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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/04/2012 - Agenda Packet - Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, AND GREENWAYS ADVISORY BOARD September 4, 2012 3:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas AGENDA BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, AND GREENWAYS ADVISORY BOARD Tuesday, September 4, 2012, 3:00 PM City Hall Council Chamber 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas, 77840 1. Call to Order 2. Hear Visitors 3. Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting Minutes. 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.) 􀁸 August 6, 2012 4. Presentation and discussion regarding an update on the following item(s): 􀁸 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 5. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding proposed changes to the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan based on the Medical District Master Plan. 6. Presentation and discussion regarding the development review process. 7. Presentation and discussion regarding funding opportunities and the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). 8. Presentation and discussion regarding an update to changes proposed to SH 6 ramps. 9. Presentation and discussion on education and encouragement opportunities such as Walk to School Day. 10. Presentation and discussion regarding the Wellborn District Plan. 11. Presentation and discussion regarding the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board calendar of upcoming meetings. 􀁸 September 6, 2012 ~ Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m. 􀁸 September 19, 2012 ~ Dexter Sidewalk Project ~ Lincoln Recreation Center ~ Community Room ~ 6:30 p.m. 􀁸 September 20, 2012 ~ Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting ~ Council Chambers ~ 6:00 p.m. 􀁸 October 1, 2012 ~ Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board ~ Council Chambers ~ 3:00 p.m. 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. 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 Tuesday, September 4, 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 certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board of the City of College Station, Texas, is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I posted a true and correct copy of said notice on the bulletin board at City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, in College Station, Texas, and the City’s website, www.cstx.gov. The Agenda and Notice are readily accessible to the general public at all times. Said Notice and Agenda were posted on__________, 2012 and remained so posted continuously for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. This public notice was removed from the official posting board at the College College Station City Hall on the following date and time: ______________________ by _________________________. Dated this _____ day of____________, 2012. CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS By____________________ _________ Subscribed and sworn to before me on this the day of_______________, 2012. ______________________________ Notary Public-Brazos County, Texas My commission expires:_________________ This building is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive service must be made 48 hours before the meeting. To make arrangements call (979) 764-3541 or (TDD) 1-800-735-2989. Agendas may be viewed on www.cstx.gov. MINUTES BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, AND GREENWAYS ADVISORY BOARD Monday, August 6, 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, Philip Lasley, Marcy Halterman-Cox and Jean Gould MEMBERS ABSENT: None VISITORS PRESENT: Joe Schultz STAFF PRESENT: Greenways Program Manager Venessa Garza, Principal Planner Jennifer Prochazka, Executive Director Bob Cowell, Staff Planner Teresa Rogers, and Board Secretary Kristen Hejny AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to Order. Chairman Brick called the meeting to order at 3:00. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Hear Visitors There were no visitors to address the board. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting Minutes. Halterman-Cox motioned to approve the meeting Minutes from July 2, 2012. The motion was seconded by James Batenhorst, and was approved (6-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding upcoming item(s) for the Planning and Zoning Commission: 􀁸 Preliminary Plat –Williams Creek Phase 6 – 9500 Rock Prairie Road Staff Planner Rogers discussed the Preliminary Plan for 9500 Rock Prairie Road. Joe Schultz was available for questions from the board. There was general discussion. Jean Gould arrived at 3:15 Batenhorst motioned that an access way be required only if this Phase is not gated. The motion was seconded by Stiles. The motion passed 5-1-1 with Ellison in opposition of the motion and Gould abstaining from the motion. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Presentation and discussion regarding an update on the following item(s): 􀁸 A rezoning from A-O Agricultural Open to PDD Planned Development District for approximately 7.5 acres located at 4080 State Highway 6 South, generally located south of Secure Self-Storage on the frontage road. The Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board heard this item on July 2nd and voted 6-0 to approve staff recommendations on the waiver request. The Commission heard this item on June 21st and voted 7-0 to recommend approval. The City Council heard this item on July 12th and voted 6-0 to approve the request. Greenways Program Manager Garza explained action taken on the rezoning for 4080 State Highway 6 South that was before the board in July. There was general discussion. 􀁸 Lick Creek Greenway Trail Executive Director Cowell discussed updates on this item. There was general discussion. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Presentation, possible action and discussion regarding a recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission on the creation of the NAP Natural Areas Protected zoning district and associated amendments to the City of College Station Code of Ordinances, Chapter12. Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Principal Planner Prochazka discussed the recommended Unified Development Ordinance amendments. There was general discussion. A motion was made by Ellison to be in agreeance with staff on the creation of the NAP zoning district. The motion was seconded by Stiles and approved (7-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission on proposed changes to the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan based on the Southside Area Neighborhood Plan. Principal Planner Prochazka discussed the recommended changes to the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan regarding the Southside Area Neighborhood Plan. There was general discussion. A motion was made by Ellison to recommend moving forward with the BPG Master Plan amendments. The motion was seconded by Gould and approved (7-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Presentation and discussion regarding an update on proposed changes to the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan based on the Medical District Master Plan. Principal Planner Prochazka presented updates on the proposed changes to the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan regarding the Medical District Plan. There was general discussion. No motion was taken. AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Presentation and discussion regarding the Wellborn District Plan. Greenways Program Manager Garza discussed updates on the Wellborn Area District Plan. There was general discussion. AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Presentation and discussion regarding the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board calendar of upcoming events. Greenways Program Manager Garza explained items on the boards calendar. There was general discussion. AGENDA ITEM NO. 11: 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. Ellison proposed having a future agenda item regarding an update on changes to be made to the SH 6 frontage roads based on the public meeting held by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Specifically, its relationships to the proposed multi-use path along the frontage road. AGENDA ITEM NO. 12: Adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: ____________________________ ____________________________ Blanche Brick, Chairman Kristen Hejny, Board Secretary 1101 Texas Avenue, P.O. Box 9960 College Station, Texas 77842 Phone 979.764.3570 /Fax 979.764.3496 MEMORANDUM DATE: August 22, 2012 TO: Members of the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board FROM: Jennifer Prochazka, AICP, Principal Planner jprochazka@cstx.gov SUBJECT: Medical District Master Plan Item: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission on proposed changes to the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan based on the Medical District Master Plan. At the August 6, 2012 Board Meeting, Staff presented an update regarding the development of the Medical District Master Plan. The Plan includes an extensive pedestrian and bicycle network as a component of the healthcare and wellness district. As such, changes to the planned bicycle and pedestrian facilities in the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan are proposed. At this time, a recommendation to the Planning & Zoning Commission on the proposed changes to the Master Plan is needed. Background: The City of College Station partnered with the College Station Medical Center (The Med) and other stakeholders in the creation of a Medical District that will act as a focused healthcare and wellness district within the City. The Medical District focuses on the general area around State Highway 6 and Rock Prairie Road, and includes The Med and the future Scott & White Hospital, both along Rock Prairie Road. The Medical District creates opportunities for new commercial and residential development in the area. The Medical District Master Plan focuses on multi-modal connectivity, and recommends changes to the planned bicycle and pedestrian facilities in the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan. This item is presented to receive feedback from the Board on the proposed changes to the BPG Master Plan. A public hearing and recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Commission is tentatively scheduled for September 20, 2012, followed by City Council’s final action on October 11, 2012. Attachments: Draft Medical District Master Plan map(s)