Development News for Cibolo, Texas

CIP Project Updates and Regional Flood Mitigation Meeting Scheduled

The city council received updates on various capital improvement projects, including the Main Street sidewalk across the railroad tracks, veterans nit park renovation, FM 78 water extensions, sewer rehabilitation, utility relocation on FM 1103, and street rehabilitation packages. Progress on the Main Street sidewalk involves addressing UPR's concerns. The FM 78 sewer rehabilitation project is complete. Utility relocation on FM 1103 is awaiting bids, and street rehabilitation projects are experiencing delays due to inclement weather affecting pavement markings. A regional discussion on flood impacts and mitigation is planned for June 10th, involving various agencies including the school district, Guadalupe County, ACOG, TxDOT, and potentially UPRR.

Council Members Share Updates on Community Engagement and Future Agendas

Council members provided updates on their recent activities, including attending community events, engaging with business owners on youth investment, and participating in memorial ceremonies. Councilwoman Patterson highlighted efforts to address issues like tall weeds and debris in new developments and expressed concern about the lack of progress on outstanding issues in Venado Crossing. Council members also discussed various community initiatives, such as the challenge coin contest for scholarships, internship opportunities for students, and the upcoming Flag Day ceremony. The council also discussed future agenda items, including follow-ups on crosswalks, stop signs, and waste management feedback.

Main Street Sidewalk Project Update: UPR Identifies Deficiencies

The city council discussed the ongoing issues with the Main Street sidewalk across the railroad tracks. An update revealed that Union Pacific (UPR) identified deficiencies in pavement markings and an issue with the traffic signal at FM 78 and Main Street. City staff has installed required signage and is working on pavement markings, anticipating completion by June 12th. A meeting with TxDOT is scheduled for early June to address the traffic signal's impact on queueing at the railroad tracks, which UPR considers a safety hazard. UPR has provided plans for improvements to the railroad tracks based on the diagnostic meeting.

Steel Creek Unit 9 Plat Denied Amidst Traffic and Safety Concerns

Residents of Still Creek expressed significant concerns regarding the final plat of Steel Creek Unit 9, primarily focusing on inadequate ingress and egress, especially during flooding events. The community has only one functional public vehicular access point through Knight's Crossing, with Town Creek Way gated for emergency vehicles only. Residents highlighted that the traffic impact analysis (TIA) for this development assumed a future Tally Road connection would already exist, which has not materialized, leading to increased traffic congestion and safety concerns. Planning and Zoning denied the plat due to these concerns, while staff recommended approval. A motion to deny the plat was made, citing the lack of adequate public improvements and infrastructure to support the proposed housing units, particularly in light of the single access point and unresolved Tally Road connection.