City of San Antonio - File #: 17-1416

• File #: 17-1416
• Type: Plan Amendment
• In control: Planning Commission
• On agenda: 2/8/2017
• Posting Language: (Continued from 1/11/17) MAJOR THOROUGHFARE PLAN AMENDMENT: Consideration of a request to amend the Major Thoroughfare Plan, a component of the City of San Antonio Master Plan, by: (1) Realigning a proposed segment of Mechler Rd., a Secondary Arterial Type A, between existing Mechler Rd. and proposed Galm Rd.; (2) Realigning a proposed segment of the North/South Connector also known as Stevens Parkway, a Secondary Arterial Type A, between Potranco Rd. and proposed Galm Rd.; (3) Realigning a proposed segment of Marbach Rd. also known as W. Grosenbacher, a Secondary Arterial Type A, between proposed Highway 211 and proposed Mechler Rd.; (4) Designating a segment of Potranco Rd. as a Primary Arterial between Hollimon Parkway and Mechler Rd. also known as CR 381; and (5) Realigning a proposed segment of Galm Rd., a Secondary Arterial Type A, running east 1.4 miles from the proposed Mechler Rd. Staff recommends approval. (Rebecca Pacini, AICP, Senior Transportation Planner, (210) 207-4087, ...
• Related files: 16-6199, 17-1008

DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements

DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie

COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide

SUBJECT:
Major Thoroughfare Plan Amendment - Mechler Road, North/South Connector, Marbach Road, Potranco Road, and Galm Road

SUMMARY:

Consideration of a request to amend the Major Thoroughfare Plan, a component of the City of San Antonio Master Plan, by realigning a portion of Mechler Road, the North/South Connector, Marbach Road, Potranco Road, and Galm Road.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The Major Thoroughfare Plan (MTP) adopted as a component of the City's Comprehensive Master Plan generally identifies the location for major roads within San Antonio and its extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ). The MTP assures an adequate transportation network that works to move people, goods, and services in an optimal and efficient manner through right-of-way dedication for future roads. The MTP was adopted by City Council through Ordinance No. 49818 on September 21, 1978. The MTP has been amended several times through the years to calibrate and realign the thoroughfares along with development of the greater San Antonio metropolitan area. The MTP is generally built as development occurs.

The thoroughfares in this proposed MTP amendment were adopted over time in order to add in new alignments and shift previously adopted alignments in response to growth and development. Potranco Road from Loop 1604 to the county line was designated on the MTP in 1983. Marbach from Loop 1604 to the Bexar County line was designated in 1985. The North/South Connector (later known as Mechler Road) and Galm Road were designated in 1987. In 2006, Mechler, Galm, and Marbach were amended, and the North/South Connector (now known as Stevens Parkway) was designated from Galm to Marbach. In 2014, the North/South Connector was amended to realign with the built portion of Stevens Parkway from Potranco Road to the proposed Marbach Road.

Alignments within the Major Thoroughfare ...