Bellville Revitalization Master Plan

Bellville Revitalization Master Plan
City of Bellville, Austin County, Texas
08.23 2010
Design Team
John Martineau
Tsung-Pei Cheng
Izel Medina
Wei-Li Lai
Samantha Giordano
Yixiao Liu
Coordinator
Dr. Jon Rodiek
Town Square
Downtown Streetscape
Mini Park & Parking Lot
Parade Corridor
Design Team
3
II. Site Inventory
4-51
Site Location
4
Municipal Site Image 5
Cultural Data 6
Historical Data
7
Demographic Data
8
Financial Data
10
Climate Data
11
Solar Path & Shadow Study
12
Soil Types
13
Soil Descriptions
14
Watershed
15
Floodplain
16
Topography
17
Drainage Analysis
18
Eco-Region
19
Plants
21
Birds
22
Mammals & Herps
23
Road Network
24
Transportation Data
25
Building Use
26
Building Facades
27
Architecture
29
Public Buildings
30
Artwork And Ornamentation
31
Streetscapes & Drainage
32
Pedestrian Walkways & Spaces
33
Hardscape - Lighting
34
Hardscape - Seat/Trash Can
35
Signs of Bellville
37
Parking Conditions
38
Vegetation and Landscape
39
Open Space
41
Parade corridor – Existing Conditions42
Views of the Floodplain
45
III. Site Analysis
Climate/Shadow Analysis
Visual Analysis
Historical & Cultural
Transportation Analysis
Intersections Analysis
Utilities Analysis
Existing Land Use
Landscape Ecology
Parking Areas & Spaces
Parking Analysis
Sound Impact Analysis
Walkability
Survey Analysis
Site Analysis Summary
& Recommendations
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60
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IV.
Plan Concept
Signage Possibilities
Lighting Possibilities
Seating Possibilities
Building Facade Possibilities
Shade Structure
Streetscape Improvements
Drainage Possibilities
Landscape Schemes & Products
Artwork Possibilities
Signage and Restrooms Indication
Pedestrian & Bikeways Possibilities
Traffic Calming Strategies
Parking Management Strategies
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V.
Case Studies
Downtown Brenham, TX
George Garvin Brown Garden,
Louisville, KY
Heritage Park, Stormwater Management,
Minneapolis, MN
The Gateway Green Streets Master Plan,
Portland, OR 80-86
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VI. Sources for Funding
87
VII. Design
Design Program
Concept Map
Revitalization Master Plan
1 Town Square
Site Plan
Planting Design
Cross Sections Perspectives
2 Downtown Streetscape
Site Plan
Site Plan in Detail
Cross Sections
Perspectives
3 Mini Park & Parking Lot
Master Site Plan Parking Lot Site Plan
Cross Sections Perspectives Entrance Site Plan
Rain Garden
4 Parade Corridor
Site Plan
Sidewalk Treatment Design
Section 1
Section 2
Stormwater Management &
Open Space Design
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114-120
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VIII. Conclusion & Summary
122-123
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Conclusion -Plan Element
Summary
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Table of Contents
I.
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Master of Landscape Architecture 2010
Texas A&M University
B.S. Urban Planning 2006
Brigham Young University, Provo UT
Hometown: Grants, NM
Tsung-Pei Cheng
Master of Landscape Architecture 2000
B.S. Landscape Architecture 1998
Tunghai University, Taichung, Taiwan
Ph. D. Candidate in Urban and Regional Science
Texas A&M University
Expected Completion 2011
Hometown: Penghu, Taiwan
Samantha Giordano
Wei-Li Lai
Dual B. S Horticulture and Turfgrass and
Soil Science 2006
The University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Master Candidate, Landscape Architecture
Texas A&M University
Expected Completion 2011
B.A. Landscape Architecture 2008
Fujen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan
Master Candidate, Landscape Architecture
Texas A&M University
Expected Completion 2011
Hometown: Greenwich, CT
Hometown: Taipei, Taiwan
Izel Medina
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture 2010
Texas A&M University
Master Candidate, Urban Planning
Master Candidate, Land Development
Texas A&M University
Expected Completion 2013
Hometown: Brownsville, TX
Yixiao Liu
Master of Science in Genetics 2008
Texas A&M University
B.S in Life Science 2006
Fudan University, Shanghai, China
Master of Landscape Architecture
Texas A&M University
Expected Completion 2011
Hometown: Xi’ an, China
DESIGN TEAM
John Martineau
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DESIGN TEAM
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SITE LOCATION
to Brenham
to Hempstead
Industry
Bellville
to Austin
Texas Context
Sealy
to San Antonio
San Felipe
Wallis
Distance to Nearby & Large Cities
City
Sealy
Hempstead
Brenham
College Station
Houston
Austin
San Antonio
Corpus Cristi
Dallas
Sources: http://maps.google.com/
http://www.tnris.state.tx.us/
Miles
Drive Time
14
16
18
61
63
106
163
207
226
:17
:21
:27
1:13
1:13
2:05
2:25
3:39
4:03
to Houston
SITE LOCATION
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Austin County Context
U.S. Context
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MUNICIPAL
SITE IMAGE
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MUNICIPAL SITE IMAGE
City Boundary
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Source: http://www.tnris.state.tx.us/
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First Saturday Market Day
The first Saturday of every month the City of Bellville has its monthly Market
Day, which is made possible by the Bellville Chamber of Commerce. Vendors
set up their wares around the historic courthouse square. A great assortment of
booths! Lots of arts, crafts, collectibles, jewelry and antiques. Great food and
live entertainment in the relaxing atmosphere of small-town Texas!
Street Vendor
People Shopping
Entertainment by “Trail
Boss” Troy Arndt
Christmas Parade
Gingerbread House Decorating & Contest
Santa Claus
View of Castle
Dining within Castle
View from top of Castle
The Blacksmith
Knife
Spurs
Small Town Christmas
Small Town Christmas is a longstanding tradition in the Bellville community.
It’s a excellent opportunity to make new memories and share the Christmas
spirit with family, friends and loved ones. Start your holidays off right with a
visit to the mini park, just north of the town square, where local businesses and
organizations decorate the grand old trees to perfection! Activities include gingerbread house decorating and contest, children’s pageants and baking contest.
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CULTURAL DATA
Experience the old world charm of Newman’s Castle, a one-of-a-kind custom
creation hidden just outside of town in the Bellville countryside. The castle features its own moat (watch out for gators!), massive working drawbridge, a 3000
lb. iron gate, a chapel, five 24 ft. tall corner turrets, a courtyard, and a central
tower with a dramatic view of the surrounding lands. An 18 ft. wall encompasses the castle, ensuring you are safe from oncoming marauders during your visit.
Bellville’s Blacksmith Shop
Bellville is also home to a working blacksmith shop called Phenix. Ran by
Cowboy Szymanski, he offers a variety of items from his shop. Handcrafted
knives are available for hunting, cooking, tactical usage and fantasy. Along
with producing quality knives, Cowboy Szymanski has other works including:
business card holder, texas clock, wine rack and many others.
CULTURAL DATA
Newman’s Castle
Austin County Fair
The Austin County Fair has been taking place in Bellville, TX since 1927. The
Austin County Fair offers a large variety of entertainment for all ages and fellowship. Events and activities that the fair include are but not limited to Live
Entertainment, PRCA Rodeo, Livestock Show, Parade, Fair Queen Pageant,
Home Economics & Art Exhibits.
Sources: -http://www.bellville.com/eventcalendar.htm
-http://www.bellville.com/marketday.htm
-http://www.bellville.com/stc/index.html
-http://www.austincountyfair.com/
-http://newmanscastle.com/castle
-http://www.phenixknives.com/
Wine Show
Grand Champion Steer
Live Entertainment
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Establishment and Growth of Bellville
Bellville is named after Thomas and James Bell who immigrated from Florida
in 1822 and settled in Bellville as some of Stephen F. Austin’s earliest Texas
colonists. They offered to donate 145 acres to Austin County for the creation of
Bellville, the newly proposed county seat. The deal was accepted and platted
in 1846 by district surveyor Mr. D. Charles Amthor to center around the Courthouse and town square.
Churches, a log cabin, and a wooden courthouse were the first public structures
in Bellville. Most of the early residents were farmers, and the town grew slowly
until the arrival of the railroad in 1880. The railroad created a market outlet for
cotton and other agricultural products, as well as providing transportation to
Houston, Galveston, and other major destinations. This brought a rapid increase
in population and business development. Within three years, the population of
Bellville rose from approximately 300 to an astounding 1,000 residents.
Austin County State Bank
City Plat Map from 1885
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HISTORICAL DATA
1846-1900
-- Voted to be new county seat.
-- Post office is opened.
-- First House is built by Jim Irwin.
-- Manning House Hotel is built.
-- First public building used as post office.
-- Courthouse is built.
-- The First National Bank is organized.
-- The Singing Society is organized.
-- Concordia Hall is built in Piney
-- First privately owned build is built.
-- Church is built in Bellville.
-- Library is built.
-- Santa Fe Railroad comes through town.
-- Two weekly newspapers begin.
-- The Austin County Jail House is built.
-- Turnverein Pavilion is built.
Sources:
-http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/BB/hgb5.html
-http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/TT/vnt2.html
-http://bellvillehistoricalsociety.com/Bellville-History.htm
-http://bellvillehistoricalsociety.com/Bellville-PhotoGallery.htm
-http://www.heritagegathering.com/
1901-1950
-- The Gallows are used for the only time to
hang Gus Davis.
-- Oil is discovered.
-- The town includes two banks, a creamy, an
ice plant and a telegraph and telephone connections.
-- The Germania burns down.
-- Population reaches 2000.
-- Population fells due to great depression.
-- During great depression businesses fall from
95 to 75.
-- Singing society changes its name to the Bellville Concordia.
-- A number of homes are built during this period for that will later become historic home
of the city.
1951-2000
-- Population reaches over 2000 again.
-- Old courthouse burns down.
-- New courthouse is constructed.
-- The Austin County Jail building is awarded
a Texas Historical Commission Medallion
and is entered into the National Register of
Historic Places.
-- The E.O. Finn Building is recorded as a Texas
Historic Landmark.
-- Bellville Concordia is purchased by the Lions
Club of Bellville.
-- Population surpasses 3000.
-- Bellville reaches the establishment of 100
businesses.
-http://www.texasescapes.com/FEATURES/Double_Hanging_Bellville/double_hanging_at_bellville.htm
-http://www.texasescapes.com/TOWNS/Bellville/1888-Austin-County-Courthouse-Bellville-Texas.htm
-http://www.heritagegathering.com/bellvilleinfo.htm
-http://www.austincounty.com/ips/cms/CountyHistory.html
Bellville Courthouse
HISTORICAL DATA
Bellville Through the Ages
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Town Hanging
DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
150
Median age
Bellville: 38.3 years
Texas:
32.3 years
The amount of land area in Bellville:
2.6 square miles.
Number of Residents
125
100
75
50
25
0
11.7%
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0.9%
35
40
45
Age
50
55
60
65
Males
70
75
80
Females
4.0%
Races:
White Non-Hispanic 74.7%
Hispanic
12.0%
Black
11.7%
Other race
4.0%
Two or more races
1.7%
American Indian
0.9%
Total can be greater than 100% because
Hispanics could be counted in other races.
12.0%
74.7%
White Non-Hispanic
Hispanic
Black
Other race
Two or more races
American Indian
Race Distribution
Source: http://www.city-data.com/zips/77418.html
Ancestries:
German
English
United States
Irish
Czech
French
29.4%
11.4%
8.6%
6.4%
5.1%
5.0%
Education Summary:
For population 25 years and over in Bellville
High school or higher
78.2%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
24.9%
Graduate or professional degree
5.3%
Marital Status:
For population 15 years and over in Bellville city
Now married
57.8%
Never married
20.7%
Widowed
9.7%
Divorced
8.9%
Separated
2.9%
85
DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
- 4,415 in July, 2008.
- Population change since 2000: + 16.4%
Males: 2,012 (47.6%)
Females: 2,313 (52.4%)
1.7%
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Distribution of Residents’ Ages
Population:
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DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
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Population density in Bellville: 5-50 people/square mile
Brenham
Hempstead
2007 Census Tract Estimates
Population Density per Sq. Mile
Bellville
n/a ( 100 base cases)
< 5 people per sq. mile
Sealy
5 to 50
50 to 200
200 to 500
Columbus
500 to 1000
Wallis
1000 to 3000
DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
Residential in Bellville (Haak House)
Austin County Boundary
Population Density in Austin and Surrounding Counties
Source: Social Explorer http://www.socialexplorer.com/pub/home/home.aspx
0
5
10
Miles
15
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Estimated median household income in 2008 (it was $40,806 in 2000)
$ 22,069
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008
$ 8.0%
$ 15.4%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008
Bellville
Texas
$ 5.2%
$ 6.7%
Houses per each $10,000 section
Estimated per capita income in 2008:
Bellville:
Texas:
100
80
60
40
20
0
Estimated median house or condo value in 2008 (it was &83,300 in 2000)
Bellville: $ 129,381
Texas:
$ 126,800
Detached houses:
Townhouses of other attached units:
In 3-to-4-unit structures:
Mobile homes:
30
$ 140,639
$ 146,412
$ 87,230
$ 60,610
$ 47,899
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Bellville: $ 1,268 (1.5%)
Texas
$ 1,393 (1.8%)
Households per each $10,000 section
Mean prices in 2008
All housing units:
2008 House Values Distribution
120
0
50 100 150 200 250 300
400
500
750
in thousands of $
2008 House Income Distribution
25
20
15
10
5
0
0 10 203040 50 60 75
100
125
150
200
$ max
FINANCIAL DATA
Bellville: $ 48,810
Texas:
$ 50,043
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FINANCIAL DATA
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Source:
2008 House Values Distribution and 2008 House Income Distribution http://www.city-data.com/city/Bellville-Texas.html
CLIMATE DATA
Ave. High (F)
62.0
66.1
73.0
79.3
85.8
91.4
94.9
95.1
90.1
82.7
71.6
64.4
79.7
Ave. Low (F)
40.7
43.7
50.5
56.9
64.7
70.5
72.2
71.9
67.6
58.5
49.3
42.2
57.4
Mean (F)
51.4
54.9
61.8
68.1
75.3
81.0
83.6
83.5
78.9
70.6
60.5
53.3
68.6
Ave. Precip. (In)
3.33
2.48
2.92
3.25
5.64
3.58
2.23
3.10
3.53
3.70
3.76
3.16
40.68
Annual Climate Plots
Nov
Winter Winds [N-NW]
Summer Winds [S-SE]
City Boundary
N.T.S.
USDA Hardiness Zones
By Temperature
Dec
Legend
By Precipitation
Jan: Peak Cold
Feb
Dec
Last Spring Frost
Apr 15
Mar 31
Jan
Feb
Nov
Mar
Oct
Mar 16
Mar 1
Feb 14
Jan 30
No Freeze
Mar
Oct
Apr
Sep
Apr
Sep
May
Aug
Jul:
Peak Hot
Legend
Jun
May:
Peak Wet
Aug
Jul:
Peak Dry
Average Frost Dates
Jun
Legend
First Fall Frost
Legend: Annual Minimum Temperature
Warm > 80 F
Wet > 5 in.
-5 to -10
15 to 10
Moderate 60 - 80 F
Moderate 3 - 5 in.
0 to -5
20 to 15
Cool < 60 F
Dry < 3 in.
5 to 10
25 to 20
10 to 5
30 to 25
Sources: -Climate Data & Plots: http://www.idcide.com/weather/tx/bellville.htm
-USDA Hardiness Zones: http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu.edu/ornamentals/natives/hardiness.htm
-Frost Dates: http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu.edu/extension/homeguide/frostfall.html
Nov 1
Nov 16
Dec 1
Dec 16
No Freeze
CLIMATE DATA
Month
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Annual
Prevailing Winds
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Climate Data by Month
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Summer Solstice: June 21
N
E
W
8 am
12 pm
4 pm
Equinoxes: March 20 & September 22
S
Legend
Summer Solstice: June 21
8 am
12 pm
4 pm
Winter Solstice: December 21
Equinoxes: March 20 & September 22
Winter Solstice: December 21
Sources: -Solar Path Diagram: http://www.susdesign.com/sunposition/index.php
http://www.susdesign.com/sunangle/index.php
-Shadow study produced with the usage of Google Sketch Up & Google Earth
8 am
12 pm
4 pm
SOLAR PATH &
SHADOW STUDY
Solar Path Diagram
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SOLAR PATH & SHADOW STUDY
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Soil Types in Bellville
Legend
Soil Types
- Bleiblerville Clay
- Bosque Clay Loam
- Catilla Loamy Fine Sand
- Crockett Fine Sandy Loam
- Cuero Loam
- Dutek Loamy Fine Sand
- Frelsburg Clay
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SOIL TYPES
- Kenney Loamy Fine Sand
- Knolle Loamy Sand
- Mabank Fine Sandy Loam
- Sealy Loamy Fine Sand
- Strabler Loamy Fine Sand
- Tabor Fine Sandy Loam
- Tremona Loamy Fine Sand
- Water
SOILS TYPES
- Nahatche Loam
- Wilson* Clay Loam
* The city boundary data used is not current and contains inaccuracies.
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Sources: http://www.glo.state.tx.us/gisdata/gisdata.html
http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov
Soil Name
Drainage Class
Depth to
Water Table
Flooding Total Area Percent of
Frequency (Acres)
Total Area
Bleiblerville Clay
Moderately Well Drained
More than 80 inches
None
19.0
1.2%
Bosque Clay Loam
Well Drained
More than 80 inches
Frequent
32.2
2.0%
Catilla Loamy Fine Sand
Moderately Well Drained
About 48 to 72 inches
None
312.2
19.1%
Crockett Fine Sandy Loam
Moderately Well Drained
More than 80 inches
None
105.8
6.5%
Cuero Loam
Well Drained
More than 80 inches
None
30.2
1.8%
Dutek Loamy Fine Sand
Well Drained
More than 80 inches
None
3.3
0.2%
Moderately Well Drained
More than 80 inches
None
201.1
12.3%
Kenney Loamy Fine Sand
Well Drained
More than 80 inches
None
14.1
0.9%
Knolle Loamy Sand
Well Drained
More than 80 inches
None
19.2
1.2%
Mabank Fine Sandy Loam
Moderately Well Drained
More than 80 inches
None
121.4
7.4%
Nahatche Loam
Somewhat Poorly Drained
About 6 to 18 inches
Frequent
0.4
0.0%
Poorly Drained
6 to 36 inches
None
49.7
3.0%
Strabler Loamy Fine Sand
Moderately Well Drained
More than 80 inches
None
99.9
6.1%
Tabor Fine Sandy Loam
Moderately Well Drained
More than 80 inches
None
91.3
5.6%
Tremona Loamy Fine Sand
Somewhat Poorly Drained
About 18 to 42 inches
None
468.2
28.6%
NA
NA
NA
3.0
0.2%
Moderately Well Drained
More than 80 inches
None
66.4
4.1%
Frelsburg Clay
Sealy Loamy Fine Sand
Water
Wilson Clay Loam
* Dominant Soil Types in Bellville
Sources: http://www.glo.state.tx.us/gisdata/gisdata.html
http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov
*
*
*
SOIL DESCRIPTIONS
Map
Symbols
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SOIL DESCRIPTIONS
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Lower Brazos River Basin:
Subregion 1207
Austin County on Four Watersheds
Lower Brazos Basin:
Accounting Unit 120702
Bellville on Lower Brazos Watershed
Lower Brazos-Little Brazos
Lower Colorado-Cummins
Lower Brazos
San Bernard
Lower Brazos
Lower ColoradoCummins
San Bernard
Sources: Water resource region: http://water.usgs.gov/wsc/map_index.html
Lower Brazos River Basin: http://water.usgs.gov/wsc/reg/12.html
Lower Brazos Basin: http://water.usgs.gov/wsc/sub/1207.html Austin County on Four Watershed: http://cfpub.epa.gov/surf/county.cfm?fips_code=48015
Watershed
Water Resource Regions of the United States:
Texas-Gulf Coast Region 12
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Watershed
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State Highways
Streets
Contour Lines
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Floodplain
Austin County Boundary
floodplain
Major River
Austin County Floodplain NTS
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Sources: Maps are generated with ArcGIS 9.3 software packages based on data from http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/implementation/water/tmdl/atlas.html
http://www.topoquest.com/map.php?lat=29.94732&lon=-96.25620&datum=nad83&zoom=4&map=24k&coord=d&mode=pan&size=l http://www.tnris.state.tx.us/datadownload/county.jsp?Name=Austin http://www.tnris.state.tx.us/datadownload/quad.jsp?Quad=Bellville 1:20000
Contour Lines
Topography
(Elevation zone
Zones
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Topography (Elevation Zones)
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Sources: Maps are generated with ArcGIS 9.3 software packages based on data from http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/implementation/water/tmdl/atlas.html
http://www.topoquest.com/map.php?lat=29.94732&lon=-96.25620&datum=nad83&zoom=4&map=24k&coord=d&mode=pan&size=l http://www.tnris.state.tx.us/datadownload/county.jsp?Name=Austin http://www.tnris.state.tx.us/datadownload/quad.jsp?Quad=Bellville 1:20000
Contour Lines
Drainage Analysis
Zone
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Drainage analysis
Sources: Maps are generated with ArcGIS 9.3 software packages based on data from http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/implementation/water/tmdl/atlas.html
http://www.topoquest.com/map.php?lat=29.94732&lon=-96.25620&datum=nad83&zoom=4&map=24k&coord=d&mode=pan&size=l http://www.tnris.state.tx.us/datadownload/county.jsp?Name=Austin http://www.tnris.state.tx.us/datadownload/quad.jsp?Quad=Bellville 1:20000
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Post Oak Savannah Eco-region:
The original plant community associated with this region was
a savannah dominated by native bunch grasses and forbs with
scattered clumps of trees, primarily post oaks. Forested areas
were generally restricted to bottomlands along major rivers and
creeks, or in areas protected from fire.
This is essential to choose proper plant materials for a site.
These plant materials tend to be lower maintenance, often requiring less water and reducing the amount of chemicals needed
to keep the plant healthy.
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ECO-REGION
ECO-REGION
The use of these materials creates native ecosystems providing a
habitat for local wildlife.
Site location: Austin County
Drainage in Bellville
Source:
Ecoregions of Texas http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/pwdpubs/media/pwd_mp_e0100_1070ac_34.pdf
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Level IV Ecoregions of Texas
(33b)
The Southern Post Oak Savannah Eco-region
Site location: Bellville City
33b
The eco-region has more woods and forest than the adjacent prairie eco-regions (32 and 34),
and consists of mostly hardwoods compared to the pines to the east in Eco-region 35. Historically a post oak savanna, current land cover is a mix of post oak woods, improved pasture, and rangeland, with some invasive mesquite to the south.
A thick understory of Yaupon and Eastern Red Cedar occurs in some parts. Many areas of
this region have more dissected and irregular topography than Eco-region 33a to the north.
The soils generally have an ustic soil moisture regime compared to udic in Eco-region 33a,
and more sand and sandy loam surface textures. It is underlain by Miocene, Oligocene, Eocene, and Paleocene sediments.
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few areas unique bogs occur.
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ECO-REGION
Source: U.S. EPA Western Ecology Division Ecoregions derived from Omernik and others (2000); (http://www.epa.gov/wed/pages/ecoregions/tx_eco.htm)
Post Oak Savannah near Bellville
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Common Name
Pecan
Black Hickory
Sugarberry
Black Walnut
Southern Red Oak
Bur Oak
Blackjack Oak
Chinkapin Oak
Post Oak
American Elm
Cedar Elm
Texas Persimmon
Wax Myrtle
Honey Mesquite
Drummond Red Maple
Eastern Redbud
Flowering Dogwood
Mexican Plum
Ashe Juniper
Loblolly Pine
Succulents
Scientific Name
Carya illinoensis
Carya texana
Celtis laevigata
Juglans nigra
Quercus falcata
Quercus macrocarpa
Quercus marilandica
Quercus muehlenbergii
Quercus stellata
Ulmus americana
Ulmus crassifolia
Diospyros texana
Myrica cerifera
Prosopis glandulosa
Acer rubrum
Cercis canadensis
Cornus florida
Prunus mexicana
Juniperus ashei
Pinus taeda
Vines
Common Name
Wooly Pipevine
Cross-vine
Trumpet-creeper
Old man’s Beard
Coral Honeysuckle
Virginia Creeper
May-pop
Yellow Passion Vine
Prairie Rose
Mustang Grape
Source:
Scientific Name
Aristolochia tomentosa
Bignonia capreolata
Campsis radicans
Chionanthus virginicus
Lonicera sempervirens
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Passiflora incarnata
Passiflora lutea L.
Exemptionallyaima rosa
Vitis mustangensis Buckley
Common Name
Prickly-pear Cactus
Narrow-leaf Yucca
Thread-leaf Yucca
Shrubs
Common Name
American Beautyberry
Buttonbush
Black Dalea
Lantana
Texas Honeysuckle
Autumn Sage
Sassafras
Coral-berry
Grasses
Scientific Name
Opuntia phaeacantha
Yucca elata
Yucca sp. L.
Scientific Name
Callicarpa americana
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Dalea frutescens
Lantana camara
Lonicera alba
Salvia greggii
Sassafras albidum
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
Wildflowers
Common Name
Butterfly-weed
Winecup
Prairie Larkspur
Coralbean
Late Boneset
Maximillian Sunflower
Cardinal Flower
Turk’s Cap
Scarlet Sage
Indian Paintbrush
Texas Bluebells
Texas Bluebonnet
Texas Park and Wildlife Department http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/wild/wildscapes/guidance/plants/ecoregions/ecoregion_3.phtml
Common Name
Big Bluestem
Broomsedge
Sideoats Grama
Cane Bluestem
Buffalo Grass
Inland Sea-oats
Hooded Windmill Grass
Canada Wildrye
Big Muhly
Little Bluestem
Indian Grass
Scientific Name
Asclepias tuberosa
Callirhoe digitata
Delphinium virescens
Erythrina herbacea
Eupatorium serotinum
Helianthus maximiliani Schrad.
Lobelia cardinalis
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii
Salvia splendens
Castillja coccinea
Eustoma exaltatum ssp. russellianum
Lupinus texensis
Scientific Name
Andropogon gerardii
Andropogon virginicus
Bouteloua curtipendula
Bothriochloa barbinodis
Buchloe dactyloides
Chasmanthium latifolium
Chloris cucullata
Elymus canadensis
Muhlenbergia lindheimeri
Schizachyrium scoparium
Sorghastrum nutans
PLANTS
Trees
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PLANTS
Texas Bluebonnet
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BIRDS
Gavia immer
Podilymbus podiceps
Podiceps nigricollis
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Phalacrocorax brasilianus
Phalacrocorax auritus
Anhinga anhinga
Ardea herodias
Ardea alba
Egretta thula
Bubulcus ibis
Butorides virescens
Eudocimus albus
Cathartes aura
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Anser albifrons
Chen caerulescens
Anas strepera
Anas americana
Anas clypeata
Anas acuta
Aythya affinis
Bucephala albeola
Buteo lineatus
Buteo albicaudatus
Caracara cheriway
Colinus virginianus
Rallus elegans
Grus canadensis
Charadrius vociferus
Tringa melanoleuca
Actitis macularia
Calidris minutilla
Calidris himantopus
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Phalaropus tricolor
Larus delawarensis
Sterna forsteri
Zenaida asiatica
Zenaida macroura
Common Name
Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Great Horned Owl
Eastern Screech-Owl
Common Nighthawk
Chimney Swift
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebe
Great Crested Flycatcher
Western Kingbird
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Loggerhead Shrike
White-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Purple Martin
Cliff Swallow
Barn Swallow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Carolina Wren
Bewick’s Wren
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Northern Mockingbird
Cedar Waxwing
Orange-crowned Warbler
Northern Parula
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Savannah Sparrow
Lincoln’s Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Red-winged Blackbird
Eastern Meadowlark
Common Grackle
Great-tailed Grackle
Brown-headed Cowbird
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Scientific Name
Coccyzus americanus
Bubo virginianus
Otus asio
Chordeiles minor
Chaetura pelagica
Archilochus colubris
Downy Woodpecker
Sayornis phoebe
Myiarchus crinitus
Tyrannus verticalis
Tyrannus forficatus
Lanius ludovicianus
Vireo griseus
Cyanocitta cristata
Corvus brachyrhynchos
Progne subis
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Hirundo rustica
Poecile carolinensis
Baeolophus bicolor
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Thryomanes bewickii
Regulus calendula
Sialia sialis
Turdus migratorius
Mimus polyglottos
Bombycilla cedrorum
Vermivora celata
Parula americana
Dendroica coronata
Passerculus sandwichensis
Melospiza lincolnii
Cardinalis cardinalis
Agelaius phoeniceus
Sturnella magna
Quiscalus quiscula
Quiscalus mexicanus
Molothrus ater
Carpodacus mexicanus
Spinus tristis
American Goldfinch
Cattle Egret
Blue Jay
Sources: http://www.allaboutbirds.org
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us
BIRDS
Common Loon
Pied-billed Grebe
Eared Grebe
American White Pelican
Neotropic Cormorant
Double-crested Cormorant
Anhinga
Great Blue Heron
Great Egret
Snowy Egret
Cattle Egret
Green Heron
White Ibis
Turkey Vulture
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Greater White-fronted Goose
Snow Goose
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Northern Shoveler
Northern Pintail
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead Red-shouldered Hawk
White-tailed Hawk
Crested Caracara
Northern Bobwhite
King Rail
Sandhill Crane
Killdeer
Greater Yellowlegs
Spotted Sandpiper
Least Sandpiper
Stilt Sandpiper
Long-billed Dowitcher
Wilson’s Phalarope
Ring-billed Gull
Forster’s Tern
White-winged Dove
Mourning Dove
Scientific Name
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Common Name
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Common Name
Small-mouthed Salamander
Tiger Salamander
Dwarf Salamander
Lesser Siren
Cricket Frog
Texas Toad
Gulf Coast Toad
Woodhouse’s Toad
Green Treefrog
Squirrel Treefrog
Gray Treefrog
Strecker’s Chorus Frog
Crawfish Frog
American Bullfrog
Bronze Frog
Southern Leopard Frog
American Alligator
Smooth Softshell
Spiny Softshell
Snapping Turtle
Chicken Turtle
Mississippi Mud Turtle
Texas River Cooter
Three-toed Box Turtle
Ornate Box Turtle
Red-eared Slider
Glossy Snake
Green Tree Frog
Scientific Name
Ambystoma texanum
Ambystoma texanum
Eurycea quadridigitata
Siren intermedia
Acris crepitans
Bufo speciosus
Bufo vallicips
Bufo woodhousii
Hyla cinerea
Hyla squirella
Hyla versicolor
Pseudacris streckeri
Rana areolata
Rana catesbeiana
Rana clamitans
Rana shenocephala
Alligator mississippiensis
Apalone mutica
Apalone spinifera
Chelydra serpentina
Deirochelys reticularia
Kinosternon subrubrum
Pseudemys texana
Terrapene carolina triunguis
Terrapene ornata
Trachemys scripta elegans
Arizona elegans
Three-toed Box Turtle
Common Name
Virginia Opossum Silver-haired Bat Big Brown Bat Eastern Red Bat Hoary Bat Brazilian Free-tailed Bat Eastern Cottontail Black-tailed Jackrabbit Hispid Pocket Mouse American Beaver Fulvous Harvest Mouse White-footed Mouse Deer Mouse Hispid Cotton Rat Coyote Common Gray Fox Ringtail Common Raccoon Long-tailed Weasel Striped Skunk Bobcat White-tailed Deer Scientific Name
Didelphis virginiana
Lasionycteris noctivagans
Eptesicus fuscus
Lasiurus borealis
Lasiurus cinereus
Tadarida brasiliensis
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lepus californicus
Chaetodipus hispidus
Castor canadensis
Reithrodontomys fulvescens
Peromyscus leucopus
Peromyscus maniculatus
Sigmodon hispidus
Canis latrans
Urocyon cinereoargenteus
Bassariscus astutus
Procyon lotor
Mustela frenata
Mephitis mephitis
Lynx rufus
Odocoileus virginianus
Ringtail
Bobcat
MAMMALS & HERPS
Herps of Austin County
Mammals Generally Distributed Throughout Texas
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MAMMALS & HERPS
Mammals Occuring Principally East of the 100th Meridian
Common Name
Elliot’s Short-tailed Shrew Least Shrew Eastern Mole Eastern Pipistrelle Northern Yellow Bat Evening Bat Nine-banded Armadillo Eastern Fox Squirrel Northern Pygmy Mouse Eastern Woodrat Woodland Vole Common Muskrat Mink Eastern Spotted Skunk Scientific Name
Blarina hylophaga Cryptotis parva
Scalopus aquaticus
Pipistrellus subflavus
Lasiurus intermedius
Nycticeius humeralis
Dasypus novemcinctus
Sciurus niger
Baiomys taylori
Neotoma floridana
Microtus pinetorum
Ondatra zibethicus
Mustela vison
Spilogale putorius
Mink
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Sources: http://www.nsrl.ttu.edu
http://wfscnet.tamu.edu
http://www.flickr.com
ROAD NETWORK
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Citywide Road System
ROAD NETWORK
Downtown Road System
LEGEND:
City Boundary
Downtown Boundary
Highway
Major Collector
Minor Collector
Local
Alleyway
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NTS
Source: O’Malley Engineers, Brenham, TX
Fatal Accident Statistics for 1975-2008 (per 100,000 Population)
Typical Mode of Transportation to Work
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TRANSPORTATION DATA
Fatal Accidents:
Vehicles Involved in Fatal
Accidents
Fatal Accidents caused by
Drunken Drivers
Fatalities
Persons Involved in Fatal
Accidents
Pedestrians Involved in Fatal
Accidents
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Accident Statistics
Fatal Accident Statistics
Nov 29, 2003 11:41 AM, Fm1456, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Nov 4, 2002 11:45 AM, Bell St., Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Jan 29, 1989 01:08 AM, 36, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jan 4, 1980 01:50 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
May 27, 1980 05:33 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
The most frequent travel time is between 5 and 10 minutes. However, the majority of commuters travel between 0 and 40 minutes.
Commuters preferred method of travel is the automobile with the
majority traveling alone.
Source: http://www.city-data.com/city/Bellville-Texas.html
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The Insurance Store of TX (Service)
Well Fargo (Service)
A Blast from the Past (Commercial)
The King’s Chair Hair Salon (Service)
Coco and Duckie (Commercial)
Holland St. Gallery (Commercial)
Cottonwood Cottage (Commercial)
J. Frank Monk Real Estate (Service)
Perpfect Pair Interior (Commercial)
Vacant
Buck Fergeson Original-Sculpture, Jewelry, Leather (Commercial)
Treasure Crafts (Commercial)
Bellville Chamber of Commence (Civic)
Headliners Beauty Shop (Commercial)
Michele Jewelry (Commercial)
Center Stage Dance & Fitness (Service)
Austin County Agri-Life Extension (Civic)
Amy’s Unique Boutique (Commercial)
Van Williamson Attorney & Counselor at Law (Service)
Mill Creek Land & Cattle Co. LTD (Commercial)
A Blast from the Past too (Commercial)
Vacant
Vacant
Austin County Community Supervision & Corrections Department (Civic)
Kim’s Mobile Computer Service (Service)
Mimi Bella (Commercial)
Vacant
Edward Jones Investment (Service)
City Cleaners (Commercial)
Office Supply (Commercial)
Bellville Cafe (Dining)
First National Bank (Service)
First National Bank Civic & Financial Center (Service)
Bellville Abstract Company (Service)
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BUILDING FACADES
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1 - View from North Bell Street (Looking North-East)
Key Map - Downtown
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BUILDING FACADES
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1 - View from South Bell Street (Looking South-West)
Key Map - Downtown
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Masonic Lodge
Turnverein Pavilion
Church
Church
Post Office
City Hall
Hospital
Boys and Girls Club
Fire Department
A Blast From The Past
Downtown Building
Kim’s Mobile Computer
Servive
First National Bank
Benmark Construction
Las Lomas Restaurant
Wellborn Tire
Dollar General
Bellville Residence
Sources: -All photos taken on site.
Bellville Residence
Bellville Residence
Bellville Residence
Bellville Residence
Bellville Residence
ARCHITECTURE
Jail Museum
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PUBLIC BUILDINGS
1. Oak Knoll Cemetery
2. Bellville General Hospital
3. Bellville High School
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Sources: O’Bryant Primary http://www.classmates.com/directory/school/O’Bryant%20Primary%20School?org=17571071
O’Bryant Intermediate http://bellville.tx.schoolwebpages.com/education/school/school.php?sectiondetailid=1044&
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Key Map with City Boundary
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2. Main St. East of Square
3. Holland St. near Square & On-Street Parking
4. Ramp & Steps at SE Corner of Square
5. Stormwater Outlet in “Mini” Park
6. Drainage Swale along Palm St.
7. Curb Cut for Drainage in Square
8. Sidewalk Drain in Square
Key Map - Downtown Bellville
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STREETSCAPES & DRAINAGE
NTS
9. Drainage System in “Mini” Park
10. Curb & Gutter along Holland St.
11. Concrete Area in Square
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5. Walkway on South Side of Square
2. Ramp & Steps at SE Corner of Square
6. Walkway on East Side of Square
4. Courthouse Entrance
3. Crosswalk across Bell St.
7. Walkway on East Side of Square
8. Sidewalk along East Main St.
9. Walkway on North Side of Square
Key Map - Downtown Bellville
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11. Walkway on West Side of Square
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1. Curb Cut & Crosswalk over Main St.
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Municipal Street Light
Types of Wall Lights
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Hardscape - LIGHTING
Hardscape
LIGHTING
Types of Over-Head Lghts
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Hardscape - Seat/Trash can
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Seating Areas in the Downtown
Seating Area in front of the Courthouse
Seating Area outside the Masonic Lodge
Hardscape
Seat/Trash can
Seating Areas in the Memorial Park
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