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MINUTES 10-12-2016
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Commi ee held its regular monthly mee ng on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 5:30 pm in
the small conference room at the city office building.
Members Present: Cathy Frank, Vice-Chair; Jamieson Goodwin, Clerk; Dana Farr, Chair; Bob Bri ; Donna Leban
Members Absent: Jim Grossman; Amanda Holland, Roy Neuer
City Representa ve: Holly Baker, Assistant Director of Recrea on & Parks
Also Present: John and Kristen Calcagni, Paul Conner, Evan Langfeldt, Andrew Gill
Mee ng began at 5:35 pm.
1. Changes to Agenda – Removal of a few items due to a endance.
2. Approval of prior minutes – One correc on noted by Bob. Amended minutes to be sent to Holly ASAP.
3. Comments from public not related to Agenda – John C, would like to thank the commi ee for efforts.
Discussion of the Planning Commissions presenta on on the 4 poten al projects reviewed during the last
mee ng (Dorset St, Spear St, Allen Rd and Airport Pkwy). Cathy and Dana reviewed prior discussions with
Planning Commission (PC) and City Council at their posted mee ngs about ability to fund the iden fied projects
and priori ze where possible and without federal grants. Encouraged for ac ve feedback to City Council or
Planning Commission – input is always welcome.
4. Discussion: Paul Conner (Director of Planning & Zoning) –
a. Street standards discussion. Presenta on of new interac ve map online showing current and planned
facili es. Allows greater collabora on among stakeholders. This will also help to solidify street
standards. Currently 3 different sets of street standards in the LDRs for different regions of the City. New
proposal is to take categorical (Arterial – heavy through traffic, Collector – feeds for local traffic, Local –
principally serves local traffic vs through traffic) and apply more generally to city as a whole. Looking to
add Bike facili es to those plans, i.e. bike lane, rec path, and others based on size/func on of route. PC is
looking for input on this. Not a cri cal need, but would be useful around early December meframe to
allow for public comment on inclusion with amendments to Land Development Regula ons (LDR). Dana,
Cathy and Donna agreed to form a subcommi ee to review and provide input to Paul on bike and
pedestrian infrastructure within the newly reorganized street standards in the LDRs by early December.
b. Discussion: End of trip facili es – Planning Commission is, addi onally, seeking feedback on proposed
LDR changes for the following topics: Inclusion of new standards into LDRs for those facili es. Inclusion
of standards for amount of secured bike parking. Inclusion of shower facili es, or any other inclusions
that might be useful. Commission is seeking feedback on items like these based on our review of
presented proposal (some documenta on and study materials provided to Commi ee). Discussion
con nued around other things to consider in this discussion, for example permi ng and future
improvements. Is this suitable for new construc on only, or a permit applicable to change of use as well?
5. Discussion: O’Brien Farm Rd Community - O’Brien Brothers Agency, represented by: Evan and Andrew.
a. Review of Old Farm Road master plan as it stands and connec vity to rec/bike path. Recommenda ons
to add bike path to eventually end at Old Farm Rd
b. SBBPC official recommenda on to Planning Commission:
The Commi ee officially endorses the current proposal as presented this evening (10/12/2016)
with 2 modifica ons. The first modifica on is to include the connec on of the proposed Bike Path to end
of “New City Road A”, with future provisions for inclusion into the future connec on to Old Farm Rd. The
second modifica on, in regards to the proposed signalized pedestrian crossing at Hinesburg Rd, the
Commi ee recommends use of an RRFB with flashing elements on both sides of each installa on loca on
with necessary setback from traffic along the road for safe opera on.
Mo on of approve recommenda on: Donna mo oned, Bob second, unanimous approval.
6. Updates from the City: Holly Baker
a. General updates – Not a lot of new informa on. Some addi onal informa on about upcoming City
Center proposals. Update on Underwood property – current commi ee is city staff only working to
iden fy stake holders in future planning. Baycrest park development moving forward as well.
7. General Ma ers
a. Talking Points:
i. City Center vote stance – Brief discussion of proposed City Center TIF.
The South Burlington Bicycle and Pedestrian Commi ee formally endorses the ballot
measure that proposes the City Center TIF that includes funding for bicycle and
pedestrian connec vity between Dorset and Hinesburg Rd, as well as the improvement
of Dumont Park which includes new bicycle and pedestrian facili es for community
connec vity.
Cathy mo ons approval of the endorsement, Dana seconds. Unanimous approval.
ii. Midterm City Appointments – A brief discussion was held about the ability to appoint
midterm resource to SBBPC. Per City Council, that is not an op on.
iii. Dorset St. Bike/Walk email from Nancy Obeng – This item was brought up as primarily a
note that this project (Dorset St improvements between Dorset Farms and Old Cross Rd) is s ll
garnering public support.
iv. SeeClickFix: Updates regarding Dorset St intersec on at Williston Rd. – No new updates.
Discussion focused around use of the SeeClickFix resource as a private ci zen and not a member
of the commi ee. Please u lize resource as you would a private ci zen and not a member of the
commi ee.
b. Discussion: Cathy; “The BIG Picture” – Discussion around what the future of the rec path, and other
recrea onal facili es like it, will be. Currently, the commi ee would like to finalize a few useful resources
(maps, and similar items) which will help to generate a good vision or proposal for the city as a whole.
Recommenda on for commi ee members to brainstorm ideas for later discussion when those resources
are finalized. Some commi ee members will also seek input from past commi ee members involved in
the development of the path at it currently exists.
8. Confirma on: Next mee ng November 9 at 5:30.
Mo on to adjourn – Cathy, Donna second. All approve.
Mee ng ended at 7:45 pm.
Respec ully submi ed,
Jamieson Goodwin, Clerk
MINUTES APPROVED NOVEMBER 9, 2016