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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 09 17 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2014 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of Wednesday, September 17, 2014 of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee was called to Order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairperson William H. Carpenter in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Roll Call: Chairperson William B. Carpenter,present Vice-Chairperson Gary Brook,present Committee Member Kok Wan Mah, present Committee Member Don Purcell, present Assistant to the City Clerk Sean Beaudet, present Assistant to the City Clerk Antonia Della Donna, present A moment of silence was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100. Not Used INFORMATIONAL AGENDA INFORMATIONAL 200. Not Used PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Carpenter opened "Public Input". No one addressed the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Chairperson Carpenter closed "Public Input". CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING-SEPTEMBER 17,2014 PAGE 2 OF 4 CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT 300. Office Of The City Clerk Requesting The Bicycle And Pedestrian Advisory Committee Review And Approve The Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Bicycle And Pedestrian Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes. Regarding the Approval of the June 19, 2013 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes, Chairperson Carpenter stated, "Do I have a Motion?" "SO MOVED." MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON BROOK. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER PURCELL. DISCUSSION. ON A SIDE NOTE, CHAIRPERSON CARPENTER MENTIONED THAT HE WAS HOPING TO RECEIVE THE "MASTER PLAN OF BICYCLE ACCESS". MR. RANDY STEVENSON, ASLA, AICP, DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SAID THAT THEY WOULD LOOK INTO PUTTING IT ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE. FURTHER COMMENTS. VOTE: CHAIRPERSON CARPENTER: AYE VICE CHAIRPERSON BROOK: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER MAH: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER PURCELL: AYE MOTION CARRIED. 400. REPORTS Chairperson Carpenter mentioned a previously discussed Bicycle/Pedestrian connection from Northern Way to Tusca Ridge; and noted that the resident that originally objected to the connection has since moved. Chairperson Carpenter suggested working with the City and Seminole County on a plan and that he would be willing to provide information to City Staff. Further comments. Vice-Chairperson Gary Brook suggested that the Tuscawilla Homeowners Association be consulted with before moving forward with Seminole County. Continuing, Mr. Stevenson said, "If we could get a Consensus on that, I'd appreciate it. It is my understanding that you have some things you can send to Staff. I would like to look at that and put that together before — Gary (Brook) made a good point — we go to either HOA (Homeowners Association) on that." Chairperson Carpenter replied, "Definitely. I will get the materials to you and you can get back to me with any questions." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING-SEPTEMBER 17,2014 PAGE 3 OF 4 Mr. Stevenson also asked for clarification on the exact connection point. Chairperson Carpenter responded, "There's a power Easement that goes — across Northern Way..." Committee Member Kok Wan Mah added, "... It's basically where Greenbriar Lane..." Chairperson Carpenter continued, "...It would just go right down the middle of that power Easement." Chairperson Carpenter also confirmed that the connection would be strictly Bicycle/Pedestrian with the exclusion of vehicles (other than maintenance vehicles). Next, Chairperson Carpenter asked if there was any additional information about "The Missing Link"which related to the Cross Seminole Trail. Mr. Stevenson suggested that interested individuals could refer to the City Commission's Informational Agenda Item "200" specifically for this past September 8th, 2014 City Commission Meeting. With further comments, Mr. Stevenson let the Committee know that they could call him if they had additional questions. No other Reports were given. PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS 500. Not Used REGULAR AGENDA REGULAR 600. Community Development Department—Planning Division Providing The Bicycle And Pedestrian Advisory Committee Updated Information Regarding The Draft Wayfmding Design Manual. Mr. Randy Woodruff, AICP, Senior Planner, Community Development Department presented the Agenda Item by starting with a brief historical overview; and then mentioned some of the latest considerations including a modification to the agreement with National Sign Plazas (NSP), which was to include the entire City in the project, specifically the Town Center, and to improve visibility along State Road 434. Continuing with his presentation, Mr. Woodruff addressed various zoning tiers and referenced a chart with graphics displaying examples of signs. In reference to the images, Mr. Woodruff stated, "Our changes have to deal with the style of lettering that's approved through DOT (Department of Transportation) — the actual type of sign materials, the colors and in particular the number of destinations that are permitted based upon State Statute." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING—SEPTEMBER 17,2014 PAGE 4 OF 4 Further remarks continued on the contract and that it was not just for design, but also for engineered approved plans as well as maps depicting the signs' locations; and creating a consistent aesthetic in the Town Center in relation to the rest of the City. Discussion ensued on directional signage, promoting signage for pedestrians, signs on the Cross Seminole Trail, usage of "QR" codes and informational kiosks on the Cross Seminole Trail, constraining roadway segments in efforts to slow traffic in the Town Center, frontage and sidewalks relative to the RiZE at Winter Springs project, and possible distance marks along Cross Seminole Trail. PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Carpenter opened "Public Input". No one spoke. Chairperson Carpenter closed "Public Input". ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Carpenter adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:01 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: SEAT EAUDFT ASSISTANT TO THE CITY CLERK APPROVED: • , 4' .r CHAIRPERSON BICYCLE AND EDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE NOTE: These Minutes were Approved at the March 25,2015 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Regular Meeting.