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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Packet 04-03-2001 SpecialAgenda City of Plymouth Special City Council Meeting Tuesday, April 3, 2001 7:00 p.m. Police Training Room Call to Order. 2. City Center Streetscape improvements, including parking bays on Plymouth Blvd., and related issues 3. Consider future study session topics and meetings 4. Adjournment. Agenda Number: TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager k FROM: Anne Hurlbu ommunity Development Director SUBJECT: City Center DATE: March 30, 2001 for the Special City Council Meeting of April 3, 2001 1. ACTION REQUESTED No action is proposed to be taken at the April 3, 2001 Special Meeting. This report is provided as background for a staff presentation on the City Center planning efforts of the last few years. 2. BACKGROUND History of City Center Planning The City of Plymouth has designated an area known as "Downtown Plymouth" or "City Center" in its Comprehensive Plan for many years. As early as the 1960's the area was discussed as a civic center and community shopping center location. In the 1970's, the Plymouth Hills" mixed use planned unit development (MPUD) was approved by the City. The original plan included the residential areas to the north and northeast. The street patterns and land divisions of the area were established at that time, and the City Hall and Post Office sites were developed. In the late 1980's, a community center was proposed but never built. Little additional development occurred until the early 1990's, when the Cub Foods store was built and plans were made to build a new Hennepin County Library in the area. In 1991 the City began acquisition of a 5 -acre site for the new Hennepin County Library at the northeast corner of Highway 55 and Vicksburg. The County changed the location of the library to the northeast corner of Vicksburg and 36' Ave. The City purchased the new site for the library, but was still committed to the purchase of the original site. After receiving clear title to the 5 -acre former library site in the fall of 1994, the City received a number of informal inquiries about a possible purchase of the site. The inquiries included projects (such as a discount store) that did not seem to fit the Council's vision for the area. City Center Page 2 of 4 The City Council determined that a plan was needed to determine how the site could best be utilized to encourage quality development in the Downtown. The City Council recognized that the City Center had not developed into the focal point for commercial and civic activities that the City envisioned. While the residential portion of the original MPUD had developed, the commercial portion was not a coordinated, recognizable downtown." All of the existing uses had been developed as free-standing sites, with little relationship among them. Sidewalks had been built along the major streets, but most of the development was automobile -oriented with little regard for pedestrian circulation. There were no design standards other than an un -codified, not uniformly followed, policy that all building materials be "brick or better." Ownership of the land was divided into small parcels, and the owners were complaining that the City did not have a clear direction of what development was desired. The City hired a consultant in early 1995 to assist with developing a concept plan and design guidelines for City Center. Three public workshops were attended by surrounding residents, landowners, Planning Commission and City Council members, City staff and other interested citizens. Participants also contributed photographs to a survey documenting the places, people and events that could contribute to the City Center environment, as well as detract from the quality of the area. A preliminary concept plan was prepared to illustrate the concepts and recommendations. Further study included a traffic study to model proposed roadway changes based on the preliminary concept plan, and consultation with a marketing consultant to examine additional options for the city -owned property at Vicksburg and Highway 55. After additional meetings (including a City Council subcommittee, public meeting and public hearing by the Planning Commission) the plan was adopted in January of 1996. About the same time that the City Center planning began, the City opened discussions with LifeTime Fitness on a partnership to build recreation facilities on the former community center site. Planning for the LifeTime/ Ice Center complex proceeded concurrently, and the project plans were approved about two months after adoption of the City Center Plan. Key City Center Planning Concepts The vision of City Center developed in the planning process was not a "downtown" in the traditional sense, but a blend of commercial, cultural, recreational, civic and entertainment uses that encourage the interaction of the entire community. It is to be pedestrian -friendly and auto -convenient, with an emphasis on striking a balance between people and cars. Uses are diverse, but integrated, with distinctive public spaces (especially the LifeTime/ Ice Center complex) being the highlight. The key concepts/ design guidelines developed in the plan have been incorporated into the current comprehensive plan as an appendix to the Land Use Chapter see attached.) Soon after adoption of the City Center plan, the old MPUD was abolished and the City created the City Center zoning districts that correspond to the land use designations in the plan. The design concepts were translated into regulations (including uses, setbacks, landscaping, City Center Page 3 of 4 signage, etc.) which are used to review development applications. As the City has worked with the regulations, they have changed to respond to fit better with the physical constraints of the area and the evolving center. In early 2000, the geographic boundary of City Center was expanded to include the northwest corner of Highway 55 and Vicksburg Lane. Including that site (now under construction for the Ruby Tuesday's restaurant, Marquette Bank and Noodles and Chipolte restaurants) ensured compatible land use and design, and recognized that Vicksburg Lane is a major gateway to City Center. City Center Streetscape Planning In early 1998, the City hired SRF Consulting to help develop the Streetscape Plan, which was needed to provide more specific guidelines for the public spaces than were contained in the City Center plan, which was more focused on the buildings and other private spaces. It was intended to identify a set of unifying elements to create a strong identity for the City Center area. Unlike in other commercial centers, this unity cannot be achieved by private landowners because not all of the land is being developed at the same time and a single entity doesn't control planning for the area. Having an overall design theme can be very beneficial for attracting tenants to commercial areas and for making them attractive additions to the community, as we've seen with other recent shopping centers developed in Plymouth (such as the Plymouth Collection and Plymouth Station) and surrounding areas. The Streetscape Plan was seen as a coordinating "spark" to bring an overall sense of identity to City Center. The Streetscape Plan was adopted as part of the Comprehensive Plan in June of 1999. The plan (see excerpts attached, from Comprehensive Plan Appendix 4-B) provides design standards for landscaping, lighting, screening, signage, pedestrian amenities, pedestrian crossings and parking based on a core concept of a hierarchy among the streets. The hierarchy establishes Vicksburg Lane and Highway 55 as the primary gateway to City Center, and Plymouth Boulevard as a parkway. Most of the discussion and concerns surrounding the Streetscape Plan related to the proposal for changes to Plymouth Boulevard: reducing the road to two lanes, widening medians, creating parking bays and bump -outs for pedestrian crossings which were designed to "calm" traffic through the area and make it more pedestrian -friendly. (The initial recommendation had included a traffic circle at Plymouth Boulevard and 36' Ave., which was later deleted from the plan.) While on -street parking is a common feature on parkways (for example, the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes) it has not been a common practice in suburban areas where the emphasis has been on moving cars. The design of Plymouth Boulevard today (35 to 40 m.p.h. speed limits, four -lanes plus turn lanes, long blocks with few access points) is clearly meant for cars, not people. The intent of the proposed changes is to slow traffic to the 25 to 30 m.p.h. range more compatible with a pedestrian -oriented parkway, and to increase the real and perceived level of safety for pedestrians. An additional benefit is additional convenient parking for the adjacent uses. City Center Page 4 of 4 Status of Current Implementation Efforts Staff are currently working on a number of individual projects that would implement the plans that have been adopted over the last several years: Street lighting on Plymouth Boulevard between 34t' Ave. and C.R. 9. and 3&' Ave. from Plymouth Boulevard to Plymouth Creek Center. Plans and specifications for ornamental street lighting have been ordered, and project bids should be taken in 2001. Identification signs. Preliminary designs for City Center entrance monument signs at Highway 55 and Plymouth Boulevard (1 sign) and at Highway 55 and Vicksburg (2 signs) have been completed and initial discussions have taken place with business owners about possible financial participation. North American properties will construct one of the signs with their Plymouth Marketplace Development. The next step for the other two signs will be to get final designs and cost estimates and finalize cost sharing plan before returning to the City Council for final approval. Landscaping. Staff contracted with Close Landscape Architects to prepare prototype landscape plans for the medians on Plymouth Boulevard. Some funding has been reserved in the current CIP to begin the project, which would proceed from the south (nearest Highway 55) to the north, as funds permit. LifeTime Fitness/ Plymouth Ice Center Feasibility Study. On March 20, the City Council directed preparation of a feasibility study to look at possible parking lot expansion, including the possible impacts of a third sheet of ice at the ice center. Study of this issue was one of the Council's top goals adopted for 2001-2002. Plymouth Boulevard Improvements. Also on March 20, the City Council has approved the feasibility study for Plymouth Boulevard parking bay and overlay improvements (see attached) and a public hearing is scheduled for April 24, 2001. This project would reduce to two lanes the section of Plymouth Boulevard between the intersection of 34' Ave. and the north City Hall parking lot entrance to 37' Ave. and create parking bays accommodating 95 parking spaces. An additional 22 parking spaces would be created in parking bays to be installed as part of the Carlson Real Estate project on the west side of one block, concurrent with the City project. ATTACHMENTS: 1. City Center Location Map 2. City Center Timeline 3. 1976 General Development Plan 4. Excerpt, Chapter 4 Comprehensive Plan (Page 4-37, CC (City Center)) 5. Comprehensive Plan Appendix 4-B, City Center 6. Feasibility Study, Plymouth Parking Bay and Overlay Improvements (2/20/01) cd\plan\staffrep\cc\2001\citycenter background for april 3 special meeting.doc 0 City Center Timeline City of Plymouth March, 2001 LP Original "Plymouth Hills" MPUD General Development Plan (includes residential developments to north of current City Center area) 1976 1977 Conditional Use Permit for City Hall approved 1977 Sale of land to Postal Service 1978 Revised development plan for "Plymouth Hills Addition" (business area) 1980 Site Plan for Retail Liquor Store 1981 Site Plan for First Bank Plymouth 1981 Sidewalk Guide Plan for Downtown Plymouth 1982 Cable Communications site plan/ tower approvals 1989 PUD Amendment for Plymouth Community Center Site Plan and other Approvals for Super Valu (Cub Foods) 1990 1991 City begins quick -take condemnation of 5 -acre library site (exception to PUD) at NE corner of Highway 55 & Vicksburg Lane 1992 City Public Safety Building receives approvals 1992 City purchases new site chosen by Hennepin County for library at Vicksburg and 36th 1993 PUD Amendment for Plymouth Towne Square (HRA senior housing proj ect) April 1994 City Council adopts goals and priorities for 1994-1995 including developing Downtown Plymouth design and considering use of Port Authority for development 1994 Hennepin County acquires library site from City and receives development approvals for Vicksburg & 36th Ave. site 1994 City acquires title to 5 -acre former library site at Highway 55 & Vicksburg Lane 1994 State Farm Insurance building receives development approval 1994 City Council decides plan is needed for City Center area and to determine best use of former library site March 1995 City hires Hoisington Koegler Group to develop concept plan and design guidelines May 1995 City Center workshop meetings— 1) visioning session 2) review vision and guiding principles June 1995 City Center workshop—review concept plan sketches July/August 1995 Photograph survey, market study of city -owned site, traffic study September 1995 City Center subcommittee reviews alternative concept plans November 1995 Planning Commission holds public meeting on concept plan LP City Center Timeline November 1995 Kindercare receives development approvals December 1995/ January 1996 Planning Commission holds two public hearings on City Center Plan and recommends approval January 1996 City Council adopts City Center Plan as part of Land Use Element of Comprehensive Plan February 1996 Planning Commission holds public hearing on zoning ordinance amendments to create City Center districts and recommends approval March 1996 LifeTime Fitness and Plymouth Ice Center plans approved, including new plans for City Amphitheater March 1996 City Council adopts zoning ordinance amendments and repeals 1976 MPUD April 1996 City Council adopts goals and priorities for 1996-1997 including marketing and implementing City Center development plan using HRA and Port Authority April 1996 City issues RFQ for developer for theater on retail/entertainment site owned by City (former library site) May 1996 Gearty Delmore Funeral Chapel plans approved June 1996 Frauenshuh selected as developer for City theater site July 1996 Amphitheater opens on current site Fall 1996 Frauenshuh fails to secure theater participant or site control needed to develop theater and surrounding area; City considers and rejects proposal to move theater to site at northwest corner of Vicksburg & 55 (Harstad site) January/ February 1997 City begins negotiating with Mann Theaters for purchase of theater site, and discusses desire to attract "up -scale" restaurants to City Center area February 1997 City Council adopts goals and priorities for 1997-1998 including continuing to plan downtown and strengthen sense of community April 1997 Mann Theater/ Carlson Real Estate plans for theater/ Plymouth Towne Center project approved May 1997 TCF Bank plans approved May 1997 Kindercare revised plans approved November 1997 Streetscape study authorized by City Council January 1998 City hires SRF Consulting Group to prepare streetscape study January 1998 Mann Theatre grand opening April 1998 Plymouth Hills Shopping Center, two retail buildings on Plymouth Blvd. Streeter project) approved after much debate over design standards April 1998 City staff and consultant host open house on draft streetscape plan May 1998 LifeTime/ Ice Center Parking lot expansion plans approved August 1998 Doolittles Air Cafd and adjacent retail building plans approved January 1999 Planning Commission holds public hearing and recommends addition of streetscape plan to City Center section of Comprehensive Plan February 1999 City approves plans for Plymouth Creek Center February 1999 Staff discusses draft streetscape plan with Plymouth Business Council who shows interest in helping with implementation (notably landscaping) March 1999 City Council holds study session on draft streetscape plan May 1999 Plymouth Community Bank Plans approved 11 City Center Timeline May 1999 City Council study session on draft streetscape plan to discuss traffic calming & parking. Council directs staff to schedule approval of a Comprehensive Plan amendment to adopt streetscape plan. June 1999 City Council approves Comprehensive Plan amendment adopting streetscape plan October 1999 City Council accepts preliminary engineering report on street lighting improvements in City Center and orders public hearing November 1999 City Council holds public improvement hearing on street lighting improvements and orders preparation of plans and specifications for lighting project February 2000 City council approves reguiding and rezoning of 4.5 acres at northeast corner of Highway 55 & Vicksburg to City Center & City Center/ Entertainment District (Ruby Tuesday's restaurant site) March 2000 City Council adopts goals and priorities for 2000 including City Center Streetscape April 2000 City Council approves 1) design and proposed spending plan for City Center signs at Plymouth Blvd. and Vicksburg and authorized staff to negotiate cost sharing agreement for sign on east side of Vicksburg, 2) proposed spending plan for additional landscaping along Plymouth Blvd. and 3) general design for street furniture (benches) in City Center April 2000 Council receives proposal from Plymouth Civic League for Hilde Performance Center June -Aug. 2000 Staff contacts affected landowners east of Vicksburg regarding participating in costs of City Center sign on Vicksburg and Highway 55 July 2000 City Center Office Building (37 Ave., Guddal property) plans approved July 2000 City Council approves zoning ordinance amendments refining City Center design standards August 2000 Carlson Real Estate Office Building (Plymouth Blvd. between 36 & 37 ) approved, including on -street parking bays. Council adopts resolution directing addition of parking bays into CIP for 2001. August 2000 City hires Close Landscape Architects to prepare detailed landscape plan for medians along Plymouth Blvd. September 2000 Plymouth Plaza office building and bank approved (T)7"'& Plymouth Blvd.) December 2000 Medical office building approved (35 n& Plymouth Blvd.) January 2001 Consultant submits final draft plans for Plymouth Blvd. landscaping January 2001 City Council adopts goals and priorities including resolving parking at LifeTime/ Ice Center, including possible future third ice sheet March 2001 City Council sets public improvement hearing on Plymouth Blvd. improvements including parking bays for April 24, 2001 a APPENDIX 4-13 CITY CENTER 1 APPENDIX 4-13 CITY CENTER The material in this appendix provides additional detailed direction for the development of City Center. Specific elements include: Development Strategies Streetscape Analysis Public Space Design Guidelines Streetscape Hierarchy Concept Cd/plan/memos/compplan/landuseelement/appendix4B.doc Plymouth Land Use Plan, Appendix B 4-B-1 j!) 1.1 Accommodatinq Pedestrians Intent: Plymouth's City Center should be a place that is as comfortable for pedestri- ans as it is for cars, and should allow for pedestrians to move easily from one destination to another without the use of cars. Recognize first that most people will arrive by car, but once they park they become pedestrians. Strategies: Complete a pedestrian network of side- walks and trails. Connect the sidewalks and trails of the City Center to trails reaching to the rest of Plymouth. Facilitate parking and pedestrian con- nections that allow people to park once and shop twice. 1.2 Creating a Sense of Density Intent: If this area is to be Plymouth's 'City Center,' it has to look like the center of something — and be different -than other commercial areas in the City. The best opportunity would be to build cohesive- ness and legibility through the density of development (or the appearance of den- sity). Strategies: Place buildings near the streets to pro- vide a sense of development beyond parking -- define an edge and create something to pass by. - Share land resources wherever possible in order to increase the intensity of development (shared ponding, joint use parking). Avoid 'stand alone' uses, uses that rely on drive-through sales, and those that are oriented solely to the automobile. City Center Design Guidelines City of Plymouth, Minnesota 1,0 The Structure of the Center T• r zercti - 4fi ' i 7XH 0 -- Buildings developed near the street will yield a greater s= s:E? cf density, and provide opportunities for interior portions c` s1:e to be used for common eurposes. 4-B-2 1.3 Mixing Uses ' Intent: Downtowns are places of mixed uses. Plymouth's City Center should be a mix of commercial, office, public, entertain- ment, recreation and housing uses. This range of uses should occur on the various blocks of City Center, within individual parcels,• and even within a single building. Strategies: Establish a general guide for use/activi- ty in the City Center area; allow uses that are appropriate to occur outside of the guide if the pattern_of use and activi- ty furthers the goal of an active and vital center (without compromising compati- bility). Allow a percentage reduction in parking required for development that mixes uses with peak parking times that are complementary. 1.4 Focal Points Intent- Some locations within the City Center have great significance, and when developed, they can lend identity and signature to the center. When consider- ing landmarks, recognize that focal points do not have to be buildings -- special sites and well-developed streets could become signature elements of Plymouth's City Center. Strategies: Use resources to promote development of a 'landmark' quality in key locations Recognize that the City has most con- trol over the public spaces of downtown especially streets); promote more intense development of these areas to create a signature for the entire City Center. City Center Design Guidelines City of Plymouth, Minnesota Pstrvt, , — • of y+G •-- 1 t JLJ, rarti • I - t t ; ; to . Uses that are mixed throughout the center will create a more vital, active, interesting and useable center for Plymouth. I Buildings, site and streets can all be focal points for City Center, and each can lend identity to the center. 1.5 Identity and Definition Intent: One should know when you enter the City Center, and what it is that sets this place apart from other downtowns or commercial areas. In Plymouth's City Center, features of the natural and built environment can be used to create a sense of Identity, and to define the boundaries of the area of downtown. Strategies: Establish 'markers' at significant points of entry (key intersections), and extend the character of those markers through- out the downtown streetscape. Utilize the larger patterns of woodlands that lie at the edges of the center as a crucial identity element. Develop guidelines for building design that encourage individual expression while maintaining some sense of unity. City of Plymouth, Minnesota City Center Design Guidelines 2 t t t t t f t 1 tc Tw b bHLT wowo epk* t t t 1 ' A built 'edge' provides a strong contrast to the natural "edge' on Vicksburg Lane and Plymouth Boulevard. This idea is keytosettingadistinct, authentic identity for the City Center. 2.1 2.1.1 Streets of the Citv Center Intent: People will invariably enter the City Center in their cars, and their first Impressions will be of the streets. The streets set an order to the center, and there should be a hierarchy of streets relating to their importance in the struc- ture of the center. Strategies: Develop Plymouth Boulevard as a park- way, strengthening the relationship between downtown to its west and the park to its east. Consider Vicksburg Lane, due to its connections to the larger Plymouth community and the volume of traffic that it carries, as Plymouth's Wain Street.' Develop 36th Avenue with a character that links the main street and the park, and connects the public/civic functions at its ends. City Center Design Guidelines City of Plymouth, Minnesota 2.0 Design of - Public Spaces '` it'll i • t2 -- i Plymouth Boulevard, north of 36th Avenue: wide medians; hedges at City Center side, 'wall' at Park side; on -street parking. Plymouth Boulevard, south of 36th Avenue: wide medians; hedges at City Center side, 'wall' at Park side, µ- of i e,.) t 'ic;-+fes. I 36th Avenue: wide medians; hedges at both sides of street; no on -street parking. Ir vvrrut c1 ayr Vicksburg Lane: no planting at medians; hedges at City Center side, 'wall' at Sugar Hills 2.1.2 Street Character Intent: Visitors to the center will experience it first on the street. To encourage them to explore the center; streets should be a lively, active environment that encour- age pedestrian activity and provide for a visually interesting view from vehicles. Strategies: Avoid blank walls facing streets by intro- ducing windows or architectural treat - meets of facades with a street orienta- tion. Screen parking and service areas from street views with landscape and archi- tectural treatments; berms should not be used as the grade change separates development from the street. Reinforce the pedestrian environment with street trees, plantings, pedestrian - scale street lights, and other amenities; use these elements to extend the street - wall across areas without buildings. 2.1.3 Pedestrian Environment Intent: Pedestrian activity is an important com- ponent of the City Center, and every person that comes here will experience some part of it as a pedestrian. The vehicle and pedestrian environments should be balanced, creating a center that is comfortable, safe, convenient and accessible for pedestrians. Strategies: Develop the shortest possible street crossing distance by using 'bump -outs', medians, traffic circles or other devices. Plan for traffic signals at intersections along Vicksburg Lane and stop signs at other downtown intersections to allow for safe pedestrian crossing. Require sidewalks between the public sidewalk and the front door of every building in downtown. City Center Design Guidelines City of Plymouth. Minnesota Buflding walls that face streets should be 'active,• with windows and other elements that create Interest for passing pedestrians and motorists 41— Ile tit Parking areas should be screened from street views with hedges, rather than by berms and screen fences. t 0 t11T, R"r Spaces between buildings should be developed to extend the sense of an edge at the street — a continuous 'streetwall. • Make streets comfortable to cross by extending the pedestrian zone as far as possible into the street. Sidewalks should connect the front door of every building to the sidewalk at the street; buildings with two front doors would have sidewalk connections at both locations. 2.14 Planting Intent: One of the most recognizable pattems of the center will be. the pattems of the landscape. A consistent landscape character should be developed, relating the City Center to -the larger environ- ment, and creating a seamless land- scape between streets and develop- ment sites. Strategies: Develop a sense .of connection between streets of the center (the urban forest) and the park and Sugar Hills neighbor- hood (the natural forest). Establish continuity at streets by using a defined palette of materials. Extend the character of the streets into sites by allowing the dominant street planting pattems to inform the planting patterns of adjacent sites. Emphasize the spine by establishing a landscape character that is different from streets and developed areas. 2.1.5 On -street Parkin Intent: The streets of the center need to serve a purpose beyond movement of vehi- cles. Street should be used, where practical, for parking, resulting in activity on the street, easing of parking required on sites, creation of a buffer between traffic and pedestrians, and a reduction in traffic speed. Strategies: Provide opportunities for on -street park- ing on streets with lower traffic volumes, especially where it would help balance unusual peak parking demands for indi- vidual sites. Allow for a space 8' wide by 22' long for parallel parking, at both sides of the street; create protection for on -street parking, where used. Do not provide parking in front of areas where the pedestrian spine touches the street. City Center Design Guidelines City of Plymouth, Minnesota As the landscape of the streets in the center takes cues from larger pattems of the environment, the pattems of landscape development at buildings draws from the character of the adja- cent street. 4-B-7 2.1.6 Identity Elements Intent: The public space offers great opportuni- ty to signal the City Center. While the center will be noticed. due to the density of development, a more unique identity could be established in ways that are more subtle and more meaningful to the community. Strategies: Establish markers to highlight the streets of the center and to set a rhythm as one passes through the center. Use an element of the same vocabulary as the markers to reinforce the woods at each edge of the center as the bound- ary to City Center. Establish common landscape themes for the public/street side of each devel- opment in the center (such as the hedge and street trees patterns described above). 2.1.7 Traffic Speed Intent: Cars should not move through the cen- ter at the same speed they would on a highway. By controlling traffic speed, the City Center can be made more con- ducive to pedestrians, and safer for vehicles. Strategies- Provide traffic signals at all intersections on Vicksburg Lane for controlling speed and to allow for pedestrian crossing. Recognize that traffic can 'flow' without having to flow at high speeds; balance speed, traffic flow, and convenience with scale, pedestrian movement and aesthetics. Plant trees close to the street as one method of 'calming' traffic, and as a way of developing streets with distinct character. City Center Design Guidelines City of Plymouth, Minnesota A wall at the edge of the woods defines the boundary between the 'urban' and natural' patterns of the City Center, and creates a strong element of Identity. Hedges at the opposite side of the street mark that edge with an element more reminiscent of the woods. Markers,' at street intersections, identify the district and set a pattern of elements unique to the City Center. They build on the character of the walls that define the center's boundaries. Trees planted near the edge of the street set a strong pattern throughout the City Center and serve to 'calm' traffic. Om 2.2 2.2.1 Useable Spaces Intent: Throughout the City Center; spaces should be.developed to encourage interaction and gathering, and to accommodate special events. These spaces should vary in size, be multiple purpose, with a character recalling fea- tures of the larger landscape of Plymouth. Strategies: Create a pedestrian -oriented spine to connect the north and south ends of the City Center area. Develop a variety of spaces on the spine to allow for a variety of activities. Add functions of private development to the spine (regional NURP ponds, for example). Include amenities as a part of the spine for comfort, convenience and interest. Use the spine to recall the larger envi- ronment of the community. 2.2.2 'Public' Space in Private Development Intent: Not all of the gathering spaces of the City Center need to occur in public facil- ities. The entire downtown should be considered a gathering space for the community, and therefore, there should be opportunities for some degree of gathering at every building. Strategies: Develop waiting spaces at transit stops, or at places where public transportation is likely to pick up or drop off riders. Create useable, inviting outdoor spaces plazas') at front doors of buildings over 30,000 square feet, especially where the front door lies at a connection to the spine. Incorporate special pavement, seating, more detailed landscaping, and other special features at each such space. City Center Design Guidelines City of Plymouth, Minnesota r— 77tL'' A , Even private development in the City Center will be 'public' in some respects. These buildings should accommodate gathering at their front doors, with places to meet and places to sit. 4-B- qy, 9 2.2.3 Stormwater as a Feature Intent: Typically, every development would be eequired to accommodate systems for treatment of runoff -on the immediate site, wasting space and, most -often, treating the. system as an undesirable necessity. These spaces, if designed properly, could become an amenity, and allow for some increase In the Intensity of development. Strategies: Develop 'regional" NURP ponds to be shared by a number of parcels in down- town; locate ponds as a part of the spine Maintain ponds through City or an asso- ciation. Recognize ponds as an amenity and encourage ponds to be developed in a more park -like fashion; prohibit fences around ponds. City Center Design Guidelines City of Plymouth, Minnesota UIL yl • rte • f I• • O rrI - IT 1-7 f , I The spine should be developed to accommodate pedestrians, to create a highlight for the City Center, and to provide for required functions of new development in the center, J IX C Areas developed to treat runoff from new development shou'_ be considered amenities for the City Center, and should have a park -like character. 3.1o. Building to Street Relationships Intent: For Plymouth's City Center to gain an Identity as a.distinct district and a com- mercial area with a different look than a shopping center," It must be made to feel like you have entered something. The way buildings relate to the street Is one of the key aspects of creating a dis- tinct district. Strategies: Form an edge to the street with build- ings, leading to a sense that the street Is like a "room' within the center. Establish a "build to" line at 20 feet from the rights-of-way; require that 50% of the largest building on the site occupy the street frontage at the 'build -to' line. Establish a "building development zone' between the 'build -to line' and a line set at 40% of the depth of the lot. 3.2 Building to Buildinq Relationships s Intent: To continue the sense of a room at the street, the space between buildings should be addressed. In this way, a feeling of a continuous wall might be developed, lending a stronger sense of a downtown district. Strategies: Minimize the sideyard area of buildings on Vicksburg Lane. Coordinate development of buildings to create active spaces in sideyards rather than only parking or service functions). Allow parking between buildings to the extent that parking in the sideyard accounts for a maximum of 50% of parking on the site. Encourage the creation of spaces for people in areas between buildings. City Center Design Guidelines City of Plymouth, Minnesota 3.0 Configuration of Sites A common 'setback,' established close to the street, will pro- mote the streets of the center as Important public spaces -- or rooms' -- within the City Center. 4. Buildings of the City Center will address the street with a manda- tory 'build-to'line, set 20' from the right-of-way. Buildings will occur in the front 40% of the lot, and at least 50% of the street frontage must be occupied by building. 3.3 Density of Development Intent: When one approaches the center, one should recognize it partly due to the Intensity of development. Plymouth's City Center -should be developed to pro- mote that kind of intensity on every site, and to set it apart as a result of its den- sity of activity and buildings. Strategies: Promote the use of air, not land, in developing sites in the center, encour- age multiple story buildings where the use is appropriate to taller buildings. Require the footprint of each building to cover a minimum of [15) percent of its site (not including areas designated for shared stormwater ponds). Allow free-standing buildings on a site only if another building on the same site meets or exceeds the minimum lot cover on its own. 3.4 Access Intent: Access from the street to buildings in downtown should be clearly visible, con- venient and safe, and should be orient- ed to vehicles and pedestrians. This level of connection between buildings and the street will complete the pedes- trian network through downtown. Strategies: Provide access to sites from 35th Avenue, 36th Avenue and 37th Avenue, to the greatest degree possible. Develop pedestrian routes alongside the vehicle routes that connect buildings to streets, creating a more significant arrival for both. Provide for interesting, comfortable and safe routes for pedestrians in parking areas (as even those driving to the cen- ter become pedestrians once they park their cars). City Center Design Guidelines City of Plymouth. Minnesota rVAL ZN By promoting density. the City Center will focus on a charactercreatedbybuildings, not parking. dun zall Each site mast be intensely developed, using at least (201 per- cent of the available area for the footprint of the primary building. Arrival to destinations of the center should be as interesting on foot as it is by car. Combining the pedestrian and vehicle entries makes the experience for both more a part of the City Center. I < Parking lots should recognize that once people park, they become pedestrians. Comfortable, safe, interesting and sepa- rate routes should be created for pedestrians between their car and the front door of a building. 4-B-12 3.5 Parkin Intent: Regardless of the'land use assignments made through this plan, parking will use the most land of any development. Parking must be designed to emphasize the spaces and buildings, making it an Integral part of the City Center. Strategies: Recognize that once people park, they become pedestrians. Encourage joint use parking to avoid over -building parking for singular events. Locate parking behind or beside build- ings -- no parking between building and street or on comersrntersections. . Design parking areas to evolve to "other uses if transportation modesof the future allow. Implement parking to meet the expected demand of proposed development, with proof -of -parking for the difference between expected demand and City requirements. 3.6 Planting Intent: To build cohesiveness, plantings should recognize patterns that are larger than individual sites. Plymouth's City Center should promote a seamless landscape between public spaces (streets) and pri- vate spaces (sites), with a recognition of significant natural landscape patterns. Strategies: Require that the dominant tree species on each site match the species of street tree (east/west street take precedence for sites with two frontages). Blend the boundary area of sites adja- cent to the spine with 'wetland' land- scape materials, as used in the devel- opment of the spine. Plant shade trees in parking areas to provide shade over (25]% of the parking area (including connections to the spine) within [15] years. City Center Design Guidelines City of Plymouth, Minnesota 1' I+i••I I I ; i' i 1 1•I' 1 r` , i.1.l1. II.. Significant landscaped areas should be used within parldng areatoreducetheapparentexpanseofpavementThesespaces should connect between the building and the spine, if the site isadjacenttoit. Parking should be located at the interior of a site; parking shouldnotoccurbetweenabuildingandthestreet. Plants chosen for individual sites should talo cues from the planting patterns of the street. A 'seamless' landscape results -- one that fits the land c.` the City Center and one the brings a sense of unity to develcrment within the center. 4-B-13 3.7 . Elements Intent' Development components other than buildings also play a role in the aesthet- ics of the center. In Plymouth's City Center, these elements should be of a scale that is oriented to pedestrians, with recognition of how those elements affect people in cars. Strategies: Require signs to be Incorporated into the facades of buildings, not extending past the roof line and not projecting. more than 12' beyond the plane of the facade on which it Is located; allow pylon signs only along the Highway 55 frontage. Discourage buildings that are designed as signs; encourage signs that can be understood by pedestrians. Provide pedestrian scale light fixtures at walkways, gathering spaces, .building fronts and entries(not higher than 15 feet); provide lighting in parking areas no higher than 25 feet. Encourage other pedestrian features, especially at building entries and areas near the spine. City Center Design Guidelines City of Plymouth, Minnesota Y i` f With cars moving slowly on the streets and buildings placed dd"se to the street, the need for large, 'billboard' signs for busi- nesses is eliminated. Signs on awnings, as an integral part of the building, orin windows orient to pedestrians and cars. Site elements, such as lighting, should be of a scale that is com- fortable for people in areas where pedestrian activity might be expected. 4-B-14 4.1 Building Character Intent: Plymouth's City Center is a place of commerce and community —ideas cen- tered on people; the architecture of its buildings should reflect this focus on people. Buildings should be commer- cial, not residential; more permanent than transitional; and more expressive than 'formulized Strategies: Encourage individual expression ,but develop continuity with elements that result in a unified, compatible center. Require that buildings be oriented to the street activity as well as the activity in the parking areas. Avoid designs that rely on fashion; encourage designs that are timeless and will not become obsolete with age. Require developers to demonstrate how the building relates to its neighbors. 4.2 Integrity Intent: Buildings of Plymouth's City Center should be designed to create an endur. ing complement to the community. Buildings should be developed to lend a sense of permanence, not because of their size, but due to the way they are conceived and constructed. Strategies: Base building design on `found' charac- teristics of their site in the City Center, not on a franchise formula (roof pat- terns, corporate colors or similar ele- ments). Create detail that is an integral part of the architecture, not a series of applied elements (such as canopies, 'plastic' awnings, clocks or towers). Require the developer to demonstrate how the building is a benefit to center, not just the use within the building. City Center Design Guidelines City of Plymouth, Minnesota 4 0 Design of Buildings v, Even though buildings of the center will be diffemt, they should respect the character, scale and proportions of adjacent build- ings. This consideration will yield a compatible set of buildings, with a unity that builds identity for the City Center. r L In a center where all buildings are designed with consideration of their integrity as a structure, the center works as a whole without anyone building calling out for attention. Each is made better by the relationship it has with other buildings, and City Center becomes the destination. 4-B-15 IN ffilmE Even though buildings of the center will be diffemt, they should respect the character, scale and proportions of adjacent build- ings. This consideration will yield a compatible set of buildings, with a unity that builds identity for the City Center. r L In a center where all buildings are designed with consideration of their integrity as a structure, the center works as a whole without anyone building calling out for attention. Each is made better by the relationship it has with other buildings, and City Center becomes the destination. 4-B-15 4.3 Massinq/Densi Intent: The City Center area should be one of the most intensely developed parts of the community, and. the density will fos- ter pedestrian activity. More massive buildings should be expected, but their size should not prevent them from relat- ed strongly to the street or from becom- Ing attractive components of the center. Strategies: Use air, not land when creating build - Ings in the City Center. Keep tall buildings close to the street, but require that upper floors be stepped back to prevent canyon -like streets. Articulate large buildings to reduce their apparent size; modulate their facades to provide for additional interest to long buildings. 4.4 Composition Intent' Every building in the City Center does not have to be the same. Development should be guided to provide enough lati- tude for creativity while simultaneously weaving a common thread through each design. Strategies: Avoid large blank exterior surfaces; articulate facades, especially with win- dows, to create visual interest from the street. Establish a strong base and top for multi -story buildings, with middle layers that are more simple. Articulate the tops of buildings to avoid box' -like images; encourage building tops that reinforce their commercial nature (prohibit sloped roofs). Provide entries to buildings that are visi- ble, or at least obvious, from the street. Integrate mechanical systems into the architecture of the building City Center Design Guidelines City of Plymouth, Minnesota Buildings with more than two levels will be stepped back fromthestreetatat: t ratio. Articulation (giving emphasis to architectural elements, and the Interval at which the elements occur) and modulation (variations in the face of a building) are important in creating a building thatprovidesinterestfromthestreet. M ,o{ .iib k a Vr6d wquaL am*= a*.. oliva. t r r 17 r —r r r r r UM , a AM* rrrrrrr-rrr- ..T b Ifct k-1 b A'R'C Buildngs of the center should not be the same, but should be encouraged to explore within a set of general 'organizational codes.' Articulate facades at regular intervals to provide greater visual interest. Use elements such as lighting, trees, windows, awnings and entries to achieve a well -articulated facade. 4.5 Materials Intent: It Is Impossible to guarantee that all buildings would be well-designed simply because high quality materials are required. In Plymouth's City Center, creativity should be promoted, utilizing materials that are enduring, timeless and well -detailed. Strategies: Define a list of desired and undesired materials for buildings in the City Center; allow develoPers to deviate from the list only when they demon- strate (visually and verbally) that the proposed design Incorporates materials in ways that are compatible with the proposed use and the City Center as a whole. Require that buildings be constructed and maintained in ways that promote longevity; require developers to submit a schedule of anticipated building main- tenance/replacement and projected life cycle costs of major building materials with building plans. City Center Design Guidelines City of Plymouth, Minnesota Building Materials Desired Undesired Materials that are easily Non -durable siding materialsmaintained, durable, and such as plywood, corrugatedattractiveatclosedistancesmetalorfiberglass, or otherfromtheviewofapedestd- materials that decay rapidlyanonasidewalk, for exam- when exposed to the ele- ple)• ments. Materials that have an Materials that have -no pat. attractive pattern, texture, tern•or relief, especiallyandqualitydetailing. when those materials areBrick, stone, or high quality applied to large wall sur - pre -cast concrete (colored faces. and textured). Simulated brick or stone. Metals that are matt finish Wood, except as accent and neutral or earth tone in materials or in elements that color, metals that are used are integrated with other for exterior walls should desired' materials. have visible corner mould- Mirrored glass, especiallyingsandtrim. mirrored glass that faces an Concrete enhanced with tex- active pedestrian street. turing, coloring, embossed Materials that represent cor- or sculpted surfaces, porate colors, patterns or mosaics or artwork. trademarks. Transparent glass. Brightly colored metal roof- Canvas awnings. ing or canopies. Concrete that is not enhanced as indicated under Desired Materials,' espe- cially pre -cast, tilt -up walls. Synthetic awnings, especial- ly awnings meant to be illu- minated from within. 4-B-17 Key: CumentOn-streetParkIng Proposed On -Street Parldng Wsting Traffic Slgrial Int Existing Bus Route wwo Average Daily Tiaf is Volumes J+ Sift Possible Roundabout rj Location Vehicular Entry Point High Volume) Vehicular Entry Point ibw Volume) I Plymouth City Center Streetscape Element Q Vehicular Circulation Analysis November 6, 1998 Multi and Single ramlly ResidentW rlymouth Creek Key: Elementary School Kull ftd Singlal Existing Concrete Sidewalk ftmuy/ Am a- Existing Bitutnlnous Trail C CC7 C7 Proposed Pedestrian Spine w an an as Proposed Trap Single family Realdeatial .f Pedestrian overlook Pedestrian Movement N c3c3Future Pedestrian Movement r O MIR ta l=-J Multi and Single Single ramily ramlly Residential Residential atutsa ane= a r.-ar 0 o a p - a Multi and O f Single family Residentlal-= \ Mult[fa 11 Ltt...J lit i lly Residential Single family i \` \•ti Residential Singlc FYmlly' \•• '•ti Cir / '+ Residential. i 1,, 11/14 r' r l\ ` , • Plymouth City Center _a Streetscape Element' Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Analysis Novetnber 6, 1998 r—v 4-B-19 d, ry Z r". C*O,AV Ma AW -n I< i Plymouth City Center Streetscape Element Visual Analysis November 6, 1998 4-B-20 Key: Sight Line View Terminus Major Sign (EYee-standing) Major Sign (On Building) 0 Temporary Sign Existing Screening D Screening Advised Thee Massing Change in Ground Elevation rV Loss of Street Edge Definition IN o eaaer wo 2 PUBLIC SPACE DESIGN GUIDELINES Develop a streetscape hierarchy Plymouth- Boulevard should be a parkway Vicksburg should be Plymouth's "Main Street Use* 36th Street as link from Vicksburg to Park Create lively streets Allow parking on the streets Avoid blank building facades Screen parking and service areas Reinforce pedestrian aspect of streets with street. trees, pedestrian lights and other pedestrian scaled amenities Pedestrian environment should be,comfortable, safe, convenient and accessible Implement traffic calming measures Require sidewalks from. all buildings out to public sidewalk Create pedestrian walkways through parking lots. Develop a strong streetscape Tie streetscape into the wooded areas on the east -and west side of the City Center Utilize. the same plant materials of the streetscape in private development plantings Plant shade trees in parking lots K Create usable open spaces within the City Center to encourage gathering and interaction Develop transit stops Create plazas at front of large private buildings a T F= Q0lio OkN"O ol/ / I A6 Ll i 4 1 d i I I I , 1T ID.TOr 01110/ o r TV O T T ra- IF If I rw. O&V161.6PY &W7 PLAN fw r•.....•... MILLc. c I—e 1,2617 1/ 116- i'le0-i7 CC (City Center) The intent of this classification is to provide the framework for development of a vital center serving the entire community, attracting residents for a variety of civic, cultural, entertainment, retail and recreation activities and providing a strong sense of identity for the City of Plymouth. This is a unique classification intended to provide for planned, unified development in the City Center area. Public streetscape elements, such as lighting, landscaping, pedestrian amenities and signage will be used to reinforce and strengthen the identity of the area. Guidelines and Criteria Minimum Area: City Utilities: Corresponding Zoning Districts: None Required in all areas CC -P (City Center -Public) CC -R (City Center -Retail) CC -RE (City Center-Retail/Entertainment CC -OT (City Center-Office/Technical) Types of Development: • Uses as described in Section 4.4.2 and Appendix 4-B Horizontally mixed uses Vertically mixed uses, including residential over commercial Development Location Criteria: • Unique location in the community as shown on the Land Use Plan Plymouth Land Use Plan — August 8, 2000 4-37 FEASIBILITY STUDY PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD PARKING BAY AND OVERLAY IMPROVEMENTS PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA CITY PROJECT NO. 1002 FEBRUARY 2001 I hereby certify that this report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota J4IW41 S. REG. NO. RONALD S. QUANBECK, P. E DATE: 4 a c-rr TABLE OF CONTENTS Conclusionsand Recommendations..........................................................1 Introduction........................................................................................ 2 Plymouth Boulevard Parking Bays and Overlay Improvements ..................... 3 Existing Conditions....................................................................... 3 Proposed Improvements................................................................. 3 TrafficConcerns..........................................................:....................... 4 EstimatedProject Schedule..................................................................... 4 EstimatedCosts................................................................................... 5 CostSummary ............................................................................. 5 Project Financing......................................................................... 5 FundingSummary ........................................................................ 6 Appendix A Cost Estimate LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE NO. TITLE FOLLOWING PAGE 1 Proposed Improvements - Plymouth Blvd. 6 2 Typical Section 6 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD PARKING BAY AND OVERLAY IMPROVEMENTS CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Conclusions drawn from studies and investigations are: 1. The proposed street and parking improvements are feasible, necessary and cost effective. 2. A combination of milling and overlaying is the best procedure by which to resurface the street. 3. The addition of parking bays is a feasible way to gain additional permanent parking and to calm traffic along Plymouth Boulevard. 4. The existing right-of-way is adequate to construct the proposed street and parking improvements. Based on these conclusions we recommend: 1. The proposed parking bay and overlay improvements for Plymouth Boulevard be constructed at an estimated project cost of $249,400. 2. Installation of new concrete curb and gutter and revision to the storm sewer system on Plymouth Boulevard from 34th Avenue to County Road 9 in order to facilitate the addition of parking bays along this segment. 3. Existing storm sewer structures be surveyed prior to construction to identify repair needs. 4. Surveys be conducted for Plymouth Boulevard from 34' Avenue to County Road 9 in order to design the project and develop construction drawings. 5. Assessments for the Plymouth Boulevard parking bays and overlay improvements be assessed to benefiting properties pursuant to the City's assessment policies. 1- INTRODUCTION The Plymouth Boulevard Parking Bays and Overlay Improvements Project investigated in this Feasibility Report includes a combination of parking bay installation and street resurfacing. Resurfacing preserves the initial investment and improves the street condition before it decays to a point requiring more costly reconstruction. Resurfacing activities include repairing pavement cracks and patching isolated distressed areas before the overlay is applied. Many of the transverse cracks will develop through the new surface of both resurfaced and reconstructed areas due to the temperature extremes of Minnesota. Continued routine maintenance such as crack filling will be required after completion of the rehabilitation. The proposed improvements are consistent with the City's Pavement Management Program. The 2000 Pavement Management Update stated that an overlay program will be started and focus on major streets such as Plymouth Boulevard as identified in the City's Thoroughfare Guide Plan. These streets generally have an adequate sub -base and typically require only resurfacing to substantially extend their service life. In 1995 Plymouth Boulevard was overlaid from Highway 55 to 36' Avenue as a part of the City's Street Reconstruction Program. In addition to the mill and overlay portion of this project, it is proposed that the outside thru lane of Plymouth Blvd. be converted to parking bays from the intersection of 34`h Avenue and the north City Hall parking lot entrance to 37' Avenue. Construction of the parking bays will implement one aspect of the streetscape concept for Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth Boulevard would be reduced to one lane of thru traffic in both directions where the parking bays are installed. It is believed that introducing these parking bays and reducing the number of duu traffic lanes along this portion of Plymouth Boulevard will have a slowing and calming effect on the traffic through the downtown focal area of Plymouth. This report discusses existing conditions and proposed improvements for Plymouth Boulevard and summarizes estimated costs for the proposed improvements. Figure 1 is a map showing the location and proposed improvements for the area studied in this report. A cost estimate breakdown is provided in Appendix A. 2- 31 r PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD PARKING BAY AND OVERLAY IMPROVEMENTS Existing Conditions: Plymouth Boulevard is a designated major collector in the City's Thoroughfare Guide Plan. Plymouth Boulevard was constructed in 1979 with two lanes in each direction separated by a center island which includes left turn lanes. The 22 -year old street was constructed with concrete curb and gutter and a 28 -foot width in each direction. Surface distresses such as expanding longitudinal and transverse cracks are evident in the area proposed to be milled and overlaid from 36 h Avenue to County Road 9. The area near 37th Avenue is beginning to exhibit block cracking. The only parking that currently exists along Plymouth Boulevard is located along the northbound outside lane from 36`h Avenue to 37 h Avenue adjacent to Lifetime Fitness and the City of Plymouth Ice Center. Temporary reflective barrels which require a great deal of maintenance and upkeep currently delineate this parking. Proposed Improvements: Figure 1 shows the proposed improvements for the project. The portion of Plymouth Boulevard from 36' Avenue to County Road 9 will receive a 1 1/2 inch bituminous overlay after milling the existing surface as shown on Figure 2. The City of Plymouth has developed a streetscape concept for Plymouth Boulevard as a part of the overall development of Downtown Plymouth. The addition of parking bays as proposed is one aspect of implementing this concept. Some streetscape improvements exist in the median and additional median landscaping and entrance signs are being considered. An additional project for ornamental street lighting has been approved. As shown in Figure 1, the addition of the parking bays would add an additional 95 parking spaces. This number does not include an estimated 22 parking spaces to be added by the recently approved Carlson Companies development along the west side of Plymouth Blvd. from 35' Avenue to 36`h Avenue. The developer will install these parking bays. Plymouth Boulevard will be reduced to one lane of thru traffic in each direction where the parking bays are installed. Right turn lanes will be added and the ism 3z r left turn lanes will remain to help with traffic flow in the one thru lane. As a consequence of the addition of the parking bays, minor improvements to the storm water drainage system are necessary with this project. TRAFFIC CONCERNS Traffic will be maintained on Plymouth Boulevard whenever possible during construction. Construction activities for the project will be staged to provide access to the area in general and minimize disruption to the connecting roads and driveways. Driveway access will be provided and coordinated with effected businesses along Plymouth Boulevard. The construction schedule will be set so that the project is completed before the June 23rd Music in Plymouth 5K Fun Run/Walk and the July Yh Music in Plymouth Events. Extensive use of Plymouth Boulevard and the newly constructed parking bays are anticipated for both of these events. ESTIMATED PROJECT SCHEDULE City Council receives the Feasibility Report February 27, 2001 and orders the Public Improvement Hearing Public Improvement Hearing March 20, 2001 City Council orders plans and specifications March 20, 2001 City Council accepts plans and specifications April 10, 2001 Advertise for bids April 11, 18, and 25, 2001 Receive bids May 2, 2001 Award Contract May 8, 2001 Begin Construction May 14, 2001 Construction ends June 22, 2001 4- q ESTIMATED COSTS Estimated project costs have been projected for all the improvements studied in this report. The costs include construction costs plus 10% for construction contingencies and, 20% for engineering, administration and legal. Itemized cost estimates are included in Appendix A of this report. The total estimated project costs are summarized below. The aforementioned accelerated schedule to complete the project before the Music in Plymouth Events is estimated to increase the construction costs by approximately 5 percent. If it were to be decided that the project could be placed on a more typical schedule starting and completing the project after the events, a cost savings on the bids could be expected. Cost Summary: Construction Cost 188,940 10% Contingencies 18,894 Subtotal 207,834 20% Eng., Legal & Admin. 41,566 Total Est. Cost 249,400 Project Financing: The cost of construction of improvements for Plymouth Boulevard from 34`h Avenue to County Road 9 as discussed in this report are to be funded through a combination of special assessments and City funds. Funding for the overlay portion of the project is included in the projections that the City Council approved as part of the 2000 Street Reconstruction Program update and with the 2001 budget. In accordance with the Street Reconstruction Assessment Policy the overlay work will be funded by a combination of special assessments and City reconstruction funds. The cost of installing parking bays along Plymouth Boulevard is proposed to be fully assessed to the benefiting property owners. The street overlay will be assessed in accordance with the assessment policy. The cost not assessed, about 65%, will be paid from Infrastructure Replacement Fund. Following is a summary of the proposed funding. 5- Funding Summary: Improvements Assessed Infrastructure Replacement Fund Total Parkin Bas 115,000 0.00 115,000 Street Overlay 48,362 86,038 134,400 Total 1 $163,3621 86,038 249,400 in R QNI cavMas xYnnPeort MWA r' n rARas mus Ar mom o ( IM91 Ajoll momF MT wr OMS• AVI PAIN= AM LAW TRAFFIC LANE ' LEGEND PARIIYW III -0I OUR• . IJU AND WERLAY XCRON PAINTED TURN LANE TWW LANE PLYMOUTH BLVD. PARKING BAY AND OVERLAY IMPROVEMENTS rpPROJECTLOCATIONMAP C.P. NO. 1002 FIGURE 1 EXIST. CONC. IC & G DETAIL A FULL WIDTH MILL AND OVERLAY DETAIL A MILL & OVERLAY 1-1/2" BITUMINOUS WEARING COURSE MN/DOT SPEC. 2340, TYPE 41 2357 TACK COAT BITUMINOUS LEVELING COURSE (AS NEEDED) MN /DOT SPEC. 2340, TYPE 31 2001 OVERLAY IMPROVEMENTS rp) TYPICAL SECTION MILL AND OVERLAY AREA 43 11 FIGURE 2 APPENDIX A mi PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD PARKING BAYS AND OVERLAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT COST ESTIMATE - C.P. NO. 1002 Overlay Item Unit Unit Price Quantity Overlay Cost Parking Bay Quantity Parking Bay Cost 02/19/01 Total Cost Mobilization L.S. 10,000.00 0.55 5,500.00 0.45 4,500.00 10,000.00 Traffic Control L.S. 10,000.00 0.55 5,500.00 0.45 4,500.00 10,000.00 Remove and Replace Concrete Curb (Overlay Area) L.F. 20.00 400 8,000.00 0 0.00 8,000.00 Remove Concrete Walk S.F. 4.00 100 400.00 300 1,200.00 1,600.00 Remove Concrete Curb (Parking Bay Area) L.F. 7.00 0 0.00 1050 7,350.00 7,350.00 Sawcut Bit. Pavement (Full Depth) L.F. 4.00 400 1,600.00 1200 4,800.00 6,400.00 Salvage and Install Sign Each 30.00 0 0.00 4 120.00 120.00 Salvage Sign Each 100.00 0 0.00 20 2,000.00 2,000.00 Connect Storm Pipe to Existing Structure Each 1,000.00 0 0.00 5 5,000.00 5,000.00 F81 Sign Panel Type C S.F. 30.00 0 0.00 140 4,200.00 4,200.00 Salvage and Install Casting Each 300.00 0 0.00. 2 600.00 600.00 Adjust Casting Each 200.00 5 1,000.00 1 200.00 1,200.00 Adjust Gate Valve Each 200.00 5 1,000.00 1 200.00 1,200.00 Agg. Base CL. 5, 100% Crushed Ton 10.00 100 1,000.00 300 3,000.00 4,000.00 Type 41A Leveling Course Mixture Ton 60.00 50 3,000.00 0 0.00 3,000.00 Type 41A Wearing Course Mixture (1'/:'') S.Y. 3.00 14000 42,000.00 0 0.00 42,000.00 Bitumimous Patch Mixture Ton 80.00 20 1,600.00 150 12,000.00 13,600.00 Tack Coat Gal. 1.50 1000 1,500.00 100 150.00 1,650.00 Mill Bituminous Surface (1 'NJ (Overlay Area) S.Y. 1.50 14000 21,000.00 0 0.00 21,000.00 1' Mill Bituminous Surface (1'/:") (Parking Bay Area) L.F. 1.00 0 0.00 1200 1,200.00 1,200.00 Crack Repair Type 1 L.F. 3.00 500 1,500.00 0 0.00 1,500.00 Crack Repair Type 2 L.F. 5.00 500 2,500.00 0 0.00 2,500.00 4" PE Street Draintile w/ Sock L.F. 5.00 0 0.00 200 1,000.00 1,000.00 12" RCP Storm Sewer - Class V L.F. 30.00 0 0.00 180 5,400.00 5,400.00 CB Type ST -2 L.F. 225.00 0 0.00 13 2,925.00 2,925.00 CB Type ST -5 (48") L.F. 250.00 0 0.00 15 3,750.00 3,750.00 CS Casting Type R -3067 -DL Each 350.00 1 350.00 3 1,050.00 1,400.00 MH Casting Type R-1642-1 Each 350.00 1 350.00 2 700.00 1,050.00 4" Concrete Walk S.F. 6.00 100 600.00 600 3,600.00 4,200.00 Concrete Curb and Gutter Design B618 L.F. 11.00 0 0.00 1150 12,650.00 12,650.00 Zebra Crosswalk White (3'X 6') Paint Each 15.00 60 900.00 50 750.00 1,650.00 Pavement Message (Rt. Arrow) Paint Each 50.00 0 0.00 6 300.00 300.00 Pavement Message (Lt. Arrow) Paint Each 50.00 6 300.00 0 0.00 300.00 4" Solid Line White - Paint L.F. 0.25 1000 250.00 2600 650.00 900.00 4" Broken Line White - Paint L.F. 0.25 3700 925.00 0 0.00 925.00 4" Double Solid Line Yellow - Paint L.F. 0.50 0 0.00 200 100.00 100.00 24" Solid Line Yellow - Paint L.F. 2.00 0 0.00 60 120.00 120.00 Commercial Fert. Analysis 12-12-12 Lb. 1.00 50 50.00 100 100.00 150.00 Sodding Type Lawn & Blvd w/ 6" Topsoil S.Y. 5.00 200 1,000.00 600 3,000.00 4,000.00 Estimated Construction Cost 101,825.00 87,115.00 188,940.00 10% Contingency 10,182.50 8.711.50 18,894.00 Subtotal 112,007.50 95,826.50 207,834.00 20% Engineering and Administration 22,401.50 19,165.30 41,566.80 Estimated Project Cost 134,409.00 114,991.80 249,400.80 Agenda Number: TO: Dwight D. Johnson, City Manager FROM: Laurie Ahrens, Assistant City ManagerfA---,, SUBJECT: Consider Future Study Sessions DATE: March 30, 2001, for City Council meeting of April 3, 2001 1. ACTION REQUESTED: Amend the list of pending study session topics and, if desired, establish future special meetings. 2. BACKGROUND: Attached is the list of pending study session topics, along with calendars, for the Council's use in scheduling future topics or sessions. Pending Study Session Topics at least 3 Council members have approved the following study items on the list) Joint meeting with EQC on Medicine Lake water quality improvements. late summer, videotape meeting). Bassett Creek Joint Powers Agreement draft. Joint meeting with school districts to discuss safety issues, traffic, future school sites, trends in population -- start with ISD 284. South Shore Drive safety improvements, including pedestrian patterns and Luce Line impacts, speed humps, and stop signs (late summer). Consider ways to minimize effects of exposure to second-hand smoke. Snowplowing (May). Quarterly check-in with City Manager (next in May/June). Other proposed study session topics: Hollydale golf course (Mayor Tierney) Disposition of houses along County Road 101 bought by the City (Mayor Tierney) OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS April 2001 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS COMMENCES - set clocks ahead 1 hour 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: City Center Streetscape Imp., parking bays on Ply Blvd., Police Training Room 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM SKATE PARK INFORMATIONAL MEETING, Plymouth Creek Cerner 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Medicine Lake Room 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 7:00 PM EQC, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PRAC, Council Chambers 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM BOARD OF REVIEW Council Chambers 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00PM HRA - Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD, Police Dept. Library 11:00 AM CITY EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION LUNCHEON, Plymouth Creek Center 22 21 24 25 26 27 28 7:30 AM LOCAL BUSINESS COUNCIL, Radisson Hotel 7:00 PM PACT - Bass Lake Room 6:30 PM MEDICINE LAKE WATERSHED EQC) SUB -COMMITTEE, Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 29 30 Mar 2001 May 2001 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake Room S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 27 28 29 30 31 modified on 3/29/2001 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS May 2001 Sunday Monday luesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 Apr 2001 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7:00 PM BOARD OF REVIEW RECONVENED), 8:00nNRIGHTS COMMISSIONREGIONAL 7:00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Council Chambers WORKSHOP,Plymouth Crook Centeroom MediRuLake 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 7:00 PMCOMMISSIOLN NICoNuGncil Chambers 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 5:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL TOWN 7:00 PM EQC, Council 7:00 PM PRAC, Council 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH PANDAS ICE SHOW AROUND THE 10:30 AM -4:00 PM PLYMOUTH HISTORY FEST, Parkers Lake Par` FORUM, Plymouth Chambers Chambers WORLD WITH THE Creek Center CHAMPIONS", 7:00 PM REGULAR Plymouth Ice Center 2:00 PM b 7:00 PM - PLYMOUTH PANDAS ICETHE WORLD WITHD COUNCIL THE CHAMPIONS-. MEETING, Council Chambers Plymouth Ice Center 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2:00 PM PLYMOUTH PANDAS ICE SHOW AROUND THE 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH TOWN 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, 7:00 PM HRA; Medicine Lake Rom WORLD WITH THE CHAMPIONS", Plymouth Ice Center Medicine Lake Room MEETING, Plymouth Creek Council Chambers 7:00 PM PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD. ry Dept. 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