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2012-11-12 Meeting Report (FY2013 Project Priority Lists - Sidewalks and Wayfinding Signage) SPIN MEETING REPORT CASE NO. N/A PROJECT NAME: FY2013 Project Priority Lists for 1) Sidewalk Construction and 2) Wayfinding Signage Installation SPIN DISTRICT: Citywide MEETING DATE: November 12, 2012: 6:00 PM MEETING LOCATION: 1400 MAIN STREET, SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS TOTAL ATTENDANCE: Sixteen (16) SPIN REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT: Jeff Medici (# 3) and Vic Awtry (# 7) STAFF PRESENTING: Lorrie Fletcher, Planner I; Matthew Jones, Planner I STAFF PRESENT: Steve Anderson, Civil Engineer STAFF CONTACT: Lorrie Fletcher, (817)748-8069; lfletcher@ci.southlake.tx.us EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Details of Sidewalk Presentation: City staff presented and requested feedback on the priority list for FY13 citywide sidewalk construction projects. These projects will utilize general funds budgeted for sidewalk construction. This year, staff recommended eight possible locations for sidewalk construction with an approved budget of $400,000: Est. Cost Location Considerations Est. Linear Feet East side of North Carroll Ave 1 ROW; topography 1,010 $68,000 from SH 114 to Highland East side of North Carroll Ave 2 from Federal north to DPS 650 $44,000 headquarters North side of Johnson Road, filling in two gaps (segments 92 575 + 623 = 3 & 93) that will create connectivity Trees; ROW $80,000 1,198 from Royal Lane, east to FM 1938. West or east side of Shady Oaks ROW; location of Drive at point of existing sidewalk being 4 460 $31,000 sidewalk on east side at Park, evaluated due to north to Love Henry Ct. visibility at park Plan 3 foot walk connection to Look at revision possibility for existing on FM 5 SW corner of FM 1709 at Central 1709 and a 160 $8,000 Avenue retaining wall; crosswalk on south side of FM 1709 West side of Carroll Ave from La Future road 6 Paloma south to connect to construction on 1,020 $68,000 existing sidewalk at Old Union Carroll; ROW North side of Continental from Pedestrian existing sidewalk at South 7 easement; Channel 2,368 $166,000 Hollow Dr east to Crooked Ln Crossing (segment 203) West side of Ridgecrest from ROW; topography; north terminus of North Park to drainage issues; 8 2,527 $200,000 approx. 200 feet north of Oak park trail connection Pointe Ln w/pedestrian bridge $665,000 + TOTAL 9,393 ROW costs The total estimated cost of the FY2013 priority list is greater than the $400,000 in funds budgeted by the City Council. There are several noted considerations such as right of way acquisitions, which are an unknown cost variable. Sidewalk construction projects can also result in lower than estimated costs which can lend flexibility. The recommendations you see listed in the table above will continue to be reviewed by city staff and a final list will be presented to City Council at their December 4, 2012 work session. QUESTIONS / COMMENTS (Sidewalks) There is a gap along Carroll, north of Estes Park. Have you talked to them about putting sidewalk there? Yes, it has been discussed. The city is working on options in that location. Î Johnson Elementary has no sidewalk except where the doors open up. It can be a safety issue to someone passing by jogging or biking. Would the city consider putting in a temporary walkway along the undeveloped property at the southeast corner of Carroll and SH 114? Permanent sidewalk is required with development of that property. I am Î unsure if the city has ever considered temporary walkways on private property. We are in favor of a sidewalk along Ridgecrest. It is heavily used; it would be good for North Park; it should extend all the way to Dove; and, double check your After double checking the distance, the 2,527 is the measurement from Dove. Î The measurement from the park is a little over 1,400 linear feet. I am in favor of a sidewalk along Ridgecrest. Would like to see it go all the way to Dove or allow access through the park. We are concerned about accidents along Ridgecrest. We are in favor of sidewalk along North Carroll. Someone fenced their property all the way to the street so you have to walk in the street to get around it. I am on the Parks Board and a working on the 2030 Mobility Plan.. the neighbors fought to keep the gate locked at the park because they were concerned too many parents would use it as a drop off point for their kids playing lacrosse. I am glad to see the priorities that get kids to schools. I am delighted to see the piece on Carroll connecting to DPS. You said that 1709 will be completed from one end to the other. There is a gap remaining at Foxborough after the decel lane was done. Will that be completed? looked at this year? Yes. They currently in design and pending construction. We are looking at Î new segments for the next fiscal year budget. We live in Loch Meadow Estates. The Ridgecrest sidewalk would be great and beneficial. Im happy to see Carroll on the priority list. Connecting to Town Square makes sense. Details of Wayfinding Signage Presentation: Staff presented some background regarding the Wayfinding Signage Installation Program which was adopted by City Council April 2011. The plan provides for locations and messages for 60-plus signs throughout the city as well as a priority list for sign funding and installation. A list of 15 signs/locations was presented: Location Description Eastbound FM1709 at N. Peytoneville Ave intersection; SWC Eastbound FM 1709 at White Chapel Blvd; SWC South/Westbound Gateway Dr. at FM1709 intersection; NWC Westbound FM 1709 at Kimball Ave intersection; NEC Westbound FM 1709 at White Chapel Blvd intersection; NEC Westbound FM 1709 at N. Peytonville Ave intersection; NEC Eastbound frontage road SH 114 at N. Carroll Ave; SWC Eastbound frontage road SH 114 between N. Carroll Ave & Reserve St. Eastbound frontage road SH 114 at N. Kimball Ave; SWC Southbound N. Kimball Ave at FM1709 intersection; NWC Northbound Brumlow Ave at E. Continental Blvd; SEC Northbound N. Carroll Ave at FM1709 intersection; SEC Westbound E. Dove Rd at N. Carroll Ave, NEC Eastbound E. Continental Blvd at Carroll/Brumlow; SWC QUESTIONS / COMMENTS (Wayfinding) We would like to see mile marker signs for runners like they have in Keller. Mile markers are a part of the Southlake 2030 plan. Î I like the wayfinding signs but why are they all city- we want to use these for private entities? The hotel signs not only serve our residents but also serve visitors. The hotel Î occupancy tax helps fund the wayfinding signs which in turn enhance tourism for the city. 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.