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BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, AND GREENWAYS ADVISORY BOARD October 1, 2012 3:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas
AGENDA BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, AND GREENWAYS ADVISORY BOARD Monday October 1, 2012, 3:00 PM City Hall Council Chamber 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas, 77840 1. Call to Order 2.
Hear Visitors3. Consideration of absence requests. 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.) • Sherry Ellison ~ October 1, 2012 • Jean Gould ~ September 4, 2012 • Marcy Halterman-Cox ~ September 4, 2012 4. Consideration, discussion,
and possible action to approve meeting Minutes. • September 4, 2012 5. Presentation and discussion regarding an update on the following item(s): • Dexter Sidewalk Project • Lick Creek
Greenway Trail 6. Presentation and discussion regarding bicycle facilities at intersections and safety concerns such as State Highway 6 and William D. Fitch Parkway. 7. Presentation
and discussion regarding stormwater requirements for developments during construction in relation to existing bike lanes and sidewalks such as the Tower Point development. 8. Presentation
and discussion regarding the South Knoll Area Neighborhood Plan 9. Presentation and discussion regarding the Wellborn District Plan. 10. Presentation and discussion regarding funding
opportunities and the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). 11. Presentation and discussion regarding the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board calendar of upcoming meetings.
• October 8, 2012 ~ Wellborn District Plan ~ Neighborhood Resource Team Meeting ~ Greens Prairie Elementary School ~ • October 18, 2012 ~ Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting ~ Council
Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m. 4315 Greens Prairie Trail ~ 7:00 p.m.
• October 22, 2012 ~ Wellborn District Plan ~ Neighborhood Resource Team Meeting ~ Greens Prairie Elementary School ~ 4315 Greens Prairie Trail ~ 7:00 p.m. • October 24, 2012 ~ South
Knoll Area Neighborhood Meeting ~ Kickoff Meeting ~ South Knoll Elementary School ~ 1220 Boswell Street ~ 7:00 p.m. • November 1, 2012 ~ Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting ~ Council
Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m. • November 8, 2012 ~ Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board ~ City Hall ~ 2nd12. 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. Floor Conference Room ~ 3:00 p.m. 13.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, October 1, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at the
City Hall Council Chamber, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas. The following subjects will be discussed, to wit: See Agenda Posted this the____day of________________, 2012 at____p.m.
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS By _____________________________ Sherry Mashburn, City Secretary By _____________________________ David Neeley, City Manager I, the undersigned, do hereby
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Absence Request Form For Elected and Appointed Officers Name Sherry Ellison Request Submitted on September 17, 2012 I will not be in attendance at the meeting of October 1, 2012 for
the reason(s) specified: (Date) Out of town for family. Sherry Ellison
Absence Request Form For Elected and Appointed Officers Name Jean Gould Request Submitted on August 22, 2012 I will not be in attendance at the meeting of September 4, 2012 for the reason(s)
specified: (Date) Has scheduled classes during this time all semester. Jean Gould
Absence Request Form For Elected and Appointed Officers Name Marcy Halterman-Cox Request Submitted on August 24, 2012 I will not be in attendance at the meeting of September 4, 2012
for the reason(s) specified: (Date) Marcy Halterman-Cox
MINUTES BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, AND GREENWAYS ADVISORY BOARD Tuesday, September 4, 2012 3:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas, 77840 MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Blanche Brick, Vice-Chairman Sherry Ellison, Greg Stiles, James Batenhorst and Philip Lasley MEMBERS ABSENT: Marcy Halterman-Cox and Jean Gould VISITORS PRESENT: Mayor Nancy
Berry STAFF PRESENT: Greenways Program Manager Venessa Garza, Principal Planner Jennifer Prochazka, Principal Planner Jason Schubert, Transportation Planning Coordinator Joe Guerra and
Board Secretary Kristen Hejny AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to Order. Vice-Chairman Ellison called the meeting to order at 3:05. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Hear Visitors Mayor Berry addressed the
board regarding Agenda Item No. 7, Funding opportunities and the Bryan College Station Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). Mayor Berry met with the board to discuss federal and
state funding opportunities for projects identified in the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan that are along Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) rights-of-way and
the need to include these projects in the Bryan College Station MPO’s Long Range Plan to take advantage of funding opportunities as they arise. 3:09 Chairman Brick arrived. AGENDA ITEM
NO. 3: Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting Minutes. Advisory Board Member Batenhorst motioned to approve the meeting Minutes from August 6, 2012. The motion
was seconded by Advisory Board Member Lasley, and was approved (5-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Presentation and discussion regarding an update on the following items: • A Preliminary Plan
with waiver requests to the Unified Development Ordinance Section 8.2.G “Blocks” for CapRock Crossing Subdivision consisting of seven lots on approximately 34.9 acres located at 950
William D. Fitch Parkway, and more generally located at the southwest corner of William D. Fitch Parkway and State Highway 6 South. The Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Advisory Board
heard this item on July 2 and voted 6-0 to recommend approval with the waiver requests. The Planning and Zoning Commission heard this item on August 2 and voted 6-0 to approve with the
waiver requests. • A Comprehensive Plan amendment for the Southside Area Neighborhood Plan generally bounded by George Bush Drive, Texas Avenue South, Holleman Drive, Welsh Avenue, Southwest
Parkway, and Wellborn Road. The Bicycle, Pedestrian
and Greenways Advisory Board considered the mobility components of the Plan on August 6 and voted 7-0 to recommend approval. The Planning and Zoning Commission heard this item on August
16 and voted 6-0 to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on August 23 and voted 7-0 to approve. • Lick Creek Greenway Trail Greenways Program Manager Garza discussed
updates regarding these items. There was general discussion amongst the Board Members regarding these updates. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding
proposed changes to the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Master Plan based on the Medical District Master Plan. Principal Planner Prochazka discussed updates on this item. There was
general discussion amongst the Board Members regarding the item. Vice-Chairman Ellison motioned to recommend approval of the changes to the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Master Plan
based on the Medical District Master Plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Advisory Board Member Stiles seconded the motion. The motion passed (5-0) AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Presentation
and discussion regarding the development review process. Principal Planner Schubert discussed the development review process. There was general discussion regarding the development review
process. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Presentation and discussion regarding funding opportunities and the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). Greenways Program Manager Garza discussed funding
opportunities that will be available under the new MAP-21 legislation. There was general discussion regarding funding opportunities. AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Presentation and discussion regarding
an update to changes proposed to SH 6 ramps. Greenways Program Manager Garza and Transportation Planning Coordinator Guerra discussed updates to the proposed State Highway 6 ramp changes.
There was general discussion regarding the changes in State Highway 6 ramps regarding new exiting and entering points on the Highway. AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Presentation and discussion on
education and encouragement opportunities such as Walk to School Day. Greenways Program Manager Garza discussed the Walk to School Day event on Wednesday October 3rd and year-round programs
to encourage biking and walking. AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Presentation and discussion regarding the Wellborn District Plan. Greenways Program Manager Garza discussed updates on upcoming meetings
including the Wellborn Area District Plan. The district plan’s neighborhood resource team is currently finishing discussions on the Land Use component of the plan. The next resource
team meeting is set for Monday September 24th at Greens Prairie Elementary.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 11: Presentation and discussion regarding the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board calendar of upcoming meetings. Greenways Program Manager Garza explained
items on the board’s calendar: September 6th September 19 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting th September 20 Dexter Sidewalk Project th October 1 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
stAGENDA 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. Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Advisory Board Meeting Advisory Board Member Lasley suggested a future agenda item regarding bike lanes and intersection
safety for citizens and what role the City and the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Advisory Board will play in increasing the safety. AGENDA ITEM NO. 13: Adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 4:29
p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: ____________________________ ____________________________ Blanche Brick, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Board Secretary