STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: October 13, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 8
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
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A public hearing to receive comments to amend the City of Dallas Thoroughfare Plan to (1) delete Cleveland Road between Dallas City Limits and Unnamed SE3 from the Thoroughfare Plan; and (2) change Cleveland Road between Unnamed SE3 BNSF Railroad tracks from a standard six-lane divided roadway (S-6-D) in 107 feet of right-of-way to a special four-lane undivided roadway (SPCL 4U) in 80 feet of right-of-way; and, at the close of the public hearing, authorize an ordinance implementing the change - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
Hutchins 227, Ltd., has requested an amendment to the City of Dallas Thoroughfare Plan to remove Cleveland Road between the Dallas/Hutchins City Limits and Unnamed SE3 from the Thoroughfare Plan. This proposal will be removing the Thoroughfare Plan’s requirement to build a six-lane divided roadway in 107 feet of right-of-way (S-6-D). Existing roadways removed from the Thoroughfare Plan are considered local roads and would have to be designed to the City of Dallas local roadway design standards.
The City of Hutchins has already abandoned Cleveland Road east of Dallas City Limits to assist in facilitating the proposed 750 single-family housing development. The developer is also working the City of Dallas Sustainable Development Real Estate division to abandon a section of Cleveland Road, log 50273. They cannot process the abandonment without amending the City of Dallas Thoroughfare Plan. Part of the abandonment request will be that the developer will be required to build a turnaround for the City of Dallas Cleveland Road, local roadway.
The City of Dallas Department of Transportation has requested an amendment to the City of Dallas Thoroughfare Plan to change Cleveland Road between BNSF Railroad tracks and Unnamed SE3 from a six-lane divided roadway (S-6-D) in 107 feet of right-of-way to a special four-lane undivided roadway in 80 feet of right-of-way. The purpose of this amendment is to extend the designation that was approved west of the BNSF Railroad tracks by City Council on January 28, 2015, ordinance number 29629. This prior amendment amended Cleveland Road between Bonnie View Road and the BNSF Railroad tracks from a s six-lane divided roadway (S-6-D) in 107 feet of right-of-way to a special four-lane undivided roadway in 80 feet of right-of-way. The prior amendment reflected the construction project funded by Economic Development to facilitate a development of a warehouse and distribution center. Staff would like to extend the cross-section to Unnamed SE4, to ensure a consistent roadway, for future development.
Cleveland Road between BNSF Railroad tracks to City Limits exists today as a two-lane undivided roadway with 16-feet of pavement and a varying 47-feet to 65-feet or right-of-way. This roadway does not have curb, gutter, or sidewalks. There is currently no funding to improve this section of Cleveland.
Staff recommends approval to amendment to the City of Dallas Thoroughfare Plan to (1) delete Cleveland Road between Dallas City Limits and Unnamed SE3 from the Thoroughfare Plan; and (2) change Cleveland Road between Unnamed SE3 and BNSF Railroad tracks from a standard six-lane divided roadway (S-6-D) in 107 feet of right-of-way to a special four-lane undivided roadway (SPCL 4U) in 80 feet of right-of-way.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On August 5, 2021, the City Plan Commission Thoroughfare Committee acted on this item and followed staff recommendation.
On September 2, 2021, the City Plan Commission acted on this item and followed City Plan Commission Thoroughfare Committee’s recommendation.
FISCAL INFORMATION
No cost consideration to the City.
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