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Item 6C DRAFT S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Ordinance No. 1021 February 2012 Abstract The S.H. 114 Corridor Plan is the last of six sector plans adopted during the Southlake 2030 process. The plan encompasses approximately 1,868 acres that are adjacent to S.H. 114. The most prominent land uses include commercial activities and residential uses; although a significant portion of the plan area is classified as vacant or underdeveloped. As such, the primary objectives for planning in the S.H. 114 corridor are maintaining high development and urban design standards, buffering residential uses from the roadway corridor and commercial uses, and ensuring continued quality growth. The Plan further addresses the unique characteristics and challenges of the S.H. 114 corridor and provides specific planning recommendations in regard to land use, mobility, environmental resources, as well as parks, recreation and open space. Sector Planning and Land Use Planning Introduction The City of Southlake’s Land Use Plan serves as the community’s vision for future development by allocating the appropriate location, concentration and intensity of future development by land use categories. The plan serves as a guide to all decision making as it pertains to the City’s future development. The City of Southlake approaches land use planning through sector planning, a method which divides the City into sectors to identify development issues and to develop recommendations for each individual area. This approach recognizes that planning issues are numerous and complex, and may vary from area to area or even site to site. In short, the purpose of a sector plan is to:  Establish a detailed background for the planning area,  Identify current development constraints and issues,  Identify features, resources and areas to be protected or improved,  Explore development opportunities and  List recommendations for the future development and conservation of the area. Sector planning was first implemented in Southlake during the development of the Southlake 2025 Plan in 2004. The City was originally divided into nine planning areas, although some areas were combined during the actual planning process. For the purposes of the 2030 Plan, the City has been divided into eight sectors: S.H. 114 Corridor Plan February 2012 Page i MAP 1: SOUTHLAKE 2030 PLANNING SECTORS During discussion of the south sector and east sector issues, the Land Use Committee decided to combine the two sectors into one plan area called the southeast sector. The resulting plan document is the Southeast Sector Plan. Similarly, the 1709 corridor and 1938 corridor were consolidated into one plan called the F.M. 1709 and F.M. 1938 Corridor Plan (also known as the F.M. Corridor Plan). Although recommendations may vary from area to area, all sector plans are intended to work together to support a desired direction for growth as outlined in the adopted Vision, Goals and Objectives of the Southlake 2030 Plan (Ordinance No. 960). As such, the land use recommendations from the sector plans are consolidated to create one cohesive document for the City as a whole and the result is the City’s Land Use Plan. Recommendations developed in the sector plans will also be incorporated into other plan elements, such as the Master Thoroughfare Plan and Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan, as appropriate. In addition, the sector plans will be utilized in setting priorities in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) planning process, updating current development ordinances and creating new planning related ordinances or programs as needed. S.H. 114 Corridor Plan February 2012 Page ii Relationship to Southlake’s Strategic Management System Strategic planning is an ongoing process where resources, critical concerns, community priorities and citizen needs are combined to produce both a plan for the future and a measure for results. More specifically, Southlake’s Strategic Management System links the city’s day-to-day activities to a comprehensive long term strategy for public policy and management decisions. The Strategic Management System identifies Strategic Focus Areas and Objectives to guide effective and efficient resource allocation and provides benchmarks to assess performance. The Strategic Focus Areas and Objectives are driven by the City’s Citizen Survey and are outlined in the City’s Strategy Map (please see Appendix B). The Strategic Management System guided the development of the Southlake 2030 Plan Vision, Goals and Objectives (VGO), which define a desired direction for growth for the City. As such, all recommendations in the Southlake 2030 Plan are tied to at least one Strategic Focus Area from the Strategic Management System and at least one Objective from the Adopted Vision, Goals and Objectives. Relationship to Vision North Texas Vision North Texas is a public, private, non-profit and academic partnership headed by the North Central Texas Council of Governments, the Urban Land Institute, and the University of Texas at Arlington. The partnership was created to serve as a forum for discussion, research, and action on issues related to the growth and development of North Central Texas. In addition, the partnership strives to increase public awareness about important regional land use issues and to build support for initiatives that create a successful and sustainable future for North Texas. Over the last few years, Vision North Texas has invited stakeholders from across the region to participate in a series of workshops to develop a vision for the region’s future as well as an action plan S.H. 114 Corridor Plan February 2012 Page iii to achieve that vision. The result of these workshops is North Texas 2050, which describes the preferred future envisioned by Vision North Texas participants. The document also provides guiding principles to help decision-makers achieve the regional vision. The City of Southlake recognizes the importance of the regional vision and has worked to align the Southlake 2030 Plan with North Texas 2050. All Southlake 2030 recommendations are linked to at least one of the guiding principles (please see Appendix C). Additional information on North Texas 2050 and Vision North Texas is available at www.visionnorthtexas.org. S.H. 114 Corridor Plan February 2012 Page iv Table of Contents Abstract i Land Use Planning and Sector Planning Introduction i Relationship to Southlake’s Strategic Management System iii Relationship to Vision North Texas iii 1.0Introduction to the S.H. 114 Corridor 1 1.1Character of the Corridor 2 1.2Preliminary Analysis 2 1.2.1Existing Land Use Distribution 3 1.2.2Existing Zoning 4 1.2.3Recent Development Changes 5 2.0Planning Challenges and Issues 6 3.0Land Use Recommendations 7 4.0Mobility Recommendations 12 4.1Corridor Roadways 12 4.2Corridor Pathways 18 4.3Recommendations 19 5.0Environmental Resource Recommendations 24 5.1Recommendations 25 6.0Parks, Recreation and Open Space Recommendations 32 Appendix A: Adopted Southlake 2030 Plan Vision, Goals and Objectives Appendix B: City of Southlake Strategy Map Appendix C: Vision North Texas Guiding Principles S.H. 114 Corridor Plan February 2012 Page v 1.0 Introduction to the S.H. 114 Corridor The S.H. 114 Corridor generally includes all properties adjacent to S.H. 114 from the western city limit to the eastern city limit. The S.H. 114 Corridor includes some of the City’s larger developments including Southlake Town Square, Gateway Plaza, the Sabre Corporate Campus and the master planned development of Carillon. This plan is focusing on the entire length of S.H. 114 that crosses the city from the northwest to the southeast but also includes Southlake Boulevard (F.M. 1709) from North Carroll Avenue to the eastern City limit. The western portion of Southlake Boulevard (F.M. 1709), west of North Carroll Avenue, is not included in the S.H. 114 Corridor because it is within the boundaries of the F.M. 1709 Corridor Plan and is addressed therein. The boundaries of the plan area are shown in the following map. MAP 2: S.H. 114 CORRIDOR BOUNDARIES S.H. 114 Corridor Plan February 2012 Page 1 1.1 Character of the Corridor The S.H. 114 Corridor is generally characterized by vacant land but has many office, retail and medical uses approved that have not been constructed. Office and Medical uses are generally found along the frontage road of S.H. 114 and most of the retail is located between S.H. 114 and Southlake Boulevard. The largest concentration of retail and restaurant uses is found at Southlake Town Square, The Shops at Southlake, Village Center and Gateway Plaza. More recent developments in the corridor that are built and under way for construction along the corridor include Forest Park Medical Center, Carillon and Children’s Medical Center. INSERT PHOTO HERE Children’s Medical Center Forest Park Medical Center Rendering The S.H. 114 Corridor has begun to develop with many office and medical related uses that include Forest Park Medical Center, Children’s Medical Center, Onsom Medical Offices and Cedar Ridge Offices. In addition, the construction of the Gateway Church campus and its related activity buildings will continue to shape the overall character of the corridor as they continue to build out their campus. 1.2 Preliminary Analysis To fully understand the development issues facing S.H. 114 corridor, an analysis of existing conditions is critical. The following section offers an assessment of the existing land uses and zoning as well as a description of recent development changes in the corridors. 1.2.1 Existing Land Use Distribution The most prominent existing land use in the S.H. 114 corridor is “Vacant”, comprising approximately 891 acres or 47% of the land area. Properties with this classification generally have “NR-PUD” Non- Residential Planned Unit Development and “ECZ” Employment Center zoning districts with a large portion of this area being in the Carillon mixed use development which consisted of 285 acres, a part of which is under development. The next most common existing land use is “Commercial/Industrial” and accounts for nearly 27% of the land area or 506 acres. “Public/Civic/Religious” comprises the next most common land use being with as significant amount of this area being part of the Gateway Church campus. This land use consists of approximately 270 acres or 14% of the total land area in the sector. S.H. 114 Corridor Plan February 2012 Page 2 “Residential”, “Parks & Open Space”, and “Flood Plain” uses comprise the majority of the remaining land area being less than 11% of the total land area.. TABLE 1: S.H. 114 EXISTING LAND USES Existing Land Use Acres* Percentage Residential 153 8.1% Flood Plain 24 1.3% Parks & Open Space 25 1.3% Vacant 891 47.7% Public / Civic / Religious 270 14.5% Commercial / Industrial 507 27.1% *Exclusive of public right-of-ways The map below illustrates existing conditions of the corridors. The classifications indicated on the map are based on the Land Based Classification Standards (LBCS) model developed by the American Planning Association. This model extends the notion of classifying land uses by refining traditional categories into multiple dimensions, such as activities, functions, building types, site development character, and ownership constraints. Each dimension has its own set of categories and subcategories. These multiple dimensions allow users to have precise control over land-use classifications. MAP 3: S.H. 114 CORRIDOR EXISTING LAND USES S.H. 114 Corridor Plan February 2012 Page 3 1.2.2 Existing Zoning The existing zoning in the S.H. 114 Corridor is primarily a mix of Site Plan District (S-P-1 and S-P-2), General Commercial District (C-3), Downtown District (DT), Non-Residential Planned Unit Development District (NR-PUD) and Employment Center Zoning District (ECZ) designations. There is also a large portion of land area with the Agricultural Zoning District (AG) and limited Single-Family Residential Zoning District (SF-1A) designations. MAP 4: S.H. 114 CORRIDOR ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS 1.2.3 Recent Development Changes Placeholder – to be completed later MAP 5: RECENT (5 YEAR) DEVELOPMENT SINCE SOUTHLAKE 2025 ADOPTION S.H. 114 Corridor Plan February 2012 Page 4 2.0 Planning Challenges and Issues Along with the adopted Vision, Goals and Objectives of the Southlake 2030 Plan, these challenges and issues serve as the basis for many of the recommendations outlined in the following chapters. Development along the S.H. 114 Corridor The expansion of S.H. 114 known as the DFW Connector and realignment of Southlake Boulevard with Northwest Highway in Grapevine should ease the congestion along those roadways and also increase total volume of vehicles traveling through the City. This will make the vacant land along S.H. 114 more desirable for development potential. Providing a diverse and attractive range of land uses along the corridor will be necessary to attract the type of development the City would like to see along the corridor. Since much of this land consists of large tracts, there will be opportunities to master plan many of these areas to ensure good vehicle/pedestrian connectivity, land use mixes and public services. In addition, as development occurs, this will provide for opportunities to implement the City’s Urban Design Plan. S.H. 114 also presents visual opportunities and challenges. As noted in the City’s Urban Design Plan it is the public face and dominant impression of the community for thousands of freeway commuters and travelers daily. As with any extensive freeway, “landscaping” the entire corridor is both cost prohibitive and unsustainable, but interchanges at road crossings offer five well-spaced locations for enhancement projects—primarily through improvements to bridges, side slopes and paved islands—to improve the corridor’s aesthetics and build upon the community’s positive image. The northern edge of Southlake Town Square along Highway 114 also presents an opportunity to highlight city identity with a strong visual statement. The critical challenge along the S.H. 114 corridor is to establish private development standards that can create a sense of place along this highway corridor. Carillon, is a prime example of a comprehensive master planned community that has those qualities of a well planned development needed along S.H. 114. Essentially, the scale and character of any future development along the highway corridor will be able to better define the corridor due to the expanse of the highway right-of-way. Pedestrian Mobility and Safety As with any highway, pedestrian mobility and safety will be a challenge on a high volume roadway such as S.H. 114. The implementation of strategies to reduce cut-through traffic will also help protect residential neighborhoods and enhance pedestrian safety around schools, churches, community centers and parks. Of particular concern are the safety hazards posed by vehicles to school-aged children and other residents during the peak drop-off and pick-up hours. The City will continue to work with local school districts to identify safe routes to all schools, establish safe drop-off and pick-up zones and encourage walking or bicycling as safe alternatives to driving children to school. S.H. 114 Corridor Plan February 2012 Page 5 3.0 Land Use Recommendations In the context of comprehensive planning, “land use” typically refers to future land use designations as shown on the Future Land Use Map. The Future Land Use Map illustrates the desired location and distribution of land uses throughout the City, as opposed to the Existing Land Use Map (discussed in Section 1.2.1) which shows how land is currently being utilized. As such, the Future Land Use Map is an important visual tool used by city decision-makers, city staff, developers, and citizens to understand the community’s desired development pattern. Using the Southlake 2030 Plan Vision, Goals and Objectives as a guide and taking the challenges and issues identified in the previous chapter into consideration, the Southlake 2025 Plan Future Land Use Map was reviewed for sites that may require land use designation changes. Several sites were identified for a land use designation revision, primarily due to development changes that have occurred or are expected to occur in the near future. In this sector, only changes to the underlying land use designations are recommended. No changes to the optional land use designations are recommended. However, as a part of the Consolidated Land Use Plan, all “T-1” and “T-2” designations on the Optional Land Use Map will be removed. The following map highlights the areas in the S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Area that have an optional land use designation, including “T-1” and “T-2”. “T-1” and “T-2” will be discussed further in the Consolidated Land Use Plan. MAP 6A S.H. 114 Corridor Plan February 2012 Page 6 The following map highlights the areas with recommended land use designation changes. The numbers on the map correspond to the reference numbers in the table that follows the map. MAP 6B The land use recommendations are outlined in the following table. The numbers in the first column of the table are references to the numbers in the preceding two maps. The second column provides a brief description of the issues specific to the site and the third column provides recommendations to address the issues. The implementation metric in the fourth column is a quantifiable goal with a specified deadline for achievement. The “Strategic Link” and “VGO Tie” relate the issues, recommendations and implementation metrics to Strategic Focus Areas from the City’s Strategy Map and to specific objectives from the adopted Southlake 2030 Vision, Goals and Objectives. The “VNT Link” column relates the issues and recommendations to the guiding principles of the Vision North Texas document, North Texas 2050. The final column provides the abbreviation for the department(s) that will take the lead on the implementation of the recommendations. This format is followed for all the recommendation tables in this plan. S.H. 114 Corridor Plan February 2012 Page 7 TABLE 3: S.H. 114 CORRIDOR PLAN LAND USE RECOMMENDATIONS Ref. Issues Recommendations Implementation Strategic Link VNT Link VGO Responsible No. Metric Tie Department LU1 Change underlying land use Amend Land Use Quality Quality Places 1.8 PDS Land use designation is Office designation from Office Map in FY 2012. Development, Commercial. Commercial to Public/Semi-B1  Zoning is S-P-1 with CS uses. Public.  Part of Countryside Bible Church lot.  During the Southlake 2025 Plan process, this portion of the lot was undeveloped. However, the church recently expanded and added a building to this area of the lot. LU2 Change underlying land use Amend Land Use Quality Quality Places 1.8 PDS Land use designation is Retail designation from Retail Map in FY 2012. Development, Commercial. Commercial to Mixed Use. B1  Optional land use designation is Employment Center.  Zoning is C2.  Parkway Office Center - uses include an animal hospital, office uses, and undeveloped land. LU3 Change underlying land use Amend Land Use Quality Quality Places 1.8 PDS Land use designation is Retail designation from Retail Map in FY 2012. Development, Commercial. Commercial to Mixed Use. B1  Optional land use designation is Employment Center.  Zoning is ECZ.  Properties are currently undeveloped.  These properties are part of the Plaza District of the Carillon development and are planned to be primarily retail and office uses. S.H. 114 Corridor Plan February 2012 Page 8 Ref. Issues Recommendations Implementation Strategic Link VNT Link VGO Responsible No. Metric Tie Department LU4 Change underlying land Amend Land Use Quality Quality Places 1.8 PDS Land use designation is use designation from Map in FY 2012. Development, Medium Density Residential. Medium Density B1  Zoning is SF-1A. Residential to Mixed Use  Planned roundabout at with a site specific Highland and White Chapel. recommendation for lower  Adjacency to planned intensity uses, including Southlake Regional Medical limited office and limited Center to the east. commercial activities. LU5 Change underlying land Amend Land Use Quality Quality Places 1.8 PDS Land use designation is use designations from Map in FY 2012. Development, Medium Density Residential, Medium Density B1 Office Commercial, and Retail Residential, Office Commercial. Commercial, and Retail  Zoning is S-P-2 with O-2 uses, Commercial to Mixed Use. C-3, CS, and AG.  Planned Southlake Regional Medical Center on the south and eastern properties. LU6 Change underlying land Amend Land Use Quality Quality Places 1.8 PDS Land use is Office Commercial use designation from Map in FY 2012. Development, and Flood Plain. Office Commercial to B1  Zoning is AG and S-P-1 with O- Mixed Use. 1 uses (Onsom Medical Offices). LU7 Change underlying land Amend Land Use Quality Quality Places 1.8 PDS Land use is Office Commercial. use designation from Map in FY 2012. Development,  Zoning is CS. Office Commercial to B1  Part of Jack D. Johnson Public/Semi-Public. Elementary School lot. LU8 Change underlying land Amend Land Use Quality Quality Places 1.8 PDS Land use is Mixed Use and use designation from Map in FY 2012. Development, Low Density Residential. Mixed Use and Low B1  Zoning is S-P-1 with CS uses. Density Residential to  New Carroll Middle School. Public/Semi-Public. S.H. 114 Corridor Plan February 2012 Page 9 Ref. Issues Recommendations Implementation Strategic Link VNT Link VGO Responsible No. Metric Tie Department ED1 Amend the Mixed Use Amend Land Use Quality Quality Places 1.8 PDS The City is receptive to Definition in the Land Use Map in FY 2012. Development, considering proposals for full Plan to define the type of B1 service hotels at market hotel appropriate within driven locations along the this land use category. State Highway 114 corridor. S.H. 114 Corridor Plan February 2012 Page 10 4.0 Mobility Recommendations “Mobility” refers to the City’s transportation network and includes automotive, pedestrian, bicycle and other alternative modes of transportation. Over the past several decades, the physical, social and economic success Southlake has experienced can be attributed in part to the City's transportation network. The highways, streets, paths, railway and proximity to the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport that provide mobility within the City and access to points beyond have caused Southlake to transition from a relatively isolated community at its incorporation to a premier City in the DFW Metroplex and beyond today. However, the same transportation network has also created adverse side effects: traffic congestion due to regional travel patterns, increased pollutant emissions and high stress levels due to commuting. 4.1 Roadways in the F.M. Corridors As previously discussed, S.H. 114 is a major roadway corridor in the City of Southlake and in the region of Northeast Tarrant County. According to the Master Thoroughfare Plan, S.H. 114 is classified as a highway with 300 to 500 feet of right of way. There are also many other important arterials in the City that cross this plan area and also S.H. 114 such as Carroll Avenue, Kimball Avenue and White Chapel Boulevard.. The thoroughfare designations for these major roadways as well as other streets in the S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Area are illustrated in the following map. S.H. 114 Corridor Plan February 2012 Page 11 MAP 7: EXISTING MASTER THOROUGHFARE PLAN FOR THE S.H. 114 CORRIDOR S.H. 114 is currently undergoing some improvements within the City limits including the realignment of Southlake Boulevard with Northwest Highway in Grapevine. The addition of landscaped medians and deceleration lanes are under construction and expected to be completed in early 2012. Upon completion of the landscaped medians and deceleration lanes, the installation of sidewalks along Southlake Boulevard will follow. 4.1.1 Major Corridors Urban Design Plan The 2008 Major Corridors Urban Design Plan indicated the need for “Gateway Identity” locations along S.H. 114 within the corridor plan area. Due to the wide variation in site size and configuration at potential gateway sites, a variety of gateway concepts have been considered during the approval process of the Urban Design Plan that allow flexibility in determining an appropriate design response for a particular instance. For example, the recommended gateway site where the Town Square fronts S.H. 114 calls for a large vertical element, and is best served by a tower. This tower element might be repeated where the newly redesigned interchange linking Southlake Boulevard to S.H. 114 enters the city and at the western edge of S.H. 114. Another tower would be appropriate at Kimball Ave. and S.H. S.H. 114 Corridor Plan February 2012 Page 12 114. Recommended design elements use materials such as sandstone, austin stone, brick, and other materials as identified in the design impressions and vocabulary. 4.1.2 Major Corridors Urban Design Plan: S.H. 114 Enhancements The enhancement recommendations for Southlake’s S.H. 114 corridor build on the “pulse point” concept described in the Urban Design Plan, using regularly spaced interchanges as opportunities to underscore community identity with the same design forms, colors, fonts and other elements repeated in the gateways and boulevard corridors. It is important to note that the interchange enhancements do S.H. 114 Corridor Plan February 2012 Page 13 not have to be implemented in full in order to realize significant improvement in visual quality. Bridge staining, street names, architectural railings, vertical sculpture columns and plantings may be approached as individual projects, and built upon as additional funding becomes available. View of existing Northwest Hwy Bridge, a critical entryway into Southlake. Landscaping along the highway is a critical feature that has the potential to enhance the experience along the freeway some of which is being addressed with the DFW Connector project. Due to the success of landscaping along President George Bush Turnpike (PGBT) in the Metroplex, during the Urban Design Plan process a desire was expressed to see similar landscape improvements along S.H. 114. That plan recommends the general concept of enhancing landscaping at interchanges, bridges and overpasses. A more detailed plan for landscaping along the highway should be developed based on costs, TxDOT standards, and maintenance agreements. Conceptually, landscaping would follow the general recommendations of masses of drought tolerant grasses and other vegetation that creates year-round interest along the roadway corridor. Existing landscaping along PGBT as a model for landscaping along S.H. 114 from the City’s Urban Design Plan 4.2 Pathways in the S.H. 114 Corridor The City of Southlake places a high priority on sidewalks and trails for both mobility and recreation. Currently the City has an approved Sidewalk Pathways Plan which indicates the location of future sidewalk facilities in the City and priorities these facilities for construction. Also, the City of Southlake ensures construction of sidewalks by the following actions: 1) allocates approximately $400,000 annually for the construction of trails and sidewalks in the CIP (Capital Improvements Program); 2) seeks grants for funding; 3) requires new development to construct sidewalks along public streets adjacent to the site; 4) implemented the sidewalk matching program (a 50% cost sharing program for the design and construction of sidewalks within neighborhoods); and 5) implemented the Sidewalk Partnership program (promotes the dedication of easements by citizens and business for the construction of sidewalks). The map below shows the existing Pathways Plan for the S.H. 114 Corridor. S.H. 114 Corridor Plan February 2012 Page 14 MAP 8: EXISTING PATHWAYS PLAN As shown in the map above, the primary east-west route for pedestrian mobility is found along S.H. 114 and also the future Kirkwood Boulevard. However, the sidewalks adjacent to S.H. 114 have several missing segments and will be built as development occurs along the highway. 4.3 Mobility Recommendations In coordination with the Vision, Goals & Objectives, adopted by City Council in November 2009, the following table lists the recommendations for the S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Area regarding mobility. For a description of each column heading, please refer to the legend following the table. S.H. 114 Corridor Plan February 2012 Page 15 TABLE 4: S.H. 114 CORRIDOR MOBILITY RECOMMENDATIONS Ref. Issues Recommendations Implementation Metric Strategic Link VNT Link VGO Tie Responsible No. Department M1 There is significant traffic Consider intersection Address in the Mobility Mobility, C2 Efficient Mobility 3.2 PDS, PW congestion in the vicinity improvement options at West Plan in FY 2012. Options of the intersection of Dove Road and Sams School North Peytonville Avenue Road as well as at West Dove and West Dove Road Road and North Peytonville during the peak AM and Avenue. Consider realigning the peak PM hours (primarily intersection of Sams School related to school traffic). Road and West Dove Road to line up with North Peytonville Avenue. M2 The community desires to Consider intersection Address in Mobility Mobility, Efficient Mobility 3.2 PDS, PW, CS create a more efficient improvements in the form of a Plan in FY 2012. Infrastructure, Options intersection at W. dual roundabout at the Performance Highland Street and N. intersection of W. Highland and Service White Chapel Boulevard. Street and N. White Chapel Delivery, Boulevard. C2 M3 Traffic congestion on the Conduct a study for a Texas Address in Mobility Mobility, Efficient Mobility 3.6 PW Carroll Avenue bridge will turnaround on the east side of Plan in FY 2012. Infrastructure, Options continue to increase as a the Carroll Avenue bridge. Performance result of development Explore opportunities to fund and Service along S.H. 114 east of the turnaround such as grants Delivery, Carroll Avenue. and partnerships with private C2 entities. M4 Town Square is a As part of the Mobility Plan, Address in Mobility Mobility, Pedestrian 3.1 & 3.3 PDS, PW pedestrian-friendly evaluate pedestrian mobility Plan in FY 2012. Infrastructure, Design, Efficient environment, yet reaching leading to Town Square. C2 Mobility Options Town Square on foot from Consider prioritizing sidewalk surrounding developments gaps leading to Town Square, can be difficult due to gaps particularly along Carroll in the sidewalk network. Avenue. S.H. 114 Corridor Plan February 2012 Page 16 Ref. Issues Recommendations Implementation Metric Strategic Link VNT Link VGO Tie Responsible No. Department M5 The Sidewalk plan and Revise the Sidewalk Plan and Revise as part of the Mobility, B4, Pedestrian 3.3 PDS Pathways Plan maps do Pathways Plan maps to Mobility Plan in FY B5 Design not distinguish between distinguish between public and 2012. public and private private sidewalks/trails. sidewalks/trails. When considering sidewalk construction priorities, note that any connections to private sidewalks/trails should be made through the Neighborhood Sidewalk Matching Funds Program. M6 The community desires to Improve pedestrian mobility Address in Mobility Mobility, Pedestrian 1.2, 3.1, PDS, PW improve pedestrian along arterials: Plan in FY 2012. Infrastructure, Design, Efficient 3.2, 3.3 mobility along arterials. Performance Mobility Options  Identify gaps in the and Service sidewalk network along Delivery, arterials C1, C2  Prioritize construction of these gaps M7 The community desires to Identify and seek to eliminate Address in Mobility Safety and Pedestrian 3.1, 3.3, PDS, PW maximize pedestrian and hazards to increase safe, Plan in FY 2012. Security, Design, Efficient 3.5, 3.7, bicycle mobility to efficient bicycle or pedestrian Mobility, Mobility 3.9 encourage exercise and to movement citywide. Infrastructure, Options, Healthy reduce dependence on C2 Communities automobiles. M8 The community desires to Increase access to existing and Address in Mobility Mobility, Pedestrian 3.1, 3.3, CS maximize bike and future parks and expand Plan in FY 2012. Infrastructure, Design, Efficient 3.5, 3.7, pedestrian access to parks. pedestrian linkages between Performance Mobility Options 3.9 park and recreational facilities. Management and Service Delivery, C2 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan February 2012 Page 17 Ref. Issues Recommendations Implementation Metric Strategic Link VNT Link VGO Tie Responsible No. Department M9 As smaller parcels develop Consider options for Research similar Quality Quality Places 1.8 PDS or older properties establishing architectural design standards in other Development, redevelop, there may be standards for the corridors, communities and C3, B3 substantial inconsistencies including identifying a preferred consider zoning in architectural design that color palette. Focus should be ordinance amendments may result in a disorderly placed on complementary in FY 2012. appearance along the design and colors rather than corridors. uniform design and colors. Recommendations Table Legend Ref. No. = Reference number. Issues = A brief description of the issue requiring action. Recommendations = Recommendations to address the issues. Implementation Metric = A quantifiable goal, often with a deadline for achievement. Strategic Link = The Strategic Focus Area(s) from the City’s Strategy Map that relate to the issue and recommendations. VNT Link = The guiding principle(s) from Vision North Texas that relate to the issue and recommendations. VGO Tie = Specific objective(s) from the adopted Southlake 2030 Vision, Goals and Objectives that relate to the issue and recommendations. Responsible Department = The department(s) that will take the lead on implementing the recommendation. PDS = Planning & Development Services; PW = Public Works; CS = Community Services; ED = Economic Development; DPS = Department of Public Safety Gray Shading = Citywide goals (not unique to the F.M. corridors). S.H. 114 Corridor Plan February 2012 Page 18 5.0 Environmental Resource Recommendations Environmental sustainability is vital to the current and long term financial health of the City and the physical and emotional health of area residents. As such, the City of Southlake places a high priority on the protection and conservation of the community’s natural assets. “Environmental resources” in this section primarily refers to natural amenities, such as trees, water, soil, air, and wildlife. A more detailed discussion on sustainability, including topics such as energy use, waste reduction, and recycling, may be found in the Sustainability Plan. The primary environmental resource issues in the S.H. 114 corridor are protection of the floodplain and preservation and enhancement of the existing tree canopy. Several creeks drain into Grapevine Lake with a significant area in the 100 year flood plain running near S.H. 114 and East Highland Street and adjacent to the mixed use development, Carillon, presenting unique opportunities and challenges. Many of the trees are found adjacent to the floodplain, as shown in the map below. Most of these trees are characteristic of the Cross Timbers ecosystem, including Post Oaks, Blackjack Oaks, Cedar Elms, American Elms, Hackberries, Pecans, and Cottonwoods. In addition, significant grade changes in the S.H. 114 Corridor present challenges. Specifically, along S.H. 114 itself, a steep grade separates the highway from the adjacent properties particularly towards the western half of S.H. 114 within the City limits. This grade change will require special consideration for any proposed development. S.H. 114 Corridor Plan February 2012 Page 19 MAP 9: EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE PROTECTION PLAN MAP 5.1 Environmental Resource Recommendations Based on the Southlake 2030 Vision, Goals, and Objectives, the following general environmental resource recommendations are proposed. Although no area specific recommendations are proposed for the S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Area, all of the citywide environmental resource recommendations originally developed in the North Sector Plan have been carried over to this plan. For a description of each column heading, please refer to the legend following the table. S.H. 114 Corridor Plan February 2012 Page 20 TABLE 5: S.H. 114 CORRIDOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS Ref. Issues Recommendations Implementation Strategic Link VNT Link VGO Tie Responsible No. Metric Department E1 Recognize the Maintain Tree City USA status. Complete the Tree Quality Environmental 7.5 PDS importance of the City USA Development, Stewardship urban forest. application C3 annually. E2 The community desires Evaluate options for improving Consider if Quality Environmental 7.5 PDS a higher level of urban tree protection. Consider: ordinance revisions Development, Stewardship, forest maintenance, and/or C3, F2 Quality Places  Software programs or other management and implementation of tools for managing and protection. incentive programs assessing existing tree cover. are required by FY  Revisions to existing 2013. ordinances to strengthen tree protection requirements and to allow for creative site design to protect trees.  Providing incentives for tree protection.  Conducting a tree survey. E3 There is currently not Develop a map of all areas with Complete and Performance Environmental 7.3, 7.5 PDS an easy way for approved Tree Conservation publish a map that Management Stewardship homeowners or Plans or add the areas to the includes approved and Service developers to Environmental Resource Tree Conservation Delivery, determine if a property Protection Map. Provide the map Plans by FY 2013. B4 has an approved Tree on the City’s website. Update map at Conservation Plan. least annually. E4 The Environmental Update the Environmental Complete as part Performance Environmental 7.2, 7.7, 7.8 PDS Resource Protection Resource Protection Plan to of the Management Stewardship Plan does not address include a discussion on local Sustainability Plan and Service ecology and wildlife ecology and wildlife corridors. in FY 2012/2013. Delivery, corridors. F2 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan February 2012 Page 21 Ref. Issues Recommendations Implementation Strategic Link VNT Link VGO Tie Responsible No. Metric Department E5 The Environmental Update the Environmental Complete as part Performance Environmental 7.3, 7.5, 7.7 PDS Resource Protection Resource Protection Map to of the Management Stewardship Map has not been reflect development that has Sustainability Plan and Service updated since its occurred in the past 4 years. in FY 2012/2013. Delivery, adoption in 2005. It B4 shows areas that have been developed as areas recommended for preservation. E6 Stream corridors, Encourage development that Address as part of Quality Environmental 1.4, 7.3, 7.4 PDS wetlands and allows floodplains, wetlands and the Sustainability Development, Stewardship, floodplains require stream corridors to remain in a Plan in FY F2 Quality Places additional natural state. Consider 2012/2013. consideration during establishment of standard “no review of development development” distances from and redevelopment these areas. cases. S.H. 114 Corridor Plan February 2012 Page 22 Ref. Issues Recommendations Implementation Strategic Link VNT Link VGO Tie Responsible No. Metric Department E7 As the City and region Address as part of Safety and Environmental 1.4, 7.3, 7.4, PW, PDS Identify concrete drainage grow, water pollution the Sustainability Security, Stewardship, 7.5, 9.1, 9.3, channels that may be from runoff also Plan in FY Infrastructure, Quality Places, 10.5 rehabilitated to include increases. 2012/2013. Quality Resource Efficiency vegetation that can filter Development, runoff. Partnerships  Minimize impervious surfaces and in new development. Volunteerism,  Consider use of C3, C5, F2 pervious/porous concrete, bio-swales and other alternative storm water management devices.  Encourage the use of native and adapted plants in landscaping. (Native and adapted plants require less chemical maintenance.)  Continue to develop water conservation educational materials.  Consider partnerships with other agencies for educational initiatives.  Ensure that trees and vegetation adjacent to streams are preserved. S.H. 114 Corridor Plan February 2012 Page 23 Ref. Issues Recommendations Implementation Strategic Link VNT Link VGO Tie Responsible No. Metric Department E8 The DFW region faces Address as part of Safety and Environmental 7.2, 7.3, 9.1, PDS, PW, CS Encourage the use of native significant challenges the Sustainability Security, Stewardship, 9.3 and adapted plants in for meeting increasing Plan in FY Infrastructure, Quality Places, landscaping. water demand in 2012/2013. Quality Resource Efficiency Continue to develop o coming years. Development, landscaping demonstration Partnerships gardens within city parks and and at the Bob Jones Volunteerism, Nature Center that may be Performance utilized in medians and Management traffic circles. and Service  Continue to encourage water Delivery, conservation through public C3, B2, F2 education.  Consider establishing a program for citizens or businesses that significantly decrease their water usage.  Consider partnerships with other agencies for educational initiatives.  Evaluate watering methods for public and private properties, such as utilizing well water and prohibiting watering during certain times. S.H. 114 Corridor Plan February 2012 Page 24 Ref. Issues Recommendations Implementation Strategic Link VNT Link VGO Tie Responsible No. Metric Department E9 The DFW region Address as part of Safety and Environmental 3.1, 3.3, 3.7, PDS, PW Continue to develop the continues to be the Sustainability Security, Stewardship, 3.8, 3.9, 7.2, infrastructure for and classified as Plan in FY Infrastructure, Efficient Mobility 7.5, 7.6, 9.1, encourage the use of non- nonattainment for the 2012/2013. Quality Options 9.3 motorized travel options, such pollutant ozone. Development, as walking and biking. Partnerships  Protect existing tree cover and and increase tree cover by Volunteerism, planting more trees. Performance  Consider partnerships with Management other agencies for educational and Service initiatives. Delivery, B2, F2, L5 E10 As development Include in city’s FY Quality Environmental 7.2 PDS Evaluate options for continues, light 2012 work Development, Stewardship addressing and reducing light pollution is an program. B3 pollution. increasing problem in North Central Texas. E11 Residents’ expectations Amended in the Quality Environmental 1.1 PDS Require maintenance plan as for maintenance of Zoning Ordinance Development, Stewardship part of zoning application common open space in in FY 2011. C3 process for public/private neighborhoods are not parks. always the same as the required level of maintenance. Recommendations Table Legend Ref. No. = Reference number. Issues = A brief description of the issue requiring action. Recommendations = Recommendations to address the issues. Implementation Metric = A quantifiable goal, often with a deadline for achievement. Strategic Link = The Strategic Focus Area(s) from the City’s Strategy Map that relate to the issue and recommendations. VNT Link = The guiding principle(s) from Vision North Texas that relate to the issue and recommendations. S.H. 114 Corridor Plan February 2012 Page 25 VGO Tie = Specific objective(s) from the adopted Southlake 2030 Vision, Goals and Objectives that relate to the issue and recommendations. Responsible Department = The department(s) that will take the lead on implementing the recommendation. PDS = Planning & Development Services; PW = Public Works; CS = Community Services; ED = Economic Development; DPS = Department of Public Safety Gray Shading = Citywide goals (not unique to the F.M. Corridor Plan Area). S.H. 114 Corridor Plan February 2012 Page 26 6.0 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space The S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Area includes several small public parks particularly within Southlake Town Square such as Summit Park, Rustin Park, Frank Cornish Park, Central Park and other open spaces. The S.H. 114 Corridor Plan area also includes some open space and future parks within the Carillon master planned mixed use community that will be built as the development is built out. A complete discussion on these facilities may be found in the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan. MAP 10: PARKS IN S.H. 114 CORRIDOR PLAN AREA Based on the Southlake 2030 Vision, Goals, and Objectives, the following parks, recreation and open space recommendations are proposed. Although no area specific recommendations are proposed for the S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Area, the citywide parks, recreation and open space recommendation originally developed in the North Sector Plan has been carried over to this plan. For a description of each column heading, please refer to the legend that following the table. S.H. 114 Corridor Plan February 2012 Page 27 TABLE 6: S.H. 114 CORRIDOR PLAN AREA PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE RECOMMENDATIONS Ref. Issues Recommendations Implementation Strategic Link VNT Link VGO Tie Responsible No. Metric Department P1 Directional signs within city Develop internal park Prepare a Park Sign Quality Quality Places 1.12, 10.8 CS, PDS parks are either nonexistent signage plans for all parks. Master Plan that Development, or inadequate. Consideration should be addresses signage in Safety and given to both active use all parks. Security, signage, such as directional Performance signs to sports fields, and to Management and passive use signage, such as Service Delivery, trail head signs and C3, B4, L5 directional signs at trail forks. Recommendations Table Legend Ref. No. = Reference number. Issues = A brief description of the issue requiring action. Recommendations = Recommendations to address the issues. Implementation Metric = A quantifiable goal, often with a deadline for achievement. Strategic Link = The Strategic Focus Area(s) from the City’s Strategy Map that relate to the issue and recommendations. VNT Link = The guiding principle(s) from Vision North Texas that relate to the issue and recommendations. VGO Tie = Specific objective(s) from the adopted Southlake 2030 Vision, Goals and Objectives that relate to the issue and recommendations. Responsible Department = The department(s) that will take the lead on implementing the recommendation. PDS = Planning & Development Services; PW = Public Works; CS = Community Services; ED = Economic Development; DPS = Department of Public Safety Gray Shading = Citywide goals (not unique to the F.M. Corridor Plan Area). S.H. 114 Corridor Plan February 2012 Page 28 Appendix A Vision, Goals & Objectives Adopted by City Council on November 17, 2009 Ordinance No. 960 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Appendix A S OUTHLAKE 2030 V ISION S TATEMENT S OUTHLAKE 2030 V ISION S TATEMENT Southlake will continue to enhance its status as a desirable, attractive, safe, healthy and fiscally-sound community with quality neighborhoods, while maintaining a high standard of living, learning, shopping, working, recreation, and open spaces. Southlake will continue to be a vibrant community that epitomizes both economic and environmental sustainability. S OUTHLAKE 2030 G OALS & O BJECTIVES S OUTHLAKE 2030 G OALS & O BJECTIVES Goal 1: Quality Development Promote quality development that is consistent with the Urban Design Plan, well- maintained, attractive, pedestrian-friendly, safe, contributes to an overall sense of place and meet the needs of a vibrant and diverse community. Objective 1.1 Encourage the maintenance of existing neighborhoods, features and amenities in order to preserve property values and a unique sense of place. Objective 1.2 Create and preserve attractive pedestrian-friendly streets and pathways to encourage transportation alternatives to the automobile. Objective 1.3 Encourage appropriately-scaled neighborhood design that compliments existing development patterns while creating unique places, recognizing that quality residential neighborhoods are the cornerstone of our community. Objective 1.4 Emphasize creativity and ensure environmental stewardship in the design of all development and public infrastructure, maximizing the preservation of desirable natural features such as trees, topography, streams, wildlife corridors and habitat. Objective 1.5 Promote unique community character through a cohesive theme by emphasizing urban design detail and performance standards for structures, streets, street lighting, landscaping, entry features, wayfinding signs, open spaces, amenities, pedestrian/automobile orientation and transition to adjacent uses. Objective 1.6 Consider high-quality single-family residential uses as part of a planned mixed-use development at appropriate transitional locations. Objective 1.7 Explore and encourage opportunities for redevelopment when appropriate. Objective 1.8 Ensure high-quality design and a heightened sensitivity towards the integration of new development with the existing development and urban design pattern. 1 Vision, Goals & Objectives November 17, 2009 Objective 1.9 Strengthen street and landscape design standards to enhance the visual quality along major corridors. Objective 1.10 Continue to promote a strong working relationship with the Texas Department of Transportation to improve the appearance of bridges, embankments and entryways into the City. Objective 1.11 Ensure that city- and developer-provided infrastructure is functional, aesthetically well-designed, and integrated with the natural environment. Objective 1.12 Continue to strengthen the City’s regulations to encourage effective signage that is appropriately designed and scaled to minimize adverse impacts on community aesthetics. Objective 1.13 Explore creating participation programs with home owner associations and subdivision groups to enhance the long-term viability of neighborhood features and amenities. Goal 2: Balance Maintain a balanced approach to growth and development in order to preserve the City’s assets (schools, public safety, and competitive edge in the region) and fiscal health. Objective 2.1 Encourage a balance of uses, including retail, office, medical, hospitality, entertainment, institutional, industrial and residential that is both responsive to and sustainable within changing market conditions and sustains growth in property values for the future. Objective 2.2 Support appropriate public-private financial partnerships that will help retain and enhance the City’s economic base. Objective 2.3 Ensure the City’s built environment fosters a positive relationship between the taxable value of real property and the corresponding cost of municipal services. Goal 3: Mobility Develop an innovative mobility system that provides for the safe, convenient, efficient movement of people and goods, reduces traffic congestion, promotes energy and transportation efficiency and promotes expanded opportunities for citizens to meet some routine needs by walking or bicycling. Objective 3.1 Provide a safe and efficient streets and pathways network that allows travel to shopping areas, schools, parks and places of employment, reducing the 2 Vision, Goals & Objectives November 17, 2009 need to travel on the City’s major arterials (FM 1709, FM 1938, or SH 114) and minimizes cut-through traffic in residential neighborhoods. Objective 3.2 Implement and promote a mobility system that addresses safety, design, comfort and aesthetic elements such as landscaping, crosswalks, railing, lighting, traffic-calming and signage in order to provide distinct character and functionality for the City. Objective 3.3 In accordance with a need identified by the Citizen Survey, provide and promote a continuous pedestrian pathways system that is user-friendly, efficient, safe, economical, and connect parks, shopping, schools, work and residential areas. Objective 3.4 Pursue opportunities to link Southlake’s pathways to systems in adjacent cities and trails on the Corps of Engineers property. Objective 3.5 Develop a program to encourage the dedication of easements for pathway construction in accordance with the sidewalk priority plan and Capital Improvements Plan. Objective 3.6 Identify and prioritize the funding and construction of mobility system capital improvements projects according to the impacts on safety, system efficiency, costs, and maintaining acceptable levels of service. Objective 3.7 Increase safe bicycle mobility when reasonably possible. Objective 3.8 Continue to promote a strong working relationship with the Texas Department of Transportation to identify, design and implement projects that prevent or relieve congestion in the area. Objective 3.9 Continue to evaluate and improve upon the existing mobility system within the City, maintaining existing infrastructure, making required improvements and evaluating innovative ways to integrate transportation and land use. Objective 3.10 Obtain adequate right-of-way for future roadway corridors and improvements. Goal 4: Parks, Recreation and Open Space Support a comprehensive integrated parks, recreation and open space system for all ages that creates value and preserves natural assets of the City. Objective 4.1 Ensure that new development incorporates usable open space. 3 Vision, Goals & Objectives November 17, 2009 Objective 4.2 Ensure that parkland and open spaces include an integrated mix of developed and natural areas with consideration of protecting the City’s ecosystem and wildlife corridors. Objective 4.3 Promote water conservation and reuse in the design of parks and open spaces. Objective 4.4 Utilize partnerships to create open space and recreation facilities. Objective 4.5 Ensure an even geographic distribution of park facilities and recreation activities—both active and passive—for citizens of all ages. Objective 4.6 Provide a full range of park facilities and linear linkages that will accommodate the current and future needs of the City’s residents and visitors. Objective 4.7 Integrate passive recreational opportunities into preserved natural and drainage areas. Objective 4.8 Incorporate feedback received from the Parks and Recreation Citizen Survey into recreation activities and park facilities. Objective 4.9 Acknowledge the City’s rich natural history, heritage and historical landmarks. Objective 4.10 Determine parkland desirable for dedication as part of the development process based on classification, location and maintenance cost. Objective 4.11 Prioritize investments in existing and established parks understanding that there will be strategic opportunities for land acquisition. Objective 4.12 Incorporate educational and learning opportunities within parks and related facilities. Objective 4.13 Pursue recreational and educational opportunities on Corps of Engineers property compatible with the goal of protecting and preserving the existing ecosystem for future generations. Goal 5: Public Safety Establish and maintain protective measures and policies that reduce danger, risk or injury to property and individuals who live, work or visit the City. Objective 5.1 Maintain a level of police, fire and ambulance services commensurate with population and business needs. 4 Vision, Goals & Objectives November 17, 2009 Objective 5.2 Provide effective and efficient professional public safety services in partnership with the citizens we serve, encouraging mutual respect and innovative problem-solving, thereby improving the quality of life in our community. Objective 5.3 Ensure compliance with the stated standard of response coverage and industry guidelines through the provision of facilities, equipment, personnel and roadways. Objective 5.4 Ensure that all buildings and public facilities are constructed in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations and standards. Objective 5.5 Maintain the continued compliance with national standard of excellence through the accreditation process. Objective 5.6 Enhance and promote public safety through public-private partnerships and utilization and training of volunteers. Objective 5.7 Maintain a high level of community readiness through training and communications among neighborhood and volunteer groups and city, county, state, and federal entities. Objective 5.8 Develop and implement safety education programs that enhance the quality of life and safety in the community. Objective 5.9 Promote security of public buildings and infrastructure. Objective 5.10 Ensure safe and healthy working conditions for city staff, volunteers and officials by providing security, facility, vehicular and equipment maintenance, information, education and training. Goal 6: Economic Development Create a diversified, vibrant and sustainable economy through the attraction and support of business enterprises and tourism meeting the vision and standards desired by City leaders. Objective 6.1 Promote the City both nationally and regionally as a great place to live, work, visit, shop and recreate. Objective 6.2 Provide necessary, desirable and diverse goods and services for residents of the City. Objective 6.3 Foster an environment that retains and supports existing businesses to ensure the sustainability of our existing tax base. 5 Vision, Goals & Objectives November 17, 2009 Objective 6.4 Attract desired businesses to ensure economic growth as well as continued employment and services for residents of the City. Objective 6.5 Enhance the quality of life for residents and the sustainability of City business through the promotion of the tourism, convention and hotel industry in the City. Objective 6.6 Develop a clear and understandable incentive policy that accomplishes the business attraction and retention goals of the City and is based on factors such as job creation, investment, quality of business, return on investment and overall value to the community. Objective 6.7 Foster communication between the public and private sectors. Goal 7: Sustainability Encourage the conservation, protection, enhancement and proper management of the natural and built environment. Objective 7.1 Maintain and implement policies to reduce the use of nonrenewable resources, such as energy in the heating, cooling, and operation and maintenance of city facilities. Objective 7.2 Promote public awareness and education on such sustainability issues as public health, energy and water conservation and overall environmental stewardship. Objective 7.3 Promote sustainable public and private development practices and patterns, building design, water-use reduction and waste reduction while maintaining the existing character of the city. Objective 7.4 Protect surface, storm, and groundwater quality from septic discharge, impervious surface runoff, improper waste disposal and other potential contaminant sources. Objective 7.5 Conserve, restore and promote tree and plant cover that is native or adaptive to the City and region while also protecting existing significant vegetation and maintaining the existing character of the City. Objective 7.6 Protect and enhance air quality in coordination with federal, regional and local agencies. Objective 7.7 Recognize the importance of and protect the biological diversity for the ecological and aesthetic benefits to the community. 6 Vision, Goals & Objectives November 17, 2009 Objective 7.8 Define, protect, and celebrate the local Cross Timbers Ecosystem as a community asset for future generations. Objective 7.9 Assess and minimize the ecological impact of any new trails provided on Corps of Engineers property. Goal 8: Community Facilities Plan and provide quality community facilities and services that effectively meet the service needs of Southlake’s residents and businesses. Objective 8.1Provide a level of community facilities that meet the needs of both the existing and projected population. Objective 8.2 Encourage cooperation with the school districts in planning for and financing community facilities to encourage the cost-effective provision of resources. Objective 8.3 Systematically evaluate City-owned buildings in terms of their quality of service delivery and prioritize maintenance and renovation accordingly. Objective 8.4 Incorporate new computer and telecommunications technologies into public buildings and designated areas in order to improve time and cost efficiency of service delivery and to meet increasing demands of information access and sharing. Goal 9: Partnerships Fully utilize and coordinate with the City’s many partners to address issues facing the area, provide services and facilities, promote volunteerism, support events and programs and encourage economic growth. Objective 9.1 Partner with other government entities, non-governmental organizations and the North Central Texas Council of Governments to address regional and local issues. Objective 9.2 Continue mutually beneficial partnerships between the City and local school districts to explore the provision of facilities, services, technology, and other opportunities through open communication and close coordination. Objective 9.3 Continue active partnerships with non-profit organizations, civic groups and local businesses to create opportunities that benefit the community. Objective 9.4 Partner with local school districts to educate Southlake’s youth in their municipality and seek youth input when planning the future of our community. 7 Vision, Goals & Objectives November 17, 2009 Goal 10: Infrastructure Through sound management and strategic investment, develop, maintain, improve and operate public infrastructure that promotes health, safety and an enhanced quality of life for all members of the community. Objective 10.1 Ensure equitably-distributed and adequate services and facilities. Objective 10.2 Plan and program land acquisition and the installation of all essential public facilities to reasonably coincide with the need for such facilities. Objective 10.3 Identify and implement programs where costs may be shared by multiple agencies and/or developers. Objective 10.4 Provide for adequate public water and sewer services in appropriate areas of the City. Objective 10.5 Provide and maintain an effective stormwater management system throughout the City. Objective 10.6 Maintain and enhance existing infrastructure and levels of service through the provision of timely maintenance, repair and replacement as needed. Objective 10.7 Provide and maintain effective solid waste collection and recycling programs for residents. Objective 10.8 Provide a streetlight system for adequate illumination and a wayfinding signage system for pedestrian and driver safety where appropriate. 8 Vision, Goals & Objectives November 17, 2009 Appendix B Appendix C North Texas 2050 Guiding Principles Excerpted from North Texas 2050 www.visionnorthtexas.org new landmarks and gathering spaces, use of compatible Development Diversity 1. – Meet the needs of architectural and landscape design, and support for the changing markets by providing a mix of development activities and institutions that make each community options and land use types in communities throughout the unique. region. Efficient Mobility Options Efficient Growth 8. – Invest in transportation 2. – Promote reinvestment and systems, facilities and operations that provide multi-modal redevelopment in areas with existing infrastructure, ensure choices for the efficient and sustainable movement of that new infrastructure supports orderly and sustainable people, goods, and services. growth, and provide coordinated regional systems of natural and built infrastructure. Resource Efficiency 9. – Design buildings, sites, communities and regional systems to use water, energy, Pedestrian Design 3. – Create and connect pedestrian- and renewable resources responsibly, effectively and (and bicyclist) oriented neighborhoods, centers and places efficiently, and to retain non-renewable resources for the throughout the region. use of future generations. Housing Choice 4. – Sustain and facilitate a range of Educational Opportunity 10. – Provide opportunities housing opportunities and choices that meet the needs of for all North Texans to have access to the schools, people residents of all economic levels and at all stages of life. and technology they need for success in learning Activity Centers throughout their lives. 5. – Create mixed use developments that are centers of neighborhoods and community activities and Healthy Communities 11. – Identify and support serve as hubs of non-automobile transportation systems. functional, sustainable infrastructure and institutions that Environmental Stewardship offer North Texans access to affordable, nutritious foods, 6. – Protect, retain or opportunities for physical activity, and access to wellness enhance the region’s important natural assets (including its and primary care services. air, water, land and forests) and integrate these natural features and systems into the character of the region’s Implementation 12. – Achieve the region’s vision by communities and the experiences of its residents. adoption of compatible comprehensive plans and Quality Places ordinances for cities and consistent investment plans for 7. – Strengthen the identities of the regional systems; involve citizens and stakeholders in all region’s diverse communities through preservation of aspects of these planning processes. significant historic structures and natural assets, creation of