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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-09-18 Meeting Packet AGENDA CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION COMMUNITY ROOM September 18, 2014 6:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Regular Meeting of August 21, 2014 V. COMMUNITY COMMENT During “Community Comment,” the Transportation Commission will invite residents to share relevant issues or concerns. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. The Chair may limit the number of speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and topic. Generally speaking, items that are elsewhere on tonight’s agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment. Individuals should not expect the Chair or Commission Members to respond to their comments tonight. Instead, the Commission might refer the matter to staff for consideration at a future meeting. VI. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS A. Draft Sidewalk Facilities Plan B. 2015 Valley View Road Reconstruction Draft Engineering Report C. 2015 Work Plan Approval D. Ordinance Discussion: Bicycling in Municipal Parking Facilities E. Traffic Safety Committee Report of August 13, 2014 F. Walk Edina Working Group G. Updates i. Student Member ii. Bike Edina Working Group – Minutes of August 14, 2014 iii. Living Streets Working Group iv. Communications Committee Agenda / Edina Transportation Commission September 18, 2014 Page 2 VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS VIII. CHAIR AND COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS IX. STAFF COMMENTS A. Project Updates X. ADJOURNMENT The City of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing amplification, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting. SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS/DATES/EVENTS Thursday September 18 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday October 23 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS Thursday November 20 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday December 18 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday January 15 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS Thursday February 19 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday March 19 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday April 16 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS G:\Engineering\Infrastructure\Streets\Traffic\TRANSP COMM\Agendas & RR's\2014 Agendas\20140918 Agenda.docx REPORT / RECOMMENDATION To: Edina Transportation Commission From: Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Transportation Planner Date: September 18, 2014 Subject: Walk Edina Working Group Agenda Item #: VI. F. Action Discussion Information 0 Action Requested: Approve the Walk Edina Working Group and appoint the chair and members from the ETC. Information / Background: Please recall at the ETC's August 21, 2014 meeting Commissioner Boettge requested that the ETC consider forming a Walk Edina Working Group, whose focus would be to advance pedestrian mobility in Edina. Commissioner Boettge has prepared the following proposal for the ETC to consider. Walk Edina Working Group Mission: The mission of Walk Edina is to advance pedestrian mobility in Edina, by advocating for a complete pedestrian transportation network that serves pedestrians of all ages and abilities, safely, comfortably, and conveniently; serving as a voice and resource for city staff and elected officials, school district, and the community on pedestrian-related issues; furthering public awareness and acceptance of walking as a fun, safe, convenient, healthy and sustainable mode of transportation and form of recreation, year around; and working collaboratively with other organizations to advance our vision for a progressive pedestrian-friendly community where everyone can integrate walking into their daily lives. Suggested member composition: • 1-4 ETC members • 1 member from other boards and commissions • Up to 7 other members (hopefully a diverse group of residents and/or people who work in Edina, including both a senior member and student member) • Minimum number of members: 3 City of Edina • 480 I W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 REPORT! RECOMMENDATION Page 2 Working group chair: Emily Boettge Working group term: Standing Recommendation: Vote to establish the Walk Edina working group as described above. Appoint the chair and members from the ETC. Process: See ETC bylaws (Section 7: Committees and Working Groups, below) for process re: public notice and selection/appointment of non-ETC members. Transportation Commission Bylaws, Section 7: Committees and Working Groups Introduction Committees or Working Groups may be established by a majority vote of the Edina Transportation Commission to study issues in greater depth and report findings. Committees or Working Groups present their analysis to the Edina Transportation Commission for discussion and recommendations. The Edina Transportation Commission has the sole authority to make final recommendations on all matters on which a Committee or Working Group has given guidance. The Edina Transportation Commission defines the scope and the duration of the Committee or Working Group's mission. In no case may the Committee or Working Group exceed the authority granted by the Edina Transportation Commission. Committee and Working Group participants may not include enough voting Edina Transportation Commission members to constitute a quorum for the Edina Transportation Commission. Committees or Working Groups may be designated as standing (ongoing) or temporary in nature. Definitions Committees and Working Groups may be comprised of two or more people, one of whom is the Chair appointed by the Edina Transportation Commission. A Committee is comprised of current Edina Transportation Commission members only. A Working Group is led by an Edina Transportation Commission member, but will also include members of the public. Working Group Announcement Public notice will be given of the formation of any Working Group, including a press release from the City to local media outlets. Individuals will have a minimum of 14 days after the public notice to express interest in joining before members are selected. Public Access Based on the potential public interest in the topic, some Committee and Working Group meetings may be designated as public meetings by the Edina Transportation Commission or the City Council. If a Committee or Working Group's meetings are designated as public meetings, official meeting notices, written agendas and written minutes are required. Refer to Section 4 of these bylaws for additional information on meeting notices. REPORT / RECOMMENDATION Page 3 Appointments and Chair Assignments Committees: The Edina Transportation Commission Chairperson will ask for Committee volunteers from the Edina Transportation Commission membership. A majority vote may approve the Committee appointments once sufficient volunteers are established. A temporary Committee Chair will be appointed by the Transportation Commission at the time of Committee formation. The Committee will elect its own Chair and notify the Edina Transportation Commission Chairperson. Working Groups: The Edina Transportation Commission Chairperson will ask for volunteers from the Edina Transportation Commission to serve as the Working Group Chair. The Working Group Chair is approved by a majority of the Edina Transportation Commission members. The Working Group Chair will recommend other Working Group members. By definition, those members will include individuals outside of the Edina Transportation Commission. The Chair may also nominate a co-chair who is not an Edina Transportation Commission member. Working Group appointments will be made by a majority vote of Edina Transportation Commission members. The duties of the Committee or Working Group Chair(s) include but are not limited to: • Set the meeting schedule and, if required, notify the City Staff Liaison for public notification. • Prepare and distribute a written meeting agenda, if required. • Lead the meeting in accordance with the agenda and facilitate discussion on agenda items. • Ensure that this section of the bylaws and Edina Transportation Commission directives are followed. • Maintain meeting decorum. • Recommend members and notify Edina Transportation Commission of changes in membership (Working Group only). • Report on the Committee or Working Group's activities at each regular Edina Transportation Commission meeting. • Communicate to the Committee or Working Group any directives, questions or input from the Edina Transportation Commission. Resignation or Removal A Committee or Working Group member may voluntarily resign by submitting his or her written resignation to the Chair of the Committee or Working Group. A Committee or Working Group member may be removed by a majority vote of the Edina Transportation Commission. Disbanding A Committee or Working Group may be disbanded at any regular meeting of the Edina Transportation Commission by a majority vote of the members. Committees or Working Groups will automatically be disbanded if no member of the Edina Transportation Commission is available to serve or appropriate volunteer membership cannot be established. Walk Edina Working Group Chair would: • Coordinate with staff re: distributing public notice and soliciting members from the Planning Commission, Park Board, Community Health Commission, and Human Rights & Relations Commission • Work with ETC Walk Edina members to define initial focus areas, priorities G: \ Engineering \ Infrastructure \Streets \ Traffic \TRANSP COMM \ Agendas & RR's \ 2014 R&R\ 20140918\ Item VI.F. Walk Edina Working Group.docx REPORT / RECOMMENDATION To: Edina Transportation Commission From: Mark Nolan, AICP, Transportation Planner Date: September 18, 2014 Subject: Traffic Safety Committee Report of August 13, 2014 Agenda Item #: VI. E. Action Discussion 0 Information El Action Requested: Review and recommend Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) Report of Wednesday August 13, 2014, be forwarded to City Council for approval. Information / Background: It is anticipated that residents may be in attendance at the meeting regarding some of the attached issues (i.e. stop sign requests). An overview of the comments from the Edina Transportation Commission (ETC) will be included in the staff report provided to Council for their October 21, 2014 meeting. Attachments: Traffic Safety Committee Report for August 13, 2014. G:\ Engineering \ Infrastructure \Streets \Traffic \Traffic Safety Committee \Staff Review Summaries\ 14 TSAC & Min \08-13-14 Cover.docx City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 Map : Gleason Rd. and Scotia Photo : Sightlines from the stop of Scotia Traffic Safety Preview Wednesday, August 13th The Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) review of traffic safety matters occurred on August 13. The City Engineer, Public Works Director, Police Traffic Supervisor, Transportation Planner, Sign Coordinator, a representative from the Planning Department and Traffic Safety Coordinator were in attendance for this meeting. From these reviews, the recommendations below are provided. On each of the items, persons have been contacted and staff recommendation has been discussed with them. They were informed that if they disagree with the recommendation or have additional facts to present, they can do so at the September 18 Edina Transportation Commission meeting and/or the October 21 City Council meeting. Section A : Requests on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends approval Al. Request for enforcement of 3-way stop sign on Gleason Road and Scotia Drive Requestor states that stop signs on Gleason Rd are being ignored. Site investigations showed that this location was at the bottom of a steep (8.75% grade) hill, and is controlled by an all-way stop. In a video study of the intersection on July 8th, from 10:19 AM to 1:48 PM (250 vehicles), traffic traveling south on Gleason ran the stop sign at a rate of 22%, while full and complete stops were performed at a rate of 15 percent. Gleason has 2,451 vehicles daily (from a state-aid count), while Scotia has 200 daily vehicles. No accidents relating to traffic control were reported in the last five years. For comparison, research has shown that 3% to 17% of drivers have come to full and complete stops at stop signs when not forced to do so by conflicting traffic, and 20% of drivers can be expected to run an unwarranted stop sign. After review, staff recommends approval of this request. Police have already been stationed at this intersection and will continue to conduct operations at this location. Page 1 of 13 ;.; oto. 77 c:oo Pc..(;,:c”.vo Map : Bus stops at W. 77th Street and Parklawn Avenue A2. Request to remove "No Pedestrian" pictorial signs from the intersection of W. 77th Street and Parklawn Avenue, and to install pedestrian signals This request concerns the bus stops on 77th Street and Parklawn Avenue and the pedestrian environment of the intersection. Currently there are near side bus stops, and signs banning pedestrians from crossing the north, south and east legs. The concern is that a law-abiding user of transit would be unable to use the bus stops, due to the ban on pedestrian movements. Specifically the south and west legs were requested to have their signs removed and pedestrian signals installed. The Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, section 2B.51, addressing such signs states in the support section that the sign is intended to be used on only one leg of an intersection, in order to provide access. The estimated cost of adding the crosswalk to the north leg of the intersection is $12,432. The maximum two hour volumes on each leg were determined by video study on June 10th with six crossings on the north leg. Former studies of the intersection indicated that the no right on red should remain (at least on the southbound approach) due to the dual right turn lanes, and little benefit from the restriction's removal. According to a WSB report done earlier this year, with no change the level of service of the intersection will remain the same, and delay will only rise by a few seconds per vehicle. Mitigation any effect of adding crosswalks should be possible using the mitigation outlined by WSB. After review, staff recommends a request for proposals be submitted for a crosswalk on the north leg of the intersection, to provide access. Staff also recommends that the no right on red restriction remain in place. Page 2 of 13 A3. Request for stop signs to be placed at Sunnyslope Road and Dale Drive Requestor asks for stop signs at this intersection, noting that it is currently uncontrolled, and dangerous. Counts were conducted on the streets as they approach the intersection, with Dale Dr having 120 ADT with an 85th percentile speed of 19.3 mph, and Sunnyslope Rd having 208 ADT with an 85th percentile speed of 26.2 mph. Traffic eastbound on Dale and northbound on Sunnyslope cannot see each other adequately according to AASHTO's (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) 2004 Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, due to a hill on the southeast corner of the intersection. No accidents have been recorded at this intersection in the past five years. Stop sign warrants are provided in Appendix A. After review staff recommends placing a stop sign for Dale Drive at the intersection of Sunnyslope Road, due to sightline constraints. Photo : Sunnyslope Rd and Dale Dr sight obstruction, 115 feet from conflict point Page 3 of 13 Photo : Browndale Bridge, looking Southeast Map : Browndale Bridge A4. Request for striping on the Browndale Bridge Requestor states that the Browndale Bridge is very busy, narrow and its lack of striping makes for a dangerous situation for vehicles. Requestor asks for a painted centerline matching the markings on the north-east side of the bridge (double yellow). The bridge's road surface is 21.5 feet with 17.5 feet outside of gutter pans. Adding a double yellow centerline would utilize one foot of the bridge's width. Due to recent work renovating the bridge and lack of shoulder to place a counter, counts were taken on the northeast bridge approach and speeds were found with a radar study. While the presence of a vehicle on the approach may have led drivers out of their lanes, those whose speeds exceeded 22 mph on the bridge failed to stay on their side of the centerline when leaving the bridge deck and turning into the Country Club neighborhood. 3,571 cars use the bridge on an average weekday, and the 85th percentile speed on the bridge was measured as 22 mph. According to MnDOT and the MUTCD, roadways of more than 20 feet in width and 4000 vehicles per day should be striped, whereas those with less than 16 feet in width cay be striped but drivers' possible inability to stay in their lanes must be considered, additionally a bridge with more than 18 feet of width, but narrower than the approaching travel lanes should employ the use of narrow bridge signs (Page 2C-17). No accidents have been reported on the bridge in the last five years. After review, staff recommends that the bridge not be striped, due to a narrowing effect and mixed results on the safety of striping narrow roadways. However, staff recommends that narrow bridge warning signs be placed on the approaches to the bridge. Page 4 of 13 Map : Brookview Ave. and W. 55th St. Section B: Requests on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends denial B1. Request for all-way stop signs on Brookside Avenue and W. 44th Street (possible removal of stop signs at the intersection of Division Street and Brookside Avenue) Requestor states that the intersection delay is very high at 44th St and Brookside Ave for those on 44th, where there is a one way stop. The requestor also noted that Division St has an all way stop with Brookside, while it is a more minor street than 44th . Counts were taken and are shown on the diagram in Appendix B. A delay study of 44th was done during the peak hours and maximum delay (5 minute average) was 37.5 seconds- per-vehicle, total delay over the morning peak was 0.475 hours for 325 vehicles and over the evening peak was 1.08 hours for 456 vehicles. No crashes at the intersection have been reported in the last five years. Application of an All-Way stop is detailed in Appendix A. After review staff recommends denial of this request, due to lack of warrants. Photo : Brookside at 44th, looking south (towards Division) Map : Brookside Ave. Division St. and W. 44th St. B2. Request for stops signs at W 55th Street and Brookview Avenue This request was made to the Edina Transportation Commission and has been updated to include non- motorized users at the intersection. Requestor feels that there is a lot of cut through traffic on Brookview Ave that is driving too fast, that the current yield signs on W 55th St. do not reach the desired level of safety, and that hills in the area lead to Page 5 of 13 Photo : W55' St. and Brookview Ave looking north. Map : Count of Lincoln Drive even more dangerous driving. There are no sidewalks at this location. A 2010 traffic study was done on this intersection, and similar speeds and counts to previous studies show that the area is not experiencing large changes in traffic conditions. West 55th Street has an 85th percentile vehicle speed of 14.6 mph. Brookview has an 85th-percentile vehicle speed of 23.7 mph. Due to requestor concerns that previous requests had not included the children of the area on bicycles, scooters and walking, a video study of the intersection was done. The video study showed that and average of 306.5 users per day of the intersection approached on 55th (including 74.5 pedestrians and 73.5 bicycles), while 418.5 users per day approached on Brookview (including 78.5 pedestrians and 53 bicycles). There is one reported accident at this location. Requestor has made similar requests three times in the past five years, all have either been denied or modified (yield signs placed in 2010 to assign right of way). Warrants for stop signs are in Appendix A. After review staff recommends denial of this request based on lack of warrants. This decision took into account motorized traffic as well as bicycles and pedestrians. B3. Request for traffic calming on local roads due to 169 construction Multiple requestors have asked for traffic calming due to traffic being detoured from 169 accesses and to other accesses on local streets. Lincoln Drive's ADT went from 3,826 with an 8,-th percentile speed of 37.4 mph (2013 MSA count), to an ADT of 5,289 and an 85th percentile speed of 39.3 mph. Other recent requests have mentioned McCauley Trail, as this is part of an official MnDOT detour for 169. Enforcement is already being done on several of these unofficial or minor detour routes. Staff recommends denial of any physical traffic calming at these areas. Page 6 of 13 Map : Pamela Park, south access drive Photo : Pamela Park south access drive, looking north Photo : Monterey Ave, midblock, looking north B4. Request for traffic calming (speed bumps prefered) on the Pamela Park South Access Drive Requestor states that traffic accessing the park is going at high speeds and wishes for traffic calming, along the south access drive of the park. Counts were taken early in the year (end of April) and in midsummer to account for differences in the park's demand. The spring counts had 137 weekday ADT, with an 85th percentile speed of 24.9 mph, 88 Saturday ADT, with an 85th percentile speed of 25.6 mph, and 103 Sunday ADT, with an 85th percentile speed of 24.7 mph. Summer counts had 161 weekday ADT, with an 85th percentile speed of 24.5 mph, 138 Saturday ADT, with an 85th percentile speed of 24.5 and 154 Sunday ADT with an 85th percentile speed of 24.1 mph. The access drive is very narrow at 18.5 feet in width, no accidents have been reported on the access drive in the past five years. After review, staff recommends denial of this request, based on low speeds and the planned future construction of a sidewalk/pedestrian trail on the east side of the access drive. B5. Request for enforcement, speed bumps and "Your Speed Is ..." signs on Monterey Avenue Requestor states that people often speed up and down the hills on Lynn Ave and Monterey Ave and asks for placement of speed bumps, further enforcement, and the dynamic speed signs on Monterey Ave. Requestor has already been informed that the city does not install speed bumps. Counts were taken on Monterey Ave, with a weekday ADT of 150 vehicles and an 85th percentile speed of 25.2 mph. Neither street has a reported accident in the past five years. There is a significant hill on Monterey Ave (8.75% grade), the condition of the roadway and curves in the roadway, prevented counts nearer to the hill. Page 7 of 13 Map : 50' and France, parking possibilities Photo : Mozza Mia patio in bus bay After review, staff recommends denial of this request, based on the low speeds in the area. Mop : Monterey and Lynn Avenues, star at count location B6. Request for 15-minute parking in the front of bus bays in the 50th and France area This request comes from the 50th and France business association. Noting the Mozza Mia patio in the front of a bus bay on 50th St• west of France Ave. the business association has asked for a 15-minute parking / loading zone to be added to the front of the two remaining stalls along 50th in the area. Metro Transit field operations has indicated their preference not to place the stall in the bays, as drivers often do not recognize that there is only one stall. However, if a stall is to be placed, Metro Transit does request it be in the rear of the bus bays. Metro Transit's concerns involve curbing their buses, overuse of the parking, and winter use of the bays. After review, staff recommends denial of this request, based heavily on the advice of Metro Transit, and traffic flow issues that might stem from any abuses of the request. Page 8 of 13 Mao: W 51st St. and William Ave Photo : W. 51st St and William Ave Map : Sunnyslope Neighborhood, accesses to W 50th St. marked with circles, count locations with stars B7. Request for traffic control at W 515t Street and William Avenue Requestors note that this intersection is uncontrolled and has become a cut through for traffic from Interlachen Blvd to Vernon Rd, avoiding congestion at the intersection of those two streets. The surrounding area is uncontrolled, one reported accident has occurred in the last five years at this location. Counts were taken at this location, with 51st St having 120 ADT and 85th percentile speeds of 15.8 mph, on Saturday 16.3 mph was the 85th percentile speed. On William, ADT was 139 and the 85th percentile speed was 24.5 mph. Due to parking near and possibly on the counting equipment, these counts have a higher margin of error than is typically associated with counts After review staff recommends denial of this request due to lack of warrants. B8. Request for traffic calming measures in the Sunnyslope Neighborhood Requestor notes high speeds in the Sunnyslope Neighborhood and asks for traffic calming in the area. Counts were taken for the stop sign requests, seen below, and resulted in 85th percentile speeds of 19.3 mph, 26.2 mph and 20.0 mph. Requestor also notes a recent, horrific accident of a young driver with a neighbor's dog, however there are no recorded accidents in this neighborhood in the last five years. After review, staff recommends denial of this request based on the low speeds observed in the neighborhood. Page 9 of 13 Map : Ridge PI and Woodhill Way Photo : Ridge PI and Woodhill Way B9. Request for stop signs to be placed at Ridge Place and Woodhill Way Requestor asks for stop signs at this intersection, noting that it is currently uncontrolled, and dangerous. The surrounding area is uncontrolled, counts were conducted on the streets as they approach the intersection, with Ridge having an ADT of 273 and an 85th percentile speed of 20.0 mph. Repeated counter failure on Woodhill Way does not allow for a full picture of the intersection, however in site visits, it became apparent that Woodhill is the minor street at this intersection, with most traffic turning to or from Ridge. During site visits multiple residents voiced their opposition to adding stop signs to this intersection. There have been no accidents at this location recorded in the last five years. After review, staff recommends denial of this request, based on lack of warrants. Page 10 of 13 Map : Mominqside Community Church At — Photo : Morningside, looking east, towards Grimes Section C: Requests on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends for further study Cl. Request for signing handicapped parking by the church's elevator/ accessible entrance This request comes from the Edina Morningside Church, asking for parking spaces near the accessible entrance of the church to be marked as handicapped only parking. The requested area is along Morningside Road. Typically two parishioners drive themselves, or are escorted up to the church, for services, which leads the requestor to ask for two spaces be reserved for parking and another to be used as a drop off zone. Currently this area is signed as no parking, for 150 feet from the corner of Morningside and Grimes Avenue, which is all-way stop controlled. After review, staff recommends that more measurements be taken to be sure of available space for legal parking between the intersection and the curb's taper. SECTION D: Other traffic safety issues handled Dl. Request for a speed study on South Knoll Drive, at View Lane, speeds and counts were recorded and speed study results were forwarded to EPD. D2. Request for a handicapped parking/transfer zone at 6426 Xerxes for a woman living in a duplex who is elderly and uses Metro Mobility, referred requestor to Hennepin County which controls signage on Xerxes. D3. Request to bar trucks from using Blossom Court as a turnaround for trucks from a tear- down-rebuild project happening on Skyline Drive. Left requestor message referring her to the City's Residential Redevelopment Coordinator. D4. Requestor asks for construction equipment on Tamarac to be kept clear of a walking path used by residents. This request was referred to the project's engineering technician. Page 11 of 13 Appendix A: Stop Sign Warrants (MNMUTCD) When it is determined that a full stop is always required on an approach to an intersection a STOP (R1-1) sign shall be used.... At intersections where a full stop is not necessary at all times, consideration should first be given to using less restrictive measures such as YIELD signs. The use of STOP signs on the minor-street approaches should be considered if engineering judgment indicates that a stop is always required because of one or more of the following conditions: A. The vehicular traffic volumes on the through street or highway exceed 6,000 vehicles per day; B. A restricted view exists that requires road users to stop in order to adequately observe conflicting traffic on the through street or highway. C. Crash records indicate that three or more crashes that are susceptible to correction with the installation of a STOP sign have been reported within a 12-month period, or that five or more such crashes have been reported within a 2-year period. Such crashes include right-angle collisions involving road users from the minor street failing to yield the right- of-way to traffic on the through street or highway. Additional warrants from the city of Edina list that: 1. If an intersection experiences five (5) or more right angle accidents in a three (3) year period, stop signs should be considered. 2. If the presence of a sight obstruction is contributing to accidents at an intersection, removal of the sight obstruction should be sought before considering a stop sign. 3. If the 85th percentile speed on any leg of an intersection is more than five (5) MPH over the posted speed limit, a stop sign should be considered for the intersecting street. 4. If traffic volumes exceed 1,000 vehicles per day on each of the intersecting streets, stop signs should be considered. 5. Residential stop signs shall not be installed in an attempt to control speed. 6. Residential stop signs shall not be installed in an attempt to control volume. Applicable multi-directional stop control warrant: Minimum volumes a. The vehicular volume entering the intersection from the major street approaches 300 vehicles per day for eight total hours of an average day; and b. The combined vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle volume entering the intersection on the minor street approaches averages at least 200 units per hour for the same eight hours, with an average delay to minor-street vehicular traffic of at least 30 seconds per vehicle during the highest hour. Consideration should also be given to controlling turns, pedestrian conflicts, and sight- distances for stopped vehicles. Page 12 of 13 ° r. 41,5 Appendix B: Brookside and Division/44th :.. :, Project Name Improvement No Contralt No -....* Computations For Shoot of By_ __._ _ Date ri eti 1 far x:v I ..._ 4 1 t I _.._____t _ 91.. n A RA:18wir r-is. L__ I iviciov% 615 ADT, Eg JL 9 0A. LA .,nn ••••••n •nnnn •==t 643/01? Page 13 of 13 REPORT / RECOMMENDATION 1888 To: Edina Transportation Commission From: Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Transportation Planner Date: September 18, 2014 Subject: Ordinance Discussion: Bicycling in Municipal Parking Facilities Action Requested: No action requested Agenda Item #: VI. D. Action El Discussion Information Information / Background: At a recent ETC meeting, Commissioner Janovy requested that the Commission discuss the current City Code which restricts the operation of Bicycles in City-owned parking facilities. The following is from the Edina Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24, Article VIII, Division 5: Sec. 24-399. Operation of certain devices prohibited. No person shall use a skateboard, roller skates, in-line roller skates or blades, bicycles, scooters or similar devices on or within any municipal parking facility In light of the recently-approved ordinance allowing the operation of bicycles (with exceptions) on City sidewalks (Ordinance No. 2014-09, attached), the ETC will discuss the use of bicycles on or within municipal parking facilities and make recommendations, if necessary. Attachments: Ordinance No. 2014-09 Amending Chapters 24 and 26 of the Edina City Code Concerning Operation of Bicycles on Sidewalks G:\ Engineering \Infrastructure\Streets \Traffic \ TRANSP COMM\ Agendas & RR's \2014 R&R \20140918\ Item VI.D. Bicycling in Parking Facilities.docx Li- _ City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 Page 1 of 1 ORDINANCE NO. 2014-09 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 24 and 26 OF THE EDINA CITY CODE CONCERNING OPERATION OF BICYCLES ON SIDEWALKS THE CITY OF EDINA ORDAINS: Section I. Section 26-6( c ) of the Edina City Code is amended to read as follows: Sec. 26-6. General Rules for Drivers (c) Driving or parking on sidewalk. No motor vehicle shall be parked or driven on or along a sidewalk. Section 2. Section 24-255 ( 7 ) of the Edina City Code is amended to read as follows: Sec. 24-255. Additional restrictions for parks and publicly owned properties (7) Drive or park a motor vehicle on any area not designated for parking or travel. Section 3. The Caption of Chapter 26 Article 10 of the Edina City Code is amended to read as follows: Article X. Bicycles Section 4. Chapter 26 Article 10 of the Edina City Code is amended by adding Section 26- 283 to read as follows: Sec. 26-283. Rules for operating bicycles on public sidewalks A person may operate a bicycle on a public sidewalk, including in a business district, subject to the following requirements in addition to those found in state statute. A bicyclist shall: Ride at a speed no greater than Is reasonable and prudent under the circumstances, and in no event at a speed greater than 10 miles per hour. Slow to a walking pace when pedestrians are present. Slow to a walking pace upon approach to and when crossing a driveway or intersection; enter driveway or intersection only when clear of traffic. Not ride on sidewalks where the entrance or exit of a building abuts the sidewalk. Not ride on sidewalks where posted. Section 4. This ordinance is effective immediately upon its passage and publication. First Reading: June 3, 2014 Second Reading: Waived Published: June 12, 2014 Attest Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk James B. Hovland, Mayor https://newords.municode.com/APPortal.axd?rt—c&dk=00055EB851RD2EUKBD3CCR8A... 9/9/2014 REPORT / RECOMMENDATION ,e( To: Edina Transportation Commission From: Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Transportation Planner Date: September 18, 2014 Subject: 2015 Work Plan Update Agenda Item #: VI. C. Action 121 Discussion Information 0 Action Requested: Recommend attached 2015 ETC Work Plan to be forwarded to the City Council for approval. Information / Background: Attached is the 2015 ETC Work Plan. All comments received to date have been included in the work plan. G:\ Engineering \ Infrastructure \ Streets \ Traffic \ TRANSP COMM \Agendas & RR's\ 2014 R&R \ 20140918 \Item VI.C. 2015 Work Plan.docx City of Edina • 4801 W. 506 St. • Edina, MN 55424 EDINA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION 2015 Annual Work Plan 2015 New Initiative Review and recommend modifications to roadway reconstruction project survey content and methodology Target Completion Date May 2015 Budget Required No Staff Support Required Council Approval Yes Progress Report: 2015 New Initiative Review and recommend modifications to Traffic Safety Request process Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required Council Approval August 2015 Yes Progress Report: 2015 New Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Re. uired Staff Support Required Council A. 'royal Greater Southdale Area Transportation and Circulator Study implementation October 2015 Yes - $100,000- $150,000 TIF funds Yes Progress Report: 2015 New Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Re uired Staff Support Required Council Approval Study access to and from Southwest LRT stations in St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka and Eden Prairie December 2015 No Yes Progress Report: Ongoing Responsibilities Living Streets Policy/Plan: Active Routes to School Comprehensive Plan — continue to look at opportunities for funding. Sidewalk Plan — prioritize sidewalk (PACS Fund) projects annually Way-finding Signage for bikeways and pedestrians Review/revise City Code for Plan implementation Meet with Police Department and Public Works annually to discuss shared interests. Education and outreach activities around pedestrian, bicyclist and motorist safety Review transportation projects in the proposed Capital Improvement Program Review Public Works street mill and overlays and seal coat projects as to opportunities for remarking for bicycle facilities Valley View Rd between Gleason Rd and Antrim Rd — work with School District to address traffic issues. Review transportation items in the Comprehensive Plan and make recommendations for study/implementation Other Work Plan Ideas Considered for Current Year or Future Years Proposed Month for Joint Work Session: Staff Comments: Council Comments: GAEngineering\Infrastructure \Streets \Traffic \TRANSP COMM \ Workpla n\2015 20140918 2015 ETC Work Plan.docx REPORT / RECOMMENDATION To: Edina Transportation Commission From: Chad A. Millner, PE, Director of Engineering Date: September 18, 20 14 Subject: 2015 Valley View Road Reconstruction Draft Engineering Report Agenda Item #: VI. B. Action El Discussion Information Action Requested: Review and comment on the 2015 Valley View Road Reconstruction Draft Engineering Report. Information / Background: Please recall that our consultant presented the Valley View Road Reconstruction project to the ETC at their August 2 1 meeting. The consultant has prepared the attached draft engineering report for the project. We are asking the ETC to review and comment on this report. Attachments: Draft Engineering Report: Valley View Road (MSAS 151) — McCauley Trail to Mark Terrace Drive G:\ Engineering\ Infrostructure\Streets \ Traffic \TRANSP COMM\ Agendas & RR's\2014 R&R \20140918 \ Item VI.B. Valley View Rd Draft Engineering Report.docx City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 Engineering Report – BA 377 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CITY OF EDINA STREET IMPROVEMENTS Valley View Road (MSAS 151) – McCauley Trail to Mark Terrace Drive September 10, 2014 SUMMARY: The project involves a complete reconstruction of the existing street. The project will include; concrete sidewalks, curb and gutter, lighting, on-street bike lanes, upgraded storm sewer system, roundabout at Valley View Road and Braemar Boulevard, replacement of water services from water main to curb stops, upgrades to fire hydrants, retaining walls and reconstruction of bituminous pavement. A state aid variance will be needed for the horizontal curve on Valley View Road at Comanche Court. Staff plans to apply for the variance at the December Variance Committee meeting. It is anticipated improvements will be made to an existing drainage issue that exists at Sally Lane and Paiute Pass (See Appendix A, STS-406). Staff is currently analyzing options. A state aid variance will be needed for the horizontal curve at The estimated total project cost is $2,720,000. Funding for the project will be a combination of State Aid funds, special assessments, and utility funds. The estimated roadway construction cost is $1,280,000 and will be paid for by a combination of Municipal State Aid funds (80%) and special assessment (20%). The rate per REU is $8,443.27. Utility improvements and repairs amount to $1,240,000 and will be funded through the respective utility fund. The project can be completed during the 2015 construction season. Staff believes the project is necessary, cost effective and feasible to improve the infrastructure as initiated by the vision of Edina’s Vision 20/20 – “Livable Environment” and “A Sound Public Infrastructure”. DRAFT Preliminary Engineering Report VALLEY VIEW ROAD – MCCAULEY TRAIL to MARK TERRACE DRIVE Page 2 of 19 LOCATION: The project is located along Valley View Road from McCauley Trail to Mark Terrace Drive as shown in Figure 1 below. Figure 1. Project Location Map Valley View Road consists of the following roadway characteristics:  Classified as a Collector  Posted Speed Limit – 30 mph  Bituminous Pavement, no curb and gutter  Width = 28’-30’  ADT = 2,550 vehicles per day  Length = 2,650’ (0.50 miles) Preliminary Engineering Report VALLEY VIEW ROAD – MCCAULEY TRAIL to MARK TERRACE DRIVE Page 3 of 19 INITIATION & ISSUES: The Valley View Road project was initiated by the Engineering Department as part of the City’s street reconstruction program and identified in the Capital Improvement Program. This project addresses updating aging infrastructure issues associated with the pavement condition, storm water, sanitary sewer, and watermain systems. All Engineering projects are reviewed for compatibility with the City of Edina 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update, Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan, and the Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan. City of Edina 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update Sidewalk Facilities Chapter 7 of the plan addresses locations of proposed sidewalk facilities and funding options within the City. As shown in Figure 7.10 of Appendix B, there is not an existing sidewalk on Valley View Road. The plan shows a proposed state aid sidewalk along Valley View Road. Bicycle Facilities Chapter 7 of the plan addresses locations of proposed bicycle facilities within the City as part of the Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan. As shown in Figure 7.11 of Appendix B, Valley View Road is designated as a primary bike route. Living Streets Policy and Sustainability Evaluation The vision statement of the Living Streets Policy expresses the need to look at projects differently in the future: Living Streets balance the needs of motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders in ways that promote safety and convenience, enhance community identity, create economic vitality, improve environmental sustainability, and provide meaningful opportunities for active living and better health. Although the Living Streets Plan has not been developed, staff has included elements that pertain to residential neighborhoods in the rehabilitation of the infrastructure and replacement of the roadways. Staff is also including a simple sustainability analysis for this project. We anticipate a more refined analysis after the development of the Living Streets Plan that will include review and input from a sustainability team. Sustainability in engineering projects means delivering our services in a manner that ensures an appropriate balance between the environment, the community, and funding. This is essentially the “Triple Bottom Line” of sustainability; Equity, Environment, and Economy. We look at sustainability Preliminary Engineering Report VALLEY VIEW ROAD – MCCAULEY TRAIL to MARK TERRACE DRIVE Page 4 of 19 as maximizing our resources, creating lasting environments, improving and shaping both the present and future of our community so that future generations are not burdened by the decisions of today. The project was evaluated based on the following key indicators to look for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and risks.  Equity: How well does the project provide or maintain core city services such as transportation, sanitation, clean water, emergency access, and emergency service? How does the project influence the well-being of the community?  Environment: How does the project influence the natural environment; such as surface or ground water health, forest canopy, natural resource diversity, wildlife habitat, air quality, noise and others?  Economy: How does the project influence the local economy, what are the short term and long term costs? Is the continued service worth the price? The following is a summary of this evaluation: Equity: The project maintains access and mobility to the transportation network. Where available this includes transportation options for a variety of user groups including, but not limited to, children, seniors, and disabled individuals. In addition, the project includes mobility for different types of users such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. Updates to the fire hydrants provide public safety staff the ease of connection needed during an emergency. Environment: The project provides homeowners a piping system to discharge ground water into; this will eliminate standing water and/or algae buildup along the street curb lines. Construction operations are required to use the smallest footprint necessary to complete the work thus protecting the existing natural environment. The project contains landscape components to fit with the natural wooded and wetland environment. Economy: The project is designed to reduce construction costs now and into the future. The proposed roadway section can easily be maintained in the long term with the use of mill and overlays and/or seal coating operations. These maintenance operations will extend the life of the pavement. This is a simplified analysis of the projects sustainability. In the future we anticipate correlating this analysis to an in-depth scoring system displaying the City’s sustainability to the community. Staff Identified Issues The following issues were identified by staff during the preliminary scoping of the project:  Poor condition of existing bituminous pavement  Lack of concrete curb and gutter Preliminary Engineering Report VALLEY VIEW ROAD – MCCAULEY TRAIL to MARK TERRACE DRIVE Page 5 of 19  Horizontal curves at Comanche Court and Braemar Boulevard do not meet 30 mph minimum state aid standards  Lack of pedestrian accommodations  Lack of bicycle accommodations  Storm sewer flooding issues at Sally Lane and Paiute Pass Resident Input A street reconstruction informational letter and questionnaire was distributed on June 10, 2014, to 27 property owners that are adjacent to the proposed street reconstruction area from McCauley Trail to Mark Terrace Drive. A copy of the information letter and questionnaire can be found in Appendix C. The questionnaire was distributed to ascertain the residents’ concerns or thoughts regarding pedestrian accommodations, street lighting and traffic management. The questionnaire also inquired about specific drainage problems and/or if the resident had private underground utilities such as pet containment or irrigation systems. A return rate of 48%, or 13 of the 27 residents, responded to the questionnaire. A tabulation of the responses has been completed and can be found in Appendix D. The following is a summary of feedback received from residents:  7 of 13 felt lighting was inadequate and favored upgrading lighting  5 felt sidewalks were needed, 4 were opposed to the addition of sidewalks  8 residents felt speed was an issue along the corridor. A neighborhood meeting was held on July 7, 2014. A copy of the presentation can be found in Appendix E. The meeting was attended by 18 residents representing 12 properties. One comment card was received following the meeting. A copy of the sign in sheet and comment card can be found in Appendix F. A followup newsletter was sent to residents on July 14, 2014. A copy of the letter can be found in Appendix G. The letter was a summary of the feedback received and considered revisions to the design based on the feedback. The two primary revisions were based on reducing land impacts. At the neighborhood meeting we presented an option for a 5’ boulevard with a 5’ sidewalk on the south side of Valley View Road. Based on previous City projects, we felt reducing the boulevard to 3’ and planting with daylilies or other treatment may provide two benefits; reducing the impact to adjacent properties and less maintenance required than sod or seed. The other option considered was applying for a 20 mph variane for the horizontal curve at Comanche Court rather than applying for a 25 mph variance. More details about each option can be found later in this report. The project team has received several emails regarding the project. Those emails can be found in Appendix H. Preliminary Engineering Report VALLEY VIEW ROAD – MCCAULEY TRAIL to MARK TERRACE DRIVE Page 6 of 19 EXISTING CONDITIONS: Roadway Valley View Road between McCauley Trail and Mark Terrace Drive is a bituminous asphalt roadway that consists of a two-lane roadway with no parking allowed. The width of Valley View Road is 28-30 feet wide, with no curb and gutter. There is currently no sidewalk on either side of the street and no bicycle accommodations. The existing right-of-way is 66’ wide. The roadway is generally centered within the right of way. Figure 2 - Existing Typical Section The existing bituminous asphalt pavement is generally in poor condition. The lack of curb and gutter has caused a lot of deterioration along the edges of the pavement. Photo 1 – Deterioration along edge of pavement Preliminary Engineering Report VALLEY VIEW ROAD – MCCAULEY TRAIL to MARK TERRACE DRIVE Page 7 of 19 Horizontal Curves at Comanche Court and Braemar Boulevard Valley View Road is a Municipal State Aid Street (MSAS 151). The minimum design speed is 30 mph for the roadway to be eligible for state aid funds. In certain circumstances where the design speed is difficult to achieve, the local agency is allowed to apply for a state aid variance. There are two curves within the project area that do not meet the minimum 30 mph design speed; the horizontal curves at Comanche Court (20 mph) and Braemar Boulevard (15 mph). Figure 2 – Horizontal Curves at Comanche Court and Braemar Boulevard Valley View Road and Braemar Boulevard Intersection The existing intersection at Valley View Road and Braemar Boulevard has a confusing configuration. Braemar Boulevard tee’s into the Valley View Road in the middle of the curve. Braemar Boulevard splits around a tree in the middle of the road, which creates confusion for motorists regarding what is the correct side of the tree to drive as both sides have stop signs. In addition, sight distance is somewhat limited due to the existing steep superelevation (roadway banking) that exists. Preliminary Engineering Report VALLEY VIEW ROAD – MCCAULEY TRAIL to MARK TERRACE DRIVE Page 8 of 19 Photo 2 – Aerial of Existing Valley View Road/Braemar Boulevard Intersection Photo 3 – Eastbound View of Valley View Road/Braemar Boulevard Intersection Traffic and Crash Data Traffic measurements completed in 2005, 2009 and 2013, below is the resulting ADT (Average Daily Traffic):  2005 – 3,450  2009 – 2,750 Preliminary Engineering Report VALLEY VIEW ROAD – MCCAULEY TRAIL to MARK TERRACE DRIVE Page 9 of 19  2013 – 2,550 The 85th percentile speed was recorded in two locations along the corridor. Immediately east of McCauley Trail the speed was recorded as 21.3 mph, which is believed to be influenced by the stop condition. A speed of 35.1 mph was recorded as the 85th percentile between the linear portion of roadway between Comanche Court and Braemar Boulevard. There has been a total of 1 crash along the corridor in the last 5 years. A summary of the crash data can be found in Appendix I. Geotechnical Information A geotechnical evaluation report for the corridor was completed and indicates that the soil conditions of the roadway consist of silty sands, poorly graded sands, and sandy clay with minimal aggregate base under the existing 5” of bituminous pavement. Municipal State Aid Street Valley View Road, from McCauley Trail to Mark Terrace Drive, is a designated Municipal State Aid Street (MSA) and is eligible to receive funding through the State gas tax. The purpose of this fund is to help local governments construct and maintain collector and arterial roadways. The State Aid office of MnDOT has established clearly defined design requirements for MSA streets. Bicycle Accommodations According to the City of Edina’s Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan, Valley View Road is currently a favored street for connection and movement to destinations within and outside of Edina and has been designated as a primary route for cyclists. The primary goal of the Bicycle Transportation Plan is to provide a safe and convenient bicycle transportation network. The report recommends that in the short and medium term, the City sign the bicycle route, repair curb-pavement joints, remove certain areas of on-street parking, and provide striping of bicycle lanes. Sidewalk Accommodations According to Chapter 7 of the City of Edina’s 2008 Comprehensive Plan, Valley View Road currently does not have a sidewalk on either side of the street. The plan shows a proposed state aid sidewalk. In 2004, a petition was initiated by residents requesting a sidewalk be constructed. In 2011, a separate petition was signed by residents opposing a sidewalk. It was chosen not to pursue the placement of sidewalk at that time, knowing that the proposed project to reconstruct Valley View Road was scheduled for 2015. Public Utilities Preliminary Engineering Report VALLEY VIEW ROAD – MCCAULEY TRAIL to MARK TERRACE DRIVE Page 10 of 19 Sanitary Sewer: The trunk sanitary sewer system along Valley View Road will be televised and evaluated. The sanitary system consists of 12-inch diameter reinforced concrete pipe. Watermain: The existing watermain is a 12-inch, unlined, ductile iron pipe, constructed in 1968. The City has experienced relatively few watermain breaks or service calls for the area. The hydrants in the area are not standard City hydrants. Storm Sewer: A storm sewer system exists along Valley View Road, even though there is no curb and gutter. The storm sewer system is conveyed to Nine Mile Creek. There is a known drainage issue north of the project corridor at Sally Lane and Paiute Pass (See STS-406). The project team is currently analyzing this issue. Private Utilities Private utilities extend within the roadway rights of way and consist of underground gas, electric, telephone, cable, and fiber optics. Street lighting consists of “cobra head” lights mounted on wood poles at the intersections of Valley View Road and Sally Lane, south of Comanche Court, Braemar Boulevard and Mark Terrace Drive. Landscaping Some properties have vegetation, hardscapes (such as boulders and retaining walls), or other landscaped items within the City right-of-way. A portion of these landscape items will interfere with some of proposed infrastructure improvements and will need to be removed in order to complete the necessary reconstruction work. PROPOSED Roadway IMPROVEMENTS: The pavement section is proposed to be completely reconstructed to the subgrade. The roadway width is proposed to be increased from 30 feet to 32 feet. Additionally, a 3 foot boulevard and 5 foot sidewalk is proposed on the south side of the roadway. In general, the new alignment will shift slightly to the north to limit the impacts to the south side of the corridor. Figure 3. Proposed Typical Section Preliminary Engineering Report VALLEY VIEW ROAD – MCCAULEY TRAIL to MARK TERRACE DRIVE Page 11 of 19 Roadway Components Proposed 1. Driving Lanes: The existing driving lanes are 15 feet; the minimum state aid standard is 11 feet. It is proposed to reduce the lane width to the minimum width allowed. 2. On-Street Bike Lanes: 2-5 foot on-street bike lanes are proposed for the corridor. The following are the factors considered for this proposal:  Valley View Road is a Primary Bike Route in the City’s Comprehensive Plan.  The MnDOT Bikeway Guidelines recommend 5 foot bike lanes for this roadway classification and traffic volume. Photo 4 – Cyclists near Intersection of Valley View Road and Braemar Boulevard *The bike lanes are proposed to be constructed with a B660 Design concrete curb and gutter (5 foot gutter pan), which matches the eastbound bike lane used on W. 70th Street. The B660 is used to reduce the necessary space needed for the bike lanes if bituminous pavement was used next to the City standard B618 curb and gutter. Preliminary Engineering Report VALLEY VIEW ROAD – MCCAULEY TRAIL to MARK TERRACE DRIVE Page 12 of 19 Photo 8- 70th Street Bike Lane 3. Sidewalk (South Side): Multiple factors were considered when determining where to place the sidewalk along the roadway. These factors include:  North Side Impacts: o Significant tree impacts o Multiple retaining walls, which creates increased costs and global stability issues that may cause significant erosion. o Difficulty reconstructing driveways on the north side, with needing to meet ADA standards for the sidewalk.  South Side Impacts: o More Driveway Crossings o Landscaping Impacts We also analyzed future potential projects as Valley View Road be constructed to the north. The topography is relatively consistent continuing to the north. The north side (becomes the west side northbound) has steep grades and steep driveways. Preliminary Engineering Report VALLEY VIEW ROAD – MCCAULEY TRAIL to MARK TERRACE DRIVE Page 13 of 19 Photo 9- Steep Driveway North Side of Valley View Road Horizontal Curve at Comanche Court The existing horizontal curve at Comanche Court meets a 20 mph speed. The 30 mph horizontal curve would bring Valley View Road approximately 10 feet away from the front door of 7138 Valley View Road (see Figure 4). Originally, we determined a 25 mph curve could be placed without encroaching beyond the existing right of way. However, this would require the roadway to be superelevated at 4%. We felt this adverse superelevation would create issues with cyclists and plowing operations. Staff met with Julie Dresel of MnDOT State Aid. Julie agreed with our assessment that applying for a State Aid variance of 20 mph would be appropriate in this situation. It is proposed the project team would present the 20 mph at the December variance committee meeting. A resolution by the City is required when submitting a variance request. Figure 4. Curve at Comanche Court 30 mph Curve Impact Preliminary Engineering Report VALLEY VIEW ROAD – MCCAULEY TRAIL to MARK TERRACE DRIVE Page 14 of 19 Roundabout at Braemar Boulevard The existing intersection at Braemar Boulevard and Valley View Road is confusing to drivers. The fact that the intersection is located at a 15 mph curve along Valley View Road accentuates the confusion. Staff is proposing a roundabout here to solve the following issues: 1. Reduces confusion by creating a standard roundabout intersection. With 5 roundabouts within the City of Edina, most residents are now familiar with the rules to roundabouts. 2. Eliminates the need for a large horizontal curve or variance. 3. Creates safer sidewalk crossings than would exist at the existing intersection. 4. Ability to landscape the remnant areas of land. This can help serve as a gateway to the neighborhood as well as tieing the roadway in to the natural surroundings. Figure 5. Roundabout at Braemar Boulevard Preliminary Engineering Report VALLEY VIEW ROAD – MCCAULEY TRAIL to MARK TERRACE DRIVE Page 15 of 19 Metro Transit: There are currently no metro transit routes through the corridor. Edina Public Utilities Sanitary Sewer: The sanitary sewer pipe system is being evaluated. Watermain: There is a history of only two breaks along the corridor within the last 10 years. Hydrants within the project area will be replaced with City standard hydrants. Staff is proposing the replacement of water services along the corridor as part of the project. The trunk water main is in satisfactory condition and will not be replaced as part of the project. Storm Sewer: The existing storm sewer is proposed to be replaced to meet the capacity needs based on the City of Edina’s Stormwater Management Plan and MSA standards. Additional storm sewer piping and catch basins will address the drainage issues within the roadway. As part of City Project STS-406, storm water issues have been identified at Sally Lane and Paiute Pass. The recommended improvements are proposed to be constructed with the Valley View Road project. Proposed improvements are still being analyzed by the project team. Other Improvements In addition to the proposed improvement discussed above, several other improvements are being proposed with the project. These include: Pedestrian Curb Ramps: All of the pedestrian curb ramps will be constructed to meet the current design standards as dictated by MSA and ADA. Lighting: Based on resident responses to the questionnaire and the Edina Transportation Commission feedback from the August 21st meeting, we are recommending decorative lighting along the sidewalk, the locations of the proposed lights are shown in the newsletter. A copy of the Lighting Newsletter to the residents can be found in Appendix J. We requested feedback regarding the preferred light type. Private Utilities: It is anticipated that CenterPoint Energy will need to make spot repairs to their lines as they are currently within the roadway. It is not anticipated the other buried private utilities will have any significant relocations. Preliminary Engineering Report VALLEY VIEW ROAD – MCCAULEY TRAIL to MARK TERRACE DRIVE Page 16 of 19 Figure 6 - Proposed Project Layout RIGHT-OF-WAY & EASEMENTS: The right of way for Valley View Road is 66 feet. There is no need for any non-City owned right of way or easements on this project. The improvements do encroach outside the existing roadway right of way, but those parcels are owned by the City of Edina. CITY COUNCIL VOTING: The Public Hearing will contain two separate motions for voting on the project improvements. Per State statute, the assessment portion of the project requires a super majority approval from council (4:1). The 2nd vote will be based on the Pedestrian and Cycle Safety (PACS) components, this requires a 3:2 vote in favor of the improvements to pass. PROJECT COSTS: The total estimated project cost is $2,720,000 (Table 1). The total cost includes directs costs for engineering, clerical, and construction finance costs from start of the project to final assessment hearing. Funding for the entire project will be from a combination of utility funds, state aid funds, and special assessment. The roadway cost is 80 percent funded by state aid funds and 20 percent funded by special assessments. Preliminary Engineering Report VALLEY VIEW ROAD – MCCAULEY TRAIL to MARK TERRACE DRIVE Page 17 of 19 Table 1: Project Costs PROJECT COSTS Item City Utility Municipal State Aid Special Assessment Roadway - Roadway $1,024,000.00 $256,000.00 Roadway Total: $1,024,000.00 $256,000.00 Utilities - Storm Sewer (Valley View Road) $530,000.00 - Storm Sewer (Sally Lane)* $740,000.00 - Sanitary Sewer $20,000.00 - Water Main $150,000.00 Utilities Total: $1,240,000.00 TOTAL PROJECT COST $2,720,000 *Sally Lane Drainage Improvements are still being analyzed as of 9/10/2014 ASSESSMENTS: City of Edina Assessments A special assessment of $256,000 is proposed for this project. The assessments will be levied against the benefitting adjacent properties, see attached preliminary assessment roll and map in Appendix K. The methodology used for these assessments are based on the City Council adopted State Aid Assessment Policy. Per the policy, assessments will be based on a Residential Equivalent Unit (REU) and will be 20% of the project cost with the remaining 80% being funded through Municipal State Aid (monies appropriated through the gas tax fund). There are 30.32 residential equivalent units (REU); one property is shown as 5 REU’s, 4 properties are shown as a 1/3 REU and 24 properties are shown as a 1 REU. The cost per REU is $8,443.27. Braemar Golf Course (City of Edina): 5 REUs = Layout of City owned property with similar size lots in neighborhood: (5 lots total) / (1 potential access) Assessment: $42,216.35 FEASIBILITY: The proposed improvements as outlined in this study are found to be necessary, cost effective, and feasible from an engineering standpoint. Preliminary Engineering Report VALLEY VIEW ROAD – MCCAULEY TRAIL to MARK TERRACE DRIVE Page 18 of 19 PROJECT SCHEDULE: The following schedule is feasible from an engineering standpoint: Information Meeting #1 .................................................................................... July 7, 2014 Edina Transportation Commission Initial Presentation ............................. August 21, 2014 Edina Transportation Commission Receives Engineering Report ...... September 12, 2014 Feasibility Report Received by City Council ....................................... September 28, 2014 City Council Conducts Public hearing and Orders Project ...................... October 21, 2014 Variance Presentation ......................................................................... December 18, 2014 City Council and MnDOT approve Plans and Specifications ...................... February, 2015 Receive Bids .................................................................................................... March, 2015 Award Contract .................................................................................................. April, 2015 Begin Construction ............................................................................................. May, 2015 Complete Construction ........................................................................................ Fall, 2015 Assessment Hearing ........................................................................................... Fall, 2016 Preliminary Engineering Report VALLEY VIEW ROAD – MCCAULEY TRAIL to MARK TERRACE DRIVE Page 19 of 19 Appendix: A. STS – 406: Improvement Project (Sally Lane and Paiute Pass Drainage) B. City Comprehensive Plan Update – Sidewalk and Bicycle Facilities (Fig. 7.10 and 7.11) C. Informational Letter and Questionnaire D. Questionnaire Results E. Neighborhood Meeting Presentation F. Sign-In Sheet and Comment Card G. Follow-up Newsletter H. Resident Correspondence I. Crash Data J. Lighting Newsletter and Questionnaire K. Preliminary Assessment Roll and Map FEASIBILITY STUDY – BA 377 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CITY OF EDINA STREET IMPROVEMENTS Valley View Road (MSAS 151) – McCauley Trail to Mark Terrace Drive September 10, 2014 Appendix A STS-406: Improvement Project (Sally Lane and Paiute Pass Drainage Issues) STS-406 Improvement Project Part 2: Project Areas 4 and 5 Prepared for City of Edina May 28, 2014 4700 West 77th Street Minneapolis, MN 55435-4803 Phone: 952.832.2600 Fax: 952.832.2601 STS-406 Improvement Project Part 2: Project Areas 4 and 5 May 28, 2014 Contents 1.0 Project Background ................................................................................................................................................................. 1 2.0 Project Approach ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 2.1 Flood Protection .......................................................................................................................................................... 2 2.1.1 Changes to Published Precipitation Depths ................................................................. 2 2.1.2 Updated Elevation Data ............................................................................................... 3 3.0 Project Area 4—Cahill Road and Dewey Hill Road (Southwest Ponds Catchment) ...................................... 4 3.1 Problem Description................................................................................................................................................... 4 3.2 Model Updates ............................................................................................................................................................. 6 3.3 Existing Conditions Flooding .................................................................................................................................. 6 3.4 Improvement Options ............................................................................................................................................... 6 3.4.1 Option A: Providing Additional Flood Storage in Lewis Park Storage Area .................. 7 3.4.2 Option B: Providing Additional Upstream Storage....................................................... 8 3.4.3 Option C: Increasing Flow from Lewis Park Storage Area ............................................ 8 3.4.4 Option D: Localized Flood Proofing .............................................................................. 9 3.4.5 Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Cost ............................................................................ 9 3.4.6 Water Quality Considerations ...................................................................................... 9 4.0 Project Area 5—Sally Lane and Paiute Pass ................................................................................................................11 4.1 Problem Description.................................................................................................................................................11 4.1.1 Sally Lane and Paiute Pass Intersection (NMSB_83, NMSB_84) ................................ 11 4.1.2 7009 and 7013 Sally Lane Backyard Depression Area (NMSB_70) ............................ 11 4.2 Model Updates ...........................................................................................................................................................12 4.3 Existing Conditions Flooding ................................................................................................................................12 4.4 Improvement Options .............................................................................................................................................12 4.4.1 Option A: Install Additional Pipe from Backyard Depression Area ............................ 13 4.4.2 Option B: Increase Capacity of Sally Lane Storm Sewer ............................................. 14 4.4.3 Option C: Construct Surface Overflow Channels from Sally Lane .............................. 14 4.4.4 Flood Benefits ............................................................................................................. 14 4.4.5 Engineer’s Opinions of Probable Costs ...................................................................... 15 4.4.6 Water Quality Benefits ............................................................................................... 16 P:\Mpls\23 MN\27\2327354\WorkFiles\2013\STS_406\Final Reports\Project Areas 4-5\Project Areas 4 and 5 Final Report.docx i List of Tables Table 2-1 24-hour duration rainfall depths using NOAA Atlas 14 for Edina, MN for a range of storm recurrence intervals .................................................................................................................................................. 3 Table 3-1 Estimated cost for Cahill and Dewey (Project Area 4) improvement Option A ................................ 9 Table 4-1 Maximum water surface elevations (feet, MSL) under existing conditions and the number of dwellings (shown in parentheses) that are inundated at the corresponding elevation ........12 Table 4-2 100-year, 24-hour maximum water surface elevations (feet, MSL) under proposed conditions and the number of dwellings (shown in parentheses) that are inundated at that corresponding elevation .............................................................................................................................15 Table 4-3 100-year, 24-hour peak flow rates through the proposed pipes for Sally Lane improvement Options A, B, and C ....................................................................................................................15 Table 4-4 Estimated costs for Sally Lane and Paiute Pass (Project Area 5) improvement Options A, B, and C .......................................................................................................................................................................16 List of Embedded Figures Figure 2-1 Atlas 14 percent of change in precipitation depth for the 24-hour duration storm, as compared to TP 40 ................................................................................................................................................... 2 Figure 3-1 The loading dock area of FilmTec Corporation’s (5400 Dewey Hill Road) parking lot where flooding can occur frequently ................................................................................................................ 5 Figure 3-2 The lobby area of FilmTec Corporation (5400 Dewey Hill Road) where flooding has occurred ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Figure 3-4 The relationship between elevation and flood storage volume in the Lewis Park storage area (subwatersheds SWP_34, SWP_35, SWP_46, SWP_46X, SWP_21, SWP_48, SWP_17, SWP_5, and SWP_14) ............................................................................................................................................... 7 List of Attached Figures Figure 1-1 Project Study Areas Figure 3-3 Existing Conditions 100-Year Inundation, Project Area 4—Cahill Road and Dewey Hill Road Figure 3-5 Proposed Improvement Option A, Project Area 4—Cahill Road and Dewey Hill Road Figure 4-1 Existing Conditions 100-Year Inundation, Project Area 5—Sally Lane and Paiute Pass Figure 4-2 Proposed Improvement Options A and B, Project Area 5—Sally Lane and Paiute Pass Figure 4-3 Proposed Improvement Options A and C, Project Area 5—Sally Lane and Paiute Pass List of Appendices Appendix A Cost Estimate – Project Area 4-Cahill Road and Dewey Hill Road Appendix B Cost Estimates – Project Area 5-Sally Lane and Paiute Pass P:\Mpls\23 MN\27\2327354\WorkFiles\2013\STS_406\Final Reports\Project Areas 4-5\Project Areas 4 and 5 Final Report.docx ii 1.0 Project Background The City of Edina Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan (December 2011) was developed to address current and future stormwater issues, especially those related to future development and redevelopment. The plan addresses stormwater runoff management and flood control, water quality management, and wetlands protection through establishment of stormwater planning policies and recommendations. This plan serves as a master plan for the City’s water resources management and storm drainage system improvements. One of the goals of the Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan (CWRMP) is to provide stormwater runoff management and flood control. The CWRMP establishes design criteria for the City’s preferred level of service for stormwater management and level of protection from flooding provided to residents of the city. These design criteria serve as a target for the City as redevelopment occurs and infrastructure improvements are considered. Another goal of the CWRMP is to provide water quality management for the water bodies throughout the city. Water quality management policies and design standards have also been established to protect the water quality of the waterbodies within the city. The CWRMP identifies several areas throughout the city where the desired 100-year level of flood protection may not currently be provided, based on results of the hydrologic and hydraulic modeling analyses conducted as part of the CWRMP development. Since identification of these areas, the City has been evaluating flood improvement options on a case-by-case basis, in conjunction with nearby street reconstruction or other improvement projects. The STS-406 Improvement Project includes a detailed evaluation of several areas with high flood potential that correspond to anticipated street reconstruction projects within the upcoming 5 years. This report summarizes our flood protection analyses and conclusions for the following project areas within the STS-406 Improvement Project: (1) Project Area 4 – Cahill Road and Dewey Hill Road (2) Project Area 5 – Sally Lane and Paiute Pass Locations of Project Areas 4 and 5 are shown in Figure 1-1. All elevations included in this report reflect Mean Sea Level (MSL) elevations in feet using the NGVD 29 vertical datum. P:\Mpls\23 MN\27\2327354\WorkFiles\2013\STS_406\Final Reports\Project Areas 4-5\Project Areas 4 and 5 Final Report.docx 1 2.0 Project Approach 2.1 Flood Protection Detailed hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of the flood areas within Project Areas 4 and 5 was conducted using the XP-SWMM models that were originally developed in 2003 as part of the CWRMP. Updates made to the models as part of this project are described below and within the subsequent sections of this report. 2.1.1 Changes to Published Precipitation Depths In 2013, NOAA’s National Weather Service (NWS) published new precipitation frequency estimates (“Atlas 14”) for the state of Minnesota and other Midwestern states. The Atlas 14 precipitation frequency estimates, which are the estimated rainfall depths for various rainfall durations and exceedance probabilities, replace the precipitation estimates published in Technical Paper No. 40 Rainfall Frequency Atlas of the United States (“TP 40”). The Atlas 14 rainfall frequency estimates indicate a significant increase in the depth of the 50-year and 100-year frequency rainfall events (i.e., rainfall events with exceedance probabilities of 2% and 1%, respectively) across Minnesota and neighboring states, as compared with TP 40 estimates. For the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, the increases in 24-hour duration precipitation depths over TP 40 are as high 25% (Figure 2-1). These precipitation depth increases are of concern, as they can have serious implications for how stormwater systems are designed and managed. Figure 2-1 Atlas 14 percent of change in precipitation depth for the 24-hour duration storm, as compared to TP 40 The hydrologic and hydraulic modeling conducted for and summarized in the CWRMP used a 24-hour rainfall depth of 6.0 inches based on TP 40, and the SCS Type II nested distribution. For this project, the rainfall depths used in the models were updated based on Atlas 14 precipitation estimates for Edina (Table 2-1). A nested rainfall distribution was developed using precipitation frequency estimates for Edina (Coordinates: 44.8716, -93.3762). The depth-duration data were downloaded from NOAA’s Precipitation Frequency Data Server (PFDS) at http://dipper.nws.noaa.gov/hdsc/pfds/. Nested distributions for selected P:\Mpls\23 MN\27\2327354\WorkFiles\2013\STS_406\Final Reports\Project Areas 4-5\Project Areas 4 and 5 Final Report.docx 2 recurrence intervals events were created by using the Frequency Storm utility found in the meteorological modeling component of HEC-HMS to produce 24-hour hyetographs with 5-minute intervals. Flood frequency data is often also described in terms of a percentage of risk, or annual exceedance probability. For example, the 100-year frequency flood inundation area represents an area that has a 1 percent chance of flooding (1-percent-annual chance flood) for any given year. Structures located within the 1-percent-annual chance flood inundation area have a 26 percent chance of flooding during the life of a standard 30-year mortgage. Table 2-1 24-hour duration rainfall depths using NOAA Atlas 14 for Edina, MN for a range of storm recurrence intervals Storm Recurrence Interval 24-hour Rainfall Depth (inches) Annual Exceedance Probability1 1-year 2.5 100% 2-year 2.9 50% 10-year 4.3 10% 25-year 5.4 4% 50-year 6.4 2% 100-year 7.5 1% 1 Annual Exceedance Probability refers to the percent chance of occurrence in any given year 2.1.2 Updated Elevation Data For each of the study areas, City staff conducted a topographic field survey of the flood inundation areas within the targeted subwatersheds. The topographic survey data was combined with 2011 LiDAR elevation data from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) to refine the elevation/storage relationships used in the modeling analyses. The City’s survey also included low entry elevations for structures adjacent to the flood inundation areas within the targeted subwatersheds. The low entry elevations were used to define the flood improvement target elevations. P:\Mpls\23 MN\27\2327354\WorkFiles\2013\STS_406\Final Reports\Project Areas 4-5\Project Areas 4 and 5 Final Report.docx 3 3.0 Project Area 4—Cahill Road and Dewey Hill Road (Southwest Ponds Catchment) Project Area 4 is located near Cahill Road and Dewey Hill Road (Figure 1-1) and is located within the Southwest Ponds major drainage area. The Southwest Ponds watershed encompasses approximately 411 acres. The land use within the watershed is mainly low- and medium-density residential, in addition to the commercial and industrial area on the eastern portion of the watershed along Cahill Road and Lewis Park (located west of Cahill Road and north of Dewey Hill Road). The watershed is characterized by a series of ponding basins, that ultimately outlet to the South Fork of Nine Mile Creek via a storm sewer system that travels southward from the intersection of West 78th Street and Delaney Boulevard and discharges into a detention pond north of Interstate 494. Discharge from this detention pond flows beneath Interstate 494 and enters the South Fork of Nine Mile Creek. 3.1 Problem Description The primary objective of this evaluation was to identify opportunities to reduce the potential for flooding in the low area on Cahill Road just north of Dewey Hill Road and in the parking lot of 5400 Dewey Hill Road, a FilmTec Corporation property (FilmTec). The ponds and ball fields within Lewis Park, located north of Dewey Hill Road and west of Cahill Road, serve as regional flood storage for the Southwest Ponds major drainage area. When water levels in the Lewis Park pond (SWP_35) and adjacent ball fields get high enough, flood waters extend eastward onto Cahill Road and into the FilmTec parking lot, inundating the parking lot and causing flooding problems in the loading dock area and lobby. Figure 3-1 is an image of FilmTec, showing the loading docks at the west end of the parking lot and Figure 3-2 is an image of the lobby at the east end of the parking lot. Anecdotal information from FilmTec staff indicates that in the past 9 years that FilmTec Corporation has occupied this property, the lobby has flooded about once every three or four years. Figure 3-3 shows the subwatersheds and existing storm sewer within the study area. Stormwater runoff from Cahill Road (subwatershed SWP_46) currently drains to the pond just north of Dewey Hill Road in Lewis Park (SWP_35) via a 42-inch storm sewer system. A separate 24-inch storm sewer system conveys runoff from the parking lot and low area of the FilmTec parking lot (subwatershed SWP_46X) to the Lewis Park pond (SWP_35). The Lewis Park pond discharges southward under Dewey Hill Road and through a subsequent series of ponds and wetlands. The normal water level of the Lewis Park Pond (SWP_35) is currently controlled at 828 feet by the outlet structure of the pond on the south side of Dewey Hill Road (SWP_5). P:\Mpls\23 MN\27\2327354\WorkFiles\2013\STS_406\Final Reports\Project Areas 4-5\Project Areas 4 and 5 Final Report.docx 4 Figure 3-1 The loading dock area of FilmTec Corporation’s (5400 Dewey Hill Road) parking lot where flooding can occur frequently Figure 3-2 The lobby area of FilmTec Corporation (5400 Dewey Hill Road) where flooding has occurred P:\Mpls\23 MN\27\2327354\WorkFiles\2013\STS_406\Final Reports\Project Areas 4-5\Project Areas 4 and 5 Final Report.docx 5 3.2 Model Updates The XP-SWMM hydrologic and hydraulic model for Project Area 4 was updated to reflect updated rainfall depths as defined by NOAA Atlas 14. Because of the increase in rainfall depths, several additional overflows were added to the model within and around the Project Area 4 study area. The City provided topographic survey at the intersection of Cahill Road and Dewey Hill Road, as well as within the parking lot of FilmTec Corporation to define critical elevations. This information was used in conjunction with the MNDNR’s 2011 LiDAR elevation dataset to update the stage-storage relationships in the model for subwatersheds within and around the Project Area 4 study area. The storm sewer information in the model, particularly regarding pipes from FilmTec’s parking lot, was also updated based on additional information provided by the City. 3.3 Existing Conditions Flooding Figure 3-3 shows the predicted inundation areas throughout the Project Area 4 study area for the 100-year, 24-hour rainfall event. As shown in the figure, nearly all of Lewis Park becomes inundated, along with nearby Cahill and Dewey Hill Roads and the FilmTec parking lot. The predicted 100-year, 24-hour water surface elevation within the Lewis Park storage area and the surrounding hydraulically connected areas, including the FilmTec property, is 834.3 feet. This peak water surface elevation exceeds the surveyed low-entry elevation of 832.8 feet at FilmTec. This is the elevation at which stormwater reaches: (a) the loading docks at FilmTec (Figure 3-1), potentially causing inflow and infiltration (I/I) into the City sanitary sewer system via the floor drains of the loading dock area, and (b) FilmTec’s lobby area located at the southeast corner of the building (Figure 3-2). Review of the modeling results indicate potential flooding in subwatershed SWP_60 as a result of the updated precipitation depths and resulting increased flood elevations in the SWP_40 pond and adjacent SWP_60 low area. The 100-year, 24-hour maximum water surface elevation in both SWP_40 and SWP_60 is 837.8 feet, which appears to potentially impact townhome structures along Oak Glen Road west of Cahill Road. 3.4 Improvement Options Multiple improvement options were evaluated for their ability to provide a 100-year level of protection to the FilmTec property. As mentioned above, the ponds and ball fields within and near Lewis Park serve as regional flood storage for the Southwest Ponds drainage area. Figure 3-4 shows the relationship between elevation and flood storage volume in the Lewis Park storage area (subwatersheds SWP_34, SWP_35, SWP_46, SWP_46X, SWP_21, SWP_48, SWP_17, SWP_5, and SWP_14). Under existing conditions, approximately 81 acre-feet of flood storage is provided in the Lewis Park storage area between the 100-year flood elevation of 834.3 feet and the control elevation of 828 feet. Reducing the 100-year flood elevation of the Lewis Park storage area to an elevation below the low-entry elevation at FilmTec (832.8 feet) would result in a loss of approximately 36 acre-feet of flood storage, requiring that volume of water to be managed some other way (Figure 3-4). P:\Mpls\23 MN\27\2327354\WorkFiles\2013\STS_406\Final Reports\Project Areas 4-5\Project Areas 4 and 5 Final Report.docx 6 Figure 3-4 The relationship between elevation and flood storage volume in the Lewis Park storage area (subwatersheds SWP_34, SWP_35, SWP_46, SWP_46X, SWP_21, SWP_48, SWP_17, SWP_5, and SWP_14) The improvement options evaluated were selected to help mitigate or replace the potential loss of flood storage and included providing additional storage within Lewis Park below the target elevation of 832.8 feet, providing additional storage upstream of the Lewis Park storage area, and increasing discharge from the Lewis Park storage area (moving water downstream more quickly). These improvement options are discussed in further detail below. 3.4.1 Option A: Providing Additional Flood Storage in Lewis Park Storage Area Option A involves providing additional flood storage below the target flood elevation of 832.8 feet (FilmTec low entry elevation) by significantly lowering the ground surface of Lewis Park. While this option is the only evaluated option that effectively reduces the 100-year flood elevation below the target elevation, the lowered ground surface may result in wet conditions in the park and parking lot due to proximity to groundwater. Improvement Option A includes several components, which are described below and shown in Figure 3-5. • Provide approximately 60 acre-feet of additional storage below 832.8 feet at Lewis Park to compensate both for lost storage above elevation 832.8 feet and resulting changes in system P:\Mpls\23 MN\27\2327354\WorkFiles\2013\STS_406\Final Reports\Project Areas 4-5\Project Areas 4 and 5 Final Report.docx 7 hydraulics. This area is currently made up of three soccer fields, parking lots and general park area. The additional storage would require lowering the elevation of these features (all features would retain existing functionality, after construction). For modeling purposes, the ground elevation within the park (shown in Figure 3-5) was lowered to 827.4 feet. • Provide additional flow capacity from the parking lot of FilmTec (SWP_46X) to the Lewis Park pond (SWP_35). The main purpose of the increased pipe capacity is to convey the initial peak flow from Cahill Road and other impervious areas of SWP_46X out of FilmTec’s parking lot before the water level in SWP_35 rises due to inflows from the subwatersheds to the north and west. The modeling analysis assumed an additional 36-inch diameter RCP, with upstream and downstream invert elevations of 828.2 feet and 827.0 feet, respectively, and a peak 100-year flow of 21 cfs, • Lower the outlet of the pond immediately south of Dewey Hill Road (SWP_5) from 828 feet to 827 feet, effectively lowering the normal water level of this pond and the ponds in Lewis Park by 1 foot. • Replace the outlet pipe from SWP_2 to SWP_1 with an equal diameter (24-inch) RCP, with the control elevation at or below 827.0 feet. The existing CMP outlet pipe is in disrepair and in need of maintenance or replacement. Improvement Option A results in a 100-year water surface elevation of 832.6 feet in the FilmTec parking lot (SWP_46X), which is 0.2 feet lower than the FilmTec low entry elevation, thus providing a 100-year level of protection. Additionally, this improvement option does not have adverse impacts to nearby or downstream flood elevations. However, lowering the ground elevation of the park will require significant excavation, which is likely cost prohibitive. Lowering the soccer fields and other park amenities (tennis courts and parking lot) may also result in frequent wet conditions and difficult constructability and/or longevity due to close proximity to groundwater. 3.4.2 Option B: Providing Additional Upstream Storage Due to the fully-developed nature of the area upstream of Lewis Park, the availability of land for upstream storage was limited. Increasing the flood storage in the currently wooded area in SWP_47 was evaluated. The resulting decrease in 100-year flood elevation in the Lewis Park storage area was minimal and did not alleviate the flooding at FilmTec. Therefore, this improvement option was not pursued further. 3.4.3 Option C: Increasing Flow from Lewis Park Storage Area One way to decrease the required flood storage is to increase the discharge to downstream subwatersheds. Increased flow capacity from the Lewis Park storage area was evaluated (assuming the flow capacity from SWP_5 was increased from about 20 cfs to over 200 cfs), which resulted in decreased 100-year flood elevations in the Lewis Park storage area. However, the decrease was not sufficient to alleviate the flooding at FilmTec and resulted in increased flood elevations in downstream waterbodies. Given these reasons, this improvement option was not pursued further. P:\Mpls\23 MN\27\2327354\WorkFiles\2013\STS_406\Final Reports\Project Areas 4-5\Project Areas 4 and 5 Final Report.docx 8 3.4.4 Option D: Localized Flood Proofing Given the high costs of Option A and the potential detriments to the soccer fields and other park amenities resulting from lowering the park, we recommend that the City and/or FilmTec consider retrofitting the flood-prone structure and parking lot as an alternative option to reduce the frequency of flooding. Retrofitting efforts could include relocating the entryway and lobby at FilmTec to minimize the flooding potential. Retrofitting efforts could also include grading modifications in the parking lot to help keep flood waters from reaching the loading dock and lobby areas during the more frequent, less severe events. The loading dock area at FilmTec has several floor drains that are currently served by the City’s sanitary sewer service. When flood waters reach the loading dock area, water enters the sanitary sewer through these drains, adding to the City’s I/I problem. Modifications to the FilmTec sanitary drains in the loading dock area should be considered to minimize or prevent flow to the sanitary system during times of stormwater inundation. Modifications may include installation of a manual or automated valve system (float valve/float control) or installation of a low-flow/high-flow diversion structure with pipes connecting the drains to the stormwater system, or some combination thereof. The feasibility of this type of retrofit to reduce I/I at FilmTec is dependent on several factors, including local plumbing code restrictions and the connectedness of the loading dock drains to the main sanitary line serving FilmTec. Retrofitting options and costs will vary considerably depending on the specific design modifications. 3.4.5 Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Cost A planning level engineer’s opinion of probable cost was prepared for Option A- Providing Additional Flood Storage in the Lewis Park storage area. The opinion of probable cost, summarized in Table 3-1 was based on our experience on similar construction projects and the level of information available to determine cost for the proposed project. Given that the cost is based on planning-level design, a contingency of 30% was applied to the estimated construction cost. A significant portion of the estimated cost is related to excavation and disposal, which can vary significantly depending on site soil conditions. The assumed unit cost of $15 per cubic yard for excavation and disposal was used as a conservative estimate assuming clean soil. See Appendix A for a detailed summary of the cost associated with Option A. Table 3-1 Estimated cost for Cahill and Dewey (Project Area 4) improvement Option A Improvement Option Estimated Cost1 Option A- Providing Additional Flood Storage in Lewis Park Storage Area $3,980,000 1Costs rounded up to the nearest $10,000. 3.4.6 Water Quality Considerations Although flood risk reduction is the primary objective of this analysis, the water quality benefits or detriments from the evaluated improvement option were also considered. Currently, runoff from Project P:\Mpls\23 MN\27\2327354\WorkFiles\2013\STS_406\Final Reports\Project Areas 4-5\Project Areas 4 and 5 Final Report.docx 9 Area 4 receives treatment through sedimentation, as the stormwater flows through the series of ponds and wetlands downstream of the park. P8 modeling conducted as part of the CWRMP indicates that the Lewis Park Pond (SWP_35) achieves 52% and 88% removal of total phosphorus (TP) and total suspended sediment (TSS), respectively, during an average water year (based on 1994-1995 water year). One component of Option A is to lower the normal water levels of the ponds in SWP_5 and SWP_35 by 1 foot. Lowering the normal water levels will reduce the amount of dead storage (storage below the normal water level) available in these ponds, which can reduce sedimentation. The P8 model was revised to reflect the proposed change in normal water levels. Results indicate that the decreased effectiveness of these ponds due to the proposed change in normal water level was minimal (predicted removal efficiencies were reduced to 51% and 87% for TP and TSS, respectively). P:\Mpls\23 MN\27\2327354\WorkFiles\2013\STS_406\Final Reports\Project Areas 4-5\Project Areas 4 and 5 Final Report.docx 10 4.0 Project Area 5—Sally Lane and Paiute Pass Project Area 5 encompasses the area that drains to the intersection of Sally Lane and Paiute Pass which includes Nine Mile South Branch Catchments NMSB_70, _83, and _84 (Figure 1-1). The stormwater model for this area indicates potential flooding at this intersection as well as in a backyard depression area located at 7005 and 7009 Sally Lane. The City provided a detailed topographic survey of this intersection and backyard depression area, allowing available storage to be quantified more accurately, low entry elevations to be determined for the structures adjacent to the low areas, and overflow elevations between the street and nearby low areas to be identified. 4.1 Problem Description Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of Project Area 5 suggests that flooding will occur in the low area surrounding the intersection of Sally Lane and Paiute Pass (NMSB_83 and _84) and the backyard depression area behind 7009 and 7013 Sally Lane (NMSB_70) during a 100-year, 24-hour rainfall event. The low area at the intersection of Sally Lane and Paiute Pass is currently drained by two storm sewer pipes that flow westward, discharging to the drainageway behind the homes on the west side of Sally Lane (Braemar Branch of Nine Mile Creek). The backyard depression area is currently drained by a storm sewer pipe that ties into the existing system at Sally Lane and Paiute Pass. The flooding in these areas appears to be primarily a result of localized storm sewer capacity limitations. 4.1.1 Sally Lane and Paiute Pass Intersection (NMSB_83, NMSB_84) The storm sewer system at the Sally Lane and Paiute Pass intersection collects stormwater from a total drainage area of approximately 27 acres. The existing system discharges into the Braemar Branch via two 24-inch pipes. During the 100-year, 24-hour rainfall event, the Paiute Pass/Sally Lane intersection is inundated with stormwater and ponding occurs. Based on the topographic survey information, ponding will occur in this intersection and onto nearby properties. Two overland flow paths have been identified where water will flow westward to the Braemar Branch. The north overland flow path conveys water between properties 6836 and 7000 Sally Lane. The south overland flow path conveys water between 7000 and 7004 Sally Lane. The upstream invert for the north overland flow path is 862.0 feet and the upstream invert for the south overland flow path is 861.3 feet. The surveyed low entry elevations in this area are 861.6 feet, 861.5 feet, and 862.0 feet at 7000, 7004, and 6845 Sally Lane, respectively. 4.1.2 7009 and 7013 Sally Lane Backyard Depression Area (NMSB_70) A backyard depression area exists behind the homes along Sally Lane and Paiute Pass. A 12-inch piped outlet exists from this area, draining northward and connecting to the system along Paiute Pass. During large rainfall events such as the 100-year, 24-hour rainfall event, the piped outlet does not provide sufficient capacity, and ponding will occur. Two overland flow paths exist which convey flow westward to Sally Lane. The north overland flow path conveys water between properties 7009 and 7013 Sally Lane. The south overland flow path conveys water between 7013 and 7017 Sally Lane. The upstream invert for the north overland flow path is 863.0 feet and the upstream invert for the south overland flow path is 862.9 P:\Mpls\23 MN\27\2327354\WorkFiles\2013\STS_406\Final Reports\Project Areas 4-5\Project Areas 4 and 5 Final Report.docx 11 feet. Based on the topographic survey information, the low entry elevations in this area are 862.9 feet and 863.1 feet at 7009 and 7005 Sally Lane, respectively. 4.2 Model Updates The XP-SWMM hydrologic and hydraulic model for Project Area 5 was updated to reflect new rainfall depths as defined by NOAA Atlas 14. Because of the increase in rainfall depths, additional surface overflows were added to the model within the Project Area 5 study area, as needed. The City provided topographic survey at the intersection of Sally Lane and Paiute Pass, as well as the Sally Lane backyard depression area. This information was used in conjunction with the MNDNR’s 2011 LiDAR elevation dataset to update the stage-storage relationships in the model for subwatersheds within the Project Area 5 study area. The storm sewer information in the model was also updated based on a survey conducted by the City. 4.3 Existing Conditions Flooding Table 4-1 summarizes the predicted 100-year, 24-hour water surface elevations under existing conditions for the subwatersheds within the Project Area 5 study. The 100-year flood elevation for the intersection of Sally Lane and Paiute Pass is 862.0 (subwatersheds NMSB_83 and NMSB_84), which exceeds the low entry elevation of three structures (6845, 7000, and 7004 Sally Lane). The 100-year flood elevation for the backyard depression area (subwatershed NMSB_70) is 863.2 feet, which exceeds the surveyed low entry elevation of two structures (7005 and 7009 Sally Lane). The inundation areas corresponding to these two flood elevations are shown in Figure 4-1. Table 4-1 Maximum water surface elevations (feet, MSL) under existing conditions and the number of dwellings (shown in parentheses) that are inundated at the corresponding elevation Flooding Area Water Surface Elevation1, 100-year, 24-hour Rainfall Recurrence Interval Lowest Low Entry Elevation Intersection of Sally Lane and Paiute Pass (NMSB_83 and _84) 862.0 (3) 861.52 7009 and 7013 Sally Lane Backyard Depression Area (NMSB_70) 863.2 (2) 862.93 1 Elevations based on Atlas 14 precipitation depths 2 7004 Sally Lane 3 7009 Sally Lane 4.4 Improvement Options Three flood improvement options were evaluated to reduce flood risk in the low area at Sally Lane and Paiute Pass and the backyard depression area. These three options are being considered separately for the purpose of identifying component costs, but the final alternative will be a combination of either Option A with Option B or Option A with Option C. The three options include: P:\Mpls\23 MN\27\2327354\WorkFiles\2013\STS_406\Final Reports\Project Areas 4-5\Project Areas 4 and 5 Final Report.docx 12 Option A: Installation of a 24-inch diameter corrugated polyethylene storm sewer pipe to drain the backyard area behind homes on the south side of Paiute Pass and the east side of Sally Lane. The proposed 930 lineal feet of pipe would discharge to the Braemar Branch just downstream of the Valley View Road crossing. Option B: Increasing the capacity of the existing north outfall pipe from Sally Lane to the Braemar Branch by replacing the existing 24-inch diameter CMP with a 36-inch diameter corrugated polyethylene pipe. In addition, increasing the capacity of the existing south outfall pipe from Sally Lane to the Braemar Branch by replacing the existing 24-inch diameter CMP with a 48-inch diameter corrugated polyethylene pipe. Option C: Constructing two gravity overflow channels to convey overland flow from Sally Lane to the Braemar Branch. One proposed overflow channel is to be located between 6836 Sally Lane and 7000 Sally Lane. The second overflow channel is to be located between 7000 Sally Lane and 7004 Sally Lane. The overflow channels will be controlled positive overflow paths which will ensure the homes are protected from flood waters and not altered in the future by private property owners. 4.4.1 Option A: Install Additional Pipe from Backyard Depression Area As described in Figure 4-2 and Figure 4-3, Option A encompasses installation of 930 lineal feet of 24-inch diameter corrugated polyethylene storm sewer pipe from the backyard area south and east of Paiute Pass and Sally Lane. The existing pipe which directs runoff to the north will continue to service the backyard area. The proposed pipe exits the existing catch basin in the backyard area and runs south before it turns 90 degrees to the west and passes between 7009 Sally Lane and 7013 Sally Lane. The pipe then runs to the south under Sally Lane, crosses Valley View Road, and discharges into the Braemar Branch downstream of the culvert crossing with Valley View Road. An easement and careful coordination with the affected property owners will be required for the properties crossed by this new pipe. Throughout this analysis, careful consideration was given to preventing adverse downstream impacts as a result of proposed flood improvements. The proposed pipe from the backyard area discharges to the Braemar Branch downstream of Valley View Road, which is a modification to current drainage patterns. To ensure that installation of the new pipe would not cause flood concerns downstream of Valley View Road, the proposed pipe was added to the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District’s XP-SWMM model and run for the 100-year, 24-hour rainfall event. Model results indicate a negligible change in maximum surface water elevation downstream of Valley View Road. The City may wish to consider further optimization of Option A (upsizing the proposed pipe and extending it northward along Sally Lane- described in more detail in Section 4.4.4) to collect runoff from the low intersection of Sally Lane and Paiute Pass. While not evaluated in detail as part of this analysis, this option may have the potential to reduce or eliminate the need for additional pipe capacity as outlined in Option B. Further analysis as part of final design would be required to evaluate detailed design considerations and assess cost implications and potential downstream impacts of more significant drainage pattern modifications. P:\Mpls\23 MN\27\2327354\WorkFiles\2013\STS_406\Final Reports\Project Areas 4-5\Project Areas 4 and 5 Final Report.docx 13 4.4.2 Option B: Increase Capacity of Sally Lane Storm Sewer As described in Figure 4-2, Option B includes increasing the capacity of the north outfall pipe from Sally Lane to the Braemar Branch by replacing the 24-inch pipe with a 36-inch diameter corrugated polyethylene pipe. The capacity of the south outfall pipe from Sally Lane to the Braemar Branch will also be increased by replacing the 24-inch pipe with a 48-inch diameter corrugated polyethylene pipe. The pipes will follow their existing alignment between 6836 and 7000 Sally Lane. The available installation space will be tight in this area and will require careful coordination with the contractor and the homeowners. The current easement may need to be widened due to the increased size of these pipes. Careful coordination and communication with the property owners affected by this option will be necessary. 4.4.3 Option C: Construct Surface Overflow Channels from Sally Lane As described in Figure 4-3, Option C includes construction of two gravity surface overflow channels from Sally Lane to the Braemar Branch. The northern channel having an upstream invert of 860.1 feet will pass between 6836 Sally Lane and 7000 Sally Lane. The southern channel will pass between 7000 Sally Lane and 7004 Sally Lane and will have an upstream invert of 860.3 feet. Both of the channels are being proposed with vertical retaining walls and riprap bottoms due to the high design flows and velocities associated with the 100 year, 24-hour rainfall event and the narrow space available between the homes. The easement located between 6836 Sally Lane and 7000 Sally Lane may need to be widened for the north overflow channel. The south overflow will require the creation of an easement between 7000 and 7004 Sally Lane. Careful coordination and communication with the property owners affected by this option will be necessary. 4.4.4 Flood Benefits Table 4-2 summarizes the water surface elevations in the two low areas near the intersection of Sally Lane and Paiute Pass for the 100-year, 24-hour rainfall event. The number of dwellings impacted for each scenario is also included in Table 4-2. Option A lowers the 100-year maximum water surface elevation below the low entry elevations at 7005 and 7009 Sally Lane. Inundation will still occur in the backyard area during the 100-year, 24-hour rainfall event; however, it should not directly impact any structures. Options B and C provide similar benefits, with respect to both the reduction in the maximum water surface elevation and the number of dwellings protected. Implementing either Option B or C would result in lowering the maximum water surface elevation below the low entry elevations of the three impacted dwellings (6845, 7000, and 7004 Sally Lane). There will still be isolated flooding on the street during the 100-year, 24-hour rainfall event; however, it should not directly impact any structures. None of the three improvement options evaluated have an impact on the 100-year flood elevation in the Braemar Branch. P:\Mpls\23 MN\27\2327354\WorkFiles\2013\STS_406\Final Reports\Project Areas 4-5\Project Areas 4 and 5 Final Report.docx 14 As described in Section 4.4.1, a potential alternative to combining Options A and B would be to upsize and extend the Option A pipe northward along Sally Lane to collect additional flow from the low area at Sally Lane and Paiute Pass and reduce or eliminate the need for additional pipe capacity as outlined in Option B. This option would require installation of a larger and longer pipe that would convey flow from the intersection of Sally Lane and Paiute Pass south to the downstream side of Valley View Road. An increased depth of excavation along Sally Lane would be required to allow for tie-in of the low area of the Sally Lane and Paiute Pass intersection. Depth of cover near the low area, a less than desirable pipe slope along Sally Lane (less than 0.5%), and potential adverse downstream impacts due to redirection of significantly higher flows may also pose design concerns and/or challenges. Table 4-2 100-year, 24-hour maximum water surface elevations (feet, MSL) under proposed conditions and the number of dwellings (shown in parentheses) that are inundated at that corresponding elevation Flooding Area Existing Conditions1 Option A1 (2-ft Dia. Pipe to Braemar Branch) Option B1 (Increased Outflow Pipes) Option C1 (Constructed Overflows) Intersection of Sally Lane and Paiute Pass (NMSB_83 and _84) 862.0 (3) NA 861.3 (0) 861.4 (0) 7009 and 7013 Sally Lane Backyard Depression Area (NMSB_70) 863.2 (2) 862.2 (0) NA NA 1 Elevations based on Atlas 14 precipitation depths Table 4-3 summarizes the 100-year, 24-hour peak discharge rates through the proposed storm sewer pipes and overflows for Options A, B, and C. Table 4-3 100-year, 24-hour peak flow rates through the proposed pipes for Sally Lane improvement Options A, B, and C 24-hour Storm Recurrence Interval Option A (2-ft Pipe to Braemar Branch) Option B (North Outflow Pipe) Option B (South Outflow Pipe) Option C (North Overflow) Option C (South Overflow) 100-year 20 cfs 51 cfs 103 cfs 76 cfs 84 cfs 4.4.5 Engineer’s Opinions of Probable Costs Planning level engineer’s opinions of probable costs were prepared for Options A, B, and C. The opinions of probable cost, summarized in Table 4-4, are based on our experience on similar construction projects and the level of information available to determine costs for the proposed projects. Given that the costs are based on planning-level designs, a contingency of 30% was applied to the estimated construction costs. The cost associated with the purchase of easements or the widening of existing easements has not been included in this estimate. See Appendix B for detailed summaries of the costs for Options A, B, and C. P:\Mpls\23 MN\27\2327354\WorkFiles\2013\STS_406\Final Reports\Project Areas 4-5\Project Areas 4 and 5 Final Report.docx 15 Table 4-4 Estimated costs for Sally Lane and Paiute Pass (Project Area 5) improvement Options A, B, and C Improvement Option Estimated Cost1 Option A: 24” RCP draining Sally Lane backyard depression area to existing storm sewer $210,000 Option B: increasing the pipe sizes for the north and south outfalls from Sally Lane to the Braemar Branch of Nine Mile Creek $150,000 Option C: construction of two overflow channels from Sally Lane to the Braemar Branch of Nine Mile Creek $160,000 Combined Option A +B $360,000 Combined Option A + C $370,000 1 Costs rounded up to the nearest $10,000. 4.4.6 Water Quality Benefits Although flood risk reduction was the primary objective of this analysis, opportunities to implement water quality improvements within the study area were also considered. Due to the limited availability of undeveloped or publicly-owned land within the direct study area, construction of water quality BMPs is difficult. However, we recommend that the City consider installation of rainwater gardens in the City right- of-way or installation of sump manholes with SAFL Baffles (or other underground hydrodynamic treatment structures) to provide opportunity for settling of sediment prior to discharge of stormwater to the Braemar Branch. Although somewhat beyond the study area, a wooded area at the north end of the Braemar Branch was identified as a potential site for stormwater management. The low area (approximately 2.4 acres), which is located west of 6800 through 6812 Sally Lane and south of Sioux Trail in subwatershed NMSB_77, receives stormwater from portions of Edina and Eden Prairie. Review of the National Wetland Inventory indicates that the low area may not be classified as a wetland. The City may want to consider this site for future stormwater management efforts given the high proportion of previously untreated flows to this location. P:\Mpls\23 MN\27\2327354\WorkFiles\2013\STS_406\Final Reports\Project Areas 4-5\Project Areas 4 and 5 Final Report.docx 16 Figures ^_ ^_ Project Area 4 - Cahill and Dewey Hill Road Project Area 5 - Sally Lane and Paiute Pass §¨¦494 £¤169 £¤169 62 100 7 100 7 62 Figure 1-1 PROJECT STUDY AREAS Barr Footer: ArcGIS 10.2.1, 2014-05-28 08:36 File: I:\Client\Edina\Projects\STS406\Maps\Reports\Final_Memo_PA4_5\Figure 1-1 - Project Study Areas.mxd User: jrv 0 2,500 5,000Feet !;N Imagery: Microsoft; 2012 ^_Project Areas City of Edina Boundary 0 400 800Feet Figure 3-3 EXISTING CONDITIONS100-YEAR INUNDATIONProject Area 4 -Cahill Road and Dewey Hill Road Barr Footer: ArcGIS 10.2.1, 2014-05-28 08:37 File: I:\Client\Edina\Projects\STS406\Maps\Reports\Final_Memo_PA4_5\Figure 3-3 - Existing Conditions 100-Year Inundation, Project Area 4 - Cahill Road and Dewey Hill Road.mxd User: jrv !>Existing Manhole/Catch Basin Existing Storm Sewer 100-Year 24-Hour EventInundation Area* Subwatersheds Parcels !;N Imagery: Microsoft; 2012 *Vertical Datum: NGVD 29, Feet Vertical accuracy of the MNDNR 2011 LiDAR data u se d for mapp ing the inundation area is +/- 5 cm (0.1 6 ft) fo r the p ro ject areas within the City o f Ed ina (Source: h ttp://www.mngeo.state.mn .us/ch ouse/metadata/lidar_metro2011.html). SWP_46X Lewis Park 456728 Dublin Road Cahill Road A n t r i m C o u r t Gleason Road Dewey Hill Road Gleason Road HydePark Circle A ntri m T e rr a c e H y d e P a r k L a n e Lee Valley Road S hannon Circle W 7 8 th S tre e t Antrim Road Dewy Hill Road Tara Road Long Brake Circle Bonnie Brae Drive Kemrich Drive Shaughnessy Road Stonewood Court H y d e P a r k D r i v e Creek Ridge Circle C e c i l i a C i r c l e Marth Court Lochmere Terrace Lanham Lane Glasgow Drive Coventry Way Tanglewood Court S h a n n o n D r i v e Tralee Drive D o w n R o a d C la r e d o n D r i v e E Bush Lake Road Amundson Avenue S ha n no n D r iv e S c h e y D riv e Delaney Blvd Fleetwood Drive Long Brake Trail NMC_31NMC_39 NMS_37 NMS_26 NMS_25 NMS_60 NMS_29 NMS_14 NMS_39 NMS_32 NMSB_25 NMSB_14 NMSB_15 NMSB_16 NMSB_16 NMSB_17 NMSB_59 NMSB_58 NMSB_30 NMSB_13 SWP_24 SWP_25 SWP_26 SWP_49 SWP_50 SWP_56 SWP_55 SWP_54 SWP_18 SWP_23 SWP_19 NM494_4 SWP_6 NM494_1 SWP_8 SWP_9 SWP_41 SWP_57 SWP_43 SWP_44 SWP_14 SWP_15 SWP_20 SWP_28 SWP_27 SWP_30 SWP_29 SWP_5 SWP_16 SWP_17 SWP_21 SWP_48 SWP_10 SWP_11 SWP_58 SWP_33 SWP_7 SWP_53 NM494_5 SWP_52 SWP_3 SWP_4 SWP_31 SWP_1 SWP_2 SWP_35 SWP_36 SWP_12 SWP_60 SWP_40 NM494_3 NM494_6 SWP_38 SWP_39 SWP_61 SWP_13 SWP_62 SWP_22 SWP_63 SWP_42 SWP_59 SWP_64 SWP_32 NM494_7 NM494_2 SWP_37 SWP_34 SWP_47 SWP_45 SWP_46 SWP_66 SWP_51 Vertical accuracy of the MNDNR 2011 LiDAR data u se d for mapp ing the inundation area is +/- 5 cm (0.1 6 ft) fo r the p ro ject areas within the City o f Ed ina (Source: h ttp://www.mngeo.state.mn .us/ch ouse/metadata/lidar_metro2011.html).Imagery: Microsoft; 2012 !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !>!> !>!>!>!> !> !> !> !> !> !>!> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> SWP_46X SWP_46 NMS_32 SWP_34 NMS_29 SWP_35 NMS_39 SWP_45SWP_48 NMS_14 NMS_26 SWP_17 SWP_64SWP_5 SWP_44 Cahill Road Dewey Hill Road 0 400 800Feet Figure 3-5 PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTOPTION AProject Area 4 -Cahill Road and Dewey Hill Road Barr Footer: ArcGIS 10.2.1, 2014-05-28 08:40 File: I:\Client\Edina\Projects\STS406\Maps\Reports\Final_Memo_PA4_5\Figure 3-5 - Proposed Improvement Option A, Project Area 4 - Cahill Road and Dewey Hill Road.mxd User: jrv !>Existing Manhole/Catch Basin Surface Overflow Existing Storm Sewer Option A:100-Year 24-Hour EventInundation Area* Option A: Soil Removal Subwatersheds Parcels !;N Imagery: Microsoft; 2012 *Vertical Datum: NGVD 29, Feet Vertical accuracy of the MNDNR 2011 LiDAR data u se d for mapp ing the inundation area is +/- 5 cm (0.1 6 ft) fo r the p ro ject areas within the City o f Ed ina (Source: h ttp://www.mngeo.state.mn .us/ch ouse/metadata/lidar_metro2011.html). SWP_46X Lewis Park Drop outlet to827 feet. Replace with 24-inch RCP, control elevation at 827 feet. Install new 36-inchRCP for additionalcapacity. 456728 Dublin Road Cahill Road A n t r i m C o u r t Gleason Road Dewey Hill Road Gleason Road HydePark Circle A ntri m T e rr a c e H y d e P a r k L a n e Lee Valley Road S hannon Circle W 7 8 th S tre e t Antrim Road Dewy Hill Road Tara Road Long Brake Circle Bonnie Brae Drive Kemrich Drive Shaughnessy Road Stonewood Court H y d e P a r k D r i v e Creek Ridge Circle C e c i l i a C i r c l e Marth Court Lochmere Terrace Lanham Lane Glasgow Drive Coventry Way Tanglewood Court S h a n n o n D r i v e Tralee Drive D o w n R o a d C la r e d o n D r i v e E Bush Lake Road Amundson Avenue S ha n no n D r iv e S c h e y D riv e Delaney Blvd Fleetwood Drive Long Brake Trail NMC_31NMC_39 NMS_37 NMS_26 NMS_25 NMS_60 NMS_29 NMS_14 NMSB_25 NMSB_14 NMSB_15 NMSB_16 NMSB_16 NMSB_17 NMSB_59 NMSB_58 NMSB_30 NMSB_13 SWP_24 SWP_25 SWP_26 SWP_49 SWP_50 SWP_56 SWP_55 SWP_54 SWP_18 SWP_23 SWP_19 NM494_4 SWP_6 NM494_1 SWP_8 SWP_9 SWP_41 SWP_57 SWP_43 SWP_44 SWP_14 SWP_15 SWP_20 SWP_28 SWP_27 SWP_30 SWP_29 SWP_5 SWP_16 SWP_17 SWP_21 SWP_48 SWP_10 SWP_11 SWP_58 SWP_33 SWP_7 SWP_53 NM494_5 SWP_52 SWP_3 SWP_4 SWP_31 SWP_1 SWP_2 SWP_35 SWP_36 SWP_12 SWP_60 SWP_40 NM494_3 NM494_6 SWP_38 SWP_39 SWP_61 SWP_13 SWP_62 SWP_22 SWP_63 SWP_42 SWP_59 SWP_64 SWP_32 NM494_7 NM494_2 SWP_37 SWP_34 SWP_47 SWP_45 SWP_46 SWP_66 SWP_51 Vertical accuracy of the MNDNR 2011 LiDAR data u se d for mapp ing the inundation area is +/- 5 cm (0.1 6 ft) fo r the p ro ject areas within the City o f Ed ina (Source: h ttp://www.mngeo.state.mn .us/ch ouse/metadata/lidar_metro2011.html).Imagery: Microsoft; 2012 !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !>!> !>!>!>!> !> !> !> !> !> !>!> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> SWP_46X SWP_46 NMS_32 NMS_29 SWP_34 NMS_39 SWP_35 SWP_45SWP_48 NMS_26 NMS_14SWP_17 SWP_64SWP_44 Cahill Road Dewey Hill Road Install new 36-InchRCP for additionalcapacity. 0 100 200Feet Figure 4-1 EXISTING CONDITIONS100-YEAR INUNDATIONProject Area 5 -Sally Lane and Paiute Pass Barr Footer: ArcGIS 10.2.1, 2014-05-28 08:42 File: I:\Client\Edina\Projects\STS406\Maps\Reports\Final_Memo_PA4_5\Figure 4-1 - Existing Conditions 100-Year Inundation, Project Area 5 - Sally Lane and Paiute Pass.mxd User: jrv !>Existing Manhole/Catch Basin Surface Overflow Existing Storm Sewer 100-Year 24-Hour EventInundation Area* Subwatersheds Parcels !;N Imagery: Microsoft; 2012 *Vertical Datum: NGVD 29, Feet Vertical accuracy of the MNDNR 2011 LiDAR data u se d for mapp ing the inundation area is +/- 5 cm (0.1 6 ft) fo r the p ro ject areas within the City o f Ed ina (Source: h ttp://www.mngeo.state.mn .us/ch ouse/metadata/lidar_metro2011.html). V a l l e y V i e w R o a d £¤169 Paiute Dr C o m m a n c h e C o u r t P a i u t e P a s s Sally Lane V a ll e y V i e w R d M c c a u l e y T r a i l 6908 6910 6912 6914 69166604 66086612 6824 6828 6832 6833 6837 6841 68456836 6913 6909 24 6921 6923 6917 6919 7146 7144 7142 7005 7009 7013 6625 6621 6617 6613 7017 7143 7141 7138 7136 7134 7132 24 6609 7021 7025 7029 7033 7137 7149 7147 7145 24 7001 7005 7009 7013 7017 7021 7025 7000 7004 7008 7012 7016 7020 7024 7028 7013 7009 7005 7021 24 7003 7001 7025 7027 7017 7019 NMSB_75 NMSB_72 NMSB_72 NMSB_70 NMSB_42 NMSB_43 NMSB_65 NMSB_76 NMSB_79 NMSB_49 NMSB_81 NMSB_71 NMSB_84 NMSB_83 NMSB_46 NMSB_52 NMSB_69 NMSB_4 Vertical accuracy of the MNDNR 2011 LiDAR data u se d for mapp ing the inundation area is +/- 5 cm (0.1 6 ft) fo r the p ro ject areas within the City o f Ed ina (Source: h ttp://www.mngeo.state.mn .us/ch ouse/metadata/lidar_metro2011.html).Imagery: Microsoft; 2012 0 100 200Feet Figure 4-2 PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTOPTIONS A AND BProject Area 5 -Sally Lane and Paiute Pass Barr Footer: ArcGIS 10.2.1, 2014-05-28 08:43 File: I:\Client\Edina\Projects\STS406\Maps\Reports\Final_Memo_PA4_5\Figure 4-2 - Proposed Improvement Option A and B, Project Area 5 - Sally Lane and Paiute Pass.mxd User: jrv !>Existing Manhole/Catch Basin Existing Storm Sewer Option A and B:100-Year 24-Hour EventInundation Area* Option A: Proposed Storm Sewer (2' pipe) Option B: North Pipe (3' Pipe) Option B: South Pipe (4' Pipe) Subwatersheds Parcels !;N Imagery: Microsoft; 2012 *Vertical Datum: NGVD 29, Feet Vertical accuracy of the MNDNR 2011 LiDAR data u se d for mapp ing the inundation area is +/- 5 cm (0.1 6 ft) fo r the p ro ject areas within the City o f Ed ina (Source: h ttp://www.mngeo.state.mn .us/ch ouse/metadata/lidar_metro2011.html). !> !> !>!> !> !> !> !>!>!> !> !> !>!> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !>!> V a l l e y V i e w R o a d £¤169 Paiute Dr C o m m a n c h e C o u r t P a i u t e P a s s Sally Lane V a ll e y V i e w R d M c c a u l e y T r a i l 6908 6910 6912 6914 69166604 66086612 6824 6828 6832 6833 6837 6841 68456836 6913 6909 24 6921 6923 6917 6919 7146 7144 7142 7005 7009 7013 6625 6621 6617 6613 7017 7143 7141 7138 7136 7134 7132 24 6609 7021 7025 7029 7033 7137 7149 7147 7145 24 7001 7005 7009 7013 7017 7021 7025 7000 7004 7008 7012 7016 7020 7024 7028 7013 7009 7005 7021 24 7003 7001 7025 7027 7017 7019 NMSB_75 NMSB_72 NMSB_72 NMSB_70 NMSB_42 NMSB_43 NMSB_65 NMSB_76 NMSB_79 NMSB_49 NMSB_81 NMSB_71 NMSB_84 NMSB_83 NMSB_46 NMSB_52 NMSB_69 NMSB_4 Vertical accuracy of the MNDNR 2011 LiDAR data u se d for mapp ing the inundation area is +/- 5 cm (0.1 6 ft) fo r the p ro ject areas within the City o f Ed ina (Source: h ttp://www.mngeo.state.mn .us/ch ouse/metadata/lidar_metro2011.html).Imagery: Microsoft; 2012 0 100 200Feet Figure 4-3 PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTOPTIONS A AND CProject Area 5 -Sally Lane and Paiute Pass Barr Footer: ArcGIS 10.2.1, 2014-05-28 08:44 File: I:\Client\Edina\Projects\STS406\Maps\Reports\Final_Memo_PA4_5\Figure 4-3 - Proposed Improvement Option A and C, Project Area 5 - Sally Lane and Paiute Pass.mxd User: jrv !>Existing Manhole/Catch Basin Existing Storm Sewer Option A and C:100-Year 24-Hour EventInundation Area* Option A: Proposed Storm Sewer (2' pipe) Option C: Overflow Channels Subwatersheds Parcels !;N Imagery: Microsoft; 2012 *Vertical Datum: NGVD 29, Feet Vertical accuracy of the MNDNR 2011 LiDAR data u se d for mapp ing the inundation area is +/- 5 cm (0.1 6 ft) fo r the p ro ject areas within the City o f Ed ina (Source: h ttp://www.mngeo.state.mn .us/ch ouse/metadata/lidar_metro2011.html). !> !> !>!> !> !> !> !>!>!> !> !> !>!> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !> !>!> V a l l e y V i e w R o a d £¤169 Paiute Dr C o m m a n c h e C o u r t P a i u t e P a s s Sally Lane V a ll e y V i e w R d M c c a u l e y T r a i l 6908 6910 6912 6914 69166604 66086612 6824 6828 6832 6833 6837 6841 68456836 6913 6909 24 6921 6923 6917 6919 7146 7144 7142 7005 7009 7013 6625 6621 6617 6613 7017 7143 7141 7138 7136 7134 7132 24 6609 7021 7025 7029 7033 7137 7149 7147 7145 24 7001 7005 7009 7013 7017 7021 7025 7000 7004 7008 7012 7016 7020 7024 7028 7013 7009 7005 7021 24 7003 7001 7025 7027 7017 7019 NMSB_75 NMSB_72 NMSB_72 NMSB_70 NMSB_42 NMSB_43 NMSB_65 NMSB_76 NMSB_79 NMSB_49 NMSB_81 NMSB_71 NMSB_84 NMSB_83 NMSB_46 NMSB_52 NMSB_69 NMSB_4 Vertical accuracy of the MNDNR 2011 LiDAR data u se d for mapp ing the inundation area is +/- 5 cm (0.1 6 ft) fo r the p ro ject areas within the City o f Ed ina (Source: h ttp://www.mngeo.state.mn .us/ch ouse/metadata/lidar_metro2011.html).Imagery: Microsoft; 2012 Appendices Appendix A Cost Estimate Project Area 4—Cahill Road and Dewey Hill Road May 15, 2014 ITEM DESCRIPTIONUNITAMOUNTUNIT COSTTOTAL COST MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATIONLS133,000.00$ 33,000.00$ TRAFFIC CONTROLLS15,000.00$ 5,000.00$ EROSION CONTROLLS17,000.00$ 7,000.00$ REMOVALS AND EARTHWORK SAW CUT BITUMINOUS PAVEMENTLN FT3003.50$ 1,050.00$ REMOVE BITUMINOUS PAVEMENTSQ YD75152.00$ 15,030.00$ REMOVE CONC. CURB & GUTTER (B-618)LN FT16805.00$ 8,400.00$ REMOVE TENNIS COURTSSQ YD18502.00$ 3,700.00$ REMOVE TENNIS COURT FENCELS1500.00$ 500.00$ EARTHWORK CUT AND DISPOSALCY11300015.00$ 1,695,000.00$ FINAL GRADINGACRE147,000.00$ 98,000.00$ STORM SEWER 36" CPEP STORM SEWER, 4 to 12' DEPTHLN FT20052.00$ 10,400.00$ 60" DIA RC CATCH BASINEACH13,500.00$ 3,500.00$ 36" END SECTIONEACH1400.00$ 400.00$ MODIFY OUTLET GRATEEACH13,000.00$ 3,000.00$ STREET PAVEMENT 8" AGGREGATE BASE CLASS 5CU YD209034.00$ 71,060.00$ TOP SOIL BORROWCU YD1130020.00$ 226,000.00$ REPLACE B618 CONC. CURB & GUTTERLN FT168013.50$ 22,680.00$ 2" BITUMINOUS BASE COURSESQ YD93657.50$ 70,237.50$ 2" BITUMINOUS WEARING COURSE W/TACKSQ YD93658.50$ 79,602.50$ TENNIS COURT PAVEMENTSQ YD185015.00$ 27,750.00$ TENNIS COURT FENCELN FT52090.00$ 46,800.00$ SEEDING TURF GRASSESAC145,000.00$ 70,000.00$ SITE RESTORATIONLS110,000.00$10,000.00$ 2,508,110.00$ OTHER CONTINGENCY30%752,433.00$ ENGINEERING AND DESIGN15%489,081.45$ 7%228,238.01$ AREA 4, OPTION A TOTAL COST 3,977,862.46$ Cahill and Dewey ENGINEER'S OPINION OF PROBABLE COST: AREA 4, OPTION "A" SUB TOTAL CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION AND OBSERVATION Appendix B Cost Estimates Project Area 5—Sally Lane and Paiute Pass ENGINEER'S OPINION OF PROBABLE COST: AREA 5 OPTION "A" May 15, 2014 ITEM DESCRIPTIONUNITAMOUNTUNIT COSTTOTAL COST MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATIONLS117,000.00$ 17,000.00$ TRAFFIC CONTROLLS15,000.00$ 5,000.00$ SEEDING TURF GRASSESAC0.1312,500.00$ 1,625.00$ SITE RESTORATIONLS15,000.00$ 5,000.00$ TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT EROSION CONTROL SILT FENCELN FT5003.50$ 1,750.00$ INLET PROTECTIONEACH10350.00$ 3,500.00$ CAT. 4 EROSION CONTROL BLANKETSQ YD6001.85$ 1,110.00$ REMOVALS SAW CUT BITUMINOUS PAVEMENTLN FT6003.50$ 2,100.00$ REMOVE BITUMINOUS PAVEMENTSQ YD9352.00$ 1,870.00$ REMOVE CONC. CURB & GUTTER (B-618)LN FT4105.00$ 2,050.00$ STORM AND SANITARY SEWER 24" CPEP - 4 TO 12' DEPTHLN FT93030.00$ 27,900.00$ 24" FESEACH1500.00$ 500.00$ CONNECT TO EXISTING STORM SEWEREACH1500.00$ 500.00$ 48" DIA. RC CATCH BASIN, COMPLETELN FT30300.00$ 9,000.00$ 60" DIA. RC CATCH BASIN, COMPLETELN FT30650.00$ 19,500.00$ STREET PAVEMENT/RESTORATION 8" AGGREGATE BASE CLASS 5CU YD21034.00$ 7,140.00$ REPLACE B618 CONC. CURB & GUTTERLN FT41013.50$ 5,535.00$ 2" BITUMINOUS BASE COURSESQ YD9357.50$ 7,012.50$ 2" BITUMINOUS WEARING COURSE W/TACKSQ YD9358.50$ 7,947.50$ TOP SOIL BORROWCU YD10020.00$ 2,000.00$ SUBTOTAL 128,040.00$      OTHER CONTINGENCY30%38,412.00$ ENGINEERING AND DESIGN15%24,968.00$ CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION AND OBSERVATION7%11,652.00$ AREA 5, SALLY LANE, OPTION A TOTAL COST 203,072.00$      Sally Lane and Paiute Pass, Outflow Pipe ENGINEER'S OPINION OF PROBABLE COST: AREA 5 OPTION "B" May 15, 2014 ITEM DESCRIPTIONUNITAMOUNTUNIT COSTTOTAL COST MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATIONLS113,000.00$ 13,000.00$ TRAFFIC CONTROLLS12,000.00$ 2,000.00$ SEEDING TURF GRASSESAC0.112,500.00$ 1,250.00$ SITE RESTORATIONLS14,000.00$ 4,000.00$ TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT EROSION CONTROL SILT FENCELN FT4503.50$ 1,575.00$ INLET PROTECTIONEACH7350.00$ 2,450.00$ CAT. 4 EROSION CONTROL BLANKETSQ YD4701.85$ 869.50$ REMOVALS SAW CUT BITUMINOUS PAVEMENTLN FT4010.00$ 400.00$ REMOVE BITUMINOUS PAVEMENTSQ YD405.00$ 200.00$ REMOVE CONC. CURB & GUTTER (B-618)LN FT405.00$ 200.00$ REMOVE 24" RCPLN FT39010.00$ 3,900.00$ STORM AND SANITARY SEWER 36" CPEP - 4 TO 12' DEPTHLN FT21052.00$ 10,920.00$ 36" FESEACH1500.00$ 500.00$ 48" CPEP - 6 TO 12' DEPTHLN FT19073.00$ 13,870.00$ 48" FESEACH1800.00$ 800.00$ CONNECT TO EXISTING STORM SEWEREACH2500.00$ 1,000.00$ 60" DIA. RC CATCH BASIN, COMPLETELN FT36650.00$ 23,400.00$ CLASS 5 RIPRAP WITH FILTERTON6075.00$ 4,500.00$ STREET PAVEMENT 8" AGGREGATE BASE CLASS 5CU YD8034.00$ 2,720.00$ REPLACE B618 CONC. CURB & GUTTERLN FT4013.50$ 540.00$ 2" BITUMINOUS BASE COURSESQ YD407.50$ 300.00$ 2" BITUMINOUS WEARING COURSE W/TACKSQ YD408.50$ 340.00$ TOP SOIL BORROWCU YD8020.00$ 1,600.00$ SUBTOTAL 90,334.50$ OTHER CONTINGENCY30%27,100.00$ ENGINEERING AND DESIGN15%17,615.00$ CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION AND OBSERVATION7%8,220.00$ AREA 5, SALLY LANE, OPTION B TOTAL COST 143,270.00$ Sally Lane and Paiute Pass - Increased Pipe Size at Overflow ENGINEER'S OPINION OF PROBABLE COST: AREA 5 OPTION "C" May 15, 2014 ITEM DESCRIPTIONUNITAMOUNTUNIT COSTTOTAL COST MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATIONLS112,500.00$ 12,500.00$ TRAFFIC CONTROLLS12,000.00$ 2,000.00$ SEEDING TURF GRASSESAC0.112,500.00$ 1,250.00$ SITE RESTORATIONLS14,000.00$ 4,000.00$ TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT EROSION CONTROL SILT FENCELN FT4503.50$ 1,575.00$ INLET PROTECTIONEACH7350.00$ 2,450.00$ CAT. 4 EROSION CONTROL BLANKETSQ YD1201.85$ 222.00$ REMOVALS SAW CUT BITUMINOUS PAVEMENTLN FT4010.00$ 400.00$ REMOVE BITUMINOUS PAVEMENTSQ YD405.00$ 200.00$ REMOVE CONC. CURB & GUTTER (B-618)LN FT405.00$ 200.00$ REMOVE 24" RCPLN FT39010.00$ 3,900.00$ STORM SEWER AND WALLS CONCRETE SLABCY23.5390.00$ 9,165.00$ CONCRETE VERTICAL WALLSCY17.8490.00$ 8,722.00$ DECORATIVE CONCRETESF72012.00$ 8,640.00$ RAILINGLF190150.00$ 28,500.00$ CLASS 5 RIPRAP WITH FILTERTON10075.00$ 7,500.00$ STREET PAVEMENT 8" AGGREGATE BASE CLASS 5CU YD8034.00$ 2,720.00$ REPLACE B618 CONC. CURB & GUTTERLN FT4013.50$ 540.00$ 2" BITUMINOUS BASE COURSESQ YD407.50$ 300.00$ 2" BITUMINOUS WEARING COURSE W/TACKSQ YD408.50$ 340.00$ TOP SOIL BORROWCU YD2020.00$ 400.00$ SUBTOTAL 95,524.00$         OTHER CONTINGENCY30%28,657.00$ ENGINEERING AND DESIGN15%18,627.00$ CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION AND OBSERVATION7%8,693.00$ AREA 5, SALLY LANE, OPTION C TOTAL COST 151,501.00$       Sally Lane and Paiute Pass - Channel with Walls at Overflow FEASIBILITY STUDY – BA 377 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CITY OF EDINA STREET IMPROVEMENTS Valley View Road (MSAS 151) – McCauley Trail to Mark Terrace Drive September 10, 2014 Appendix B City Comprehensive Plan Update-Sidewalk and Bicycle Facilities (Fig. 7.10 and Fig. 7.11) FEASIBILITY STUDY – BA 377 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CITY OF EDINA STREET IMPROVEMENTS Valley View Road (MSAS 151) – McCauley Trail to Mark Terrace Drive September 10, 2014 Appendix C Informational Letter and Questionnaire -XQH  1HLJKERUKRRG5RDGZD\5HFRQVWUXFWLRQ 9DOOH\9LHZ5RDG5HFRQVWUXFWLRQ 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L o c a l D r a i n a g e Pr o b l e m s Ye s N o Y e s N o Y e s N o Y e s N o Y e s N o Ye s N o Y e s N o YesIf Yes, ExplainNo 71 4 2 Va l l e y V i e w R o a d 1 X X X N o n e X X X X X 70 3 3 Co m a n c h e C o u r t 1 X X N o X N o n e X X X X X 71 4 4 Va l l e y V i e w R o a d 1 XX X No p r o b l e m s , w e n e e d cu r b s t o m a k e t h e s t r e e t s lo o k f i n i s h e d . X X X X XCars Travel Too Fast 71 3 8 Va l l e y V i e w R o a d 1 X X X N o n e , a t o u r a d d r e s s X X X X XToo much traffic, Travel Too Fast on Valley View Road 71 3 6 Va l l e y V i e w R o a d 1 XX X No n e s i n c e 9 M i l e C r e e k 10 0 y e a r f l o o d X X X X XThe entire Valley View Road is a speedway! 71 2 0 Va l l e y V i e w R o a d 1 ? X Y e s X Ma i n d r a i n a g e p r o b l e m s ar o u n d u s o c c u r b y t h e go l f c o u r s e . W e h a v e n o is s u e s . X X X X XValley View Road people drive too fast, especially in the morning and evening (from Gleason to Sally). 70 2 8 Sa l l y L a n e 1 XX X X X X X XTraffic is too fast! By making the road wider, we encourage faster traffic! 70 2 5 Sa l l y L a n e 1 X X X N o n e K n o w n X X X X XDuring rush hours the traffic gets heavy and people speed on Tracy. Ro o f D r a i n Co n n e c t t o C i t y Sy s t e m ? Ar e E x i s t i n g Li g h t s Ad e q u a t e ? Do y o u F a v o r Im p r o v i n g Li g h t s ? VI. Traffic Management I. D r a i n a g e S e r v i c e C o n n e c t i o n IV . R e s i d e n t i a l S t r e e t L i g h t s II I . P r i v a t e U n d e r g r o u n d U t i l i t i e s Sp e e d i n g T r a f f i c i s a p r o b l e m ! We n e e d a s p e e d b u m p . Co m m e n t s Dr a i n Ti l e / F o o t i n g Dr a i n S u m p P u m p If Y e s , w o u l d yo u l i k e t o co n n e c t t o Ci t y ' s s y s t e m NoneGood Ve r y L i g h t P e d e s t r i a n T r a f f i c Hu g e P o t H o l e s i n R o a d w i t h No SidewalksOK AD D R E S S Re t u r n e d Su r v e y V. Living Streets No SidewalksGood 7- J u l - 1 4 27 - J u n - 1 4 48 % Sp e c i f i c N e i g h b o r h o o d Pedestrian IssuesQuality of Natural Resources and Surface Waters Ir r i g a t i o n s y s . i n r/ w Pe t c o n t a i n m e n t sy s t e m Do you feel your neighborhood or roadway has traffic issues Ma j o r i s s u e a l o n g V a l l e y V i e w Ro a d . N o S i d e w a l k s a n d c a r s of t e n s p e e d i n g m a k e i t a v e r y ha z a r d o u s a r e a f o r p e o p l e a n d pets.Good, no issues No n e k n o w n . W e w a l k o u r d o g da i l y w i t h o u t p r o b l e m s . W e a r e op p o s e d t o s i d e w a l k s , n e w asphalt only.Click Here for Writeup 1 K: \ 0 1 6 8 6 - 5 6 0 \ A d m i n \ D o c s \ Q u e s t i o n n a i r e s R e t u r n e d \ V a l l e y V i e w Q u e s t i o n n a i r e T a b u l a t i o n ( F i n a l ) . x l s x 9/ 1 0 / 2 0 1 4 1 of 2 Va l l e y V i e w R o a d Q u e s t i o n n a i r e R e s u l t s Da t a E n t e r e d B y : An d r e w P l o w m La s t D a t e D a t a E n t e r e d : Du e D a t e : Qu e s t i o n n a i r e s S e n t O u t : 27 Qu e s t i o n n a i r e s R e t u r n e d 1 3 Pe r c e n t R e t u r n e d : II . L o c a l D r a i n a g e Pr o b l e m s Ye s N o Y e s N o Y e s N o Y e s N o Y e s N o Ye s N o Y e s N o YesIf Yes, ExplainNo Ro o f D r a i n Co n n e c t t o C i t y Sy s t e m ? Ar e E x i s t i n g Li g h t s Ad e q u a t e ? Do y o u F a v o r Im p r o v i n g Li g h t s ? VI. Traffic Management I. D r a i n a g e S e r v i c e C o n n e c t i o n IV . R e s i d e n t i a l S t r e e t L i g h t s II I . P r i v a t e U n d e r g r o u n d U t i l i t i e s Co m m e n t s Dr a i n Ti l e / F o o t i n g Dr a i n S u m p P u m p If Y e s , w o u l d yo u l i k e t o co n n e c t t o Ci t y ' s s y s t e m AD D R E S S Re t u r n e d Su r v e y V. Living Streets 7- J u l - 1 4 27 - J u n - 1 4 48 % Sp e c i f i c N e i g h b o r h o o d Pedestrian IssuesQuality of Natural Resources and Surface Waters Ir r i g a t i o n s y s . i n r/ w Pe t c o n t a i n m e n t sy s t e m Do you feel your neighborhood or roadway has traffic issues 71 3 2 Va l l e y V i e w R o a d 1 XX X We c l e a n t h e g r o u n d se w e r d r a i n a t t h e e n d o f ou r d r i v e w a y ( l e a v e s , st i c k s , e t c . ) . T h e r e i s wa t e r l e f t i n t h e s p a c e fr o m t e h s t a r t t o o u r l a w n af t e r a r a i n f a l l . X X X X XRush hour traffic uses excessive speed on curves. 71 4 3 Va l l e y V i e w R o a d 1 XX X No , i s t h e C i t y en c o u r a g i n g r a i n g a r d e n s to h e l p w i t h d r a i n a g e pr o b l e m s ? X X X X X 71 4 7 Va l l e y V i e w R o a d 1 XX X Dr a i n a g e h a s n ' t b e e n a n is s u e . X X X X XPulling out on Valley View Road from Sally Lane is very dangerous. It is a long standing problem known by the City. You can't see when turning both ways onto Valley View Road from Sally. You must fix the problem! 71 2 8 Va l l e y V i e w R o a d 1 XX X X X X X XSpeeding along Valley View Road 71 4 9 Va l l e y V i e w R o a d 1 XX X X X X X X 13 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 6 7 1 1 2 6 7 7 6 94Click Here for Writeup 2 We h a v e n o i s s u e s w i t h pe d e s t r i a n s a n d d o n o t t h i n k si d e w a l k s a r e n e c e s s a r y ( c u r b s yes)Good Aesthetics Th e r e a r e m a n y w o n d e r f u l areas to walk in our ne i g h b o r h o o d . W e w a l k e v e r y day safely.Having greenery, trees, flowers enhances the aesthetics of our neighborhood. Preserving greenery is essential to the health of the neighborhood. Da n g e r o u s t o w a l k o n V a l l e y View Road!Good on all fronts Ma n y m o t o r i s t s s p e e d a n d in c r e a s e p e d e s t r i a n r i s k . V e r y Da n g e r o u s . P e d e s t r i a n s n e e d to c o n t i n u a l l y l o o k o v e r t h e i r sh o u l d e r f o r o n c o m i n g c a r s , th e n a r e f o r c e d o n t o l a w n s o r in t o b r u s h t o a l l o w f o r t h e m t o pa s s . I m p o s s i b l e t o w a l k w i t h a yo u n g c h i l d s i d e b y s i d e . I enjoy the creek as it runs along the connector of Valley View and Hilary Lane K: \ 0 1 6 8 6 - 5 6 0 \ A d m i n \ D o c s \ Q u e s t i o n n a i r e s R e t u r n e d \ V a l l e y V i e w Q u e s t i o n n a i r e T a b u l a t i o n ( F i n a l ) . x l s x 9/ 1 0 / 2 0 1 4 2 of 2 Questionnaire Results: Writeup #1 Good. We moved into our home because we like the way trees grow next to the road. Indian Hils/Trails is a unique neighborhood in our community. It is a natural setting, aesthetically pleasing to those of us who have chosen to live here rather than Edina's more urban neighborhoods because we appreciate the serenity provided by the vegetation. We do not need sidewalks along this stretch of Valley View as it is out of the walk distance to school. Those utilizing Braemar for Golf, Baseball and hockey are most likely to drive to transport their sporting equipment. Widening the road to accommodate your plans will increase traffic volume, noise, and possibly crime. It will most certainly devalue our properties and at the same time destroy the character of this unique neighborhood. Questionnaire Writeup #2 FEASIBILITY STUDY – BA 377 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CITY OF EDINA STREET IMPROVEMENTS Valley View Road (MSAS 151) – McCauley Trail to Mark Terrace Drive September 10, 2014 Appendix E Neighborhood Meeting Presentation www.EdinaMN.gov Va l l e y V i e w R o a d Re c o n s t r u c t i o n ( B A – 3 7 7 ) In f o r m a t i o n a l M e e t i n g Ju l y 7 , 2 0 1 4 CM www.EdinaMN.gov Ag e n d a • In t r o d u c t i o n s • Ti m e l i n e • Pr o j e c t D e t a i l s • Pr o j e c t C o m p o n e n t s • Fu n d i n g • Wh a t Y o u C a n E x p e c t • Co m m u n i c a t i o n • Ho w t o P r e p a r e • Q& A CM www.EdinaMN.gov In t r o d u c t i o n s WS B P r o j e c t M a n a g e r s : E n g . 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FEASIBILITY STUDY – BA 377 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CITY OF EDINA STREET IMPROVEMENTS Valley View Road (MSAS 151) – McCauley Trail to Mark Terrace Drive September 10, 2014 Appendix F Sign-In Sheet and Comment Card FEASIBILITY STUDY – BA 377 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CITY OF EDINA STREET IMPROVEMENTS Valley View Road (MSAS 151) – McCauley Trail to Mark Terrace Drive September 10, 2014 Appendix G Follow-up Newsletter Valley View Road Reconstruction (McCauley Trail to Mark Terrace Drive) July 21, 2014 Dear Resident: We had a very encouraging turnout for the July 7 open house. We appreciated the feedback which is helping to shape the project. Based on your feedback, we are proposing changes to the 5-ft boulevard and the curve near Comanche Court. Boulevard Treatment We heard concerns regarding the width of the 5-ft boulevard and the 5-ft sidewalk proposed for the south side of Valley View Road. We prefer a 5-ft boulevard because it creates a buffer between the roadway and pedestrians; however, we could reduce it to 3-ft without minimizing safety. Typically, the boulevard is hydro- seeded but we’ve found it difficult to grow grass in narrow boulevard areas; on the other hand, daylilies seem to thrive in narrow boulevard areas. Therefore, we are looking at the option of a 3-ft boulevard planted with daylilies. An example of a daylily planted boulevard can be seen on 70th Street, west of West Shore Drive (see Figure 1). The daylilies do not require as much maintenance as grass and the contractor would be responsible for a 3-year maintenance period. Figure 1. Photo of 70th Street Curve near Comanche Court As we discussed, the horizontal curve near Comanche Court is substandard based on State Aid standards. The minimum design speed on a State Aid roadway is 30 mph. The existing curve meets a 20 mph design speed. To be eligible for State Aid funding, the roadway must be brought up to the minimum standard or we request a variance for a lower design speed. After hearing concerns about speed and safety and analyzing the impacts, we believe we can show that anything higher than 20 mph causes undue hardship. We feel a properly signed 20 mph curve with pavement markings will create a safer facility than the one that exists today for the following reasons: 1. Curb and gutter creates a more defined edge to the road and makes it feel narrower. This typically causes motorists to slow down. 2. This area will have advisory speed signs prior to the curve which will help to reduce confusion on appropriate speed. 3. This area will have pavement markings that meet State Aid standards. The pavement markings will help to reduce confusion and create a narrower feel to the roadway thus providing information to motorists on appropriate speed. A 20 mph design curve will have less impact on the right-of-way than the 25 mph curve that was originally presented. If you live on the south side of Valley View Road, we would like your feedback about a narrower boulevard with daylilies. Please email Andrew Plowman at aplowman@wsbeng.com or call 763-287-7149. Or, you can email me at cmillner@edinamn.gov or call 952-826-0318. Please include your address on any email correspondence to help us track the comments. Sincerely, Chad Millner, P.E. Director of Engineering FEASIBILITY STUDY – BA 377 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CITY OF EDINA STREET IMPROVEMENTS Valley View Road (MSAS 151) – McCauley Trail to Mark Terrace Drive September 10, 2014 Appendix H Resident Correspondence 1 Andrew Plowman From:Midge Elder <midge821@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, July 22, 2014 4:13 PM To:Andrew Plowman Subject:Valley View Rd Thank you for listening to our concerns re the road project.  The narrower boulevard and day lilies are certainly a better  option but we remain opposed to the addition of sidewalks.  Those of us who have lived here for over 40 years see no  good reason for both sidewalks and bike paths, we are greatfull for curbs as our lawns and mailboxes have taken a  beating.  I walk a small dog every day and will be very happy to have EITHER sidewalks or curbs,but please don't destroy  our yards, landscaping and neighborhood by insisting on both. I am the 'house on the curb' and will welcome  maintaining a 20 mpr speed limit,hopefully with some enforcement.        Sent from my iPad    1 Andrew Plowman From:Chad Millner <cmillner@EdinaMN.gov> Sent:Friday, August 01, 2014 3:29 PM To:Andrew Plowman Subject:20140728 7141 Valley View Road Andy,    Please note I had a telephone conversation with the resident at 7141 Valley View Road. They asked about the possibility  of landscaping the boulevard instead of day lilies if that is the direction we decide for the project. I stated this may be  possible and that we can continue the discussion as the project is developed.    The individual also preferred curbs along the road but doesn’t see the need for sidewalks.    Thanks,  Chad    Chad Millner, Director of Engineering 952-826-0318 | Fax 952-826-0392 cmillner@EdinaMN.gov | www.EdinaMN.gov ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business   1 Andrew Plowman From:Chad Millner <cmillner@EdinaMN.gov> Sent:Friday, August 01, 2014 2:39 PM To:'Hannah and Robert' Cc:Andrew Plowman Subject:20140801 7143 VV Rd RE: Valley View Road Reconstruction Project Thanks for your questions and comments. Please find below answers to your questions.    Thanks,  Chad    Chad Millner, Director of Engineering 952-826-0318 | Fax 952-826-0392 cmillner@EdinaMN.gov | www.EdinaMN.gov ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business   From: Hannah and Robert [mailto:rtolles@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2014 5:05 PM To: Chad Millner Subject: Valley View Road Reconstruction Project Dear Mr. Millner, After attending the open house and reviewing the presentation, we have a number of questions regarding the Valley View Road project.  Given the revised plan for boulevards and the varying size of the current road, exactly how much will be taken off of each property along the road? The letter stated we were looking at alternatives to narrow the boulevards that included day lilies. We are gathering  input from residents about this so a final decision has not been made yet. But if we did use that idea, the area needed for  the sidewalk and boulevard would be 8‐ft from the back of curb (instead of the 10‐ft we discussed at the meeting).   Will more be taken from the south side lots across from the steep hill? We are trying to balance impacts across both sides the street. Our initial design shows with the sidewalk on the south  side, we will be further on the south side right‐of‐way.   Why were the 24 mature trees on the south side not listed as a "con" factor for using that right of way for sidewalks and boulevards? The initial design showed removal of those were NOT needed.    If these trees have to be removed, who will bear the cost? If during final design a tree impact is identified we will work with the homeowner on how to provide a new tree or  landscaping in the area. The project would bear the cost of any tree removals. We typically do not remove trees as part  of our projects.   We were assured that the city would be responsible for plowing the sidewalks, yet this is not listed anywhere on the city website. In fact, it says that residents are responsible. Please clarify. 2 Residents are required to plow snow on local streets. This is a state aid designated route and the City clears snow from  those routes. I have already discussed this with public works and they agreed.   What does the intersection of the sidewalks and the driveways look like, especially on sloped lots? There are many examples of this around Edina. Some examples include School Road, Valley View Road and Concord Ave  near Concord Elementary. I can provide others if you have trouble finding comparable sidewalk examples.   How will the proposed sidewalks deal with the utility manholes in their path? Utility related items may be relocated or built into the sidewalk. We try to avoid those if possible. We will know more as  we complete final design.   It is our understanding from the oral presentation that sidewalks are not required. Please clarify. Sidewalks are required per our City planning documents such as our comprehensive plan. This corridor is an important  piece of the overall sidewalk network that we are trying to build out when the opportunity during street reconstruction  occurs. Ultimately the City Council has the final say at the Public Hearing on what is and is not included in the project.   Is the traffic data collected broken down by hours? It depends on the method of measurement that was used.   What are the plans for improving lighting, if any? How will this impact the final cost? The survey results for street lighting were split. We are still analyzing the need for this. Our focus for lighting at this point  is at intersections and with pedestrians crossing the road. These may be areas of lighting improvements. If lighting is  included, the costs are funded by a combination of state aid funds and special assessments.  Thank you for your time. Bob and Hannah Tolles 7143 Valley View Rd. 1 Andrew Plowman From:glenn haller <us029376@mindspring.com> Sent:Tuesday, August 12, 2014 4:11 PM To:cmillner@edinamn.gov Cc:Andrew Plowman Subject:Re: valley view rd project   On Aug 6, 2014, at 7:46 PM, glenn haller wrote:    > chad:  >   > my name is glenn haller. i reside at 7141 valley view rd. i am opposed to a sidewalk and boulevard. i would prefer a  newly paved street with curbs and one bike path that could double as a walkway for pedestrians.  >   > if a sidewalk is absolutely imperative, i would prefer a three foot boulevard rather than a five foot boulevard.  >   > thank you,  >   >   > glenn haller    1 Andrew Plowman From:Hannah and Robert <rtolles@gmail.com> Sent:Wednesday, August 13, 2014 5:29 PM To:Chad Millner Cc:Jill Benner; Kari Jakobe; daniel bryant; Midge Elder; Mark K. Nolan; Andrew Plowman Subject:Re: Valley View Reconstruction Chad, The city calendar shows the Transportation Commission meeting for Thursday, the 14th and the 21st. Hannah Tolles On Wed, Aug 13, 2014 at 4:53 PM, Chad Millner <cmillner@edinamn.gov> wrote: Thanks for the input. I have copied our consultant, Andy Plowman and our Transportation Planner Mark Nolan on this e‐ mail.    FYI – The ETC meets next Thursday, Aug 21.   Thanks, Chad   Chad Millner, Director of Engineering 952-826-0318 | Fax 952-826-0392 cmillner@EdinaMN.gov | www.EdinaMN.gov ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business   From: Hannah and Robert [mailto:rtolles@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2014 4:44 PM To: Chad Millner Cc: Jill Benner; Kari Jakobe; daniel bryant; Midge Elder Subject: Valley View Reconstruction Chad, 2 In light of the fact that you are currently working on the final design and that the Transportation Commission meets tomorrow, August 14, here is our input on the draft plan:  We are opposed to the sidewalk due to its impact and risks to the 24 mature trees on the south side of Valley View caused by root cutting and soil compaction during construction.  We see no need for a boulevard which significantly impacts property and therefore property values.  There is no legal reason why walkers and bikers can not share the bike paths.  There is no need for additional lighting since it would not improve safety and have a negative impact on the environment. Thank you. Hannah and Bob Tolles 1 Andrew Plowman From:Chad Millner <cmillner@EdinaMN.gov> Sent:Thursday, August 14, 2014 9:03 AM To:Mark K. Nolan; Andrew Plowman Subject:FW: Valley View Reconstruction     Chad Millner, Director of Engineering 952-826-0318 | Fax 952-826-0392 cmillner@EdinaMN.gov | www.EdinaMN.gov ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business   From: Daniel Bryant [mailto:peepdmb1@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 7:23 AM To: Chad Millner Subject: Re: Valley View Reconstruction A side walk to no where. I think the city wants the states money ? On Aug 13, 2014, at 4:53 PM, Chad Millner <cmillner@EdinaMN.gov> wrote: Thanks for the input. I have copied our consultant, Andy Plowman and our Transportation Planner Mark Nolan on this e‐ mail.   FYI – The ETC meets next Thursday, Aug 21.   Thanks, Chad   <image001.gif> Chad Millner, Director of Engineering 952-826-0318 | Fax 952-826-0392 cmillner@EdinaMN.gov | www.EdinaMN.gov ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business   From: Hannah and Robert [mailto:rtolles@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2014 4:44 PM To: Chad Millner Cc: Jill Benner; Kari Jakobe; daniel bryant; Midge Elder Subject: Valley View Reconstruction Chad, In light of the fact that you are currently working on the final design and that the Transportation Commission meets tomorrow, August 14, here is our input on the draft plan:  We are opposed to the sidewalk due to its impact and risks to the 24 mature trees on the south side of Valley View caused by root cutting and soil compaction during construction.  We see no need for a boulevard which significantly impacts property and therefore property values.  There is no legal reason why walkers and bikers can not share the bike paths.  There is no need for additional lighting since it would not improve safety and have a negative impact on the environment. Thank you. Hannah and Bob Tolles 1 Andrew Plowman From:Chad Millner <cmillner@EdinaMN.gov> Sent:Friday, August 15, 2014 12:58 PM To:'Jill Benner' Cc:Andrew Plowman Subject:RE: Valley View Road Reconstruction Benner's,    Thanks for the comments. We appreciate the feedback. I have copied our consultant on this e‐mail so we can note the  drainage pipe.    In regards to a few of your comments, we do not intend to remove any trees. If there is a specific utility related or  project related issue that we cannot find an alternate solution, we will work directly with that property owner to replace  the tree. We very rarely remove trees during construction. And we never remove them without discussion with the  property owner.    As we discussed at the neighborhood meeting, we look at the project within the City wide network for transportation  options. We reference our comprehensive plan for transportation facilities that were identified as important to the  community groups and council that developed that plan. All input is welcome and we will make a recommendation to  the council at a public hearing later this fall/winter.    Traffic counts are measured using a traffic counter machine. Tubes are installed across the roadway to count vehicles as  they travel over the tubes. Valley View is a State Aid road so we are required to measure traffic every 4‐years on that  road.    Our tentative schedule going forward is the following. Receive comments from the Edina Transportation Commission on  August 21. Use those comments and resident comments to complete our preliminary design. Notify residents of the  preliminary design that will be presented to the council. Submit the study to council for their review prior to the public  hearing. The council will conduct the public hearing and determine the exact scope of the project. Input can always be  sent to me or the council via e‐mail or letter. During the public hearing, you have the opportunity to speak for 3 minutes  concerning the project.    Thanks,  Chad    Chad Millner, Director of Engineering  952‐826‐0318 | Fax 952‐826‐0392  cmillner@EdinaMN.gov | www.EdinaMN.gov  ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business    ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: Jill Benner [mailto:bennerjd@gmail.com]  Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 3:02 PM  To: Chad Millner  Subject: Valley View Road Reconstruction    Mr. Millner:  We have a low spot in our back yard (and under our deck) that has a simple drainage system (PVC Pipe)  underground.  It runs from our back yard to the south side of our property and drains out onto Valley View Rd.  It does  not produce noticeable standing water on the road, but never‐ the‐ less, we wanted you to be aware of the pipes for  2 road construction purposes.  Not to have this system would most likely create water a issue for our property, and  possibly adjoining properties.    With respect to the preliminary plan presented to residents on July 7, we are only in favor of curb, gutter and necessary  sewer upgrades.    We are not in favor of a sidewalk on either side, nor are we in favor of a dedicated bike lane.  A dedicated bike lane  would be more appropriate on Hillary Lane/Braemar Blvd connecting to the bike lane on Cahill.  It should continue  around the golf course on Braemar Blvd to Ikola to access the golf dome/arena/ sports dome through city owned  property and connect with businesses on the other side of HWY 169 via the frontage road and McCauley Trail.  This  should be the same route that golfers would arrive at Braemar Golf Course rather than routing all this traffic through our  residential neighborhood. It would also decrease commuter traffic from Bloomington and Richfield from cutting through  our residential neighborhood and would greatly calm traffic on this portion of Valley View where the homes are so close  to the street.    "Share the road" bike painting on the pavement would suffice for Valley View from McCauley Trail to Hillary Lane.  It  makes more sense to have a dedicated bike lane on Valley View only from Antrim/Tracy  west to the curve that dips  down  (to the possible new round about) to Hillary Lane/Braemar Blvd.  Valley View is wider from Mark Terrace east to  Gleason and could more easily accommodate a dedicated bike lane. Additionally,  most walkers and bikers to the middle  and high school come from Mark Terrace and east up to Gleason and not from Indian Trails.    We are not in favor of any plan that removes trees and privacy screening from Valley View Road.    Please clarify (and be specific) the methodology you used to arrive at the car count of 2500 per day.    As you continue to develop a plan for this road, we would appreciate that you consider options that would preserve  property values, the environment, characteristics of our neighborhood, and those which express the desires of the  residents who live here.  Please communicate the complete process for developing a final plan, including the timeline to  public hearing,  and make every effort to meet with and engage Valley View residents in the process leading up to the  public hearing.      Thank you,  Doug and Jill Benner  7025 Sally Lane    1 Andrew Plowman From:Kari Jakobe <kari.jakobe@milliman.com> Sent:Thursday, August 21, 2014 8:19 AM To:Chad Millner (cmillner@EdinaMN.gov) (cmillner@EdinaMN.gov); Andrew Plowman Subject:FW: Valley View Reconstruction Good Morning,   After reviewing the original and then updated proposed plan for Valley View I would like to offer feedback.   We do not need a designated bike path.  There is no need to designate a primary bike path through a residential  neighborhood when you can instead designate the frontage and property surrounding Braemar Ice Arena and Golf  Course.  See the solid red line for a better option for the primary bike path.   Even as the mother of 2 young children I would also like to say that we do not need a sidewalk.  I am more worried  about increased commuter traffic than anything.  Instead of a boulevard and sidewalk which would consume up to 10  feet of my already shallow front yard (we live on the south side) you could paint a shoulder on one side of the road  similar to what is currently in place on Hillary Lane (the section of Hillary Lance closest to the Valley View turn off).  This  won’t interfere with plows, won’t cause the need to shovel by residents or maintain more sidewalk by the city and  would have a minimal impact on the width of the road.     The boulevard is unnecessary and only makes the sting of losing use of my property more painful.  If there has to be a  sidewalk, please put it next to the curb. 2   I do appreciate that the city has a plan and is eager to make changes that the council views as improvements.  The  addition of curb, gutters and any necessary sewer repair is welcome. I hope you’ll consider the above feedback and suggestions from someone who lives on Valley View.   Thank you,   Kari and Nick Jakobe 7149 Valley View   Kari N Jakobe, CPC, ERPA   |   Principal   |   kari.jakobe@milliman.com  Milliman   |   8500 Normandale Lake Blvd.   |   Suite 1850   |   Minneapolis, MN 55437‐3830   |   USA  Tel +1 952 820 2423   |   Fax +1 952 897 5301   |   milliman.com Milliman, Inc. is not a law firm. Nothing in this correspondence should be construed as legal advice. In the event a legal interpretation is required, we recommend review by your legal counsel . ****************************************************************** This communication is intended solely for the addressee and is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it, is prohibited and may be unlawful. Unless indicated to the contrary: it does not constitute professional advice or opinions upon which reliance may be made by the addressee or any other party, and it should be considered to be a work in progress. ****************************************************************** 1 Andrew Plowman From:Chad Millner <cmillner@EdinaMN.gov> Sent:Monday, August 25, 2014 9:47 AM To:'Kari Jakobe'; Andrew Plowman Subject:RE: Valley View Reconstruction Kari,    Thanks for taking the time to comment on the project. We continue to review the project and input to determine the  design that meets the needs of the project area.    Thanks,  Chad     Chad Millner, Director of Engineering 952-826-0318 | Fax 952-826-0392 cmillner@EdinaMN.gov | www.EdinaMN.gov ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business   From: Kari Jakobe [mailto:kari.jakobe@milliman.com] Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2014 8:19 AM To: Chad Millner; APlowman@wsbeng.com Subject: FW: Valley View Reconstruction Good Morning,   After reviewing the original and then updated proposed plan for Valley View I would like to offer feedback.   We do not need a designated bike path.  There is no need to designate a primary bike path through a residential  neighborhood when you can instead designate the frontage and property surrounding Braemar Ice Arena and Golf  Course.  See the solid red line for a better option for the primary bike path.   Even as the mother of 2 young children I would also like to say that we do not need a sidewalk.  I am more worried  about increased commuter traffic than anything.  Instead of a boulevard and sidewalk which would consume up to 10  feet of my already shallow front yard (we live on the south side) you could paint a shoulder on one side of the road  similar to what is currently in place on Hillary Lane (the section of Hillary Lance closest to the Valley View turn off).  This  2 won’t interfere with plows, won’t cause the need to shovel by residents or maintain more sidewalk by the city and  would have a minimal impact on the width of the road.     The boulevard is unnecessary and only makes the sting of losing use of my property more painful.  If there has to be a  sidewalk, please put it next to the curb.   I do appreciate that the city has a plan and is eager to make changes that the council views as improvements.  The  addition of curb, gutters and any necessary sewer repair is welcome. I hope you’ll consider the above feedback and suggestions from someone who lives on Valley View.   Thank you,   Kari and Nick Jakobe 7149 Valley View   Kari N Jakobe, CPC, ERPA   |   Principal   |   kari.jakobe@milliman.com  Milliman   |   8500 Normandale Lake Blvd.   |   Suite 1850   |   Minneapolis, MN 55437‐3830   |   USA  Tel +1 952 820 2423   |   Fax +1 952 897 5301   |   milliman.com Milliman, Inc. is not a law firm. Nothing in this correspondence should be construed as legal advice. In the event a legal interpretation is required, we recommend review by your legal counsel . ****************************************************************** This communication is intended solely for the addressee and is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it, is prohibited and may be unlawful. Unless indicated to the contrary: it does not constitute professional advice or opinions upon which reliance may be made by the addressee or any other party, and it should be considered to be a work in progress. ****************************************************************** 1 Andrew Plowman From:Andrew Plowman Sent:Monday, September 08, 2014 11:32 AM To:'Kari Jakobe' Subject:RE: Valley View (McCauley Trail to Mark Terrace Drive) Attachments:7149r.pdf Kari,    Regarding your last comment, I think the line you may be seeing is the R/W line.  I have actually circled the proposed  sidewalk, which is 10’‐13’ away from the locust and ash trees, respectively.  The roadway right of way splits between the  two trees.      If I am not interpreting your comment correctly, please let me know.      From: Kari Jakobe [mailto:kari.jakobe@milliman.com] Sent: Monday, September 08, 2014 11:24 AM To: Andrew Plowman Subject: RE: Valley View (McCauley Trail to Mark Terrace Drive)   Thank you so much for your time on this today.     It’s great to hear our Locust and Ash won’t be disturbed. I am assuming that the sidewalk would adjust for these two  trees even though the drawing shows otherwise.     Kari N Jakobe, CPC, ERPA   |   Principal   |   kari.jakobe@milliman.com  Milliman   |   8500 Normandale Lake Blvd.   |   Suite 1850   |   Minneapolis, MN 55437‐3830   |   USA  Tel +1 952 820 2423   |   Fax +1 952 897 5301   |   milliman.com        Milliman, Inc. is not a law firm. Nothing in this correspondence should be construed as legal advice. In the event a legal interpretation is required, we recommend review by your legal counsel .     From: Andrew Plowman [mailto:APlowman@wsbeng.com] Sent: Monday, September 08, 2014 11:14 AM To: Kari Jakobe Cc: Chad Millner (cmillner@EdinaMN.gov) Subject: RE: Valley View (McCauley Trail to Mark Terrace Drive)     Kari,     I do have some information regarding your site.  The sidewalk will be ~8’ from the current edge of pavement near your  house.  Basically, it is the area we need to put in the sidewalk.       The large locust and ash trees will definitely not be an issue.  The area where the pine trees come out may need to be  removed, and that could be mostly from how we outlet a pipe near the existing box culvert, just west of your  house.  There will be another memo coming out regarding the proposed storm sewer improvements.  In general, there  are significant drainage issues at Sally Lane and Pauite Pass.  We are analyzing what to do, and one of those options is to  place a larger pipe and direct it down to where it currently outlets near the box culvert.  In addition, we don’t want the  trees to overhang onto the sidewalk, so some of those near the edge may need to come out or at least trimmed.       2 Regarding trees that are removed, the City has replaced trees that are removed in past projects.  I would imagine that  would be the case with this project as well.       Let me know if you have additional questions.      Thank you,  Andy             Andrew Plowman, PE Transportation Project Manager d: 763-287-7149 | c: 612-360-1311 WSB & Associates, Inc. | 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300 | Minneapolis, MN 55416 This email, and any files transmitted with it, is confidential and is intended solely for the use of the addressee. 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From: Kari Jakobe [mailto:kari.jakobe@milliman.com] Sent: Monday, September 08, 2014 9:33 AM To: Andrew Plowman Subject: RE: Valley View (McCauley Trail to Mark Terrace Drive)     Do you have information on how much from each property will be consumed with this proposal by any chance?     The road is under 30’ wide by my house currently, the property across the street drops down in a hill so I’m curious how  much of the space will be taken from my yard.  I do have some mature trees near the edge.     7149 Valley View     Thank you,     Kari N Jakobe, CPC, ERPA   |   Principal   |   kari.jakobe@milliman.com  Milliman   |   8500 Normandale Lake Blvd.   |   Suite 1850   |   Minneapolis, MN 55437‐3830   |   USA  Tel +1 952 820 2423   |   Fax +1 952 897 5301   |   milliman.com        Milliman, Inc. is not a law firm. Nothing in this correspondence should be construed as legal advice. In the event a legal interpretation is required, we recommend review by your legal counsel .     From: Andrew Plowman [mailto:APlowman@wsbeng.com] Sent: Monday, September 08, 2014 9:20 AM To: Kari Jakobe Subject: RE: Valley View (McCauley Trail to Mark Terrace Drive)  3    Kari,     The bike path is still in the plan, the brown section is the bike path.  It accidentally was dropped from the legend, thank  you for alerting me to that.         The total width of the improvements is 40’, comprised of 2 – 11’ thru lane, 2‐5’ bike lanes, 1‐3’ Boulevard, 1‐5’ sidewalk.       Andrew Plowman, PE Transportation Project Manager d: 763-287-7149 | c: 612-360-1311 WSB & Associates, Inc. | 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300 | Minneapolis, MN 55416 This email, and any files transmitted with it, is confidential and is intended solely for the use of the addressee. If you are not the addressee, please delete this email from your system. Any use of this email by unintended recipients is strictly prohibited. WSB & Associates, Inc. does not accept liability for any errors or omissions which arise as a result of electronic transmission. If verification is required, please request a hard copy. From: Kari Jakobe [mailto:kari.jakobe@milliman.com] Sent: Monday, September 08, 2014 9:15 AM To: Andrew Plowman Subject: Valley View (McCauley Trail to Mark Terrace Drive)     Good Morning,     Thank you for the updated plan for our roadway.  Can you please clarify for me the following?     1. I noticed the legend doesn’t have a code for a bike path, has that been scratched from the plan?  2. What is the total width?  Roadway, landscaping and sidewalk?     Thank you for your time.     Kari N Jakobe, CPC, ERPA   |   Principal   |   kari.jakobe@milliman.com  Milliman   |   8500 Normandale Lake Blvd.   |   Suite 1850   |   Minneapolis, MN 55437‐3830   |   USA  Tel +1 952 820 2423   |   Fax +1 952 897 5301   |   milliman.com        This communication is intended solely for the addressee and is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure,  copying, distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it, is prohibited and may be unlawful. Milliman is not a  law firm. Nothing in this correspondence should be construed as legal advice.     Want to know more about what we do?  Click here        FEASIBILITY STUDY – BA 377 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CITY OF EDINA STREET IMPROVEMENTS Valley View Road (MSAS 151) – McCauley Trail to Mark Terrace Drive September 10, 2014 Appendix I Crash Data 20092010201120122013Total K ‐ Fatal 000000 A ‐ Incapacitating Injury 000000 B ‐ Non‐Incapacitating Injury 000000 C ‐ Possible Injury 000000 N ‐ Property Damage Only 010001 Total 010001 07 ‐ Ran Off Road ‐ Right Side 010001 Total 010001 30 ‐ Collision with Tree/Shrubbery 010001 Total 010001 Type Valley View Road between Commanche Ct and Braemer Blvd (2009‐2013) Severity Diagram FEASIBILITY STUDY – BA 377 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CITY OF EDINA STREET IMPROVEMENTS Valley View Road (MSAS 151) – McCauley Trail to Mark Terrace Drive September 10, 2014 Appendix J Lighting Newsletter and Questionnaire Valley View Road Reconstruction (McCauley Trail to Mark Terrace Drive) September 4, 2014 Dear Resident: We are continuing to work through the design components for the Valley View Road Reconstruction project to begin next year. Thank you for all your input and we look forward to your responses related to the enclosed questionnaire. We have reviewed your input, input from the Edina Transportation Commission and facility planning documents within the Comprehensive Plan in regards to the preliminary sidewalk along the south side of Valley View Road. Based on those and considering impacts of construction, we will be recommending a 5-foot sidewalk with a 3-foot boulevard and day lilies to the City Council for consideration at the public improvement hearing. A specific date has not been determined yet but you will be notified when it is. We received feedback from a majority of those that completed the questionnaire that the existing lighting levels along the corridor were considered inadequate and upgrading the lighting was preferred. In addition, we received suggestions from the Edina Transportation Commission that lighting improvements should be accommodated with this design. Lighting is already proposed at the roundabout at Braemar Boulevard and Mark Terrace Drive. Additional decorative lights would be placed along the sidewalk on the south side of the roadway. We believe this lighting is important to provide pedestrians added safety for navigation along the sidewalk. Attached is a conceptual plan of where the lights may be placed. In general, the lighting would be placed at 200-foot intervals and at pedestrian crossings. All decorative lighting fixtures are downward facing and can be shielded from diffusing light towards residential properties. Please feel free to email Andrew Plowman at aplowman@wsbeng.com or call at 763-287-7149. Or, you can email me at cmillner@edinamn.gov or call at 952-826-0318. Please include your street address on any email correspondence to help us track the comments. Sincerely, Chad Millner, P.E. Director of Engineering 7100 7104 7116 7145 7027 7028 7149 7147 7025 7146 7143 7142 7033 7135 7138 7136 7134 7132 7130 7128 7126 7133 7120 7144 7141 7108 7106 D a t e : P r i n t e d : W S B F i l e n a m e : K : \ 0 1 6 8 6 - 5 6 0 \ C a d \ E x h i b i t s \ 16 8 6 - 5 6 P r o j e c t M a p L i g h t i n g . d g n 9 / 2 / 2 0 1 4 City of Edina, Minnesota Valley View Road Improvements LEGEND Proposed Concrete Sidewalk Driveway Replacement Proposed Curb & Gutter Proposed Landscape Area Proposed Roadway Reconstruction Valley View Road V a lle y V ie w R o a d M c C a u le y T r a il Blvd.Brae mar Mark Terrace Drive September 2, 2014 Roundabout Lighting Decorative Lighting Lighting Layout 169 N 0 75 ft 150 ft Valley View Road Reconstruction Resident Questionnaire Valley View Road Reconstruction Lighting Preferences Please do not answer these questions until after you have read the entire newsletter. Please complete and return this survey by September 12, using the self-addressed stamped-envelope. Which pedestrian lighting style do you prefer? Please check the 2 most appealing luminaire styles. Washington Acorn Arlington Lantern Postop Lantern Coach Lantern FEASIBILITY STUDY – BA 377 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CITY OF EDINA STREET IMPROVEMENTS Valley View Road (MSAS 151) – McCauley Trail to Mark Terrace Drive September 10, 2014 Appendix K Preliminary Assessment Roll and Map Pending Assessment Roll Valley View Road (BA‐377) StreetPIDHouse No.OwnerAssessable REUAssessment Amount Comanche Court 10711621210044 7033Katherine Fochler0.332,786.28$                        McCauley Trail S 20711621220047 7027Derrell & Carol Deming0.332,786.28$                        Sally Lane 30711621220016 7025Douglas & Jill Benner0.332,786.28$                        40711621220024 7028Wayne Alexander0.332,786.28$                        Valley View Road 50711621210049 7100Katherine Cross‐Berard & William Berard18,443.27$                        60711621210067 7104Charles Kim & Jocelin Huang18,443.27$                        70711621210066 7106*Elmer Salovich18,443.27$                        80711621210065 7108John & Alexandra Demello*18,443.27$                        90711621210063 7116Clayton Schwerin18,443.27$                        100711621210064 7120Gregory & Susan Konezny18,443.27$                        110711621210031 7126Jason Suby18,443.27$                        120711621210029 7128Lucille Speeter‐Belden18,443.27$                        130711621210028 7130Giovanna Angelats & Jamie Konopacky18,443.27$                        140711621210027 7132Larry & H Louise Nesbitt18,443.27$                        150711621210047 7133Lyubov & Edward Yamnik18,443.27$                        160711621210026 7134Basu Hurkadi18,443.27$                        170711621210046 7135Buddy & Marjorie Howell18,443.27$                        180711621210025 7136Daniel & Chrys Bryant18,443.27$                        190711621210045 7137James Fingerman & Elizabeth Williams18,443.27$                        200711621210024 7138Dennis & Margaret Elder18,443.27$                        210711621210023 7141Glenn Haller18,443.27$                        220711621210008 7142Neil & Lorraine Potts18,443.27$                        230711621210022 7143Robert & Hannah Tolles18,443.27$                        240711621210007 7144Robert & Judith Darwin18,443.27$                        250711621220008 7145Alexander Lucas & Christa Canakes18,443.27$                        260711621210006 7146Patrick Cronan18,443.27$                        270711621220007 7147Gregory & Mary Hirsch18,443.27$                        280711621220006 7149Nicholas & Kari Jakobe18,443.27$                        290711621210039 ‐City of Edina ‐ Braemar Golf Course**542,216.36$                      TOTAL30.32256,000.00$                    *Mailing address is 12 Overholt Pass, 55439 **0711621130001 is the secondary PID; for assessing purposes, only the primary PID is used. Preliminary Assessable Roadway Cost 1,280,000.00$                Total Assessment REU30.32 Assessment Cost (Non‐State Aid)256,000.00$                    Cost Per REU8,443.27$                        / En g in e e r in g De p tSeptember, 2014 Preli min ary As ses smen tsValley View Road Nei ghborhood Roa dwa y Rec onst ructi onImprovement No: BA-3 77C I T Y OF E D I N A MIN N E S OTAINCORPORATED 1 8 8 8 , e 16 6915 6917 6505 7120 14 42 7137 7108 17 33 25 7029 7100 7116 7135 12 7104 7133 7021 7005-07 6912 6915 7009-11 6916 7013-15 7021-23 69206509 6919 7013 7019 7009 7017 6612 6941 6609 6837 6921 7033 7136 7132 6608 7005 7033 71437149 7128 6604 7132 6832 6916 7013 7025 7141 7001 7147 6828 7037 6917 7142 6913 6841 6845 71387145 7028 7021 7140 7130 7005 7001 6921 6836 6914 7005 6625 7136 7017 7025 7134 7029 66136617662170037000 7009 7024 7016 7 1 4 4 7019 7004 7020 7008 6923 7017 7012 7126 7001 7 1 4 6 70257027 73517347 V A L L E Y V I E W R D SA LL Y LN C OM A N C H E C TProject L i m i ts Prel i mi nar y A ss essm ent 1/3 R EU 1 R EU 5 R EU REPORT / RECOMMENDATION To: Edina Transportation Commission From: Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Transportation Planner Date: September 18, 2014 Subject: Sidewalk Facilities Plan Agenda Item #: VI. A. Action El Discussion MI Information El Action Requested: Recommend attached Sidewalk Facilities Plan to be forwarded to City Council and the Planning Commission for an October 22 Public Hearing regarding its amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Information / Background: Please recall that as part of the overall Living Streets Plan, staff has been preparing a new Sidewalk Facilities Plan based in part on the 2008 Comprehensive Plan, Living Streets principles/recommendations and input from City staff, officials and residents. The ETC considered a draft Sidewalk Facilities Plan as part of the Draft Living Streets Plan discussion at its July 17 meeting. At their July I Work Session, City Council expressed a desire to approve an updated Sidewalk Facilities Plan prior to the approval of the overall Living Streets Plan (anticipated by end of 2014). Council also directed staff to bring the Sidewalk Facilities Plan to them for approval and amendment into the Comprehensive Plan, so that an approved sidewalk network can be considered during the planning and design of current and future roadway reconstruction projects. The following is the anticipated timeline for approvals and amendment to the City of Edina Comprehensive Plan: • ETC recommendations and approval September 18 • Informational packet received by Council October 7 • Sidewalk Facilities Plan posted for public comment October 7 • Planning Commission Public Hearing October 22 • Council approval of Comprehensive Plan amendment November 3 City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 REPORT / RECOMMENDATION Page 2 Comprehensive Plan Amendment: Pedestrian Facilities Attached is the Sidewalk Facilities Map, which will replace Figure 7.10 in the 2008 Comprehensive Plan, and below is content that is recommended to replace the "Pedestrian Facilities" section of that Plan (Chapter 7, pages 7-33 to 7-36: "Pedestrian and Bike Facilities"). Pedestrian Facilities The goal of this section is to build upon the current City practices to create a framework for planning and implementation of future sidewalks. Sidewalks and other pedestrian facilities are an important component of the City's transportation infrastructure. Sidewalks and paths provide safe movement for individuals of all ages, decrease the dependency on motor vehicles, and encourage active lifestyles. An effective municipal sidewalk system provides network continuity such that there is broad geographic coverage for a range of users and uses, without notable gaps. Sidewalks should provide a comfortable space for pedestrians between the roadway and adjacent land uses. Sidewalks are the most important component of pedestrian mobility. They provide opportunities for active living and access to destinations and critical connections between multiple modes of travel, as users of motor vehicles, transit and bicycles all must walk at some time during their trip. Refer to the Sidewalk Facilities Map (Figure 7.10) for locations of existing and proposed future sidewalks. Sidewalks are required: • Where a street abuts or is in the vicinity of a public school, public building, community playfield, or neighborhood park. Termini to be determined by context. • On both sides of minor arterial streets. • On one or both sides of collector streets. • As required by zoning code or condition of plan approval. • When one or more of the context criteria are met (see below). The following context criteria may be used when determining whether an otherwise optional sidewalk should be required. The criteria may be applied in any combination, using engineering judgment. An optional sidewalk may be required when: • A sidewalk is recommended by the Edina Active (Safe) Routes to School Comprehensive Plan. • The street is identified as a park or commercial destination. • Average daily traffic is greater than 500 vehicles. • 85th percentile speed is greater than 30 mph. • There is a history of crashes involving pedestrians walking along the roadway. • Transit stop(s) are present. • A sidewalk would create a logical connection between destinations. • Site lines, roadway geometry, or insufficient lighting makes it difficult for motorists to see pedestrians walking along the roadway. • The street width is less than 27 feet. REPORT / RECOMMENDATION Page 3 Citizen- and/or business-petitioned sidewalk locations will also receive important consideration as they are brought forward for City review. Sidewalks within the City are divided into the following thee categories. It is possible that a sidewalk may fit into more than one category: State-Aid sidewalks are located adjacent to Municipal State-Aid Streets (MSAS) and are funded from MSAS funds. Active Routes to School sidewalks are identified by the Edina Active Routes to School Comprehensive Plan (approved on Feb 3, 2014) as recommended to improve connectivity and safe routes to schools. City sidewalks are sidewalks that meet the requirements and/or context criteria above. Sidewalks shall be a minimum of 5 feet wide to provide adequate space for two pedestrians to comfortably pass side-by-side. Wider sidewalks (8 to 12 feet) are recommended where pedestrians are likely to travel in groups, such as near schools and in shopping districts, or where adjacent to transit stops. A standard minimum 5-foot boulevard (the space between the sidewalk and the curb or edge of pavement) shall be provided whenever possible to increase pedestrian safety and comfort, as well as providing space for snow storage. Minimum planted boulevard widths may be two feet (see following paragraph). In shopping districts characterized by zero-lot lines, street furniture and/or on-street parking, sidewalks may be wider with no boulevard. Additionally, a shallower boulevard or curbside sidewalk may be constructed when the cost of constructing a five-foot boulevard would be excessively disproportionate due to existing right-of-way or topographical constraints. Curbside sidewalks shall have a minimum width of 6 feet unobstructed for travel (5 feet clear of sign posts, traffic signals, utility poles, etc., plus one foot for snow storage/clearing operations). Financing of the future sidewalks are separated into two categories: 1. State-Aid Costs cover any proposed sidewalk located adjacent to a State-Aid designated roadway and are paid 100 percent by State-Aid funds. 2. Active Routes to School and City Costs cover any proposed sidewalk located adjacent to a non-State-Aid designated roadway and are paid 100 percent by the Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety (PACS) Fund. The City should search out additional funding sources, such as grants or partnering with other agencies, for larger projects that have regional significance. One potential important source is the Safe Routes to School Program in which Mn/DOT allocates federal funds to projects of merit selected on a competitive basis. Sidewalks located on State-Aid roads or within the Public School Zones will be maintained by the City of Edina. Typical City maintenance includes snow removal and repair of broken or shifted sidewalks. Sidewalks located in other areas must be maintained by the property owners. REPORT / RECOMMENDATION Page 4 Attachments: Figure 7.10: Sidewalk Facilities G: \ Engineering \ Infrastructure \Streets \ Traffic \ TRANSP COMM \Agendas & RR's\ 2014 R&R \ 20140918 \Item VLA. 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School St S tcptcn 75TH ST W crs L utile an h & Sc ItT r I '16s fffffffffff • < '7Fire 'Ararl ce Existing — - Future Future Sidewalk State-Aid Sidewalk Active Routes To School Sidewalk City of Edina 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update r, Future Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail Sidewalk Facilities Figure 7.10 - Future City Sidewalk WE Engineering Dept September 2014 Legend 1 MINUTES OF CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION COMMUNITY ROOM AUGUST 21, 2014 6:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Answering roll call were members Bass, Boettge, Iyer, Janovy, LaForce, Olson, and Whited. ABSENT Members Nelson, Sierks, Spanhake, and Van Dyke. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA Motion was made by member Janovy and seconded by member LaForce to approve the meeting agenda. All voted aye. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 17, 2014 Motion was made by member LaForce and seconded by member Whited to approve the amended minutes of July 21, 2014. All voted aye. Motion carried. COMMUNITY COMMENT Mr. Troy Paulsen, 5116 Juanita Avenue, spoke regarding the proposed Arden Park D Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction scheduled for 2015. Mr. Paulsen said he did not want the road diet which includes narrowing the road width, traffic calming measures, pedestrian network (sidewalk), streetscape enhancements, stormwater best management practice is too soon to know, premature to Living Streets concepts in 2015 because the plan is still being developed. He asked why some elements of Living Streets were being applied to Arden Park D but not to other neighborhoods. He said there is an element of risk in developing and applying the plan at the same time and City Council pulling the sidewalks is a good example. Regarding resident engagement, he said there was a questionnaire but it does not appear that residents are being included. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS 2015 Valley View Road Reconstruction Update Mr. Andy Plowman with WSB presented the Valley View Road Reconstruction plan. Mr. Plowman said the project limit from McCauley Trail to Mark Terrace is a section of State Aid roadway and currently there are no curb and gutter, sidewalk, bike lanes, or parking lane. The road width is 28-30-ft. and it has two curves signed for 15 mph and 20 mph, respectively that do not meet State Aid standards. Mr. Plowman said the proposed design includes adding curb and gutter, two 5-ft. bike lanes (designated a primary bike route), sidewalk on one side with a 3-ft. boulevard planted with daylilies because they are drought tolerant, and two 11-ft. driving lanes. At Valley View Road and Braemar Blvd, the curve would become a roundabout without needing additional right-of-way. The other curve will remain a curve and properly signed at 20 mph because of right- of-way impacts (a variance will be needed for the 20 mph). Resident engagement included an open house and questionnaire. Discussion Regarding adding streetlights, Mr. Plowman said streetlights would be installed at the roundabout and intersections. He said they could consider surveying residents again but some residents do not want streetlights in their yard. Member Janovy said if adding sidewalk it is generally nice to add streetlights. Mr. Plowman was asked how the roundabout would be delineated for cyclists and he said it would be signed ‘share-the-road’ with colored pavement to delineate where cyclists should be. Mr. Plowman was asked if stop signs could be used in place of the roundabout 2 and he said the current configuration has a stop sign and it does not meet State Aid standard. Chair Bass added that the intersection currently functions like a roundabout so adding one would be a safety improvement. It was suggested that staff consider revising the questionnaire that is sent to residents to include an explanation why sidewalk was being recommended in hopes of getting better responses. Seeking input from a broader area was also suggested (input is currently sought from residents directly on the street where the sidewalk is to be added). Chair Bass said she lives in the area and is pleased with the upgrades. She said there are many pedestrians and while the roadway is dark and curvy she is sensitive to adding too much ambient light but pedestrian scale lighting would not infringe. She added that if the Southwest Light Rail is constructed she believe traffic volume will increase in the area because the only station is close by so the upgrades for all modes of transportation is good. She asked if the existing tree in the middle of the intersection would be preserved and city engineer Millner said according to the City’s forester it is declining so probably not. She suggested planting a replacement tree. Continuing, chair Bass said traveling down Dewey Hill Road, the sidewalk will be a big improvement and she asked planner Nolan if money could be budgeted in the PACS Fund in a future year for adding a crossing aid of some type at Dewey Hill Road and Valley View Road. She asked if any consideration was given to a protected bike facility like a bi- directional lane separated by a rumble strip (instead of the bike lanes) because this route is used by many students going to Valley View Middle School. Mr. Plowman said they did not look at this and city engineer Millner added that the footprint would need to be wider because they would need to include a reaction lane which is an extra 10-ft and this would require a variance. She recommended that in the future, they consider all options especially in areas that are close to schools and Planner Nolan added that what they install now should be envisioned for the future which would mean looking at Valley View Road all the way to Gleason Road. Member Janovy said they did not see the questionnaire results or residents’ correspondences and they’ve talked about making revisions to the questionnaire to make sure they are hearing sooner and more fully from residents. Member Iyer asked if staff would be showing them the streetlights’ styles at a later date. City engineer Millner said everything will be in the feasibility report that they will receive in a couple months. 2015 Neighborhood Reconstruction Projects Assistant city engineer Patrick Wrase was introduced to the ETC and he presented the 2015 neighborhood reconstruction projects. The neighborhood projects presented were Countryside H, Prospect Knolls B and Dewey Hill G. He said Arden Park D is also scheduled for 2015 but is being handled by a consultant and would be presented at a later date. Assistant city engineer Wrase said improvements will include the asphalt pavement, selective replacement of curb and gutter, new hydrants and gate valves, sanitary sewer spot repairs, storm sewer repairs, and new sump pump drain line. Sidewalk is proposed for Countryside H based on the Active Routes to School (ARTS) plan. Regarding selective replacement of curb and gutter, member Olson said the old and new looks like patch work when it is completed and asked what the savings was from doing it this way. City engineer Millner said their rule of thumb is if 50% or more of the curb and gutter is in bad shape everything is replaced or if it is a watermain driven project, otherwise it would be expensive to replace everything. Member Janovy said residents’ value aesthetics so staff should consider replacing everything if cost is not too unreasonable. He said curb and gutter is funded from the Storm Sewer Fund and it would be very costly. Discussion ensued about the placement of the sidewalk in the Countryside H project area. Member Janovy thought they had prior discussion about adding the sidewalk to the school or park side. Planner Nolan said there are fewer impacts on the school and park side but the trips are generated on the side where the houses are. A combination of east/west sidewalk might be better. Staff is still evaluating placement. Member Bass asked if staff knew where the children on Vernon Lane attended school. She said the ETC talked about making connections when possible to make it easier for students to be able to walk/bike and since Merold Drive is 3 being constructed she asked if it would be possible to create a path to Vernon Lane. Member LaForce said the connection would be good for all pedestrians in the area to be able access Bredesen Park. Staff will check to see if there is an existing easement. Member LaForce asked why Arden Park D was not presented and city engineer Millner said they are still looking at utility design, sidewalks and another public meeting. Member LaForce asked why the sidewalks went to City Council and bypassed the ETC and Mr. Millner said City Council asked about the sidewalks at last council meeting and current vehicle counts does not warrant sidewalks so they voted to remove them. Staff is still planning to reduce the roadway width from 30-ft to 27-ft (the standard width). He said this neighborhood is a watermain driven project so the entire curb and gutter will be replaced and this gives them the opportunity to narrow the roadway width. Member Janovy said it was brought up earlier that this neighborhood is being treated differently and it seems like it is because the curb and gutter is being replaced. Mr. Millner agreed and added that it is also because they knew the Living Streets policy would be approved and at an earlier workshop they sought City Council’s input to implement elements of the plan and they were in favor. 2015 Transportation Commission Work Plan Chair Bass said they plan to approve the work plan in September. After review and discussion, survey/questionnaire will be added to the ETC’s work plan for standardization, creating a comprehensive way of getting feedback, surveying a broader area and determining how the feedback will be used. “Respect is a Two-Way Street” Street Safety Campaign Planner Nolan said the campaign proposal was developed by staff that included engineering, police, communications and administration, and they would like the ETC’s feedback. Discussion Member Boettge liked the idea of involving everyone – pedestrians, bikers, and drivers; and suggested using positive slogans like “Try It, You’ll Like It,” “Explore Edina,” and “Love Your City” instead of teaching slogans. Member LaForce said respect goes both ways but there seem to be an emphasis on bikers starting immediately on page one. He does not think they should be telling people how to fee or think; instead the focus should be on behaviors. Chair Bass said she appreciated the effort to respond to an identifiable need that is on their work plan and agreement among staff that they need to create a culture of respect among motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians. She also appreciated the steps taken by staff in breaking down silos and coming together to have this discussion. However, she expressed disappointment because in June, the ETC delayed setting goals and instead discussed identifying who should be involved and at a minimum, it should be a joint effort with the school district. She said the ARTS plan that was recently approved recommends this and involvement by key stakeholders will help to create a stronger campaign. Additionally, she said the proposal states that it is for all users but there is no mention of pedestrians. She said there seem to be a preoccupation with the interaction between motorists and bicyclists and while this is important, pedestrians are the most vulnerable users. Finally, the principle focus of the proposal is educating on behavior, but it seemed aligned with teaching everyone rules but this is not the stated goal. She said it is filled with messages and tactics and no strategy and she is not able offer comments on the proposal because it is nowhere near what it should be. Member Olson said having been involved since 2008 with Bike Edina, it is tremendous progress that needs to be fine- tuned. Member Janovy agreed but said some of the information is inaccurate and does not reflect a clear understanding of the law and expectations. She said if people do not know the subject matter they are trying to communicate, they should not be communicating it. She said some messages are not in the law and they should not be teaching these 4 things. She agreed there seemed to be a preoccupation with bicyclists but not a good one and pedestrians are more vulnerable. She said they are missing collaboration with the community who can contribute. Overall, she is happy that something is being done but it needs to be different. Member Iyer said this needs to be a big scale campaign involving the school district, Chamber of Commerce, etc. He suggested using a consultant to develop it. Motion was made by member Iyer and seconded by member LaForce to reassess the goals and collaborative effort needed for an effective campaign and involve stakeholders including the ETC, school district, business community and Bloomington Public Health in the reassessment and subsequent planning. Member LaForce asked if they knew what would work. He said it is easy to say what they don’t want but are they ready or able to say what they want. Chair Bass said other examples are available that they can review and then decide if they need a consultant’s help, but for sure stakeholders need to be involved. All vote aye. Motion carried. Updates Student Members - None Bike Edina Working Group – Minutes of July 10, 2014 Member Janovy said the publisher of ‘Have Fun Biking’ attended their meeting and asked for feedback on best biking routes and people can email her with their best routes. Biking in parking lots discussion will be added to the September agenda. Living Streets Working Group – None Communications Committee – None CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS Member Janovy said the City Council receives transportation related communications that the ETC does not get. She said residents assume they are getting them. Planner Nolan said he does not get them either unless addressed to him directly or the ETC. She said this may put them at a disadvantage. CHAIR AND COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS Member LaForce said he was surprised to see the Tracy Avenue Bridge over TH-62 under construction and he asked where are cars to stop on France Avenue relative to the intersection improvements. Planner Nolan said the work is near the bridge and its CenterPoint Energy doing emergency repairs to a gas line. Regarding the crossings on France Avenue, he said stop bars were not planned but staff will analyze this. Member Janovy said the France Avenue traffic signals are rusty and splattered with concrete. Mr. Plowman said Hennepin County is responsible for painting. She asked if the City could partner with them to spruce them up. Regarding planting daylilies in the boulevard, member Janovy asked if this would pose a problem for passengers exiting vehicles next to plantings. She asked if the Garden Club could check to see if there are other planting options. 5 Member Boettge said member Janovy approached her about starting a Walk Edina Group and she is willing to do so and asked the process to get started. Member Whited asked about Xerxes Avenue and planner Nolan said he did not have an update but will check in with Hennepin County. Chair Bass reported that there is a section of sidewalk along Dewey Hill Road south of Lewis Park that is overgrown. STAFF COMMENTS 2014 Project Update: • Countryside F and Strachauer Park B Neighborhoods are completed; • Morningside B Neighborhood Reconstruction – sidewalk is completed; • Todd Park F Neighborhood Reconstruction – Edina portion has started; • France Avenue Pedestrian Intersection Enhancement – stage 3 being constructed and street light contract was awarded; • Hazelton Road – the detour is still in place and sidewalk construction was started; • 2014 Sidewalk Improvements – contract was awarded; • Advisory Communication – City Council directed staff to revise ordinance; • 60th & Chowen area traffic study was submitted to University of MN for consideration as a capstone project; planner Nolan said member Spanhake is feels confident it will be picked and would be for the fall semester; • Conducting research to see how other cities handles repeated traffic safety requests; • Developing a Sign Reflective Policy to be completed by years end; • Developing an ADA transition plan; ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned. ATTENDANCE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE - 2014 NAME TERM J F * M A M J J A S O N D SM 2/27 S M 3/1 0 W S 3/18 # of Mtgs Attendance % Meetings/Work Sessions 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 9 Bass, Katherine 2/1/2017 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 78% Boettge, Emily 2/1/2017 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 100% Iyer, Surya 2/1/2015 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 89% Janovy, Jennifer 2/1/2017 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 100% LaForce, Tom 2/1/2015 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 100% Nelson, Paul 2/1/2016 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 89% Olson, Larry 2/1/2016 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 100% Sierks, Caroline student 1 1 1 3 33% Spanhake, Dawn 2/1/2016 1 1 1 1 1 5 71% Van Dyke, Jackson student 1 1 2 22% Whited, Courtney 2/1/2015 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 78% *Cancelled due to weather 6 Respectfully submitted, Sharon Allison, Secretary