HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 5832 - Master Plan - Adopt Business_Industrial Park Plan-LIA, 1998 - 04_23_1998RESOLUTION
Item #34
April 23,
NO.5832
1998
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and
directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock a master plan adopting the
Business/Industrial Park Plan -Lubbock International Airport, 1998. Said master plan is
attached hereto and incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be
included in the minutes of the Council.
Passed by the City Council this 23rd
ATTEST:
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lCaj Darnell, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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day of April � 1998.
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WINDY SITMN, MAYOR
Attorney
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Contents
Contents iu
Tables and Figures iv
Inventory of Existing Conditions
Introduction
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Existing Airport Facilities
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Existing Land Use
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Inventory of Land Use Proposals and Controls
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Economic Development Strategies, Goals and Objectives
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Interport Trade Center Proposed Development Areas
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Existing Utility System and Preliminary Needs Analysis
A13
Soils and Drainage
A21
Existing Railroad Service
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Development Concepts and Influences
Introduction
B.1
Goals for Development
B.2
Conceptual Land Use Plan
B.3
Characteristics of Various Development Areas
B.5
Development Plan
Introduction
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Northport District
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Westport District
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Southport District
C.13
Eastport District
C.17
Summary
C.20
Environmental Program
Introduction
D.1
Existing Facilities
D.1
Landscape Form
D.3
The Exterior Signing System
D.G
Summary
D.10
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Interport Trade Center Plan
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Tables and Figures
Figure
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Airport Location Map
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Figure
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Existing Airport Layout
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Figure
A3
Project Study Area
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Figure
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Airport Environs With Generalized Existing Land Use
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Figure
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Airport Environs With Generalized Future Land Use
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Figure
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Airport Development Plan
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Figure
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Proposed Interport Trade Center Development Areas
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Figure
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Utility System
A.15
Table
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Sewer Capacity Allowances for Commercial and
Industrial Areas
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Table
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Soil Information
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Figure
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Conceptual Land Use Plan
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Northport District Development Plan
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Figure
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View of Northport District Development
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Northport District Incremental Development Strategy
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Westport District Development Plan
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View of Westport District North Area Development
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Figure
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Business Aviation Center Concept
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Figure
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Westport District Incremental Development Strategy
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Figure
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Southport/Eastport Districts Development Plans
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Figure
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Southport District Development Concept
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Figure
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Southport/Eastport Districts Incremental Development
Strategy
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Interport Trade Center Conceptual Development Layout
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Environmental Enhancement Plan
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View Along Regis Street
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Identification Sign Locations
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Entry Sign Concept
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Lubbock Intwwfionat Airport iv Interport Trade Center Plan
Inventory of Existing Conditions
Introduction
Recognizing the potential for future development of Lubbock International Airport, a program has
been Initiated to direct the development of the airport and the surrounding area. The development of
this program begins with the preparation of a long-term plan referred to as the Lubbock International
Airport Interport Trade Center Plan. The Intent of the Plan Is to evaluate and effectively respond to the
Immediate and potential development demands in the vicinity of the airport. This Is to be achieved
through the Implementation of a creative and comprehensive design which maximizes the utilization
for both aviation -related and con -aviation -related development activities.
As illustrated in the following figure, entitled AIRPORT LOCATION MAP, Lubbock
International Airport is located in Lubbock County, approximately five miles north
of the Lubbock Central Business District. The City of Lubbock is positioned on a
plateau area in northwestern Texas, in an area generally referred to as the South
Plains region. Abutting the airport are several parcels of land. which have been
identified as having the potential for airport compatible commercial and industrial
development.
Being located adjacent to Interstate 27, the airport is provided with excellent
vehicular access. The passenger terminal area is accessed off Interstate 27 by way of
Regis Street and Martin Luther King Boulevard.
Existing Airport Facilities
Lubbock International Airport is served by three runways, a pair of parallel north -
south runways and an east -west crosswind runway. The primary runway, Runway
17R/35L, is 11,500 feet in length and 150 feet in width. The secondary
north/south runway, Runway 17L/35R, is 2,869 feet in length and 75 feet wide.
The crosswind runway, Runway 8/26, is 8,001 feet long and 150 feet wide.
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The passenger terminal facilities are located in the south-central part of the airport,
between the parallel runways, south of the crosswind runway. The airport's older
general aviation development area, along with an industrial development area, are
located east of Runway 17L/35R and south of the crosswind runway. Another
general aviation development area is located between the primary runway and
Interstate 27, south of Runway. 8/26. The air cargo area is located north of Runway
8/26, between the primary runway and Interstate 27.
There is a large parcel of undeveloped airport property north of the crosswind
runway, between the primary runway and Tower Road. The following illustration,
entitled EXISTING AIRPORT FACILITIES, provides a graphic depiction of the airport
layout.
Existing Land Use
The following narrative identifies the boundaries of the project study area, provides
a general description of the study area's physical characteristics and reviews existing
land use.
Airport Environs. The airport is located on the northern edge of the City of
Lubbock. The South Plains Region of Texas (which contains the City of Lubbock
and Lubbock International Airport) is characterized by flat topography and a
relatively high elevation (the average elevation of the South Plains plateau is
approximately 3,250 feet above mean sea level). Because of the flat topography,
one of the major drainage features of the. region is a system of playa lakes. Playa
lakes are natural ground surface depressions that serve as collection points for storm
water runoff. Several playa lakes are located on or in the vicinity of Lubbock
International Airport.
Within the existing boundaries of Lubbock International Airport there are
approximately 3,000 acres. A graphic summary of the area to be evaluated for the
Interport Trade Center Plan is provided in the following illustration, entitled
PROJECT STUDYAREA. The study area contains airport property, the parcels of land
adjacent to airport property which have been identified as having the potential for
commercial/industrial development, as well as an influence area which could be
impacted by, or have an influence on, the type of development on and near the
airport.
Existing Land Use. The property surrounding the airport, which is primarily
dedicated to agricultural uses, is sparsely populated. Existing land uses and the
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playa lakes within the project study area are graphically presented in the following
figure, entitled GENERALIZED AIRPORT ENVIRONS EXISTING LAND USE. The west
side of the airport is bounded by Interstate 27. On the west side of Interstate 27
there is residential and commercial development. North and east of the airport,
the land use is primarily agricultural, with some rural residential. South of the
airport, again agricultural uses dominate, with a concentration of residential
development south of Runway 17R/35L.
In addition, Texas A&M University and the United States Department of
Agriculture have facilities north of Runway 17R/35L. Also, the City of Lubbock's
water treatment facility along with the water storage reservoirs for the City of
Lubbock and the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, are located adjacent
to airport property. The water treatment facility is located along the eastern edge
of the airport, south of the approach end of Runway 26. The water storage
reservoirs are located north of the approach end of Runway 26.
Inventory of Land Use Proposals and Controls
As can be noted on the previously presented illustration, entitled PROJECT STUDY
AREA, airport property, for the most pan, is contained inside Lubbock City Limits;
however, airport property is located in the northern -most area of Lubbock and the
majority of the area north, east, and west of the airport is outside of the city limits.
Lubbock has adopted a land use zoning ordinance to guide development of
property. The City's land use zoning ordinance pertains only to the area within its
corporate limits. Because Lubbock County does not have zoning authority, the
land outside the city limits of the incorporated area of Lubbock is not controlled by
land use zoning.
The City of Lubbock and Lubbock County have appointed a Joint Airport Zoning
Board which adopted an Airport Height Hazard Ordinance to control the height of
objects in the area surrounding the airport. Lubbock International Airport, through
the Joint Airport Zoning Board, is eligible for adoption of a Compatible Land Use
Order. In addition, by state statute, the City is authorized to approve subdivision
plats within five miles of the City Limits; therefore, development of land within the
City's jurisdiction is controlled by subdivision regulations.
The two planning resources which influence the future development of land on and
around the airport are the Lubbock Comprehensive Land Use Plan 1986 and the
Airport Master Plan For Lubbock International Airport (1992). The
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recommendations of these documents are described in the following narrative and
accompanying illustrations.
Lubbock Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The Lubbock Comprehensive Land the Plan
was found to have future land use patterns which were, for the most part,
compatible with the existing development of the airport. In general, the Plan
indicates that the Airport, water supply facilities, Texas A&M Facilities, and United
States Department of Agriculture facilities will remain as public uses. To the north
and west of the airport, the predominate land use is proposed to be residential, with
nodes of commercial development. South and west of the airport, industrial uses
are programmed as the dominant land use. These recommended land uses
associated with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan are illustrated in the following
figure, entitled GENERALIZED AIRPORT ENVIRONS FUTURE LAND USE.
Master Plan for Lubbock International Airport. The Lubbock International Airport
Master Plan, completed in 1992, details not only recommendations for airside
facilities (runways, taxiways, and aircraft parking areas), but also the development
for landside facilities involved with the expansion of the airport. Landside facilities
typically consist of Passenger Terminal Facilities, Hangar Development Areas, Air
Cargo Areas along with Aviation and Non -Aviation Commercial/Industrial
Facilities, and Airport Access. The 1992 Airport Master Plan's recommendations
for on -airport land use and improvements are illustrated in the following figure,
entitled AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
Major recommendations of the 1992 Airport Master Plan include:
• Development of a new north/south runway on the north side of Runway
8/26. The new runway will initially be developed with a width of 75 feet and
a length of 5,100 feet.
• Runway 8/26 will be lengthened to 10,000 feet from its existing length of
8,001 feet, with an extension to the east.
• The passenger terminal facilities are programmed to expand in their existing
location (in the area directly south of Runway 8/26 and immediately east of
Runway 17R/35L).
• Future general aviation development is programmed to occur in the
southwest corner of the airport, between Runway 17R/35L and Interstate 27.
• Air cargo facilities will be expanded in their existing location, between the
primary runway and the interstate, north of Runway 8/26.
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Economic Development Strategies, Goals and Objectives
Market Lubbock, Inc., serving as the primary economic development advocate for
Lubbock and the surrounding area, has developed economic development
strategies, goals, and objectives. The Cornerstone Group consulted with Market
Lubbock, Inc. to help formulate an economic development plan. As could be
expected, much of this economic development planning has a -direct or indirect
influence on the shaping of the Interport Trade Center Plan for Lubbock
International Airport. Following is a listing of the goals which are the desired
results of the core development strategies identified for Lubbock. Also listed below
are the objectives which are associated with each economic development strategy.
Goal I: A Results -Oriented, Proactive Marketing Program
Objective I.A.: The organizational structure that assigns roles, responsibilities,
and accountability for the sustained economic development of Lubbock.
Objective I.B: Funding for sustained marketing and economic development
programs.
Objective I.C: Retain and expand local manufacturing and distribution
companies..
Objective LD: A comprehensive marketing program to attract targeted
industries and activities.
Objective I.E: A formal communication network among organizations involved
in the economic development of Lubbock.
Objective I.F: A pride and awareness program.
Objective I.G: Performance measurements and benchmarks to evaluate
program effectiveness.
Goal II: The Infrastructure and Environment to Attract Private Sector
Investment.
Objective II.A.:
Interstate and Highway upgrade development.
Objective II.B.:
Expand commercial and cargo air service.
Objective II.C.:
Industrial and distribution sites with physical infrastructure in
place.
Objective ILD.:
Construction of speculative industrial buildings.
Objective II.E.:
Maintain EPA's attainment area designation.
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Objective II.F.: An integrated abatement and incentive policy, which is
performance based.
Goal III.: A Technically Trained and Motivated Workforce
Objective IIIA.: Programs that actively involve the business community in
relating the educational and training needs of business.
Objective III.B.: Provide educational opportunities in technical career fields at
both secondary and post -secondary levels.
Objective III.C.: Awareness of financial aid and scholarships available in the
work place.
Goal IV.: Maximize Advantages of the Higher Education and Medical Resources
that Are Located in Lubbock
Objective IVA.: Establish an initiative that identifies commercial applications of
research and academic programs.
Objective IV.B.: Promote Lubbock as a center of excellence in medical care,
medical education, and medical research.
Several of the above listed objectives are accompanied by Action Steps, which are
likely to directly influence the Interport Trade Center Plan for Lubbock
International Airport. They include:
Objective II.B.: Expand commercial and cargo air service.
Action Step II.B.1. Continue to develop and promote Lubbock International
Airport as the major air traffic center in West Texas and Eastern New Mexico.
Objective II.C.: Industrial and distribution sites with physical infrastructure in
place.
Action Step II.C.2. Develop sites at Lubbock International Airport.
Objective II.D.: Construction of speculative industrial buildings.
Action Step II.D.1. Establish and document the need for speculative industrial
buildings and encourage construction by builders and investors.
Objective II.F.: An integrated abatement and incentive policy which is
performance based.
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Action Step II.F.1. Establish a Task Force to analyze incentive programs and to
make recommendations for an integrated policy to include abatements,
Freeport Tax Exemptions, and other financial/incentives.
In addition, the development planning for the Interport Trade Center will continue
to be coordinated with other goal statement documents developed for the City of
Lubbock and Lubbock International Airport. Two such documents are: Goals for
Lubbock - A Vision Into the 21 st Century and Lubbock International Airport -
Aviation Strategic Plan.
Interport Trade Center Proposed Development Areas
Several land parcels on, and adjacent to, the airport have been identified for
inclusion in the Interport Trade Center Plan. These parcels include:
• The industrial development area east of Runway 17L/35R, south of the
crosswind runway, referred to as the Eastport District.
• The northwest corner of the intersection of Regis Street and Martin Luther
King Boulevard, referred to as the Southport District.
• The area between the primary runway and Interstate 27, both north and
south of the crosswind runway, referred to as the Westport District.
• The area between the primary runway and the proposed north/south runway,
north of the crosswind runway, referred to as the Northport District.
These Interport Trade Center parcels are graphically identified on the following
illustration, entitled PROPOSED INTERPORT TRADE CENTER DEVELOPMENT AREAS.
Existing Utility System and Preliminary Needs Analysis
The availability of utilities is a critical aspect in the determination of how a site can
be developed. The following provides a description of the utilities available on and
around Lubbock International Airport. A diagram of existing utility locations is
provided in the following illustration, entitled UTILITY SYSTEM.
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Water. The FAA Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT), which is located north of the
crosswind runway and the Texas A&M University (TAMU) Extension Center
research facility, including the US Department of Agricultural facilities, are served
by an 8-inch water line. A 10-inch water line passes under the terminal apron and is
then reduced to an 8-inch line near the ATCT. Currently, this line terminates at the
TAMU Research Center. Federal Express and Airborne Express in the Westport
District are served by an 8-inch water line that runs adjacent to Interstate 27 and
terminates at the airport's air cargo area. The water pressure at both locations is
minimal, but above the minimum pressures required by the State of Texas. To
increase capacity for the immediate future, these two lines need to be
interconnected, or looped, to increase system pressure and capacity. Ultimately,
larger water lines may need to be installed to meet expected flow requirements.
Installing additional water lines will require boring and jacking pipe beneath
Taxiway j, Taxiway H, and the crosswind runway.
Sewer. There are no existing sewer improvements available for the northern portion
of airport property. Currently, TAMU, ATCT, Federal Express, and Airborne
Express facilities use septic systems to dispose of their sanitary sewer waste. These
facilities have relatively low flow and do not have process water disposal streams.
Septic systems for major industries locating on the north side of the airport will
probably not be adequate. Ultimately, a sanitary sewer system will need to be
installed for industrial park facilities located in the Tower Road District and the
northern portion of the Westport District. A gravity flow sewer system cannot be
extended into the areas north of the crosswind runway without the addition of a
lift station(s). The preliminary recommendation for future industrial development
in the vicinity of Tower Road is to install a lift station near the ATCT, bore and jack
pipe beneath Taxiway H, Taxiway j, and the crosswind runway, and connect to the
10-inch sanitary sewer line serving the terminal building. The preliminary
recommendation for the area adjacent to Interstate 27 would be to install a lift
station and pump to the 8-inch gravity flow sewer line adjacent to the executive T-
hangars north of the old terminal building.
The Eastport District has a fully developed sanitary sewer system. Flows from the
Eastport District are collected south of the water treatment plant and pumped via
force main to the 10-inch line south of the terminal building. The Eastport
District is the original LIA Industrial Park. The fully developed sewer system for
this approximately 240-acre area was once the home of several manufacturing
facilities, residences, and city/airport maintenance facilities. Currently, this area is
approximately 10 percent developed and is served by a 250-gpm lift station. Lift
stations are usually sized for anticipated flows. At 10 percent development, this
area has not grown as anticipated. Measurements of the 250-gpm lift station have
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shown that the two pumps in this lift station ran for less than one hour during a 24
hour period. This means that only 12,000 gallons or so were collected and
discharged from this system for the 24 hour period observed. The flow to this lift
station is from airport operations and maintenance facilities, the City of Lubbock
water treatment plant, and four manufacturing businesses. At this time, from the
observations made, a discharge rate of 250-gpm is not necessary at this location.
When pumping, the existing 250-gpm lift station uses the majority of the 280 gpm
available in the east -west line along Bluefield Street, from Martin Luther King
Boulevard to Interstate 27. Once the flow reaches Interstate 27, the gravity flow
sewer line changes to a 12-inch line and the capacity of the system is increased to
approximately 815 gpm. The east -west line from Martin Luther King Boulevard to
Interstate 27, along Bluefield, is the "bottleneck" of the gravity flow sanitary sewer
system at the airport.
There are two options to better use the available capacity in the 12-inch line that
exits the airport:
(1) Apply for a variance from the TNRCC to temporarily surcharge the
east -west line that runs from Martin Luther King Boulevard to
CInterstate 27.
(2) Install a parallel line adjacent to the east -west line to remove the
"bottleneck" from the existing system.
Another possible alternative is to decrease the discharge rate at the existing lift
station. The current pumping rate at the existing lift station is so low that the 250-
gpm discharge rate is not justified. Decreasing the discharge rate of this lift station
will provide additional available capacity for potential users of the existing sanitary
sewer system at the airport. To determine the viability of the two options
discussed above, an engineering study on the existing sewer system needs to be
performed. To fully use the existing sanitary sewer system, current flowrates need
to be measured, and the hydraulics of the gravity flow sanitary sewer system need
to be analyzed. Increasing the discharge rate from the airport could cause
significant problems downstream from the airport. The impact of the options
suggested earlier needs to be further analyzed before a single recommendation or a
combination of the recommendations is selected. Currently, all flows exit the
airport property to the south via the 12-inch gravity flow line at FM Road 2641
near Interstate 27. This sewer main is currently not at capacity and could carry
some flow from new industrial development on the north side of the airport.
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Fully using the existing available capacity of the gravity flow sanitary sewer system
at the airport will provide a temporary solution to the capacity problem that the
Interport Trade Center will eventually face. Industrial wastewater quantities may
vary from little more than domestic rates to tens of thousands of gpd/acre. The
following table, entitled SEWER CAPACITYALLOWANCES FOR COMMERCIAL AND
INDUSTRIAL AREAS, illustrates the extreme variation in wastewater quantities from
selected industrial areas. This variability is largely due to the different types of
industries present.
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SEWER CAPACITY ALLOWANCES FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL AREAS
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Year and Industrial
Source Commercial Allowance
City of Data Allowance(gpd/acre) 1 (gpd/acre)
Baltimore, Md. 1949
6,750-13,500;
7,500
135 gpd/cap, resident pop.
(minimum)
Berkeley, Calif. --
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50,000
Grand Rapids, Mich. --
Offices, 40-50 gpd/cap;
250,000
Hotels, 400-500 gpd/room;
Hospitals, 200 gpd/bed;
Schools, 200-300 gpd/room.
Los Angeles, Calif. 1965
Commercial, 11,700;
15,500
Hospitals, 0.75 mgd;
Schools, 0.12 mgd;
Universities, 0.73 mgd.
Kansas City, Mo. 1958
5,000
10,000
Memphis, Tenn. --
2,000
2,000
Santa Monica, Calif. --
Commercial, 9,700;
13,600
Hotels, 7,750.
1 Except as otherwise noted.
Source: ASCE — Manual and Reports on Engineering Practice No. 37 WPCF Manual of Practice No. 9
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When marketing industries locate in the Business/Industrial Park, wastewater
discharge rates for prospective industries must be closely monitored. As the excess
capacity of the existing sewer system is used, a major sewer improvement project
will be required. Therefore, in the long-term, the Business/Industrial Park
development on the north side of the airport may require additional sanitary sewer
capacity. Extending a trunk line from the intersection of Bluefield and Martin
Luther King Boulevard, south approximately 2.5 miles, to one of the City's major
collection lines near loop 289, could ultimately become necessary as additional
capacity is needed.
Electric. A 15.5 Kilovolt (KV) feeder currently serves the ATCT and TAMU. This
overhead service runs parallel to and north of the crosswind runway to the ATCT
immediately north of the airport property. It then extends northward along Tower
Road to TAMU then back to the west to Interstate 27. This circuit, LP&L NE 5-15,
could be upgraded as needed to support any business or industry locating in the
Northport District. It is the desire of LP&L to install a duct bank east of the
crosswind runway, before the runway is extended to the east, to better serve the
Northport District.
Gas. There are two major high-pressure gas transmission pipelines that cross the
Northport District development area. The 12-inch and 21-inch gas lines, which
cross the area, currently operate at pressures of 720 psi and 575 psi respectively. A
2-inch gas line, which taps into these high-pressure transmission lines, serves the
ATCT. Industries locating to the Northport District should have access to adequate
gas service from the high-pressure transmission lines.
Telecommunications. Access to state-of-the-art telecommunications services has
become a competitive necessity for industries of all types. Telecommunications
differ from other utilities, in that true competition is possible today in the local
telephone business. Having multiple services providers to choose from can be
expected to become a significant decision factor for industry in selecting a location.
The existence of any competition in Lubbock should be considered for use in
marketing of the Interport Trade Center. Competition on any scale encourages
more responsive service from the incumbent provider than may be expected in a
monopoly environment. For the above reasons, any action the City can take to
encourage local telephone competition should serve to make the City more
attractive as a potential location for industry. Such actions could include providing
capacity, e.g. conduit space or even dark fiber, to all requesting carriers on an open
network basis. This allows competitors to more easily enter the market by not
having to bear the prohibitive costs of building their own transport facilities.
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A major factor that must be considered by the City before pursuing some of the
options described above is the 1995 Texas Telecom Act, which prohibits municipal
"direct or indirect" involvement in the provision of telecommunications services.
The law appears to be shaky on constitutional grounds, and the Federal Telecom
Act of 1996 seems to preempt the Texas law, but a legal decision will be required to
declare it invalid.
Telecommunications requirements of businesses vary greatly by industry. However,
today typical business telecommunications requirements can be met with services
delivered over copper pairs. The maximum practical speed deliverable (today) over
copper pairs is a T1 rate 0.544 Mbps), which will support voice and data services
such as Frame Relay. For certain broadband services, such as high quality video or
very high speed data connectivity like ATM, fiber optics cable is required to deliver
DS3 rates (45 Mbps) and up. The demand for these broadband services will
continue to rapidly increase for the foreseeable future. The deployment of fiber to
the Industrial Park will allow the rapid establishment of any telecom service
requested by a business. Southwestern Bell Telephone has made a preliminary
indication that construction of fiber to the Northport District could take several
months. If this time frame is not acceptable, then other avenues will need to be
pursued.
Specific issues, which will require further study, include the following:
1. The possibility of taking advantage of construction of other utility
facilities to the Industrial Parks by including conduit for future fiber
to be pulled through.
2. Obtaining the A&M easement required for construction, or
exploration of other ROWs, such as for the railway spur.
3. The existence of a Southwestern Bell Telephone exchange boundary
through the middle of the Northport District, which may require
PUC approval for SWB to serve the entire district from a single
exchange.
4. Design of fiber and copper facilities to each lot in the Interport
Trade Center from a central, common access area to facilitate easy
interconnection with various local service providers. Depending on
the type of industry and their specific telecom needs, a common
satellite dish farm area could also be provided.
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Salts and Drainage
Soils. The land in the vicinity of the Northport District is nearly level to gently
undulating plain, interrupted by playa lake depressions to the east and north. The
soil survey of Lubbock County indicates that there are mainly two types of soil that
will be encountered in this area, Acuff and Olton. Acuff has a unified soil
classification of CL, a moderate plasticity index (PI) ranging from 10-16, with 51-
70% of the tested material passing the number 200 sieve. Olton also has unified
soil classification of CL, a moderate PI ranging from 8-18 and 55-80% of the tested
material passing the number 200 sieve. These soils generally rate as fair as subgrade
materials. Soils with PIs greater than 15 generally need some type of stabilization to
increase foundation support capabilities.
In localized depressions or playas, Randall clay is present. Randall clay has a high PI
ranging from 22-45, with 75-98% of the tested sample passing the number 200
sieve. Randall clay is a highly expansive soil that should be stabilized with lime or
other additives if encountered. Because of the large size of the area available for
development in the vicinity of Tower Road, and the fact that the natural local
drainage system is a series of playa lakes, these localized playas or depressions where
high PI soils occur should not be considered for development.
4 The following table, entitled SOIL INFORMATION, provides a summary of the soils,
their classifications, and their engineering properties for the other areas in this study:
the Westport District, the Eastport District and the Southport District.
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Table A2
SOIL INFORMATION
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Area and
Soil Name
Class
PI
% Passing
# 200 Sieve
Subgrade
Rating
SOUTHPORT
Estacado
CL
8-20
51-90
Fair
Lofton
CL
15-25
70-90
Poor
Olton
CL
8-18
55-80
Fair
WESTPORT
Acuff
CL
10-16
51-70
Fair
Amarillo
SM, SM-SC
NP-4
15-35
Good
Estacado
CL
8-20
51-90
Fair
Randall
CL, CH
22-45
75-98
Poor
EASTPORT
Acuff CL
10-16
51-70
Fair
Amarillo SM, SM-SC
NP-4
15-35
Good
Estacado CL
8-20
51-90
Fair
Olton CL
8-18
55-80
Fair
SOILS CLASSIFICATION KEY
CL lean days, sandy days or gravelly days
SM silty sand or silty gravelly sand
SC clayey sand or clayey gravelly sand
CH fat days
Existing Railroad Service
Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) has a main line track north of the airport, east
of Interstate 27, that crosses beneath the interstate near Farm to Market Highway
1294. A track to serve industrial development in the Northport District could start
at a switch point approximately 3,500 feet north of FM 1294. BNSF would
construct the proposed turnout from the point of switch to the clearance point.
This new rail will require two roadway grade crossings before entering the
Northport District of the Interport Trade Center development area.
A number of years ago, an existing spur served the Eastport District. This spur was
abandoned and removed and has not been available or used for some 15 years.
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Development Concepts and Influences
Introduction
The purpose of this section is to evaluate the various concepts and Influences that are the basis of the
proposed land use recommendations for the Interport Trade Center Plan. This process Includes the
Identification of potential development sites, which will be analyzed as to their appropriateness for
both aviation or non-avlation uses. In addition, several basic assumptions have been established
which are Intended to both direct future development and support the various considerations on
which the Plan has been based. These assumptions, which focus on growth, are dependent upon
aggressive site enhancement and development, and directly relate to and support community needs
for economic and physical development.
The first assumption focuses on the relationship between Lubbock International
Airport and the City of Lubbock. This relationship creates an opportunity for the
development of an integrated facility to support aviation, which incorporates
commercial and industrial expansion, positively impacting the overall economic
development of the community. Provisions are to be taken in the formulation of
this Plan to encourage the complementary development of both aviation and non -
aviation uses. The future development of the airport and surrounding area should
be planned and coordinated in a manner to enhance all mutually beneficial
development opportunities.
The second planning assumption focuses on the commitment to maintain an
aesthetically pleasing, quality development, accommodating as many uses as
possible, while enhancing the character of the site. This commitment will be
reviewed with respect to possible traffic generators, existing and proposed vehicular
circulation routes, rights -of -way, and pedestrian circulation. Landscaping and other
amenities should be programmed to enhance the site and reinforce the individual
development areas as an integral part of the entire development.
The third assumption focuses on flexibility, variety, and phasing. The basic goal of
the Plan is to formulate a strong identity for the Interport Trade Center, along with
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the Airport. In addition, a well coordinated plan offers both variety and flexibility
within the individual development areas, while reinforcing the design continuity of
the overall plan.
Goals For Development
Accompanying these assumptions are several goals, which have been established for
purposes of directing the Plan and its content and establishing guidelines for future
development. These goals take into account several considerations including safety,
capital improvements, land use compatibility, public interest, and community
recognition and awareness.
It is the intent of this Plan to:
• Provide effective direction for the future development of Lubbock
International Airport and its surroundings through the preparation of
a sound plan, which will provide development guidelines compatible
with all existing and future development.
• Plan for the development of the property in a manner that will be
environmentally compatible with the surrounding area and in concert
with the environmental standards of the City of Lubbock.
• Provide a source of long-term income for Lubbock International
Airport and the City of Lubbock.
• Accommodate future development in a safe and efficient manner by
providing proper facilities, utilities, and activities on or near the site.
• Provide development standards for the Interport Trade Center that
are compatible with Airport and City of Lubbock goals and
development standards.
• Maximize the site's internal and external appearance through
landscape design, maintenance of facilities, and development
standards.
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Conceptual Land Use Plan
The primary influences, which have been taken into consideration in formulating
the conceptual land use plan for the Lubbock International Airport Interport Trade
Center, are listed below. Several of these influences were described in detail in the
preceding chapter, entitled Inventory of Existing Conditions. These influences
include:
The Layout of Existing and Proposed Airport Facilities. As stated
previously, it is a basic assumption of this study that the plan for the
Interport Trade Center will complement and support the continued
operation, improvement, and expansion of Lubbock International
Airport. The plan for the Interport Trade Center includes
consideration of Federal Aviation Administration specified setbacks
and line -of -site criteria required for the safe and efficient utilization
of the existing and potential airport facilities.
• Taxiway Access. Certainly, one of the major development advantages
which will be offered by this Interport Trade Center is its ability to
provide sites with access to the airport's taxiway and runway systems.
• Roadway Access. The close proximity of Interstate 27, along with
good street access from the Interstate to both the north and south
sides of airport, provides excellent vehicular accessibility.
It should also be noted that consideration is being given to the
construction of an interstate -class highway which would connect
Mexico with the Texas high plains, including Lubbock, and then
north to Denver, the northwest United States and Canada. This
potential super -highway connection with Mexico and the nation-
wide Interstate Highway system could supplement the justification
for additional opportunities for the Lubbock International Airport
Interport Trade Center (e.g. Foreign Trade Zone, etc.)
• Railroad Access. An important aspect of the Park's infrastructure
system is the ability to support businesses which require railroad
access. An analysis of alternatives indicates that the most feasible
area into which railroad service can be provided is the Northport
District.
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Utilities Availability. To a certain degree, there is an assumption that
utilities must be available or development cannot occur. At this
conceptual point in the planning study, it is important to note the
relative difficulty required to provide necessary utilities to the various
development areas.
Playa Lakes/Drainage. The primary storm water drainage features in
the vicinity of the airport are Playa lakes. If possible, development
should be avoided which will directly impact a Playa lake area (i.e.,
development which will involve grading work inside a Playa lake's
storage area). Where this type of development cannot be avoided,
City of Lubbock requirements for Playa lake reclamation/alteration
must be followed.
Soils. In general, the soils on and around airport property are
acceptable for construction, although specific site soil investigations
should be conducted before the design of improvements. The
localized playas and depressions where high PI soils occur should not
be considered for development.
• Existing On -Site Structures and Uses. Several of the areas identified
for Park development have extensive existing infrastructure in the
form of streets, utilities, and existing buildings. The ability to
continue to use or reuse the various existing infrastructure elements
are key considerations in the layout of future Park facilities.
Existing Environs Land Use. The existing land uses surrounding the
airport are for the most part compatible with potential Interport
Trade Center land uses. However, where proposed development
could conflict to some degree with surrounding land uses, the layout
of the Interport Trade Center uses should accommodate a buffer
zone between dissimilar uses.
Visibility. Some uses demand, or at least benefit from, a site that
has good visibility to and from the surrounding highway and major
street system. For the Lubbock International Airport Interport
Trade Center, visibility considerations revolve around Interstate 27
and the passenger terminal access roadways (Martin Luther King
Boulevard and Regis Street).
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Lot Layout. Because no specific prospective tenants have been
identified for the Interport Trade Center, the lot layout proposed in
this Plan emphasizes flexibility. The goal is to provide a range of
parcel sizes and shapes to accommodate a variety of uses. A curving
street layout that provides wedge-shaped and irregular parcels, with
varied depths and widths, maximizes development potential and
provides interest; however, for this Plan the influence of the existing
roads and the Airport's runways will dictate a linear development to a
great degree.
Although there are no standard lot sizes, lots of 200 to 300 feet deep
have been found to be practical for a range of uses. It will also be
desirable to provide some larger lots, 500 feet or more deep. These
larger lots will be particularly necessary in the vicinity of the rail spur
and to provide adequate development area for aviation use sites
which require aircraft access. The larger lots also provide flexibility
because they can be subdivided in the future if no single user
materializes.
Most importantly, individual lots are laid out to take advantage of
each site's natural assets, access, infrastructure, and existing
development characteristics.
With these influences as background, a CONCEPTUAL LAND USE PLAN has been
formulated and is illustrated on the following page.
Characteristics of Various Development Areas
Eastport District. This district is located just east of the Runway 17L/35R and south
of Runway 8/26. The district is located south of the Runway Protection Zone
associated with the south end of future Runway 17L/35R; however, structure
heights in the area should be closely monitored to prevent approach obstructions to
future Runway 35R. The district contains approximately 160 acres and is owned as
part of airport property. Other district characteristics are:
No taxiway access is programmed for this district.
Existing roadway access is in place. Bluefield Street provides access from
Martin Luther King Boulevard to an existing grid system of streets serving
the district. This existing roadway system will require extensive
improvement as development occurs. In addition, it should be a goal to
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make use of the existing street grid to the extent practical. However, existing
streets may be closed to accommodate tenant requirements.
• No railroad access is programmed.
• Water, sewer, electric, and gas are available. Utility capacities appear to be
adequate to accommodate short-term growth. Long-term growth may
require some capacity enhancements.
• Preliminary analysis indicates no serious drainage or soil problems in the
district.
• There are several existing on -site structures. Depending on existing use and
condition, the existing structures should be classified for continued use, as
potentially reusable, or for demolition.
• Surrounding land use is compatible with Interport Trade Center
development.
• The Eastport District has low visibility from the highway/major street
system.
• The lot layout in the Eastport District utilizes the existing street system as its
basis.
Southport District. The district is located on the northwest corner of the
intersection of Regis Street and Martin Luther King Boulevard. The site is east of,
and adjacent to, the Runway Protection Zone associated with the approach to
Runway 35L. Particularly in the area adjacent to the Runway Protection Zone,
height of proposed structures should be closely monitored to assure that there no
conflicts with the FAA's approach obstruction criteria. The district contains
approximately 120 acres and is owned as part of airport property. Other District
characteristics include:
• No taxiway access is programmed for this district.
• Existing roadway access is provided by Regis Street and Martin Luther King
Boulevard. The construction of an internal roadway access system to serve
the district will be required.
• No railroad access is programmed.
• Water, sewer, electric, and gas are available in the vicinity of the district.
Utility capacities appear to be adequate to accommodate short-term growth.
Long-term growth may require some capacity enhancements.
• Preliminary analysis indicates no serious drainage or soil problems in the
district.
• The district is currently undeveloped.
• Surrounding land use is, for the most part, compatible with Business/
Industrial Park development. As a visual enhancement to delineate the
district, areas adjacent to Martin Luther King Boulevard and Regis Street
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should receive a special perimeter landscape treatment. This treatment will
also act as a buffer.
The Southport District has high visibility from the major street system. In
particular, the district has highly visibility to traffic accessing the passenger
terminal area.
The lot layout for this district emphasizes flexibility and variety through the
use of a curving internal roadway system design. Because of the district's
close proximity to, and excellent visibility from, the passenger terminal access
roadways, the lot layout features a site suitable for hotel construction.
Westport District (South). This district is located west of Runway 17R/35L and
south of Runway 8/26. Because the district is primarily located west of the existing
aviation use development area, potential interference with existing or proposed
airport facilities is minimal. Proposed development should, however, be carefully
evaluated to prevent the creation of airspace obstructions. This district contains two
development zones. The first is the area immediately surrounding the old
passenger terminal building. The second is the strip of land directly adjacent to
Interstate 27. The district contains approximately 60 acres and is owned as part of
airport property. Other district characteristics are:
• Taxiway access will continue to be available to the old terminal. No taxiway
access is programmed to the interstate strip.
• For the most part, existing roadway access is in place. Additional roadway
access facilities will be limited to drives and parking serving individual sites.
• No railroad access is programmed.
• Water, sewer, electric, and gas are available. Utility capacities appear to be
adequate to accommodate short-term growth. Long-term growth may
require some capacity enhancements.
• Preliminary analysis indicates no serious drainage or soil problems in the
district.
• The only existing structure in this district is the old terminal building. This
building occupies a valuable development area adjacent to an existing heavy
aircraft parking apron. Depending on future tenant demand, the old
terminal can either be renovated or, demolished and replaced with new
construction.
• Surrounding land use is compatible with Interport Trade Center
development.
• The Westport District has high visibility from Interstate 27.
• The lot layout in the Westport District utilizes the existing street system as
its basis. For the interstate frontage lots, the goal is to provide a lot depth
and width of between 200 and 300-feet.
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Westport District (North). This district is located west of Runway 17R/35L and
north of Runway 8/26. This district includes the airport's existing air cargo
facilities and includes the area between the parallel taxiway system on the west side
of Runway 17R/35L and the frontage road on the east side of Interstate 27.
Development in this district will be required to respect the setback requirements
created by the proposed future parallel taxiway (Taxiway L) future apron
considerations, along the critical areas surrounding FAA transmitters and the
instrument landing system equipment. In addition, proposed development should
be carefully evaluated to prevent the creation of airspace obstructions. This district
also contains two development zones. The first is the area immediately adjacent to
the taxiway system. The second is the area directly adjacent to Interstate 27. The
district contains approximately 190 acres and is owned as part of airport property.
Other district characteristics are:
• Taxiway access will be available to sites adjacent to the taxiway. No taxiway
access is programmed for the interstate frontage zone.
• The interstate frontage road is an important part of the access system serving
this district. Another north/south roadway is programmed which will divide
the interstate frontage zone from the taxiway frontage zone.
• No railroad access in programmed.
• Water, electric, and gas are available and appear to have adequate capacity to
accommodate short-term growth. The city's sanitary sewer system is not
presently available to this District. The type and amount of development
within the northern portion of the Westport District will be limited until
sanitary sewer service is provided. Provision of sewer service will require a lift
station. The nearest existing sanitary sewer line is located adjacent to the
executive T-hangars north of the old terminal building.
• Preliminary analysis indicates no serious drainage or soil problems in the
district.
• Existing development within the district to be considered in the planning of
future facilities includes the cargo facilities and FAA transmitters.
• Surrounding land use is compatible with Interport Trade Center
development.
• The Westport District has high visibility from Interstate 27.
• The lot layout is based on several factors. These include: setback
requirements related to the runway and taxiway system; location of existing
structures (i.e., air cargo facilities); and the need for larger and deeper lots
adjacent to the taxiway system to accommodate aircraft access/parking
requirements. For the interstate frontage lots, the goal is to provide a lot
depth of between 200 and 300 feet. For the taxiway frontage lots, a 500 foot
depth is considered minimum.
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Northport District. This district is located between the existing Runway 17R/35L
and Future Runway 17L/35R, north of the crosswind runway. The Northport
District is essentially undeveloped. The ATCT is on the southern border of the
district. Consideration of ATCT line -of -sight requirements will be a critical element
in the determination of structure height limitations within this district. Future
development within the Northport District will be required to respect the setback
requirements created by future Runway 17L/35R and its parallel taxiway system, as
well as the setback requirements of existing Runway 17R/35L. The district contains
approximately 220 acres, with an additional 230 acres being located on the east side
of Tower Road which could be developed as Phase Two of the Northport District.
Other district characteristics are:
• The opportunity for specific sites to be provided with taxiway access will be
preserved for all areas directly adjacent to existing or proposed taxiways.
• Access to the site is provided by way of Tower Road, via FM 1294 and
Interstate 27. In addition, a new access roadway will be constructed to
connect the Westport and Northport Districts. The construction of an
internal roadway access system to serve the district will be required.
• Railroad access is programmed for the Northport District by way of a new
railroad spur from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe main line north of the
airport.
• Because of the existing high-pressure gas line adjacent to the district,
adequate gas service capacity is available. Electric service can be upgraded as
required. The district has existing water service via an 8-inch line terminating
at the ATCT. This ATCT line will need to be interconnected with the existing
8-inch line on the west side of Runway 17R/35L to provide pressure and
capacity enhancements to accommodate additional development.
Ultimately, a larger water line serving the district may be required. The city's
sanitary sewer system is not presently available to this district. Without
sanitary sewer service, the potential for development within the Northport
District is very limited. A preliminary investigation indicates that to provide
sanitary service, a lift station will be required which will pump sewage into a
new sewer line extending under the crosswind runway and parallel taxiway
systems and then connect to the existing 10-inch sanitary sewer line serving
the terminal building. Ultimately, extensive Interport Trade Center
development in the Northport District may require additional capacity in the
form of a trunk line extending south from airport property to one of the
City's major collection lines near Loop 289.
• Preliminary analysis indicates no serious drainage or soil problems in the
district, if development is avoided in the existing playas and depression areas
where high PI soils occur.
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• With the exception of the ATCT, there is very little existing development
within the Northport District, which is primarily made up of lands in
agricultural uses. ATCT requirements for line -of -sight to aircraft movement
areas will influence the layout of the Northport District and the height of
proposed structures.
• Surrounding land use is for the most part compatible with Interport Trade
Center development. As a visual enhancement to delineate the district, areas
adjacent to the northern border of the Interport Trade Center should receive
a special perimeter landscape treatment. This treatment will also act as a
buffer.
• The Northport District has low visibility from the highway/major street
system.
• The lot layout for this District emphasizes flexibility and variety through the
use of a curving internal roadway system design. The influence of Tower
Road and the Airport's runway/taxiway system, however, will dictate a
somewhat linear development. The lot layout is based on several other
factors. These include: setback requirements related to the runway and
taxiway system; the need for larger and deeper lots adjacent to the taxiway
system and adjacent to the railroad; and avoiding development in Playa
areas. The goal is to provide minimum lot depths of 300 feet, with railroad
and taxiway frontage lots being 500 feet deep or more. Where lots adjacent
to the railroad might be restricted in their depth, widths are increased to
maximize rail frontage.
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Development Plan
Introduction
The purpose of this section is to describe In detail the proposed development which is recommended
for the Lubbock International Airport Interport Trade Center. This will Include a basic description of
the land uses to be Included within each development area, recommended site access,
recommended future site uses, the proposed site enhancement program, and Implementation
strategies. Since the project will be developed over a long period of time, the plan proposes
Implementation strategies that can respond to demand and economic forces that will ultimately shape
the project's development. Although a unified and harmonious development approach is
recommended for the entire airport along with the Interport Trade Center, because of existing land
uses, phasing and development potential, this document will continue to break out the description of
proposed development Into the four districts Identified in the previous chapter. the Northport District,
the Westport District, the Southport District, and the Eastport District.
Northport District
At this time, the Northport District is almost entirely undeveloped. Only the
western portion of the District, which is presently owned by the airport, has been
identified for initial development. In addition to roadway access, the district is
programmed for future rail access and can be provided with taxiway access from
the existing parallel taxiway system on the east side of Runway 17R/35L. Taxiway
access can also be provided to the taxiway system proposed for future Runway
17L/35R. The primary consideration for the layout of the Northport District is the
proper accommodation of three transportation systems (road, rail, and air).
Phasing of proposed development, utilities availability, and drainage patterns are
also critical elements considered in the layout of the District. A schematic plan of
the proposed Northport District layout is provided in the following illustration,
entitled NORTHPORT DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
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Environmental Program
Introduction
This Environmental Program addresses those elements that influence the aesthetic image of a
development along with its visual organization. These elements are analyzed and recommendations
are made to establish the character of the Interport Trade Center and its spatial structure. The spatial
structure defines the basic relationship of land use, circulation, and open space within a
development. It is intended to reinforce the relationship between the various sites by careful
arrangement of views, building placement, and landscape treatment. Entrances, signing, vehicular
circulation, and landscaping are among the considerations of the Environmental Program. The
recommendations of the Environmental Program are graphically depicted In the following illustration,
Figure 01, entitled ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT PLAN, and reflect the development goals
previously discussed, encouraging unity and compatibility of future development.
Existing Facilities
There are several recommendations pertaining to improvements to existing facilities
which, when complete, will enhance the aesthetics of the site and improve the
general visual appeal of the area. These recommendations include:
Demolition. The airport should pursue the demolition and removal
of structures which are beyond their useful life. This will help
present the proper "quality development business campus" image for
the site, which is necessary to attract tenants interested in occupying
a high quality structure.
Street Improvements & Site Maintenance. The airport should
continue its emphasis on excellent site maintenance. Many roadway
improvements will be required as Interport Trade Center
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Types of Development Expected. The Northport District will accommodate large lot
sizes and, thus, development types which require large sites. It is anticipated that
development within this district will be primarily industrial, office/commercial, and
warehousing/distribution facilities.
Access. The Northport District is programmed for an access system that will involve
the development of an improved roadway access system, the provision of railroad
access, and the provision of the ability to utilize the adjacent taxiway system.
Railroad. The proposed layout of the Northport District for future development is
influenced significantly by the alignment of the future railroad. To minimize
impacts on adjacent land uses, the railroad will enter airport property from the
north in the area directly adjacent to the existing fence on the east side of Taxiway
M. The proposed alignment then specifies that the railroad will proceed diagonally
in a southeast direction, to approximately the center of the area between Tower
Road and Taxiway M, where a north/south alignment has been assumed. The
diagonal portion of the alignment will allow the railroad to avoid any problems with
line -of -sight considerations associated with the operation of the Air Traffic Control
Tower. This alignment, in the approximate center of the existing airport -owned
property on the east side of Taxiway M, will maximize flexibility in being able to
accommodate future specific site layout requirements.
Roadway System. The proposed roadway layout is also intended to maximize the
flexibility to accommodate future requirements of specific users. Although a
curvilinear layout of streets and lots is desirable, in many areas of the Northport
District a grid pattern is required to work with the adjacent Taxiway system, the
proposed railroad layout, and Tower Road. A new roadway along the northern
airport property line, which will connect the Westport and Northport districts, is
also programmed. It is recommended that the roadway system in the Northport
District be developed to City of Lubbock Type I Industrial standards (see Lubbock
Thoroughfare Plan 1986).
Taxiway System. Access to the taxiway system will be available to the development
parcels on the west side of the district, which have frontage adjacent to existing
Taxiway M and to those lots on the south side of the district, which have frontage
adjacent to Runway 8/26. There is also potential taxiway access along the east side
of the district for lots adjacent to proposed Runway 17L/35R. Because of Air
Traffic Control Tower line -of -sight considerations, the allowable height of any
development adjacent to the existing or proposed aircraft movement areas on the
airport will need to be carefully analyzed during the preliminary design stage for
the specific facility that is being contemplated.
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Lot Layout. The conceptual lot layout for the Northport District is based on
providing development sites that have a minimum depth of 300 feet, with railroad
and taxiway frontage lots being 500 feet deep or more. The design concept
character of the District is illustrated in the following figure, entitled VIEW OF
NORTHPORT DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT.
Other Influences. There are several other influences that play a role in the layout
design of the Northport District.
Airport Safety, Obstruction, and Visibility Setbacks. As mentioned above, a portion
of the Northport District is impacted by Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) line -of -
sight restrictions. Development in the southeast corner of the site may be restricted
by runway visibility zone restrictions (these restrictions are only in effect if Runway
8/26 and Runway 17R/35L cross - a situation which will not exist in the future).
ATCT line -of -sight requirements are based on providing an unobstructed view of all
aircraft operating surfaces (runways and taxiway pavement areas) from the control
tower cab. In addition, because the District is located adjacent to an airport, there
is a set of building height restrictions and safety setbacks that must be respected.
None of the proposed development area within the Northport District is situated
where airport -related safety setback or obstruction clearance requirements are
expected to greatly influence future development.
Drainage. There is one playa lake area contained in the Northport District. This
playa lake area is recommended to remain undeveloped.
Incremental Development. The accommodation of a practical phased
development program for the Northport District is critical. Phased development
considerations for the district are presented in the following illustration, entitled
NORTHPORT DISTRICT INCREMENTAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY.
The most obvious phasing consideration is property ownership. The property,
which is currently owned by the airport, is proposed for initial development
consideration. The western portion of the district (containing approximately 220
acres) is currently owned by the airport. This western area has been designated as
the Phase One development area within the Northport District. The Phase One
area is targeted for initial railroad access and roadway development. To minimize
road development costs, Tower Road should be utilized to the extent possible to
provide access to initial development sites.
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Utilities availability is also an important phasing consideration. Detailed
information on utilities availability and improvement requirements is provided in
the Inventory of Existing Conditions chapter.
Westport District
The Westport District is comprised of two areas, North and South. The North
Area is primarily undeveloped with the exception of the existing air cargo facilities.
The South Area contains the old passenger terminal building facilities. All of the
Westport District is owned by the airport. The Westport District has an existing
roadway access system which will be improved in conjunction with Business/
Industrial Park development. Both the North and South areas have airport frontage
zones which can be provided with taxiway access. No railroad service is
programmed for the Westport District. The primary considerations for the layout
of the Westport District are the relationship with the runway/taxiway system on the
east side and the relationship with Interstate 27 on the west side. Phasing of
proposed development, roadway improvements, utilities availability, and drainage
patterns are also important elements considered in the layout of the District. A
schematic plan of the proposed Westport District layout is provided in the
following illustration, entitled WESTPORT DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
Types of Development Expected. The Westport District will accommodate a variety
of large lot sizes and a variety of uses. Because of its close proximity to Interstate
27, it is anticipated that development within this district will be primarily
commercial uses, with some potential for industrial and warehousing/distribution
facilities. It is expected that the Westport District will continue to accommodate
air cargo functions.
Access. Access improvements programmed for the Westport District include
roadway projects and, as needed, access taxiways.
Roadway System. The primary addition proposed for the roadway system serving
the Westport District is the extension of the on -airport street, which is located west
of the Armed Forces Guard/Reserve Center and east of the Interstate Frontage
Road. This street (which will be extended to the north) separates the airside
development area from the landside development area and, along with the
Interstate Frontage Road, is required to provide access to existing and proposed
development areas. It is recommended that the roadway system in the Westport
District be developed to City of Lubbock Type I Industrial standards (see Lubbock
Thoroughfare Plan 1986).
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Taxiway System. The North Area of the Westport District will continue to
accommodate air cargo facilities, and the portion of the District containing the old
terminal facilities will continue to accommodate aviation use facilities. These
aviation use areas within the Westport District will be served with improved taxiway
access facilities as demand dictates.
Lot Layout. The conceptual lot layout for the Westport District is based on
providing two types of development sites. The first are those sites which provide
larger lots and taxiway access potential. These sites are programmed for a
minimum depth of 500 feet and are located on the east side of the District. The
second type of site is intended for those uses that need frontage on the Interstate
and do not require taxiway access. These sites are located on the west side of the
District and are programmed for a lot depth of between 200 and 300 feet. The
proposed development character of the Westport District is illustrated in the
following figures, entitled VIEW OF WESTPORT DISTRICT NORTH AREA
DEVELOPMENT and BUSINESS AVIATION CENTER CONCEPT.
Other Influences. There are several other influences that play a role in the layout
design of the Westport District.
Airport Safety, Obstruction, and Visibility Setbacks. The central portion of the
Westport District will remain open to maintain the unobstructed close -in approach
area associated with the west end of Runway 8/26. As with any development
adjacent to an airport, there is a set of building height restrictions and safety
setbacks that must be respected. None of the proposed development areas within
the Westport District are situated where airport -related safety setback or
obstruction clearance requirements are expected to greatly influence future
development.
Drainage. There are two playa lake areas contained in the Westport District. These
playa lake areas are recommended to remain undeveloped.
Incremental Development. The accommodation of a practical phased
development program is important within the Westport District; however, because
all of the land within the district is currently owned as part of Lubbock
International Airport, phasing considerations are less critical than those associated
with the Northport District. Phased development considerations for the district are
presented in the following illustration, entitled WESTPORT DISTRICT INCREMENTAL
STRATEGY.
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One phasing consideration is the extension of the roadway which separates the lots
with taxiway access from those which do not have such access. This roadway is
programmed to be extended through the northern portion of the District. The
development of this roadway will greatly facilitate access to the Districts prime
development lots. In order to set the development configuration of the District,
this roadway is recommended for development in the near -term.
Initially, air cargo facilities are programmed to be expanded into the area south of
the existing Airborne Express and Federal Express facilities. This area can easily be
provided with taxiway access when required. To accommodate aviation use
facilities in the area north of the existing air cargo development, the parallel taxiway
on the west side of Runway 17R/35L will need to be extended.
The area occupied by the former passenger terminal structure is one of the prime
development sites within Westport District. The existing aircraft parking apron
southeast of this structure is a valuable asset because of its ability to accommodate
heavy aircraft. The phasing question associated with this site is related to the reuse
potential of the old terminal building. If a feasible reuse of the building, along with
interested tenants, can be identified, the building should be preserved. However,
because the building's function is likely to change radically from its original
designed use, its reuse may be unfeasible, and the existing structure may need to be
removed to make room for a new structure.
Detailed information on utilities availability and improvement requirements is
provided in the Inventory of Existing Conditions chapter. The northern portion of
the District will require sanitary service before extensive additional development can
be accommodated.
Southport District
The Southport District is an undeveloped area on current airport property. The
area has frontage on both Regis Street (the east/west roadway supplying access to
the passenger terminal area for Interstate 27) and Martin Luther King Boulevard
(the north/south roadway providing access to the passenger terminal). The district
is not programmed for railroad or taxiway access. The primary consideration for
the layout of the Southport District is the relationship with the passenger terminal.
Roadway improvements and the relationship with surrounding non -airport land
uses are also important elements considered in the layout of the District. A
schematic plan of the proposed Southport District layout is provided in the
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following illustration, entitled SOUTHPORT/EASTPORT DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT
PLAN.
Types of Development Expected. The Southport District will accommodate primarily
commercial and business uses. Because of its close proximity to the passenger
terminal and excellent access from Regis Street, Martin Luther King Boulevard and
Interstate 27, the District has the potential to accommodate a hotel. In addition,
the northern portion of the district can accommodate passenger terminal support
facilities such as rental car facilities. The development character of the District is
illustrated in the following figure, entitled SOUTHPORT DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT
CONCEPT.
Access. Access improvements programmed for the Southport District will center on
the development of an internal roadway system serving the District.
Roadway System. A curving internal roadway system is proposed, with access points
onto Regis Street and the Airport entrance road. Access to individual development
lots will be provided only from the District's internal roadway system. It is
recommended that the roadway system in the Southport District be developed to
City of Lubbock Type I Industrial and Type C-1 Collector street standards (see
Lubbock Thoroughfare Plan 1986).
Taxiway System. No taxiway access is proposed for this District.
Lot Layout. The conceptual lot layout for the Southport District is founded in the
goal to provide a flexible lot layout based on a curving internal roadway system
with a minimum lot depth of 200 feet and an optimum lot depth of 300 feet. In
addition, some opportunities for larger lots have been provided.
Other Influences. The primary "other" influence that plays a role in the layout
design of the Southport District is the proximity to the airport.
Airport Safety, Obstruction, and Visibility Setbacks. The western side of the District
abuts the close -in approach protection area associated with the south end of Runway
17R/35L and the eastern side abuts the close -in approach protection area associated
with the south end of existing Runway 17L/35R. As with any development
adjacent to an airport, there is a set of building height restrictions and safety
setbacks that must be respected. None of the proposed development area within
the Southport District is situated where airport -related safety setback or obstruction
clearance requirements are expected to greatly influence future development.
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Incremental Development. Because a new internal roadway system will be
constructed to serve this district, initial development adjacent to Regis Street or the
Airport entrance road may help minimize initial development. Phased
development considerations for the district are presented in the following
illustration, entitled SOUTHPORTIEASTPORT DISTRICT INCREMENTAL STRATEGY.
Detailed information on utilities availability and improvement requirements is
provided in the Inventory of Existing Conditions chapter. Utilities (water, sewer,
electric, and gas) are available in the vicinity of the District; however, all will need to
be extended into the interior of the site.
Eastport District
The Eastport District is an area of existing airport property southeast of the
passenger terminal. The District has several existing structures and an existing grid
pattern roadway system, which will be improved and modified to accommodate
future development. No railroad service is programmed for the Eastport District.
The primary consideration for the layout of the Eastport District is the relationship
with the roadway system. Phasing of proposed development, regional access, the
relationship to aviation use facilities, and drainage patterns are also important
elements considered in the layout of the District. A schematic plan of the proposed
Eastport District layout is provided in the previous illustration, entitled
SOUTHPORT/EASTPORT DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
Types of Development Expected. The Eastport District will accommodate a variety
of lot sizes and a variety of uses. Because of the existing roadway system and
existing structures, it is anticipated that development within this district will be
primarily industrial and commercial uses, with some potential for warehousing/
distribution facilities.
Access. Access improvements programmed for the Eastport District include the
upgrade and modification of the roadway system to meet tenant needs.
Roadway System. Because the site has an existing grid pattern roadway system, it is
not anticipated that additional streets will be required in the future. However, the
street system will likely need to be upgraded to accommodate increased traffic
frequency and increased loads that will result from future development within the
district. In addition, it should be anticipated that some road segments may be
closed if large lot development sites are required. It is recommended that the
roadway system in the Eastport District be developed to City of Lubbock Type I
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Industrial standards (see Lubbock Thoroughfare Plan 1986). In the long-term,
Guava Avenue should be paved to provide access from the south and relieve some
traffic demand on Terminal Drive.
Taxiway System. The need to extend taxiway access into the Eastport District is not
anticipated.
Lot Layout. The conceptual lot layout for the Eastport District is based on the grid
pattern established by the existing roadway system. Lot sizes and shapes will be
configured to work within the existing street pattern and in concert with existing
leaseholds. Larger lot needs may require closing a section of the existing roadway
system.
Other Influences. There are several other influences that play a role in the layout
design of the Eastport District.
Airport Safety, Obstruction, and Visibility Setbacks. The western side of the District
abuts the airside development area on the east side of Runway 17U35R, while the
south side is relatively close to Runway 8/26. Again, because development within
the District is adjacent to an airport, there is a set of building height restrictions and
safety setbacks that must be respected. None of the proposed development area
within the Eastport District is situated where airport -related safety setback or
obstruction clearance requirements are expected to greatly influence future
development.
Drainage. The playa lake area located south of the Eastport District is
recommended to remain undeveloped.
Incremental Development. Because the Eastport District has an existing roadway
system and an existing utility system (water, sewer, electric, and gas) development
phasing considerations are not as critical as they are within the other districts.
Phasing considerations will primarily be driven by tenant demands. It should be
noted that development within the District is programmed to utilize the existing
roadway system, with the demand for larger lots being satisfied by selective closing
of roads.
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Summary
The primary objective in formulating the conceptual development plan is to provide
a flexible physical framework for future development within the Interport Trade
Center that meets the economic development goals of Market Lubbock, the City of
Lubbock and Lubbock International Airport. In addition, the conceptual
development plan is molded by the constraints and opportunities provided by the
unique characteristics of each development district. An illustration of the overall
plan for the Lubbock International Airport Interport Trade Center is provided in
the following figure, entitled INTERPORT TRADE CENTER CONCEPTUAL
DEVELOPMENT LAYOUT.
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development projects are implemented. Requirements for
maintenance of the roadway system will increase as the airport's
roadway system is expanded.
• Exterior Signing System. Because of the positive image it will
produce, it is important that the exterior signing system, which is
discussed in a following section, continues to be implemented. It is
recommended that all non -conforming signs be replaced as part of
the sign system implementation effort.
• Fencing. Development areas should be free of fencing except that
which is necessary to limit access to aeronautical use areas (runways,
taxiways, and aircraft parking aprons) and that which is required for
screening of storage or utility areas.
• Utilities. To -the extent practical, all overhead utilities (electric and
telephone) should be replaced with underground utilities. This will
not only improve the visual appearance of the site, but also reduce
the maintenance costs associated with overhead utilities.
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Landscape Form
Landscape form is one design tool intended to reinforce the spatial structure of the
development. This will be achieved by emphasizing view corridors, open space
associations, providing and maintaining visual barriers, and other factors to
emphasize the relationship between individual sites, and to enhance the appearance
of individual buildings and site elements. The landscape materials, which include
plants, paving, earth form, etc., are important in this regard because these elements
create visual unity. The airport has started a tree planting program which should be
continued. The design concepts of that existing planting program have been
incorporated in the landscape form layout. The landscape form concept and the
placement of landscape elements is illustrated in the preceding figure,
ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT PLAN. The major components of the landscape
enhancement program for the overall development include:
• Buffer Zones. A buffer zone can be a useful design element to
separate potential non -compatible types of development, (i.e.,
separating aviation use areas from non -aviation use areas) or to screen
development from objectionable elements, (i.e., busy roadways or
undesirable views). The buffer zone can be a "man-made" element
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consisting of a wall or fence, including plant material and/or an
earthen berm as well as a natural element, such as a grouping of trees
existing landform or an open space. See the following illustration,
entitled VIEW WESTALONG REGIS STREET, for an illustration of this
concept. Several of the proposed development areas associated with
the Interport Trade Center are located adjacent to dissimilar land
uses. Buffer zones are recommended for these areas.
Entry/Roadway Plantings. The primary entrances into the various
development areas and the major roadways providing access
throughout the interior of the development should receive special
landscape treatment. The vehicular access points should be the most
intensively landscaped areas on the perimeter of the development.
The basic purpose of the entry treatment is to provide a strong sense
of arrival for visitors and passers-by. Entries function as a front gate
and focal point of the development and should be treated
accordingly. The major vehicular circulation routes within the
Interport Trade Center developments should be lined with trees
planted on a regular interval to provide a simple, repetitive pattern.
This boulevard treatment will create viewing vistas to major
development areas and visually will help to identify major streets.
This boulevard treatment will further enhance the entrances to the
various development sites within the area.
• Automobile Parking Areas. Several of the facilities located within the
Lubbock International Airport Interport Trade Center will require
extensive automobile parking areas. To reduce the apparent size of
the parking lots and maintain efficiency, the following standards are
recommended:
Major driveways should be perpendicular to the street serving
the facility.
Parking aisles should be parallel to the street serving the
facility.
Linear bands of canopy trees should be planted along the
parking rows to provide shade for cars and a visual structure
for the parking lot.
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Parking should be screened from street views with evergreen
plant material and/or berms.
Individual Structures. The planting related to individual structures
within the site development should reflect a unified design concept
rather than a collection of individual structures. Where possible, open
lawn areas should be placed in front of individual buildings with
planting of trees and shrubs being utilized to frame building entrances
and screen parking and service areas.
The Exterior Signing System
Introduction. In addition to providing identification, direction, restriction, and
general information, the exterior signing system for the Lubbock International
Airport and adjacent development areas must support the goals of the Interport
Trade Center Plan. In fact, it should become a tool for accomplishing these goals.
Signs function as bridges between the environment and graphic communication.
They are essentially typographic communication in a structural media. As such, the
exterior sign system for the Interport Trade Center Plan should relate to the
identity and image of the various development sites presented in the form of
letterheads, advertisements, and leasing brochures. It should also relate to the
physical environment, which is the reality of these areas; i.e., runways, streets,
buildings, etc. The airport is currently implementing a sign and graphic
improvement project that should be expanded to include the Interport Trade
Center development areas.
Identity and Image. While the identities of the various aviation and non -aviation
development areas will be communicated by primary and secondary identification
signs, the image of these areas will be conveyed by all of the signs in and around the
overall development.
Identity is information such as "Lubbock International Airport". The image, as it
relates to an exterior sign, is the manner in which the information is displayed; e.g.,
the typeface of the letters, their color, the background color or colors, the sign's
materials and finishes, its shape and size, the quality of manufacture, and the
manner in which it is maintained.
While designing the exterior sign system to communicate the project's identity and
image, the longevity of current design aesthetics and of sign manufacturing
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materials should be considered. The planning and design of the exterior sign
system should be and has been taken very seriously at Lubbock International
Airport. That concern should be expanded to include the Interport Trade Center
development. Whether by choice or default, the sign system will become a major
part of the project area's marketability. A goal of the signing plan is to facilitate the
establishment of a facility that will attract tenants interested in locating in a
professional, sophisticated, and unique setting.
Sign Types. The following illustration, entitled IDENTIFICATION SIGN LOCATIONS,
details the proposed locations for primary entry signs serving the various
development areas. Configuration of typical entry signs and identification signs is
detailed in the airport's 1996 Signage Plan construction documents and
construction shop drawings. The design concept provided by the existing entry
sign system is illustrated in the following illustration, entitled ENTRYSIGN
CONCEPT. Although this figure provides an illustration of a very elaborate entry
sign, the sign design concept should be utilized as a basis to formulate detailed
designs for future Interport Trade Center entry signs.
In addition to these general site identification signs, a visitor to the site will
encounter other sign types. These sign types are directional, building identification,
restrictive, and informational. All of these signs should be a planned part of the
comprehensive exterior sign system and thus a planned part of the area's image.
Because of the number of possible tenants in the highly developed areas of the
Interport Trade Center, it will become unwieldy to put all of their names on all of
the directional signs. An alternative to better move vehicular traffic through the
area is to direct the user by street names and then addresses.
Building identification signs should only identify buildings. In order to maintain
the image of professionalism and technical sophistication, individual tenants in a
multiple tenant building should be identified on a more personal scale such as
building lobby directories.
Restrictive signs, such as speed limit signs or reserved parking signs, and
informational signs which provide hours of operations, should conform to the
Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and should also be considered as pan of
the overall signing system.
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Implementation. Since the signing system will be implemented as the area continues
to develop over a number of years, the communicative, aesthetic, and economic
value of the signs will best be maintained through strict adherence to a sign
implementation program. This administrative program should be set up to
communicate all aspects of every sign type that is an accepted component of the
system. Any sign not conforming to the system should not be installed. Through
the use of this administrative process, any sign that is manufactured over a period of
years should be identical to all the others in format, configuration, color, materials,
and quality.
This continuity is one of the most important concepts in successfully implementing
and maintaining a sign system. It is recommended that a sign system administrator
have the authority to order and/or approve signs which are proposed for the
development. This will allow the individual to become familiar with the system's
components, uses, and formats. This sign system administrator should also have
the authority to maintain the system's continuity. When the system is violated, its
communicative value deteriorates, as do the system's aesthetics and the investment
of time and money.
Another important concept in sign system planning and design is "less is more".
Any one sign will have greater impact if the quantity of signs in an area is kept to a
minimum. The fewer words there are on a sign the more likely it is to be read, and
the quicker it can be read. Also, obvious messages or words should be avoided. For
instance, instead of a sign reading "The IBM Building", it should read "IBM". It is
obviously a building.
The best way to prepare now for the development of a future sign system is to
ensure that all lease agreements provide the Interport Trade Center administrator(s)
with the necessary authority for approval of signs before they are installed.
Summary
The Environmental Program detailed above has been guided by one overall
development concept. In order to attract quality tenants, the project area must
provide a "quality" physical environment in which development can take place. In
addition, strategies have been detailed that will provide a "unified development
atmosphere" in which automobile and pedestrian access are encouraged. This
concept further relates to the basic development assumptions, which express the
need to develop the site with an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere to support
business, industry, and the overall economic development of the community.
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• Railroad Access Available
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• No Sanitary Sewer, Water
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• No Railroad Access
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• Utilities Available
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Market Lubbock, Inc.
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Roadway Construction
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Develoament Configuration
Former Passenger Terminal
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Figure C7 Westport District
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Types of Development Expected
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Types of Development Expected
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Conceptual Development Layout
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Market Lubbock, Inc.
71 Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc.
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Playa Lake Areas
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