Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Providing Support and Opposition of Various US Highway 380 Controlled Access Freeway Alignment Alternatives between Coit Road and FM 1827 Related to the Texas Department of Transportation US 380 Collin County Feasibility Study and Associated Environmental Impact Statement
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
(1A: Establish regional and infrastructure incentives to increase economic growth)
MEETING DATE: April 5, 2022
DEPARTMENT: Development Services / Engineering
CONTACT: Gary Graham, PE, Director of Engineering
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approval of Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This Resolution provides support of a freeway alignments (depicted as “Segment B” and “Segment C” on “Exhibit A-1”) and opposition of a freeway alignments (depicted as “Segment A” and “Segment D” on “Exhibit A-1”) for a portion of the proposed US 380 freeway generally between future Coit Road and Future Ridge Road based on alignment alternatives being considered by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for evaluation during the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) study phase for the project area from Coit Road to FM 1827 (TxDOT CSJs: 0135-02-065, 0315-03-053) as shown in Exhibit A of the Resolution.
• The Resolution is consistent with previous McKinney City Council resolutions (Resolution No. 2019-10-128R, Resolution No. 2020-10-147R, and 2020-12-192R) which provided previous opposition of any alignment alternative that converts the existing US 380 into a limited access freeway and provided support of US 380 freeway alignment generally between Future Ridge Road and Community Avenue along with guiding principles.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• TxDOT Conducted a Public Meeting on March 22, 2022. At the public meeting TxDOT’s evaluation matric was presented and quantified the results of their analysis.
• The public comment period is open until April 6, 2022.
• TxDOT initiated the US 380 Collin County Feasibility Study in 2017 to analyze potential roadway alternatives for US 380 through Collin County to support projected long-term growth and mobility within the county.
• Through the efforts of the feasibility study, TxDOT provided a recommended freeway alignment in May 2019.
• City Council has previously adopted Resolution No. 2016-05-064R and Resolution No. 2019-10-128R, stating the City of McKinney does not support the conversion of US 380 to a limited access roadway because of the significant amount of ROW needed for this conversion will adversely impact many existing businesses and approved planned developments currently along the corridor. Adverse impacts to these businesses and developments will also negatively influence an important portion of the city’s commercial tax base.
• Following the completion of the US 380 Collin County Feasibility Study in March 2020, TxDOT is initiating the environmental study (EIS) phase of the project. This phase of the project seeks to further evaluate the impacts of the alignments depicted in “Exhibit A” based on additional environmental factors and more thorough technical data. This environmental study phase is expected to take two years to complete from issuance of a publication of the Notice of Intent (NOI) before TxDOT can provide a Record of Decision and begin right-of-way acquisition.
• Although a resolution from the City of McKinney supporting and/or opposing alignments related to a future US 380 limited access freeway facility may not directly influence the outcome of the TxDOT environmental (EIS) phase, it provides an opportunity for the City Council to convey or reinforce its position as a governing body.
• For more information about the ongoing TxDOT US 380 Feasibility Study, visit: www.drive380.com <http://www.drive380.com>.
• For more information about the Regional Mobility Plan (Mobility 2040 Plan), visit: www.nctcog.org/mobility2040 <http://www.nctcog.org/mobility2040>.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
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BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A