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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7A Cty Rd 44 Improv Plans AGENDA #: PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: DATE: INTRODUCTION: DISCUSSION: ISSUES: ) STAFF AGENDA REPORT 7A LARRY J. ANDERSON, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS CONSIDER APPROVAL OF COUNTY ROAD 44 ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PLANS OCTOBER 3,1994 The City Council conducted a public hearing on September 6, 1994, to receive resident input on this proposed project. The City Council and residents extensively discussed their concerns about the project during the two hour hearing. At the conclusion of the public input portion of the hearing, the Council directed staff to explore various alternatives which would mitigate the impacts of the project on adjacent property owners and report back on October 3. The Council's direction was for staff and the County to look at various alternatives which would mitigate the impacts of the proposed project. Scott County is preparing a video image which would show a picture of selected properties before and after the installation of the improvements. The County has also prepared cross sections showing seven of the residential properties. The following issues were identified from the September 6, 1994 meeting: BY ACQUIRING ADJACENT PARCELS. CAN THE ROADWAY ALIGNMENT BE SHIFTED WHICH WOULD PROVIDE A GREATER BUFFER TO THE PROPERTIES INVOLVED? Property acquisition on the south side of CSAH 44 was determined to be the most cost effective between St. Paul Avenue and Memorial Trail. Scott County used the following approach to determine the cost of the property acquisition. The assessed value for each property was determined, one hundred and fifty percent was added to the total assessed value of all the properties. This would cover the cost of property acquisition, relocation assistance, demolition, and legal cost. The total cost of property acquisition is estimated to be $800,000.00. The road alignment could be moved 22 feet south in the area of the four plexes tapering back to zero at St. Paul Avenue and the west property line of Prior Manor. This alternative does not appear to be cost effective. A sketch showing the alternate alignment will be available at the meeting. WHAT METHODS OF SCREENING SHOULD BE PROVIDED TO BUFFER THE PROPERTIES? A plan for a buffer is being prepared for the area between Franklin Trail and S1. Paul Avenue. The Zoning Ordinance 93-02, Section 6.10 P, 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPP6kTUNIn' EMPLOYER r . _---~....-----.-_......._...._"._..._<,~_'.....,..,....._."~_~._~_.~.,__.........._...._<__... ....... "".....,..,->.._~.~.".",_.~~.,.M____""'..,.__._,._ prohibits fences in residential districts which exceed 42 inches in height and exceed twenty five percent opacity on the front property line. Such a fen~e could not be an effective screen and meet the City's Zoning Ordmance. The only option regarding fencing would require a variance to City code. In lieu of fencing, we have considered coniferous and deciduous plant materials for screening. The landscape materials would need to be placed on private property outside of the proposed right-of-way to provide adequate sight distance for vehicles using driveways ancl/or cross streets. The landscape materials could be used only if property owners provided temporary easements for their placement without cost to the City or County. The maintenance of the plant materials would be the responsibility of the property owners. The aesthetic value of the screening is in the eye of the beholder and property owners could choose whether or not they wish to utilize screening. A cost estimate is being prepared to implement screening and the cost will be presented at the meeting. The Scott County cost participation agreement requires landscaping to be paid by the City. Landscaping could be provided to the east of Franklin Trail on a less intense basis if property owners provided an easement for its placement. Staff will contact the utility companies prior to the meeting to determine if overhead lines can be placed underground. Due to the amount of time available prior to the meeting, this question may not be resolved before the meeting. CAN ALTERNATIVE ACCESS BE PROVIDED TO THE PROPERTIES ALONG CSAH 44? Relocating the access to the rear of the four plexes and consolidating the three driveways into one was looked at so that a more continuous buffer could be provided between the four plexes and CSAH 44. There is not sufficient space in the rear of the four plexes to do this. The property to the north (Gateway Center) is privately owned and at a lower elevation than the four plexes. This is not a viable option. The driveways to the homes to the south are in the middle of the block and relocation to St. Paul Avenue, Jordan Avenue or Memorial Trail does not enhance the properties and is probably cost prohibitive. WHAT CAN BE DONE TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE TRAIL AND SIDEWALK SYSTEM WITHOUT A CONTINUOUS SYSTEM ON BOTH SIDES OF CSAH 44? The proposed trail would be on the north side and would run from Fish Point Road to T.H. 13. The segment to the east of Fish Point Road was deleted due to the topography and no City need to extend it. The proposed sidewalk on the south side would run from T.H. 13 to the east City limits and connect to park land in the Cardinal Ridge Park. Attached as Option 1 is a drawing showing the existing and proposed sidewalk and trail system as originally contemplated. The Parks Advisory Committee rated the trail on CSAH 44 as being a very high priority. The trail would provide a connection of the three schools on the north side of CSAH 44 to the residential area and Main Avenue. There are three options for the installation of the sidewalk on the south side. They are: -2- ".~..__~~~__..~_~___,~~_........-...-~;._""_~~""_.___.~,.._.".__._....~",_,_~__~__",__'_'''''.._...4,~_ ",_"_~_'~'_'4__."_'.""""'_'_~'__'"'_~~_"_~"____ T . 1. Install the full length as proposed (Option 1). This would provide the optimum pedestrian link between the commercial area, schools and residential area. The least amount of crossing CSAH 44 is provided, and crossings potentially can be made at locations with signals. A signal will ultimately be constructed at Franklin Trail if not part of the project. The estimated cost for the sidewalk in Option 1 is $60,000.00. 2. Delete the section between T.H. 13 and Memorial Trail (Option 2). This will provide larger front yards for the homes in this area. The pedestrian crossings can be made at the signals. A sidewalk could be constructed through Memorial Park to Grainwood School. The negative of this option is that pedestrians coming from T.H. 13 or west of T.H. 13 and going to Grainwood School would probably cross CSAH 44 at an uncontrolled intersection. The estimated cost of the sidewalk for Option 2 is $46,000.00. 3. Delete the sidewalk along the entire segment of CSAH 44 and construct a sidewalk on Crossandra Street between Franklin Trail and the plat of Cardinal Ridge (Option 3}. The sidewalk on Crossandra Street would link the Cardinal Ridge plat to the existing sidewalk on Franklin Trail. Residents in the Cardinal Ridge and Brooksville neighborhoods could use Franklin Trail and Fish Point Road to connect to the trail system on CSAH 44. The cost for the sidewalk in Option 3 is $28,000.00. City Council discussion is needed to provide direction on this to determine which Option is the best for the community, and also considering the input provided by property owners. ARE THERE ROADWAYS IN THE AREA SIMILAR TO WHAT IS PROPOSED? Two areas similar in Scott County are: 1. CSAH 17 north of 10th Avenue in Shakopee. The current average daily traffic is approximately 10,000 vehicles per day. 2. T.H. 101 west of CSAH 17 in Shakopee. The average daily traffic is in excess of 20,000 vehicles per day. Numerous other examples exist in Hennepin County. A video image will be provided at the meeting showing the existing conditions and proposed improvements. In addition, cross sections will be provided to show the location of the structures to the proposed improvements. The cross sections will be in the area from Franklin Trail to St. Paul Avenue. A presentation of the alternatives which have been addressed will be made by staff and County representatives. City Council discussion will provide the forum to address the various issues on this project. The September 6, 1994, Agenda Report identified issues including the public need for this project. At this point direction is needed from the City Council for this project to proceed. The alternatives for reducing the impact to the properties has been addressed to the extent possible, with financial concerns in mind. The acquisition of land to provide a greater buffer is not financially feasible, and the screening between the roadway and properties can be done to provide an enhancement to the properties. -3- .r ,., . ""', ---- -- WESTWOOD ..~-~~~.~.~~. ,- ,~~ ~ - . I. I. :. ;. I. I. I. \. ,. I. GMrW'DOe ., . .N 1& . ::= -- -- ..- -- .- .- ::: HIDDEN OAKS HIGH SCHOOL::: ::: MIDDLE SCHOOL - :, , :\' ! - . '"' ---------. -:.~~.- , i " .,..-.- 1-- ~ ~;." f(".,........ ... ,..",4,\#' .. . ~ ~ I ~ ~ jl il :~ ~! -.'~ ::- - -----.; - ~! . l~ -.. ........<< ...... 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'! ...... -- NS....( ADO'" -- OPTION 3 Ii I --, .~n :.;.::,:::;;:;;;;~~;;;(:;~ ;::::::;;;::::::;;~:;~~::::::;;';*:::::::::::. >4} ""","",,@> ::::::::::~::::< ::;:::;::::N::. """""""""""""""."""""",4"" -::::::::;:::::::;;:::;:::::;:;::;~::;~:. ::;;::::::::::;;~::;::~:'" :::::::::~:;:::::::: "::::::.:::::::::::;:.;:; -~ ::,;,~;.:::::-.;.;-:....., '. " .....".....,....,.,.,.'.... ~ .........,,"~},....:-:- l' . 1;:=L~ S~~\\Qi!.\Ov-- O~~ iff 6-6-9: UTILITIES (A) , In all new subdivisions requiring the installation of utilities, all utility cables and pipelines shall be placed underground. Transformers and pad mOunted switching centers for electricity, line treatment and distribution points for telephone and television services, and pressure regulating and monitoring devices for natural gas, will be allowed to remain above ground. Any other facilities or other similar associated utility services constructed on public or private property shall be placed underground. (B) In all subdivisions platted prior to the effective date of this ordinance, where installation of utilities has not commenced, all utility services must comply with Paragraph (A). Q1) Three-phase feeder lines will be allowed to remain above ground subject to approval by the City Engineer. (D) All utility companies installing utilities within public right-of-ways must obtain a permit from the City Engineer prior to the installation of the utility. (Ord. 90-08) _'>L ~~ L-INO ~f{ c.~, 44- It~ ; PflA-s& Fc'e:befl>. 7fV c; e.e.-- c.:: 0...\00--.1 it . - ~A Tr\'f ~ tJ I L.l- 4 9Z- 63,",0 31 ._.~~._"_,_,__,__~.__."._,.".~..." ._~~,_____...___________.._..._..-._._.,~_..........-_..,._...__~,",.,___,_...""""""'~A___~''''''"'<_" r I, 10/03/'34 14: 19 CITY OF SRVRGE ~ 612 447 4245 NO. 176 Gl02 f~M :::;AvA6E 1ft CITY 0 F 5TH 13 (5TH 101 to southwest c~ty lim~ts) and CSAH 42 150 feat each side CSAH 27 125 feet each side Other County routes 100 feet each side C. Building Setback from Railroads: 50 feet from railroad right of way G14-10: UNDERGROUND UTILITIES: I A.. Underground Utilitie~ Required: All utility lines hereafter .. ins1:.alled r constr-..lcted or other..rise placed '-Ii thin the City for electric, telephone r TV cable or other l~ke or sl.mi.lar services to serve residential, commercial and industrial cus'tomers in ne'W'ly platted areas 'Whether owned, installed or constructed by the supplier, consumer or any party shall be installed and placed underground in an approved, safe manner, subject only to the exceptions stated below. Utilitv Companies: All companies installing and operat~ng lines ;uch as those described herein shall be referred to as "u1:ility companies" for the purpose of this Section. B. ,... '- . Exceotions to RQouirament: The following exceptions to the stri~t applicability of this Section shall be allowed upon the conditions stated: 1. Above ground placement: , construction, lUodification or replacement of: a. iG c. Meters, gauges, transformers, street lighting and service connection pedestals. Those lines commonly referred to as "high voltage" transm~ssion lines; provided, however, that sixty (60) days prior to commencement of construction of such a project the City Engineer shall be furnished notice of the proposed project and upon request, the utility company involved ~hall furnish any relevant information regarding such project to the C.ity Engineer. Those lines in residential, commercial and industrial areas where the City Council, following consideration and recommendation by the Planning Commission, finds that underground placement is .impractical or not 1:.echnically feasible due to topographical, subsoil or other existing conditions which adversely affect underground utility placement. , . 1\1/03/'34 14:20 CITY OF SAUAGE ~ 612 447 4245 NO. 17E. G103 ( 2. Above ground placement of temporary: service lines shall only be allowed: a. During the new cons~ruction of any projec~ for a period of not 1:0 exceed t"-lenty four (24) months. b. During an emergency ~o safeguard lives or prop@r~y w~1:hin the City. c. Far a period of not more than seven (7) months when soil (:onditions ma.ke excavat~on impra.ctical. D. Repa~r and Maintenance of Exis~inq Ins~allations: Nothing in this Sec~.ion shall be construed to prevent repair, ma.intenance, replacement or modification of existing overhead u~ility lines. 9-14-11': PRESERVATION OF NATURAL ~S: It is the intent of his Title to preserve significant land for.ms such as river and s eam valleys and bluffs and other 3te~p areas in their natural stat. In fur~herance ot this intent, the placement of structures upo land having a vertical slope in excess of thirty five percen-c. ( 5%) shall be prohibited. Removal of natuxal vegetation ana a terations ~o ~he exist~ng land contour in areas over th~y five p rcen~ (35t) shall also De prohibited. A. A setback of 40 eet shall De required along the ~nneso~a RiveI bluff fram ~ e point at which ~he gradient reaches 35%. B. A setback of 25 fee~ bluff and the bluff.u: B the community from the po 35% or greater. be required along the Credit River adjacent to o~her wetlands with~n t at which ~he natural grad~en~ is c. Within plan~"'1ed develoomen1: dist cts, se~backs may be modified further with consideration given 0 construction methods that will preserve the na~ural features d orevent erosion as well aB considerations related to buildi height. If a build~ng exceeding three stories in height is roposed, the s61:back from the established blutf line shall be 'ncreased so that the setback is n01: less than one half the hei t of the building. 9-14-12: SBORELAND PROTECTION - LOCAL: In additi n to Shoreland Management requirements for DNR "Protected tars" as set forth in Chapter 9. a of thi.5 Title, the follo...,i.nq regul iones shall apply to parcels of land bordering ather lakes and po ds whLch nor.mally contain standing water. A. Apolica~ion: Aoolica~ion of the reauiremen~~ listed below shall be to tVPE;-4 and 5 wetland.5 ac~ording to the standard classifica~io~-5vstem of the Deoartment of the In~erior, Fish ~ - and Wildlife Service. A 5UIIlII1ary cla15:5ification is as fallows: .