Chapel Blvd. is preferred as it is more practical as it has fewer construction challenges and provides a critical link between two significant sidewalk segments already constructed. White Chapel Blvd. The second map amendment is the relocation of the trail section through the Rucker property to the west. As discussed in the Pecan Creek site plan case, a trail constructed at the location currently shown will have to go through CISD and Timarron HOA property. The proposal is to move the trail connection to the west of Matthews Court so it could be part of the future Rucker property development and easier to construct. The redline shows the existing trail location and the green line shows the new proposed location. Rucker Road Road Study and Project There are also two roadway related projects that are proposed. The first is the Shady Oaks/Highland intersection improvement. Due to level of service and delay times at this intersection during peak periods, the City is recommending adding this intersection as a priority 1 project. The second proposed road project amendment is in conjunction with TXDOT - conduct a study on SH114 Main Lane Expansion and Ramp Reversals Between Kimball Avenue and White Chapel Boulevard. Reversing ramps will allow for increased accessibility to properties along the frontage road; improve safety by moving the traffic “weaving area” between an entrance ramp and exit ramp from the main lanes to the frontage road, where speeds and volumes are lower; and reduce traffic congestion on intersections by allowing through traffic to access the highway. Mobility Master Plan document The Mobility Master Plan document (Attachment G) has undergone minor revisions to reflect changes since the 2030 plan adoption. The most significant changes include: • Replaced 2011 Citizen Survey information with 2019 survey information (pg 15 - 16) • Replaced Mobility 2035 (regional mobility plan) information with Mobility 2045 information (pg 16) • Updated the Intersection Studies section to incorporate the Intersection Capacity Analysis from the previous Mobility Plan amendment (pg 30-32) • Removed “Narrow Traffic Lanes/Road Diets” (pg 36) • Updated Illuminated Street Signage section (pg 40) • Updated the Active Transportation Planning section with more recent statistics (pg 42) • Removed reference to the Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordination Committee since it is no longer active (pg 43-44) • Updated the Education and Promotion section so that the information is current/accurate (pg 44-46) • Removed “on street sharrows” (pg 49-50) • Removed “Sidewalk Partnership Program” (pg 55) • Rewrote the Accessibility section to reflect the current status of the ADA Transition Plan (pg 55) • Updated the Sidewalk Construction Prioritization section to reflect the process used for the 2021 priority list (pg 56) • Removed recommended design features for Zena Rucker Road from Appendix B (since the roadway is complete). • Updated all recommendations to reflect their current status (Appendix C) Financial Considerations: None. Any recommendations requiring funding resulting from the approval of this plan will be considered during the review of the Capital Improvements Program (CIP). Strategic Link: The Mobility Master Plan relates to all focus areas of the City of Southlake’s strategy map. Citizen Input: A SPIN Meeting was held on October 26, 2021. The draft Mobility Master Plan, proposed Sidewalk Priorities, and a Sidewalk Priority Feedback Form are posted on the Mobility Master Plan webpage. Planning & Zoning Commission: November 4, 2021; Approved (6-0), with the following recommendations to staff and City Council: • first with respect to South Peytonville #304 and the Highland sections that staff go ahead and refine the costs considering the connectivity to schools and evaluate moving those up to Tier 1 and Tier 2; • with respect to Randol Mill talk to the City of Westlake about connectivity and consider moving that up in priority as well; • for the East Dove Road #491 project, evaluate any grant money that might be available as well as moving that up to Priority 1; and • for North Peytonville #204 evaluate cost refinement and the project overall and moving that up in priority; and • then also noting generally the Commission’s recommendation to approve the Pathways Map amendments, the Thoroughfare Plan amendments, and the road project amendments. City Council: November 16, 2021; 1st reading approved (7-0) on consent. Legal Review: This item will be review by the City Attorney. Staff Comments: In response to citizen feedback and the Planning & Zoning Commission’s recommendations, the following modifications are recommended by staff: • Randol Mill Sidewalk from Morgan Road to Dove Road – Classify this sidewalk as a “priority segment” with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 designation, with design and construction dependent on coordination with the Town of Westlake. Southlake must either have permission to construct the sidewalk along Randol Mill Avenue within the Town of Westlake or Westlake must have built a sidewalk from Dove Street to the City of Southlake corporate limits. Further, due to the cost of the project, construction is dependent on right of way acquisition and funding availability. Grant funding may be a possibility as intercity connectivity and improving safety are typical grant evaluation criteria categories. • E. Highland Street – Project 492 – Move this project from a Tier 3 to Tier 1 project due to the connectivity to the middle school. There may be opportunity to construct this segment in coordination with the Highland Street waterline project scheduled for next fiscal year. • E. Dove Road – Project 491 – Move this project from a Tier 3 to a Tier 1. However, due to the cost of the project, construction is dependent on right of way acquisition and funding availability. Grant funding is a possibility as this project would help link Southlake’s and Grapevine’s sidewalk networks, and interregional connectivity is an evaluation criteria category for some grants. • South Peytonville – Project 304 – Move this project from Tier 3 to Tier 1 to improve connectivity between Continental Boulevard and F.M. 1709. • North Peytonville – Project 204 – Maintain this project as Tier 3. Due to the cost of this project, construction is dependent on right of way acquisition and funding availability. • South White Chapel Blvd from F.M. 1709 to Continental – Maintain the classification of this section as a “future sidewalk” project. • Davis Blvd – Project 469 – Move this project from a Tier 3 to a Tier 2 to complete the connection between F.M. 1709 and Continental. • Shady Oaks – Project 476a – Move this project from a Tier 3 to a Tier 2 to complete the connection between F.M. 1709 and Highland Street. • Carroll Avenue between S.H. 114 and Whispering Lane – Classify this sidewalk as a “priority segment” with a Tier 2 designation. Completing the gaps in this area would provide a continuous sidewalk along the east side of Carroll Avenue from Dove to Continental Boulevard. Alternatives: Recommend modifications to the proposed Mobility Master Plan or move forward and approve the Mobility Master Plan as presented. Attachments: (A) Tier 1 Priority Segments Pathways Map (B) Tiers 1, 2 and 3, Neighborhood Segments, TXDOT Segments Map (C) Official Pathways Plan Map (D) Master Thoroughfare Plan Map Draft Ordinance No. 1075 – C Draft Mobility Master Plan Presentation SPIN Meeting Report Public Comments Staff Contacts: Ken Baker (817) 748-8067 ATTACHMENT A ATTACHMENT B ATTACHMENT C ATTACHMENT D