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Home My WebLink Aboutboard of directors itemsOFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER LITTLE ROCKS ARKANSAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATION MAY 3, 2011 AGENDA a1� Sup ject Master Street Plan Amendment to add East 9th Street extension as a Minor Arterial Submitted By: Planning and Development SYNOPSIS FISCAL IMPACT RECOMMENDATION CITIZEN PARTICIPATION I BACKGROUND Action Required Ordinance Resolution Approval Information Report Approved By Bruce Moore ty The proposed East 9' Street extension 1 for the current terminus of East 9`h Street at Bond Avenue proceeding east and north to approximate the current Calhoun/East 6th Street intersection shall be classified as Minor Arterial. None Staff recommends approval. The Little rock Planning Commission at their April 7, 2011 hearing voted to recommend approval by a vote of 10 for 1 absent. , 0 against and The East Little Rock Neighborhood Association was notified of the change. The Little Rock Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 7, 2011, The City of Little Rock has obtained funds to extend East 9th Street from Bond Avenue north and east connecting to a Portion of East 6th Street. The right-of-way for the new roadway and design of the new section of East 9`h Street shall be a four -lane roadway built to Arterial standards. It will connect to the existing East 9th Street, which is a four-way roadway with direct access to Interstate 30. To the east, the new alignment will connect with an existing four -lane roadway around the north end for the airport's ;eneral aviation runway and on the east and south to the tirport freight handling area and, airport terminal. BACKGROUND CONTINUED The definition of a Minor Arterial is a roadway that provides connections to and through the urbanized area, generally high volume with four lanes. The new alignment will do all this: provide the connection, airport to downtown and interstate system; be four -lanes; and due to the industrial and freight uses have higher truck traffic and commuting worker traffic. Once completed, the new alignment with the existing alignment of East 9`" Street and East 6"' Street will be the only four -lane continuous street east of Interstate 30 between the Arkansas River and Interstate 440. 2 FILE NO.: MSP11-01 Name: Master Street Plan Amendment 91h Street Extension as a Minor Arterial Location: Bond Avenue east and north to 6th Street at Calhoun Street Request: Addition the 9th Street Extension as a Minor Arterial Source: City Staff PROPOSAL / REQUEST: The request is to add the East 9th Street Extension as a Minor Arterial to the Master Street Plan from Bond Avenue east and north to Calhoun Street. CURRENT MASTER STREET PLAN - There is no road in this location, East 9th Street ends at Bond. East 9th Street is to be constructed east from Bond Avenue to the east and north connecting with 6th Street near Calhoun Street. FUTURE LAND USE PLAN: Currently the Land Use Plan shows the area for Industrial or Residential Low Density with a change to Industrial a block at a time. So generally speaking, south of the alignment is and will be Industrial, while north of the alignment the Plan shows Residential Mid -Density and Park/Open Space. HISTORIC DISTRICTS: There are no historic districts that would be affected by this amendment. ANALYSIS: The City of Little Rock has obtained funds to extend East 9th Street from Bond Avenue north and east connecting to a portion of East 6th Street the Airport constructed as a four -lane roadway around the newly extended general aviation runway. The City of Little Rock proposed this road connection as an economic development tool to assist the development of lands north of the Little Rock Regional Airport. The airport has acquired most of the land north of the physical plant of the airport for the future development and expansion of airport related industries. FILE NO.: MSP11-01 (Cont.) The right-of-way for the new roadway has been obtained by the City of Little Rock. And a design for the roadway has been developed. The new section of East 9th Street shall be a four -lane roadway built to Arterial standards. It will connect to the existing East 9th street, which is a four-way roadway with direct access to Interstate 30. To the east, the new alignment will connect with an existing four -lane roadway around the north end for the airport's general aviation runway and on the east and south to the airport freight handling area and airport terminal. Currently the Master Street Plan shows a Minor Arterial coming east out of downtown along 3`d Street then around Heifer International (World Avenue) and on to East 6th Street near Bond Avenue. The Minor Arterial designation continues east along East 6th Street around the general aviation runway and on to the east and south passed the freight handling area and to the terminal building. Once the East 9th Street connection is made, the through movement will no longer be along East 6th Street World Avenue -3rd Street, but from East 6th Street via the new alignment along East 9th Street to the Interstate freeway and downtown. The definition of a Minor Arterial is a roadway that provides connections to and through the urbanized area, general high volume with four lanes. The new alignment will do all this: provide the connection, airport to downtown and interstate system; be four -lanes; and due to the industrial and freight uses have higher truck traffic and commuting worker traffic. Once completed the new alignment with the existing alignment of East 9th Street and East 6th Street will be the only four -lane continuous street east of Interstate 30 between the Arkansas River and Interstate 440. Roosevelt Road just north of Interstate 440 is designated an Arterial and is generally two lanes with large shoulders. These two roads will provide the east -west movement for that portion of Little Rock east of Interstate 30. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: Notices were sent to the East Little Rock Neighborhood Association. No comments were received as of the writing of this report. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 7, 2011) The item was places on the consent agenda for approval. By a vote of 10 for and 0 against the consent agenda was approved. 2 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MASTER STREET PLAN (19,152) ADDING A MINOR ARTERIAL, EAST 9T11 STREET EXTENSION, FROM BOND AVENUE EAST AND NORTH TO CALHOUN AND 6TH STREET (MSP 11-01); AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, as the Little Rock Planning Commission believes it appropriate to amend the plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS. SECTION 1. To add the East 9th Street extension to the Master Street Plan as a Minor Arterial from Bond Avenue east and north to Calhoun and 6th Streets. SECTION 2. The Master Street Plan Map is hereby changed to reflect the Minor Arterial as shown on the attached graphic. SECTION 3. That the ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval. PASSED: ATTEST: APPROVED: City of Little Rock Clerk Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney t ill• �--�.-'' �r_r_i4 ��PON -twaaM smi s a M�°,mr L