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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9D - CSAH 82 Geometric 16200 Eagle Creek Avenue S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT DATE: AGENDA #: PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: DECEMBER 15, 2003 9D SUE MCDERMOTT, CITY ENGINEER CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CSAH 82 GEOMETRIC LAYOUT, CITY PROJECT 03-03 DISCUSSION: HISTORY CSAH 82 from CSAH 21 to CSAH 17 is identified for reconstruction in the year 2004 in both the City of Prior Lake and the Scott County Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The revised Scott County CIP which will be considered by the County Board on December 16th, moves the project to 2005. The project includes a significant redesign of the CSAH 82/CSAH 21 intersection. A preliminary geometric layout has been developed in close cooperation with the City of Prior Lake, Prior Lake - Spring Lake Watershed District, Shakopee Mdewankanton Sioux Community and Scott County Highway Department. Monthly project management team meetings involving representatives from the organizations identified above have been held since March in addition to a public open house. A summary of comments received at the meeting along with the County's responses is attached to this report. The geometric layout was not available for public viewing at the time of the open house. The council conducted a workshop on November 3,2003 to review the geometric layout and to discuss intersection issues. CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES The CSAH 82 geometric layout prepared by TKDA is too large to attach to this report but is available for viewing at City Hall. The proposed CSAH 82 is an 86-foot wide, 4-lane divided roadway with turn lanes and will include a bituminous surface, concrete curb and gutter and storm sewer. Ten-foot and eight-foot wide bituminous trails are also proposed along the north and south sides of the roadway, respectively. The City proposes to extend trunk sewer and water mains in conjunction with the roadway construction. TKDA is currently studying the feasibility of constructing a pedestrian underpass with this project. Scott County Highway Department hired TKDA to complete the design of CSAH 82 from CSAH 21 to CSAH 17. The City will participate in the cost of the improvements through the cooperative agreement process. The approved 2004-2008 Capital Improvement Program identifies this work to be completed in the year 2004. The County has requested that they receive formal approval from the City Council in order to move forward with the design. G. "\b"',J,,'" \b,u<h.SJ\...d.S..J;b''''_Ul. B 8 e www.cityofpriorlake.com 1 Phone 952.447.4230 / Fax 952.447.4245 ISSUES: G:lAgendalAgenda03\csah82a1ignment.DOC The recommended geometric layout proposes reVISIons to several intersections in accordance with Scott County's access spacing guidelines. The County guidelines recommend ~ mile spacing between full access intersections. Full access intersections are proposed at Foxtail TrailIDrake Avenue, Wilds Parkway/Glynwater Trail (east), Bobcat Trail, CSAH 83, Mystic Lake Boulevard, CR 81 (Howard Lake Road), and a private road approximately ~ mile east of the CSAH 17 intersection. A traffic signal will be installed at the CSAH 82/CSAH 83 intersection in addition to radius returns for the future extension of a city street to the south. The remaining intersections that are currently full access will be revised to 0/4 access or right-in/right-out only. The proposed % access intersections are at Fremont A venue and Orion Road. Left turns from Fremont and Orion onto CSAH 82 will be eliminated with the proposed design. Right-in/right-out intersections are proposed at Glynwater Trail (west), future road into Prior Lake Pond Addition, and Marsh Street. Turn lanes will be added on CSAH 21 at CSAH 82 to address traffic congestion issues that occur for north bound traffic attempting to go west on CSAH 82. Two left turn lanes, two through lanes and a right turn lane are proposed on the northbound leg of the intersection. In order to accommodate the addition of the turn lanes construction will extend to the north with an addition of a median to Lords Street. Windsong Circle and Jeffers Pass will become right-in/right-out only intersections. Proposed construction south of CSAH 82 on CSAH 21 will end at Grainwood Circle. The layout proposes aligning Eau Claire Trail with Highland Street at CSAH 21. The County proposes to acquire right-of- way from the property located at the southeast comer of CSAH 21 and Eau Claire Trail for this intersection improvement. Parkland was dedicated along CSAH 82 with the Wensmann First Addition. Approximately 0.9 acres of parkland will be impacted with the proposed geometric layout. Of the 0.9 acres of parkland, 0.3 acres of wetland will be impacted. The remaining 0.6 acres is generally passive park area between the roadway and the wetlands. TKDA is currently preparing a feasibility study for a pedestrian underpass. The two locations being investigated are at Glynwater/Wilds 6th Additions and at Crystal Bay DevelopmentJFairway Heights Park. Staff will bring the feasibility report before the Council upon its completion. CSAH 82 is a significant roadway in Prior Lake considering its connection of CSAH 21, Fremont, Wilds Parkway, CSAH 83 and CSAH 17. Given the development in this area, the SMSC enterprises and the annexations which will occur in the next two decades, this roadway will 2 ALTERNATIVES: RECOMMENDED MOTION: G: IAgendalAgenda03lcsab82a1ignrnent.DOC be a key transportation corridor. There are a number of issues the council may wish to address: · The Fremont/CSAH 82 intersection is proposed to be a % access. At the workshop the council acknowledged that Fremont and Northwood Road connect a large residential area both north and south of CSAH 12 to this roadway. The statistics show that most turning movements are not northbound to westbound CSAH 21. The council may wish to confirm their position on this intersection as the public has not had a chance to provide input on this layout. · There are four existing homes on the north side of CSAH 82 just east of the CSAH 17 intersection that may be impacted by right of way acquisition. The council may wish to request that the County minimize impacts to these properties. · The realignment of Eau Claire Trail and Highland Street may require the acquisition of the property at the southeast comer of Eau Claire Trail and CSAH 21. At the workshop the council indicated that this intersection improvement is required for safety . CONCLUSION Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution accepting the CSAH 82 Geometric Layout with the exception of the Fremont Avenue intersection until additional public input is obtained. The alternatives are as follows: 1. Approve Resolution 03-XX accepting the CSAH 82 Geometric Layout. 2. Table the resolution for a specific reason. 3. Deny the Resolution. A motion and a second to adopt a Resolution accepting the CSAH 82 Geometric Layout. 3 16200 Eagle Creek Avenue S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372-171RESOLUTION 03-XX RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CSAH 82 GEOMETRIC LAYOUT CITY PROJECT 03-03 MOTION BY: SECONDED BY: WHEREAS, Scott County authorized a preliminary design for CSAH 82 between CSAH 21 and CSAH 17; and WHEREAS, a layout was developed with the following considerations 1) meet CSAH 12 design criteria, 2) minimize residential property impacts, 3) minimize wetland impacts; and WHEREAS, Scott County has requested City approval of the recommended CSAH 82 geometric layout. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA, that CSAH 82 geometric layout be accepted with the following conditions: 1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein. 2. The City Council hereby accepts the CSAH 82 geometric layout as submitted subject to the following conditions: · Approval of the wetland replacement plan as required by the Wetland Conservation Act. · Exception of the %-access intersection at Fremont Avenue pending additional public input. · Minimize right-of-way impacts to the properties along the north side of CSAH 82, east of CSAH 17. · The Eau Claire Trail and Highland Street intersection are improved as shown on the layout. Passed and adopted this 15th day of December, 2003. YES NO HauQen HauQen Blomberq BlomberQ LeMair LeMair Petersen Petersen Zieska Zieska Frank Boyles, City Manager Seal} ~ \~'.!I81Hti8ft\.R8!U!119J\CE \l.IKJllt) SLtt.ilSi www.cityofpriorlake.com 1 Phone 952.447.4230 / Fax 952.447.4245 - I .'\)') d 1---)'" -t!'''' >-.'. PI: II ~~ II ~' k--'~ IV1J~ Q 'Y < ~,;;~ "\. UIfI\\ ~ ~(y 7~~ _ y<(' \:: >- I-U -n" v qyl~ ~~ ~~r~~V: I {j J ~ Q ~~{;ji~~~ I j J 0 ~ o / - I ~'i. 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N CD :z: C U) U ...., "-. j..;1 T - -) co :=Jl/ "" ~1~'\ U \ \ \10 ~ o c..:\ ( l7 ICl~ I C1 "- G \ J'~ -' 1 ~ -r V' (\:) ~- If \ 10" \\ !,& ~ I ~ "'" ~n_ 11j\)...l o (d' "~ ~ I _ I --,. dfn::: ""'" ~ _ _F '0 "d 1 I d_~ rf~ - l, ~ 0:: ~ ~ 8 _ LU ..J LU S:2 0 LU ~ Z <( U ...J :J 0 0:: :E 0:: ~ o .... .J T hanks to all of you who took the time to come out and meet with the County Highway 82 Reconstruction Project team at the public meeting held April 29, 2003. We received numerous comments regarding the proposed improvements, as well as other corridor issues. As the County Highway 82 reconstruction project design process moves forward, the project partners wanted to share with you the progress that has been made, and how the comments we received from you have influenced the process. The majority of concerns centered on Noise, Right-of-Way Impacts, Access, and Intersection Design. To a lesser degree comments were made regarding speed, signalization, wetland impacts, trail and pedestrian facilities, and cost/funding. Here is a brief summary of sample comments and what the project partners are doing to follow up on them. NOISE "NOISE issues associated with increased traffic flow proposed over the next few years. Reduce noise with proper signage for large trucks. Is there a possibility for noise studies to be done on various properties along this road? " "My concern is the noise generated by all this additional traffic. The noise level is already deafening at times. Local pickup trucks/motorcycles with illegal muffler systems need to be addressed. I am told Prior Lake has a noise ordinance, only to be ignored at this point. " "The noise levels on CH 82 are currently excessive. We are already unable to enjoy our yard" Response: Undoubtedly, noise is an issue adjacent to every County Highway and essentially impossible to control through the design of the highway. In order for "noise walls" to be effective along a highway they need to be continuous along the length of the highway. This is why we see them used extensively along controlled access highways where there are no at grade intersections. Since CSAH 82 is not a controlled access highway the use of "noise walls" would be defeated by the need to interrupt the wall for every street and driveway. This is one of the reasons the state legislature exempted local streets and highways from the state noise rules (Minnesota Statute 116.07, subd. 2a.). For more information on the state nOIse rules see Minnesota Rules Chapter 7030 at http://www.leg.state.mn.us/ RIGHT-Of-WAY IMPACTS "Taking land to make 4 lanes is too much. Will destroy many home's appearances. " "Taking 25 feet of my property eliminates half of my front yard. This will result in it not being usable for my children's playing, or for current licensed Daycare business. No family would want their children where they couldn't play. " "Condemnation of land - It's important to minimize the amount of land condemned to support the project (ie: 4 lane undivided vs. 4 lane divided). " "Trees moved rather than killed like they were when the fire hydrant went in. " "A resident stated that widening the road would create excessive impacts to his property. The impacts would reduce the usable acreage and the value of his property. " Response: CH 82 carries heavy volumes of traffic and is projected to carry even more. A two lane facility is no longer adequate for the demand. A four lane divided facility with turn lanes will accommodate the traffic growth for a number of years to come. The County has widened a number of highways to the same standard without destroying the appearance of homes. County Highways 16, 21, and 42 are examples. Our right-of-way requirements have not yet been determined for this project, so it is premature to say how much will be required on any specific parcel. Weare making every effort to minimize impacts to front yards but there will undoubtedly be some impact. These impacts will be better defined by our second public open house later this year. We agree that it is important to minimize the amount of land (right-of-way) required for this project. We are designing the project with this in mind. The use of condemnation has been the County's means of last resort. We have fair market value appraisals done on each parcel by licensed independent appraisers. We then attempt to negotiate a fair and equitable settlement with each property owner. Historically, we have been very successful in negotiating acquisitions. Despite the need to minimize the amount of property converted to highway right-of-way it is important that we not compromise the design of the highway. A four lane undivided roadway is not appropriate for the traffic volumes on CSAH 82. We need the divided highway to accommodate protected left turn lanes for a safer highway. The County will accommodate the relocation of some trees that can be moved when and where appropriate. This will be negotiated with right-of-way acquisition. Again, we are premature to determine "excessive" impacts to specific properties. Rights-of-way are purchased at fair market value which is compensation for the reduced "useable acreage". Based on our observations with other completed projects of this nature, there is no evidence that a project of this nature reduces property values. As with all property in Scott County, properties adjacent to previous similar projects have enjoyed a healthy real estate market and the associated increases in valuations. ACCESS "Traffic distribution from side streets should be allowed to enter & exit from both left & right onto CH 82. " "Access to 4-5 homes could be discussed by meeting with the homeowners. " A resident stated "there are issues with my existing access. It is currently too steep" and they are concerned the proposed access will be steeper. They requested a frontage road be constructed to eliminate the access issues. Response: Improving a roadway always involves balancing needs, solutions, and impacts against one another to arrive at the best possible design. Access will change in some locations, and you may have to drive slightly out of your way to get to where you are going. Overall, however, the ability for you to more safely enter a four-lane divided highway, the safety afforded you when making turns, and the great increase in safety when on-coming traffic is separated on a road that has this much traffic, should outweigh any changes to individual access. The highway/street network needs to operate as a system. One way to get the system to operate more safely and efficiently is through access management. Access management looks at the distance between public street accesses. It is based on the concept that drivers need certain distances to react to events on the highway such as vehicles entering or leaving the traffic stream. The application of access management principles should determine whether accesses are full access intersections or a more restrictive access such as three-quarters (no left turn out onto the highway), or right-in, right-out only. Scott County has adopted access spacing guidelines for the highways under our jurisdiction and we strive to implement these guidelines when we reconstruct the highways. What this means for CSAH 82 is that not all of the existing full access public streets will remain full access once reconstruction is complete because the current spacing does not meet County guidelines. Where access restrictions will be proposed we will attempt to accommodate the majority of the traffic movements with the safest configuration possible. We will be meeting with the neighborhood south of CSAH 82 and Orion to discuss access alternatives for this neighborhood. Steep driveways do create unsafe conditions, we will make every effort to address these concerns. A frontage road may, or may not be the best solution. INTERSECTION DESIGN A resident stated "the intersection of CSAH 82 and CSAH 17 needs improvement" and requested to be informed of the plans. "A left turn lane is needed for northbound CSAH 21 at the intersection with CSAH 82. " "Channelization is needed at the intersection ofCSAH 82 and CSAH 21, it is needed to make U- turns safer. " "Will a left turn lane be provided for northbound traffic on Marsh Street? " Response: There will be a number of intersection improvements with this project. Each of the County - County intersections will have changes. We will be widening CSAH 17 at CSAH 82 to provide a protected left turn lane. We will also be reconstructing a short segment of CSAH 83 north of CSAH 82 to provide a four lane section with channelization. On CSAH 21 we will be reconstructing north and south of the CSAH 82 intersection to provide dual left turn lanes from CSAH 21 to CSAH 82. This will be a significant improvement to the existing condition at this intersection. Because of access reductions, the full access intersections will be constructed to accommodate V-turning passenger vehicles. At this time, it is not anticipated that there will be left turn lanes provided on the City streets intersecting CSAH 82 OTHER COMMENTS (Speed) "It would help to slow down the speed on that road." (Signalization) "Definitely need "left turn" lights for Fremont/82 and 82/21. " "A stop light should not be installed at the intersection of CSAH 82 and CSAH 83. " (Wetland Impacts) "Storm drain - Water runoff should not involve/destroy any wetlands. " (Trail and Pedestrian Facilities) "Please make sure there is a walking path/bike path along CH 82. " "Regional trail will be developed on north side of CH 82. An underpass might be put at the intersection of Wilds Parkway or Fremont - this could connect the regional park with current sidewalk in Glynwater rt and current city trail. " Speed Response: Enforcement of traffic regulations such as speed limits falls within the purview of public safety agencies. Your concerns were referred to the City of Prior Lake and Scott County staff for their action. The Prior Lake Police Department [(952) 440-3555] can be contacted directly with specific complaints. Signalization Response: The installation of traffic signals always has a risk, and may not be the solution to a perceived problem. By upgrading CSAH 82 to a four-lane divided highway, more gaps in traffic will occur because the same number of vehicles in one direction will be distributed over two lanes, as opposed to one lane. Increased traffic gaps mean more opportunities for you to make left turns safely. Experience from national studies shows that installing traffic signals and stop signs is not necessarily the best solution to avoid crashes. In fact, accident rates (particularly rear-end crashes) typically increase when traffic signals and stop signs are installed along a corridor like CSAH 82. Traffic signals and stop signs will be installed when specific criteria are met indicating that they are justified. However, the project partners will continue to monitor "trouble spots" along the corridor and will install traffic control devices when the demonstrated need to do so outweighs their potential risk. Wetland Impacts Response: This project is located within the Prior Lake - Spring Lake Watershed District. The project will have to comply with the District's rules in order to obtain a permit for construction. In general, the rules require the project to meet certain water quality and quantity targets. These targets usually require the installation of storm water quality ponds and perhaps infiltration trenches or basins. Normally, storm water runoff is not directly outletted into a wetland, it is first routed through a water quality pond. Additionally, any wetland impacts from construction of the highway, such as filling of wetlands, require compliance with the Wetlands Conservation Act (WCA). The City is the LGU for the WCA. Any filling that is approved by the LGU will be required to be mitigated as part of the project. Mitigation has generally been interpreted to require construction of additional wetlands often at a 2 to 1 ratio. For each square foot or acre of wetland filled, twice that amount has to be created. Trail and Pedestrian Facilities Response: There will be a 10 foot wide bituminous regional trail on the north side of the highway and an 8 foot bituminous path on the south side of the highway. Each of these facilities will be separated from the highway by a grass boulevard. Additionally, the City is evaluating the feasibility of a pedestrian underpass in the vicinity of Fremont Avenue. This study is not yet concluded. NEXT STEPS A second public information meeting will be scheduled later this year. At this meeting, the project partners and design consultant, TKDA, will have copies of the refined corridor design for your review. Staff will be able to share information with you about the CSAH 82 road design, explain how it has evolved since our last meeting in April and listen to your comments regarding the project. The environmental study document and more detailed design concepts will be available at a later date.