Title
Ordinance - A Public Hearing and First and Final Reading of an Ordinance for City-Wide Amendments to the Master Thoroughfare Plan
Requested Action
Approve the subject ordinance for adoption of the 2023 Master Thoroughfare Plan.
Recommendation
The Public Works Department/Engineering Services recommends approval of the 2023 Master Thoroughfare Plan.
Description/History
The Master Thoroughfare Plan is a long-range plan that provides generalized locations and configurations for roadways that will serve the future growth of Mansfield. This document guides development in the preservation of rights-of-way for future roadway needs. The periodic review of the Master Thoroughfare Plan ensures that the document accomplishes the desired objectives and remains a viable planning document.
In conjunction with the Roadway Impact Fee Update, staff requested the consultant; Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to investigate potential changes to the current Master Thoroughfare Plan which was previously adopted in April 2015. The proposed changes will serve Mansfield through land build-out. Although there are numerous changes recommended, these changes are all minor amendments.
The requested changes to the Master Thoroughfare Plan are a result of:
• The need to match adjacent City’s thoroughfare plans.
• Modified roadway alignments to accommodate development and/or land conditions.
• Future traffic patterns and traffic needs
In addition to the Kimley-Horn analysis, during the April 24, 2023 City Council Work Session, the Council recommended additional changes to the plan to promote mobility. These recommendations are also included in the 2023 Master Thoroughfare Plan.
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on November 7, 2022, and voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the proposed amendments. There were no public comments during the hearing.
A summary of the proposed changes and the 2023 Master Thoroughfare Plan is attached.
Justification
The proposed amendments have been modeled by our consultant through the use of Transportation modeling software. This software projects future traffic volumes on modeled roadways. During the modeling process the land use assumptions and demographics were updated to match current and future projections. The existing travel demand model was calibrated to match existing traffic volumes; this calibration allows for a reasonable level of accuracy in predicting future traffic volumes. The modeling confirmed that the proposed modified facilities are projected to operate at an acceptable level of service and with a minimal impact on the roadway network. In addition, a contract will be brought forward to the Council at a later date for Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc to perform a micro-analysis for multiple alternatives to the MTP which were discussed during the April 24, 2023, Council Work Session. This analysis will include impact and benefits along with high-level cost estimates.
The Assistant Director of Public Works - Transportation will attend the meeting to present the information and to answer the Council’s questions regarding the 2023 Master Thoroughfare Plan Update. An ordinance is attached for the Council’s consideration.
Funding Source
N/A
Prepared By
David Boski, P.E.
Assistant Director of Public Works - Transportation
817-276-4208
Public Works Department