Thoroughfare-AG 900228Barton - Aschman Associates, Inc.
5485 Belt Line Road, Suite 199, Dallas, Texas 75240
February 28, 1990
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Time: 6:30 p.m. ,. 5
Date: February 20, 1990"
Location: Coppell City Hall
Project: West Side Thoroughfare Plan Update
Project Number: 3311.01.03
Purpose: Second meeting with the project Focus G oup
Prepared by: K.R. Marshall W
Attendees: Russell Doyle, City of Coppell
Pat /Ib Albert Half Associates,
Way Thread J11, S nta Fe Pacific Realty
Welvis, Sant Fe Pacific Realty
Jonke, Hu terwood Home Owners
Tim s, Hu erwood Home Owners
Traon, r., Cottonwood Esta tes
Peyv , Martha Jo Cozby, Coppell Historical Group
Ron on, Coppell Chamber of Commerce
Joe , Planning and Zoning Commission
Rice, K.R. Marshall, Barton
Assoc.
Topics Discussed:
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1. Mr. Doyle welcomed everyone to the second meeting of the Project Focus group and
introduced K.R. Marshall who reviewed the project status.
2. Mr. Marshall (began by reviewing some of the material that was presented at the first
Focus Group meeting. This consisted of a revision of the order of the project work
program to address key issues presently facing the staff that require immediate answers.
3. Mr. Marshall stated that Barton - Aschman has contacted several agencies that have
jurisdictional) control in or adjacent to the City of Coppell. These agencies were
informed of the study effort and in all cases they responded of interest in the study
results.
4. Mr. Marshall explained that Barton - Aschman has reviewed the demographic data base
for the City of Coppell that has been developed by the North Central Texas Council of
Governments, He said that this data base was found to be acceptable from the
population standpoint; however, the employment base was thought to be too low. A tract
by tract analysis of undeveloped properties presented to Barton - Aschman by the Coppell
Commercial Land Owners Association resulted in a city wide employment increase of
450%. Mr. Marshall stated that although this increase was felt to represent a more
luultimate number than a year 2010 number, this number is being used to accomplish
thoroughfare', sizing.
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5. Mr. Marshall, stated that the North Central Texas Council of Government is presently
testing an alternative thoroughfare network with the enhanced data base. This
alternative network consists of the following elements:
• Gateway Boulevard re- alignment with Southwestern
• Santa; Fe Realty's thoroughfare revision
• Freeport Parkway's re- alignment
• S.H. 121 ramp and interchange revisions
• Coppell's Historical District - Bethel Road downsizing
• E- Systems connection request
The results of this alternative model analysis should be available next week.
6. Mr. Marshall stated that Barton - Aschman has begun a review of the current
thoroughfare functional classification standards. To date, Barton Aschman has found
that the city allows nine classifications of thoroughfares. It has also been determined
that dual left turn lanes and one way streets are not provided for. There is also no
specifications for minimum curb radii, maximum vertical grade and access control in
the current thoroughfare program.
7. Mr. Marshall stated that Barton - Aschman has made the following preliminary
conclusions leased on a rough analysis of Coppell's current thoroughfare plan. It was
stressed that these aonclusionsare prelim_ ina y and that they may change as the analysis
is finalized. Using a screen -lined approach to the current sub -area model, it appears
that four lanes are sufficient for both Gateway Boulevard and Bethel Road, while six
lanes will be required for Sandy Lake Road. For the north /south thoroughfares, Royal
Lane and Freeport Parkway should be six lanes, while Coppell Road should function
as a four lance thoroughfare.
8. Several thoroughfare inconsistencies have been noticed between current thoroughfare
plans and th¢ plans of the adjacent jurisdictions. Parkway Boulevard for instance is a
four lane thojroughfare in Coppell while a six lane roadway in Lewisville. On the other
hand, Freeport Parkway is a six lane thoroughfare in Coppell and a four lane roadway
in Lewisville. These inconsistencies will be dealt with in the production of the final
recommendations by Barton - Aschman.
9. Mr. Marshall'concluded his presentation by summarizing the planned work program for
next month. This consisted of the finalizing of the alternative network, the evaluation
of the existing thoroughfare plan, analysis of intersection treatments at key
intersections, and the development of recommendations for functional classifications.
10. Representatives of the Coppell Historical District voiced concern over the widening
Bethel and Coppell Roads. They felt, at the most, that these roadways should two or
three lane thoroughfares.
11. Mr. Threadg0l expressed concern involving the attendance of the State Department of
Highways a4d Public Transportation at the Focus Group meetings. Mr. Marshall
responded that John Blain of the Highway Department has been contacted and that he
has expressed interest in the study, but would only like to be advised of the final
recommendations.
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1A: Z A representative of the Coppell Historical District suggested that Bethel Road be made
a one way roadway. Mr. Marshall responded that this would be one of several options
that Barton- Aschman would explore in addressing the special meeting of the Historical
District.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
These minutes are considered final unless the preparer is notified within seven days of the date
of issuance.
Distribution to: Alan Ratliff, City Manager
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services
Steve Goram, director of public works
Russell Doyle, City Engineer