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WS Item 3A15 SOUTH LAKE SPIN MEETING REPORT CASE NO. N/A PROJECT NAME: Sidewalk Construction Projects SPIN DISTRICT: Citywide MEETING DATE: November 15, 2010: 7:00 PM MEETING LOCATION: 1400 MAIN STREET, SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS MEETING ROOMS 3A & 3B TOTAL ATTENDANCE: Fifteen (15) • SPIN REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT: Ray Tremain (# 9), Ron Evans (# 10) • APPLICANT(S) PRESENTING: Lorrie Fletcher, Planner I • STAFF PRESENT: Ken Baker, Director of Planning & Development Services; Bob Price, Director of Public Works; Clayton Comstock, Planner II STAFF CONTACT: Lorrie Fletcher, (817)748 -8069; Ifletcher(a)ci. south lake. tx.us EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Details City staff presented and requested feedback on the priority list for FY11 citywide sidewalk construction projects. These projects will utilize an awarded federal STEP grant as well as general funds budgeted for sidewalk construction. The Southlake Boulevard plan for deceleration lanes also includes adjacent sidewalk construction. The following lists are a breakdown of what was presented: • Recently Constructed Sidewalks: • Autumn Creek Development • Dove Trail, North Park to Carroll /Dove Roundabout • Gateway Church (Blessed Way, E. Kirkwood Blvd., and Grace Lane) • Johnson Road, N. side (Overland Trail to Cimarron Trail) • La Mirada • S. Peytonville (Chimney Works to Continental) • North White Chapel to new Elementary, W. side Trails: • Royal and Annie Smith • Dove Trail • Noble Oaks Park (in progress... completed December 2010) • Koalaty Park (existing trail recently paved) • Lonesome Dove Park • Liberty Park at Sheltonwood Recommended Sidewalk Plan Segments for FY11 Construction 0 20% Local Match — Southlake Boulevard TxDOT STEP Grant for Sidewalks (existing developed properties) ■ $510,000 Estimated Cost • $1.7 million STEP Grant — 20% local match ($425,000) • Environmental (Cat X - $25,000) • Jacobs Engineering Amendment No. 3 ($60,000) o E. Highland Street (N. side) from new Carroll Middle School at Sunshine Lane to N. Carroll Avenue ■ $250,000 Estimated Cost • Project includes a pedestrian bridge and ROW costs • Street improvement related segment o S. Peytonville (W. side) from Elks to Chimney Works ■ $105,000 Estimated Cost Additional Sidewalks Planned for Construction • N. White Chapel (W. side) at new Elementary School ■ In progress, the 2011 • Kirkwood Blvd. (N. side) from new Carroll Middle School to Highland Merge ■ Project begins December 2010 /Sidewalks to follow 2011 • Kirkwood Blvd. adjacent to new Carroll Middle School ■ In progress, the 2011 • W. Kirkwood Blvd. from White Chapel to SF -1 residential Phase One on both sides. ■ In progress, the 2011 • Dove along DPS North site ■ Early planning stages • N. Kimball Road (SH114 to Dove Rd. both sides) ■ Project begins December 2010 / Sidewalks to follow 2011 / 2012 QUESTIONS / COMMENTS • It is nice to see the City of Southlake being proactive about sidewalks. Kudos on the STEP grant. • Are sidewalks planned for Union Church? It is currently unsafe for kids getting off the bus and walking on the street. o Most of that section is pending sidewalk construction in conjunction with the development of Watermere, however, those segments have been identified on our Southlake 2025 Plan for sidewalk construction and will be reviewed again soon as a component of our Southlake 2030 Plan. • We would like to see sidewalks connecting to parks on both sides. Specifically, North Park and Liberty Park at Sheltonwood. • Is the Neighborhood Match Program still in effect? How can we go about getting considered for a 200' strip along a retention pond at Ridgewood on Johnson? It is HOA property. o Yes, the Neighborhood Match Program is available for consideration by our City Council. The application form is available on our City website. We would be happy to assist you with the process and have your application presented at the same time we present the priority list on December 71n • What is the timing for sidewalks on FM 1709? o Due to the requirements for an environmental study that come with getting the STEP grant or any federal grant, it will take at least a year, however, the decel lane project is anticipated to begin soon since it is in conjunction with the construction of medians which are in progress. 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 guarantees by the applicant. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to follow the case through the Planning and Zoning Commission and final action by City Council.