HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutesJune 12, 2014
ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.) COMPLETE STREET POLICY
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 12, 2014)
Tony Bozynski, Director of Planning & Development reviewed the process used to work
on this effort. He also indicated that the Board had instructed Staff to development the
Policy Statement. Since the City Manager's Office had been instructed by the Board of
Directors to develop the Complete Streets Policy, Mr. Bozynski turned the meeting over
to Mr. Bryan Day, Assistant City Manager. Mr. Day indicated that over the last decade
or so, various communities around the country have been adopting similar `Policies'.
The purpose is to address all modes of transportation —walking, biking, vehicular, and
others. Even the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department has begun looking
at such a Policy.
There are two ordinances; the first is the Complete Streets Policy. Mr. Day reviewed
Section 1 of the ordinance and explained the reasoning for the wording. We have tried
to include the best practices from other Policy statements around the country. Section II
indicates that all projects would be subject to this Policy not just public projects. Section
IV indicates the national documents the City will use to help assure best practices are
used. Section V indicates what exceptions might be used. But Mr. Day assured the
Commission that this means in the future on all projects `Complete Streets' principles
will be considered.
The committee also reviewed the related ordinances and found some changes needed
in the Bike Plan — the second ordinance. Mr. Day indicated that for Class I Bike Paths
(separate paths) the majority would need to be completed by the public sector.
Mr. Day indicated that these items will go to the Board of Directors in July.
Commissioner Nunnley asked about multi -module versus intra -module. Commissioner
Berry explained what each was. Mr. Day indicated the City Manager and Director of
Public Works would be responsible to assure the Policy is followed. Mr. Berry indicated
this type of Policy was good business and helped attract new businesses and younger
workers.
Mason Ellis spoke in support. He indicated that the ability to walk and bike to work and
home was a factor in his decision on where to settle. Mr. Ellis expressed appreciation
for all the work on this effort.
Commissioner Dillon moved the approval and Commissioner Nunnley seconded. By a
vote of 9 for, 0 against and 2 absent the motion was approved.
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