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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-02-27 Special Meeting AGENDA CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1992 AT 7: 00 P.M. GRAPEVINE CONVENTION CENTER - CONCORD I 1209 SOUTH MAIN STREET CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Council Member C. Shane Wilbanks OLD BUSINESS ; 1. Conduct a public hearing to consider statements and information concerning improving Hall-Johnson Road; the scope of any such improvements; the inclusion of said improvements on the ballot for the March 28, 1992 bond election and take any and all action deemed necessary and appropriate. 2 . Consider an ordinance amending Ordinances No. 92-02 and No. 92-07 calling a bond election for March 28, 1992 by amending the propositions and the ballot in relation to streets and roads by dividing the streets and roads proposition into two (2) or more propositions and take any and all action deemed necessary and appropriate. ADJOURNMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S. , AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 24TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1992 AT 5: 00 P.M. ' hi1--- ` Jo i C. Brown � sistant City Secretary ; ; STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Special Session on this the 27th day of February, 1992 at 7: 00 p.m. in Concord I, Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 South Main Street with the following members present to-wit: William D. Tate Mayor Ted R. Ware Mayor Pro Tem Sharron Spencer Council Member C. Shane Wilbanks Council Member Jerry L. Pittman Council Member Will Wickman Council Member constituting a quorum, with Council Member Gil Traverse absent, with the following members of the City Staff: Mark S. Watson City Manager Trent Petty Assistant City Manager John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney � Linda Huff City Secretary CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 7: 05 p.m. INVOCATION Council Member Wilbanks delivered the Invocation. ITEM 1. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open. City Manager Mark S. Watson stated the public hearing was scheduled to receive statements and information concerning improving (widening) Hall-Johnson Road and the scope of the design for any such improvements. Public Works Director Jerry Hodge introduced Mr. Robert L. Nichols, of Freese and Nichols Engineers, Inc. , to discuss the evolution of the 1987 Thoroughfare Plan. Mr. Nichols stated that since 1968 there had been four (4) Thoroughfare Master Plans developed or updated: Master Plan 1968 to 1993 ; Master Plan 1974 to 1994; Master Plan 1974 to 1994, 1980 Update; and 1987 Thoroughfare Plan. He then briefly reviewed thoroughfare planning methodology: (1) inventory of all streets, their width and condition, traffic volumes and street appurtenances such as bridges, culverts, traffic oa/a�/9a lights and intersections, identify right-of-way; (2) analysis of data identified streets suited for major or secondary streets, standards developed to measure street width, right-of-way widths and number of lanes, streets delineated on map to establish network that would serve the community as it was projected in the past and future and (3) implementation of plan to guide development of ' system identified. Mr. Nichols reported Hall-Johnson Road future development for each plan was as follows: Master Plan 1968 to 1993--a six (6) lane roadway divided by a 12 to 25 foot median with a recommended right- of-way of 100 to 120 feet and 33 feet of pavement on each side; Master Plan 1974 to 1994--a four (4) lane undivided road with pavement width from 48 to 68 feet with parking for an overall right-of-way width of 70 to 90 feet; Master Plan 1974 to 1994, 1980 Update--a four (4) lane roadway divided by a 16 to 24 foot median with right-of-way width of 100 feet and 26 feet of pavement on each side. Mr. Nichols presented a more detailed overview of the basic elements utilized to prepare the Thoroughfare Plan 1987 to 2030. Study of the area was limited to Grapevine City limits and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, only areas immediately adjacent to Grapevine were included, no through traffic was included. Land use : categories and population projections for build-out were the basis for projecting future traffic. Trip generations were based on standards set in the Institute of Transportation Engineers and recommendations from the North Central Texas Council of Governments Transportation (NCTCOG) planning staff. The base roadway network from the Master Plan, Update 1980 was modified to reflect newly considered construction constraints. Roadway volume capacities : were assigned to roadway links based on data contained in the Master Plan, Update 1980 utilizing six (6) basic roadway classifications, geographic location with respect to the Central Business District and desired level of service (LOS) . The LOS category "D" (selected by the City) basic definition at peak hour ; is--service volumes approach 90� of capacity, average overall speeds are as low as 15 mph and delays at intersections with some cars waiting two or more cycles. The computer program "MOTORS" was utilized to distribute traffic and project link volumes in vehicles per day. The model was similar to the model used by the NCTCOG and the State Department Of Highways and Public Transportation. Once the model was established some additional upgrading and down- grading were made based on planning judgment and City Council review. Mr. Nichols reported the recommendation in the Thoroughfare Plan 1987-2030 for Hall-Johnson Road was a four (4) lane Minor Arterial- Type "C" roadway. The road section proposed consists of four (4) eleven foot (11' ) travel lanes with a 12 to 14 foot center turning lane and an overall right-of-way width of 80 to 84 feet. He stated there had been very minor changes in the recommendation for Hall- ' Johnson Road over 25 years . 2 , i �2�2��92 ' � Mr. Robert Jenkins, Senior Associate for Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. , discussed the updated traffic projections for Hall-Johnson Road. He stated the information utilized as the basis for the update was from the City of Grapevine and the North Central Texas Council of Governments. Issues considered were roadway capacities; � existing volumes, projected volumes for Year 2010; development along Hall-Johnson Road, Blagg Road to State Highway 360; trip generation and the advantages/disadvantages by roadway types. He stated that a single-family home generates approximately 10 trips ' per day, whereas multi-family housing generates approximately 6 trips per day per unit (lower trip rate due to the lower number of persons in an apartment as compared to a single-family home) . He reviewed the existing traffic volumes for a 24 hour period--Pool ', Road-5, 605 (peak hour 596) and State Highway 121-8,970 (peak hour 974) --versus the projected volumes for the Year 2010--Pool Road- ' 15, 000 (peak hour 1, 650) and State Highway 121-21, 000 (peak hour , 2,310) . He stated the conclusion and recommendation resulting from ' the study was that a four (4) lane divided roadway was most I appropriate for the area. ' Following Staff and consultant presentations, Mayor Tate stated the ', purpose of the public hearing was to provide accurate information '', to those supporting and opposing the proposed Hall-Johnson Road ' widening project and for the City Council to evaluate the ', situation to provide direction to the City Staff for design of the '�, proposed project. He stated the project had been studied for 25 � years and it was always anticipated that the roadway would be the ; size projected, as the studies indicate the need for the widened ' road. Mayor Tate stated the proposed project has been included in , the Bond Election scheduled for March 28, 1992 . '�, Mayor Tate invited guests present to comment in a brief and orderly I manner regarding the proposed widening of Hall-Johnson Road. I', Mr. Curtis Young, 3357 Barberry Road, expressed support of the City Council's action at the last City Council meeting whereby the Staff '�, was directed to design a four (4) lane roadway with median. , Ms. Becky Folger, 4011 Meadow Drive, stated a four (4) lane with I, median would be the same as a five (5) lane with continuous turn ', lane. She requested the City Council not make the roadway an I east/west thoroughfare. ��, Mr. Ken Jure� , 4004 Meadow Drive, stated he did not support a four ' (4) or five (5) lane roadway. ', Mr. Dale Woods, 4011 Kelsey Court, expressed concern about loss of I property values, noise, increased traffic, and safety if a five (5) ' lane road were built. He stated his support for a three (3) lane I roadway and requested Hall-Johnson Road be a separate issue on the , bond ballot. I Mr. Ervin Meyer, 3509 Barberry Road, commented that developers along Hall-Johnson Road had utilized the Thoroughfare Plan when I�, planning adjacent subdivisions. He stated his support for the 3 I I I .; 02/27/92 � � widening of Hall-Johnson Road and the needed turning lanes for access. ' Ms. Lynn Eggers, 3216 Wintergreen Terrace, stated that as a 24 year resident she has seen the rural areas change to homesites with the same roads now handling more traffic. She stated her support for : Hall-Johnson Road being widened to a four (4) lane with a median � and also supports Pool Road being widened to four (4) lanes. She ! also requested the City Council consider sidewalks on both roads to i accommodate physical exercise. i Mr. Larry Oliver, 100 Cross Creek Drive, commended the City Council i on the proposed widening of Hall-Johnson Road. He also spoke on , behalf of the Grapevine/Colleyville Independent School District noting the importance of addressing safety for the students at Heritage Elementary and the proposed middle school. He requested the Council refrain from making the road improvement a separate issue on the ballot. i ' Dr. Terry Walker, 3830 W. T. Parr Road, expressed his support for a four (4) lane roadway with a median for Hall-Johnson Road. He also requested the City Council not line item each proposed street improvement on the ballot. ' Mr. David R. Benson, 2702 Devonshire, President of the Yorkshire Meadows Homeowners Association, reported an opinion poll of the Association indicated an overwhelming support of three (3) lanes for Hall-Johnson Road. He also requested the City Councils of Grapevine and Colleyville should work together on the development of Hall-Johnson Road. Ms. Mary Dunlap, 2709 Whitby, requested that improvements to Hall- Johnson Road be separated from the other street improvements on the bond ballot. She requested documentation for traffic projections to substantiate the growth rate of the area and the cost of three (3) lanes versus a four (4) lane roadway. Mr. Douglas Free, 2701 Yorkshire Court, noted his concern regarding the street improvements supporting commercial development versus the residential area. He also commented that Colleyville should be involved in the entire development of the area being discussed. Mr. Brian Hewewan, 4157 Countryside Drive, stated support for a four (4) lane roadway as one additional lane would not adequately serve the area. He requested the Hall-Johnson Road improvements be separate on the ballot. Mr. Bob Westgate, 4113 Countryside Drive, expressed his support for a three (3) lane roadway and stated that safety, noise and pollution are issues to be addressed. A five (5) lane roadway would benefit those not in the neighborhoods and he requested Hall- Johnson Road improvements be a separate issue on the bond ballot. , I � ; � 4 � � j oa/a�/9a Ms. Darlene Freed, 3050 Old Mill Run, stated support of the widening of Hall-Johnson Road due to the serious east/west access ' problems. She stated she was opposed to separating the issue on the bond ballot. Mr. Gary Gott, 3737 Sprindletree, stated his opposition to the four (4) or five (5) lane roadway. Mr. Justin Joseph, 3501 Rolling Hills Lane, commended the City Council for their decisions on all the issues that have been before ' them involving rezoning, etc. He stated it is the responsibility of the individual to choose an area suitable for their family. They should be aware of what is planned to be developed around them. He noted the people who have lived along Hall-Johnson Road for a length of time support the proposed widening. He also requested the City Council not separate the issues on the bond ' ballot. Mr. David Herrington, 4266 Hearthside Drive, supported the proposed four (4) lane roadway with a median and requested stop signs and ' ' stop lights be considered for safety. ' Ms. Debbie Simon, 3726 Sprindletree Drive, stated she is not opposed to improvements to Hall-Johnson Road, but is opposed to the expansion of Hall-Johnson Road. Safety for children and motorists is a major concern. Mr. Randy Swift, 3438 Sprindletree Drive, stated support of improvements to Hall-Johnson Road and widening to three (3) lanes. , He expressed concern regarding the noise level and whether there ', are new businesses planned for Hall-Johnson Road. He also ' requested the item be a separate issue on the bond ballot. ' ', Mr. Bud See, 4118 Woodland Court, agreed that Hall-Johnson Road should be widened, but that Glade Road should be an east/west thoroughfare before Hall-Johnson Road is widened. Mr. Ron Trowbridge, 4118 Bentley Court, representing the Greenbriar ' Homeowners Association, stated support of the four (4) lane roadway ' with a median. He requested traffic control (stop lights and stop signs) be considered and that commercial traffic be restricted to local deliveries. Ms. Duff O'Dell, 2821 O'Dell Court, stated that she would like Hall-Johnson Road to be three (3) lanes, but that five (5) lanes may be the answer to the increased traffic and growth over the ' years. She expressed support for the City Council to study facts and figures and to make the right decisions to maintain traffic control to accommodate the growth in the area. ' 5 02/2�/92 City Secretary Linda Huff read the following letter into the record: February 27, 1992 Linda Huff Grapevine City Secretary Dear Madam: As 14 year residents of southwest Grapevine, we have, of course, been affected by the tremendous growth of this area. Initially, our neighborhood was on a small dead end street off Hall-Johnson Road, surrounded by the Hall family's tomato and squash farming land. Now our street provides access to several housing developments, and other neighborhoods have been established in place of the vegetable farms. Over the years, Hall-Johnson Road has been tremendously improved and well maintained, and stop signs have been added. However, this road, in our opinion, is just not wide enough to handle current and expected future traffic levels. Therefore, we support the widening of Hall-Johnson Road, to four or five lanes, as proposed by the traffic engineers. We realize that the 4 lane with median plan may prevent direct access to our street by eastbound traffic, but are willing to be inconvenienced for the good of the entire area. Hopefully, our neighbors will agree. Sincerely, Neal & Ginger Odle 3904 Kelsey Court ------------------------------------------------------------------- RECESS AND RECONVENE Mayor Tate announced the City Council would take a brief recess. All members of the City Council were present upon reconvening in Concord I with the exception of Council Member Traverse. Mayor Tate read the following recommendation from the Capital Improvements Project Committee: ------------------------------------------------------------------- The Capital Improvements Project Committee has considered the pros and cons presented in discussions in previous committee meetings. 6 oa/a�/9a Having heard the statements presented in the town meeting tonight, we recommend the following option regarding the Hall-Johnson Road and Heritage Avenue upgrade from two (2) lane asphalt roads to improved thoroughfares: Four (4) lanes with divided landscape median with , planned twin lanes and upgrade of Heritage Avenue consistent with current design and continued development and improvements made from Glade Road to City limits. We recommend this remain as one of the projects in Proposition No. 1. ------------------------------------------------------------------- City Secretary Linda Huff read the following letters into the record: ------------------------------------------------------------------- 4110 Countryside Drive ' Grapevine, TX 76051 February 27, 1992 Mr. Mark S. Watson City Manager ' Main Street Grapevine, TX 76051 Dear Mr. Watson: , I am a resident and homeowner in the River Oakes ' development of Southern Grapevine. My home is located on ' the third lot south of Hall Johnson on Countryside Drive. I travel on Hall Johnson on all hours of the day in Grapevine and see no need to make a major "Cut-Off" for those living outside the immediate area. A fair amount of traffic on Hall Johnson is created by the poor placement of Elementary schools and the lack of adequate paths for students to get to school without traversing Hall Johnson. It's trajectory in Grapevine is ' included in two school zones for the safety of residential school children. , I am opposed to the widening of Hall Johnson Road from two lanes beyond the addition of lanes to facilitate turns onto and off of Hall Johnson. I feel the widening of Hall Johnson will adversely affect property values. We are paying taxes to defend our property values from being affected by the DFW expansion, why are you trying to inflict the same result on the residents of this area of Grapevine through this type of "planning" . Not too far South Cheek Sparger is to be expanded as a major East 7 ,' , 02/27/92 ' West corridor. That corridor should take care of the "Cut off" traffic. Sincerely yours, Thomas E. Harrington, Jr. To: City of Grapevine Officials From: Mike and Susan Shawver 3341 Summerfield Drive Grapevine, TX 76051 Date: 2/27/92 ' Re: Widening of Hall-Johnson Road ; Unfortunately, due to an out of town business meeting, we are unable to attend tonight's meeting. However, we want to convey our thoughts in this letter. ! While we sympathize with the homeowners that back up to Hall-Johnson and the fact that the road would be very close to their homes, we cannot understand how a handful of homeowners can stop necessary progress from occurring. The traffic problem has already reached a problem level and will only worsen each month as new homes are built. i I ! Anyone who leaves and returns to their homes using Hall- ; Johnson during peak periods will find a terrible back-up. This will cause people to become riskier drivers, j attempting to cut in on Hall-Johnson. Also if there happened to be an emergency, no emergency vehicles could � currently get through on Hall-Johnson. 1 ' We feel that the City needs to continue to support their ' �' findings that Hall-Johnson vitally needs to be widened. Again, these select homeowners should not be allowed to ; stand in the way of progress and create a dangerous j situation. Let us point out that these people purchased � their homes knowingly backing up to a major road. It � truly is ignorance on their part to purchase homes backing up to a road in a growing neighborhood and not expect expansion. : Please accept our "vote" for the widening of Hall- , Johnson. ; � � ------------------------------------------------------------------- � City Manager Mark S. Watson reviewed Hall-Johnson Road/State Highway 121 to Pool Road traffic accident information from May 1990 to February 1992 (reports indicate 18 traffic accidents) , as well 8 oa�a�/9a as traffic citation information from February 1991 to February 1992 (reports showing 365 citations issued) . He noted there had been no pedestrians or children involved in the four injury accidents on the roadway. Community Development Director H. T. Hardy addressed the demographic study update noting that single-family residential build-out of 45,800 is projected for the year 2000. Multi-family ' buildout projected for the year 2005 is 50, 600. ' Mr. Robert Jenkins, of Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. , and Mr. Al Rollins, of Schrickle, Rollins, and Associates, answered questions from citizens involving design of the proposed improvements, drainage, pedestrian walkways, safety, landscaping to address noise, projected trip generations, and width of roadways and sidewalks. Mr. Hodge noted that, normally, screening walls along subdivisions are built by developers and not area citizens. Public Works Director Jerry Hodge noted there were two signal lights planned--one for Pool Road and Hall-Johnson Road and possibly one at Hall-Johnson Road and Heritage Avenue. Council Member Pittman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, made a motion to close the public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes . Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Pittman & Wickman Nays . None Absent: Traverse ITEM 2 . DISCUSS AMENDING BOND ORDINANCE City Manger Watson requested the City Council consider an ordinance amending the Bond Ordinance by amending the propositions and ballot in relation to streets and roads by dividing the streets and roads proposition into two (2) or more propositions. City Council discussion ensued with comments acknowledging that improvements to Hall-Johnson Road are necessary. Council Member Wickman recommended that Proposition No. 1 be separated into four (4) line items to identify each street project. Deliberation continued with the remaining City Council Members concurring that the requested three (3) lanes would not adequately serve the area as indicated by the traffic consultants. The proposed four (4) lane roadway with a median would be in the best interest of the community without compromising safety. Also, it was noted that, historically, all street improvement projects have been presented to the voters as one issue in order not to divide the Community. Appreciation was expressed to the Capital Improvements Committee for their time and effort in assessing and identifyinq the needs of 9 oa/a�/9a ; the Community. � There was no action taken by the City Council. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Wilbanks, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ware, made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:47 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote: ' Ayes . Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Pittman & Wickman ' Nays . None Absent: Traverse PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 24th day of March , 1992 . APPROVED: � William D. Tate Mayor ATTEST: n Huff City Secretary ; ��� 10 �