HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-99-1522)-07/06/1999
RESOLUTION R-99-1522
WHEREAS, Hall-Johnson Road and sections of Bluebonnet Drive have been
identified in the City Of Colleyville Thoroughfare Master Plan as
arterial roadways to be improved to four lane divided streets; and
I WHEREAS, Hall-Johnson Road is the only east-west connector in the
Thoroughfare Master Plan between SH121 and SH26 to be
designated as a four lane road; and
WHEREAS, it is less expensive to improve Hall-Johnson Road to four lanes
than either Glade Road or Cheek-Sparger Road; and
WHEREAS, Hall-Johnson Road is the fourth most heavily traveled street in
Colleyville; and
WHEREAS, the traffic volume on Hall-Johnson Road is projected to more than
double by the year 2020; and
WHEREAS, improving Hall-Johnson Road to a four lane roadway is essential to
providing for acceptable response times for emergency vehicles
during peak traffic conditions; and
WHEREAS, Hall-Johnson Road and Bluebonnet Drive are key roadways for
providing access to the single largest remaining commercial tract in
the City; and
WHEREAS, the development of high sales tax producing properties is critical to
maintaining the City of Colleyville's low property tax rate; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is dedicated to ensuring that any roadway
improvements include safe pedestrian walkways; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that any roadway improvements should
include the finest quality landscaping plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is dedicated to ensuring that adequate sight
distance be provided at all intersections to allow vehicles to safely
enter the roadway; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is committed to providing improved roadways that
allow for protected left turns at key intersections;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
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That the City Manager is directed to arrange for the preparation of
construction plans for the improvement of Hall-Johnson Road and
Bluebonnet Drive.
That the construction plans for Hall-Johnson Road shall include a
design concept for four lane divided improvements from SH26 to a
point near the Colleyville fire station on Hall-Johnson Road; a four
lane divided section from Pool Road to a point west of Whitehaven
West Street; and a four lane undivided section for the remaining
right-of-way.
That the construction plans for that section of Bluebonnet Drive
between Hall-Johnson Road and a point near the Colleyville
Community Center should show a four lane divided section.
That the City Manager is directed to arrange for the preparation of a
landscaping plan for Hall-Johnson Road - Bluebonnet Drive that will
provide a high quality entrance to the City and a buffer between the
roadway and adjacent residential properties.
That the roadway design will preserve existing landscaping where
practical. If it is necessary to remove existing trees that can be
realistically relocated, they will be relocated to a tree farm during
construction and replanted as part of the roadway landscaping, if
appropriate.
That the design is to include safe pedestrian walkways.
That the roadway design shall provide adequate sight distance at
the intersections as defined in the AASHTO Green Book.
That the City Manager is directed to appoint a Hall-Johnson Road -
Bluebonnet Drive Landscaping Advisory Task Force to provide
advice as to the landscaping plan for the roadway improvements,
including residents and property owners along the Hall-Johnson
Road corridor.
That the City Manager is directed to provide a citizen informational
meeting when the design process is complete.
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That the City Manager is authorized to acquire all necessary rights-
of-way needed for the roadway improvements using condemnation,
if required.
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That the City Manager is authorized to sign an amended contract
with the engineering firm of Freese-Nichols in an amount not to
exceed $ 350,000.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
Passed by a vote of ..!:L ayes and -L nays and -1L abstentions on this the
IJ t/J. day of Ju I Y
ATTEST:
,1999.
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CITY OF COLLEYVIL E:
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Donna Arp
Mayor
Je Harris, TMRC, CMC
City Secretary