HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutesApril 13, 2006
ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: MSP06-01
some changes to the model assumption and a second run of the model to report what
changes might result. These changes were to reduce the model assumed number of
lanes on Chenal where the applicant had no control and to reduce the size (turning
lanes) at some intersections (again because the applicant had no control). The results
could move some traffic, which could result in more congestion at other intersections.
Staff and the applicant will have to comment on these results at the hearing.
Based on an initial review of the number of lanes recommended and the turning
movements, Staff believes the new alignments should result in an Arterial network
which is as good as the one currently in the Master Street Plan. However the
intersection designs, as noted previously, will be critical. Functionally Arkansas
Systems Drive should be an Arterial with this layout of streets as well. If this
amendment package is approved, the City will need to initiate an amendment for
Arkansas Systems Drive. The model does not justify a classification upgrade of the
Kirk Road extension. While the volume may justify more than four lanes, the
movements do not indicate that Kirk south of Chenal would function as an Arterial.
CITY RECOGNIZED NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION PLAN:
The application area is within the Rock Creek Neighborhoods Plan area. The
Neighborhood Plan calls for the protection and preservation of greenbelts with strict
enforcement of the excavation and landscape ordinances. It also calls for the
interconnection of the area with sidewalks and other non -motorized vehicle paths. The
Plan calls for the completion of Champlin Drive and Villages of Wellington Road to
Kanis Road, and construct the intersection of Chenal Parkway and Champlin Drive;
fund with a bond issue (build prior to development). The Plan asks that amendments to
the Land Use Plan be rare and only with the input of the neighborhood.
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Notices were sent to the following neighborhood associations: St Charles Community
Association and Parkway Place Property Owners Association. Staff has received five
requests for information from area residents.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recommendation will be given at the hearing.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 13, 2006)
The applicant amended the request to remove the requested upgrade of Kirk Road
extension south of Chenal Parkway. Staff noted that in the coming months Arkansas
System Drive would need to be re-examined to determine if it too should be classified
as an Arterial. The item was placed on consent agenda for approval as modified. By a
vote of 8 for, 0 against the consent agenda was approved.
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