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Item 9A City of Southlake Department of Planning MEMORANDUM March 28, 2002 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Ken Baker, AICP, Senior Planner SUBJECT: Resolution No. 02-010 an amendment to The Master Thoroughfare Plan Text and Map to indicate the general alignment and roadway classifications for the following: 1) Rucker Road located south of FM 1709 that provides a connection between Byron Nelson Parkway (north of Rockenbaugh Elementary School) and Central Avenue (Town Square); 2) Remington Road that provides a connection between FM 1709 and Union Church Road, west of Davis Boulevard and east of S. Pearson Lane; and 3) Randol Mill Avenue (FM 1938). _____________________________________________________________________________________ ACTION REQUESTED: Amend the currently adopted Master ThoroughfarePlan (MTP) Map and Text to (See Attachment A). indicate the following 1.Rucker Road - designate a C2U-60’ collector between Byron Nelson Parkway (north of Rockenbaugh Elementary School) and Central Avenue (Town Square). Amend the MTP text to include the following: Design features of Rucker Road include:  Approximately 35’ wide roadway with the possibility of parallel parking on one or both sides along portions of the roadway.  “Urban” cross section which includes curb, gutters, street trees and sidewalks.  Speed limit not to exceed 25 m.p.h.  Design as a local slow movement roadway.  Crossing at the Carroll Avenue intersection will ultimately be controlled through traffic signalization or 4-way stop.  Pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Carroll Avenue and Rucker Road should be provided. 2.Remington Road (Owenwood Drive) - designate a C2U-60’ collector with a continuous left hand turn lane between FM 1709 and Union Church Road, west of Davis Blvd. and east of S. Pearson Lane on the Remington Retirement Community’s and Keller Independent School District’s properties. Design features of Remington Road include:  Approximately 37’ wide roadway.  “Urban” cross section which includes curb, gutters, street trees and trail.  Continuous left hand turn lane.  Speed limit not to exceed 30 m.p.h. 3.FM1938- Designate Randol Mill Avenue as 140’ of right-of-way to reflect the extension of the FM 1938 Texas Department of Transportation project north to State Highway 114. GENERAL BACKGROUND: RCMTP OLE OF THE URRENT ASTER HOROUGHFARE LAN The current Master Thoroughfare Plan (MTP) was adopted in March of 1997. The MTP is the City's general plan for guiding thoroughfare system improvements, including the widening and extensions of streets and highways. The plan primarily consists of a map showing locations and ultimate cross sections of future road improvements. The primary objective of the current MTP is to ensure the reservation/dedication of adequate right-of-way on appropriate alignments to allow for orderly and efficient expansion. Also, there are many other benefits that the MTP provides which include:  Minimizing the amount of land required for street and highway purposes;  Identifying the functional role (i.e. collector, arterial) that each street should be designed in order to promote and maintain the stability of traffic and land use patterns;  Informing citizens of future street plans so that private land use decisions can anticipate which streets will become major facilities;  Provide information on thoroughfare improvements needs which can be used to determine priorities and schedules in the capital improvements program; and  Minimizing the negative impacts of street widening and construction on neighborhood areas and the overall community, by recognizing where future street improvements may be needed. FRMTP(MP)- UTURE OLE OF THE ASTER HOROUGHFARE LAN OBILITY LAN S2025CP OUTHLAKE OMPREHENSIVE LAN The current MTP consists of a map which identifies arterials and collectors for future improvements. The plan does not evaluate such critical transportation factors such as: 1) local road networks; 2) detailed road design; 3) streetscapes; 4) alternative modes of transportation (i.e. walking/bicycle/rail); 5) critical connections of sidewalks; 6) unified access and circulation; 7) stub streets; 8) internal circulation; 9) prioritization - 2 - Resolution 02-008 3/28/02 of projects; and 10) financial planning. The staff is planning to significantly broaden the scope of the MTP in conjunction Southlake 2025 Comprehensive Plan with the development of the in order to address many the transportation issues facing Southlake, including those listed above. By addressing such issues in a planning document, it is believed that the MTP will Mobility Plan evolve into a true for the City of Southlake. Mobility Plan The first step in the creation of the is to update the current MTP map. The MTP map will serve as the foundation and framework for the development of the Mobility Plan . As such, staff recommended that the following roadways/areas be considered as MTP map amendments.  Durham Road Collector (Completed)  Kirkwood Boulevard Extension (Completed)  Remington Road (Under Review by City Council)  Rucker Road (Under Review by City Council)  FM 1938 (Under Review by City Council) PROPOSED AMENDMENTS: LC-RRR OCAL OLLECTORSUCKER AND EMINGTON OADS TF HE OLLOWING IS BACKGROUND INFORMATION THAT PROVIDED THE BASIS FOR THE R STAFF RECOMMENDATION FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE MTP MAP TO INCLUDE UCKER . AND REMMINGTON ROADS B: ACKGROUND INFORMATION SH(SH)114 TATE IGHWAY Broadly defined, the SH 114 corridor is an approximately forty (40) mile stretch, from its intersection with Interstate 35E in Dallas to Interstate 35W in Fort Worth. Southlake’s transportation planning efforts generally focus on that portion of SH 114 west of SH 121. The corridor includes some of the fastest growing communities in Dallas-Fort Worth and links several of its major employment centers (Los Colinas, DFW Airport and Alliance Airport). The corridor will also serve future employment centers in Southlake and Westlake (Circle T Ranch). State Highway 114’s function as a link between DFW Airport and Alliance Airport deserves particular emphasis: DFW is one of the nation’s busiest airports, while Alliance is an increasingly important multimodal distribution center. Together, they represent the key transportation hub of the mid-continent United States and make the area extremely attractive nationally and internationally as a location for business and industry. State Highway 114 should be viewed as an economic development imperative, both to accommodate a steadily increasing volume of motor vehicle traffic and to ensure that traffic congestion does not jeopardize the ability of the corridor communities to compete successfully for new - 3 - Resolution 02-008 3/28/02 business and capital investment ( Source-Explosive Growth in the 114 Corridor, H. Gross, PhD.,B. Weinstein, PhD. And T. Clower, MS-University of North Texas Center for Economic ). Development and Research FM1709 FM1709, is a regional arterial that runs from SH 114 west to Interstate 35W. This roadway is designed to serve regional and major traffic generators. Its primary purpose is to carry what is considered through traffic. RSH114FM1709 OLE OF AND State Highway 114 and FM 1709 in Southlake are design to function as thoroughfares that:  Carry high volumes of traffic regionally and inter-regionally  Carry traffic into Southlake (i.e. shopping/work)  Conduct traffic out of Southlake (i.e. Dallas commute)  Pass traffic through Southlake. The SH-114 freeway and FM 1709 are not designed to carry local trips. WTCOSH114FM1709? HY IS RAFFIC ONGESTION CCURRING ON AND Much of the traffic on FM 1709 and SH 114 is non-Southlake residents traveling to and from work and places of business in Dallas, DFW, Alliance Airport, Los Colinas and other employment centers. In addition, most of the local Southlake traffic is forced onto FM 1709 and SH 114 to access the area’s shopping centers, businesses, employment centers, etc. This results in the mixing of local trips and regional trips on FM 1709 and SH 114. See Figure #1 (Next Page). - 4 - Resolution 02-008 3/28/02 Figure #1-Typical Suburban Roadway Design Layout. Every vehicle trip from one use to another makes use of an arterial. WSH114FM1709? ILL TRAFFIC VOLUMES CONTINUE TO INCREASE ON AND Yes, Southlake is expected to more than triple its daytime workforce to over 30,000 persons over the next twenty (20) years. Most of the non-residential development constructed to accommodate this future workforce will occur on the SH 114 and FM 1709 corridors, which will substantially increase traffic volumes on these roadways. In addition, traffic pressures along SH 114 and FM 1709 will escalate further as development continues at Alliance Airport, Circle T Ranch, DFW Airport and communities surrounding Southlake continue to grow. WSDITCSH114FM HAT CAN OUTHLAKE O TO MPROVE RAFFIC ONGESTION ON AND 1709? Realistically, until an alternative form of transportation (i.e. light rail) is provided for the area, the traffic congestion levels along SH 114 and FM 1709 will continue to worsen. The possibility of providing light rail in Southlake is at least 20 years into the future. The widening of SH 114 and FM 1709 will only provide temporary relief to Southlake’s congestion issues and do not offer a long term solution. However, Southlake can provide a local roadway network that allows its citizens and work force the ability to access the City’s commercial, office and shopping areas without having to drive on SH 114 or FM 1709 (See Figure #2). Both the Durham Road and Kirkwood Boulevard Extension MTP amendments function as connectors that allow access to major trip generators without the utilization of FM 1709 and SH - 5 - Resolution 02-008 3/28/02 114. The continuation of providing a local roadway network for Southlake’s residents is the basis for the Rucker and Remington Roads amendment requests. Figure #2 –Every trip from one use to another makes use of a local collector instead of the major arterial. RRR: UCKER AND EMINGTON OADS PROPOSED AMENDMENTS 1. RR UCKER OAD The proposedRucker Road (C2U-60’) is located south of FM 1709 and would provide a connection between Byron Nelson Parkway north of the Rockenbaugh Elementary School and Central Avenue (Town Square). Staff developed four (4) (See Attachments B & C) options for presentation to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Alternative #1 shows the road beginning at Byron Nelson Parkway (north of Rockenbaugh Elementary) and connecting into Carroll Avenue approximately 900’ south of FM 1709. Alternatives #2 and #3 are located further to the south than Alternative #1. Both these alternatives also begin at Byron Nelson Parkway and “T” into Carroll Avenue across from Westmont Drive. Alternative #4 provides a connection from Carroll Avenue (900’ south of FM 1709) to Central The City does not plan to fund construction of Rucker Place in Town Square. Road. It is expected that the road would be constructed in conjunction with future development of the area. RRD UCKER OAD ESIGN (See Rucker Road is recommended to have the following design characteristics Attachment D). - 6 - Resolution 02-008 3/28/02  Approximately 35’ wide roadway with the possibility of parallel parking on one or both sides of the roadway.  “Urban” cross section which includes curb, gutters, street trees and sidewalks.  Speed limit not to exceed 25 m.p.h.  Design as a local slow movement roadway.  Crossing at the Carroll Avenue intersection will ultimately be controlled through traffic signalization or 4-way stop.  Pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Carroll Avenue and Rucker Road should be provided. RR-RE UCKER OADOCKENBAUGH LEMENTARY The construction of Rucker Road would require that the north entrance to Rockenbaugh Elementary be redesigned. The northern most entrance to Rockenbaugh Elementary would be reconfigured as a right-in only for school bus traffic. The median cut at this entrance would be closed. Rucker Road would intersect at Byron Nelson approximately 200’ north of the school’s existing entrance. A new median cut at this location would be constructed. Rockenbaugh Elementary would have direct access to Rucker Road from the north (See Attachment E). parking lot CISDSB CHOOL OARD On February 25, 2002, the Planning staff presented the Rucker Road alignment and Rockenbaugh Elementary redesign to the Carroll Independent School District school board. SR-RR TAFF ECOMMENDATIONUCKER OAD Staff is recommending that the MTP map be amended to indicate alternative #2 and alternative #4 as shown on attachments A & B. Alternative #2 would create a four (4)–way intersection at Westmont Drive and Carroll Avenue (See Attachment A). The location of this intersection ensures enough spacing from FM 1709 to prevent the possibility of traffic backing up during peak times onto Carroll Avenue from left turns off of Rucker Road. Also, the possibility of a future traffic signal at this location being approved is likely. (Spacing of this intersection from the FM 1709/Carroll intersection (>1,000 ft.) meets the progressive movement warrant of the Texas ). Manual on Uniform Traffic ControlA traffic signal at the entrance of Oak Tree Estates will allow the residents to enter onto a future four (4) lane Carroll Avenue with a minimum of conflict between vehicles. The staff proposed alignment also minimizes the number of intersections along Carroll Avenue. Alternative #4 will allow traffic to continue to the east into the South Carroll/1709 Ltd. Property and eventually to Town Square. - 7 - Resolution 02-008 3/28/02 PCR-RR LANNING OMMISSION ECOMMENDATIONUCKER OAD On March 7, 2002, the Planning Commission recommend approval of Rucker Road (See Attachment with alternative 1 and alternative 4 to be indicated on the MTP map B). The Planning Commission stated that it is likely that Rucker Road would serve as a future boundary-line between residential and non-residential uses and believed that alignments #2 and #3 were located at a distance too far south from FM 1709. SADO UMMARY OF DVANTAGES AND ISADVANTAGES OF THE PTIONS Below is a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the staff’s proposed roadway option and P&Z’s proposed roadway option: Alternatives #2 & #4 –Staff Recommendation Advantages Disadvantages Create a four (4) way intersection at Westmont Drive The general road alignment of Alternative #2 and Carroll Avenue, thereby reducing the number of does not follow property boundaries as closely intersections in the general area and possible points of as Alternative #1 and transects some parcels. conflict . Ensures enough spacing from FM 1709 to prevent the Possibly creates a demarcation line between possibility of back ups from left turns from Rucker residential and non-residential uses farther Road onto Carroll Avenue. south than Alternative #1. The possibility of a future traffic signal at this location Some residents owning property west of Spacing of this intersection Carroll prefer alternative #1. being approved is likely. ( from the FM 1709/Carroll intersection (>1,000 ft.) meets the progressive movement warrant of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control). Alternatives #1 & #4 – P&Z Recommendation Advantages Disadvantages Creates a demarcation line between residential and The Rucker Road/Carroll Ave. intersection non-residential uses farther north than Alternative location near FM 1709 may result in back #1.ups from vehicles turning left onto Carroll Avenue from Rucker Road. Some residents owning property west of Carroll Future traffic signal at this location is Avenue prefer alternative #2. unlikely due to separation from FM 1709. Alternative #1 connects directly to Alternative #4. Crossing Carroll Avenue (4-lanes) from Rucker Road will be difficult during peak traffic times due to its close location to FM1709. - 8 - Resolution 02-008 3/28/02 PPZ OSSIBLE COMPRIMISE ALTERNATIVE ADDRESSING THE LANNING AND ONING ’’. COMMISSIONS AND STAFFS CONCERNS Based on the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation, staff has developed an additional alternative for City Council’s consideration. This alternative will have Rucker Road accessing onto Carroll Avenue approximately 900’ south of the FM 1709 intersection. The road would be designed as a right-in/ right-out only. A second full access roadway would be located to the south across from Westmont Drive. A future traffic signal or a four (4)-way stop would be installed at the Carroll Avenue/Rucker Road/Westmont Drive to assist drivers from the Oak Tree Estates subdivision and Rucker Road to (See Attachment F). access on to Carroll Avenue 2. RR(OD) EMINGTON OAD WENWOOD RIVE The proposed Remington Road (C2U-60’ with a continuous left hand turn lane) is a minor collector between FM 1709 and Union Church Road located on the Remington Retirement Community’s and Keller Independent School District’s (See Attachment G). properties Construction Plans for a 37’ wide roadway with a continuous left hand turn lane have been approved on the Remington Retirement Community property by the City. Current plans are to construct this roadway from the intersection of FM 1709 to the southwest corner of the site in conjunction with occurring development. The Keller Independent School District (KISD) plans to construct either an elementary school/middle school or a fine arts high school on its site to serve approximately 600 students. The earliest that construction of a school will begin is in the fall of 2004. It is expected that the road will be extended from the Remington site once development occurs on the K.I.S.D site. The primary access to the school site would likely be provided from Union Church Road; however, it is likely that much of The City does the bus traffic and parent drop-off traffic will utilize Remington Road. not plan to fund construction of Remington Road. It is expected that the road would be constructed in conjunction with future development of the area. RRD EMINGTON OAD ESIGN (See Remington Road is recommended to have the following design characteristics Attachment H).  Approximately 37’ wide roadway.  “Urban” cross section which includes curb, gutters, street trees and trail.  Continuous left hand turn lane.  Speed limit not to exceed 30 m.p.h. - 9 - Resolution 02-008 3/28/02 K.I.S.D.SB CHOOL OARD The general roadway alignment was presented to the Keller Independent School District (K.I.S.D.) school board by K.I.S.D. staff on January 29, 2002. The school board requested that the general alignment be along the eastern property line. SR-RR TAFF ECOMMENDATIONUCKER OAD Staff recommends the amendment of the MTP map to indicate the general alignment as shown on attachment E. Also, the MTP text should be amended to include the design characteristic discussed in this section. Proposed .FM1938 Amendment: 3 On Dec. 13, 2001, the Texas Transportation Commission (TTC) approved a Minute Order giving the proposed extension of FM 1938 along the Randol Mill right-of-way Priority II funding status and Farm to Market designation. Both moves had been requested and pursued by the Metroport Cities group in its presentation to the TTC last September. This means that the proposed extension of FM 1938 is now officially a TxDOT highway project, although it is not yet funded. Priority II funding status is for projects that are approved by the TTC, but funding has yet to be identified. Staff is recommending the MTP map be amended to identify Randol Mill north of FM (Attachment I) 1709 as a future State road with140’ of R.O.W. Planning and Zoning Commission: Approved Resolution 02-010, Amendments to the Master Thoroughfare Plan to include Rucker Road (specifically options 1 & 4), Remington, and FM 1938. Attachment A-Resolution 02-010 Attachment B-General Alignment Alternatives Rucker Road Attachment C-General Alignment Alternatives Rucker Road (Cont.) Attachment D-Rucker Road Roadway Design Attachment E-Rockenbaugh Elementary Design Attachment F-Alternative Alignment based on P&Z’s Action Attachment G-General Alignment Remington Road Attachment H-Remington Road Roadway Design Attachment I-FM 1938 Alignment KMB/kmb ATTACHMENT A - 10 - Resolution 02-008 3/28/02 RESOLUTION NO. 02-010 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, FOR AMENDMENT TO THE ADOPTED MASTER THOROUGHFARE PLAN MAP TO INDICATE THE GENERAL ALIGNMENT OF A TWO (2) COLLECTOR STREETS. DESIGNATE RUCKER ROAD AS A C2U-60’ R.O.W. COLLECTOR LOCATED SOUTH OF FM 1709 THAT PROVIDES A CONNECTION BETWEEN BYRON NELSON PARKWAY TO THE FM 1709/CENTRAL PLACE INTERSECTION. AMEND THE MTP TEXT TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN REGARDS TO THE DESIGN FEATURES FOR RUCKER ROAD:1) APPROXIMATELY 35’ WIDE ROADWAY WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF PARALLEL PARKING ALONG ONE OR BOTH SIDES OF THE ROADWAY; 2) URBAN CROSS SECTION WHICH INCLUDES CURB, GUTTER, STREET TREES AND SIDEWALKS; 3) SPEED LIMIT NOT TO EXCEED 25 M.P.H.; 4) DESIGN AS A LOCAL SLOW MOVEMENT ROADWAY; 5)CROSSING AT THE CARROLL AVENUE INTERSECTION WILL ULTIMATELY BE CONTROLLED THROUGH TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION OR 4-WAY STOP; AND 6) PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AT THE INTERSECTION OF CARROLL AVENUE AND RUCKER ROAD SHOULD BE PROVIDED. DESIGNATE REMINGTON ROAD (OWENWOOD DRIVE) AS A C2U-60’ R.O.W. COLLECTOR WITH A CONTINUOUS LEFT TURN LANE BETWEEN FM 1709 AND UNION CHURCH ROAD, WEST OF DAVIS BOULEVARD AND EAST OF S. PEARSON LANE. AMEND THE MTP TEXT TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN REGARDS TO THE DESIGN FEATURES FOR RUCKER ROAD:1) APPROXIMATELY 37’ WIDE ROADWAY WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF PARALLEL PARKING ALONG PORTIONS OF THE ROADWAY; 2) URBAN CROSS SECTION WHICH INCLUDES CURB, GUTTER, STREET TREES AND TRAIL; 3) CONTINOUS LEFT HAND TURN LANE ; AND 4) SPEED LIMIT NOT TO EXCEED 30 M.P.H. ALSO, DESIGNATE RANDOL MILL AVENUE FROM FM 1709 TO THE WESTLAKE CITY LIMITS AS 140’ OF R.O.W. TO REFLECT THE EXTENSION OF FM 1938 ALONG THE RANDAOL MILL R.O.W. WHEREAS , the City of Southlake, Texas is a home rule city acting under its charter adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code; and - 11 - Resolution 02-008 3/28/02 WHEREAS , Section 11.06 of the Southlake City Charter provides for the adoption and updating of a Comprehensive Master Plan and its components, including the Master Thoroughfare Plan; and WHEREAS , the Planning and Zoning Commission has forwarded a recommendation for an amendment to the Master Thoroughfare Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS: SECTION 1 Pursuant to Section 11.06 of the Southlake City Charter, the Comprehensive Master Plan, of which the Master Thoroughfare Plan is a component, may be submitted in whole or in part from time to time to the Council for their adoption, accompanied by a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission, and shall contain a planning consideration for a period of at least ten (10) years. The proposed amendments to Exhibit "A" the Master Thoroughfare Plan, noted by graphical depiction in and written description in Exhibit “B” attached hereto, is hereby approved. SECTION 2 The different elements of the Comprehensive Master Plan, as adopted and amended by the City Council from time to time, shall be kept on file in the office of the City Secretary of the City of Southlake, along with a copy of the minute order of the Council so adopting or approving same. Any existing element of the Comprehensive Master Plan which has been heretofore adopted by the City Council shall remain in full force and effect until amended by the City Council as provided herein. - 12 - Resolution 02-008 3/28/02 SECTION 3 This resolution shall become effective on the date of approval by the City Council. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 2002. CITY OF SOUTHLAKE By: _________________________________ Rick Stacy, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ Kim Bush Acting City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: _________________________________ City Attorney City of Southlake, Texas EXHIBIT A - 13 - Resolution 02-008 3/28/02 - 14 - Resolution 02-008 3/28/02 EXHIBIT B Design features of Rucker Road include:  Approximately 35’ wide roadway with the possibility of parallel parking on one or both sides along portions of the roadway.  “Urban” cross section which includes curb, gutters, street trees and sidewalks.  Speed limit not to exceed 25 m.p.h.  Design as a local slow movement roadway.  Crossing at the Carroll Avenue intersection will ultimately be controlled through traffic signalization or 4-way stop.  Pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Carroll Avenue and Rucker Road should be provided. Design features of Remington Road include:  Approximately 37’ wide roadway.  “Urban” cross section which includes curb, gutters, street trees and trail.  Continuous left hand turn lane.  Speed limit not to exceed 30 m.p.h. - 15 - Resolution 02-008 3/28/02 SEE PACKET FOR ALL ATTACHMENTS - 16 - Resolution 02-008 3/28/02 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51