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2.0_Existing Plans and StudiesFINAL DRAFT January 28, 2005 Southlake 2025 Plan S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Area Phase II Analysis & Recommendations 6 2.0 EXISTING PLANS & STUDIES Several existing plans and studies currently impact development in the S.H. 114 corridor. These include: • 1998 Land Use Plan • 1997 Master Thoroughfare Plan • 2001 Parks, Open Space, & Recreation Master Plan • 2000 Pathways Plan • 1995 Corridor Study 2.1 1998 Land Use Plan The majority of the area along S.H. 114 is designated as Mixed Use in the 1998 Land Use Plan. The Mixed Use designation is defined as: The range of activities permitted, the diverse natural features, and the varying proximity to thoroughfares of areas in the Mixed Use category necessitates comprehensively planned and coordinated development. New development must be compatible with and not intrusive to existing development. FINAL DRAFT January 28, 2005 Southlake 2025 Plan S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Area Phase II Analysis & Recommendations 7 Typically, the Mixed Use designation is intended for medium- to higher- intensity office buildings, hotels, commercial activities, retail centers, and residential uses. Nuisance-free, wholly enclosed light manufacturing and assembly uses that have no outdoor storage are permitted if designed to be compatible with adjacent uses. Other suitable activities are those permitted in the Public Parks / Open Space, Public / Semi-Public, Low Density Residential, Medium Density Residential, Retail Commercial, and Office Commercial categories previously discussed. This designation is mainly intended for campus office development. The corridor also has retail commercial designation for a significant portion along the eastern half of the corridor between S.H. 114 and F.M. 1709 (Southlake Blvd.). Another significant consideration for development along the corridor is the presence of the airport noise overlay zone. Specifically, residential development is generally discouraged in the 65 LDN and prohibited in the 75 LDN. 2.2 1997 Master Thoroughfare Plan The S.H. 114 corridor plan area is located diagonally in a 1 square mile street grid made up of north-south (Kimball, Carroll, and White Chapel Blvd) and east-west (Dove, Highland, and Southlake Blvd) streets. Dove Road, White Chapel Blvd., Carroll Avenue, and Kimball Avenue are all arterial streets within the plan area and Highland Ave is a collector street. Recently in 2004, the Master Thoroughfare Plan was amended to add Kirkwood Boulevard extension from Highland to Kimball Avenue. This connector is intended to provide alternative FINAL DRAFT January 28, 2005 Southlake 2025 Plan S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Area Phase II Analysis & Recommendations 8 access to existing and future development along S.H. 114 and limit congestion along the frontage roads of S.H. 114. Kimball Avenue, Dove Street, and White Chapel Blvd. A5U -94’ R-O-W Arterial: 5-Lane Undivided Design Speed = 35 mph Maximum Service Level Volume (LOS “D”) = 23,200 vehicles per day Legend: C=Curb, L=Lane, M=Median, P=Parkway, T=Trail, D=Bar Ditch Carroll Avenue (north of S.H. 114) - A3U – 94’ Arterial Arterial: 3-Lane Undivided Design Speed = 35 mph Maximum Service Level Volume (LOS “D”) = 11,600 vehicles per day Aventerra Blvd/Kirkwood Blvd. A4D – 100’ R-O-W Carroll Avenue, south of S.H. 114 is also designated as A4D (100’) arterial but with a 15’ wide median. Arterial: 4-Lane Divided Design Speed = 35 mph Maximum Service Level Volume (LOS “D”) = 23,200 vehicles per day FINAL DRAFT January 28, 2005 Southlake 2025 Plan S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Area Phase II Analysis & Recommendations 9 Highland Street between White Chapel and Carroll Ave A4U – 74’ R-O-W Arterial: 4-Lane Undivided Design Speed = 35 mph Maximum Service Level Volume (LOS “D”) = 23,200 vehicles per day Highland Street between Carroll and Kimball Ave C2U – 70’ R-O-W Collector: 2-Lane Undivided Design Speed = 35 mph Maximum Service Level Volume (LOS “D”) = 8,400 vehicles per day Shady Oaks Drive: C2U – 64’ R-O-W Collector: 2-Lane Undivided Design Speed = 35 mph Maximum Service Level Volume (LOS “D”) = 8,400 vehicles per day Character of residential neighborhoods in the S.H. 114 Corridor Plan area FINAL DRAFT January 28, 2005 Southlake 2025 Plan S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Area Phase II Analysis & Recommendations 10 2.3 Southlake Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Master Plan The 2001 Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Master Plan for the city of Southlake indicates no significant park areas in the S.H. 114 Corridor. However, a significant open space resource in the form of the Corps of Engineers property is immediately north of the planning area. The plan area includes several developed and undeveloped Carroll Independent School District (CISD) properties that could potentially provide joint-use opportunities. The Community Services Department of the city of Southlake is currently undertaking a periodic update of the 2001 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Mater Plan. The recommendations for the S.H. 114 Corridor will inform the Parks plan update in an effort to coordinate the two planning processes. View of the creek from Shady Lane FINAL DRAFT January 28, 2005 Southlake 2025 Plan S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Area Phase II Analysis & Recommendations 11 2.4 Southlake Pathways Plan The 2001 Pathways Plan indicates all major pedestrian connectivity to occur along existing and proposed roadways. One critical link was identified along Dove Creek through the center of the plan area. The feasibility of this connection should be evaluated given development trends in this area. 2.5 1995 Corridor Study Recommendations The 1995 Corridor Study has had a tremendous impact on the character of commercial development in Southlake. Specifically, the plan identified the S.H. 114 Corridor as a critical corridor with the potential to establish a great image for the city. The Corridor Study identifies entry portals at the eastern and western edges of the corridor. Proposed Portal Recommendations for the S.H. 114 Corridor FINAL DRAFT January 28, 2005 Southlake 2025 Plan S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Area Phase II Analysis & Recommendations 12 The Corridor Study made several recommendations for the design of the overpasses over S.H. 114 – primarily Carroll Ave and Gateway Drive. The design recommendations included planting schemes, median treatments, intersection and pedestrian improvements. Bridge Overpass Concepts for the S.H. 114 Corridor Recommendations for adjacent private development included a natural bufferyard planting treatment along the frontage roads in addition to the building articulation and masonry standards. The goal of the plan was to establish a “natural tree grove” edge for the S.H. 114 corridor. Recommendations to establish a landscaping zoning along S.H. 114 Land use recommendations for the S.H. 114 include the establishment of employment and retail centers. This plan indicates retail to be concentrated at key intersections with office development along the highway frontages. Land Use Recommendations for the S.H. 114 Corridor