DATE: August 16, 2019
TO: Board of Mayor and Aldermen
FROM: Eric Stuckey, City Administrator
Vernon Gerth, Assistant City Administrator - Community/Economic Development
Paul Holzen, City Engineer/Director of Engineering
Jonathan Marston, Assistant Director of Engineering
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Consideration of Resolution 2019-86, “A Resolution to Accept and Recommend Approval of Amendment No. 3 to the Comprehensive Transportation Network Plan (Major Thoroughfare Plan) to the Franklin Municipal Planning Commission (08/27/19 WS)
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Purpose
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide information to the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) concerning Resolution 2019-86.
Background
In May of 2018, City staff presented and facilitated a discussion on annexation and growth policies within the City of Franklin. As part of this process, staff evaluated the different areas around the City to identify short-term and long-term growth opportunities. The Goose Creek area was identified as a short-term growth opportunity based on the availability of sanitary sewer, the new fire station and the improvements associated with Goose Creek Bypass and I-65. In addition, the Board continues to fund a significant amount of infrastructure in the area to include recently completed Carothers Parkway and proposed Long Lane Overpass. With proposed annexations in the Goose Creek Area, staff has been working on an update to the Comprehensive Transportation Network Plan.
As part of Amendment No. 3, staff is recommending the addition of Project 94 - Pratt Lane Improvements (Reams Fleming Blvd/Project 95 to Peytonsville Road) and Project 95 - New Roadway (Lewisburg Pike to Peytonsville Road). Project 95 would be an additional overpass over I-65. Based on the proposed land use/development in this area, the possibility of an interchange with I-65 and a future Park & Ride/transit hub should also be evaluated. These improvements would be subject to future annexation and would be revised as land uses and densities are established in the area.
Financial Impact
No financial Impact at this time. These roadways would be long-term priorities with the priority level increasing as land is annexed and developed.
Recommendation
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Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2019-86.