City of San Antonio - File #: 21-2873

• File #: 21-2873
• Type: Staff Briefing - Without Ordinance
• In control: Planning Commission
• On agenda: 4/12/2021
• 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 East & West Connector, a Secondary Arterial Type A requiring 86’ feet of right-of way, between existing Graytown Road and existing Abbott Road, and designating an existing segment of Abbott Road as a Secondary Arterial Type A, requiring 86’ feet right-of-way, between approximately 3,250’ feet north of the existing intersection of Graytown Road & Abbott Road and existing FM 1346. 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 - East & West Connector and Abbott 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 proposed segment of East & West Connector, a Secondary Arterial Type A requiring 86' feet of right-of way, between existing Graytown Road and existing Abbott Road, and designating an existing segment of Abbott Road as a Secondary Arterial Type A, requiring 86' feet right-of-way, between approximately 3,250' feet north of the existing intersection of Graytown Road & Abbott Road and existing FM 1346.

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 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. East & West Connector and Abbott Road are both designated as a Secondary Arterial Type A on the MTP.


ISSUE:

The request is to realign a proposed segment of East & West Connector, a Secondary Arterial Type A requiring 86' feet of right-of way, between existing Graytown Road and existing Abbott Road, and designate an existing segment of Abbott Road as a Secondary Arterial Type A, requiring 86' feet right-of-way, between approximately 3,250' feet north of the existing intersection of Graytown Road & Abbott Road and existin...