DEPARTMENT: Transportation
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Tomika Monterville, MSP
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT: Major Thoroughfare Plan Amendment - Graytown Road and East & West Connector
SUMMARY:
A resolution amending the Major Thoroughfare Plan, a component of the City of San Antonio Master Plan, by realigning a proposed segment of Graytown Road, a Secondary Arterial Type A requiring 86 feet of right-of way, between approximately 3,290 feet northwest of the existing intersection of Graytown Road and Freudenburg Road and approximately 1,240 feet southwest of the existing intersection of Graytown Road and Freudenburg Road; and realigning a proposed segment of East & West Connector, a Secondary Arterial Type A requiring 86 feet of right-of way, between approximately 4,840 feet east of existing Schuwirth Road and existing Graytown 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.
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. Graytown Road and East & West Connector are both designated as a Secondary Arterial Type A on the MTP.
ISSUE:
The request is to realign a proposed segment of Graytown Road, a Secondary Arterial Type A requiring 86 feet of right-of way, between approximately 3,290 feet northwest of the existing intersection of Graytown Road and Freudenburg Road and approximately 1,240 feet southwe...
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