2022-32 - R - Support Revised Alignment FM 1461 from SH 289 to FM 2478 06.28.22TOWN OF PROSPER, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PROSPER, TEXAS,
SUPPORTING THE REVISED ALIGNMENT OF FM 1461 (FRONTIER PARKWAY
FROM PRESTON ROAD TO CUSTER ROAD IN THE TOWN) FROM STA 177+00 TO
STA 203+00; MAKING FINDINGS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has completed the design
of the alignment of FM 1461 (Frontier Parkway) which roadway alignment in the Town is from
Preston Road to Custer Road; and
WHEREAS, the December 2017 TxDOT Draft Schematic for such alignment included a
right turn lane at Winding Creek Road; and
WHEREAS, at a meeting on February 12, 2018, Town Staff requested alternative sections
to narrow medians, and retaining walls to minimize impact on existing trees, landscape berms,
and underground water line adjacent to Gentle Creek subdivision; and
WHEREAS, on May 31, 2018, Town Staff commented again about looking at alternative
sections to mitigate the right-of-way on the south side of the roadway; and
WHEREAS, the June 2018 Schematic was approved with the removal of the right turn
lane into Gentle Creek subdivision and a significant shift of main lanes to the south; and
WHEREAS, after multiple meetings with TxDOT, it appeared that the Town's comments
and concerns apparently were not addressed by TxDOT, and design plans reflected an
approximate shift of fifteen feet (15') in right-of-way from the current centerline of FM 1461 which
disproportionally impacted the Gentle Creek subdivision on the south side of FM 1461; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council approved a resolution on April 27, 2021, strongly opposing
the proposed alignment of FM 1461 from SH 289 (Preston Road) to FM 2478 (Custer Road);
and
WHEREAS, thereafter representatives from TxDOT, the City of Celina and the Town met
in an effort to resolve outstanding concerns, and TxDOT has agreed to modify the proposed
revised alignment to shift the centerline of the proposed roadway to the north adjacent to the
Gentle Creek subdivision, thereby matching the centerline of the current roadway; and
WHEREAS, the sidewalk adjacent to the Gentle Creek subdivision was reduced from ten
feet (10') to six feet (6) and the lane widths reduced from twelve feet (12') to eleven feet (11')
to accommodate the revised alignment; and
WHEREAS, the Town is requesting that TxDOT reduce the sidewalk adjacent to the
Highland Meadows and Amberwood Farms subdivisions from ten feet (10') to six feet (6) to
provide additional green space; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council is supportive of the revised alignment and is appreciative
of the cooperation of the City of Celina and TxDOT in their efforts to address the concerns of
the Town.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
PROSPER, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1
The findings set forth above are incorporated into the body of this Resolution as if fully set
forth herein.
SECTION 2
The Town Council of the Town of Prosper, Texas, hereby expresses its support of the
proposed revised alignment of FM 1461 from SH 289 (Preston Road) to FM 2478 (Custer Road).
SECTION 3
The Town Council hereby requests that TxDOT reduce the sidewalk adjacent to the
Highland Meadows and Amberwood Farms subdivisions from ten feet (10') to six feet (6), similar
to the Gentle Creek subdivision, to provide additional green space.
SECTION 4
The Town Council hereby repeals Resolution No. 2021-23 in its entirety, said Resolution
having been adopted on or about April 27, 2021.
SECTION 5
Any and all resolutions, rules, regulations, policies, or provisions in conflict with the
provisions of this Resolution are hereby repealed and rescinded to the extent of any conflict
herewith.
SECTION 6
This Resolution shall be effective from and after its passage by the Town Council.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
PROSPER, TEXAS, ON THIS 28TH DAY OF JUNE, 2022.
ATTEST:
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Michelle Lewis Sirianni, Town Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Terrence S. Welch, Town Attorney
David F. Bristol, Mayor
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