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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 06 15 Consent 202 Requesting Approval of the Bicycle And Pedestrian Advisory Committee Special Meeting Minutes of February 16, 2011 CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA r" MINUTES Y BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING FEBRUARY 16, 2011 n CALL TO ORDER The Special Meeting of Wednesday, February 16, 2011 of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee was called to Order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson George Colombo in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Roll Call: Chairperson George Colombo, present Vice Chairperson William B. Carpenter, present Committee Member Gary Brook, present Committee Member Larry Hartman, present Committee Member Lance Stephan, absent Ex- Officio Member Kok Wan Mah, present A moment of silence preceded the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC INPUT Mr. Barry Campbell, 231 Oak Road, Winter Springs, Florida: asked the Committee Members to consider a long term goal of providing sidewalks or stabilized trails at least along one side of most Collectors and Arterials in the City. Mr. Randy Stevenson, ASLA, AICP, Director, Community Development Department thanked the Committee for serving the Community and referred to the Future Land Use Map dated December 2010 and discussed the GreeneWay Interchange District. Continuing, Mr. Stevenson explained, "The intent is to tie — the Town Center and the GreeneWay Interchange District not only with a continuation of the Cross Seminole Trail, but also with the bus rapid transit if we can get that started on a small scale along some type of internal right -of -way along (State Road) 434 preferably so you don't have to go out into (State Road) 434. It would be a closed system." Next, Mr. Stevenson commented, "We want to make it something that is connected to our Trail system to our `Pedestrian Mobility System' and also Mobility Strategies or Mobility options whether it is walking, biking, running or something like a bus rapid transit internal closed loop." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING - FEBRUARY 16, 2011 PAGE 2 OF 9 Discussion. ti Next, Mr. Stevenson remarked, "I am hoping, if all goes well that we can get a Concept Plan within the next couple of months to the City Commission and then we can share that ^' with this body as well." Committee Member Gary Brook asked, "Please let the Board know when you will be taking that to the Commission so we can be in attendance." Mr. Stevenson replied, "I sure will." ❖ ❖ AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING REGULAR AGENDA ITEM WAS DISCUSSED NEXT, FOLLOWED BY THE REST OF THE AGENDA, AS DOCUMENTED. ❖ ❖ REGULAR AGENDA REGULAR 601. Community Development Department — Planning Division And Public Works — Engineering Division Request The Bicycle And Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Review, Revise And Adopt The 2030 Bicycle Facilities Plan. Ms. Eloise Sahlstrom, AICP, ASLA, Senior Planner, Community Development Department presented this Agenda Item and displayed the "2030 Bicycle Facilities Plan Map" dated February 2011 and stated, "I printed a large one down here. Let me just introduce it and then if you would come and we can look at it up close and mark it up. I also have the one we had from last time and I added everything that you guys had added plus a few more; particularly in the way of Multi -Use Trails and with the idea that this could be a long range plan." Continuing, Ms. Sahlstrom remarked, "Everything in green is proposed Bicycle Route because we have none existing and then the `red' dash line represents proposed Multi -Use Path or Trails and red solid line shows the existing Cross Seminole Trail with the dash portion that is not complete." Next, Ms. Sahlstrom suggested, "Have a Connection between Moss Road and Sherry (Avenue) — because there are no roads that go between there and that could be a nice east/west connection to help tie to the (Central Winds) Park." Discussion ensued on connectivity to the Cross Seminole Trail. Referencing State Road 434, Vice Chairperson William B. Carpenter asked, "Can we make it bicycle friendly and include it as part of the bike route? But right now it is not. Alternatives are to redesign it so that the speeds are slower and you can share with bicycles or develop parallel paths that there are problems with both." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING — FEBRUARY 16, 2011 PAGE 3 OF 9 r .. Continuing, Vice Chairperson Carpenter remarked, "If we make a road friendly to Z pedestrians, there is going to be more pedestrian traffic. Always keep that in mine. What is happening now isn't necessarily what our vision should be." Chairperson Colombo ti asked, "Is that unfriendly in what sense ?" Vice Chairperson Carpenter replied, "It is unfriendly because it is difficult to cross. The sidewalks are relatively narrow and they are very close to the road. There are very few pleasant destinations to walk to — it is not a — Cn pedestrian friendly street. It can be made that way, by Land Use changes and by changing the configuration of the street which should be a long term goal." Mr. Brian Fields, P.E., City Engineer, Public Works Department commented, "(State sNm'"-"` Road) 434 is being planned to be resurfaced from the (GreeneWay Interchange) 417 all the way down into (State Road) 426 - and that is planned to include bike lanes." Tape 1 /Side B Discussion ensued on the multi -use path trail and widening sidewalks. Next, Vice Chairperson Carpenter suggested, "One of the things I recommend on the Map is to talk about destinations and connections — to the (Oviedo) mall and similar to all the different connections." Vice Chairperson Carpenter then added, "And just show those as a feature on the map." Committee Member Brooks remarked, "Do we want to go ahead and include the `Loop' ?" Vice Chairperson Carpenter responded, "Yes, I would definitely say that." No objections were noted. Lastly, Ms. Sahlstrom asked, "Anybody see anything else — the routes? Are you happy with the way they are shaped and located ?" Chairperson Colombo stated, "I am comfortable with what we have." There were no objections voiced. Ms. Sahlstrom asked, "As far as looking at this, what would you say is your first priority to accomplish ?" Chairperson Colombo asked, "Looking at this as a Master Plan, is there anything that needs to be prioritized from a critical path standpoint ?" Ms. Sahlstrom replied, "There would be some of that, certainly. If there were Land Acquisitions that would have to be done or Easements." Discussion. Vice Chairperson Carpenter stated, "I would pull together all these short links and really those should be addressed as soon as possible." Discussion ensued on Funding. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING - FEBRUARY 16, 2011 PAGE 4 OF 9 Next, Vice Chairperson Carpenter asked, "Do we want to move ahead with designating bicycle routes in the City and doing a map and putting up signs? Would encourage people to ride and it would also encourage visitors to take advantage of people coming -� into town and say `Here's a map. I can use this to find my way around by bike'." Mr. Fields responded, "I would like to further explore that. I would like to see what other communities are doing — having that as a priority program is worthy — what the options C are and what are the costs." Summarizing, Mr. Fields stated, "So, we have three (3) higher priorities; the power line Easement, the Winding Hollow connector, and the Greenbriar extension with wayfinding designations, Highlands Trail connector." "I MOVE THAT WE ACCEPT THE BICYCLE MASTER PLAN (FACILITIES) MAP WITH CHANGES AS MARKED AND THE PROJECT PRIORITY AS MARKED ON THE MAP AND DISCUSSED." MOTION BY VICE CHAIRPERSON CARPENTER. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER BROOKS. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMITTEE MEMBER HARTMAN: AYE CHAIRPERSON COLOMBO: AYE VICE CHAIRPERSON CARPENTER: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER BROOK: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR 600. Community Development Department - Planning Division And Public Works - Engineering Division Request The Bicycle And Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Review, Revise And Adopt The Inventory Of Public Sidewalk Gaps - 2011, With Priority Ranking. Ranking Is Based On A '/4 Mile Proximity To The Greatest Number Of Certain Identified Pedestrian Attractors. Ms. Sahlstrom introduced this Agenda Item and referenced a document entitled, "Inventory of Public SIDEWALK Gaps RANKED" and the "2030 Bicycle Facilities Plan Map" dated February 2011 and stated, "This Map goes along with this list — and this is basically the Map you had last time but you had asked for changes to it primarily being that you wanted to see Density and that is noted with the buildings. If you see buildings clustered, then you know that it is a little higher Density in that area." Referring to the Map, Ms. Sahlstrom indicated that, "Red is no sidewalks, orange is one (1) side, and yellow is both sides." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING - FEBRUARY 16, 2011 PAGE 5 OF 9 r .. Referencing a document entitled, "Priority Inventory of Public SIDEWALK Gaps z RANKED ", Ms. Sahlstrom stated, "The first grouping which is all north of (State Road) 434 in this area, I found out this would qualify for a Community Development Block -c Grant." Discussion ensued on the "Priority Inventory" list. Chairperson Colombo suggested Priority 1 A as a high Priority because, "There are lots of kids walking to school. If I am understanding you correctly, that because it is a right -of- way, there is no question of permission ?" Mr. Fields commented, "I will recommend to the group to leave those on the list." Vice Chairperson Carpenter remarked, "I agree with what Brian (Fields) said and I think we should include them. We just need to think about the priorities. It would be great to get a system where we could involve the residents in this planning process as well. That is something to think about." Discussion ensued on Grant Funding. Next, Vice Chairperson Carpenter suggested, "I really feel that the number one (1) priority should be the Town Center, the (Winter Springs High) School, and City Hall. That is supposed to be the center of Winter Springs and it is supposed to set the pattern for the rest of the City." Committee Member Brooks remarked, "I agree with that too." Vice Chairperson Carpenter then added, "I think we need to designate all the — red Collectors and put them in as a project in itself and that should almost be a number two (2) priority." Committee Member Brooks commented, "I agree." There were no objections voiced. Furthermore, Ms. Sahlstrom commented, "The Comp[rehensive] Plan Policy for `Level of Service for Sidewalks' identifies it as we have shown it here with these priorities, that if it is within one fourth ( of a mile of pedestrian attractors, which includes schools, parks and transit — we are looking to Amend the Comp[rehensive] Plan based on comments from this Committee and the Mobility." Vice Chairperson Carpenter remarked, "I would recommend that we Amend the Comp[rehensive] Plan to include sidewalks on all collector roads at least on one (1) side and that may involve compacted hard surfaces as opposed to concrete depending on the context of that road and that sidewalk." Mr. Fields stated, "There are not a lot of designated City collector roads that do not have anything on either side." Discussion. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING - FEBRUARY 16, 2011 PAGE 6 OF 9 Chairperson Colombo remarked, "I don't believe the pedestrian traffic will mirror the Z automobile traffic. So, something that is a collector road or an arterial, might not obviously be a great candidate for sidewalks as opposed to something that is located in a c more dense area or that is located near a school. I am pretty comfortable with the existing prioritization scheme." Vice Chairperson Carpenter added, "I think one of the things we have to look at is not just utility walking but recreational walking as well. I think that is what is being talked about on some of these roads in the Ranchlands for instance." C "I MOVE THAT WE ACCEPT THE PEDESTRIAN PLAN AS DRAWN AND AMENDED IN THIS MEETING AND THAT WE DESIGNATE FOUR (4) DIFFERENT PROJECTS. IS THAT CORRECT ?" MS. SAHLSTROM STATED, "THERE ARE THREE (3) GROUPS FOR THE FIVE (5) YEAR." VICE CHAIRPERSON CARPENTER THEN ADDED, "PLUS THE COLLECTOR ROAD PROJECT WE ADDED. THAT MOTION WILL END WITH ACCEPTANCE OF THE PLAN AS DRAWN AND AMENDED." MOTION BY VICE CHAIRPERSON CARPENTER. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER HARTMAN. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMITTEE MEMBER BROOK: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER HARTMAN: AYE CHAIRPERSON COLOMBO: AYE VICE CHAIRPERSON CARPENTER: AYE MOTION CARRIED. "I MOVE THAT WE MAKE THE FIRST PRIORITY THE SIDEWALKS AROUND THE HIGH SCHOOL AND CITY HALL." MOTION BY VICE CHAIRPERSON CARPENTER. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER HARTMAN. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMITTEE MEMBER HARTMAN: AYE CHAIRPERSON COLOMBO: AYE VICE CHAIRPERSON CARPENTER: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER BROOK: AYE MOTION CARRIED. "I MAKE A MOTION THAT THE SECOND PRIORITY BE IDENTIFYING COLLECTOR ROADS THAT DO NOT HAVE A SIDEWALK OR STABILIZED SURFACE FOR WALKING AND THOSE SHOULD BE THE SECOND PRIORITY PROJECT ON THE PLAN." MOTION BY VICE CHAIRPERSON CARPENTER. VICE CHAIRPERSON CARPENTER STATED, "I WILL WITHDRAW THAT MOTION." MOTION WAS WITHDRAWN. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING — FEBRUARY 16, 2011 PAGE 7 OF 9 "I WILL MAKE A MOTION THAT WE ASK STAFF TO IDENTIFY THOSE COLLECTOR ROADS THAT REQUIRE ADDITIONAL WORK TO BRING ;;' THEM UP TO THE STANDARD OF HAVING A SIDEWALK OR A HARD SURFACE BESIDE THEM AND REPORT TO US AT THE NEXT MEETING." MOTION BY VICE CHAIRPERSON CARPENTER. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER BROOKS. DISCUSSION. -� VOTE: COMMITTEE MEMBER HARTMAN: AYE CHAIRPERSON COLOMBO: AYE VICE CHAIRPERSON CARPENTER: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER BROOK: AYE MOTION CARRIED. "I WILL MAKE A MOTION THEN TO INCLUDE THE OTHER TWO (2) PROJECTS THAT STAFF HAS FORMULATED INVOLVING SIDEWALKS ON THE WEST SIDE OF TOWN IN THE ORDER THAT THEY WERE FORMULATED AS THE SECOND PRIORITY FOR SIDEWALK WORK IN THE PLAN." MOTION BY VICE CHAIRPERSON CARPENTER. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER HARTMAN. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMITTEE MEMBER HARTMAN: AYE CHAIRPERSON COLOMBO: AYE VICE CHAIRPERSON CARPENTER: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER BROOK: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Tape 2 /Side A REGULAR 602. Community Development Department — Planning Division And Public Works — Engineering Division Request The Bicycle And Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Review, Revise And Adopt The Proposed Five -Year Capital Improvements Program For Bicycle And Pedestrian Facilities. This Agenda Item was discussed in the previous Agenda Items "600" and "601". Staff stated that no further action on this Agenda Item was necessary. Discussion ensued on Committee Member assistance on various projects. Chairperson Colombo asked, "So what are the things that are immediately in your sights and what specific help are you looking for from us ?" Ms. Sahlstrom replied, "I am looking for somebody who is good at writing and who can kind of put the Application together." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING - FEBRUARY 16, 2011 PAGE 8 OF 9 Mr. Fields stated, "My suggestion would be on the Grants is that if you find a Grant, we now have a — cabinet full of potential projects to read the Grant, understand it, pick out which project we have on our list that might be a good fit, customize it, modify as needed -c to make it qualify best and score the highest." Chairperson Colombo remarked, "I would like to help." Vice Chairperson Carpenter then added, "I would too." Chairperson Colombo stated, "I would be happy to tackle the CDBG (Community v Development Block Grant)." Vice Chairperson Carpenter commented, "The two (2) that we talked about, one (1) would be the sidewalks in the Town Center area and so on, and I would be willing to help with that." A document entitled, "St. Petersburg City Trails" was then distributed to the Committee Members. Committee Member Larry Hartman asked, "Is there a possibility of getting help from a City Commissioner ?" Mr. Fields responded, "Yes. I have used the services of the Mayor and others to write cover letters and make phone calls for particular Grant Applications. That is entirely appropriate at the right time for each project." Chairperson Colombo remarked, "Eloise (Sahlstrom) mentioned — she would like to reschedule our March Meeting which is currently scheduled for the 16 (March 2011)." With further discussion, Chairperson Colombo suggested the 30 of March, 2011. "I MOTION THAT WE MOVE OUR MEETING THAT WE HAVE SCHEDULED FROM MARCH 16 (2011) TO THE 30 OF MARCH (2011)." MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER HARTMAN. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER BROOKS. DISCUSSION. VOTE: CHAIRPERSON COLOMBO: AYE VICE CHAIRPERSON CARPENTER: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER BROOK: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER HARTMAN: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Ms. Sahlstrom distributed a document referencing information on New Urbanism and Form Based Codes. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING — FEBRUARY 16, 2011 PAGE 9 OF 9 r .. ADJOURNMENT z Chairperson Colombo adjourned the Special Meeting at 8:48 p.m. C RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: JOAN L. BROWN DEPUTY CITY CLERK APPROVED: GEORGE COLOMBO, CHAIRPERSON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the , 2011 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Regular Meeting.