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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/06/2017 - Minutes - Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory BoardCITY oF Co1.1 .EGE STATION Home o[Ttxm A&M U11ivmiry • MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT: 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 Chairman Blanche Brick, Brandon Boatcallie, Jon Denton, Tina Evans, Phillip Lasley, Andrew Middleton Molly Fierro Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Senior Program Manager Venessa Garza, Assistant Director of Planning and Development Services Molly Hitchcock, Board Secretary Amber Johnson 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.