CR 98-28 Roadway Design - West Park RoadFebruary 12, 1998
Steven J Stadler, Public Works Director
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Roadway Design - West Park Road
Proposed Action.
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move that Council approve one
specific street design "affected area ". as defined in Legislative Policy 88. as proposed
by staff.
Overview.
The developer of the new Minnetonka townhouse development at the SE quadrant of
the Shady Oak Road/Trunk Highway 7 intersection will be reconstructing the northern
portion of West Park Road. The developer has proposed to reconstruct the road with
concrete curb and gutter. City policy is very specific as to procedure for determining
City street design when reconstructing streets. Policy states that concrete curb and
gutter shall be installed when reconstructing: 1) streets with existing curb and gutter;
2) Municipal State Aid streets; 3) local streets without curb and gutter in a defined
residential area where the predominance of existing streets have curb and gutter; or 4)
other local streets without curb and gutter unless the neighborhood presents a petition
of 55% or more of the affected residents objecting to concrete curb and gutter. West
Park Road falls under the "other local streets° designation as stated in 4) above.
Therefore, by policy, City Council must define the "affected area ".
Primary Issues to Consider.
• Public Input
Once Council defines the affected area, staff will contact the "affected residents" and
inform them of City policy regarding street design.
• When will other streets in this area be reconstructed?
No other streets in this area are slated for reconstruction at this time. However, the
street conditions are marginal and it is likely there would be reconstruction within the
next five years.
• Staff recommendation
Staff recommends Council define the "affected area" as: all of West Park Road, 2"
Street North from Shady Oak Road to 21" Avenue North, 21 Avenue North from 2
Street North to 4 Street North and 4 Street North from 19"' Avenue North to 21"
Avenue North - see attached map.
Supporting Information.
• Proposed West Park Road street reconstruction plan sheet
• Excerpt from Legislative Policy #8B, Roadway Improvements
• Proposed "affected area"
• City ap showin • treets without concrete curb and gutter
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6.03 It is not the intent of the State Aid Funding Program to totally finance the MSA system.
Rather, it is designed to assist communities with street construction projects in an effort
to improve the roadway system state wide. Therefore, when an MSA street is
constructed or upgraded, assessments will be levied in accordance with the policies for
major streets. The assessment rate will reflect the benefit conveyed by the improved
design, additional width, and curb and gutter, and these rates will be set by the City
Council on recommendation of the Public Works Director.
7. MAJOR STREETS
7.01 Major streets are considered by the City of Hopkins to be collector and thoroughfare
streets. Streets of this variety generally service local traffic as well as traffic from other
areas and therefore are designed in accordance with standards of a higher road capacity.
Major streets within the City of Hopkins are constructed with a minimum capacity of 9
ton per axle. The primary source of funding for major roadways is special assessments
and MSA funds.
7.02 Major new and reconstructed streets shall be constructed with curb and gutter. Street
width shall be determined by existing conditions, traffic counts and patterns, and, if
applicable, MSA standards.
8. LOCAL STREETS
8.01 Local Streets are generally streets which service a small area and do not typically involve
a movement of traffic between areas. Local streets typically connect two collector
streets or county roads. Streets of this type include local streets, cul -de -sacs, and service
roads. Local streets within the City of Hopkins are constructed with a minimum capacity
of 7 tons per axle. The primary source of funding of local streets is special assessments.
8.02 New local streets shall be constructed with curb and gutter. 'When reconstructing streets
concrete curb and gutter shall be installed in the following instances:
1. All streets with existing concrete curb and gutter or existing vertical asphalt curb. ,
2. All Municipal State Aid streets
3. Local streets without curb and gutter in a defined residential area where the
predominance of existing streets have concrete curb and gutter
Legislative Policy Manual -- Chapter 8 -B 5
9. ALLEYS
4. Other local streets without curb and gutter unless the neighborhood presents a petition
of 55% or more of the affected residents objecting to concrete curb and gutter. The
affected residents or affected area will be defined by City Council. If a petition is
presented, the street shall be reconstructed in such a way that the current
design/appearance of the street (prior to reconstruction) is maintained. Once a
petition from the affected residents is certified and accepted by City Council, that
petition will remain in effect for the affected area until City Council rescinds the
petition or changes this legislative policy. If a petition of 55% is not presented to City
Council and the local streets are reconstructed with curb and gutter, subsequent street
reconstruction in the same affected area will also be reconstructed with curb and
gutter.
8.03 New local street minimum unobstructed street width, (face to face of curb) is 30 feet.
The standard unobstructed street width for reconstructed streets shall be 26 feet. Streets
which do not meet this requirement shall be reconstructed at current width (unless a
wider street is desired by the affected residents) but not less than twenty feet (20') unless
the Council finds that:
A twenty foot (20) width would adversely affect trees or other significant or
desirable physical features: and
A reduced width would not constitute a distinct hazard to life or property.
Factors to be considered shall include, but not be limited to, safe access of emergency
vehicles, snow storage requirements, availability of parking, and aesthetics.
8.04 Streets which are twenty -six` feet (26') or more in width will have parking allowed on
both sides. Streets less than twenty - six feet (26') in width may be subject to parking
restrictions on an "as needed" basis. Parking restrictions could be established at the time
of street projects or at any future date based upon general City parking requirements.
Factors to be considered shall include, but not be limited to, staff report regarding safety
and emergency vehicles access and neighborhood input.
Where streets are less than twenty -six feet (26') in width, the staff shall assist 'the
neighborhood in identifying areas where existing street width can be increased to provide
additional parking.
9.01 Alleys are minor roadways which service parcels of property along the rear property line.
The primary source of funding of alleys is special assessments.
9.02 All alleys shall be concrete construction. Alley width is generally 10 feet in residential
areas and 12 feet in commercial areas.
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