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BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, AND
GREENWAYS ADVISORY BOARD
March 6, 2017
3:00 P.M.
City Hall
2nd Floor Conference Room 1
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas
AGENDA
BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, AND GREENWAYS
ADVISORY BOARD
Monday, March 6, 2017, 3:00 PM City Hall 2nd Floor Conference Room 1
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas, 77840
1. Call to Order
2. Hear Visitors - At this time, the Chairman will open the floor to citizens wishing to address the Board on issues not already scheduled on today's agenda. The citizen presentations
will be limited to three minutes in order to accommodate everyone who wishes to address
the Board and to allow adequate time for completion of the agenda items. The Board will
receive the information, ask city staff to look into the matter, or will place the matter on
a future agenda for discussion. (A recording is made of the meeting; please give your name and address for the record.)
3. Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting Absences.
• Molly Fierro ~ February 6, 2017
4. Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting Minutes.
• February 6, 2017
5. Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a
recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission on proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan – Future Land use & Character Map, and proposed changes to the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan based on the proposed College Station
Town Center Development in the Medical District.
6. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and
Greenways Master Plan Update.
7. Presentation and discussion regarding bicycle facilities in Mexico City.
8. Presentation and discussion regarding education and encouragement opportunities.
9. Presentation and discussion regarding the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory
Board calendar of upcoming meetings.
• March 16, 2017 ~ Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting ~ City Hall, Council
Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
• April 3, 2017 ~ Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board ~ City Hall,
Council Chambers ~ 3:00 p.m.
10. Possible action and discussion on future agenda items – A Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not
been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy
may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an
agenda for a subsequent meeting.
11. Adjourn. Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board of the City of College Station, Texas will be held on Monday, March 6, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. in the City Hall 2nd Floor Conference Room 1, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas. The following subjects will be discussed, to wit: See Agenda. Agendas may be viewed on www.cstx.gov.
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Absence Request Form
For Elected and Appointed Officers
Name Molly Fierro
Request Submitted on January 31, 2017
I will not be in attendance at the meeting of February 6, 2017
for the reason(s) specified: (Date)
Our business development team has just scheduled a training
session with me for that same day at 3:30 pm. This is the only
day/time they are available to meet with me for a new product
training we are rolling out.
MINUTES
BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, AND GREENWAYS ADVISORY BOARD Monday, February 6, 2017 3:00 PM College Station City Hall
Council Chambers
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas, 77840
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Blanche Brick, Brandon Boatcallie, Jon Denton, Tina
Evans, Phillip Lasley, Andrew Middleton
MEMBERS ABSENT: Molly Fierro STAFF PRESENT: Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Senior Program Manager
Venessa Garza, Assistant Director of Planning and Development
Services Molly Hitchcock, Board Secretary Amber Johnson
OTHERS PRESENT: Joanna Kaspar
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to Order.
Chairman Brick called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Hear Visitors
There were no visitors present who wished to address the board. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting absences.
Board Member Boatcallie motioned to approve the meeting absences from January 9, 2017. The
motion was seconded by Board Member Evans and was approved (6-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Consideration, possible action, and discussion to approve meeting minutes.
Board Member Denton motioned to approve the meeting minutes from January 9, 2017. The
motion was seconded by Board Member Evans and was approved (6-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Presentation and discussion regarding an update on the following items: The Lick Creek Greenway Trail, Holleman Drive South Widening Project, The Retreat at College Station Rezoning.
Senior Program Manager Garza presented this item to the board. In regards to the Lick Creek
Greenway Trail there are a few punch list items that are still being completed. A Grand Opening
celebration is being considered for the spring. There was another public meeting for the
Holleman Drive South Widening Project. The proposed cross section still includes a shared-use path on one side as discussed at a previous meeting. The Retreat at College Station Rezoning recently went to the City Council and was approved. The city received the Public Access
Easement prior to this action.
The board held a general discussion regarding the three projects.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding sidewalk
projects and priorities.
Senior Program Manager Garza presented this item to the board. In October 2016, the board
reviewed sidewalk projects and priorities. A couple of opportunities have arisen that could fund
some new sidewalk projects. There are a few different funding sources: Certificates of
Obligation, the Sidewalk Zone Fund, Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG),
and the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) funding.
Ms. Garza stated that additional sidewalk projects to be considered to be funded by Certificates of Obligation and Sidewalk Funds is on Southwood Drive from FM 2818 to Todd Trail or on Airline Drive from Shenandoah Drive to Southwood Drive. A project to be considered for CDBG
funding is on Scarlett Ohara Drive from University Oaks Boulevard to Harvey Road.
Board Member Lasley asked how the board’s recommendation is given to the Metropolitan
Planning Organization (MPO).
Ms. Garza stated that she will be speaking with the MPO before their meeting scheduled on Thursday to clarify what type of projects would be eligible. In the past, the Active Transportation Planning Advisory Panel (ATAP) has reviewed some projects related to the City
of College Station based on eligibility.
Mr. Lasley asked if we would be finding out if trail projects could qualify as well.
Ms. Garza stated that she believed they could qualify but will need to be further discussed with
the Panel.
The board held a general discussion on the types of projects that could potentially be funded.
The board came to a consensus that it was favorable to request the construction of all of Southwood Drive as the primary project with Airline Drive being the secondary choice. For
CDBG funds the group favored the submittal of Scarlett Ohara project and potentially University
Oaks if it met the criteria.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding the
Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan Update.
Senior Program Manager Garza presented this item to the board. Ms. Garza provided an overview of the board’s activities and role since its creation. Ms. Garza also provided an overview of the master plan, progress since adoption, and next steps. The four main goals of the master plan are
to: improve connectivity and accessibility, increase safety, increase bicycling and walking
outdoors, and encourage environmental stewardship.
Chairman Brick asked how the Spring Creek Business Park’s recently established board would
relate to the greenway in the area.
Ms. Garza stated that she will find out.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Presentation and discussion regarding the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board calendar of upcoming meetings.
• February 16, 2017 ~ Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting ~ City Hall, Council
Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
• March 2, 2017 ~ Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting ~ City Hall, Council
Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m.
• March 6, 2017 ~ Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board ~ City Hall, Council Chambers ~ 3:00 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Possible action and discussion on future agenda items – A Bicycle,
Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
Chairman Brick stated that she would like information regarding funding for biking and walking facilities in the Spring Creek Business Park.
Board Member Middleton stated interest in learning more about the PDD proposed in the College
Station Medical District.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 3:54 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST: ____________________________ ____________________________ Blanche Brick, Chairman Amber Johnson, Board Secretary
1101 Texas Avenue, P.O. Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496 MEMORANDUM
DATE: February 24, 2017
TO: Members of the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board
FROM: Jennifer Prochazka, AICP, Economic Development Manager
jprochazka@cstx.gov
SUBJECT: Medical District – College Station Town Center Development
Item: Public hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a recommendation to the
Planning and Zoning Commission on proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan – Future Land use &
Character Map, and proposed changes to the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan based on
the proposed College Station Town Center Development in the Medical District.
Summary: The applicant has proposed a PDD Planned Development District zoning for approximately 235
acres located in the College Station Medical District. The PDD is intended to provide varied residential,
office, and retail opportunities in an urban environment with park, lake, and trail amenities.
As proposed, the development requires an amendment to the Future Land Use & Character Map,
including amending the Natural Areas Reserved designation on the property.
In addition, the applicant has proposed an alternative route for the trail system. The proposed trail does
not extend to Rock Prairie Road along the creek/tree line, but within a linear park along Bird Pond Road,
requiring an amendment to the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan.
Background: The Medical District Master Plan was adopted in 2012 amending the Future Land Use &
Character Map and the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan to create an urban district
intended as a health and wellness district with a mix of uses anchored by Medical facilities.
Attachments:
1. Future Land Use and Character Map
2. Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Master Plan Trail Map