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HomeMy WebLinkAbout146-11 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 146-11 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE REVISED MASTER STREET PLAN AND STREET CROSS-SECTIONS AS RECOMMENDED BY PLANNING STAFF BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves and adopts the revised Master Street Plan and street cross-sections, as recommended by the Planning Staff, as depicted in Exhibit "A" and "B" attached. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby declares that all previous Resolutions adopting previous Master Street Plans and street cross-sections are superseded by the new Master Street Plan and street cross-sections. PASSED and APPROVED this 16th day of August, 2011. APPROVED: ATTEST: By: i144d/L SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/`�Treasurer t�illlllll,F • :70• "A I..; : FAYETTEVILLE; t4qty"'5:117GT©ttG�```. City Plan 2030 Master Street Plan T' a.r.w.....r IPA pa 4411.1.194141. Mro.a Oar., 444.414444.4 1.1 t.1. 1 e. =ft[ EXHIBfl EXHIBIT B 12.2 MASTER TRANSPORTATION PLAN Amended September T7, 1996, Street Cfassijrratiorts, Ret. No. 97-96 Amended September 6, 2005, Downtown Master Pfau Street Cfassifirotions, Res. No. 183-05 Amended September 4, 2007, Res. No. 161.07 The Master Transportation Plan is the guiding policy that the community, City Staff, the Planning Commission and the City Council utilize to proactively guide decisions regarding street classification, design, location, form and function. The Master Transportation Plan prescribes and plans for the development of a multi -modal transportation system in the forrn of streets, sidewalks, bike Lanes, trails and transit. A multimodal transportation system is vital to growing a livable transportation network. Consistent planning ensures that streets wilt efficiently circulate traffic within the community and connect Fayetteville to the rest of the region. Special emphasis should be placed an multi -modal transportation infrastructure design, access management and traffic speed and volume considerations when planning streets. The Master Transportation Plan is updated on a five year basis in conjunction with City Plan 2030 in order to be adaptable to change over time. The Master Transportation Plan contains the Master Trails Plan and the Master Street Plan. Master Trails Plan The Fayetteville Alternative Transportation and Trails Master Plan (FAIT Plan), guides the development of trails in the City's expanding trail network. The Master Trail Plan Map illustrates future trail alignments and trail corridors for the purpose of acquiring easements and right-of-way. As development occurs adjacent to future trail alignments, careful attention will be paid to acquiring easements and providing site design input during the development review process_ The trail cross-sections that follow the Master Street Plan cross sections will be utilized for the construction of City trails. Trail surface materials may vary according to site considerations such as proximity to floodplains or floodways. Master Street Plan The Master Street Plan is comprised of a map illustrating the street classification and location, and a document of street cross sections showing the dimensional requirements of the street. In conjunction, these two documents are used to guide long range traffic planning through street function, design and location. The City supports context sensitive street design that acknowledges the function and use of the street in relation 10 current and future land use. The design and dimensions of streets that fall under the same functional classification may vary greatly due to the surrounding existing or future land uses and the function of the street. For instance, a low traffic 1216 www.acoessfarftwllk.arefgaveminentiplanningitfty_Pfaet_ZO30 EXHIBIT B speed collector in a neighborhood may have on -street parking while a higher traffic speed collector would have bike lanes. The City's access management and street connectivity policies provide the tools to guide the access and dispersal of traffic. Low Impart Development: The City encourages the use of Low Impact Development (LID) stormwater management strategies in street design and construction. Each of the street cross sections can be modified to incorporate LID best practices for stormwater management. Streets that include landscape strips or bump -outs are ideal for implementing LID strategies such as swales or infiltration basins. Developers and engineers should work closely with the City's Development Services Department to plan and design appropriate stormwater management strategies and structures. Public Transportation: The construction of bus benches, shelters and pull -offs is a critical part of a successful transportation system. However, the need for such facilities is ultimately determined by the transportation providers. Therefore, the City should consult with transportation providers prior to the design of any new street, or major street improvement project to determine if the need for new facilities exists. Streets in University of Arkansas Campus: The City of Fayetteville and the University of Arkansas will partner together in the planning, design and construction or reconstruction of streets located within the University of Arkansas campus area. These streets are identified on the map and within this document. Streets identified on the Master Street Plan Map and within the University of Arkansas boundary are intended to be reviewed concurrently with City and University staff prior to design. These streets should be consistent with the policies of the Master Street Plan, but may require alternative cross-sections due to physical constraints unique to the University. International Fire Code' The International Fire Code (IFC), which the State of Arkansas has adopted, requires a 20 -foot minimum of unobstructed width on all roads, which is reflected in the proposed street cross-sections. If structures on either side of the road exceed 30 feet or three stories, then the IFC requires a 26 -foot minimum of unobstructed width. This document recognizes that street cross-sections may be modified to meet the IFC requirements. The following street cross-sections are functionally classified in accordance with the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Functional Classification Study Manual. In addition, the street cross-sections provide sensitivity to context by providing options for both suburban and urban developments and accommodating cyclists and low -impact devetopment neighborhoods. Additional utility easements will be required outside of the specified right-of-way on a project specific basis, as determined by the utility companies. EXHIBIT B 12.2.1 ALLEYS Alleys are used in conjunction with streets to provide rear access to properties, garages and off-street parking. Driveways connected to alleys should have sufficient depth to allow vehicles to park and not encroach into the alley right-of-way. Solid Waste Solid waste pick-up is allowed, subject to the following standards: - "No parking" signs are installed at the entrance(s) and mid -block locations. - Designated Locations for carts and recycle bins are kept free of obstructions. - Bulk hauling and brush collection is placed at the public street. - Building walls and projections are Located at least 10' from the edge of the alley pavement. To prevent encroachment into the right-of-way, additional separation may be required if parking is provided between the building and alley. - On -street parking is provided. - Address numbers are installed on the front and rear of every structure. - Minimum radius requirements are provided. • Dead-end alleys are prohibited. Fire Department Alleys used in conjunction with single- and two-family units are not intended to serve as fire access roads when structures also adjoin a private or public street that provides the required fire access. Fire access roads shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. When an alley serves as the sole access, or when more than one access is required due to building height, condition of terrain, climatic conditions, the potential for impairment of a single road by vehicle congestion, or other factors that could limit access, alleys may need to be designed In accordance with the Arkansas Fire Code to support apparatus access, with approval from the fire code official_ '�C NAN 21130 1248 www.accessfayetteville.arg/government/planningiaty_Plan_2030 EXHIBIT B 1 a RESIDENTIAL REAR ALLEY: ONE-WAY Design Service Volume: Travel Lanes: Parking: Paved Width: Right of Way: Sidewalks: Greenspace: Curb cuts: 1 b RESIDENTIAL REAR Design Service Volume: Travel Lanes: Parking: Paved Width: Right of Way: Sidewalks: Greenspace: Curb cuts: a 200 vpd One 10' lane Not allowed within alley R.O.W. 12' from outer edge of concrete strip 20' None Both sides of alley, min. 4' wide, unencumbered Continuous access possible No curb required ALLEY: TWO-WAY < 200 vpd Two 7' lanes Not allowed within alley R.O.W. 16' from outer edge of concrete strip 20' None Both sides of alley, min. 2' wide, unencumbered Continuous access possible No curb required 4' GREEN - SPACE >♦i 4' GREEN - SPACE f I NO UTILITY IN 4' GREENSPACE JJ, CONCRETE 2' GREEN - SPACE 10' LANE 20, CONCRETE R.O.W. 2' GREEN - SPACE s . F,.s 1.11 1 r r LANE LANE i• CONCRETE 20' CONCRETE R.Q.W. www.accessfayetteville.orgtgovemmentlplanning/City_Plan_2030 �114 �C T ?/ 2030 J. EXHIBIT B 1 c COMMERCIAL REAR Design Service Volume: Travel Lanes: Parking: Paved Width: Right of Way: Sidewalks: Greenspace: Curb cuts: ALLEY: ONE- OR TWO-WAY 200 vpd Two 9' lanes Not allowed within alley R.O.W. 20' from outer edge of concrete strip 24' None Both sides of alley, min. 2' wide, unencumbered Continuous access possible No curb required 2' GREEN— PACE XF q' 1 LANE CONCRETE 2' CREEN— SPACE ,.s.14/ .9.fe /corse% CONCRETE 24' R.O.W. www.actinsfayetteville.orgtgovemment/planningIttty Plan_2030 EXHIBIT B 12.2.2 RESIDENTIAL STREETS RESIDENTIAL STREETS provide for the lowest level of traffic and service. They provide access to residential property and are intended to be used only by Local traffic_ A high degree of street connectivity is required for easy dispersal of traf- fic. Residential Street block lengths shall not exceed 600 feet. Residential streets have a low level of access management, with curb cuts permitted every 50 feet. 2a RESIDENTIAL: Design Service Volume: Desired Operating Speed: Travel Lanes: Parking: Paved Width: Right of Way: Sidewalks: Greenspace: t 300 vpd 15-20 mph Two 9' Lanes Not Allowed 20' from face of curb 43' Both sides of street, min. 5' wide, located in R.O.W. at R.O.W. line Both sides of street, min. 6' wide ST 37 may substitute for the Residential Street cross-section urban condition. W ral * LarWri uR �eER 1s' CURB & GUYIR 1-,' CREER- Ss7E%MIX $PACE zY r.c. A}' ROW • -r SPACE SPACE pOExuCK 17-21 www.accesstayettevilicorg/government/planningICIty_Plan_2030 car i,NAN EXHIBIT B 26 RESIDENTIAL LOW -IMPACT DEVELOPMENT: Design Service Volume: < 300 vpd Desired Operating Speed: 15-20 mph Travel Lanes: Two 9' Lanes Parking: Not Allowed Paved Width: 20' Right of Way: Varies Sidewalks: One, at Least 5' wide, adjoining 5' greenspace Greenspace: One side of street, min. 5' wide Bio -Swale: Both sides of street, width dependent upon site conditions and approved by City Engineer. Tree plantings may be permitted by the Urban Forester R,O.W. VARIES ( 20' ROAD SLOPE 3:1 SLOPE 3:1 OR LE55 OR LESS' SLOPE? SLOPE 3:1 SLOPE 3.11 BIO-SWALE /� 9 1 LANE CONCRETE 9' LANE OR LESS DESS l GREEN- SID5E--/ DESIGNED 1' SPACE WALK BASED UPON SITZ CONCRETE CANDIT]ONS AND APPROVED BY CITY ENGINEER. www,aeeessfayettevllle.argfgavernment/planninglCity_PIan 2030 CC IVAN r 2030 EXHIBIT B 12.2.3 LOCAL STREETS LOCAL STREETS provide for a moderate level of traffic flow and service. They provide access to abutting land uses and provide connections to higher order street classifications. Local Urban streets are encouraged in City Neighbor- hood and Urban Center areas as depicted an the Future Land Use Map. Local Urban Streets are also appropriate for areas that may function as a main street for a neighborhood, offering mixed uses and a pedestrian -friendly environment. LOCAL STREETS have a low to medium level of access management, with curb cuts permitted every 50 feet. 3a LOCAL: Design Service Volume: Desired Operating Speed: Travel Lanes: Parking: Paved Width: Right of Way: Sidewalks: Greenspace: < 4,000 vpd 20.25 mph One 10'lane, One 9' lane One 7' lane 27' from face of curb 50' Both sides of street, min. 5' wide, located in R.O.W. at R.O.W. Line Both sides of street, min. 6' wide. May be widened to facilitate Low -Impact Development techniques, subject to approval by City Engineer. " ST 45 may substitute for local street cross-section in an urban condition. I.. III.I.! www accessfayettevilte.orglgavernment/planning/City_Plan_2O30 EXHIBIT B 3b LOCAL URBAN: Design Service Volume: Desired Operating Speed: Travel Lanes: Parking: Paved Width: Right of Way: Sidewalks: Greenspace: c 4,400 vpd 20-25 mph Two 9' lanes Two 8' lanes with bump -outs 20' from face of bump -out curb 36' entire width to face of curb 53' Both sides of street, min. 8' wide with grated tree welts against curb Both sides of street, tree wells 72-24 www.ar_cessfarneville.org/government/planning/CIty_Plan_2030 NAN EXHIBIT B 12.2.4 COLLECTOR STREETS COLLECTOR STREETS provide traffic dreulation within residential, commercial, and industrial areas. They collect traffic from local or residential streets in neighborhoods and facilitate traffic movement into the arterial system. Connections between arterials should be direct in order to disperse traffic throughout the city. Collector streets vary in width and function as they respond to the context of the adjacent land uses. A minimum right-of-way of 59 feet shall be provided where a collector is depicted an the Master Street Plan with a 70 -foot right-of-way provided at intersections with other collectors, minor arterials and principal arterials. The intersection right-of-way must extend a minimum of 200 feet from the intersection. A 70 -foot right-of-way may be required if the volume or turning move- ments of traffic generated or predicted warrants a continuous turning Lane. All collectors have a moderate level of access management with curb cuts permitted every 100 feet. The City recognizes that the design of collector streets may vary depending upon the context of the existing and future land use in a particular area. The following three collector cross sections provide flexibility in context while utilizing a standard right-of-way and pavement width. This permits multiple configurations of an -street parking and bicycle facilities through different pavement markings and striping. The standard pavement width will enable the street to easily transform as land use intensity or density changes over time. NAN 2030 12Z www.accassfayeatteville.orstgovernmentiplanning/City_Plan 2030 EXHIBIT B 4a COLLECTOR (INTERSECTION): Design Service Volume: < 4,000 vpd, a 6000 vpd with left turn bays Desired Operating Speed: 25-30 mph Travel Lanes: Two 14' shared motorist and cyclist lanes Turn Lane: 11' turn bays where warranted Bicycle Lanes: Shared with motorist lane Parking: None Paved Width: 41' from face of curb Right of Way: 70' Sidewalks: Both sides of street, min. 5' wide, located in R.O.W. at R.O.W. line. Greenspace: Both sides of street, min. 9' wide www.accessfayetteville.org/govommont/planning/City_Plan_2030 1C r ,PIAN 2928 EXHIBIT H 46 COLLECTOR (SHARROW): Design Service Volume: < 4,000 vpd, 6000 vpd with left turn bays Desired Operating Speed: 25-30 mph Travel Lanes: Two 14' shared motorist and cyclist Lanes Turn Lane: 11' turn bays where warranted (See 4a) Bicycle Lanes: Shared with drive lane Parking: None Paved Width: 30' from face of curb Right of Way: 59' Sidewalks: Bath sides of street, min. 5' wide, Located in R.O.W. at R.O.W. tine Greens pace: Both sides of street, min. 9' wide 3 0019& OLMER Curl) u[TER N 5 9' 1 J 14' 91ARE5 NQ1QR15T_, 14 SHARED MDTORI5T j, 9 7E wµx C.REENSPACE & CYCIJST LANE k CYCLIST LANE fREENSPA[E 9D£YI lK ]0' E L. 59' R0.w Gr PLAFY 2039 www.aecessfayetteville,oregovemment/planningICity Plan_2030 EXHIBIT B 4c COLLECTOR (WITH Design Service Volume: Desired Operating Speed: Travel Lanes: Turn Lane: Bicycle Lanes: Parking: Paved Width: Right of Way: Sidewalks: Greenspace: PARKING): a 4,000 vpd, < 6000 vpd 25-30 mph Two 11' motorist lanes None Shared with motorist lanes One 8' lane 30' from face of curb 59' Both sides of street, min. 5' wide, located in R.D.W. at R.O.W. line. Both sides of street, min. 9' wide P! 9' iCAEEN- SPACE ,5 Rg .y• .mss: ISI 'I= �z s 6 - PARKING LANE ME-�L E 3C• : C 54' a G.w. GREEN - SPACE Nb. 5' GEwAL. 1 I 'two P it e 0 �Cr PIAS 12041 110 www.accessfayetteville.on3/governmentfplanning/City_Plan EXHIBIT B 4d COLLECTOR (WITH Design Service Volume: Desired Operating Speed: Travel Lanes: Turn Lane: Bkycle Lanes: Parking: Paved Width: Right of Way: Sidewalks: Greenspace: BICYCLE LANES): a 4,000 vpd, 6000 vpd 25-30 mph Two 10' motorist lanes None 5' wide, both sides of street against curb None 30' from face of curb 59' Both sides of street, min. 5' wide, located in R.O.W. at R.U.W. (inc. Both sides of street, min. 9' wide CURB de— GITIER ) �l r• LANE BIKE LANE GREEN— SRAM • 11`29 www.accessfayettevfIe.argIgovernmentlplanning1Clty_Plan_2O30 EXHIBIT B 12.2.5 MINOR ARTERIAL STREETS MINOR ARTERIAL STREETS provide mobility throughout the city, encouraging multiple modes of transportation with- in the arterial network. Access should be limited to controlled intersections where possible. They have a moderate Level of access management. 5 MINOR ARTERIAL: Design Service Volume: < 12,200 vpd Desired Operating Speed: 30-40 mph Travel Lanes: Four 11' lanes Bicycle Lanes: 5' wide, both sides of street next to curb Parking: None Paved Width: 54' from face of curb Right of Way: 77' Sidewalks: Both sides of street, min. 5' wide, located in R.O.W. at R.O.W. line Greenspace: Both sides of street, min. 6' wide ar rr_ 7.1.5 Ckrr,Er Er 6' II (, WEEK- # F.0 Saa[E l LME M EC Lay[ 6' csEEH- spa`T sciwu.; Y Pf; Y NAN www.accessfayetteville,orgigovemment/planning/City_Plars_2030 EXHIBIT B 12.2.6 PRINCIPAL ARTERIAL STREETS PRINCIPAL ARTERIAL STREETS carry high volumes of through traffic. They are designed as boulevards for beauty and safety. They have a high level of access management and access should be primarily by way of cross -streets rather than individual curb cuts. 6 PRINCIPAL ARTERIAL BOULEVARD (WITH BICYCLE LANES) : Design Service Volume: < 17,600 vpd Desired Operating Speed: 30-40 mph Travel Lanes: Four 11' lanes Bicycle Lanes: 5' wide, both sides of street next to curb Median: 10', 12' turn lane at intersections Parking: None Paved Width: 27' from face of curb 64' entire width including median Right of Way: 87' Sidewalks: Both sides of street, min. 5' wide, Located in R_O.W. at R.Q.W. line Greenspace: Both sides of street, min. 6' wide �E iwcz 1 OOlER Rip yws mnr.x 9.047. r rn pr 7 „r Art a• 111 www eccessfayatteville,oregovemmenteplanningldty_Plan, 2034 EXHIBIT B PRINCIPAL ARTERIALS WITH ON -STREET PARKING are intended to be used in compact urban environments that are highly walkable and where building entries front the street. This street section is not intended to be used where traffic speeds exceed 30 MPH. 7 PRINCIPAL ARTERIAL (WITH PARKING): Design Service Volume: Desired Operating Speed: Travel Lanes: Bicycle Lanes: Median/Tum Lane: Parking: Paved Width: Right of Way: Sidewalks: Greenspace: BOULEVARD < 17,600 vpd 25-30 mph Four 11' lanes Shared with outer auto travel lanes 10' median, 12' turn lane 8' lane, both sides of street 30' from face of curb with median 42' from face of curb with turn lane 70' entire width including median 87' Both sides of street, min. 8' wide with grated tree wells against curb None C� y. ,lil l 1 L � p . r rc 14' CC .r nar • isum uS - r 1242 www.accessfayetteville.org/government/planningiaty_Plan 1030 r� PIAN 2630 EXHIBIT B 12.2.7 HILLTOP -HILLSIDE OVERLAY DISTRICT STREETS H.H.O.D. (HILLTOP -HILLSIDE OVERLAY DISTRICT) STREETS are designed with a narrow right-of-way in order to mini- mize grading disturbance and tree removal, while still accommodating utility locations, vehicular and pedestrian movements. Hillside Residential streets carry limited traffic through neighborhoods, while Hillside Local streets col- lect traffic from the neighborhoods and disperse it to minor arterials. They have a low level of access management_ 8a HILLSIDE RESIDENTIAL: Design Service Volume: Desired Operating Speed: Travel Lanes: Parking: Paved Width: Right of Way: Sidewalks: Greenspace: Utility Easements: 8b HILLSIDE LOCAL: Design Service Volume: Desired Operating Speed: Travel Lanes: Parking: Paved Width: Right of Way: Sidewalks: Greenspace: Utility Easements: < 500 vpd 15-20 mph Two 9.5' lanes Not Allowed 21' from face of curb 27' One, at least 5' wide, abutting curb None Two, 15' at R.O.W. < 4000 vpd 20-25 mph Two 9.5' lanes One 7' lane 27' from face of curb 33' One, at least 5' wide, abutting curb None Two, 15' at R.O.W. 42 4- CA5 Fe PIPE _ L WATER PIPE IkV 'moo %RC g' WATER MT ARC ST17R1.1 PIPE [DEPTH vARIE4) 1 4" DAR 14 Lv11(4 ozgooam4r Il f rax xaORERW A NM" 21. F.C. 27' 40.4. PIPE FLAT AREA 400411 P150 (DEPTH VARIES) 9.5 LC 'AER P. 1.TELE. PO TELE.£ ELEC. 1 42 a SE ACR o 4 a 4I9E TELE. CABLE ELFC. 1 5' 0440 4, f�TZ�R 17, uE 43. 2Y F C LANE 53' 4.64 111.33 www accessfayettevllle.org/governmentfplannIng/Clty_Plan_203o L'I A TY, r NNAN �L21138 EXHIBIT B 12.2.8 DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN STREETS DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN STREETS are specific to the Downtown Master Plan area. 9a ST 37 9/9 Design Service Valume: Traffic Lanes: Parking: Paved Width: Right of Way: Sidewalks: c 300 Bpd Two 9lanes Not Allowed 20' from face of curb 37' Both sides of street, min. 8' wide with grated tree wells against curb n Greenspace: Both sides of street, ?�,4 fl tree wells p } i I i SD' Hi O H p �3D EXHIBIT B 9b 5T 45 8/10/9 Design Service Volume: O 300 vpd Traffic Lanes: One 10' lane, one 9' Lane Parking: One 8'lane Paved Width: 28' from face of curb 5 Right of Way. 45' W A "IKv Sidewalks: Both sides of street, min. 8' wide with gratedE AYE 9 iNEE vti ' tree wells against s_ ,5• curb Greenspaoe: Both sides of street, tree wells €fl I I � 1 O EXHIBIT B 9c ST43 8/10/8 Design Service Volume: <4,000 vpd Traffic Lanes: One 10' Lane Parking: Two 8' lanes Paved Width: 26from face of curb Right of Way: 43' Sidewalks: Both sides of street, min. 8' wide with grated tree wells against curb Greenspace: Both sides of street, tree wells Jl f This street cross section is permitted only for portions of Locust Avenue and Meadow street in the Downtown Master Plan Area. I :- PLAN I 2039r EXHIBIT B 9d ST 63 111111111 Design Service Volume: F17,600 vpd Traffic Lanes: Four 11' lanes Bicycle Lanes: None Parking: None r`� Paved Width: 46'from face of curb 3 Right of Way: 63' S Sidewalks: Both sides of ,- street, min. wide with grated tree wells against 1 ieEc- cur V m1EA :1' IUJ Au !� Greenspace. Both Sides of sucw.ln A]lwv. r street, 65 R,0.W. tree wells { a � a! PLAN! .r wln+4e�uIK a.5' PM•Hce' ee� EXHIBIT B 12.2.9 TWO-WAY SQUARE The TWO-WAY SQUARE is designed to be utilized in town -square type scenarios, central to development, adjacent to mixed use with high volumes of pedestrian traffic. On street parking and high levels of pedestrian use keep vehicular speeds low. 10 TWO-WAY SQUARE Design Service Volume: Traffic Lanes: Bicycle Lanes: Parking: Paved Width: Right of Way: Sidewalks: e 4,000 vpd Two 12' lanes Shared with motorist lane Two 19' lanes, angled 45°, with back in or pull in 62' from face of curb 79' Both sides of �P 11 street, min. 12' II wide with grated / tree wells against / curb Greenspace: Both sides of tree wells h' fl i /'/ ! ICITY KY.41 04}4101" PAVED TRANSPORTATION TRAILS provide safe, alternative means of transportation for a variety of non -motorized uses. The Fayetteville Alternative Transportation and Traits Master Plan identifies trait corridors that connect neighborhoods, busi- nesses, schools and parks. The goal of the Master Plan is to create an interconnected system of trails throughout Fayetteville to provide a network of alternative transportation routes for people of all ages to safely travel around the City. All transportation traits are constructed 12 feet in width in order to accommodate the high volume and variety of users in- cluding walkers, joggers, strollers, bicycles, wheelchairs, and any other non -motorized use. ASPHALT TRAIL is used in areas where the trail is located above of the flood prone areas and away from vehicle traffic. Trail pavement should match the adjacent pavement surface when connecting to existing trait. CONCRETE TRAIL is used when the trait is located in a flood prone area along a creek. Concrete holds up much better than asphalt when subjected to flood waters. Concrete is also used at road crossings including the ramps and other areas where increased durability is necessary. Trait pavement should match the adjacent pavement surface when connecting to existing trait. Desired Operating Speed: 15 mph Travel Lanes: Two 6' lanes Paved Width: 12' Right of Way; 30' minimum Greenspace: Both sides of trail EXHIBIT B Master Transportation Plan Guiding Policies Circulation: Guiding Policies In order to guide the formulation of a Master Transportation Plan and direct the Planning Commission regarding Land use decisions which affect transportation issues, the following policies are suggested: 12.2.10.a Promote the coordinated and efficient use of all available and future transportation modes. (Goal 4) 12.2.10.b Meet the diverse transportation needs of the people of the City, including rural and urban populations and the unique mobility needs of the elderly and disability communities. 12.2.10.c Ensure the repair and necessary improvements of roads and bridges throughout the City to provide a safe, efficient and adequate transportation network. 12.2.10.d Minimize the harmful effects of transportation on public health and on air and water quality, land and other natural resources. 12.2.10.e Promote reliance on energy -efficient forms of transportation. 12.2.10.f Incorporate a public participation process in which the public has timely notice and opportunity to identify and comment on transportation concerns. 12.2.9 0.g Monitor and improve transportation facilities to conveniently serve the intra-city and regional travel needs of Fayetteville residents, business and visitors. 12.2.10.h Monitor the incidence of traffic accidents and implement physical and operational measures to Improve public safety. 12.2.10.i Support mass transit which offers convenient and reliable alternatives to the automobile. (Goal 4e) 12.2.10.j Establish facilities which accommodate safe and convenient travel for pedestrians and bicyclists. (Goal 4e) 12.2.10.k Promote mixed -use and traditional neighborhood development to reduce roadway demand and change travel patterns. (Goal 3b, Goal 4) 12.2.10.E Encourage consideration of the impacts on the transportation network in land use decisions made by the Planning Commission. 12.2.10.m Periodically update the Master Street Plan in order to evaluate the context sensitivity and the appropriateness of right-of-way dedication requirements. 12.2.10.n Encourage the construction of sheltered bus stops and bicycle parking facilities at transit stops, shopping centers and employment centers. 12.2.10.0 Support multi -modal transportation options such as trails, sidewalks, bike lanes and mass transit. (Goat 4) 12.2.10.p Promote the continued expansion of the City's trail network through proactive planning and the acquisition of trail easements. (Goal 4) 121.10.q Promote increased bicycle usage by providing integrated bicycle facilities on new and redesigned roadways, where appropriate. (Goal 41 � rj Y prAN� 2030 . City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form City Council Agenda Items and Contracts, Leases or Agreements 6/21/2011 City Council Meeting Date Agenda Items Only Jesse Fulcher Development Services Development Services Submitted By Division Department Action Required: 4pproval of a resolution adopting the Master Street Plan and revised street cross -sections. I Cost of this request Account Number Project Number Category 1 Project Budget $ Funds Used to Date Remaining Balance Budgeted Item I] Budget Adjustment Attached tI Department lector Date Mfr, —Zrt City Attorney Date Program Category / Project Name Program / Project Category Name Fund Name Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Original Contract Date: Original Contract Number: Finance and Internal Services Director Date Received Officein City 06 — Clerk's 04:23 CUD Date Received in i4'Mayor's Office ,' e Revised January 15, 2009 -- 1/ ≤j f f 'f'&L r !0/u E 7ii.bk o.1 )k LrI )i) CCU fb f it E rl/5/1I c m THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS OEPARTMENTCORRESPONOENCE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO To: Mayor Jordan, City Council Thru: Don Marr, Chief of Staff �p Jeremy Pate, Development Services DirectorU� From: Jesse Fulcher, Current Planner Date: June 2, 2011 Subject: ADM 11-3776 Master Street Plan — City Plan 2030 RECOMMENDATION Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval of a resolution to adopt the Master Street Plan, as part of the City Plan 2030 comprehensive land use plan update. :1 ►] The current Master Street Plan Map was adopted by Resolution No. 161-07 on September 4, 2007. An original goal of 2010-2011 update was to identify new streets on the Master Street Plan map based on the policies of the Access Management Ordinance, which sets recommended distances between local, collector and arterial streets. However, the level of detail provided by the Access Management Ordinance couldn't realistically be applied on the scale of the Master Street Plan Map. For that reason staff evaluated locations to add new collector streets, using a quarter mile grid as a guide. This allowed staff to strategically locate numerous new collector streets in areas with the highest development potential, even if that development is not intended to occur in the near future. Fewer streets were added in areas with limited development potential due to restrictive topography. Another goal in the update was to create context sensitive streets. Context -sensitive street design looks at local conditions to determine the most appropriate street design that optimizes mobility and safety for all modes of travel. A one -size -fits - all design approach cannot be applied to every existing street. Accordingly, staff has included street corridor plans as an on -going action step in the City Plan document. Context -sensitive design principles, however, are applied to future collector and principal arterials streets. Two new collector street cross -sections have been added to the document. Each utilizes the current 59' foot right-of-way, but street striping can be used to delineate either on -street parking or dedicated bicycle lanes, whichever is most appropriate for that location. This allows the street function to change over time depending on the surrounding context and ensures a narrower travel lane and reduced vehicle speeds in areas that attract significant pedestrian traffic, all of which contributes to increased safety. The second change was a further reduction in the right-of-way requirements for the minor and principal arterial streets and the addition of a principal arterial cross-section that allows on -street parking in more urban environments. The additional area between the sidewalk and travel lane created by a bike lane or on -street parking provides a significant buffer between vehicles and pedestrians and allows the greenspace width to be decreased. The overall right-of-way for principal arterials has been reduced from 97 feet to 87 feet and from 85 feet to 77 feet for minor arterials, which results in less disruption to THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS adjacent property owners and a decreased cost to land developers and/or the City, whoever is using the right-of-way to construct a street. Another important discussion centered on alleys, and how not only the design, but also parking and addressing can inhibit use by solid waste and emergency vehicles. Staff from Strategic Planning, Current Planning, Fire, Solid Waste and Engineering worked together to determine what issues were encountered in the field and how each of these could be addressed. A bullet -point list of requirements is now listed in the alley cross -sections that if provided, will allow solid waste collection in alleys. Language from the International Fire Code has also been included to clarify the use of alleys for one- and two-family developments as well. 12.2.1 Alleys Alleys are used in conjunction with streets to provide rear access to properties, garages and off-street parking. Driveways connected to alleys should have sufficient depth to allow vehicles to park and not encroach into the alley right-of-way. Solid Waste Solid waste pick-up is allowed, subject to the following standards: - "No parking" signs are installed at the entrance(s) and mid -block locations. - Designated locations for carts and recycle bins are kept free of obstructions. - Bulk hauling and brush collection is placed at the public street. - A 20' driveway is provided between the garage/house and alley right-of-way. - On -street parking is provided. - Address numbers are installed on the front and rear of every structure. - Minimum radius requirements are provided. - Dead-end alleys are prohibited. Fire Department Alleys used in conjunction with single- and two-family units are not intended to serve as fire access roads when structures also adjoin a private or public street that provides the required fire access. Fire access roads shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. When an alley serves as the sole access, or when more than one access is required due to building height, condition of terrain, climatic conditions, the potential for impairment of a single road by vehicle congestion, or other factors that could limit access, alleys may need to be designed in accordance with the Arkansas Fire Code to support apparatus access, with approval from the fire code official. Other updates to the cross -sections include: • Modifying the Low Impact street section to allow flexibility in swale design. • Addition of a front-end parking street section (Two-way Square) for urban environments. On May 2, 2011 the Planning Commission forwarded this request to the City Council with a recommendation for approval with a vote of 8-1-0, with Commissioner Chesser voting 'no'. This included an amendment to downgrade a section of Rupple Road/Howard Nickell Road from a principal arterial to a collector street (see map attached). The amendment passed 5-4-0 with Commissioners Cabe, Bunch, Cook and Chesser voting 'No'. Staff recommended that Rupple Road/Howard Nickell Road remain an arterial classification, since it will serve as a primary north -south route for the entire west side of Fayetteville. Although current development and traffic conditions don't warrant a four -lane street section in this area, it is anticipated that future growth will necessitate an arterial corridor THE CITY OF FAYETTEVIL ARKANSAS in this area of the city. Reducing the classification to a collector street will prevent the city from obtaining the right-of- way required for a four -lane street, unnecessarily increasing the cost of a future street project. On May 3l, 2011, the Street Committee forwarded this request to the City Council with no recommendation. BUDGET IMPACT None. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING A REVISED MASTER STREET PLAN AND STREET CROSS -SECTIONS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves and adopts a revised Master Street Plan and street cross -sections, as depicted in Exhibit "A" and "B" attached. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby declares that all previous Resolutions adopting previous Master Street Plans and street cross -sections are superseded by the new Master Street Plan and street cross -sections. PASSED and APPROVED this 21sk day of June, 2011. APPROVED: By: LIONELD JORDAN, Mayor By: ATTEST: SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer N C. s Revised Master Sireet Plan Page 7 of 35 12.2 MASTER TRANSPORTATION PLAN Amended September 17, 1996, Street Classifications, Res- Na 97.96 Amended September 6, 2005, Downtown Master Plan Street Classi cations, Res- Na 783-05 Amended September 4, 2007, Res- Na 161-07 The Master Transportation Plan is the guiding policy that the community, City Staff, the Planning Commission and the City Council utilize to proactively guide decisions regarding street classification, design, location, form and function. The Master Transportation Plan prescribes and plans for the development of a multi -modal transportation system in the form of streets, sidewalks, bike lanes, trails and transit. A multimodal transportation system is vital to growing a livable transportation network. Consistent planning ensures that streets will efficiently circulate traffic within the community and connect Fayetteville to the rest of the region. Special emphasis should be placed on multi -modal transportation infrastructure design, access management and traffic speed and volume considerations when planning streets- The Master Transportation Plan is updated on a five year basis in conjunction with City Plan 2030 in order to be adaptable to change over time. The Master Transportation Plan contains the Master Trails Plan and the Master Street Plan. Master Trails Plan The Fayetteville Alternative Transportation and Trails Master Plan (FAIT Plan), guides the development of trails in the City's expanding trail network. The Master Trail Plan Map illustrates future trail alignments and trail corridors for the purpose of acquiring easements and right-of-way. As development occurs adjacent to future trail alignments, careful attention will be paid to acquiring easements and providing site design input during the development review process. The trail cross -sections that follow the Master Street Plan cross sections will be utilized for the construction of City traits. Trail surface materials may vary according to site considerations such as proximity to floodplains or floodways. Master Street Plan The Master Street Plan is comprised of a map illustrating the street classification and location, and a document of street cross sections showing the dimensional requirements of the street. In conjunction, these two documents are used to guide long range traffic planning through street function, design and location. The City supports context sensitive street design that acknowledges the function and use of the street in current and future land use. The design and dimensions of streets that fall under the same functional cla vary greatly due to the surrounding existing or future land uses and the function of the street. For instan CITY PLAN! C. S Revised Master Sheet Alan Page a of as speed collector in a neighborhood may have on -street parking while a higher traffic speed collector would have bike Lanes. The City's access management and street connectivity policies provide the tools to guide the access and dispersal of traffic. Low impact Development: The City encourages the use of Low Impact Development (LID) stormwater management strategies in street design and construction. Each of the street cross sections can be modified to incorporate LID best practices for stormwater management. Streets that include landscape strips or bump -outs are ideal for implementing LID strategies such as swales or infiltration basins. Developers and engineers should work closely with the City's Development Services Department to plan and design appropriate stormwater management strategies and structures. Public Transportation: The construction of bus benches, shelters and pull -offs is a critical part of a successful transportation system. However, the need for such facilities is ultimately determined by the transportation providers. Therefore, the City should consult with transportation providers prior to the design of any new street, or major street improvement project to determine If the need for new facilities exists. Streets in University of Arkansas Campus: The City of Fayetteville and the University of Arkansas will partner together in the planning, design and construction or reconstruction of streets located within the University of Arkansas campus area. These streets are identified on the map and within this document. Streets identified on the Master Street Plan Map and within the University of Arkansas boundary are intended to be reviewed concurrently with City and University staff prior to design. These streets should be consistent with the policies of the Master Street Plan, but may require alternative cross -sections due to physical constraints unique to the University. International Fire Code: The International Fire Code {IFC), which the State of Arkansas has adopted, requires a 20 -foot minimum of unobstructed width on all roads, which is reflected in the proposed street cross -sections. If structures on either side of the road exceed 30 feet or three stories, then the IFC requires a 26 -foot minimum of unobstructed width. This document recognizes that street cross -sections may be modified to meet the IFC requirements. The following street cross -sections are functionally classified in accordance with the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Functional Classification Study Manual. In addition, the street cross -sections provide sensitivity to context by providing options for both suburban and urban developments and accommodating cyclists and low -impact development neighborhoods. Additional utility easements will be required outside of the specified right-of-way on a project specific basis, as determined by the utility companies. CITY ALAN C" S Revised Master Street Plan Page a M 38 12.2.1 ALLEYS Alleys are used in conjunction with streets to provide rear access to properties, garages and off-street parking. Driveways connected to alleys should have sufficient depth to allow vehicles to park and not encroach into the alley right-of-way. Solid Waste Solid waste pick-up is allowed, subject to the following standards: "No parking" signs are installed at the entrance(s) and mid -black locations. Designated locations for carts and recycle bins are kept free of obstructions. Bulk hauling and brush collection is placed at the public street. A 20' driveway is provided between the garage/house and alley right-of-way. On -street parking is provided. Address numbers are installed on the front and rear of every structure. Minimum radius requirements are provided. Dead-end alleys are prohibited. Fire Department Alleys used in conjunction with single- and two-family units are not intended to serve as fire access roads when structures also adjoin a private or public street that provides the required fire access. Fire access roads shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. When an alley serves as the sale access, or when more than one access is required due to building height, condition of terrain, climatic conditions, the potential for impairment of a single road by vehicle congestion, or other factors that could limit access, alleys may need to be designed in accordance with the Arkansas Fire Code to support apparatus access, with approval from the fire code official. J7 a A lily, PLAN! C.5 Revised Masse+ Stfc Plan Page 10 of 38 1a RESIDENTIAL REAR ALLEY: ONE-WAY Design Service Volume: < ZOO vpd Travel Lanes: One 10' Lane Parking: Not allowed within alley R.O.W. Paved Width: 12' from outer edge of concrete strip Right of Way: 20' Sidewalks: None Greenspace: Both sides of alley, min. 4' wide, unencumbered Curb cuts: Continuous access possible No curb required lb RESIDENTIAL REAR ALLEY; TWO-WAY Design Service Volume: < 200 vpd Travel Lanes: Two 7' lanes Parking: Not allowed within alley R.O.W. Paved Width: 16' from outer edge of concrete strip Right of Way: 20' Sidewalks: None Greenspace: Both sides of alley, min. 2' wide, unencumbered Curb cuts: Continuous access possible No curb required 4• 4' GREEN- GREfN- SPACE SPACE NO OTILITY AL 10 IK 4' 1 LANE ,• GREENSPACE CONCRETE 20' CONCRETE R.C.A. 2' 2' GREEN- GREEN - SPACE SPACE 2 LANE LANE , J.CONCRETE 2O' CONCRETE R.O.W. --" — - - - - -�•- - .. - Via. _ - -� - - .t - � r�� �� Y -Y .� .: 7 .rt C_ 5 Revised Masln SCee[ Plan Page 11 of 3a Ic COMMERCIAL REAR ALLEY: ONE- OR TWO-WAY Design Service Volume: < 200 vpd Travel Lanes: Two 9' lanes Parking: Not allowed within alley R.O.W. Paved Width: 20' from outer edge of concrete strip Right of Way: 24' Sidewalks: None Greenspace- Both sides of alley, min. 2' wide, unencumbered Curb cuts: Continuous access possible No curb required 2' 2' GREEN- GREEN - SPACE SPACE J' • LANE LANE �• CONCRETE 24• CONCRETE R.O.W. 'CITY PLAN I C. 5 Revised Masler Street Plan Pape 12 of 38 12.2.2 RESIDENTIAL STREETS RESIDENTIAL STREETS provide for the lowest level of traffic and service. They provide access to residential property and are intended to be used only by local traffic. A high degree of street connectivity is required for easy dispersal of traf- fic. Residential Street block lengths shall not exceed 600 feet. Residential streets have a low level of access management, with curb cuts permitted every 50 feet. 2a RESIDENTIAL: Design Service Volume: Desired Operating Speed Travel Lanes: Parking: Paved Width: Right of Way: Sidewalks: Greenspace 300 vpd 15-20 mph Two 9' lanes Not Allowed 20' from face of curb 43' Both sides of street, min. 5' wide, located in R.O.W. at R.O.W. Line Both sides of street, min. 6' wide ST 37 may substitute for the Residential Street cross-section urban condition. i s• NIH 5 C?EEu- La xE GRECPo- Y1h. 5 0CwA.K SPACC Za, r SPACE 5DEWAtx O a City C. 5 Revised Master Street Plan par 13 of 3B 2b RESIDENTIAL LOW -IMPACT DEVELOPMENT: Design Service Volume: < 300 vpd Desired Operating Speed: 15-20 mph Travel Lanes: Two 9' lanes Parking: Not Allowed Paved Width: 20' Right of Way: Varies Sidewalks: One, at Least 5' wide, adjoining 5' greenspace Greenspace: One side of street, min. 5' wide Bio-Swale: Both sides of street, width dependent upon site conditions and approved by City Engineer. Tree plantings may be permitted by the Urban Forester R,O.W, VARIES �20• ROAD—�( OPE 3:1 SLOPE S 7 2R SLOPE 7R SLOPE ` SLOPE 3:7 SLOPE 3:1 Ort LESS pE t6s5 c---- �--� #e LESS W? tLESS BID—SWALE g• g SHALL BE WALK DESIGNED L11-111LEGREEN 1LANBASED UPON SIT 1' SPACE CONCRETE CONCRETE CONDITIONS AND APPROVED BY CITY ENGINEER. c_ 5 Rev, ed M star Street Plan Peae 140138 12.2.3 LOCAL STREETS LOCAL STREETS provide for a moderate level of traffic flow and service. They provide access to abutting land uses and provide connections to higher order street classifications. Local Urban streets are encouraged in City Neighbor- hood and Urban Center areas as depicted on the Future Land Use Map. Local Urban Streets are also appropriate for areas that may function as a main street for a neighborhood, offering mixed uses and a pedestrian -friendly environment. LOCAL STREETS have a low to medium level of access management, with curb cuts permitted every 50 feet. 3a LOCAL: ut Syr Design Service Volume: < 4,000 vpd Desired Operating Speed: 20-25 mph 11"° Travel Lanes: One 10' lane, One 9' lane `AL LA'.C Parking: One 7' lane I Paved Width: 27' from face of curb Right of Way: 50' Sidewalks: Both sides of street, min. 5' wide, n U o located in ROW. at R.O.W. Line } Greenspace: Both sides of street, min. 6' wide. " ! �f May be widened to facilitate Low -Impact r—` SAX Development techniques, subject to approval L t by City Engineer. I rr ST 45 may substitute for local street cross-section f T� in an urban condition. Carr PLAN/ C-5 Revised Master Street Plan Page 15 of 38 3b LOCAL URBAN: Design Service Volume: Desired Operating Speed Travel Lanes: Parking: Paved Width: Right of Way: Sidewalks: Greenspace t 4,000 vpd 20-25 mph Two 9' lanes Two 8' lanes with bump -outs 20' from face of bump -out curb 36' entire width to face of curb 53' Both sides of street, min. 8' wide with grated tree wells against curb Both sides of street, tree wells bi4 -7 CAME AWE a CITY PLAN r C. 5 Revhsed Master 5lreef Plan Page16af38 12.2.4 COLLECTOR STREETS COLLECTOR STREETS provide traffic circulation within residential, commercial, and industrial areas. They collect traffic from local or residential streets in neighborhoods and facilitate traffic movement into the arterial system. Connections between arterials should be direct in order to disperse traffic throughout the city. Collector streets vary in width and function as they respond to the context of the adjacent land uses. A minimum right-of-way of 59 feet shall be provided where a collector is depicted on the Master Street Plan with a 70 -foot right-of-way provided at intersections with other collectors, minor arteriats and principal arterials. The intersection right-of-way must extend a minimum of 200 feet from the intersection. A 70 -foot right-of-way may be required if the volume or turning move- ments of traffic generated or predicted warrants a continuous turning lane. All collectors have a moderate level of access management with curb cuts permitted every 100 feet. The City recognizes that the design of collector streets may vary depending upon the context of the existing and future land use in a particular area. The following three collector cross sections provide flexibility in context while utilizing a standard right-of-way and pavement width. This permits multiple configurations of on -street parking and bicycle facilities through different pavement markings and striping. The standard pavement width will enable the street to easily transform as Land use intensity or density changes over time. D ■ G.5 Revised Master Street Plant Page 170138 4a COLLECTOR (INTERSECTION): Design Service Volume: 4,000 vpd 6000 vpd with left turn bays Desired Operating Speed: 25-30 mph Travel Lanes: Two 14' shared motorist and cyclist lanes Turn Lane: 11' turn bays where warranted Bicycle Lanes: Shared with motorist Lane Parking: None Paved Width: 41' from face of curb Right of Way: 70' Sidewalks: Both sides of street, min. 5' wide, Located in R.O.W. at R.O.W- line. Greenspace: Both sides of street, min. 9' wide SDEWALk is' 5 -RE0 YOtt ST i �a' p�u_p k [' FFF i' AH: EN IER IAMF h :YC[[S LA'it LAtiC — 70 R.O.W. 'city PLAN / G. 5 Revised Master $ r et Plan Page 18 of 39 4b COLLECTOR (SHARROWh; Design Service Volume: a 4,000 vpd, a 6000 vpd with Left turn bays Desired Operating Speed: 25-3O mph Travel Lanes: Two 14'shared motorist and cyclist Lanes Turn Lane: 11' turn bays where warranted (See 4a) Bicycle Lanes: Shared with drive Lane Parking: None Paved Width: 30' from face of curb Right of Way: 59' Sidewalks: Both sides of street, min. 5' wide, Located in R.D.W. at R.Q.W. line Greenspace: Both sides of street, min. 9' wide t.5 5' �C^ii E? �11ER 4' kt+' 51ARCD N0T0R15i14' 51ARE0 µ0TDRIST}, j 9' CC WAI,x [REFKSPACE 'I & fI 1JST LANE a CYCLIST LR17C �C&CENSoALE 5'w ' 30' F C. —/ 50' R. O.W v�Q C. 5 Revised Master Sk a Plan Pape 78 of 38 4c COLLECTOR (WITH PARKING): Design Service Volume: < 4,000 vpd, <6000 vpd Desired Operating Speed: 25-30 mph Travel Lanes: Two 11 motorist Lanes Turn Lane: None Bicycle Lanes: Shared with motorist Lanes Parking: One 8' lane Paved Width: 30' from face of curb Right of Way: 59' Sidewalks: Both sides of street, min. 5' wide, Located in R.O.W. at R.O.W. line. Greenspace: Both sides of street, min. 9' wide r:. 5 GREEN- LAY! � lx�Y GRCC�- L�IY 5• S�fKWxIH SL .R 1'.G. SPxLE 50EriNi 59' ROW r11 ALAN - - -.. - - - _ . - 4 - _ _ . te r I u C. 5 Revise6 M tes Street Plan Paoe 20 of 38 4d COLLECTOR (WITH BICYCLE LANES): Design Service Volume: a 4,000 vpd, 6000 vpd Desired Operating Speed: 25-30 mph Travel Lanes: Two 10' motorist lanes Turn Lane: None Bicycle Lanes: 5' wide, both sides of street against curb Parking: None Paved Width: 30' from face of curb Right of Way: 59' Sidewalks: Both sides of street, min_ 5' wide, located in R.O.W. at R.O.W. line. Greenspace: Both sides of street, min. 9' wide g tune r 2cuae 5' LANE �_ NE SPACE L IL M'H LL 5p* DE �jE wAIN yp' �,C. 40E� 59 RON PLAN 1 C.s Revised Master Sheet Plan Page 21 of 3B 12.2.5 MINOR ARTERIAL STREETS MINOR ARTERIAL STREETS provide mobility throughout the city, encouraging multiple modes of transportation with- in the arterial network. Access should be limited to controlled intersections where possible. They have a moderate Level of access management. .-..yy n „rr 5 MINOR ARTERIAL: r Design Service Volume: E 12,200 vpd f' s �> Desired Operating Speed: 30-40 mph t - Travel Lanes: Four 11' lanes �E � woe a Bicycle Lanes: 5' wide, both • r — — �` sides of street next to curb ,- 1 ,• Parking: None ,, �«�'—_______ u.:_______ , Paved Width: 54' from face of curb Right of Way: 77' f Sidewalks: Both sides of I �, street, min. l 1. 1 I ��• 5' wide, I n J \/ U U 11 6 located in r ? R.Q.W. at r R.Q.W. line L >t" Greenspace: Both sides of street, min. _ 6' wide 0 C.5 Revised Maslen Street Plan Page 22 of 38 12.2.6 PRINCIPAL ARTERIAL STREETS PRINCIPAL ARTERIAL STREETS carry high volumes of through traffic. They are designed as boulevards for beauty and safety. They have a high level of access management and access should be primarily by way of cross -streets rather than individual curb cuts. 6 PRINCIPAL ARTERIAL BOULEVARD S - • =� f '1 ' { - (WITH BICYCLE LANES) : Design Service Volume: I, < 17,600 vpd cwa r cs.rte w Desired Operating Speed: 30-40 mph 1 11 ca Travel Lanes: Four 11'lanes Bicycle Lanes: 5' wide, both „ 1 sides of street , c -- — — za r c I 6 next to curb "".�•�'•=+ Median: 10', 12' turn Lane at intersections Parking: None Paved Width: 28' from face ° �J of curb 64' entire width including median Right of Way: 87' Sidewalks: Both sides of qq — street, min. I - lijl 5' wide, located in R.O.W. at R.O.W. Line Greenspace: Both sides of street, .� min. 6' wide ±kL- [i':. PLA I' za�o C. 5 Revised Master Street Plan Page 23 of 38 PRINCIPALARTERIALS WITH ON -STREET PARKING are intended to be used in compact urban environments that are highly walkable and where building entries front the street. This street section is not intended to be used where traffic speeds exceed 30 MPH. 7 PRINCIPAL ARTERIAL BOULEVARD (WITH PARKING): Design Service Volume: < 17,600 vpd Desired Operating Speed: 25-30 mph Travel Lanes: Four 11'Lanes Bicycle Lanes: Shared with outer Median/Turn Lane: Parking: Paved Width Right of Way Sidewalks: Greenspace auto travel lanes 20' median, or 8' median with 12' turn Lane 8' lane, both sides of street 28' from face of curb with median 40' from face of curb with turn lane 70' entire width including median 87' Both sides of street, min. 8' wide with grated tree welts against curb None rIF '--S' r lJ T Teity PlAN i ?ft3o• C. 5 Revised Master Street Plan Page 24 of 38 12.2.7 HILLTOP -HILLSIDE OVERLAY DISTRICT STREETS H. H.O. D. (HILLTOP -HILLSIDE OVERLAY DISTRICT) STREETS are designed with a narrow right-of-way in order to mini- mize grading disturbance and tree removal, while still accommodating utility locations, vehicular and pedestrian movements. Hillside Residential streets carry limited traffic through neighborhoods, while Hillside Local streets col- lect traffic from the neighborhoods and disperse it to minor arterials. They have a low level of access management 8aHILLSIDE RESIDENTIAL: Design Service Volume: < 500 vpd Desired Operating Speed: 15-20 mph uc :. Travel Lanes: Two 9.5' lanes ,i �qT sae s Parking: Not Allowed Paved Width: 21' from face of curb Right of Way: 27' Sidewalks: One, at least 5' wide, ALEA` '' R.ow vl'E TEE C 6LE =_LEC` abutting curb :CRY IPL Greenspace: None [DEPP veRIE5; Utility Easements: Two, 15' at R.O.W. 8b HILLSIDE LOCAL: Design Service Volume: Desired Operating Speed: Travel Lanes: Parking: Paved Width: Right of Way: Sidewalks: Greenspace: Utility Easements 4000 vpd 20-25 mph Two 9.5' lanes One 7' lane 27' from face of curb 33, One, at least 5' wide, abutting curb None Two, 15' at R.D.W. +5" Lv}iEF CVREI Y +5• • CAS PIF_ f—_A4C � AHE rPARKIVV 'I K 1 ]S R.Yw�--r aPL i6E.CA6LE ELEC, AREA 5i Frv[ CfP+_ oR'rs) CITY C. 5 Re ised Master Street Plan Page 25 of 38 12.2.8 DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN STREETS DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN STREETS are specific to the Downtown Master Plan area. S 9a ST 37 9/9 k �� Design Service Volume: < 300 vpd s Traffic Lanes: Two 9' Lanes Parking: Not Allowed 5'3' Paved Width: 20' from face of 1RT g I Gl�k Lv i. �R curb Right of Way: 37'ikEE- w=u I'— E AkE H[ll Sidewalks: Both sides of �soEwaK 7 5xwAi Ky street, min. 8' wide with grated tree wells ` against curb Greens pace: Both sides of street, tree wells I EI City D ?��N C. 5 Revised Master Slreel Plan Pape 26 at 38 9b 5T 458/10/9 Design Service Volume: c 300 ►+pd Traffic Lanes: One 10' lane, one 9' Lane Parking: fine 8' lane Paved Width: 28' from face of �`� ✓ curb — „• Right of Way: Sidewalks: Both sides of street, min. 8' 6 6 wide with grated z'LI Rn�yf:— LAhC RN[ '� MELLr •KF tree wells against �SDEwµK 9e.5. C S'DEw Lx curb Greenspace: Both sides of street, tree wells yRX 1 C. 5 Revised WSW Street Plan FMO 27 of 36 9c 5T 438/10/8 Design Service Volume: 4,000 vpd Traffic Lanes: One 10' lane Parking: Two 8' lanes �� yY Paved Width: 26' from face of curb ur Right of Way: 43' Sidewalks: Both sides of street, min. 8' All wide with grated tree wells against L � 'PARnW — EIL P_ LANE- curb r�ax . as }.. NLwti. Greenspace: Both sides of ' R;E.. street, tree wells • This street cross section is permitted only for portions of Locust Avenue and Meadow street in the Downtown Master Plan Area. vA: � I I Pity) D n A IAN c.5 Revised Master Street Plan Page 2$ of 39 9d 5T63 11111111!11 Design Service Volume: K17,600 vpd Traffic Lanes: Four 11lanes Bicycle Lanes: None Parking: None Paved Width: 46' from face of curb Right of Way: 63' Sidewalks: Both sides of street, min. 8' wide with grated tree wells against curb Greenspace: Both sides of street, tree wells C. 5 Revised Maslen Sheet Plan P900 29 of 38 12.2.9 TWO-WAY SQUARE The TWO-WAY SQUARE is designed to be utilized in town -square type scenarios, central to development, adjacent to mixed use with high volumes of pedestrian traffic. On street parking and high levels of pedestrian use keep vehicular speeds low. 10 TWO-WAY SQUARE Design Service Volume: G 4,000 vpd Traffic Lanes: Two 12' lanes' Bicycle Lanes: Shared with motorist lane Parking: Two 19' lanes, j:' angled 45', with back in or pull in J Paved Width: 62' from face of curb x,. _ — °s• # Right of Way: 79' Sidewalks: Both sides of ° street, min. 12' wide with grated tree wells against ,� curb Greenspace: Both sides of C' tree wells D n ■ PITY MidLAN r C- 5 Reused Master S1ree1 Plan Page 30 0136 PAVED TRANSPORTATION TRAILS provide safe, alternative means of transportation for a variety of non -motorized uses. The Fayetteville Alternative Transportation and Trails Master Plan identifies trail corridors that connect neighborhoods, busi- nesses, schools and parks. The goal of the Master Plan is to create an interconnected system of trails throughout Fayetteville to provide a network of alternative transportation routes for people of all ages to safely travel around the City. All transportation trails are constructed 12 feet in width in order to accommodate the high volume and variety of users in- cluding walkers, joggers, strollers, bicycles, wheelchairs, and any other non -motorized use. ASPHALT TRAIL is used in areas where the trail is located above of the flood prone areas and away from vehicle traffic. Trail pavement should match the adjacent pavement surface when connecting to existing trail. c CONCRETE TRAIL is used when the trail is located in a flood prone area along a creek. Concrete holds up much better than asphalt when subjected to flood waters. Concrete is also used at road crossings including the ramps and other areas where increased durability is necessary. Trail pavement should match the adjacent pavement surface when connecting to existing trail. Desired Operating Speed: 15 mph Travel Lanes: Two 6' lanes Paved Width: 12' Right of Way: 30' minimum Greenspace: Both sides of trail lb.E yi recw� (T 1 41 kV O :1 :. city PLAN C.5 Revised Master Street Plan Page 31 of 3a3 CITY FLAN 1 �Q�O C. 5 Reused Master Street Plan P8Ae 32 0138 Master Transportation Plan Guiding Policies Circulation: Guiding Policies in order to guide the formulation of a Master Transportation Plan and direct the Planning Commission regarding land use decisions which affect transportation issues, the following policies are suggested: 12.2.10.a Promote the coordinated and efficient use of all available and future transportation modes_ (Goal 4) 12.2.10.b Meet the diverse transportation needs of the people of the City, including rural and urban populations and the unique mobility needs of the elderly and disability communities. 12.2.10.c Ensure the repair and necessary improvements of roads and bridges throughout the City to provide a safe, efficient and adequate transportation network. 12.2.10.d Minimize the harmful effects of transportation on public health and on air and water quality, land and other natural resources. 12.2.10.e Promote reliance on energy -efficient forms of transportation. 12.2.10.f Incorporate a public participation process in which the public has timely notice and opportunity to identify and comment an transportation concerns. 12.2.10.g Monitor and improve transportation facilities to conveniently serve the intra-city and regional travel needs of Fayetteville residents, business and visitors. 12.2.10.h Monitor the incidence of traffic accidents and implement physical and operational measures to improve public safety. 12.2.10.1 Support mass transit which offers convenient and reliable alternatives to the automobile. (Goal 4e) 12.2.10.] Establish facilities which accommodate safe and convenient travel for pedestrians and bicyclists. (Goal 4e) 12.2.10.k Promote mixed -use and traditional neighborhood development to reduce roadway demand and change travel patterns. (Goal 3b, Goat 4) 12.2.10.1 Encourage consideration of the impacts on the transportation network in land use decisions made by the Planning Commission. 12.2. 10.m Periodically update the Master Street Plan in order to evaluate the context sensitivity and the appropriateness of right-of-way dedication requirements. 12.2.10.n Encourage the construction of sheltered bus stops and bicycle parking facilities at transit stops, shopping centers and employment centers. 12.2.10.0 Support multi -modal transportation options such as trails, sidewalks, bike lanes and mass transit. (Goal 4) 12.2.10.p Promote the continued expansion of the City's trail network through proactive planning and the acquisition of trail easements. (Goal 4) 12.2.10.q Promote increased bicycle usage by providing integrated bicycle facilities an new and redesigned roadways, where appropriate. (Goal 4) J ;) /A r City FLAN i ?!30. C. 5 Revised Master Street Plan Page 330136 • TaeeVle H K h PC Meeting of May 2, 2011 THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS 125 W. Mountain St. Fayetteville, AR 72701 PLANNING DIVISION CORRESPONDENCE Telephone: (479) 575-8267 TO: Fayetteville Planning Commission FROM: Jesse Fulcher, Current Planner THRU: Jeremy Pate, Development Services Director DATE: A0119, Updated May 3. 2011 ADM 11-3776: Administrative Item (MASTER STREET PLAN 2030): Submitted by STRATEGIC PLANNING & INTERNAL CONSULTING to amend the Master Street Plan Map. Planner: Jesse Fulcher Background: The current Master Street Plan Map was adopted by Resolution No. 161-07 on September 4, 2007. The 2007 update focused on standardizing the street cross -sections, classifying streets within the Westside annexation area, and increasing the number of collector streets. Updates: An original goal of this update was to identify new streets on the Master Street Plan map based on the policies of the Access Management Ordinance, which sets recommended distances between local, collector and arterial streets. However, the level of detail provided by the Access Management Ordinance couldn't realistically be applied on the scale of the Master Street Plan Map. For that reason staff evaluated locations to add new collector streets, using a quarter mile grid as a guide. This allowed staff to strategically locate numerous new collector streets in areas with the highest development potential, even if that development is not intended to occur in the near future. Fewer streets were added in areas with limited development potential due to restrictive topography. Another goal in the update was to create context sensitive streets. Context -sensitive street design looks at local conditions to determine the most appropriate street design that optimizes mobility and safety for all modes of travel. A one -size -fits -all design approach cannot be applied to every existing street. Accordingly, staff has included street corridor plans as an on -going action step in the City Plan document. Context -sensitive design principals, however, are applied to future collector and principal arterials streets. Two new collector street cross -sections have been added to the document. Each utilizes the current 59' foot right-of-way, but street striping can be used to delineate either on -street parking or bicycle lanes. This allows the street function to change over time depending on the surrounding context and ensures a narrower travel lane and reduced vehicle speeds in areas that attract significant pedestrian traffic. The second change was a further reduction in the right-of-way requirements for the minor and G: IETCIDevelopmenf Services Review12010Wevelopntent Rev iew110-3776 ADM Master Street Plan 2030106 Planning Coin mission104-25- 111 Cowmen is and Red lines C. 5 Revised Master Street Plan Page 34 of 38 principal arterial streets and the addition of a principal arterial cross-section that allows on -street parking in more urban environments. The additional area between the sidewalk and travel lane created by a bike lane or on -street parking provides a significant buffer between vehicles and pedestrians and allows the greenspace width to be decreased. The overall right-of-way for principal arterials has been reduced from 97 feet to 87 feet and from 85 feet to 77 feet for minor arterials. Another important discussion centered on alleys, and how not only the design, but also parking and addressing can inhibit use by solid waste and emergency vehicles. Staff from Strategic Planning, Current Planning, Fire, Solid Waste and Engineering worked together to determine what issues were encountered in the field and how each of these could be addressed. A bullet - point list of requirements is now listed in the alley cross -sections that if provided, will allow solid waste collection in alleys. Language from the International Fire Code has also been included to clarify the use of alleys for one- and two-family developments as well. 12.2.1 Alleys Alleys are used in conjunction with streets to provide rear access to properties, garages and off- street parking. Driveways connected to alleys should have sufficient depth to allow vehicles to park and not encroach into the alley right-of-way. Solid Waste Solid waste pick-up is allowed, subject to the following standards: - "No parking" signs are installed at the entrance(s) and mid -block locations. - Designated locations for carts and recycle bins are kept free of obstructions. - Bulk hauling and brush collection is placed at the public street. - A 20' driveway is provided between the garage/house and alley right-of-way. - On -street parking is provided. - Address numbers are installed on the front and rear of every structure. - Minimum radius requirements are provided. - Dead-end alleys are prohibited. Fire Department Alleys used in conjunction with single- and two-family units are not intended to serve as fire access roads when structures also adjoin a private or public street that provides the required fire access. Fire access roads shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of thee first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. When an alley serves as the sole access, or when more than one access is required due to building height, condition of terrain, climatic conditions, the potential for impairment of a single road by vehicle congestion, or other factors that could limit access, alleys may need to be designed in accordance with the Arkansas Fire Code to support apparatus access, with approval from the fire code official. Other updates to the cross -sections include: • Modifying the Low Impact street section to allow flexibility in swale design. G:1ETClDevelopmen/ Services Reviewl2010lDevelopment Review110-3776ADMMaster Street Pfan 2030106 Planning Commission 104-25- IIIComments and Redlines C. 5 Revised Master Street Plan Page 35 of 38 • Addition of a front-end parking street section (Two-way Square) for urban environments. Recommended Motion: Staff recommends forwarding ADM 11- 3776 (Master Street Plan) to the City Council with a recommendation for approval. Planning Commission Action: 4 Forwarded ❑ Denied ❑ Tabled Motion #1: Winston (motion to downgrade Howard Nickell/Rupple Road to a Collector Street between W. Salem and HWY 112. Second: Earnest Vote: 5-4-0 (Commissioners Cabe, Bunch, Cook and Chesser voting 'No') Motion #2: Winston (motion to forward MSP map) Second: Hoskins Vote: S-1-0 (Commissioner Chesser voting 'No') Meeting Date: Rescheduled to May 2, 2011 Vote: G. IETCIDevelopment Services Reviewl20101Development Review110-3776 ADM Master Street Plan 2030406 Planning Commission 104-25- 114Cornmenis and Redlines C 5 Revised Master Street Plan Page 36 of 38 ADM 11-3774: Administrative Item (CITY PLAN 2030): Submitted by STRATEGIC PLANNING & INTERNAL CONSULTING to amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. ADM 11-3775: Administrative Item (FUTURE LAND USE MAP): Submitted by STRATEGIC PLANNING & INTERNAL CONSULTING to amend the Future Land Use Map. ADM 11-3776: Administrative Item (MASTER STREET PLAN): Submitted by STRATEGIC PLANNING & INTERNAL CONSULTING to amend the Future Land Use Map. Jesse Fulcher, Current Planner, gave the staff report for all three City Plan 2030 items. Public Comment: Michael Mauldin, Salem Hills Estates, requested the commission downsize Howard Nickell road to a two-lane Collector and discussed traffic safety concerns. Gregory Smith, Salem Estates Hills, agreed with the comments of Michael Mauldin and also requested speed tables on Howard Nickell. Richelle Costrell, Salem Estates Hills, this is a big cut -through. She also requested to downgrade Howard Nickell. Cliff (unaudible), Salem Estates Hills, 3634 Howard Nickell road, discussed traffic safety and requested to downgrade Howard Nickell. Katie Jackson, Salem Estates Hills, discussed traffic safety and requested to downgrade Howard Nickell. Flint Harris, Salem Estates Hills, discussed neighborhood integrity and requested to downgrade Howard Nickell. (Unaudible), 3618 Howard Nickell Road, Salem Estates Hills, discussed traffic safety and requested to downgrade Howard Nickell. Roy Slaughter, 3606 Howard Nickell, Salem Estates Hills, discussed traffic safety and requested to downgrade Howard Nickell. Maggie Lee, Salem Estates Hills, discussed traffic safety and requested to downgrade Howard Nickell and asked if this were annexed would sewer be provided. Public comment was closed. Kit Williams, City Attorney, answered the question about sewer service discussing that the City would not automatically provide sewer service. Commissioner Winston discussed the pros and cons of Howard Nickell as a Collector or Principal Arterial. He would like to propose it be downgraded to a Collector. C. 5 Revised Master Street Plan Page 37 of 38 Motion #1: Commissioner Winston made a motion to modify ADM 11-3776 Master Street Plan to downgrade Howard Nickell Road to a Collector only through the Salem Hills Neighborhood and it would remain a Principal Arterial on either side of the neighborhood (starting at West Salem Road and ending at Dean Solomon Road). Commissioner Earnest seconded the motion. Commissioner Cook discussed reasons for disagreement with the motion, discussing a past traffic study, and the fact that eventually capacity will or may dictate that this road be improved to four lanes. He stated that it would be a disaster to go back on the plan at this point that has been in place for a number of years. Commissioner Hoskins discussed that there are better routes for an arterial roadway in this area and conducted detailed evaluations of various routes during a project in this area. Commissioner Chesser discussed that Wedington is a four lane road next to his neighborhood and he doesn't feel that it splits the area. If we downgrade this to a Collector we will have to upgrade another area to an arterial and we will have the same objections to other neighbors. He discussed that it seems more fair to keep the road as it is currently designated as it had this designation before this neighborhood was even built and if the arterial were reclassified in another location it would be affecting people who were not aware of it. Commissioner Hoskins discussed that along Salem the houses are set back as far as 95 feet and discussed details of other alternative arterial routes. Commissioner Chesser discussed that he might be able to support a re-classification of this road if we had another plan in place for the arterial to go somewhere else. Commissioner Bunch discussed that even if we downgrade it now we will be stringing the neighborhood along because this will be re -considered in another five years. She stated that she doesn't think we can give this up now. Commissioner Kennedy discussed that this will be an issue as long as this neighborhood is here. Upon roll call the motion to downgrade Howard Nickell to a Collector through the Salem Hills Estates passed with a vote of 5-4-0 (commissioners Cabe, Bunch, Cook, and Chesser voting `No'). Commissioner Earnest discussed that the proposed street grid in the Planning Area is in conflict with the primary goals in City Plan to encourage infill and discourage sprawl. Motion #2: Commissioner Earnest made a motion to remove all streets on the Master Street Plan in the northeast quadrant of the Planning Area. The motion failed for lack of a second. Motion #3: Commissioner Winston made a motion to forward ADM 11-3776 (Master Street Plan update) to City Council with a recommendation for approval. Commissioner Hoskins seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 8-1-0 (Commissioner Chesser voting 'No'). C. 5 Revised Master Street Plan Planning Commission Page 38 of 38 May 2, 2011 Page 8 of 8 Motion #4: Commissioner Earnest made to amend ADM 11-3774 City Plan 2030 document to move the Benchmark of "Determine the feasibility of a Local Housing Trust Fund and Land Bank" to short term. Commissioner Cook seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 9-0-0. Motion #5: Commissioner Earnest made to amend ADM 11-3774 City Plan 2030 to move the Benchmark of"Continue to develop and implement form -based codes..." to short term. Commissioner Chesser seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 9-0-0. Fulcher requested that the Commission incorporate a revision to the ADM 11-3774 City Plan 2030 document to incorporate language that Chapter 164 Nonconforming Structures of the Unified Development Code be evaluated. Motion #6: Commissioner Chesser made to forward ADM 11-3774 City Plan 2030 document to the City Council with a recommendation of approval with the amendment as requested by staff for evaluation of Chapter 164. Commissioner Earnest seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 9-0-0. Motion #7: Commissioner Winston made to forward ADM 11-3775 Future Land Use Map to the City Council with a recommendation of approval. Commissioner Chesser seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed with a vote of 9-0-0. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 PM. c,l . )M e.DL.utia M. f,c� 12.2.1 ALLEYS Alleys are used in conjunction with streets to provide rear access to properties, garages and off-street parking. Driveways connected to alleys should have sufficient depth to allow vehicles to park and not encroach into the at ley right-of-way. Solid Waste Solid waste pick-up is allowed, subject to the following standards: "No parking" signs are installed at the entrance(s) and mid -block locations. Designated locations for carts and recycle bins are kept free of obstructions. Bulk hauling and brush collection is placed at the public street. Building walls and projections are located at least 10' from the edge of the alley pavement. To prevent encroachment into the right-of-way, additional separation may be required if parking is provided between the building and alley. On -street parking is provided. • Address numbers are installed on the front and rear of every structure. Minimum radius requirements are provided. Dead-end alleys are prohibited. Fire Department Alleys used in conjunction with single- and two-family units are not intended to serve as fire access roads when structures also adjoin a private or public street that provides the required fire access. Fire access roads shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. When an alley serves as the sole access, or when more than one access is required due to building height, condition of terrain, climatic conditions, the potential for impairment of a single road by vehicle congestion, or other factors that could limit access, alleys may need to be designed in accordance with the Arkansas Fire Code to support apparatus access, with approval from the fire code official. PLAN �r PUBLIC VIEWPOINT: Plannin 7 Decision A Good One Page 1 of 1 tv\ tud /t I 1) 4 1il J PUBLIC VIEWPOINT: Planning Decision A Good One Tuesday, June 21, 2011 NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — On May 2, the Fayetteville Planning Commission voted for neighborhood preservation, safety and fidelity to the city's core principles by amending the Master Street Plan for Howard Nickell Road, Our neighborhood, the Estates at Salem Hills, is deeply thankful to the Planning Commission. We have respectfully requested that City Council accept the Planning Commission's recommendation. The previous map proposed to widen the road through the middle of our neighborhood to a four -lane principal artery. This would have destroyed the beautiful and cohesive community we have built. Downgrading the line on the map to a two-lane collector will preserve our community. This is a neighborhood with dozens of children and grandchildren biking and playing in front yards, annual block parties and Fourth of July celebrations - the kind of neighborhood that Fayetteville would want to preserve, in the city and its planning area. The tangible threat to safety isclear by considering the accidents on Crossover, the only other principal arterial parkway on the Master Street Plan. Just last month, the city issued a press release regarding Crossover: "Police announce stepped -up enforcement to reduce injuries and crashes." Anyone visiting us can immediately see that a road like Crossover does not belong in the middle of our neighborhood. The Planning Commission's action corrected a mistake made eight years ago, when this beautiful neighborhood was created with a ticking time bomb embedded in it. This development was approved by the city, facing onto a proposed artery, instead of backing onto it. There are 16 curb cuts from our driveways onto the proposed artery, grossly inconsistent with the city's access management policy - a symptom of the larger mismatch between this neighborhood and the artery. As one of the current planning commissioners pointed out, this neighborhood never would have been approved today, facing onto a principal artery. The city does have a legitimateneed for connectivity, but the strategic plan says this should be accomplished by a grid of smaller roads. As City Plan 2030 states, "Two two-lane roads are better than one four -lane road." We have quite an ample such grid planned for this part of town, as the revised Master Street Plan shows. These current documents reinforce the city's 2003 traffic study, commissioned at a cost of $250,000, which recommended keeping our road at two lanes for its 2023 plan. The Planning Commission's May 2 vote to amend the map was the culmination of four years of efforts by our neighborhood, at dozens of meetings of the City Council, Street Committee and Planning Commission. It was a vote for safety, neighborhood integrity and distributed traffic flow - all core principles of Fayetteville. That is why we have requested the City Council to approve the revised Master Street Plan, as recommended by the Planning Commission. BOB COSTRELL / Fayetteville Opinion, Pages 5 on 06/21/2011 http://www.nwaonline.com/news/2011/jun/2I/planning-decision-good-one-20110621/?print 6/21/2011 Master Street Plan: Howard Nickell Rd. Bob Costrell 3683 Howard Nickell Rd. Fayetteville, AR 72704 Estates at Salem Hills POA City Council Meeting, June 21, 2011 Thank you, Planning Commission ! PC devoted many hours & much effort to this issue. • 7 of 9 members: individual site visits to neighborhood • 3 agenda/wkg meetings discussed HN (1/28, 2/14, 4/21) • 3 meetings discussed Howard Nickell (3/28, 4/11, 5/2) Final vote reflected many concerns ❑owngraded Howard Nickell from 4 lanes to 2 Core Principles for Fayetteville • Neighborhood Preservation • Safety • Distributed Traffic Flow "Two 2 -lane roads are better than one 4 -lane road" Our Neighborhood • 23 families • Active POA • Annual block parties, 4th of July fireworks • Dozens of children & grandchildren • Not designed for artery through the middle Our Neighborhood: Roy's & Susan's House Mike's & Angel's House 4.. i •Yr r� r• �.-_ate �r'•- ... LA -y.l. 7, .�_-�-_ .��,.?; - • . it .. ' .r _ _-..rp!_ ; -_��F - :•,� TL.-I: :--! '•' � ii !• �..- . . y: I f1 Rick's & Ashley's House our House — and the first likely victim What Would Neighborhood Look Like? I . I =L - TE !L LE • = FTH ' I[ E x T[£ ! I r•1tE _ LL L.anE E I-.HL_I_I [: -u ff I I w .3 What Would Neighborhood Look Like? • Only other Principal Arterial Pkwy: Crossover - The analogy with Garland by UA is misleading - Garland ends at Maple - the artery's purpose is to get through neighborhood fast • Imagine Crossover through our neighborhood 0 Crossover: we would have trucks, too Crossover: well, not very busy Safety THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE. ARKANSAS PLcE DEPARTMENT t�/ evIlle 71 P 1479) Sal 355 F 14791 S97.3JS ANx ANSAS NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 11, 2011 Contact: Craig Stout (479) 587-3580 RE: POLICE ANNOUNCE STEPPED UP ENFORCEMENT TO REDUCE INJURIES AND CRASHES The Fayetteville Police Department announced today they would begin directed traffic enforcement in an effort to reduce vehicle accidents on Crossover Road (Hwy 265). Neighborhood Design • Approved in 2003 • Facing onto road -Should back onto road for principal artery • Artery would divide & destroy neighborhood • Planning Comm has corrected this mistake Mismatch Between Neighborhood & Artery inal on sti "+ =�-•g pu anon: 5 curb cuts fir- ;.�: - ' . _ _ �,• +- .r, + , gyp'•; .. . ---------------------- I-.' 'y'._...._ ij! ________ - .c •GD��B� Distributed Traffic Flow "Two 2 -lane roads are better than one 4 -lane road" c. Plan Ft construct multiple corridors instead of single oversized ones n interconnected network of streets offers motorists a variety of options to get from one destination to the next. Generally, more streets per square mile result in a more open network and drivers can avoid the degree of peak hour congestion that oc- curs when a limited number of lar a streets become congested - I io t•: io ne roads are better that one four - lane road. Traffic can be easy dIspersed wIthin a road nets•+ar , rather ran all motorists having to depend an one major thoroughfare. f��rr�cr • ll' •r r.:f 1910 Sanborn Map, Downtown Fayetteville CITY OF FAYErIEVILLE, ARKANSAS Master Street Plan ; Pt., S. S H f 10 Fay's 2003 Traffic Study called for 2 lanes for 2023 Cn of FlrnrrFAr4rEaos Trrrafr aNlf IrmrsporrarMa Srrrdr £rcrrnn Su.r,rrv,l. 2 Ls Sbod — Ra.dwaae�e. s.�, 3 Li1lP _ sroo Wr�r lu 3 Liras I 2 [.arrex n Ftndpal . ". ag..,� Wlde[[b l Lies pke ti. Ad. 2^ tR L we/ Ikdm &TI _ •._.ie ivn 4-.�». i PkTla� _ �i I I yTp se - .. rrignriym Lames —..... Ad 6.i EH Rqm T., Lanai — -I:: ti • _ 5�LNa llyrr�mLafw -.. .. � • - - Tum iarrs I FtGL'RE ES•.L].aag Rurgr ('45: ) Traffic trr o-mmurats =8VCHAB• WILLIS d RATLIFF ES.7 Planning Commission Map Has Rich Grid _....... 'N :V11f1 k .-.-r..r. rar.. ~•�,t - �Y f��111 „• _____ _ • A_1��.: } �� - ,�_a �-'ice_., .., ....y � S v. _NL TRL.ICS,�k '12, c wilq 8021 Lr . --• I 1 e 1 . _ 139i ;::.� ,....,_ , - ..... - .-•--..,r' _ rte- Thank you, City Council For the time and effort you have spent on this issue, listening, speaking, and working with us, not only in recent weeks, but over the 4 years we have been coming to you. L'..G./ L� `�l.Cf L.L.1[i LL•�i �'Lc, Master Street Plan: Howard Nickell Rd. 7/5/11 Presentation Bob Costrell 3683 Howard Nickell Rd. Fayetteville, AR 72704 Estates at Salem Hills Core Issues • Neighborhood Preservation • Safety • Distributed Traffic Flow "Two 2 -lane roads are better than one 4 -lane road" Fayetteville Council of Neighborhoods (FCON) • May 26: heard presentations by city staff & our POA on this issue. June 30: voted to recommend revised MSP, as recommended by the Planning Commission Reason: Neighborhood Preservation 2a City Staff's Presentation, 6/21/11 City staff response to "neighborhood" & "safety" is: "Context Sensitive Design" - Purports to address "aesthetics" & safety - Examples: Little Rock, Sacramento, Portland "Context -Sensitive Design" The facts will show: • The "boulevards" presented look nothing at all like the City's X -section City staff's claim for safety is unsupported: • Median does nothing for safety — may hurt it o Planning Commissioner: danger of U-turns into speeding traffic "Context Sensitive Design" • 87' Cross -Section • 10' Median Strip • 54' Pavement Note: 28F.G. seems mistaken. Should be 27'. Examples Given • Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock • T Street, Sacramento • unnamed street, Portland City Presentation: Little Rock City Council Meeting Measuring Cross -Section Google map provides direct overhead, with scale, so accurate measurements can be made, with ruler. Scale does not reproduce on printout, unfortunately. However, scale was accurately measured on -screen. Thus, measurements shown below are accurate. Viewer can roughly verify using road lane widths. v Cross -Section: Pleasant Valley v. Fayetteville Cross-section (sidewalk--to-sidewalk): 150' vs. 87' Cross-section is not "about the same." Does not fit in Fay ROW. Curb -to -curb: 87' vs. 64' Does not fit in Fay plan Median strip: 39'vs.10' Pleasant Valley is much greener City Presentation: Sacramento City Council Meeting Google Earth. The spot depicted is: T Street at 44th Street Street Type T street is a city street with 2 parks in the middle. Spot depicted is entering Sunset Park from the east. _ �'rR' - �• a a _ {' ` . "'� �r �ji� ��:� _ _ _-_ _�� r�� � ,- 1, :- • r:;::.� � :,.R _r . 'r' w _ _ .•1•F?w,� tip•.",�' .. -: r - •}: - .,r '�ri: ,- ,.�~' .i',.'" r r�4 r,'i�'� _ ,� lay~ • :f _ • � �` x •'V Cross -Section There is no similarity between Fay's cross-section for a principal artery and that of a city road with a park in the middle. 1 A. City Presentation: Portland City Counci[ Meeting Cross -Section Street was not identified, so unable to google cross-section. However, the median appears wider than 10' and the pavement appears narrower than 27'. X -Section with 10' Median on Rupple Rd • City has laid out part of Rupple with similar X -sec • Section below the dead end, by clabber Creek • Prototype for our neighborhood • But houses back onto it • Road through HN will run at considers higher speed than it does on dead end portion of Rupple Cross -Section: Rupple Road at Clabber Creek Note: all houses back onto the road Looks nothing like the examples presented. Cross -Section: Rupple Road at Clabber Creek HN proposal has even more pavement: 64' vs. 58' curb -to -curb Cross -Section: Rupple Road at Clabber Creek f� Note: dead-end at top. "Boulevard": window dressing for high speed road to -be 23 What Would Median Strip do for Safety? • Imagine Crossover through our neighborhood • Now imagine Crossover with a 10' median strip • Why would this be safer? - -= - -' •[ ::�: ,� t - fir•.., . - - - .::�' y �.�rL �r I. .. .: If_� - •:,i 1. r�M•wYff[..•r :-: t.-' _'Z"i •�• •� .... ... .:�-.: Y.1— - -... _1. 7. .�.�FI�T�s35:�1i��^"..1�•'4�.v ex •�'.. Sr.::= Cross -Section: Crossover near Deerpath 58' t icy Middle lane is 11'. Median of 10' would fit. Cross -Section: Crossover with 10' Median ur'p 1 13; y HN proposal has even more pavement: 64' vs. 58' curb -to -curb Would median strip make Crossover safe? ev! lle NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 11, 2011 THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS POLICE DEPARTMENT 100•A W4* Rod[ S tire[ F lttlWOl, AR 72701 P 4479) 547-3555 F (479! 1E7.3521 Contact; Craig Stout (479) 587-3580 RE: POLICE ANNOUNCE STEPPED UP ENFORCEMENT TO REDUCE INJURIES AND CRASHES The Fayetteville Police Department announced today they would begin directed traffic enforcement in an effort to reduce vehicle accidents on Crossover Road (Hi%y 265). Summary: Neighborhoods & Safety • "Context -sensitive design" is a fig leaf to pretend this will not hurt our neighborhood. • This would be destructive of our neighborhood • The old map puts Crossover with 10' median (+ 6' more pavement) through our neighborhood • This would impair safety in our neighborhood City Staff's Presentation, 6/21/11 • $ Millions spent or committed on corridor - Projects cited: van Asch & Rupple South to MLK • Argument seems to be that these expenditures are predicated on 4 -lane artery through our neighborhood, i.e. money was wasted otherwise 30 Response to Staff on Expenditures Value of projects not contingent on 4 -lane thru HN - City's stated view of prospects for 4 -lane through HN: "distant future, if ever" "no plans to seek funding" "no plans to annex" o Not credible to claim millions spent on such speculative basis Van Asch to 112: a good thing on its own merits • Rupple north from MLK: feeds multiple routes east o Including multiple routes in northwest, shown on MSP • Map for "Transportation Improvement Program" on city website does not even show our neighborhood 31 "What if two 2 -lanes is not enough?" • Question presumes grid will be tried first • Planning for a 4 -lane through HN will discourage development of proposed 2 -lanes o Yellow dotted lines will be less likely to become solid • Proposed MSP has more than two 2 -lanes. It also has 4 -lane on Deane Solomon • Planning for "what if" can become Planning "what is to be" Kp4 Thank you, City Council For the time and effort you have spent on this issue, listening, speaking, and working with us, not only in recent weeks, but over the 4 years we have been coming to you. Please keep the new map, as recommended by the Planning Commission and the Fayetteville Council of Neighborhoods 34 Page 1 of I City Clerk - Adoption of Master Street Plan as forwarded by the Planning Commission - - �-�-g uT .:_.. z= ..- .. - 1, From: Susan Slaughter <slaughtersusanl@gmail,com> To: <city_clerk@ci.fayetteville.ar.us> Date: 8/11/2011 8:50 AM Subject: Adoption of Master Street Plan as forwarded by the Planning Commission CC: Roy Slaughter <roy.slaughter@tyson,com> Ms. Smith, Would you please distribute this email to the City Council Members? Thank you. We are writing to urge you to adopt the Master Street Plan as forwarded by the Planning Commission as it pertains to the Howard Nickell Road segment. We hope that you will support the City Plan 2030 principle that "Two 2 -lane roads are better than one 4 -lane" and approve the planning commission's recommendation to remove the 4 -lane artery from Howard Nickell. This recommendation was also supported by the Council of Neighborhoods. We are very concerned that a 4 -lane road will be detrimental to our neighborhood not only from a safety standpoint, but also it will also destroy the sense of community that we presently enjoy. Thank you so much for your consideration in this important issue. We hope that you will vote to adopt the recommendations of the Planning Commission and remove the 4 -lane artery from Howard Nickell. Roy & Susan Slaughter 3606 Howard Nickell Rd. 479-575-9618 file :1/C :\Documents and Settings\lbranson\Loeal Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise14E4397E9FA... 8/11/2011 Page 1 of 1 City Clerk - Master Street Plan Comments for City Council From: "Barron, J.D." <JD.Barron@tyson.com> To: "city _clerk@ci.fayetteville,ar,us" <city_clerk@ci.fayetteville.ar.us> Date: 8/12/20112:05 PM Subject: Master Street Plan Comments for City Council CC: Heather Barron <hbarron@yahoo.com> Dear Ms. Smith, please forward the following comments to the City Council Members in advance of their August 16 Council meeting. Thanks very much. Dear Council Members, my name is J.D. Barron, and my wife Heather and I are residents of the Estates at Salem Hills just off of Howard Nickell Road. We stand in support of the revised Master Street Plan as approved by the Planning Commission. This revision contained the removal of the 4 -lane artery on Howard Nickell that runs through our neighborhood. Heather and I have three children below the age of 10. It is a great comfort for us to know that we live in a neighborhood that is safe for our kids to play in. Today, we feel comfortable in letting them ride their bikes within the confines of our subdivision. Our neighborhood has proven to be more than just a collection of homes. Community oriented "block gatherings" are a regular occurrence down our street. We would hate to lose those things, and are convinced that a 4 -lane road would do just that. We are asking for your vote to adopt the recommendations of the Planning Commission, and stand in support of the City Plan 2030 principal of "Two 2 -lane roads are better than one 4 -lane". Thanks very much for the opportunity to voice our position. J.D. & Heather Barron 3739 W. Cedar Ridge Ln. Fayetteville, AR 72704 This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the addressee. 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We are writing to ask that you adopt the Master Street Plan as forwarded by the Planning Commission as it pertains to the Howard Nickell segment. I do hope you will take into account that are neighborhood faces the street and a four lane road through it would go against everything the city of Fayetteville preaches about supporting neighborhoods and using two 2 -lane roads instead of one four lane road. Flint and Rebekah Harris 3597 W. Howard Nickell Rd. 479-287-6170 file://C:1Documents and Settings\lbranson\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4E4A2B73FA... 8/16/2011 (811712011) Lisa Branson - Fwd: Master Street Plan Seite 1 From: City Clerk To: Aldermen Date: 8/16/2011 6:44 PM Subject: Fwd: Master Street Plan >>> Edward Jackson <wwscribner ahoo.com> 8/14/2011 1:10 PM >>> Ms. Smith, Would you please distribute this email to the City Council Members? Thank you. We are writing to urge you to adopt the Master Street Plan as forwarded by the Planning Commission as it pertains to the Howard Nickell Road segment. We hope that you will support the City Plan 2030 principle that 'Two 2 -lane roads are better than one 4 -lane" and approve the planning commission's recommendation to remove the 4 -lane artery from Howard Nickell. We are parents of children that attend Fayetteville Public Schools, participate in Fayetteville Parks and Recreation teams, and are active in church, music lessons, gymnastics, and karate, ALL of which are located in Fayetteville. A grid of two lane roads is the best way to reach ALL of these destinations, rather than one 4 lane road. A four lane road will only bring high speed traffic through our neighborhood. Thank you far your time and consideration. 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