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AGENDA REQUEST CORM
CI�y COUNCIL MELTING June 26, 1990 ITEM NO.
ITEM CAPTION:
Public Hearing;
concerning the
as recommended
SUBMITTED BY:
EVALUATION OF ITEM:
Presentation, discussion, and consideration
proposed changes to the Coppell Thoroughfare Plan
by Barton- Aschman Associates.
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EVALUATION OF ITEM:''
Barton - Aschman Associates has been retained by the City of Coppell to
review the Thoroughfare Plan particularly as it relates to the west side
which is bounded byIS.H. 121, S.H. 635, and S. Beltline /Denton Tap Road.
Over the past few months Staff and a Project Focus Group comprised of
property owners, special purpose groups, homeowner associations, and
engineers has met on several occasions to provide information to the
consultant to produce a thoroughfare plan which would benefit the entire
community. The res It of these efforts are now being presented as "Roadway
Functional Classifi ations and Design Standards ". This documents
recommendations, de initions, and changes and can be summarized as follows:
I. A. There are no major modifications being recommended for the
roadway classification system. Most changes involve expanded,
more detailed descriptions of existing classifications. Some
classes wore condensed to make fewer total classifications and a
simplified system.
B. There are a couple of cases where lane widths or right -of -way
widths were expanded (C4U and C4D). These modifications were
made to allow smoother operations on the roadway and more room
for utilities along the margins.
II. Roadway Classifications Changes
Sandy Lake Road
from 6D
to
4D
Ruby Road
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from 2U /4U
to 2U
Bethel Road
121 to Royal
no change
6D
Royal to
�reeport
from
6D
to 4U
Freeport
to Denton
Tap
from 6D to 2U
Gateway Boulevard
(southwestern)
from 6D
to
4D /4U
Royal Lane
from 6D
to
4D
Freeport Parkway
from 6D
to
4D
Coppell Road
from 4U
to
2U
III. Recommended intersection lane configurations (see attachments) with
appropriate right -of -way widths.
IV. Recognizes the request by Planning and Zoning to maintain a right -
of -way width Of 65 feet, which would be sufficient to facilitate a
four lane thoroughfare if needed.
This item was approved by Planning and Zoning with the stipulations
addressed in III and IV above.
Attached also is a rough draft of the map which will be used for
distribution to interested parties.
Staff recommends approval of this item.
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THOROUGHFARE: PLAN
Barton- Aschman Associates, Inc.
5485 Belt Line Road, Suite 199 Phone: (214) 991 -1900
' Fax: (214) 490 -9261
Dallas, Texas 75240
USA Metro: 263 -9138
June 15, 1990
Mr. Alan Ratliff
City Manager
City of Coppell
Dear Mr. Ratliff:
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The attached draft report is the result of several months of coordinated effort by Barton -
Aschman Associates, Inc., City of Coppell staff, the North Central Texas Council of
Governments (NCTiCOG), and a Focus Group made up of business and community leaders from
Coppell. Barton- Alschman Associates, Inc. was retained by the City of Coppell to assist in
updating the city's; Roadway Functional Classification System and Design Standards as well
as the Thoroughfa re Plan for the west side of Coppell.
This letter is intended to serve as a summary of the assumptions, procedures, and results from
the attached report. The report covers two main topics. The first topic in the City of Coppell
Roadway Classification System, and the second in the City of Coppell Thoroughfare Plan.
There are no major, modifications being recommended for the Roadway Classification System.
Most changes invollve expanded, more detailed descriptions of the existing classifications. Some
classes were condensed to make fewer total classifications and a simplified system.
There are a couple of cases where lane widths or right -of -way widths were expanded (C4U -
four -lane undivided and C413 - four lane divided).These modifications were made to allow
smoother operations on the roadway and more room for utilities along the margins.
The west side thoroughfare plan was reconfigured based on input from city staff and local
land owners. The reconfigured thoroughfare plan was tested by NCTCOG using TRANPLAN,
a travel forecasting model. TRANPLAN is a computer program that uses the projected
development in an area along with the planned roadway system and projects future traffic
volumes for the roadway system. Thoroughfare cross - sections for the west side were chosen
based on these projected traffic volumes.
The projected development that was used in TRANPLAN for the west side would generate
approximately 45000 jobs. Although this may be over estimated, it allows for a margin of
safety in sizing the roadways. The recommended roadway sizes will provide for Level of
Service C operations or better. Level of Service is a measure of congestion ranging from A
(very little traffic) to F (grid lock).
Several thorough arcs on the existing plan were downsized based on the analysis that was
conducted. The projected volumes for these roadways were not high enough to justify the
roadway sizes called for in the existing plan. The recommended plan is shown in Figure 2 on
page 8. Table 1 is a summary of the changes from the current plan.
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TABLE 1
ROADWAY
THOROUGHFARE EXISTING PLAN PROPOSED PLAN
Sandy Lake Road 6D 4D*
Ruby Road 2U /4U 2U
Bethel Road
121 to Royal
6D
6D
Royal to Freeport
6D
4U
Freeport to Denton Top
6D
2U
Gateway Blvd
6D
4DAU
Royal Lane
6D
4D•
Freeport Parkway 6D 4D*
Coppell Road 4U 2U
NOTE: The number indicates the number of lanes, and D or U indicates divided or undivided.
* indicates a 4D in vt 6D right -of -way (recommended for through streets with potential regional
significance)
Recommended intersection lane configurations were also developed based on the results of the
analysis that was conducted. These are shown in Figures 11 through 20 on pages 20 -29. Extra
right -of -way is recommended at several of these intersections to provide room for extra turn
lanes.
The Planning and zoning Commission accepted this attached report with one stipulation. That
stipulation being that enough right -of -way (65 feet) be reserved along Bethel Road between
Freeport Parkway and Denton Tap Road to allow for possible expansion to a four -lane
undivided roadway.
A more detailed discussion of the assumptions and procedures used can be found in the
attached report. Complete recommendations with accompanying figures are also presented.
We at Barton- Asc4man Associates, Inc. appreciate the opportunity to provide this service to the
City of Coppcll and look forward to working with the City on other projects in the future.
Sincerely,
BARTON- ASCHMAN SSO IATES, INC.
Kenneth R. Marshall, P.E.
Senior Assoc'a a
Jos ph T. Short
Associate
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MEWRANDUN
TO: Westside Traffic Study File
FROM: Alan D. Ratliff! i
DATE: May 25, 1990
REFERENCE: Telephone Call 5/18/90, Bill Blaydes,
Baptist Foundation, 922 - 0125 /Alan Ratliff
I received a call from Mr. Bill Blaydes who expressed his concern
and opposition to the thoroughfare plan as it relates to Bethel
Road, west from Denton Tap, adjacent to the Baptist Foundation
property. Mr. Blaydes informed me he has contacted the Mayor, Gary
Sieb, and now me to make sure that we are all aware that he does
and will oppose the change in plan reducing Bethel Road from a
divided multilane roadway to a two -lane undivided road.
Mr. Blaydes indicated he was not informed of Wednesday evening's
presentation of this information and would like to receive
notification of any future meetings or information related to the
plan.
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cc: Mayor Wolfe
Steve GoraZ
Gary Sieb
Mayor and City Councilmen
City', of Coppell
Coppell, Texas
Ref:,Downsizing of Bethel Road
Gentlemen:
Attached is a copy of a letter that I sent to
affected property owners. I enclosed a form
to be returned to me. The acreage they
represent and their opinion is indicated on
the form returned to me.
As indicated in discussions, no one east of
Freeport was aware of this study. Minyards
and N. C. H. , large property owners, west of
Freeport were not aware of the results of the
study.
Sincerely,
Dale H. Veenker
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May 19, 1990
Property Owners
Bethel Road, Elast of Freeport
Coppell, Texas 75019
Ref: Downsizing of Bethel Road
Dear
On May 17th, the Coppell Planning and Zoning Commission held a
hearing to consider approval of a revision to the west side
thorough fare ,plan.
This new plan calls for downsizing Bethel Road, where it serves
your proper. This new plan calls for Bethel Road to be six lanes
from 121 on the west to Royal Lane (Postal Facility), then 4 lanes
to Freeport Pl�wy (Minya rds), then 2 lanes from Freeport to Denton
Tap on the east.
This down sizing will limit the accessibility to property in the
two lane area and will have an effect on the value of commercial
property that depends on Bethel Road for access.
Dropping from 6 to 4 to 2 lanes wi.l.J. severely limit any east bound
traffic, and act as a funnel to the west., thus encouraging lunch
trade and any other business needs we can serve, to go west to
Grapevine or south to Freeport.-
We need your input prior to and at
12 at 7:30pm. Please answer the
me prior to June 12.
Thank You.
Sincerely,
Dale Veenker
133 Cottonwoods Drive
Coppell
214 - 462 -1197
the City Council meeting on June
enclosed questions and return to
-T HOMPSON INTERES T "S
June 7, 1990
City Council
City of Coppell
P.O. Box 478
Coppell, TX 75019
Dear Councilman:
I congratulate you on approving the alignment of Gateway Boulevard as
a four -lane undivided facility to serve my 16 acre corner at LBJ and
Royal Lane.
I am now writing about the Barton- Aschman Associates, Inc. proposal
before you to disallow two traffic movements:
1) Traveling south on Royal Lane, one needs to be able to turn left
onto this new Gateway Boulevard. This movement allows for full circulation
in and around my 16 acre corner which will become one of the most valuable
and dense developments in your city (a major high rise hotel like the
Marriott at 114 and a high rise corporate user like OXY or ORYX at LBJ
and the Toll). In addition, circulation from this direction is badly
needed for the proper development of Santa Fe Pacific's 200 acre mixed -
use park along LBJ just east of my corner,
2) Traveling west along Gateway Boulevard, one needs to be able to
turn left to get out onto LBJ. The function and purpose of Gateway Blvd,
is to provide access to LBJ. Again, this movement will provide full
circulation and access to my corner so that the best user will want to
locate there, not gust inferior or average users. Also, because the
interchange at LBJ is a good one, i.e., a full diamond, it should be used
by all users of this area more than the poor interchange at Freeport
Parkway (a partial cloverleaf).
Please do not accept this proposal. It would defeat all we have worked
for and would certainly constrict this whole area for its highest and
best use. Clearly it is not in the best interest of the City of Coppell.
DeShazo, Starek & Tang has again told me that these movements can be
easily handled with signalization techniques,
Thank you again for your consideration for what I feel is your most
valuable area in your fine city.
Sincerely,
William G ompson
WGT/ j s
8333 D❑UGLAS • SUITE 1 5 1 ❑ • DALLAS, TEXAS 7S22S -S61 1 • (214) 369 -5200
Council then convened in Executive Session at 8:10 p.m. as allowed
under Article 6252 -17 Section 2 (e) Senate Concurrent Resolution
Number 83 for discussion with City Attorney on this item. Mayor
Wolfe adjourned the Executive Session and opened the Public Session
at 8:25 p.m.
Following further discussion on Item Number 8, Councilman Morton
moved that this item be tabled to the July 24 City Council meeting
with the public hearing being held open. Councilman Robertson
seconded the motion; motion carried 5 -0 with Councilmen Weaver,
Thomas, Morton, Cowman and Robertson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 9: To consider an ordinance for Case #PD -110 to change the
zoning designation from (SF -12) Single - Family -12, to (PD-
SF -9) Planned Development Single - Family -9, on a parcel
of land located approximately 550' south of the southwest
corner of Parkway Boulevard and Lodge Road (frontage on
Lodge Road) and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Following discussion on this item, Councilman Morton moved that
Ordinance No. 297 -A -77 be approved. Councilman Cowman seconded the
motion; motion carried 5 -0 with Councilmen Weaver Thomas, Morton,
Cowman and Robertson voting in favor of the motion.
Item 10: PUBLIiC HEARING - Presentation, discussion and
consideration concerning the proposed changes to the
Coppell Thoroughfare Plan as recommended by Barton -
Aschman and Associates.
Street Superintendent Per Birdsall made the presentation to the
Council. Mr. K.R. Marshall, of Barton - Aschman and Associates was
also present to present this item to the Council. The
recommendations of Barton - Aschman and Associates are included in
a report filed as a permanent part of City records. Mr. Marshall
indicated that the Roadway Classification Changes are as follows;
1. Sandy Lake Road from a six lane divided to a four lane
divided
2. Ruby Road from two lane undivided /four lane undivided to
a two lane undivided.
3. Bethel Road from 121 to Royal - no change six lane
divided
4. Royal to Freeport from six lane divided to four lane
undivided
5. Freeport to Denton Tap from six lane divided to two lane
undivided
6. Gateway Boulevard (southwestern) from six lane divided
to four lane divided /four lane undivided
7. Royal Lane from six lane divided to four lane divided
8. Freeport Parkway from six lane divided to four lane
divided
9. Coppell Road from four lane undivided to two lane
undivided
Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended
that the right of -way on Bethel Road from Freeport to Denton Tap
maintain a six y -five foot width which would be sufficient to
facilitate a fo r -lane thoroughfare if needed. Additionally, the
Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended intersection lane
configuration with the appropriate right -of -way width. Mayor Wolfe
declared the public hearing open and asked for those person who
wished to speak against the proposed Thoroughfare Plan. Those
persons speaking were:
1. Mr. M.ke Daniel, Nathan Maier Engineers, representing Mr.
Bill hompson. Mr. Daniel indicated his clients concern
about the recommendation for limited motions at the
Gateway and Royal intersection.
2. Mr. Wilfred Vincent, 141 Lansdowne, questioned what would
happen to the area known as "Old Coppell ". Currently a
two -lane undivided roadway with a 65 foot right -of -way
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is being recommended in order to accommodate a four -lane
undivided road if needed. Mr. Vincent indicated his
feeling for the road to remain a two -lane road.
3. Mr. Dale Veenker, 133 Cottonwood Drive, indicated he had
contacted property owners from Freeport east to Denton
Tap as well as the Minyards and NCH property owners west
of Freeport Parkway who indicated they were not aware of
the study. Mr. Veenker indicated his desire to see this
study discarded and redone with property owners input.
4. Mr. Mike Sterek, representing Centre Development, Branch
Properties and the Baptist Foundation, indicated that
their clients basically agree with the Planning and
Zoning recommendation for the 65 foot right -of -way on
Bethel Road from Freeport to Denton Tap, but disagree
that it should be a two -lane road now. According to
studies performed by his company, this roadway warrants
a four -lane undivided roadway at this time.
Additionally, his clients have indicated the willingness
to donate any additional right -of -way necessary for
Bethel Road to align this roadway as needed. Four
proposed alternatives in the Bethel Road area were
presented by representatives of Mr. Sterek's office.
5. Mrs. Wendy Webster, 264 Bethel Road, indicated that she
did not know about the study and does not want Bethel
Road to become a four -lane road.
6. Mr. Velton Nisbitt, 557 South Coppell Road, indicated
that he is representing both himself and his father.
Both are in opposition to Bethel Road being downsized to
a two -lane road.
There were no further persons who wished to speak against the
Thoroughfare Plan. Mayor Wolfe then asked for those persons who
wished to speak in favor of the proposed Thoroughfare Plan. Those
persons speaking were:
1. Ms. Lindsey Thomas, 108 Mockingbird, Chairman of the
Coppell Historic District Committee, indicated that the
Committee would like to have the narrow roadway for the
present; however, they are not against a 65 foot right -
of -way, but would like for as many trees as possible to
be saved in this area should the roadway be widened to
four lanes. She also indicated that she would like to
see the City take their time in making a decision on this
area.
2. Mrs. Regina Johnson, 400 Hunters Ridge Circle, Vice -
Chairman of the Coppell Historic District Committee,
indicated that she would like to insure that the
buildings and homesteads on Bethel Road would be
preserved.
There were no other persons wishing to speak in favor of the
proposed Thoroughfare Plan.
Mayor Wolfe declared the public hearing closed. During discussion
by Council it was noted that the two (2) studies, one done by the
City and one done by a private developer, be combined and a
recommended compromise be brought forward to the Council. No
further action was required on this item.
Item 11: Consideration and approval of an ordinance amending the
current Thoroughfare Plan to reflect the changes as
submitted by Barton - Aschman and Associates and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Following discussion on this item, Councilman Robertson moved that
Ordinance 9047 be approved excluding the Royal Lane /Gateway /LBJ
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