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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation _ Environmental Advisory Committee_ Tab 05 1/8/2020Agenda Item #5. Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) STAFF MEMO Meeting: Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) - Jan 08 2020 Staff Contact: Thomas Bradford, EAC Chair Department: Environmental Advisory Committee Review of the Tequesta Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element to Address Environmental Goals, Objectives and Policies of Concern to EAC Members Memo on Review of Transportation Element Environmental Provisions VOT COMP PLAN - Transportation Element Page 28 of 46 Agenda Item #5. memo Village of Tequesta Environmental Advisory Committee To: Environmental Advisory Committee Members From: Thomas G. Bradford, Chair CC: Date: December 29, 2019 Re: Review of the VOT Comprehensive Plan; Transportation Element Environmental Provisions Comments: Attached for your review is the Transportation Element of the VOT Comprehensive Plan. I have highlighted any item that I think has environmental provisions in it. You may find other items to have environmental items in them. If so, bring them up at the EAC meeting for the Committee to discuss. Ultimately, I will need your comments on the Element, if any, in writing for the comments log. You may have noticed that my comments on this second Element reviewed already appear in the EAC Elements Comment Log provided as backup for the previous FLUE agenda item. On the face of the attached Transportation Element, I have included a number of text boxes with my comments as found in Adobe Acrobat. Some items will likely require some form of follow-up action. This review is necessary to address the one specific assignment the Village Council asked us to undertake; review the VOT Comprehensive Plan. One should use this opportunity to make recommendations for the elements of the Comprehensive Plan to be even better. The comments log, if approved by the EAC, will be transmitted to the Director of Community Development with a request that she review the materials and attend a future EAC meeting to review the first two elements of the VOT Comprehensive Plan with the EAC. Page 29 of 46 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICY DOCUMENT Goals, Objectives, & Policies : TD A K1CDnDTAT1nK1 ELEMENT - VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT I believe this is going to hi Provide a sustainable, safe, convenient, accessible and efficient multi - require V to convert to a "Complete Streets Program" modal transportation system (a system that provides for pedestrian - using proper urban street ism, bicycles, automobiles, watercraft, and transit) for the citizens of design guidelines. See FDOT Tequesta. Complete Streets Program. Objective: 1.1.0 Continue to provide an energy efficient multi -modal transportation ystem that is efficiently managed, circulates traffic safely and conveniently within the Village, reduces greenhouse gas emissions Review VOT off through strategies to reduce the number of vehicle miles travelled, and street parking provides for the safe separation of vehicular and nonvehicular traffic. regulations Policy:1.1.1 Provide safe and convenient on -site traffic flow through the implementation of the parking regulations in the land development regulations. Policy: 1.1.2 Construct or encourage the provision of multi -modal transportation These streets facilities as feasible and appropriate in the implementation of should be transportation improvements, and require sidewalks in areas of new specified. For development. example Country Club Drive is an Policy: 1.1.3 Promote traffic safety through the use of proper traffic control devices arterial road but a 25 mph speed limit and street design improvements. is not "fast." Policy:1.1.4 Restrict fast through traffic to major or minor arterial roads. Policy:1.1.5 The Village shall ensure the provision of multi -modal transportation They need to define what alternatives by requiring that facilities for bicycles and pedestrians are "facilities for bicycles and provided for in future development and redevelopment proposals and pedestrians are. Is it bike incorporating these requirements into the site plan review process. lanes and sidewalks? Or is it bicycle parking facilities at commercial establishments? icy: 1.1.6 The Village shall coordinate with the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency (TPA) in the implementation of strategies to reduce per capita Vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and discourage single occupant vehicle trips, recognizing that these programs assist in reducing emissions, traffic congestion, and the consumption of fuel. This feels like they want to This can be accomplished through municipal representation on the help these things be MPO and providing for Tri-Rail, alternative fuels, ride sharing, everywhere except in voT. alternative work hour programs, public transit, parking management Re -write. and other transportation control measures that are being continually developed as part of a Countywide effort. VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 113 Page 31 of 46 Agenda Item # How about "shall facilitate" instead of "consider?" Policy:1.1.7 The Village shall consider intermodal terminals and access to intermodal facilities, where applicable, in its assessment of future transportation needs. Is it time to introduce "micro - Policy: 1.1.8 Support Transportation Systems Management (TSM) strategies that transit?" include optimization of traffic signal systems, turning lanes, ride sharing This would include and other innovative transportation system management activities municipalities like VOT. that are implemented by the appropriate agencies within Palm Beach \ Count Policy: 1.1.9 The Village shall seek t limit greenhouse gas emissions through the Limitation of greenhouse gas implementation of strategies to reduce the number of vehicle miles emissions is also achieved travelled. These strategies may include but not be the promotion of by increased use of electric mixed use development that provides for a mixture of residential and vehicles. non-residential land uses in a pedestrian friendly environment with multi -modal transportation connectivity to other areas; promoting the use of alternate transportation modes as specified herein, including mass transit, bicycles, and pedestrianism, and; requiring Transportation Demand Management Programs as a condition for development approvals. Objective:1.2.0 The transportation system shall be consistent with the future land uses We need to see shown on th Future Land Use Map, population and densities, the Future Land emplo t patterns, and the transportation modes and services Use Map. rovided for in the 5-year Schedule of Improvements. Policy: 1.2.1 Control the connections and access points of driveways and priv to roads to roadways by requiring visibility triangles that are free and ear of obstruction. Policy:1.2.2 The Village shall construct road and street improvements and/or expansions which are consistent with the 5-year Schedule of Improvements and require developers to develop other roads required to serve their development. Policy: 1.2.3 Use signage, enforcement and other traffic control techniques to minimize the impact of "bypass" traffic on Village streets. Policy: 1.2.4 Continue to use the development plan review process to control roadway access points and on -site traffic flow; amend the Village's code provisions where necessary. Policy:1.2.5 Encourage future land uses which promote public transportation in public transportation corridors. Policy:1.2.6 Require land use, building and site design guidelines to provide for accessibility to public transit, where appropriate. 14 1 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN This means any Complete Streets Program implementation in VOT must be added to the 5 Year Capital Improvememnt Plan (CIP)first in order to be done. Page 32 of 46 Agenda Item #5. Objective: 1.3.0 Village shall coordinate its plans and programs with the plans and programs of. a. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT); b. The Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency (TPA); c. The Palm Beach County Engineering Department (Traffic Engineering Division); d. The Martin County MPO and Engineering Department; and e. Adjacent municipalities. Policies: 1.3.1 The Village hereby adopts the following Level of Service (LOS) standards for each listed facility type: Village Collector Roadways — LOS Standard C, Peak D, except for Country Club Drive, and Seabrook Road which will be LOS Standard C, Peak C; Urban Minor Arterials— LOS Standard C, Peak D; Urban Principal Arterials — LOS Standard C, Peak D. Policy: 1.3.2 The Village shall review updates to Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency (TPA) Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), and other transportation plans as appropriate, and amend its Comprehensive Plan as needed to address these plans. Policy: 1.3.3 The Village shall continue to identify projects to support and fund mobility, enhance alternate modes of transportation, and ensure connectivity in its Capital Improvements Schedule, in accordance with State requirements. These projects shall include Village -funded projects and projects funded by other agencies that will demonstrably impact its roadway Level of Service standards. Objective: 1.4.0 Provide for the protection of existing and future rights -of -way from building encroachment. Policy: 1.4.1 Establish and maintain measures for the reservation and preservation of existing and future rights -of -way and corridors by requiring such reservations and/or preservation in the site plan review process and by abiding by the Palm Beach County Right -of -Way Protection plan. Objective: 1.5.0 Encourage the use and provision of mass transitfacilities in Palm Beach County by supporting efforts established in the Transportation Element of the Palm Beach County Comprehensive Plan, and by implementing the following Policies. Policy: 1.5.1 The Village shall continue to work with the County and support Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency (TPA) efforts to increase the presence and use of mass transit services in the County through VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 115 Page 33 of 46 Agenda Item #5. modification of the existing route system, increasing services in key areas and other strategies as appropriate. Policy: 1.5.2 The Village shall support Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency (TPA) efforts to investigate the use of transit services to promote more efficient urban development patterns. Policy: 1.5.3 The Village shall not object to the County's effort to encourage the future location of Palm Tran bus routes with new developments. Policy: 1.5.4 The Village shall not object to Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency (TPA) efforts to encourage the use of rail modes of transportation, as Tequesta could be favorably impacted by these efforts. Policy: 1.5.5 The Village shall support efforts of FDOT, to the extent possible, in the development and implementation of the South Florida East Coast Corridor Study. Policy: 1.5.6 The Village shall consider all impacts regarding All Aboard Florida / Brightline high speed rail service railroad initiative to assure the well- being of the community. Objective: 1.6.0 Encourage Palm Beach County Palm Tran to provide public paratransit transportation services to eligible persons who qualify under the "Americans with Disabilities Act" (ADA). Policy: 1.6.1 The Village shall support efforts of Palm Tran to maintain an adequate fleet of sedans, vans, and mini -buses for individuals who qualify for ADA paratransit. Policy: 1.6.2 The Village shall support efforts of Palm Tran to maintain services for eligible riders with disabilities by providing paratransit services. Objective: 1. 7. 0 Support Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency (TPA) Something is missing in this coordinating responsibilities regarding transportation services for the sentence. Also, "managing transportation disadvantaged. and monitoring " is not likley to be happening. Support the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency (TPA) in its fforts to make services available for individuals qualifying under Chapter, Florida Statutes, by managing and monitoring a system of transportation operators and by coordinating provider organizations. Policy: 1.7.2 Support the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency (TPA) in its efforts to maximize the use of public school transportation and public fixed route or fixed schedule transit service for the transportation of the transportation disadvantaged. 16 1 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Page 34 of 46 Agenda Item #5. Policy:1.7.3 Encourage the County, through the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency (TPA), to coordinate with the School Board in the utilization of the School Board's vehicles for the transport of the transportation disadvantaged, when those vehicles are not transporting students (per Chapter 427, Florida Statutes). Objective: 1.8.0 The Village shall promote the increased use of the bicycles and walking as viable alternate means of transportation through implementation of the Policies below. Policy:1.8.1 Bikeways shall be given full consideration in the planning and development of Village roadways and transportation facilities and programs, and in the Site Plan Review Process. Policy:1.8.2 The Village shall provide for and encourage the development of pedestrian scaled mixed use, multi -use, and planned unit developments that incorporate and integrate transit stops, bicycle and sidewalk connections. Policy: 1.8.3 The Village shall require all new mixed -use, commercial and residential developments or redevelopment projects to address connectivity to adjacent uses. Policy: 1.8.4 The Village shall review the recommendations of the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency (TPA) Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), and other transportation plans regarding bicycle and pedestrian facilities, shall assist in the implementation of key recommendations as feasible and appropriate. Policy: 1.8.5 The Village shall work toward increased mobility in the community by providing for increased amounts of bicycle paths and sidewalks in new development and re -development areas. Policy: 1.8.6 The Village shall work toward increased Mobility in the Community by providing for increased amounts of bicycle paths and sidewalks in new development and re -development areas. Objective: 1.9.0 The Village shall coordinate its transportation plans and programs with its land use plans and the relevant transportation and land use of other agencies on a continuing basis. Policy:1.9.1 The Village shall continue to participate in and utilize intergovernmental programs, such as the Countywide Intergovern- mental Plan Amendment Review Committee (IPARC) and the Multi - Jurisdictional Issues Forum, to implement the Goal, Objectives, and Policies of the Village's Transportation Element. VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 117 Page 35 of 46 Agenda Item #5. Policy: 1.9.2 To ensure the availability of adequate transportation facilities, the Village's transportation system shall be coordinated with adjacent local governments' comprehensive plans to reflect the demand created by anticipated development. Policy: 1.9.3 The Village shall continue to work with Palm Beach and Martin Counties, the Town of Jupiter, and the Town of Jupiter Inlet Colony in order to coordinate transportation related issues, such as: (1) the locations and dimensions of thoroughfare rights -of -way; (2) strategies Micro -Transit Pilot to address multi -jurisdictional traffic impacts to assure maintenance of Project? acceptable Level of Service standards on the transportation network; (3) the future transit needs and delivery services, and; (4) the provision and operation of non -vehicular modes as they relate to intercounty travel. Policy: 1.9.4 The Village shall continue to coordinate with FDOT, TPA, DEO, Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, the Governor's Commission for a Sustainable South Florida, and other municipalities to promote sustainable transportation principles within Palm Beach County. Policy: 1.9.5 Encourage connectivity of roadways and cross connection of property with similar or compatible land uses in the Village to reduce congestion on arterial and collector roads, including bicycle and pedestrian connections, and utilize traffic calming techniques to minimize the traffic impacts on residential neighborhoods. Objective: 1.10.0 The Village shall promot "Complete Streets" etwork to increase mobility and accommodate all users, including motorized vehicles, bicyclists, public transportation, and pedestrians of all ages and abilities. Policy: 1.10.1 The Village shall review all proposed street modifications to ensure that the proposals are consistent with and support the Village's Transpor- tation Vision of providing for Complete Streets. Policy: 1.10.2 The Village shall support the implementation of the US Hwy 1 Corridor Plan in coordination with FDOT and the Palm Beach MPO Transportation Planning Agency (TPA) Policy: 1.10.3 The Village shall continue to beautify the pedestrian and bicycle paths by promoting scenic corridors in neighborhoods and commercial districts. Policy: 1.10.4 The Village shall prepare a master plan to provide for 3 different users. 18 1 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN pedestrian path and sidewalk network afe and comfortable environment for its Here is something EAC could do for VOT. age 36 of 46 Agenda Item #5. Policy: 1.10.5 The Village sh;Vh repare a bikeway network master plan in coordination the Southeast Greenways and Trails Plan. EAC can do this for VOT. VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 119 Page 37 of 46