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Home My WebLink AboutIR 8021 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS NO. 8021 ji?& To the Mayor and Members of the city Council August 8, 1996 14 0 Zil qZa Subject: 1873 The Mosier Valley Targeted Area Plan In March, 1994, The Mosier Valley Community Area Council, Inc., under the direction of Mr. Benny Tucker, submitted an application to the TAP Program. Their enthusiasm and the area's need for physical improvements led the Department of Planning and Growth Management to conclude that a Targeted Area Plan could result in real change in Mosier Valley, Area Description Mosier Valley which was annexed by Fort Worth in 1957 is the oldest black community in Tarrant County, is bordered on the north by South Pipeline Road, on the east by Hurricane Creek, on the south by the Railtran Corridor, and on the west by Raider and Greenbelt Roads. The 1990 census showed 146 residents in 52 households and a median household income of$21,000, about $5,000 less than Fort Worth's median household income. Some of the major assets in the Mosier Valley are as follows: Central location in the Metroplex, Close proximity to D/FW International Airport Bordered on the south by the Railtran commuter line (commuter rail service to Downtown Fort Worth, Downtown Dallas, D/FW International Airport, and many points,in-between) Nearby Euless golf and athletic complex (to be completed by June 1997) Close proximity to River Legacy Park in Arlington Close proximity to Metrovest Housing Development (an upscale, gated residential development of million-dollar homes to be built southeast of Mosier Valley, east of FM 157 and north of the Trinity River, in Arlington's ETJ) Construction of Trinity Boulevard that bisects the area(to be completed by summer 1999) Public water and sewer service (available at the end of 1997 - Phase 1, north of Trinity Blvd. and Phase 11, south of Trinity Blvd.) Proposed Issues and Action Plans Short Term Issue 1: Neighborhood Appearance Actions: Conduct a one week "Blitz". Educate area residents and businesses to maintain the area. Establish regular neighborhood Clean-up days. Track code violators. Use available means and funds to create additional landscaping and develop useful park/ recreation land. LTICIAL Or FT4 RECORD L C C" ffy SECREITANY W 11 llw ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER--- INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 8021 pRTER August 8, 1996 To the Mayor and Members of the City Council Page 2 of 3 WE, Subject: 1873 The Mosier Valley Targeted Area Plan Issue H: Lack of Information about Mosier Valley Actions: Organize special events, tours and a media campaign to promote the area. Highlight important landmarks, streets, and major entrances by signs and markers. Create an "HC" Historic and Cultural overlay zoning district to protect the historical and cultural assets that are located within Mosier Valley. Issue III: Poor Location and Condition of Housing Stock and Lack of New Construction Action: Facilitate housing rehabilitation and construction by Utilizing variety of available housing programs Relocation of homes to appropriate locations Promoting residential development based on the area's assets Developing incentives for potential homeowners and rental property Long Term Issue 1: Outdated Land Use Plan Actions: 0 Update the Land Use Plan to reflect the changes in the area Issue H: Lack of Basic Infrastructure Actions: Provide basic infrastructure: water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, public park land, and street repair and reconstruction. Funding options available are as follows: General Fund Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Community Facilities Agreement (CFA) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Capital Improvements Programming (CIP) Tax Increment Financing District (TIF) Recommendation Soon to be placed on the agenda of the City Council meeting is an action item regarding the Mosier Valley Targeted Area Plan. The Plan will serve as a guide for the revitalization and future deloI < the area. The recommended strategies will alleviate the proposed issues. FORT WORTH,TEXAS S ED BY T,,HE,CITY MANAGER SU 4 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 8021 August 8, 1996 To the Mayer and Members of the City Council INON11 Page 3 of 3 texas A Subject: I OT3 The Mosier Valley Targeted Area Plan It is recommended that the City Council adopt the Mosier Valley Targeted Area Plan - the Transit-Oriented Development land use option that focuses on the Railtran station at House Anderson Road - as a part of the City of Fort Worth's Comprehensive Plan, The Mosier Valley Targeted Area Plan was approved by the City Plan Commission on April 24, 1996. If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact Assistant City Manager Ramon Guajardo or Planning Director, En-ffl Moncivais at 871-8042, #Bo Terrell City Manager OFTICIAL RECORD Ily SECRUARY ff- W T ORK U, ,,,,�R,y L ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS