POSTING LANGUAGE: 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 realigning a proposed segment of Kelly Parkway, a Super Arterial Type A requiring 200' - 250' feet of right-of-way, between existing US 281 and approximately 1.2 miles west of existing US 281. Staff recommends approval. (Marco Hinojosa, AICP, Senior Transportation Planner, (210) 207-4087, Marco.Hinojosa@sanantonio.gov, Transportation)
DEPARTMENT: Transportation
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Tomika Monterville, MSP
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT: Major Thoroughfare Plan Amendment - Kelly Parkway
SUMMARY:
A resolution amending the Major Thoroughfare Plan, a component of the City of San Antonio Master Plan, by realigning a proposed segment of Kelly Parkway, a Super Arterial Type A requiring 200' - 250' feet of right-of-way, between existing US 281 and approximately 1.2 miles west of existing US 281.
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.
Previous Council Action
The MTP was adopted by City Council through Ordinance 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. In 2003, Kelly Parkway between Pleasanton Rd to IH 37 was designated as a Super Arterial on the MTP by City Council through Ordinance 98282.
ISSUE:
The request is to realign a proposed segment of Kelly Parkway, a Super Arterial Type A requirin...
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