BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS LEON COUNTY, FLORIDA

PCT130112 Addition of Paul Russell Road Extension
to the Future Right-of-Way Needs Map
H. CONCLUSIONS:
Based on the above data and analysis, Planning Department staff recommends approval of the
amendment request for the following reasons:
1. The proposed amendment will meet the requirements specified by Objective 1.6 of the
Mobility Element: Identify right-of-way needed for planned future transportation
improvements and protect it from building encroachment as development occurs to
preserve the corridor for transportation use, to maintain transportation level of service for
concurrency, to improve coordination between land use and transportation, and to
minimize the adverse social, economic, and environmental impacts of transportation
facilities on the community.
2. The proposed amendment will meet requirements of Mobility Element Policy 1.6.5: The
Future Right-of-Way Needs Map shall be reviewed, and updated if necessary, every five
years concurrent with the Long Range Transportation Plan update, or more frequently as
necessary to address the growth and mobility needs of the local government.
3. The proposed amendment will be consistent with the existing City of Tallahassee
“Transportation Right-of-Way Preservation Ordinance.” This ordinance applies to land
within or abutting future transportation corridors designated on/in the Future Right-of-
Way Needs Map, the 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan and/or the Tallahassee-Leon
County Comprehensive Plan.
4. The proposed amendment will protect future planned transportation corridors from
encroachment by structures, parking areas, or drainage facilities, which has the potential
to significantly reduce future acquisition costs.
5. The proposed amendment will assist the City and County in meeting and maintaining
established level of service standards, accommodating planned future growth, and will
help assure the continued development of a safe, efficient and sustainable transportation
system for the citizens of Tallahassee and Leon County.
H. ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment #1: 2011 Future Right of Way Needs Map
Attachment #2: Proposed 2013 Future Right of Way Needs Map
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