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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-09-15 Agenda packet Mission Statement Westlake is a unique community blending preservation of our natural environment and viewscapes, while serving our residents and businesses with superior municipal and academic services that are accessible, efficient, cost-effective, and transparent. Westlake, Texas – “One-of-a-kind community; natural oasis – providing an exceptional level of service.” Page 1 of 2 TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS Vision Statement An oasis of natural beauty that maintains our open spaces in balance with distinctive development, trails, and quality of life amenities amidst an ever expanding urban landscape. TOWN COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA February 9 , 2015 WESTLAKE TOWN HALL 3 VILLAGE CIRCLE, 2ND FLOOR WESTLAKE, TX 76262 COUNCIL CHAMBERS Regular Session: 7:15 p.m. Page 2 of 2 Regular Session 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION, INCLUDING PUBLIC COMMENT AND DIRECTION TO STAFF, REGARDING THE PORTION OF DOVE ROAD LOCATED EAST OF FM 1938 (DAVIS BLVD) CONTAINED IN THE PROPOSED THOROUGHFARE PLAN PORTION OF THE PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. 3. ADJOURNMENT ANY ITEM ON THIS POSTED AGENDA COULD BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION AS LONG AS IT IS WITHIN ONE OF THE PERMITTED CATEGORIES UNDER SECTIONS 551.071 THROUGH 551.076 AND SECTION 551.087 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE. CERTIFICATION I certify that the above notice was posted at the Town Hall of the Town of Westlake, 3 Village Circle, February 4, 2015, by 5:00 p.m. under the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. _____________________________________ Kelly Edwards, TRMC, Town Secretary If you plan to attend this public meeting and have a disability that requires special needs, please advise the Town Secretary 48 hours in advance at 817-490-5710 and reasonable accommodations will be made to assist you. Page 1 of 3 estlake Planning & Zoning TYPE OF ACTION Regular Meeting - Action Item Town Council Meeting Monday, February 9, 2015 TOPIC: Discussion and Consideration, Including Public Comment and Direction to Staff, Regarding the Portion of Do ve Road Located East of FM 1938 (Davis Blvd) Contained in the Proposed Thoroughfare Plan Portion of the Proposed Comprehensive Plan. STAFF CONTACT: Tom Brymer, Town Manager Strategic Alignment Vision, Value, Mission Perspective Strategic Theme & Results Outcome Objective Informed & Engaged Citizens / Sense of Community Municipal & Academic Operations High Quality Planning, Design & Development - We are a desirable well planned, high -quality community that is distinguished by exemplary design standards. Encourage Westlake’s Unique Sense of Place Strategic Initiative Comprehensive Plan Project Review Time Line - Start Date: March 2011 Completion Date: February 2015 (estimated) Funding Amount: $350,000 (approx) Status - Funded Source - General Fund EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (INCLUDING APPLICABLE ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY ) Since November 2013, the Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee (appointed by the Town Council) has been meeting regularly. They have met 1 2 times plus held 3 widely advertised public input workshops for the community. The purpose of this Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee (i.e. the Committee) has been to work with MESA Planning, an urban planning consulting firm retained by the Town Council, to update the Town’s 1992 Comprehensive Plan. Page 2 of 3 On December 8, 2014, the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Town Council held a joint workshop where the Town’s planning consultant, MESA Planning, and the Chair of the Comprehensive Plan Update S teering Committee presented the updated Proposed Comprehensive Plan (the Plan) that would replace the Town’s current Plan originally formulated in 1992. At this December 8th joint workshop, the proposed new Plan’s elements were reviewed. Those Plan elements are: • land use plan • thoroughfare plan • parks & open space plan • trails plan • Town design structure plan • facilities & town hall plan • storm water & water conservation plan • housing plan • economic development plan. It was noted by Committee Chair Johnson at this December 8th joint workshop that the Committee’s recommendation of the thorough fare plan (t-fare) element was not unanimous (Deloitte and Hillwood representatives on the committee dissented with the proposed t-fare plan). It was also noted that Hillwood had presented that evening to the Town Staff and MESA their analysis (conducted by the engineering firm Burns and McDonnell) of the t -fare needs for Hillwood’s Circle T Ranch property in Westlake. It was stated that Hillwood’s t-fare study would be reviewed and analyzed as well as compared to the t-fare plan being recommended by MESA in the Proposed Comprehensive Plan. The Proposed Comprehensive Plan t -fare plan includes a recommendation for an extension of Pearson Lane north of Dove Road as well as extension of Westlake Parkway westward. On January 6, 2015 a complete copy of the Proposed Comprehensive Plan was delivered to the Commission and Town Council perusal in advance of the public hearings. Should this Plan advance from the P&Z, it is planned for the Town Council to hold a public hearing on this Plan on February 23, 2015 and consider it for adoption by ordinance at that time. Both the P&Z’s and the Town Council’s public hearings have been advertised in our newspaper of record (Star Telegram) and the Town’s Westlake Wire email newsletter has been used to inform the public of these public hearings. Additionally, the proposed Plan has been made available via the Town’s website for public review. On January 9, 2015 the P&Z, Town Council, and Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee were furnished analysis and questions that the Town’s planning consultant produced from their review of Hillwood’s thoroughfare (T -Fare) plan study conducted for Hillwood by Burns and McDonnell. This analysis included a comparison of the methodologies used by MESA and Burns and McDonnell to produce the different recommendations they have on this subject. The Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing on the Proposed Comprehensive Plan on January 21, 2015 voted unanimously to recommend the Plan as presented with additional recommended language pertaining to the proposed T-Fare Plan added as follows: Page 3 of 3 “Roadway construction thresholds are set out in Policy B.2 of this Comprehensive Plan document.” This additio nal language would be attached to the disclaimer located in just below the thoroughfare plan figure (i.e. plate) referencing the traffic thresholds in Policy B.2 of the Policy Section of the Proposed Comp Plan. These traffic thresholds in Policy B.2 establish when the proposed thoroughfares would need to be constructed. Since the January 21st P&Z meeting, concerns have arisen from some Glenwyck residents regarding the proposed T-Fare Plan connection of Dove Road east of FM1938 to Solana Boulevard. This February 9th meeting has been scheduled for Town Council to discuss this section of Dove Road in the Proposed T-Fare Plan, provide an opportunity for public comment about it, as well as provide direction to Staff about this section of Dove Road prior to the Town Council’s public hearing on the Plan on February 23, 2014. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Town Council hear a brief Staff presentation about this section of Dove Road in the Proposed T-Fare Plan, hear public comments, then hold Council discussion followed by Council direction to Staff regarding this matter. ATTACHMENTS None.