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LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMUNICATION
MARCH 4, 2014 AGENDA
Subject I Action Required I Approved By
MSP14-01, Adding Ordinance
Typical Roundabout Resolution
Design Approval
Information Report
Submitted By:
Planning and Development Bruce Moore
SYNOPSIS
A Master Street Plan Amendment adding a `typical design
standard to the Master Street Plan text for a 'Roundabout'.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval. The Little Rock Planning
Commission voted to recommend the change on
January 30, 2014.
CITIZEN
Notices were sent to the `City Contact' list of engineers,
PARTICIPATION
developers and neighborhood organizations. A public
hearing was held before the Little Rock Planning
Commission January 30, 12014.
BACKGROUND
Over the last decade `traffic circles' or `roundabouts' have
been used in various parts of Little Rock for intersection
design. The Master Street Plan does include a `typical'
design for Arterial intersections. This design has left and
right turn lanes for turning movements. It does not include
a design for a roundabout. To clarify that such an
intersection is appropriate in Little Rock, staff would like
to add a `typical' roundabout design to the Master Street
Plan.
This is intended to be permissive in nature and would still
require that the actual design be reviewed with engineers in
the City Public Works Department.
FILE NO.: MSP14-01
Name: Master Street Plan Amendment — Adding Roundabouts
Location: Jurisdiction wide
Request: Add typical roundabout design as option to the Master Street Plan
Source: Staff
PROPOSAL / REQUEST:
To amend the Master Street Plan text to show a 'typical' roundabout design as an
option for road intersections within the Little Rock Master Street Plan area.
ANALYSIS,
Over the last decade 'traffic circles' or 'roundabouts' have been used in various parts of
Little Rock for intersection design. These roundabouts were first placed on existing
streets at intersections by the City. Later a few developers placed roundabouts at
intersections of Local and Collector streets. In addition a two lane roundabout was
constructed at an Arterial intersection.
The Master Street Plan does include a 'typical' design for Arterial intersections. This
design has left and right turn lanes for turning movements. It does not include a design
for a roundabout at intersections. To clarify that such an intersection is appropriate in
Little Rock, staff would like to add a 'typical' roundabout design to the Master Street
Plan.
This is intended to be permissive in nature and would still require that the actual design
be reviewed with engineers in the City Public Works Department.
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
Notices were sent to the City contact list for ordinance amendments. This list includes
engineers, developers and neighborhood organizations. Staff has received a couple of
calls in general support as a result of the mailing.
AFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff believes the change is appropriate.
LE NO.: MSP14-01 (Cont.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 30, 2014)
The item was placed on the consent agenda for approval. By a vote of 9 for, 0 against
and 2 absent the consent agenda was approved.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MASTER STREET PLAN
(20,117); ADDING A `TYPICAL' DESIGN FOR A
ROUNDABOUT TO THE MASTER STREET PLAN TEXT.
WHEREAS, the City Staff believes `Roundabouts' are an appropriate design
option; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommends the addition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. Amend the Master Street Plan text, under "Second 2: Road Classifications
and Design Standards" after "Intersections" adding a page for `Roundabouts' (attached).
Section 2. That the ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its
passage and approval.
PASSED:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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APPROVED:
Mayor
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Roundabouts:
Roundabouts can be added to any street of any classification when an engineering
study shows that the proposed round -a -bout will operate at an acceptable level of
service. Round -a -bouts shall be designed in accordance with Standard Engineering
Practice and Guidelines provided by FHWA, AASHTO, ITE, or other applicable
standards. The design shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works for
review and approvals.
MSP14-01 ROUNDABOUT DESIGN