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Item 6A (2)Sidewalk Plan City Council November 6, 2007 Presentation Outline Basis/Purpose of the Plan Existing Conditions Recommended Pedestrian Routes Implementation Safe Routes to Schools Summary 6. Policy Recommendations 7. Conclusion/Next Steps Basis for the Plan Southlake 2025 Plan City Council’s Strategic Plan (Mobility) PDS Business Plan 2006 Citizens Survey Comparison with Other Plans Section 1: Purpose Identify critical areas for pedestrian linkages; Provide a priority list for funding decisions; Identify funding opportunities Purpose Identify changes to development regulations to improve pedestrian mobility; Incorporate the City’s Safe Routes to School Plan. Section 2: Existing Conditions Provides a broad overview of the status of pedestrian mobility along the City’s arterials, collectors, and residential streets Complimented by Appendix A, which is a walkability audit of the major streets throughout Southlake Section 3: Recommended Pedestrian Routes Identifies sidewalk gaps throughout the City Provides a priority list for sidewalk gap construction Outlines the process used for establishing ranking criteria, which included: Proximity to schools Proximity to parks Proximity to a future trail identified in the Pathways Plan Proximity to commerce destinations Adjacency to roadways Map Implementation Plan Safe Routes to School General Fund Deceleration Lane Segments Road Widening Projects In conjunction with development Neighborhood Program (Possible matching Funds) Future projects Section 4 and Appendix B: Safe Routes to Schools (SR2S) City’s first Safe Routes to School Plan Addresses issues that impede “active” transportation to and from school Includes all public K-8 schools within the City Prepared in accordance with the Texas Safe Routes to Schools Program and in cooperation with CISD and KISD Requested approximately $250,000 in funding for sidewalk improvements near schools (received $55,136) SR2S Goals Identify/prioritize critical pedestrian routes. Identify potential funding sources for constructing sidewalks/trails. Create a neighborhood sidewalk program. Educate parents and caregivers about safe driving procedures around schools. Maintain/enhance the school crossing guard program; evaluate the creation of a parent or student patrol program at individual campuses. Projects Submitted For Funding Upgrade and enhance crosswalks and signage; construct critical sidewalks/trails. (Carroll Elementary, Old Union Elementary, Rockenbaugh Elementary, and Carroll Middle) Upgrade existing school zone signs to incorporate speed check radar signs. (Various Campuses) Education: (Safety Town) Teach pedestrian and bicycle safety skills to students and parents. Teach the health, environmental and sustainable transportation benefits of walking and bicycling to students and parents. Create bicycle and safety educational materials. Train school and community audiences about Safe Routes to School. SR2S Projects Selected for Funding Carroll Elementary School ($19,000) Carroll Middle School ($36,136) Underlined segments are segments that were added based on input from the P&Z Commission and Parks & Recreation Board. Section 5: Policy Recommendations Residential Development Regulations Provide a connected street pattern whenever possible. When cul-de-sacs are planned, provide through pedestrian connections. Commercial Development Regulations Provide connections from trails/sidewalks to the business Street Design Development Review Street Improvements Section 5: Policy Recommendations Improve pedestrian safety through education (to be implemented through Safety Town, DPS, and school districts) Neighborhood sidewalk program Section 5: Policy Recommendations Funding Opportunities Sidewalk Design Bike Racks Section 5: Policy Recommendations Update list of priority segments annually Recommends streamlining the sidewalk and pathways plans into one master document Integrate the Sidewalk Plan with the Urban Design Plan Incorporate policy recommendations into appropriate ordinances and programs. Evaluate implementation of the Sidewalk Plan by establishing measures for success (such as an increase in linear feet of sidewalk, reduction in number of sidewalk gaps, increases in walking, etc.) Section 6: Conclusions/Next Steps Board Review Planning & Zoning Commission - September 20, 2007 Approved (6-1) with a recommendation for input from the Parks and Recreation Board prior to the City Council public hearing. Parks & Recreation Board – October 8, 2007 Approved (6-0). Questions? Sidewalk Projects Updates City Council November 6, 2007 Recommended Priority Listing Sub Total $59,000 Sub total Grand Total Questions? Cul-de-sac connector Future Project 3 Future Project Future Project Future Project Deceleration Lane Project Sidewalks Completed Gaps adjacent to Decel locations 16 locations along FM 1709 Anticipated Construction Late 2008, Early 2009 PROJECT LOCATION MAP Questions? Amendment to the Tree Preservation Ordinance 585-D The purpose of the amendments are to comply with the National Arbor Day Foundation’s requirements to remain eligible the Tree City USA designation and require installation and inspection of tree protection fencing prior to the issuance of a permit. Establishes the City as the administrator of threes and vegetation on public property Revises standards for the pruning of trees Makes it unlawful to perform “topping” of trees Requires the installation and city inspection of tree protection fencing prior to the issuance of a permit. Questions? Item 9C SP07-339 APPLICANT: John Pichler (Identitec) on behalf of Ravi Doctor, D.D.S. LOCATION: 261 East Southlake Boulevard, Suite 100 REQUEST: Variance from the Sign Ordinance No. 704-C requirements for attached signs. Vicinity Map Site Plan No drive or parking area between buildings Aerial Proposed Sign (North Elevation) Proposed Sign (North Elevation) West Elevation Sign (No variance required) This sign has not been installed. 3.5” letters Adjacent Signs Adjacent Signs Adjacent Signs The proposed sign will look like these signs. Adjacent Signs Adjacent Signs View of Building from Entry Drive Proposed Sign Location View of Building from Internal Drive Proposed Sign Location View of Separation Between Buildings Proposed Sign Location QUESTIONS? Item 9D SP07-347 APPLICANT: Which Wich LOCATION: 1516 East Southlake Boulevard REQUEST: Variance from the Block 22 Southlake Town Square Master Sign Plan requirements for awning signs. The applicant is proposing an awning sign on the north elevation and the south elevation of the lease space. Site Plan Which Wich Proposed Sign 72” 32” 18” 12’ 9” Proposed Sign Logo is 32” tall by 72” wide View of North Elevation View of South Elevation Adjacent Signs - North Adjacent Signs - South 12” letters Adjacent Signs - South Examples of Other Awning Signs in Town Square 8” letters 9.5” logo; 4.5” letters 21” logo 14” logo Examples of Other Awning Signs in Town Square QUESTIONS?