CALL TO ORDER COMMISSION MEMBERS, voting: Bob Kuhn, Flagstaff Unified School District Julie Leid Nick Kraft Erika Mazza, NAIPTA Bob Mullen Gary Robbins, Chair Derik Spice, Vice-Chair COMMISSION MEMBERS, non-voting: Lt. Frank Higgins, Flagstaff Police Department Jeff Bauman, Traffic Engineer CITY STAFF: Rita Severson, Recording Secretary
PRELIMINARY GENERAL BUSINESS PUBLIC COMMENT At this time any member of the public may address the Commission on any subject within the Commissions jurisdiction that is not on this meeting's agenda. The Arizona Open Meeting Law prohibits the Commission from discussing or taking action on an item that is not listed on the prepared agenda. Commissioners may, however, respond to criticism made by those addressing the Commission, ask staff to review a matter, or ask that a matter be placed on a future agenda. To address the Commission on an item that is on the agenda, please wait for the Chair to call for Public Comment at the time the item is heard. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of August 7, 2019
NEW BUSINESS A. Boulder Pointe and Presidio cross access The Presidio, which is a development that began more than 10 years ago and is located east of Woody Mountain Road and south of Route 66. The development per the City Zoning Code and the City Engineering Standards was required to extend and connect the public street network from the Boulder Pointe development. There were concerns that construction related traffic in the Presidio would create high traffic levels on the existing Boulder Pointe roads. The solution was drafted into the Presidio Development Agreement. The agreement stated that a gate would be installed to block public access, but still allow emergency services access. After a certain amount of time passed and assuming a steady Presidio development buildout, the gate would be opened. The development for several reasons never progressed and the City established that the gate would not be opened until at least 90% of the homes in Presidio have been occupied. According to the City building permit counts as of this Fall over 95% of the buildable lots have been issued a building permit. Occupancy of 90% or more of the homes will be achieved by Spring 2020 and will be the official start of this process. For several years members of the Boulder Pointe HOA have contacted the City to inquire about the status of the gate and the process and timing of it's opening. The City has committed to studying the before and after gate traffic conditions in Boulder Pointe to identify mitigatable impacts and if necessary, propose mitigation. Staff Recommendation: Staff has prepared a brief presentation for review and discussion in an effort to create an established process for study and communication with the involved neighborhoods and the City. No formal action requested. B. Southside Community Plan - 60 day public review The Southside Community Specific Plan is being prepared by the Comprehensive Planning program in coordination with the Southside Community Association, and staff and partners City-wide. The development of an area plan is a collaborative effort that starts with the community. Over the last 2 years, the team has built partnerships with local organizations, canvassed residents and business owners. An Open House in March 2019 reviewed a first draft of potential goals, policies and strategies with the public. That feedback was then evaluated through a stakeholder committee formed by the Southside Community Association over 13 meetings during the summer and fall of 2019. Staff Recommendation: The City of Flagstaff Comprehensive Planning program requests that the members of the Transportation Commission review and provide comments on the public review draft of the Southside Community Specific Plan collectively at the meeting on December 4, 2019 and individually by February 4, 2020. C. Traffic Signal Cabinet wraps Transportation Engineering was approached by the staff representative to the Beautification and Public Arts Commission regarding the possibility of decorating traffic signal cabinets. Staff Recommendation: Informational update, no formal action required.
IV. CONCLUDING GENERAL BUSINESS A. Reports 1. Report from the Bicycle Advisory Committee: http://www.flaastaff.az.qov/index.aspx?nid=1822 2. Report from the Pedestrian Advisory Committee: http://www.flaastaff.az.qov/index.aspx?nid=1824 B. Informational Items to/from Commissioners and Staff 1. Commissioner Discussion 2. Street Lighting Update - SLEDS 3. Bike Code Revision and BikeShare Update 4. Membership Vacancies and Renewals http://www.flaqstaff.az.qov/index.aspx?NID=1886 C. Next Meeting 1. Regular Meeting: February 5, 2020 Tentative Agenda Items: 1. Transportation Tax Oversight Ordinance 2. NAIPTA Bus Rapid Transit V. ADJOURNMENT
CALL TO ORDER COMMISSION MEMBERS, voting: Bob Kuhn, Flagstaff Unified School District Julie Leid Nick Kraft Erika Mazza, NAIPTA Bob Mullen Gary Robbins, Chair Derik Spice, Vice-Chair COMMISSION MEMBERS, non-voting: Lt. Frank Higgins, Flagstaff Police Department Jeff Bauman, Traffic Engineer CITY STAFF: Rita Severson, Recording Secretary
PRELIMINARY GENERAL BUSINESS PUBLIC COMMENT At this time any member of the public may address the Commission on any subject within the Commissions jurisdiction that is not on this meeting's agenda. The Arizona Open Meeting Law prohibits the Commission from discussing or taking action on an item that is not listed on the prepared agenda. Commissioners may, however, respond to criticism made by those addressing the Commission, ask staff to review a matter, or ask that a matter be placed on a future agenda. To address the Commission on an item that is on the agenda, please wait for the Chair to call for Public Comment at the time the item is heard. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of August 7, 2019
NEW BUSINESS A. Boulder Pointe and Presidio cross access The Presidio, which is a development that began more than 10 years ago and is located east of Woody Mountain Road and south of Route 66. The development per the City Zoning Code and the City Engineering Standards was required to extend and connect the public street network from the Boulder Pointe development. There were concerns that construction related traffic in the Presidio would create high traffic levels on the existing Boulder Pointe roads. The solution was drafted into the Presidio Development Agreement. The agreement stated that a gate would be installed to block public access, but still allow emergency services access. After a certain amount of time passed and assuming a steady Presidio development buildout, the gate would be opened. The development for several reasons never progressed and the City established that the gate would not be opened until at least 90% of the homes in Presidio have been occupied. According to the City building permit counts as of this Fall over 95% of the buildable lots have been issued a building permit. Occupancy of 90% or more of the homes will be achieved by Spring 2020 and will be the official start of this process. For several years members of the Boulder Pointe HOA have contacted the City to inquire about the status of the gate and the process and timing of it's opening. The City has committed to studying the before and after gate traffic conditions in Boulder Pointe to identify mitigatable impacts and if necessary, propose mitigation. Staff Recommendation: Staff has prepared a brief presentation for review and discussion in an effort to create an established process for study and communication with the involved neighborhoods and the City. No formal action requested. B. Southside Community Plan - 60 day public review The Southside Community Specific Plan is being prepared by the Comprehensive Planning program in coordination with the Southside Community Association, and staff and partners City-wide. The development of an area plan is a collaborative effort that starts with the community. Over the last 2 years, the team has built partnerships with local organizations, canvassed residents and business owners. An Open House in March 2019 reviewed a first draft of potential goals, policies and strategies with the public. That feedback was then evaluated through a stakeholder committee formed by the Southside Community Association over 13 meetings during the summer and fall of 2019. Staff Recommendation: The City of Flagstaff Comprehensive Planning program requests that the members of the Transportation Commission review and provide comments on the public review draft of the Southside Community Specific Plan collectively at the meeting on December 4, 2019 and individually by February 4, 2020. C. Traffic Signal Cabinet wraps Transportation Engineering was approached by the staff representative to the Beautification and Public Arts Commission regarding the possibility of decorating traffic signal cabinets. Staff Recommendation: Informational update, no formal action required.
IV. CONCLUDING GENERAL BUSINESS A. Reports 1. Report from the Bicycle Advisory Committee: http://www.flaastaff.az.qov/index.aspx?nid=1822 2. Report from the Pedestrian Advisory Committee: http://www.flaastaff.az.qov/index.aspx?nid=1824 B. Informational Items to/from Commissioners and Staff 1. Commissioner Discussion 2. Street Lighting Update - SLEDS 3. Bike Code Revision and BikeShare Update 4. Membership Vacancies and Renewals http://www.flaqstaff.az.qov/index.aspx?NID=1886 C. Next Meeting 1. Regular Meeting: February 5, 2020 Tentative Agenda Items: 1. Transportation Tax Oversight Ordinance 2. NAIPTA Bus Rapid Transit V. ADJOURNMENT