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Monday, April 1, 2013 3:00 PM
Second Floor Conference Room
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas, 77840
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Blanche Brick, Vice-Chairman Sherry Ellison, Greg Stiles, James
Batenhorst, Philip Lasley, and Scott Shafer
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jean Gould
STAFF PRESENT: Greenways Program Manager Venessa Garza, Transportation Planning
Coordinator Joe Guerra, Staff Planner Matt Robinson, Board Secretary
Kristen Hejny and Board Secretary Susan Sharp
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to Order.
Vice-Chairman, Sherry Ellison called the meeting to order at 3:05.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Hear Visitors
There were no visitors.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Consideration of absence requests.
• Jean Gould April 1, 2013
• Jean Gould N May 6, 2013
Board Member Batenhorst motioned to approve the absence requests. The motion was seconded by Board
Member Ellison, and was approved (5-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve
meeting Minutes.
Board Member Stiles motioned to approve the meeting Minutes from March 4, 2013. The motion was
seconded by Board Member Lasley, and was approved (5-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Presentation and discussion regarding an update on the
following item(s):
Program Manager Garza discussed updates on the following items:
• Dexter Sidewalk Project
Dexter Sidewalk construction is expected to be completed by June 2013.
• Lick Creek Greenway Trail
The design contract for the Lick Creek Greenway Trail has been approved by Council and the design
process has begun. Design will take about a one year and completion is expected in 2015. Program
Manager, Venessa Garza, reviewed the alignment of the trail. There was discussion from the Board about
the trail and making it a natural trail. Ms. Garza explained the requirements the City is required to use
including creating an accessible surface for all users to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as
the maintenance costs associated with a different surface type.
There was more discussion on natural trails and the Board would like to explore the idea of having natural
trails at least in a portion of Section A if it will not slow the project in any way. If it does, then the Board
to see this completed as a separate project. Ms. Garza said she would discuss with staff and report back to
the Board.
• 2818 Trail Phase II
Ms. Garza stated this phase is from Welch to Southwest Parkway and completion should be in the fall
2013. At present it is still in the design stage.
• University Drive Pedestrian Improvements Phase II
Ms. Garza stated that the Engineering Report is currently being worked on. The public meeting scheduled
for April 8, 2013 will be rescheduled. Ms. Garza will let the board know when it has been rescheduled.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: 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 Wellborn Area Plan.
Senior Planner, Matt Robinson opened the public hearing. He went over the 10 Land Use Designations for
the Wellborn Area Plan. Revisions were made to the plan following the final public meeting held on March
5, 2013 based on the feedback from that meeting. Those revisions were reflected in the plan presented
on March 4th and the entire plan is available online at www.cstx.aov/ndcolannina.
The proposed Wellborn Area Plan is scheduled for public hearing and recommendation from the Planning &
Zoning Commission at their April 4, 2013 meeting, followed by City Council's final action at their April 25,
2013 Council meeting.
Guest speakers, Carol and Bob Fountain, members of the Wellborn Resource Team, recognized Senior
Planner, Matt Robinson, and Transportation Planning Coordinator, Joe Guerra, for all their help with the
plan. There were no objections to the plan Mr. Robinson laid out in his presentation. Ms. Fountain
conveyed the Wellborn resident's passion about keeping Wellborn rural and their wish to maintain the
greenness of the area. She expressed the residents of Wellborn were happy with the plan.
Board Member Shafer made a motion to accept the Wellborn Area Plan with a text addition to explore the
opportunity for bike accommodations for F.M. 2154 when the road is expanded. Board Member
Batenhorst seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) sidewalk projects and priorities.
Due to time constraints, the discussion was tabled until the next meeting on May 6th.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Presentation and discussion regarding the South Knoll Area
Neighborhood Plan.
Ms. Garza provided comments to the Board regarding Glade Street. There have been mixed opinions on
the bike lanes proposed. Many residents that live along Glade Street do not want parking removed to
accommodate bicycling. The Neighborhood Resource Team has had discussion on this item and will be
recommending no parking from lam - 5pm, no bike lanes, and no stripping.
Board Member Lasley asked if a contra flow route was ever discussed. He explained this was one stripped
lane going with the traffic in the morning and against traffic in the evening. There are posted signs
designating the direction flow. Ms. Garza said if the Board wanted to make this recommendation we
would need to bring Assistant City Engineer, Troy Rother, into the discussion before a recommendation is
made. Chairman Brick asked how the Board could go about recommending no parking from 7 a.m. noon
in the lane headed north and no parking from noon to 7 p.m. for the lane in the opposite direction. Ms.
Garza said she would talk to staff regarding this scenario and let the Board know.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding review
of items for a recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
This item was discussed at the last Board meeting in regards to questions regarding projects that come
before the Board and whether or not they may be discussed via email. Ms. Garza shared that email
response or discussion is not a permissible based on the Open Meetings Act.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Presentation and Discussion regarding education and
encouragement opportunities such as Earth Day and May is National Bike Month.
Ms. Garza said there was one slot left on the signup sheet for Earth Day on April 20th
There will be a resolution going to Council on May 9th designating May as National Bike Month. Ms. Garza
expressed she would like for the Board to be at the council meeting. St. Joseph's is having an event in
May where they will provide a bicycle rodeo so staff will look at August or September to have a bicycle
rodeo in College Station. There will be a bike class offered on May 11 at a cost of$20.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 11: Presentation and discussion regarding the Bicycle, Pedestrian,
and Greenways Advisory Board calendar of upcoming meetings.
Ms. Garza presented updates on the upcoming meetings:
• April 2, 2013 South Knoll Area Plan " Neighborhood Resource Team Meeting " City Hall, Council
Chambers, 6:30 p.m.
• April 4, 2013 — Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting " City Hall, Council Chambers —
6:00 p.m.
• April 18, 2013 ' Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting City Hall, Council Chambers
6:00 p.m. " Ms. Garza said Board Member Shafer does not need to attend.
• April 20, 2013 Earth Day Celebration Wolf Pen Creek ' 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• May 6, 2013 ' Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board City Hall, Council Chambers
3:00 p.m. " Ms. Garza would like for Board Members to be present.
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.
No new future agenda items.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 13: Adjourn.
Board Member Shafer made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Board Member Batenhorst seconded the
motion. The meeting adjourned at 5:03 p.m.
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