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RSRD06039.2020 1 23 Lake Valentine R o a d 4 S n e l l i n g A v e 1 1 1 Lake Valentine Road Maintenance of front yard landscaping Driveway crossings Grading/retaining walls Overhead utility relocation Opportunities for boulevard separation Snelling Avenue North Maintenance of vegetative screening of residences Drainage/storm sewer/water quality Wetland impacts Grading/retaining walls Overhead utility relocation Opportunities for boulevard separation Issues Map Notes 1. Improve intersection crossing safety 2. Design intersection to facilitate future trail extension 3. Consider meander through Valentine Park 4. Consider intersection improvements to reduce crossing distance at CR E2 Proposed Trail Existing Trail Mounds View High School Valentine Lake Bethel College Design Considerations County Road E2 West A. PROJECT UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH The City of Arden Hills is seeking professional planning and design services for the construction of an off- road multi-use trail along Snelling Avenue North and Lake Valentine Road. The proposed trail will provide a convenient link for the Valentine Hills neighborhood and MVHS and complete a gap in the existing trail network between New Brighton to the west and County Road E2 to the south. The character of the corridor varies from Lake Valentine Road consisting of curb and gutter street with manicured front yards with landscaping and driveways to Old Snelling Avenue which includes a rural roadway with a more natural feel with Valentine Lake on one side and a thick vegetative screen abutting adjacent residential back yards. Valentine Park is situated at the intersection of these two segments. 7KHFRUULGRULQFOXGHVIHHWRIDYDLODEOHULJKWRIZD\ beyond roadway edges however some additional property acquisition may be necessary to construct the trail due to grading and drainage concerns. The construction of curb and gutter along with storm drainage infrastructure is envisioned along the Old Snelling Avenue segment to facilitate the trail. Our design approach will focus on the following key elements: Trail User Experience: We approach trail design from the perspective of the experience of anticipated users. 7UDLOZLGWKDOLJQPHQWVHSDUDWLRQIURPWUDIƄFVLJKWOLQHV and opportunities to create interest are all elements we consider as we develop alternatives for evaluation and testing. A successful trail design will not only provide safe and convenient connection, it will also provide an enjoyable experience. Intersection Safety: The trail includes six intersections with county and city streets. We will assess each intersection’s unique characteristics to develop options that enhance trail safety through improved sightlines, intuitive pedestrian ramp layout, and reduced crossing distances where possible. Being a Good Neighbor: With the exception of Valentine Park, the proposed trail will be constructed in front or back yards of established neighborhoods. We understand that the design needs to be sensitive to this fact and considerate of interests and wishes of the abutting property owners in order to be well received in the community. We will consider how design alternatives may impact or enhance abutting properties and communicate that information honestly and respectfully to the property owners. Connections to the Existing Network: The proposed trail includes connections to existing trails at four locations along the corridor. We will review existing pedestrian ramps at these locations and assess whether they comply ZLWKFXUUHQW$'$GHVLJQJXLGDQFH0RGLƄFDWLRQVWRWKHVH UDPSVZLOOEHLGHQWLƄHGLIDSSURSULDWHIRUFRPSOLDQFHRUWR provide better safety and trail alignment. Design Considerations