HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesAGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Public hearing and consideration of an amendment to the
Thoroughfare Plan to include the Victoria extension to State Highway 40 and the Southern
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Plantation extension to Victoria.9.S-819
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Transportation Planner Hard explained that this was basically afollow-up from the presentation made at
the August 20 Commission meeting. He explained that this amendment would:
1. Extend. Victoria Avenue as a major collector from Barron Road south to SH 40.
2. Change the alignment of the extension of Southern Plantation Drive such that it terminates into the
future extension of Victoria Drive.
3. Change the. Thoroughfare Plan to reflect the roadways on the approved Crowley Master plan.
He explained that CSISD is still considering this area for the new high school.
Mr. Hard briefly discussed the options for these changes which include curving Victoria,. off-setting
Victoria or making Victoria a straight shot.
Chairman Massey opened the public hearing.
Mr. Gary Seaback, 9215 Timberknoll, commended the City for their work with the property owners to
try to find a solution to accommodate all concerned parties. He said that when he purchased the land,
the Victoria extension was proposed to be straight. He said that he wanted to discuss the options with
the Renee Lane property owners and get their input.
1VIr. Mike McClure, .representative for Ed Froehling (future developer of the .area .west of the
Springbrook Subdivision), felt that the most compatible extension. for Victoria would be a straight
:alignment.
Chairman Massey closed the public hearing:
Commissioner Kaiser moved to support any of the options for Victoria with the preference stated that
Victoria not have an off-set at Barron,. and to accept the proposed, amendment for Southern :Plantation.
Commissioner Maloney seconded the motion which passed unopposed (5-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Other Business.
The Commissioners and Staff agreed to consider holding workshop meetings beginning at 6:30 p.m.
_prior to the regular meetings at 7:00 p.m. ~ _ -
There was some discussion regarding proper ways of handling motions and discussions. Staf£ explained
that a motion needs to be on the table before any discussion can take place. Chairman Massey said that
making a motion does not obligate you to support it, you can vote against your motion if the discussion
changes your views of the item.
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