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Item 7B (2) Department of Planning & Development Services S T A F F R E P O R T January 30, 2012 ORD. NO: 1056 PROJECT: Mobility and Master Thoroughfare Plan Amendment for the alignment of S. Village Center Drive generally extending from E. Southlake Blvd. (FM 1709) to S. Nolen Drive EXECUTUVE SUMMARY: Staff requests consideration of an amendment to the Mobility and Master Thoroughfare Plan to revise the alignment of S. Village Center Drive generally extending from E. Southlake Blvd. (FM 1709) to S. Nolen Drive. REQUEST DETAILS: This proposed amendment to the city’s Mobility and Master Thoroughfare Plan would modify the alignment of S. Village Center Drive generally extending from Southlake Blvd. to S. Nolen Drive. The purpose for this amendment is to recommend an alternative alignment to retain the current LOS C at the intersection of E. Southlake Blvd. (FM 1709) and S. Kimball Ave. and improve safety around and access to the school property at the southwest corner of S. Village Center Drive and S. Kimball Ave. st ACTION NEEDED: 1. Consider 1 reading approval of Ordinance 1056 ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information (B) Vicinity Map (C) SPIN Report (D) Support Information – Link to PowerPoint Presentation (E) S. Village Center Drive Extension Study – Link to Study (F) Surrounding Property Owners Responses (G) Ordinance No. 1056 STAFF CONTACT: Ken Baker (817)748-8067 Caroline Eckel (817)748-8195 Ord. No. 1056 BACKGROUND INFORMATION SOUTHLAKE 2025 PLAN: The City of Southlake’s current Mobility and Master Thoroughfare Plan was adopted in 2005 as a part of the Southlake 2025 Plan. Minor revisions have since been made to address areas of importance as the city continues to develop. Generally, this plan is used to guide the city’s transportation system improvements, including existing and planned extensions of city streets and highways. A primary objective of the thoroughfare plan is to ensure the reservation of adequate right-of-way on appropriate alignments and of sufficient width to serve existing and future transportation needs. The adopted plan recommends that Village Center Drive extend south and east from Southlake Blvd. to S. Nolen Drive. It is currently shown as a two-lane undivided collector with a 60 foot right-of-way, with an alignment as follows: from the intersection of Village Center Drive and Southlake Blvd. (FM 1709) south, then east around Gateway Church, continue east on the south side of the Greenway and Quicksall properties, create a signalized intersection with Kimball Avenue, then continue east to “T” into Nolen Drive. The map below indicates the S. Village Center Drive alignment as included in the Southlake 2025 Plan: Ord. No. Attachment A 1056 Page 1 ALTERNATIVE ALIGNMENT: The primary purpose of the Village Center Dr. extension is to provide improved and safer circulation for the CISD property and the undeveloped parcels in the vicinity. A positive side effect of the improved circulation is that it will alleviate some of the further congestion anticipated at the intersection of Kimball Ave. and Southlake Blvd. The development of nearby parcels will deteriorate the operation of the Kimball Ave. signal to a forecasted level of service (LOS) D. The extension of Village Center Dr. will alleviate the congestion caused by this development and return this signal’s level of service back to LOS C. Alternative alignments for the S. Village Center Drive have been evaluated, shown below as 1N, 1S, 2N, and 2S. The proposed amendment would recommend an alternative alignment for the extension of S. Village Center Drive, while retaining a similar course, cross-section, and description.  1S/2S most closely represent the current adopted alignment.  1N offers an alternative alignment to shift the western segment of the right-of- way further north to increase the separation from the Woodland Heights neighborhood and allow for additional frontage along S. Village Center Drive, in the event that the Gateway Church property were to be redeveloped. This alignment, however, divides the parking facilities available for the Gateway Church property and limits the developable use of the southwest corner of the Greenway property.  2N moves the thoroughfare more than 100 feet away from the northern edge of the school building, while the current alignment, or 2S, positions the ROW 45 feet from the existing school building. 2N also provides a simpler and more efficient geometry for the ROW, a straight line. This alignment would run parallel to the CISD north entrance driveway causing the closure of the existing driveway and a shift of the median opening on Kimball to the north. The school would need to provide a new connection to S. Village Center Ord. No. Attachment A 1056 Page 2 Drive. 1S/2N is the recommended alternative alignment as it provides a continuous path, minimizing negative impacts on future development potential in the area and providing for a safe distance from adjacent school facilities. The following design considerations are recommended for the revised extension of S. Village Center Drive:  Design as a local roadway with a speed limit not to exceed 25 mph  Approximately 35 foot roadway with the possibility of parallel parking on one or both sides along portions of the roadway or an approximately 27 foot – 30 foot roadway without parallel parking  “Urban” cross-section which includes curb gutters, street and sidewalks  Traffic calming measures shall be implemented along the portion of the roadway on or adjacent to the residential and CISD properties.  Intersection improvements should be considered at the following locations: 1) the two-way intersection located at the southwest corner of the Gateway Church property; and 2) the four-way intersection located at the corner of the Greenway/Quicksall/CISD properties.  The north/south portion of the roadway along the Greenway/Quicksall property line should be aligned with constructed access point currently located along the common boundary of the Greenway/Kimball Crossing and Quicksall properties. This access point shall be designed with two lanes, connecting to the full access median opening on E. Southlake Blvd.  Pedestrian crossing near the school should be provided.  The northern boundary of the CISD property should be fenced to minimize vehicle/pedestrian conflict.  Any office/retail uses constructed in the southern portion of the Gateway Church property should front onto Village Center Dr. with parking in the rear when possible. CITIZEN INPUT/ BOARD REVIEW: A city-wide SPIN Meeting was held on November 5, 2012. A summary of comments received at the SPIN meeting are attached. P&Z COMMISSION: January 3, 2013; Approved (5-0) subject to Staff Report dated December 27, 2012 and Staff’s recommendation of 1S/2N alternative alignment as it provides a continuous path, minimizing negative impacts on future development potential in the area and providing for a safe distance from adjacent school facilities. Ord. No. Attachment A 1056 Page 3 Ord. No. Attachment B 1056 Page 1 SPIN MEETING REPORT ORD. NO. 1056 PROJECT NAME: S. Village Center Alignment SPIN DISTRICT: Citywide MEETING DATE: November 5, 2012; 6:00 PM MEETING LOCATION: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX Training Rooms 3C – 3D TOTAL ATTENDANCE: Fourteen (14)  SPIN REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT: Rob Baker # 1  STAFF PRESENTING: Ken Baker, Director of Planning & Development Services  STAFF PRESENT: Bob Price, Director of Public Works; Steve Anderson, Civil Engineer; and Caroline Eckel, Planner I STAFF CONTACT: Ken Baker, Director of Planning & Development Services (817)748-8067; kbaker@ci.southlake.tx.us EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Details of Presentation  The City of Southlake is considering an amendment of the Master Thoroughfare Plan for the proposed future South Village Center between Southlake Boulevard and Nolen Drive.  S. Village Center is intended to serve as a local collector to reduce congestion on F.M.1709, while providing residents easier access to businesses and schools.  Two alignments have been considered and the recommended alignment is “1S” and “2N.” This alignment extends along the southern side of Gateway Church and shifts slightly north approaching CISD property, as shown below. The following plans were presented at SPIN: Ord. No. Attachment C 1056 Page 1 QUESTIONS / CONCERNS  The owners of the Quicksall and Greenway tracts do not like the “1N” alignment because it would clip the southwest corner of the property. We do not want to be used as a cut through property or end up with a dead end road. o We would work with Gateway Church to explore opportunities for continuing the development of the road on or along their property. We may be able to use eminent domain to acquire the needed right-of-way, but that is generally undesirable. It would be important to complete the road through to Kimball. Council would likely consider funding a gap here as a critical connection, and pay to put in the missing segment of the road. The “1N” proposal was included to provide an option with additional separation from Woodland Heights.  What is the land area of the triangle created by the “1N” segment at the southwest corner? Would that area become unusable? o About a half-acre, and that property would not be appropriate for development but could be used for open space, a landscaped buffer or pocket park. Under the “1N” scenario, we would work with the property owner during the development process to help determine the best use for that portion of the property.  Would a traffic signal be installed at the intersection of Village Center and Kimball? o We will be studying these new intersections to determine where/whether a signal would be appropriate. We don’t want to encourage cut-through traffic, but we do want to allow for adequate stacking, and relieve congestion along Kimball near the schools. As we conduct the study, we may find that a stop sign would work better to achieve these goals.  Will there be a future connection between Kroger and Staples shopping centers? o There is consideration for a bridge as a part of the Woodland Heights Connector project, the city would consider a box culvert to allow for an easier connection, but the property owners have not yet agreed. 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. Ord. No. Attachment C 1056 Page 2 Ord. No. Attachment F 1056 Page 1 Ord. No. Attachment F 1056 Page 2 ORDINANCE NO. 1056 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, FOR AMENDMENT TO THE ADOPTED MOBILITY AND MASTER THOROUGHFARE PLAN MAP TO INDICATE THE GENERAL ALIGNMENT OF SOUTH VILLAGE CENTER DRIVE GENERALLY EXTENDING FROM EAST SOUTHLAKE BOULEVARD (FM 1709) to SOUTH NOLEN DRIVE AND TO BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON ITS PASSAGE AND APPROVAL.. 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 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 ORDAINED 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 the Master Thoroughfare Plan, noted by graphical depiction in Exhibit "A" and 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 Ord. No. Attachment G 1056 Page 1 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. SECTION 3 This ordinance shall become effective on the date of approval by the City Council. PASSED AND APPROVED on the 1st reading the 5th day of February, 2013. _______________________________ MAYOR ATTEST: _______________________________ CITY SECRETARY PASSED AND APPROVED on the 2nd reading the _____ day of __________, 2013. _____________________ MAYOR John Terrell ATTEST: _______________________________ CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: _________________________________ CITY ATTORNEY Ord. No. Attachment G 1056 Page 2