Item 6A
February 5, 2008
Urban Design Plan
Development of the Plan
Task Force (City Council/ Planning & Zoning Commission)
Townscape, Inc.
Kimley-Horn
SPIN Meetings
Planning & Zoning Commission Public Hearing
Purpose of the Plan
Improve the safety, operations and aesthetics of FM 1709 and Davis Boulevard Corridor;
Develop a conceptual plan for the design of landscape, hardscape, public art, pedestrian amenities for the medians and parkways;
Develop a palette of design options;
Develop recommendations for intersection treatments;
Develop design recommendations for the SH 114 corridor; and
Develop a prioritization with funding source options.
Layout of the Plan/Presentation
Background and Introduction
Analysis: Observation and Opportunities
Design Concept and Palette
Median Plan
Private Development Recommendations
Implementation
Appendices A, B, and C
II. Analysis: Observations and Opportunities
Creation of Character Zones
- Town Center
- Commercial Parkway
- Estate Residential
- SH 114
Town Center
Commercial Parkway
Estate Residential
Estate Residential
Commercial Corridor
Town Center
Corridor Identity Concept
III. Design Concept and Palette
Framework
- Existing elements
- Unity with Variety
- Pulse Points
- Quality and Timelessness
- Logo Design
Palette of forms and materials
Palette of forms and materials
Palette of forms and materials
Palette of forms and materials
Palette of forms and materials
Palette of forms and materials
Palette of forms and materials
Design Palette
Limestone
Brick
Tile
Pure geometries; timeless forms
Texas natives in bold, rhythmic patterns
Vertical landmarks and focal points
Low horizontal walls
Southlake icons repeated in architectural elements
Northwest Highway Bridge Improvements
Carroll Avenue Bridge Improvements
Tower Identity Feature
Kimball Avenue Bridge Improvements
Embankment Improvements
Embankment Improvements
S.H. 114 Landscaping
Enhance interchanges, bridges, and overpasses with masses of drought tolerant grasses and other vegetation
Town Center Trolley Stop/Trail Concepts
Public Art Improvements
Low Monument Features
Sign Locations (Above):
SH 26 & Kimball Ave.
FM 1709 & Pearson
Randol Mill & FM 1709
Sign Locations (Right):
Davis Blvd. & Continental
SH 26 & Brumlow
Wayfinding Signage
Intersection Treatments – Estate Residential Area
Estate Residential Trail Amenities
Intersection Treatments – Commercial Corridor
Intersections:
FM 1709 & Kimball
FM 1709 & Nolen
FM 1709 & Byron Nelson
FM 1709 & White Chapel
FM 1709 & Shady Oaks
FM 1709 & Peytonville
FM 1709 & FM 1938
FM 1709 & Pearson
Intersection Treatments – Town Center
Commercial Corridor Trail Amenities
Funnel Project Improvements
Tower Identity Feature
Other Design Improvements:
NW Hwy bridge
Overpass treatments
Retaining wall treatments
Roundabout Concepts
Estate Residential
Commercial Corridor
Town Center
Corridor Identity Concept
IV. Median Plan
Location of proposed median openings, dual hooded lefts, and dual lefts (Appendix A)
U-turn Analysis/Signal Timing
11’ versus 12’ medians
11’ versus 12’ Travel Lanes
V. Private Development Recommendations
Design Recommendations for State Highway 114, FM 1709 and FM 1938
Overhead Utility Lines
SH 114, FM 1709 & 1938 Development Recommendations
Undergrounding of Utilities
6. Implementation
Possible Funding Sources Identified
Project Priorities (City Staff, Opportunistic, City Funded)
City Staff Projects
Development standards for F.M. 1709 & F.M. 1938
Development standards for S.H. 114
Opportunistic Projects
Median Plan for F.M. 1709
S.H. 114 Landscaping
NW Highway Bridge Improvements
Carroll Avenue Bridge Improvements
Kimball Avenue Bridge Improvements
City-Funded Projects
Roundabout concepts
Town Center trolley stop and trail amenities
Funnel project improvements
Intersection treatments in the Town Center area
Tower identity feature at Town Square & SH 114
Public art improvements
Wayfinding signage
Intersection treatments in the Commercial Corridor zone
Intersection treatments in the Estate Residential zone
Tower identity feature at F.M. 1709 and S.H. 114
Tower identity feature at S.H. 114 and Dove
Low monument entry feature signs
Under and overpass embankment improvements at Dove & White Chapel
Estate Residential trail amenities
Commercial Corridor trail amenities
Changes to the Plan
Plan Priorities Section
Clarified that the priorities will be reviewed on an annual basis in conjunction with the CIP;
Divided priorities into three tables: City Staff Projects, Opportunistic Projects, and City-Funded Projects; and
Added note about the possibility of a Texas u-turn at Carroll Avenue
7. Appendices A, B, & C
Median Plan Information
U-turn Analysis
Preliminary Cost Estimates
Questions?