HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/09/2012 - Minutes - Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory BoardMEMBERS PRESENT:. Chairman Blanche Brick, Vice-Chairman Sherry Ellison, David Russell, Greg
Stiles, James Batenhorst, Marcy Halterman-Cox and Jeff Young
MEMBERS ABSENT:
VISITORS PRESENT: Betty Trost, Sunset Advisory Committee
STAFF PRESENT: Greenways Program Manager Venessa Garza, Principal Planner Jason
Schubert, Principal Planner Jennifer Prochazka, Board Secretary Christina
Court and Lieutenant Greg Leeth
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to Order.
Chairman Blanche Brick called the meeting to order at 3:00.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: blear Visitors
Betty Trost introduced herself as being a member of the Sunset Advisory Committee.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Consideration, discussion, and possible action on Absence
Request.
No absences to consider.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve
meeting Minutes.
Sherry Ellison motioned to approve the meeting Minutes from December 5, 2011. The motion was
seconded by James Batenhorst, and the motion was approved (4-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Presentation and discussion regarding upcoming items for
the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting:
® 1024 & 1026 Foster Avenue Rezoning
Venessa Garza and Jason Schubert discussed the Foster Avenue Rezoning.
There was general discussion.
Greg Stiles arrived at 3:06 p.m.
Jeff Young arrived at 3:08 p.m.
Marcy Halterman-Cox arrived at 3:10 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Presentation and discussion regarding an update on the
following item(s):
® Lick Creek Multi-use Path
® Bee Creek Park Multi-use Path
® Harvey Mitchell Parkway (FM 2818) Multi-Use Path - Phase II
Venessa Garza discussed updates on all items.
There was general discussion.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Presentation and discussion on education, encouragement,
and enforcement programs of the College Station Police Department.
Lieutenant Greg Leeth discussed the educational opportunities regarding bicycle safety at College Station
schools and different statistics regarding bicycle safety.
AGENDA ITEM NO. B: Presentation and discussion regarding the creation of new
zoning districts in compliance with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Jennifer Prochazka discussed the process of creating new zoning districts.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Presentation and discussion regarding feedback received
on the Bicycle Friendly Community application.
Venessa Garza discussed the feedback from the Bicycle Friendly Community application. .
There was general discussion.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Presentation and discussion regarding the Southside
Neighborhood Plan and Wellborn District Plan.
Venessa Garza discussed the meeting dates and details regarding the Southside Neighborhood Plan and
Wellborn District Plan.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 11: Presentation and discussion regarding the Bicycle,
Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board Calendar of upcoming meetings.
Venessa Garza discussed the upcoming meetings.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 12: 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.
Jeff Young requested a future agenda item requesting more information regarding the new zoning
districts.
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