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Item # 4.

Work Session and Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:	11/13/2018
Department:	Public Works
Pillars:	Excellence in Transportation Systems
Milestones:	Improve all modes of transportation with infrastructure in an acceptable condition and well maintained

AGENDA CAPTION:

Present and Discuss the Findings of the Addison Circle/Cotton Belt Special Area Study.

BACKGROUND:

In November 2017, the City Council approved a contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., to facilitate a special area study for two areas adjacent to Addison Circle. The first area includes the properties adjacent to the Cotton Belt Rail Line consisting of approximately 29 acres. The second area includes the 8 acres abutting Addison Circle on the east side of Addison Road from Airport Parkway to Morris Avenue.

During the study process, the consultant and staff completed a strategic assessment of the study area to review existing conditions, identify opportunities and constraints, and conduct a high-level market analysis. The team received stakeholder and community input using stakeholder interviews, four committee meetings, and two community workshops. As part of the study process, the consultant developed two alternatives for the study area for consideration before crafting a preferred development concept based on the committee and community feedback. Staff and the consultants presented the findings of the study to the Council on August 14, 2018. At that time, Council had several questions that staff and the consultant have answered.

Staff and the consultant will present an overview of the study findings and answers to Council's questions, and will then facilitate additional discussions with the Council to receive guidance on the proposed vision statement, guiding principles and the preferred development concept. Should Council approve of the study findings, staff will begin the process of formally amending the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff requests direction from Council.

Attachments
Staff Responses to Council Questions
DRAFT Addison Cricle Special Area Study Report