2013-01-23 Stantec Ltr. Re. CSAH21 Improvements Provided @ Worksession

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Page 2 of 5 b. Alternatively, you could undertake the full reconstruction with streetscaping at this time. However, that would involve property acquisition and building demolition (on the block between Main and Sorel). We recommend Option 2 —No Improvements. The roadway is Inadequate condition and is not in need of immediate repair. Choosing this option leaves us the most flexibility in the future. There would be no cost to the city for this section, if Option 2 is chosen. Heritage Street to Meadow Lane The county's current plan shows this area proposed as: • Two -lane urban section roadway • Right turn lanes • Ditch on the west side (even though there is curb and gutter) • Full reconstruction • Existing concrete walk on the east side would remain in place (or be replaced in -kind) We encourage the city to support the current design in this segment. The city maybe responsible for the cost of curb and gutter and its share of storm sewer in this area. Meadow Lane to Center Street The county's current plan shows this area proposed as: • Two -lane rural section roadway • Right turn lanes • 4' paved shoulders where there are no turn lanes Full reconstruction • No trails or sidewalks A previous version of the county's draft plan showed this area as urban section. We would still like to have the county explore this option for a number of reasons. • Minimizes impacts to adjacent properties • Allows the addition of trails /sidewalks in the future without property acquisition or re- grading. • Provides an urban, in -city environment which promotes traffic calming • Is more aesthetically pleasing (allows mowing) Our examination of making this area an urban section, without ditches, shows that the road must be lowered by about five (5) feet throughout this segment in order to eliminate the need for ditches. The county's plan already shows this area being lowered by I — 2 feet. Lowering the road by 5 feet causes driveways on the west side to become fairly steep and necessitates cutting the intersection at Center Street back about 80 feet or so. It appears that this area could be made into an urban section, without ditches. However, further, more detailed design is necessary to make sure this is the best alternative. We recommend asking the county to consider making this segment an urban section. Making this segment an urban section could add costs to the city for curb and gutter and storm sewer