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Resolution: 49-16
File Number: 2016-0065
AMEND THE MASTER STREET PLAN:
A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE MASTER STREET PLAN BY RECLASSIFYING NORTH
COLLEGE AVENUE BETWEEN MAPLE STREET AND NORTH STREET FROM FIVE LANE
PRINCIPAL ARTERIAL WITH AN 87 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY TO A FOUR LANE THOROUGHFARE
WITH A 63 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY
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 amends the Master Street Plan
by reclassiffing North College Avenue between Maple Street and North Street from Principal Arterial, with
five travel lanes and minimum 5 foot sidewalks in an 87 foot right of way, to an 5T-63 classification, with
four travel lanes and minimum 8 foot sidewalks in a 63 foot right of way.
PASSED and APPROVED on 211612016
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File Number: 2016-0065
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Fayetteville, AR 72701
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Agenda Date:211612016 Version: I
ln Control: City Council Meeting
Agenda Number; D.3
AMEND THE MASTER STREET PLAII:
A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE MASTER STREET
COLLEGE AVENUE BETWEEN MAPLE STREET AND
PRINCIPAL ARTERIAL WITH AN 87 FOOT RIGHT
THOROUGHFARE WITH A 63 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY
Status: Passed
File Type: Resolution
PLAN BY RECLASSIFYING NORTH
NORTH STREET FROM FIVE LANE
OF WAY TO A FOUR LANE
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 amends the Master Street
Plan by reclassifuing North College Avenue between Maple Street and North Street from Principal
Arterial, with five travel lanes and minimum 5 foot sidewalks in an 87 foot right of way, to an 5T-63
classification, with four travel lanes and minimum 8 foot sidewalks in a63 foot right of way.
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EXHIBIT'A'
l5-5283
COLLEGE AVE. MSP AMENDMENT
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City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
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City Council Meeting Date - Agenda ltem Only
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City Planning /
Jeremy Pate LI Lst .vLv Development Services Department
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Action Recommendation :
ADM15-52gg.Rom¡nmEGEAVENUEBFrWEENMAPLEST.&NoRTHST./MSP
AMENDMENT, 446): Submitted by PLANNINc STAFF for NORTH COLLEGE AVENUE BETWEEN MAPLE ST. & NORTH
ST. The request is to amend the Master Street Plan and re-classify this section of N. College Avenue to an "ST 63"
street classification.
Budget lmpact:
Account Number Fund
Project Number
Budgeted ltem? NA
Does item have a cost? No
Budget Adjustment Attached? NA
Project Title
Current Budget S
Funds obligated $
Current Balance
Item Cost
Budget Adjustment
Remaining Budget
$
v20140710
Previous Ordinance or Resolution #
Original Contract Number:
Comments:
Approval Date:
CITY OFffi
MEETING OF FEBRUARY I6,2OI6
CITY COUNCIL AGTNÐA MEMO
TO:
THRU:
FROM:
DATE:
Mayor and City Council
Andrew Garner, City Planning Director
Jesse Fulcher, Senior Planner
January 29,2016
SUBJECT: ADM 15-5283: Administrative ltem (NORTH COLLEGE AVENUE BETWEEN
MAPLE ST. & NORTH ST./MSP AMENDMENT, 446): Submitted by PLANNING STAFF for
NORTH COLLEGE AVENUE BETWEEN MAPLE ST. & NORTH ST. The request is to amend the
Master Street Plan and re-classify this section of N. College Avenue to an "ST 63' street
classification.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval of an ordinance to amend the Master Street
Plan and reclassify N. College Avenue to a 5T-63 cross sectíon between Maple Street and North
Street, as shown on Exhibit "4" attached hereto, subject to the following recommendations by the
Planning Commission:
1. Re-classify this section of N. College Avenue to an "ST-63" street classification.
2. Before beginning construction on the sidewalks along the west side of the road, the
City should engage íts chosen transportation planning consultant (Nelson Nygaard) in a
detaíled study of HWY 71 in and around downtown Fayetteville, This study should
assess the efficacy of a road diet, lane width reductions, and other measures that are
consistent with a contextually based "complete streets" approach.
3. ln recognition of the important role that streets play in land-use, the City should consider
not just the engineering implications, but more importantly the potential impact any
transportation infrastructure might have on Goals 1-6 in City Plan 2030.
BAGKGROUND:
The subject section of N. College Avenue is located between Maple Street and Nofih Street. The
City of Fayetteville is currently designing improvements for the east side of this section, similar to
the improvements that were made between Maple Street and Rock Street in 2009. The project
will include new 10-foot sidewalks, street lights, and tree wells. Additionally, existing driveways
will be reconstructed, and at times, combined to better facilitate traffic movements. A new
pedestrian crossing at Trenton Street and Rebecca Street is also under evaluation. Construction
will be performed by City crews with funding from the Transportation Bond Fund.
Mailíng Address:
113 W. Mountain Street
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wwwf ayetteville-ar.gov
DISCUSSION:
City staff is recommending that the Planning Commission and City Council vote to reclassify N.
Coítege Avenue between-Maple Street and Norlh Street from a PrincipalArterial Street to a ST-
63 street cross section. This is more consistent with the anticipated full-build out of the street in
the near future with four lanes and a 1O-foot urban sidewalk, compared to the existing
àesignation that has a five-lane arterial, greenspace and a 5-foot sidewalk'
For many decades all of N. College Avenue has been classified as a Principal Arterial Street as
it is a státe hig¡way that connecté directly through the center of the City. The only exception is-
the section betweeÁ Rock and Maple thaiwas dássified as an 3T-63 Street with the adoption of
the Downtown Master plan in 2006. The 3T-63 street section is consistent with the 60-feet of
right-of-way that was platted between Rock and North Streets and the urban development pattern
that still exists in downtown Fayetteville'
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
None
Attachments:. Exhibit "A"
o Planning Commission Staff Report
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CITY OF
TO:
THRU:
FROM:
MEETING DATE:
SUBJECT:
PLANNING COMMISSION MTMO
Fayetteville Planning Commission
Andrew Garner, City Planning Director
Jesse Fulcher, Senior Planner
January 25,2016
ADM {5-5283: Administrative ltem (NoRTH COLLEGE AVENUE
BETWEEN MAPLE ST. & NORTH ST./MSP AMENDMENT' 446):
submitted by PLANNING STAFF for NoRTH COLLEGE AVENUE
BETWEEN MAPLE ST. & NORTH ST. The request is to amend the Master
Street Plan and re-classify this section of N. College Avenue to an "ST 63"
street classif ication.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends fonruarding ADM l5-5283 to the City Council with a recommendation for
approval.
BACKGROUND:
This item was tabled at the January 11,2016 Planning Commission meeting'
The subject section of N. College Avenue is located between Maple Street and North Street. The
City of Fãyetteville is currently designing improvements for the east side of this section, similar to
tfre improúements that were made between Maple Street and Rock Street in 2009. The project
will include new 10-foot sidewalks, street lights, and tree wells. Additionally, existing driveways
will be reconstructed, and at times, combined to better facilitate traffic movements. A new
pedestrian crossing at Trenton Street and Rebecca Street is also under evaluation. Construction
w¡lt n" performed by City crews with funding from the Transportation Bond Fund.
DISCUSSION:
City staff is recommending that the Planning Commission and City Council vote to reclassify N.
Coitege Avenue between Maple Street and North Street from a Principal Arterial Street to a ST-
63 street cross section. This is more consistent with the anticipated full-build out of the street in
the nearfuture with four lanes and a 1O-foot urban sidewalk, compared to the existing
designation that has a five-lane arterial, greenspace and a S-foot sidewalk.
For many decades all of N. College Avenue has been classified as a PrincipalAderial Street as
it is a staie highway that connects directly through the center of the City. The only exception is
the section between Rock and Maple that was classified as an 5T-63 Street with the adoption of
the Downtown Master Plan in 2006. The 5T-63 street section is consistent with the 60-feet of
right-of-way that was platted between Rock and North Streets and the urban development
pattern that still exists in downtown Fayetteville-
Mailing Address:
1l-3 W Mountain Slreet
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends forurarding ADM l5-5283 to the City Council.
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P LANNI NG,,cOM MlÞS'lON: ACTION: . Required
Date: Januarv,25¡201,6 t] Tabled' ' ,/ Forwarded f,l'Denied
,, , Second; Chesser Vote:8-1-0
The Planning Commission recommends the following:
1. Re-classify this section of N. College Avenue to an "5T-63" street classification.
2. Before beginning construction on the sidewalks along the west side of the road, the
City should engage its chosen transportation planning consultant (Nelson Nygaard) in a
detailed study of H\Â/Y 71 in and around downtown Fayetteville. This study should
assess the efficacy of a road diet, lane width reductions, and other measures that are
consistent with a contextually based "complete streets" approach.
3. ln recognition of the important role that streets play jn land-use, the City should
consider not just the engineering implications, but more importantly the potential impact
any transportation infrastructure might have on Goals 1-6 in City Plan 2030.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPAGT:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
o Street lmprovement Plans. 5T-63 and Principal Arterial Street Sections. Close Up Map
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CITY OF
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COLLEGE AVENUE SIDEWALK PROJECT - MAPLE TO NORTH
FACT SHEET
This project will include the construction of sidewalks along College Avenue from Maple
Street to ruortn Street. The concept for this project includes the following:
1. 10' wide concrete sidewalks located directly behind the curb line along both sides
of the highway.
Installation of decorative street lights.
lnstallation of trees located in grated tree wells.
Modification of the traffic signals at Maple and North to accommodate 4- way
pedestrian crossings.
ileduction in the number and width of driveway curb'cuts (where possible).
Removal of overhead electric lines (where feasible).
Evaluation of a pedestrian crossing in the vicinity of Trenton and Rebecca. A
crossing must be permitted by the Arkansas Highway and Transportation
Department.
Sidewalks will be constructed in phases, with the east side planned for 2016, and the
west in 2017. Sidewalks north of North Street are planned for future years.
Construction will be by Cíty crews with funding from the Transportation Bond Fund.
Road Diet:
City staff has conducted a preliminary review and analysis of the feasibility of a "road
diei" (reducing the cross section from 4 lanes to 3) on the segment of College Avenue
between Maple and North. This review quickly determined that a road diet is not
feasible due to the traffic count (27,000 vehícles per day) on this segment. The Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA) recommends the maximum threshold of 20,000 vpd.
fnê f Hi¡rn document "Road Diet lnformational Guide" provides information about local
various localjurisdictions who have considered road diets on their streets; the maximum
traffic count for any of those jurisdictions was 25,000 vpd'
ln order for the City to implement a road diet on Highway 718, the Arkansas Highway
and Transportation Department (AHTD) would have to give its approval.. With the
above information in mind, it is very unlikely that any such approvalwould be given'
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Mailing Address:
113 W Mountain Street
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Pedestrian Considerations:
The lack of safe pedestrían crossings between Maple and North is an issue that will be
addressed by the project, to the extent that the AHTD will permit. A pedestrian crossing,
or potentially a full signal in the vicinity of Rebecca Street is under consideration, and is
being discussed with the AHTD.
CITY OF
GOMMENT FORM
GOLLEGE AVENUE SIDEWALK PROJECT - MAPLE TO NORTH
PUBLIC INPUT MEETING AUGUST 11,2015
Please answer the following questions and provide comments regarding the sidewalk
improvements proposed alóng College Avenue. Please provide your Name, Address,
an'd emaíl address along with your comments so that we may contact you for
clarification, if needed. You can leave your comments with City Staff or email them to
e nq i neerinq @faveüevil le-a r. qov.
Name:
Address:
EmailAddress:
j. Are you ín favor of the installation of a pedestrian crossing of College Avenue in
the vicinity of Trenton and Rebecca? What woÛld you use this crossing to
access?
2. Do you use sidewalks in/near the projecl area? lf so, when using the sidewalks,
what are some of your usual destinations? What destinations would you like to
be able to access?
C]TY OFffik
COMMENT FORM
COLLEGE AVENUE SIDEWALK PROJECT - MAPLE TO NORTH
PUBLIC INPUT MEETING AUGUST 1 1, 2015
3. What other things would you like for the City to consider with the design of thís
project?
4. Please provide additíonal comments regarding this project below; including
comments related to construction phasing.
12.2.6 PRINCIPAL ARTERIAL STREETS
PRINCIPALARTERIAL STREETS carry high volumes of through traffic. They are designed as boutevards for beauty and
safety. They have a high [eve[ of access management and access shoutd be primarity by way of cross-streets rather
than individual curb cuts.
6 PRINCIPALARTERIAL BOULEVARD
(wrTH BrcYcLE LANES):
Design Service Volume: . 17,ó00 vpd
Desired Operating Speed: 30-40 mph
Travel Lanes: Four 1 1' lanes
Bicycte Lanes: 5'wide, both
sides of street
next to curb
Median: '10', 12' turn
lane at
intersections
Parking:
Paved Width:
EXHIBÏT B
Right of Way:
5idewatks:
None
27'from face
of curb
64'entire
width including
median
87',
Both sides of
street, min.
5'wide, located
in R.O.W. at
R.O.W. tine
Both sides of
street,
min. 6'wide
Greenspace:
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Desìgn Service Votume:
Traffic Lanes:
Bicycte Lanes:
Parking:
Paved Width:
Right of Way:
Sidewalks:
<17,600 vpd
Four 11'tanes
None
None
46'from face
of curb
ó3'
Both sides of
street, min. 8'
wide with grated
tree wetts against
curb
Both sides of
street,
tree wetts
Greenspace:
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SIDEWALK
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