HomeMy WebLinkAbout648-12 US 301 Preferred Route RESOLUTION NO. 648-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE CITY'S
PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE FOR EXPANSION OF U.S. 301 (GALL
BLVD.) AS BEING IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CITIZENS
AND BUSINESSES OF THE CITY.
WHEREAS, over the past several years the City of Zephyrhills has engaged the residential an
business community in a comprehensive review and update to the City's Communi
Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the citizens and businesses of the City of Zephyrhill
that the current (Gall Blvd.) U.S. 301 continue to be enhanced with two-way traffic an
operational improvements versus the DOT preferred alternative which would consist of one wa
traffic on U.S. 301 (Gall Blvd.) and 6th Street; and
WHEREAS, established businesses along U.S. 301 (Gall Blvd.) would be adversely affected b
the implementation of DOT preferred alternative because there would be no two-way loca
access, reduced vehicle trips and increased speeds; and
WHEREAS, the City's vision as expressed in the City's Community Redevelopment Pla
update recommends development and redevelopment opportunities between 6th and 7 St., whit
potentially expands the economic and financial opportunities for businesses and the City at large;
and
WHEREAS, the City has expressed that the preferred alternative is that the U.S. 301 (Gal
Blvd.) will be. transformed into a traditional commercial downtown business district, wit
operational,pedestrian and hardscape improvements where possible; and
WHEREAS, the City's Community Redevelopment Plan update recommends specifi
redevelopment implementation strategies including that street design within the CRA t
incorporate the principles of Context Sensitive Design and Complete Streets components; and
WHEREAS, the City's preferred U.S. 301 alternative will result in a more even Peak-ho
volume trip distribution across all three corridors, rather than an uneven trip distribution with th
DOT alternative with higher trips focused on U.S. 301 (Gall Blvd.) and 6h St.; and
WHEREAS, The City's preferred alternative would not adversely impact the City Histori
District.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Zephyrhills,
Florida sitting in regular session formally that:
1. The City's preferred plan is to develop two one-way pairs (6th Street and 7th Street) to
be designated U.S. 301 and to redevelop the business district on the current U.S. 301 (Gall Blvd.)
as a Traditional Downtown Business District with Gall Blvd. being transferred to the City as
two-way local street with pedestrian friendly improvements.
2. The City's preferred alternative is believed by City Council in the best interest of th
businesses.aan d: zt -pns Hof the City of Zephyrhills.
Approved and Resolved.tlils 13th day of February
Attest:
Lind_ '=D.-Roan; City Clerk Jodi Wilkeson, Council Presi e
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{ �� W. Clif cbuffie, ayor
Approved as to legal form and legal content
for the sole reliance of the City of Zephyrhills
J ph A. Poblick, City Attorney