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Supporting Documents.
o Analysis of Issues
o Benshoof parking and traffic analysis
o Letter from Bob Miller
o Resolutions 96 -43A & 43B
PARKING AND TRAFFIC ANALYSIS RECOMMENDATIONS
Council Report 96 - 82
Proposed Action.
Staff recommends the following motion: Move to approve Resolution 96 -43A, making parking and traffic
changes for the downtown area.
Resolution 96-43B is also attached. This resolution does not include any changes to the angle parking on
the west side of 10th Avenue.
Overview.
A traffic and parking analysis was completed by Benshoof and Associates for the theater /restaurant and the
arts facility. This analysis was to examine the effects of the theater /restaurant and arts facility
developments on traffic and parking operations in the area. The analysis has detailed various parking and
traffic changes.
The Hopkins Business and Civic Association (HBCA) has also reviewed the parking and traffic analysis
and made recommendations.
At the April 30 Zoning and Planning meeting, Mr. Brausen moved and Mr. Gleeson seconded a motion to
approve Resolution RZ96 -7, recommending parking and traffic changes as proposed by staff for the
downtown area without a recommendation for the angle parking on lath Avenue. The motion carried on a
4 -1 vote. Mr. Schumacher voting nay. Mr. Johnson moved and Mr. Gleeson seconded a motion to
re -stripe from angle parking to parallel parking the west side of 10th Avenue between Mainstreet and the
alley to the south, with the time limit remaining 30 minutes. The motion carried on a 4 -1 vote, Mr.
Brausen voting nay.
The parking changes as proposed by staff are based on information detailed in the analysis and the
discussion with HBCA.
Primary Issues to Consider.
o What are the staff recommendations for traffic and parking improvements?
o What are the differences between the Benshoof analysis and the staff recommendations?
o What are the recommendations from HBCA for traffic and parking improvements?
o What was the discussion at the Zoning and Planning meeting?
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is Primary Issues to Consider.
o What are the staff recommendations for traffic and parking improvements?
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1. Install signs in Lot 500 (Tait's) and Lot 475 (dome lot) to read "No Theater Parking." Include on
signage that enforcement will take place seven days a week between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00
p.m. Signage to specifically read:
NO THEATER PARKING
3 -hour Time Limit
Enforced
7 Days Per Week
6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
2. Implement changes, three -hour time limit, 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., as per Figure 9 of the Benshoof and
Associates study (attached), with the following exceptions:
o Leave parking regulations as they currently exist on north and south side of Mainstreet between
13th and 15th Avenues (varies, mostly non - regulated), and the north side of Mainstreet between
1 lth and 12th Avenues (two -hour limit).
o Leave parking regulations as they currently exist on the west side of 13th Avenue South between
Mainstreet and First Street South (two -hour limit).
o Leave parking regulations as they currently exist on the north side of First Street South between
1 lth and 12th Avenues (two -hour limit).
o Leave parking regulations as they currently exist on the west side of Tenth Avenue South from
the ramp entrance to First Street South (varies).
o Leave parking regulations as they currently exist on west side of 1 lth Avenue South, from south
boundary of theater development to First Street South (two -hour limit)
3. Implement traffic modifications as per Figure 4 (attached) of Benshoof study, as follows:
o Stripe short right tum lanes on the west and northern legs of the Mainstreet/1 lth Avenue
intersection to enhance traffic movements and to offset the capacity reduction from prohibiting
right turns on red.
o Stripe two northbound lanes on 1 lth Avenue, for which the right lane serves right turns only at
Mainstreet.
o Erect signage indicating "No Turn on Red" restriction on all four approaches to the
Mainstreet111th Avenue intersection.
o Construct drop offipick up zone on the north side of Mainstreet between 1 lth and 12th Avenues,
stopping approximately 50 to 70 feet west of the 1 lth Avenue intersection, to allow right turn
from eastbound Mainstreet to southbound 1 lth Avenue.
4. Re -stripe from angle parking (approximately 9 -10 spaces) to parallel parking (approximately 5 spaces)
on the west side of 10th Avenue between Mainstreet and the alley to the south. Recommend leaving
the time limit at its current time limit of 30 minutes.
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5. Stripe the existing parking lot on the north side of Mainstreet between 11th and 12th Avenues.
6. Improve three -hour time limit signage on the parking lot, on the north side of Mainstreet, between 1 lth
and 12th Avenues. Signage to indicate no enforcement on Saturday and Sunday.
7. Direct Public Works to look at improving the lighting for Lot 300 and the alley to 10th Avenue.
8. Improve access directional signage for parking ramp - -link to theater signage and signage in the ramp for
parking.
9 Implement three and one -half hours time limit, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Saturday and Sunday, in
the municipal parking ramp
o What are the differences between the Benshoof analysis and the staff recommendations?
The only staff recommendation that differs from the Benshoof analysis is the parking time limits for
on- street parking that are detailed in Figure 9.
The staff also added the recommendations that Public Works look to improve the lighting for Lot 300 and
to improve the signage in the parking lot north of Mainstreet between 1 lth and 12th Avenues.
The recommendation to increase the time limit in the parking ramp from three hours to three and one -half
hours is based on the terms of the development agreement between the City and the Developer of the
theater and restaurant.
o What are the recommendations from HBCA for traffic and parking improvements?
HBCA and the staff agree on all traffic and parking changes except the following:
o Implement "No Turn on Red" from eastbound Mainstreet to southbound 10th Avenue.
o Eliminate two angle spaces closest to Mainstreet on the west side of 10th Avenue; leave
remaining angle spaces.
Staff does not support this recommendation by HBCA. Staff feels that the angle parking on the west side
of 10th Avenue is a safety issue with the increased traffic from the theater and the proposed arts facility
and should be removed in favor of parallel parking.
HBCA also had the following comments regarding the recommendations:
HBCA specifically stressed the importance of improving the access and directional signage for the
parking ramp
HBCA also stressed that if there are any improvements in Lot 300 and the alley between Lot 300
and 10th Avenue South, that such improvements would not be assessed against adjoining property
owners.
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What was the discussion at the Zoning and Planning meeting?
Ms. Anderson reviewed the staff and HBCA's recommendations. Mr. Benshoof appeared before the
Commission and answered various questions regarding the traffic and parking analysis. The discussion at
the meeting focused around the angle parking on 10th Avenue. The Comnssion asked Mr. Benshoof why
the recommendation was made to remove the angle parking on 10th Avenue. Mr. Benshoof stated that the
angle parking is an issue of safety because the road is not wide enough. The road should be 50 feet and it
is currently 44 feet. The Commission discussed the HBCA's recommendation of removing the two angle
spaces near Mainstreet and asked Mr. Benshoof if removing two spaces would improve the safety of the
area. Mr. Benshoof stated that removing two spaces would be a slight improvement, but not a substantial
difference.
Alternatives.
1. Approve the parking and traffic recommendations by staff. By approving the traffic and parking
recommendations by staff, these changes will be implemented.
2. Approve different parking and traffic recommendations than recommended by the staff.
3. Deny any changes to the parking and traffic. If the City Council considers this alternative, findings will
have to be identified that support a recommendation of denial. The traffic and parking will remain the
same with this reconunendation.
4. Continue for further information. If the City Council indicates that further information is needed, the
item should be continued.
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HBCA AND STAFF MODIFICATIONS FOR FIGURE 9
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TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS AND PLANNERS
7301 OHMS LANE, SUITE 500 / EDINA, MN 55439 / (612) 832 -9858 / FAX (612) 832 -9564
February 15, 1996
MEMORANDUM
TO: Tun Kerrigan, �� C itj ity of Hopkins
FROM Ti Bensh6ef"and Ed T
RE: Traffic and Parking Analysis Results for the Proposed Theater and Arts
Facility Developments
PURPOSE
1) Background Information
2) Traffic Implications
3) Parking Implications
4) Conclusions
REFER TO FILE:
This memorandum is to present the results of our traffic and parking analysis for the
proposed theater and arts facility developments. The purpose of our work has been to
address questions that have been raised about the effects the proposed developments will
have on traffic and parking operations. In addition to comprehensive technical analyses,
our work included contacts with several business owners in the area to listen to their
concerns and ideas for meeting the traffic and parking needs for the proposed
developments.
The two principal questions we have addressed in this study are:
1) Do the downtown traffic and parking systems provide sufficient capacity to
accommodate the proposed theater complex and arts facility?
2) If the answer to the first question is yes, what management measures should be
implemented to effectively meet the traffic and parking needs for the proposed
developments and to avoid adverse impacts on nearby existing uses?
The traffic and parking analysis results presented in this memorandum are organized as
follows:
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Mr. Jim Kerrigan 2 February 15, 1996
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Project Information
The two different developments presently being proposed are a movie theater /restaurant/
retail complex on the south side of Main St. between 1 lth and 12th Avenues and a
performing arts facility on the north side of Main St. between 1 lth and 12th Avenues. The
proposed locations are shown in Figure 1. The current site plan shows a 6 screen, 1,730
seat movie theater, a 5,000 sq. ft. sit down restaurant and 3,000 sq. ft. retail space in the
development south of Main St. The site plan for this development also shows 64 parking
spaces on -site. The performing arts facility is expected to contain a 750 seat stage area, a
125 seat meeting room, and various classrooms and practice areas. It is expected the
performing arts facility will have no on -site parking spaces.
TRAFFIC IMPLICATIONS
Existing Conditions
To determine existing traffic conditions in the area, Benshoof staff performed traffic
counts at the Main St. /10th Ave., Main St. /11th Ave., and Main St. /12th Ave.
intersections. Traffic data was collected during the 4 -6 p.m. peak period on Tuesday,
January 23, 1996 and 11 -2 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, 1996.
Traffic Forecasts
Trip generation projections for the proposed developments were established for the
following three time periods: weekday p.m. peak hour, Friday evening, and Saturday mid-
day. The number of trips generated by the proposed theater development were
determined based on information published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers.
The number of trips generated by the proposed arts facility were determined based on the
seating capacity. The number of seats expected to be used during each time period was
divided by a vehicle occupancy of 3.0 to determine the total number of entering and
exiting trips. The 3.0 vehicle occupancy is typical for a family oriented use such as the
arts facility. The resultant number of trips are shown in Table 1.
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Trip Generation Rate Trip Ends
Use In Out In Out
Movie Theater 15.67 /screen 6.83 /screen 94 41
Restaurant 6.4/1000 s.f. 5.2/1000 s.f. 32 26
Retail 6.67/1000 s.f. 5.0 /1000 s.f. 20 15
Arts Facility 0.048/seat 0.074 /seat 42 65
Totals 188 147
Use
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Restaurant
Retail
Arts Facility
Totals
Use
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Restaurant
Retail
Totals
TABLE 1
TRIP GENERATION PROJECTIONS
Weekday P.M. Peak Hour (4:30 to 5:30 p.m.)
Friday Evening (9 to 10 p.rn.)
In
37.17 /screen
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Trip Generation Rate Trip Ends
Out In Out
24.0 /screen 223 144
7.0/1000 s.f. 32 35
7.0/1000 s.f. 20 21
0.31 /seat 77 271
Saturday Mid -Day (1 to 2 p.m.)
In
26.83 /screen
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6.67/1000 s.f.
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352 471
Trip Generation Rate Trip Ends
Out In Out
19.0 /screen 161 114
5.211000 s.f. 24 26
7.0 /1000 s.f. 20 21
0.088 /seat 271 77
476 238
Mr. Tim Kerrigan
-5- February 15, 1996
Figure 2 shows the trip distribution percentages for the trips generated by the proposed
developments. These percentages are based on the expected origins and destinations of
customers that would make trips to the developments. Using these percentages, the trips
generated by the proposed developments were assigned to the surrounding roadways.
Traffic volumes were projected for the existing and post - development conditions at the
10th , 1 lth and 12th Avenue intersections with Main St. for the following time periods:
weekday p.m. peak hour (4:30 to 5:30 p.m.), Friday evening (9 to 10 p.m.), and Saturday
mid -day (1 to 2 p.m.). These volume projections account for existing volumes plus a
three percent background growth in these volumes plus the new trips generated by the
proposed developments.
For traffic analysis purposes, we examined four principal criteria:
• Ability of the following three intersections to adequately accommodate the
projected post - development volumes: Main St. /10th Ave., Main St. /11th Ave.,
and Main St. /12th Ave.
• Adequacy of traffic movements along 10th and 11th Avenues south of Main
St.
• Provisions for customer drop off and pick up
• Safety and convenience for pedestrian movements to and from the theater
complex and arts facility
Figure 3 illustrates the intersections and roadways most affected by the proposed
developments. From an intersection capacity standpoint, we found that all three
intersections will be able to effectively accommodate the projected post - development
volumes, All three intersections will operate at level of service C or better during each of
the three analyses time periods: Friday evening, Saturday afternoon, and Saturday
evening. This level of service involves limited delay and fully meets applicable engineering
standards.
The next step is to address the adequacy of traffic movements along 10th and 1lth
Avenues south of Main St. Between Main St. and 1st St. S., 1 lth Ave. is 44 feet wide
with one lane of traffic in each direction plus parking on the west side. South of 1st St. S.,
1 lth Ave. soon will be upgraded in conjunction with the County Hwy. 3 project to
provide two traffic lanes in each direction. Our analyses have shown that the segment of
1 lth Ave. between Main St. and 1st St. S. is of sufficient width to accommodate the
projected traffic volumes.
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ROADWAYS AND
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PROPOSED
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Mr. Jim Kerrigan
-8- February 15, 1996
To enhance operations along 1 lth Ave. south of Main St., we would suggest the
following two changes:
• Stripe a second northbound lane from 1st St. S. to Main St. in order to provide
increased capacity and northbound traffic continuity.
• Remove the parking on the west side of 1 lth Ave. from Main St. to the south
boundary of the theater development. This change will serve three purposes:
improve visibility for pedestrian safety, increase maneuvering space for
southbound traffic entering the parking ramp or theater parking lot and provide
space for drop offlpick up activities on the west side of 1 lth Ave.
Regarding 10th Avenue, we believe that traffic volumes will increase significantly along
the block between Main St. and 1st St. S. due to theater and arts facility customers using
the parking ramp. With this increased traffic use, we believe that safety problems likely
would arise regarding the existing angle parking on the west side of 10th Ave. between
Main St. and the alley to the south. The two principal safety issues are that parked
vehicles backup into the southbound traffic stream and that the parked vehicles restrict
sight distance for motorists entering 10th Ave. from the west on the alley or the parking
ramp exit. To resolve this problem, the angle spaces should be restriped to parallel spaces.
This action will reduce the number of spaces on this portion of 10th Ave. from the existing
11 angle spaces to about five parallel spaces. We are confident that sufficient other spaces
are available nearby on 10th Ave. and Main St. to offset this six space reduction.
For the proposed types of uses, we believe that a significant amount of customers drop
off/pick up activity will occur. Provisions for such activity need to be made near the front
doors for the theater and arts facility.
From the standpoint of pedestrian movements, it is important that persons walking to and
from the theater complex and arts facility be accommodated with a high level of safety and
convenience. To achieve this outcome, it is important that pedestrians be encouraged to
use public sidewalks and established crosswalks at intersections. With the expected
significant use of the parking ramp and other public parking east of 1 lth Ave., we expect a
major concentration of pedestrian movements at the intersection of Main St. and 11th
Ave. To provide adequate safety for this high volume of pedestrian movements, we
would recommend that a "no turn on red" restriction be applied to all four approaches to
this intersection.
Mr. Jim Kerrigan
From the preceding considerations, our overall recommended plan for the Main St. /11th
Ave. intersection area is shown in Figure 4. Major features shown in this plan include:
• Two northbound lanes on 11th Ave., for which the right lane serves right turns
only at Main St.
• "No Turn on Red" restriction on all four approaches to the Main St. /11th Ave.
intersection
• Short right turn lanes on the west and north legs of the intersection to enhance
traffic movements and to offset the capacity reduction from prohibiting right
turns on red
• Drop off/pick up zones on the north and south sides of Main St. between 1 lth
and 12th Avenues
PARKING IMPLICATIONS
As a first step in the parking analysis, it is important to identify the primary parking impact
area for the theater complex and arts facility. For definitional purposes, the primary
parking impact area means the area that will be most affected by parking for the new
developments and the area which involves walking distances that customers would find
acceptable. Based on our related experiences, on other parking studies for downtown
Hopkins, and on other research, we have established the primary parking impact area as an
800 foot radius circle from the center of the block on Main St. between 1 lth and 12th
Avenues (see Figure 5). One recent article has indicated that this 800 foot walking
distance will provide level of service B (effective performance) for outdoor, uncovered
parking.
The next step is to establish the public parking supply that will exist in the primary impact
area upon completion of the theater complex and arts facility. Accounting for existing
conditions plus a few changes that would be expected by the time the new developments
are open, this total available public parking supply is shown in Figure 6. As indicated, the
total number of spaces is 1,133. For conservative purposes, it is important to note that
this supply does not include the City Hall parking lot (which is just outside the 800 foot
ring), the St. Joseph's lot, or the library lot.
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"How Far Should Barkers Have to Walk," Parking, Mary S. Smith and Thomas A. Butcher, September
1994, p. 29
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Mr. Tun Kerrigan
-13- February 15, 1996
Next, it is important to identify spaces within the primary impact area which should not be
used by customers of the theater complex or arts facility. Based on our understanding of
downtown area land uses and parking needs, we have determined that customers of the
new developments should be discouraged from using the spaces shown in Figure 7. The
three particular categories of spaces shown in Figure 7 and a brief explanation of each are
as follows:
• On- street parking on 12th Ave. north of the arts facility and on 1 lth Ave.
north of 1st St. N. These are residential areas, and the parking should
primarily be limited to the residents and their visitors.
• Lot #500. This lot is needed for adjacent businesses. Theater and arts facility
customers would practically fill the lot unless controls were established.
• On- street parking on Main St. and on 10th Ave. just north and south of Main
St. These spaces are needed for nearby businesses during daytime and early
evening hours on Monday through Saturday.
The summation of all spaces shown in Figure 7 is 227 spaces. Another note shown in the
figure is that on- street parking by theater and arts facility customers also should be
discouraged in residential areas north and south of the primary impact area.
The next step is to project the parking demand for theater complex and arts facility. To
accomplish this effort, we have utilized several sources of information, including: prior
studies that we have performed, information from Mann Theaters, data published by the
Institute of Transportation Engineers, and data published by the Urban Land Institute.
Our analysis and the resultant parking demand projections are shown in Table 2. As
indicated, the peak parking demand for the new developments is projected to be 673
spaces on a Saturday evening, with the net two busiest periods being 664 spaces on a
Friday evening and 465 spaces on a Saturday afternoon. It should be noted that these
projections assume that all of the uses will have a busy level of activity.
The next item in our analysis was to add these new parking demand projections to the
existing parking usage levels and, then, to correlate this resultant total parking demand to
the available spaces. The results of this tabulation are shown in Figure 8. As shown, the
parking supply, even after removing the 227 spaces shown on Figure 7 which should not
be used by theater or arts facility customers, is greater than the total parking demand
during all three time periods.
In order to achieve the type of parking outcome represented by Figure 8, in which the
theater and arts facility customers are effectively accommodated and no significant
negative impacts are caused for other property owners, we believe that the City needs to
implement a series of parking management measures. One recommended action, shown in
Figure 9, is that the City should change the time limit for most regulated on- street parking
in the primary impact area from two hours to three hours. This change is needed to
accommodate theater or arts facility customers who come for a matinee performance.
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PARKING SHOULD BE DISCOURAGED IS 227 SPACES
• THEATER PARKING ALSO SHOULD BE
DISCOURAGED IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS NORTH
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PARKING DEMAND ON A BUSY SATURDAY
PARKING DEMAND ON A BUSY FRIDAY
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906 906 906
834
664
170
FRIDAY EVENING
751
465
286
SATURDAY AFTERNOON SATURDAY EVENING
LEGEND
- NET PARKING SUPPLY AVAILABLE FOR
THEATER AND ARTS FACILITY CUSTOMERS
(TOTAL SUPPLY OF 1,133 SPACES MINUS
227 SPACES THAT SHOULD NOT BE USED)
- EXISTING PARKING DEMAND
• ADDITIONAL PARKING DEMAND DUE TO
THEATER COMPLEX AND ARTS FACILITY
787
673
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CITY OF HOPKINS
W BENSHOOF & ASSOCIATES, INC.
TRANSPDRTATIDNEN DINEERSANDPLANNERS
TRAFFIC AND PARKING
STUDY FOR ARTS
FACILITY AND
THEATER COMPLEX
FIGURE 8
PARKING SUPPLY AND
DEMAND ANALYSIS
WITHIN PRIMARY
IMPACT AREA
- CHANGE TO 3 HOURS
8 AM - 6 PM, SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK
CITY OF HOPKINS
W BENSHOOF 8 ASSOCIATES, INC.
TRANSPORTATIONENOINEERSANOPUNNERS
TRAFFIC AND PARKING
STUDY FOR ARTS
FACILITY AND
THEATER COMPLEX
FIGURE 9
RECOMMENDED
PARKING TIME
LIMIT CHANGES
Mr. Jim Kerrigan
-18- February 15, 1996
Other primary parking management measures that should be implemented are as follows:
a) Install signs at the entrances to lot #500 indicating that theater parking is
prohibited
b) Receive input from businesses along Main St. east of 1 lth Ave. to determine
whether any changes are needed to existing parking regulations along this
street
c) Provide information at movie theater and Arts Facility to inform patrons about
where to park, e.g. use of "trailer" on movie screens
d) Use other media, such as local newspaper and communications from
Downtown Business Association, to educate theater and arts facility customers
on where to park
e) Install hardware in parking ramp to inform motorists when it is full and to
provide information on alternative parking sites
f) Implement design features to strengthen linkage between theater complex and
parking ramp
g)
Improve pedestrian connection between Lot #300 and theater complex
In addition to the above management measures that we would recommend be implemented
in conjunction with initial opening of the theater complex, we have identified several other
contingency measures. We believe that it is important for the City to have other such
measures available for possible implementation in the event that unexpected difficulties
arise. Particular contingency measures that we believe are important for this situation are:
a) Potential additional exit from the parking ramp to 11th Ave. We understand
that the parking ramp design allows for a possible exit to 11th Ave. near the
northwest corner of the facility. This option would be important to consider if
congestion occurs on 10th Ave. or on the parking ramp exit to 10th Ave.
b) Arrangements for theater customers to use the St. Joseph's parking lot and/or
the library lot. This could be pursued if needs arise and if the theater use
would not conflict with existing uses for those parking lots.
c) Change the parking time limit for lot #500 from the existing three hours to one
or one and a half hours. This action would be important if the recommended
signing to prevent theater customers from using lot #500 is not sufficient to
preserve use of this lot for customers of nearby businesses.
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Mr. Jim Kerrigan
-19- February 15, 1996
d) Establishment of residential parking permit program. If operating experiences
indicate that parking by theater customers causes negative impacts on
residential streets, the City should consider implementing this type of program
in the impacted area to eliminate the problem.
e) Establishment of a management program to meet theater parking needs,
without causing adverse impacts for other users, for weekday matinee
performances. This will be important if weekday matinee showings are
scheduled and if they attract significant patronage.
CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLEMENTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Principal conclusions that we have established through the analyses presented in this
memorandum are:
a) The downtown roadway system will be able to effectively accommodate the
increased traffic associated with the proposed theater complex and arts facility
provided that the following operational changes are implemented:
— Striping of parallel parking spaces on the west side of 10th Ave.
between Main St. and the alley to the south instead of the existing angle
spaces
— Traffic signing and marking plan shown in Figure 4 for the Main
St. /11th Ave. intersection area
b) The downtown public parking system will be able to effectively accommodate
customers for the theater complex and arts facility provided that the series of
management measures recommended in this report are implemented.
c) The City should retain the contingency measures described in this report as
possible mitigation actions in the event that unexpected difficulties arise.
Specific implementation steps that we recommend are as follows:
1) Before theater complex opens
la) City and developer establish a plan to educate customers on where to
park
lb) Stripe the existing parking lot on the future arts facility site
Mr. Jim Kerrigan -20- February 15, 1996
2) In conjunction with theater opening
2a) Change time limits for on- street parking shown in Figure 9 from two
hours to three hours
2b) Install signs at the entrances to lot #500 prohibiting use of this lot for
theater customers
2c) Install appropriate hardware and signing at the entrance to the parking
ramp to inform users when this facility is full
2d) Implement the recommended traffic plan for the Main St. /11th Ave.
intersection area, including appropriate traffic signs and pavement
markings
2e) Restripe from angle to parallel parking the existing spaces on the west
side of 10th Ave. between Main St. and the alley to the south.
2f) Implement the public information and communications plan established
in step la)
3) After theater opens
3a) Monitor traffic and parking operations and make adjustments as needed
April 10,1996
Zonning & Planning Commision
Parking/ Traffic Study Survey
Merriam Park Company is the owner of the 3 buildings on the corner of 10th and
Mainstreet in Hopkins. Here is a list of the tenants in these buildings
Regarding the Benshoof Parking and Traffic Study and Survey of the
500 Lot, it is our understanding that the City Staff and Council
was told all commercial enterprises were questioned about the time
requirements for the lot. None of our tenant or ourselves were
informed of the study or questioned about the particular needs we
may have for our customers. So we asked our tenants to respond.
Here then are the returns I have received to date. We've watched
the lot very closely for over 15 years and conclude there is no
parking problem now in any area of Lot 500. Also as there are now
16 businesses using Lot 500 each one has a different need of the
lot to conduct their commerce. Many of our tenants would be out of
business if the lot were limited to 1 1/2 hours. We do know that
parking does come up whenever we need to rent a space. we have
lost the chance to rent because of the 3 hour restriction. But
this is a CBD parking lot and the B2 zone takes into consideration
the parking needs.
So my observation is that the lot works now at a minimum of 3 hour
parking. Don't change it. If Tait's ever do expand lets see if
there is a need to truly review Lot 500 parking situation. Maybe
it is time to split the lot and the lot requirements.
Bob Miller
Merriam Park Company
10 North Tenth AV
Hopkins MN
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CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO: 96 -43A
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND
CHANGES TO THE PARKING AND TRAFFIC SYSTEMS
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the parking and traffic study completed by
Benshoof and Associates for the theater /restaurant and arts facility;
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1. That a traffic and parking analysis was completed by Benshoof and Associates;
2. That the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission published notice, held a meeting on
the parking and traffic analysis and reviewed such study on April 30, 1996: all persons
present were given an opportunity to be heard; and
That the written comments and analysis of City staff were considered;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following modifications in the traffic and
parking system are hereby approved:
1. Install signs in Lot 500 (Tait's) and Lot 475 (dome lot) to read "No Theater Parking." Include on
signage that enforcement will take place seven days a week between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00
p.m. Signage to specifically read:
NO THEATER PARKING
3 -hour Time Limit
Enforced
7 Days Per Week
6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
2. Implement changes, three -hour time limit, 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., as per Figure 9 of the Benshoof and
Associates study (attached), with the following exceptions:
o Leave parking regulations as they currently exist on north and south side of Mainstreet between
13th and 15th Avenues (varies, mostly non - regulated), and the north side of Mainstreet
between 1 lth and 12th Avenues (two -hour limit).
o Leave parking regulations as they currently exist on the west side of 13th Avenue South
between Mainstreet and First Street South (two -hour limit).
o Leave parking regulations as they currently exist on the north side of First Street South
between 1 lth and 12th Avenues (two -hour limit)
o Leave parking regulations as they currently exist on the west side of 10th Avenue South from
the ramp entrance to First Street South (varies).
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o Leave parking regulations as they currently exist on west side of 1 lth Avenue South, from
south boundary of theater development to First Street South (two -hour limit)
3. Implement traffic modifications as per Figure 4 (attached) of Benshoof study, as follows:
o Stripe short right turn lanes on the west and northern legs of the Mainstreet/1 lth Avenue
intersection to enhance traffic movements and to offset the capacity reduction from prohibiting
right turns on red.
o Stripe two northbound lanes on 1 lth Avenue, for which the right lane serves right turns only at
Mainstreet.
o Erect signage indicating "No Turn on Red" restriction on all four approaches to the
Mainstreet/11th Avenue intersection.
o Construct drop off/pick up zone on the north side of Mainstreet between 11th and 12th
Avenues, stopping approximately 50 to 70 feet west of the 11th Avenue intersection, to allow
right turn from eastbound Mainstreet to southbound 1 lth Avenue.
4. Re -stripe from angle parking (approximately 9 -10 spaces) to parallel parking (approximately 5 spaces)
on the west side of 10th Avenue between Mainstreet and the alley to the south. Recommend leaving
the time limit at its current time limit of 30 minutes.
5. Stripe the existing parking lot on the north side of Mainstreet between 1 lth and 12th Avenues.
6. Improve three -hour time limit signage on the parking lot on the north side of Mainstreet, between
1 lth and 12th Avenues. Signage to indicate no enforcement on Saturday and Sunday.
7. Direct Public Works to look at improving the lighting for Lot 300 and the alley to 10th Avenue.
8. Improve access directional signage for parking ramp - -link to theater signage and signage in the ramp
for parking.
9. Implement three and one -half hours time limit, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Saturday and Sunday, in
the municipal parking ramp.
Adopted this 7th day of May 1996.
ATTEST:
James A. Genellie, City Clerk
Charles D. Redepenning, Mayor
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO: 96 -43B
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND
CHANGES TO THE PARKING AND TRAFFIC SYSTEMS
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the parking and traffic study completed by
Benshoof and Associates for the theater /restaurant and arts facility;
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1. That a traffic and parking analysis was completed by Benshoof and Associates;
2. That the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission, published notice, held a meeting on
the parking and traffic analysis and reviewed such study on April 30, 1996: all persons
present were given an opportunity to be heard; and
3. That the written comments and analysis of City staff were considered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following modifications in the traffic and
parking system are hereby approved:
1. Install signs in Lot 500 (Tait's) and Lot 475 (dome lot) to read "No Theater Parking." Include on
signage that enforcement will take place seven days a week between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00
p.m. Signage to specifically read:
NO THEATER PARKING
3 -hour Time Limit
Enforced
7 Days Per Week
6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
2. Implement changes, three -hour time limit, 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., as per Figure 9 of the Benshoof and
Associates study (attached), with the following exceptions:
o Leave parking regulations as they currently exist on north and south side of Mainstreet between
13th and 15th Avenues (varies, mostly non - regulated), and the north side of Mainstreet
between 1 lth and 12th Avenues (two -hour limit).
o Leave parking regulations as they currently exist on the west side of 13th Avenue South
between Mainstreet and First Street South (two -hour limit).
o Leave parking regulations as they currently exist on the north side of First Street South
between 1 lth and 12th Avenues (two -hour limit).
o Leave parking regulations as they currently exist on the west side of 10th Avenue South from
the ramp entrance to First Street South (varies).
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o Leave parking regulations as they currently exist on west side of 1 lth Avenue South, from
south boundary of theater development to First Street South (two -hour limit).
3. Implement traffic modifications as per Figure 4 (attached) of Benshoof study, as follows:
o Stripe short right turn lanes on the west and northern legs of the Mainstreet/1 lth Avenue
intersection to enhance traffic movements and to offset the capacity reduction from prohibiting
right turns on red.
o Stripe two northbound lanes on 11th Avenue, for which the right lane serves right turns only at
Mainstreet.
o Erect signage indicating "No Turn on Red" restriction on all four approaches to the
Mainstreet/1 lth Avenue intersection.
o Construct drop off/pick up zone on the north side of Mainstreet between 1 lth and 12th
Avenues, stopping approximately 50 to 70 feet west of the 1 lth Avenue intersection, to allow
right turn from eastbound Mainstreet to southbound 1 lth Avenue.
4. Stripe the existing parking lot on the north side of Mainstreet between 1 lth and 12th Avenues.
5. Improve three -hour time limit signage on the parking lot on the north side of Mainstreet, between
1 lth and 12th Avenues. Signage to indicate no enforcement on Saturday and Sunday.
6. Direct Public Works to look at improving the lighting for Lot 300 and the alley to 10th Avenue.
• 7. Improve access directional signage for parking ramp - -link to theater signage and signage in the ramp
for parking.
8. Implement three and one -half hours time limit, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Saturday and Sunday, in
the municipal parking ramp.
Adopted this 7th day of May 1996.
ATTEST:
James A. Genellie, City Clerk
Charles D. Redepenning, Mayor