Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2015 - 12:  An ordinance of approval for the Roadway Functional Classifications and Truck Routes map being placed into the Engineering Standards.  (Update/Addition to Engineering Standards)

The 2001 Regional Plan included detailed maps, (Map 10: Circulation – Regional Roadway Categorization Plan, and Map 11: Circulation - Regional Truck Route Map). Map 10 was used for proposed developments by contractors, citizens, and city staff to determine roadway classifications and the associated roadway design standards. It is referenced in the Engineering Standards and Zoning Code. The new 2030 Regional Plan does not include a detailed map with functional classifications like Map 10, or a truck route map like Map 11. It was planned that after the adoption of the 2030 Regional Plan, a Transportation Master Plan would be created to cover the details missing from the Regional Plan. Developing a Transportation Master Plan is a long process, so for the time being, temporarily putting the more detailed Roadway Functional Classification Map (including truck routes) into the Engineering Standards will satisfy this need.

Along with the map, definitions of the various classifications, and a description of the truck routes will be included in the addendum (Appendix A). Providing the map, definitions, and cross-sections all in one place will help the public, developers, and City staff with locating the documents. Since the Engineering Standards make references to the old Regional Plan, these locations will now be directed to the addendum, and can be found in Appendix A.

As a result of the 2030 Regional Plan, the Roadway Functional Classification Map has been updated to match the Regional Plan. Each change made can be reviewed in the following attachment (Appendix B).

During the February 4th Transportation Commission meeting, Commission members made a recommendation of approval of the Roadway Functional Classifications Map and recommended that it be placed into the Engineering Standards with the attached changes.

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COUNCIL GOALS:
3) Provide sustainable and equitable public facilities, services, and infrastructure systems in an efficient and effective manner to serve all population areas and demographics
7) Address key issues and processes related to the implementation of the Regional Plan
8) Improve effectiveness of notification, communication, and engagement with residents, neighborhoods and businesses and about City services, programs, policies, projects and developments

REGIONAL PLAN:
Chapter IX - Growth Areas & Land Use
Goal LU.16. Establish heavy industrial areas that provide for the manufacturing of goods, flexible space, and intermodal facilities that are well maintained, attractive, and compatible with adjoining nonindustrial uses.

Chapter X - Transportation
Goal T.1. Improve mobility and access throughout the region.
Goal T.2. Improve transportation safety and efficiency for all modes.
Goal T.6. Provide for bicycling as a safe and efficient means of transportation and recreation. 
Goal T.8. Establish a functional, safe, and aesthetic hierarchy of roads and streets.
 
Chapter XI - Cost of Development
Goal CD.1. Improve the City and County financial systems to provide for needed infrastructure development and rehabilitation, including maintenance and enhancement of existing infrastructure.

Sara Dechter presented the Regional Plan Annual Report at the Work Session meeting on June 9th.  During her presentation she mentioned that in addition to the Major Plan Amendment for Map 25, a road functional classification map would be redone and added into the Engineering Standards. 

1.  Approve - Will be added to the Engineering Standards
2.  Modify - Delay the approval of the ordinance
3.  Do Not Approve - Will not be added to the Engineering Standards and will need to be addressed in the future

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