Item 4DCITY OF
SOUTH LAKE
MEMORANDUM
(December 1, 2009)
To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
From: Robert H. Price, P.E., Public Works Director
Subject: Adopt Connector Road Alternate 2, as presented in City
Council Work Session on December 1, 2009, as the
preferred roadway connection between South Village
Center Drive and Westwood Drive, to be known as the
Woodland Heights Connector
Action
Requested: Adopt Connector Road Alternate 2, as presented in City
Council Work Session on December 1, 2009, as the
preferred roadway connection between South Village Center
Drive and Westwood Drive, to be known as the Woodland
Heights Connector.
Background
Information: Several potential locations were considered for Village
Center Drive at the time of development. Ultimately, it was
constructed just east of Westwood Drive and the Woodland
Heights subdivision. The FM 1709 median project will
commence construction soon and will include median
openings at Village Center Drive and at Central Avenue, but
not at Westwood Drive. The proposed median will prevent
traffic leaving the subdivision turning left to go west as well
as prevent westbound traffic from entering Westwood Drive.
In order to address connectivity and accessibility concerns
generated by the proposed median, the City amended the
Mobility and Master Thoroughfare Plan to include a
connection from Westwood Drive to Village Center Drive and
budgeted money in the CIP for route feasibility study and
construction expenses. Several potential routes were
evaluated and two feasible alternatives have been identified
from that effort.
Connector Road Alternate 1 is located between 209 and 211
Westwood Drive and would align approximately with the
south edge of the existing Gateway Church parking lot.
Connector Road Alternate 2 is located between 175 and 205
Westwood Drive. Of the two alternatives, City staff is
recommending Connector Road Alternate 2 for the following
reasons:
• It was the preference of the area residents and
property owners that were present and offered an
opinion at the SPIN presentation held on
November 9, 2009.
• It is the less expensive alternative when
considering estimated right of way acquisition and
construction costs (Approximately $200,000 vs.
$400,000).
• It minimizes impacts on existing properties. The
location of Alternate 1 would create street frontage
on three sides of 211 Westwood Drive which is not
desirable. Alternate 1 would also require more
right of way acquisition from the surrounding
property owners.
• It more closely represents the alignment in the
current Mobility and Master Thoroughfare Plan.
Financial
Considerations The estimated right -of -way acquisition and construction cost
for Connector Road Alternate 2 is $200,000.
Strategic Link: The proposed connector roads link to the City's strategy map
relative to the focus area of Mobility. The specific corporate
objectives that are met by this agreement include providing
travel convenience within the City and region, investing to
provide and maintain high quality public assets and providing
high quality customer service.
Citizen Input/
Board Review: SPIN presentation on November 9, 2009
Legal Review: N/A
Alternatives: The City Council may adopt or reject the proposed connector
road alternatives.
Supporting
Documents: Location Map
Feasible Connection Alternatives
SPIN Summary dated November 9, 2009
Staff
Recommendation: Adopt Connector Road Alternate 2, as presented in City
Council Work Session on December 1, 2009, as the
preferred roadway connection between South Village Center
Drive and Westwood Drive, to be known as the Woodland
Heights Connector.
Staff Contact: Robert H. Price, P.E., Public Works Director
Gordon J. Mayer, Jr., P.E., Deputy Director of Public Works
Michael James, P.E., CFM, Civil /Stormwater Utility Engineer
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SOUTHLAKE
SPIN MEETING REPORT
CASE NO. Formal Application Pending
PROJECT NAME: Connection between South Village Center Drive and Westwood
Drive
SPIN DISTRICT: SPIN # 8
MEETING DATE: November 9, 2009
MEETING LOCATION: 1400 MAIN STREET, SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
MEETING ROOMS 3A & 3B
TOTAL ATTENDANCE: Twenty -seven (27)
• APPLICANT(S) PRESENTING: City of Southlake, Michael James, P.E., Civil
Engineer; Mark Schluter, et.al. (2) from Halff & Associates
• STAFF PRESENT: Bob Price, P.E., Director of Public Works; Gordon Mayer, P.E.,
Deputy Director of Public Works; Ken Baker, AICP, Director of Planning &
Development Services; Lorrie Fletcher, Planner
STAFF CONTACT: Lorrie Fletcher, (817)748 -8069; Ifletcher a@ci.southlake.tx.us
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Property Situation
The location of South Village Center Drive and Westwood Drive is on the south side of FM
1709, just east of the Harris Methodist Hospital.
Development Details
• Due to the impending median project, there are Woodland Heights accessibility
concerns. The connection is proposed as two feasible alternatives.
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Discussion
• Will this road be just for Westwood?
o No, it is a public street, open to everyone.
• 1 thought a private road was discussed.
o City tax dollars cannot build a private road.
• What is the estimated cost?
o Alternative #1 (red) is $400,000 and Alternative #2 (blue) is $200,000
• Is the road one -way?
o No, it is a two way road with two lanes.
• What is the width?
o The same as Westwood Drive — 30' ROW, 24' Pavement
• What is the timing after approval?
c Within the next year or so
• When are the medians coming?
c Spring /Summer 2010
• Will the east or west begin first?
o That has not been determined yet.
• What is the City's preference?
o It depends; the overall schedule of phases is determined by the time of year.
Comments /Concerns
• Keeping timing on connection and medians in sync
• School bus access
• Impact on church parking lot
• Connect to Miron?
• Abandon access to FM 1.709 with purchase of one big lot; only access to Westwood
would be connector from Village Center
• Zoning issue once ROW is taken
• Buffer
• Road alignment
• Preferred option = Alternative #2
• Impact of Village Drive to Kimball — development driven
• If alternative #2 is approved, can you spend more money making it nicer?
SPIN Meeting Reports are general observations of SPIN Meetings by City staff and SPIN Representatives. The report is neither verbatim nor
official meeting minutes; rather it serves to inform elected and appointed officials, City staff, and the public of the issues and questions raised by
residents and the general responses made. Responses as summarized in this report should not be taken as guara -tos by the applicant.
Interested parties are strongly encouraged to follow the case through the Planning and Zoning Commission and final action by City Council.