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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 06 15 Bicycle And Pedestrian Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING JUNE 15, 2016 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of Wednesday,June 15,2016 of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee was called to Order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairperson Kok Wan Mah in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Roll Call: Chairperson Kok Wan Mah,present Vice-Chairperson Dan Finley,present Committee Member Larry Hartman,present Committee Member Kit Lecky,present Committee Member Janice Sorrentino,present Assistant to the City Clerk Antonia Della Donna, present Assistant to the City Clerk Jessica Ghersetich, present A moment of silence was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. No Agenda Changes were noted. REGULAR AGENDA- PART I REGULAR 500. Office Of The City Clerk The Office Of The City Clerk Is Requesting The Bicycle And Pedestrian Advisory Committee Hold An Election For The Position Of Chairperson For Calendar Year 2016. REFERRING TO THE POSITION OF CHAIRPERSON, VICE-CHAIRPERSON FINLEY STATED,"I NOMINATE YOU [KOK WAN MAR]." MOTION BY VICE- CHAIRPERSON FINLEY. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER SORRENTINO. DISCUSSION. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING-JUNE 15,2016 PAGE 2 OF 7 VOTE: VICE-CHAIRPERSON FINLEY: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER SORRENTINO: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER HARTMAN: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER LECKY: AYE CHAIRPERSON MAH: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR 501. Office Of The City Clerk The Office Of The City Clerk Is Requesting The Bicycle And Pedestrian Advisory Committee Hold An Election For The Position Of Vice-Chairperson For Calendar Year 2016. RELATED TO THE NOMINATION OF VICE-CHAIRPERSON, COMMITTEE MEMBER SORRENTINO SUGGESTED, "DAN FINLEY." MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER SORRENTINO. SECONDED BY CHAIRPERSON MAH. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMITTEE MEMBER SORRENTINO: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER HARTMAN: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER LECKY: AYE CHAIRPERSON MAH: AYE VICE-CHAIRPERSON FINLEY: AYE MOTION CARRIED. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100. Not Used INFORMATIONAL AGENDA INFORMATIONAL 200. Not Used CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING-JUNE 15,2016 PAGE 3 OF 7 PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Mah opened "Public Input". No one addressed the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Chairperson Mah closed "Public Input". CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT 300. Office Of The City Clerk The Office Of The City Clerk Is Requesting The Bicycle And Pedestrian Advisory Committee To Review And Approve The Wednesday, June 17, 2015 Bicycle And Pedestrian Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes. REGARDING THE APPROVAL OF THE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2015 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES, "I MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES, AS IS." MOTION BY CHAIRPERSON MAH. SECONDED BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON FINLEY. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMITTEE MEMBER SORRENTINO: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER HARTMAN: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER LECKY: AYE CHAIRPERSON MAH: AYE VICE-CHAIRPERSON FINLEY: AYE MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS 400. Not Used CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING-JUNE 15,2016 PAGE 4 OF 7 REGULAR AGENDA - PART II REGULAR 502. Community Development Department—Planning Division The Community Development Department—Planning Division Is Requesting That The Bicycle And Pedestrian Advisory Committee Receive Information And Discuss The Wayfinding Signage Program. Mr. Randy Stevenson, ASLA, AICP, Director, Community Development Department began the discussion with an outline of the Agenda Item and invited the Committee Members to bring forth any questions, suggestions,or other things they hear about, as they affect bicycle and pedestrian transportation and facilities within the City of Winter Springs. Next,Mr.Bobby Howell,AICP,Planner,Community Development Department presented the Agenda Item and gave a synopsis of the Wayfinding Signage Program goals, which included creating a more memorable experience along major corridors and creating a sense of arrival into the City. Mr. Howell explained that the program was broken into three (3) tiers, and the current development of signage along State Road 434 and area roadways, such as Tuskawilla Road, was Tier III development; and then referred to a map with planned signage locations that was to go before the City Commission on July 25t',2016. Mr. Howell continued by saying, "Signs will direct motorists to points of interest such as City Hall,the Post Office, and Central Winds Park,the major points of interest in the City. The program was required to be approved by FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation), as the signage is placed on a state roadway,which is State Road 434, that goes through the heart of the City." Additional comments about the Florida Department of Transportation approval process followed. Furthermore, Mr. Howell added that as funding became available, a Wayfinding Signage Program would be developed focused on a bicycle and pedestrian scale through areas such as the Town Center and Village Walk. Mr. Howell referenced photographs and described the examples of the sign styles that would be implemented. Chairperson Mah inquired about the possible lighting on some of the signs as discussed at the last Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Regular Meeting. Mr. Howell replied that it would be a monument style sign and that they were working with the owners of the Town Center to find the best locations for such signs. Vice Chairperson Dan Finley and Committee Member Larry Hartman asked about the size of the signs. Mr. Howell referred to several photographs and assured the Committee that the dimensions of the signs were Florida Department of Transportation approved. Additional comments regarding size of signs, sight distance requirements, and references to photographs ensued. Chairperson Mah provided additional information regarding the Florida Department of Transportation approval process. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING-JUNE 15,2016 PAGE 5 OF 7 Vice Chairperson Finley inquired as to when these signs would be implemented. Mr. Stevenson then discussed the future of the project including pending changes, approvals, and funding. Further discussion regarding the proposed locations of monument signs ensued. Chairperson Mah asked, "Are any right-of-way acquisitions needed?" Mr. Stevenson replied, "Not all of them at this point would be in the right-of-way, we may have to do some acquisitions, or hopefully just some Easements to place them adjacent to the right- of-way." REGULAR 503. Community Development Department—Planning Division The Community Development Department — Planning Division Is Requesting That The Bicycle And Pedestrian Advisory Committee Receive Information And Discuss I'llThe Comprehensive Plan Multi-Modal Element. Ms.Amanda Webb,Planner,Community Development Department presented this Agenda Item and gave an introduction of the Comprehensive Plan and Evaluation Appraisal Report. Ms. Webb referred to Element 2 of the Comprehensive Plan that detailed the goals, objectives, and policies as they are related to transportation, specifically Policy 1.2.7: that referred to turning major roadways within the City into "Complete Streets". Continuing, Ms. Webb referred to photograph examples of"Complete Streets" in the City with additional comments, and then referenced photograph examples of "Constrained Streets" within the City with additional comments. Ms. Webb added that the Comprehensive Plan emphasizes the need for"Complete Streets". Ms. Webb highlighted Objective 1.5: and noted that it addressed landscaping and streetscaping elements throughout the City that includes benches and transit stops. Ms. Webb explained the Comprehensive Plan also required pedestrian circulation plans for many site plans to include adequate crosswalks and pedestrian connections to the main structure in these plans. In conclusion, Ms. Webb summarized the presentation and encouraged Committee Members to provide feedback and input, along with any questions they may have. Additional discussion about the Town Center District continued. Mr. Stevenson provided further comments regarding the increasing demand for Wayfinding Signage and other future multimodal transportation enhancements. Mr. Stevenson again invited Committee Members to provide input and communicate with Staff. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING-JUNE 15,2016 PAGE 6 OF 7 Committee Member Kit Lecky expressed concern about bicycle safety and the width of sidewalk space. Mr. Stevenson noted the Staff's preference for wider, up to twelve foot (12') sidewalks where applicable in the Town Center and other areas of the City. Further comments. Vice-Chairperson Finley remarked about development along Tuskawilla Road. Mr. Stevenson referred to a map and with additional comments, reiterated that if Committee Members have anything they wish to discuss with Staff, to please call them. 600. REPORTS No Reports were given at this time. PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Mah opened "Public Input". No one addressed the Committee Members. Chairperson Mah closed "Public Input". ❖❖ AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL "PUBLIC INPUT" WAS HEARD NEXT,AS DOCUMENTED. ❖❖ ...00 REPORTS ..,__ Assistant to the City Clerk Ghersetich asked the Committee Members to review the contact information on file and to advise about any changes. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING—NNE 15,2016 PAGE 7 OF 7 ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Mah adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:15 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: JET;SICA GHERSETICH ASSISTANT TO T14E CITY CLERK NOTE: These Minutes were Approved at the December 18,2019 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Regular Meeting.