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Concept Change #4 Comp Plan- Transportation 1994IfNorthwest Associated Consultants Inc. C U R B A N PLANNING• D E S I G N• M A R- K E T RESEARCH TRANSMITTAL RECORD DATE: 19 January 1995 TO: Elaine Beatty Larry Koshak Andy MacArthur FROM: Bob Ki rmi s VIA: (xx) Mail () Pick Up () Delivery () Fax NUMBER OF PAGES INCLUDING COVER: QTY OF DATED DESCRIPTION Comp Plan Amendment (Revised) Planning District 4 and Resolution Approving an Transportation Plan Amendment to Comp Plan. REMARKS: For consideration at the 23 January meeting of the City Council. RE: Otsego - Comp Plan: Planning District 4/Transportation Plan JOB NO: 176.08 - 94.20 5775 Wayzata Blvd. • Suite 555 • St. Louis Park, MN 55416 • (612) 595-9636•Fax. 595-9837 TO: FROM: DATE: RE: FILE NO: Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. U R B A N PLANNING• D E S I G N• MARKET R E S E A R C H Otsego Mayor and City Council Bob Kizmis 19 January 1995 Otsego -Comprehensive Plan: Transportation Plan 176.08 - 94.20 Planning District 4 Attached please find the following items relating to the Planning District 4 Transportation Plan: 1. Resolution approving a Comprehensive Plan amendment to establish a Transportation Plan for Planning District 4. 2. Comprehensive Plan amendment (text changes highlighted). This item is scheduled for City Council consideration on 23 January. pc: Elaine Beatty Andy MacArthur Larry Koshak 5775 Wayzata Blvd. •Suite 555 • St. Louis Park, MN 55416 • (612) 595-9636•Fax. 595-9837 •• • •"• 1 1 1 1 • 1 • 1" 1 • : LJ JZ§ W WAItZ§ K t AR Lit 0-ulb WHEREAS, Lhe City's Comprehensive Plan directs the following: 1. Define street system routings and connections in the undeveloped urban areas of the community. 2. Establish and develop a street system and necessary traffic control devices for the efficient movement of people and goods. WHEREAS, The City Council has determined that the preparation of a Transportation Plan for Planning District 4 (the boundaries of which are described in the Comprehensive Plan) is necessary to effectively guide future transportation system planning in the district and fulfil the City's transportation goals and objectives; and WHEREAS, on 16 November 1994, the Otsego Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider two alternative Transportation Plans for said Planning District 4 (Alternatives 1 and 2); and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has recommended that the City Council approve the Planing District 4 Transportation Plan Alternative 1 as illustrated on attached Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the recommendation of the Planning Commission is concurrent with the recommendation of City staff. WHEREAS, the Otsego City Council agrees with the fmdings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, that: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Otsego 1. The City Comprehensive Plan be and hereby is amended to include a Transportation Plan for Planning District 4 (Alternative 1) as graphically illustrated and described in text on attached Exhibit A. 2. A copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Wright County Highway Department for their records. These problems, however, have apparently been considered and are now being addressed through an organized improvement program. Through this phased approach, the City should be able to progressively attend to problems and eventually make system -wide upgrades. The maintenance and upgrade program is viewed as essential as the number of new streets continue to be built within the City. As a means of reducing long term maintenance costs to the City, Otsego should place a strong emphasis on quality street standard designs. Street Extensions The City should concentrate on the extension of streets in functional patterns. Future development within Otsego will have to move primarily in a southerly direction due to a number of natural barriers which surround the north, east and west sides of the City's residential core. Street extensions should continue in an orderly manner, generally from north to south, preceding actual development. Such an'extensional street pattern will make future development both physically practical and economically efficient by accommodating a phased future sewer and water connection. Orderly street extensions will also avoid having to go back and fill in areas bypassed by sporadic development. HiQhway Corridor Highway 101 is invariably the City's lifeline. The highway runs through the City from north to south and functions as the City's !'gateway". The corridor's access and visibility give Otsego a tool in which to project an image which is both progressive and vital. Within the next three to four years, the upgrade of Highway 101 to expressway status (four lane divided - limited access) is expected to be completed. Such action is positive from a safety perspective as well as economic development potential. This planned I mprovement calls for allowing only three points of local based traffic access which are to be located at County Roads 37, 39, and 42. As a method of adjusting to the upgrade, a 1111.1.4 ea s:>":c:<f;<>:>:sre::>:>trn:>,oCt:: o plan has been developed. ''l? p.. _ _ _ p p ....4..............::.::::::. . �:d��pc��''��Q plan would. accommodate desired development along the corridor by allowing a lot subdivision which would fulfill the area needs of prospective land uses. The City should monitor existing access points and note any need changes. As part of present planning for Highway 101's upgrade to expressway status, comments have been made that projected traffic volumes of 65,000 ADT by the year 2010 may warrant consideration of further improvement to freeway classification. It is expected that a freeway classification would lead to discussion of possible further access point limitations. The details and implications of such a modification have, however, not been adequately explored or discussed to date and as a result, the City is not in a position to address the implications of this speculative change. This issue, however, prompts a restatement of the City's policy that all three existing primary access points (County Roads 37, 39, and 42) with Highway 101 are to be maintained and there is need for continuing communication with MnDOT on the status of Highway 101. Should future upgrades of Highway 101 become a more real consideration, access and interchange land demands will be primary issues in which the City needs to be involved. Interstate 94 which bisects the City's southern corner is the largest carrier of traffic within Otsego, however, its remote proximity and access limitations impede Otsego's ability to exploit its visibility. As referenced in the Inventory section of this report, the City of Albertville has expressed a desire to construct a full interchange at the intersection of I-94 and County Road 19. Although such an improvement would lie outside Otsego's boundaries, it would have a significant impact upon that portion of County Road 19 which does lie within Otsego. If such an interchange is constructed, both the area abutting I-94 along with the County Road 19 corridor would become attractive areas for future development. Therefore, Otsego should monitor this issue and collaborate with the City of Albertville in the coordination of desired area land uses in the area. Collector and Arterial Streets The City has cited a serious need to define in advance the network of major "collector and arterial" routings which serve to provide logical and necessary access and connections from one part of the community to another. The lack of such a system has become a major issue in review of subdivision requests and in regard to appropriate access onto major carriers. Through a designated classification of streets as discussed in the Concept Plan of this report, future safety and function problems relating to access may be avoided. Aside from I-94 and Highway 101, Otsego has a number of designated collector and arterial streets which channel traffic from the City's residential areas to their intra-city and commuter designations. Kadler, LaBeaux, McAllister, Nashua and Odean Avenues lies as major north/south thoroughfares, while 60th, 70th, 80th, 83rd, and 97th Streets all lie as major east/west carriers of traffic. As noted on the Transportation Plan, several additions and/or changes have been recommended for Otsego's functional classification system. The proposed modifications have been prioritized to reflect need and urgency within the City. It should be stressed that many alignments are merely conceptual in nature and represent long term and preferred roadway alignments. 1. 85th Street. As shown on the Transportation Plan, an easterly extension of 85th Street has been proposed to intersect with County Road 42. In addition, the simultaneous vacation of that portion of River Road which lies between Page and Parrish Avenues has been proposed. Such a roadway extension will greatly improve the urban core's transportation patterns by providing a convenient roadway access to County Road 42 and relieving unnecessary congestion from the northerly County Road 42/County Road 39 intersection. The vacation of the said segment of River Road will eliminate three potentially dangerous intersections and will improve the developability orf adjacent lands. It should be noted, however, that the proposed vacated segment lies alongside an NSP transmission line. As such, future development in the area must be considerate of the line's location or investigate relocation possibilities. 2. Odean Avenue. Odean Avenue, while presenting average daily traffic volumes in excess of 15,000, should be reclassified from minor arterial status to collector status. According to the State's functional classification for streets and highways, minor arterial streets should be located on the edge of development and neighborhoods and should exhibit a spacing between roadways of 0.5 - 2.0 miles. Because Odean Avenue defies the intent of its minor arterial classification, it is recommended that it be redesignated to a collector status to better reflect its characteristics. 3. 964mh Street. 96th Street, which lies directly south of the County Park, shall ultimately extend westward to provide a direct link between Odean Avenue and County Road 42. Due to the proposed route's convenience and access to major activity centers, it is suggested that the route be redesignated as a minor collector street to more closely reflect its function. 4. Nashua Avenue. As shown on the Transportation Plan, a southerly extension of Nashua Avenue has been proposed between 60th and 77th Avenues. Such an extension of the roadway would create a number of advantages in the City's roadway system: o The roadway extension would provide,a more direct, high speed route between County Roads 37 and 39 and allow a convenient bypassing of the City's urban area. 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').\� N1�Y� h 111 •� \'Rt SN0 •�r `'v 4 TRANSPORTATION i I ass , - '45 I ,�lS� ��c� . REQUIRED CONCEPT PLAN i #024 `�� �. `? REQUIRED (TYP Z ; r-_m ., ! PLANNING DISTRICT 4 If -- !- :.� IZ7 m ..... . 11 14 toot em - D40Wd --- 1 V. mmo e'm- �- c`y f _ _ MIScsK5IPP1 �1 S"OgEs /3-C ..zDtTpN ; - �,,---�02� CITY OF VV'ml �-- / ' '' _ �• P TENTIAL RIGHT —I / RIGH OUT TSEGO i. 1 yy ` _ i A CESS TO CSAH N 39 is _ . '"%VV%sIPPI ON TI lI GRLAT RIVER ROAD - Mmm i -_ t•' RESTRICTED RETAIL CENTER see 04b 1..1� i _— _— -- -- _ ' IHIGuWAY ! - = ICOIv�MERCIAL '•`"' ••• ••••"" DISTRICT i I � , DISTRICT 4 District 4 encompasses the Highway 101 corridor stretching four miles from the City's southern border to the Mississippi River to the north. While largely undeveloped, the diversity of land uses I n this district are exceeded only by District 3. As discussed earlier, the pending upgrade of Highway 101 is likely to reinforce District 4 as the most visible area in the community. Currently the most prominent land use in the corridor is agriculturally related with crop and dairy farms accounting for the Largest land use allotments. Residential development, accounting for the largest area of developed land in the corridor includes a variety of residential densities with single family lots ranging in size from 0.5 to 5.0 acres. I The corridor also contains the City's only mobile home complex in the River Bend Mobile Home Park located near the intersection of Highway 101 and River Road. It should be noted that the mobile home park does operate on its own septic system and a westerly expansion of the park has been proposed. It should be noted that the referenced septic system does apparently have excess capacity. As such, an expansion of the system into the County Road 42/Highway 101 commercial area may be possible. The extent of the system's serviceability will, however, have to be determined through an engineering study. Existing commercial development within District 4 is located exclusively at the intersection of Highway 101 and River Road. Specifically, the commercial intersection is composed of an auto sales lot and a gas station food market. While the generalized land use map illustrates areas of commercial and medium/high density residential development, it must be realized that such intense uses are dependent upon the availability of public sewer and water service. As such, actual construction of the proposed uses must be viewed as somewhat conditional. This should not be construed to mean that commercial development is to be prohibited. It does indicate, however, that intense commercial development without provision for sanitary sewer must take steps necessary to ensure against potential soil contamination. Because the Highway 101 corridor is essentially the focal point of the community, care must be given to the type and quality of development which occurs within the district. Specifically, commercial development is suggested at the Highway 101 intersections at County Road 39 and 42 with medium/high density residential development proposed around the commercial area's periphery as transitional uses. Due to its proximity to the City's major population base, an ability to accommodate future sanitary sewer service and the existence of adjacent commercial uses, the County Road 39/Highway 101 area has been designated as the City's "primary" retail center. It must be realized that the City has a limited commercial demand. As such, it is in the City's best interest that the community's essential "downtown" be focused and condensed to serve its primary population base. While the Couits hwa 101 area does offer retail opportunities, Road 42/Hig Y o ulation has contributed to its proximity from the City s core p P limited classification as a "secondary" retail center. Highly nee hborhood/ highway commercia Co nt aRoadb37n indicated at the g f Hi hway 101 and Y intersection o g With commercial and medium/high density re�dCe t it being dependent on that this land be utilities are made sewer needs may be the City. public sewer and water se rese ble or it is demonstrat d tha availa an detrimental met without posing Y development is suggested ether public t a prof ect' s effects upon As the population of the City continues to g row, initiating an industrial tax base should be constderAs such mi t t snimportant to the community's economic developmen the District identify lands considered moboth access andlexposurel developmen . With Highway 101 providing h ualit 4 corridor must be considercon tru tib on location for hig q Y industrial development and In order to provide potential industrial sites which are flood free, it is suggested that design i Where the landslies beasonably along the west side of Highway 10 level and is generally removed fro antici atedl andustpially used p designation until future commercial developme ricultural zoning property should retain an ag such time when either public sewer and water are made availaberate it is found that such a development may sufficiently op without public connection. to ordinance standards, buildings utilized for human According area. Such habitation may not be constructed within a floodway rovided structures are, however, permitted within the flood fringe p riate flood proofing measures are undertaken. For the most approp i River floodway area follows the river's part, the Mississipp existing shoreline within testwabdebetweenrCounty hRoadu39 a d 85th however, extend slightly w in within the Street. As such, the majority of lands lY� g Mississippi River's 100 year floodplain are considered developable, rovided appropriate flood protection measures are undertaken. All P ro osals within the floodplain shall be subject to development p p and flood fringe detailed review with regard to floodway delineations. As shown on the Land Use Plan, potential industrial property has been desig nated west of Highway 101 between County Road o 3el urinate While such development will require some filflat, is afforded floodplain concerns, the area is relatively immediate urban excellent visibility, and is within thsingle,family development service area. To buffer western lying h density residential land from the said industrial uses, medium/hig use has been proposed along the western border of County Road 42. It must be reiterated that medium and high .density residential development should only be considered when public sanitary sewer service is made available. Of primary concern to the City is that the three major points of access to Highway 101 (County Roads 37, 39, and 42) be maintained in the future. Formalization of this policy has been prompted by present plans to upgrade Highway 101 to an expressway and also speculation that at some point in the future, a freeway classification may be considered for the highway. A freeway designation could conceivably generate proposals for the further restriction of access and most certainly would involve right-of-way expansions in interchange areas. The magnitude of such changes would be substantial and the City needs to stay in constant communication with MnDOT so as to stay abreast of the needs and status,of the highway and its future. --- - -- -- ----- ---I -11110 - - - 1 Will Mill Mill III, llilift1w--- 111 4111111111111W IS W IV SUMMARY OF DISTRICT 4 RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Major commercial expansion and the provision of medium/high density residential should be reserved, but development is not recommended until future public sewer and water service is made available. 2. All proposed development shall be subject to conformance with applicable floodplain and Wild and Scenic River District regulations. 3. The medium and high density residential land uses proposed in this district should be viewed as transitional in nature between commercial and single family residential land uses. These also provide a means for a varied housing market within Otsego. 4. The City encourage the development of a Highway 101 frontage road plan. 7. The City adopt performance standards relative to commercial and industrial development to ensure that future projects are built and maintained to the highest possible standards. S. The City establish suitable sites for commercial and I ndustrial development to enhance Otsego's ability to promote economic development. Otsego, Minnesota 1000' 0 15001 25001 HC;.;:.. sit ^... YAI pAT C: SEPTEMBER 1989 FOTL• Ti" YI.I q Iyl II If "WRONG 1'1111`OUI O-lT A1C SffO M01 U 1ALD W WA I*K CAI K ASVILYCx17 AR( WOU CD. Primary Retail Center Secondary Retail Center Restricted Retail Center Planning District •PROPOSED LAND USE A . ; Agricultural LD• - Low Density Residential MD Medium Density Residential. HD . High Density Residential NC , • Neighborhood Commercial HC - Highway Commercial I - Industrial P -Park/Public Facility NATURAL FEATURES ' Q FloodplainJWetlands, ®- Steep Slopes . - Tree Massing ... • - Wild and Scenic District Boundary Map illustrates approximate locations -subject to detailed review at time of proposed development PREPARED BY: �orthwest Associated Consultants, Inc. it Ir111H 151 .t;t�Abtt MI Ab L 7. HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL HIGHWAY COMMERICIAL DISTRICT < TRA NSP OR TA TION CONCEPT PLAN PLANNING DISTRICT 4 4 CITY OF 'OTSEGO ON TfIE GREAT RIVER ROAD "no 1000 SCALE IN FEET H.�tn 3 It #f_ 3 n Ajj PFR_N.' C KK r4o. DATE DESCRIPTION APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF PROPOSED MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREETS Mimiiimiliiiml APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF FUTURE LOCAL STREETS PROPOSED LAND USE BOUNDARIES (SEE NOTE BELOW) NOTES: Proposed land use boundaries were approximated utilizing the City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan (September, 1991). 'Roadway locations shown are schematic in nature only i are Intended for use in planning purposes only. RESTRICTED RETAIL CENTER RE STRICTED IL I LRETA T ....... .... HIGHWAY •COMMERCIAL IDISTRICT TRANSP OR TA TION CONCEPT PLAN PLANNING DISTRICT 4 \4 ALTERNATIVE NO. I P TENTIAL RIGHT —I / RI(A CESS TO CSAH Nq. 39 iliv SIPPI S RES —PRO SED ,DDITION I Ah S TAT CONS LICTED FRON AGE RO D CR S r Z7T ft Lm,: ss;Ssipz: SHCRES 7*,h AD-r)ITICN HI6_HW'_A_Y_ COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ............ < 7—, INDUSTRIAL Z_� DISTRICT z PROPOSE' HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT 17 CITY OF UT ozSEGO ON THE GREAT RIVER ROAD ,nr C, 1000 IHakanson VAn en n E 1 16-!4 PkF_N_ACCMMEKT5 Tdv. op TE OESCRIPTION LEGEND APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF PROPOSED MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREETS APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF FUTURE LOCAL STREETS .......... PROPOSED LAND USE BOUNDARIES (SEE NOTE BELOW) NOTES: Proposed land use boundaries were approximated utilizing t1jo city of Otsego Comprehensive Plan (September, 1391). Roadway locations shown are schematic in nature only are Intended for use in plannirv.g purposes only. �x SiJ < #047 1043 P L;� Z RESTRICTED • RETAIL CENTER ...... ... . �7 C13 IHIG W iCO MERCIAL I .......... DIST ICT Hakanson Anderson Assoc., Inc. January 19, 1995 Mr. David Licht NAC 5775 Wayzata Blvd, Suite 555 St. Louis Park MN 55416 222 Monroe Street Anoka, Minnesota 55303 612/427-5860 Fax 612/427-3401 Re: Planning District No. 4 Transportation Plan - City of Otsego Dear David: Per the request of the Otsego City Council, Hakanson Anderson Associates, Inc. has performed additional analysis for the above referenced project. This work is supplemental to the report dated January 6, 1995 which was previously submitted to your office. The additional work examines the area of land located southwest of the proposed Lefebvre Watershed District easement and northeast of CSAH42 from 85th Street NE to Highway 101 . The study area is depicted on the attached exhibit. Land uses in this area appear to be evolving into commercial/industrial applications. Presently, four residences and two home extended businesses exist in this area. The majority of the land is located above the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation. A portion of land located adjacent to Highway 101 is located below the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation. A considerable amount of land also lies above the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation adjacent to Highway 101 which should allow for development without significant flood related hindrances. The primary concern related to development of this area lies in access issues to CSAH42. Access to CSAH42 is expected to be limited to 1 /4 spacing for public streets and 1 /8 mile spacing for private drives. Individual access permits will be reviewed by the County with emphasis on potential accesses to internal public roads. Presently, there are 11 access points to CSAH42 from 85th Street to Highway 101 from this area. These access points are currently utilized for entrances to residences and as field entrances. We anticipate that as the land use changes to commercial or industrial, the County access requirements will be enforced. Engineers Landscape Architects Surveyors Page 2 January 12, 1995 The attached exhibit depicts a conceptual access plan to CSAH42 for this area. The southern portion of this area could be accessed off of the proposed Quaday Avenue. Joint access could then be utilized to serve the remainder of the properties. The accesses shown would meet the 1 /8 mile spacing requirements. We feel it is a workable solution in limiting the accesses to the required spacings. Under a scenario such as this, the number of access points in this area would be reduced from 11 to 4. The land area depicted may not be develop as presented. This report is only intended to serve as a guide for reviewing future developments in this area. The concept of limited access must be considered as a key issue when reviewing future development plans for this area. Please review the enclosed exhibit and do not hesitate to call if there are any questions or concerns. Sincerely, HAKANSON ANDERSON ASSOCIATES, INC. Kevin P. Kielb, PE /mlc cc: Honorable Mayor & Councilmembers Elaine Beatty, Clerk/Zoning Admin. / Andy MacArthur, Radzwill Law Office✓ Larry Koshak, Hakanson Anderson File: OT325 ze (' s`qt e (ohs) .� ;�•. � -- IL 1.•. •� \ _ � O � � \ ° �•� � ` �1 \ '62 m _..--� � � / %�i o \ I/�i� � � 500 0 / 04\ , � ' �.� %/ SCALE IN FEET �'-�,;; /' :''• LEGEND '" ' CONCEPTUAL FUTURE ROADWAY WATERSHED BOUNDARY — — — — -- SUBDISTRICT WATERSHED BOUNDARY CONCEPTUAL. LOT�UNES 5.0 ac CONCEPTUAL LOT SIZES 861.9 APPROXIMATE REGULATOR( FLOOD PROTECTION ELEVATION (0-2) REGULATORY FLOOD PROTECTION BUILDING AREA DEPTH BELOW ELEVATION X 861.9 CONCEPTUAL ROADWAY ELEVATION � CONCEPTUAL STORM WATER FLOW DIRECTION �,;,� CONCEPTUAL STORM SEWER MANHOLE LOCATION ANO STORM SEWER MAIN LOCATION °h � ��� } �j1 � J \ i ! sate � �� II (0-1) � t I / �� \ 1 / \ II I �II �. \1 I'� I III �. �� � I. I art' �� i � pet.4t� ao m 1 1 \ ji .II � �° 0 seta ° '�\ �` ��, 1� ,•,~ ` \� ' ae m I eefA 1` i �i eeias � �'" ao m r. � �- '::.;i: (z..t4) , _ ass (s-4) ' 1 �� �, 4,o m - \_ �,� . \ � � e6°1D ae m � - eet.a ,� (���" � Ra.ocArEn , TO WADAI°' . �, j ��. ° i SUPPLEMENTAL EXHIBIT � Hakanson PLANNING DISTRICT N0. 4 '� Anderson COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL AREA ■ ■ ■ ASSOC.,InC. CONCEPTUAL Engineers, Surveyors 6 Lnndsc°pe Architects DEVELOPMENT 222 Monroe Street, Anokn, Hinnesotn 5530� 612-427-5860 FAx 612-427-3401 MRD.DWG � � � ' �� I � �,jrrl;: 222 Monroe Street Anoka, Minnesota 55303 612/427-5860 Fax 612/427-3401 January 6, 1995 Mr. David Licht, Planner Northwest Assoc. Consultants, Inc. 5775 Wayzata Blvd. Suite 555 St. Louis Park, MN 55416 RE: Planning District #4 Transportation Plan, Otsego, MN Dear David: At the request of the Otsego City Council, Hakanson Anderson Associates, Inc. has performed the initial research into determining the feasibility of developing the commercial/industrial area associated with Planning District No. 4 in Otsego, Minnesota. This is intended to substantiate the conceptual location of roadways as shown on the proposed amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan. The information presented in the following report details our findings relative to development of land which is at or below the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation of the Mississippi River in this area. The City's Comprehensive Plan depicts this portion of Planning District #4 as being developed as Highway Commercial and Industrial in the future. The plan also states that the industrial uses will most likely be smaller, dry industries with a small number of employees. Our study will be based upon the assumption of light industrial uses, such as showrooms, offices, etc. will be developed in this area. Commercial uses are anticipated to be consistent with typical Highway Commercial developments. Exhibit A of this report depicts the future roadways in this area as shown on the proposed amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan. An important roadway consideration is the future accessibility of CSAH42. Based on traffic volume and conversations with the Wright County Department of Highways, CSAH42 is expected to be classified as a Major Collector Street. Access to CSAH42 will be limited to 1/4 mile spacing, or 1440 feet. The total length of CSAH42, from CSAH39 to TH101, is approximately 1.4 miles. This allows for a maximum of 5 access points to CSAH42. Five access points would not be enough to allow for individual lot accesses to CSAH42. The roadway layout shown on Exhibit A appears to be a viable option to providing access to Planning District No. 4. Engineers Landscape Architects Surveyors Exhibit A also depicts a conceptual lot layout for Planning District No. 4. Approximate lot sizes, approximate Regulatory Flood Protection Elevations and approximate fill requirements are shown for each lot. The lot sizes shown are intended to be conceptual only. These lots may be split or joined, as required, to accommodate future lot size needs. A further discussion of Exhibit A will occur later in this report. Several approaches were performed to analyze the different aspects of developing this area. Our study approached developability from four distinct views: 1. A total cost to develop a group of lots. 2. The additional costs which may be required to develop lots which lie below the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation. 3. The costs required to place structures of varying sizes on lots which lie below the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation. 4. The costs required to place structures on lots with varying depths below the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation. Several assumptions and cost estimates were used in our study. They will be discussed below. One of the driving factors requiring that a further analysis of Planning District No. 4 be performed was an October 19, 1994 letter written by the MRD Commercial Plat Engineer. The letter describes site grading costs associated with developing property in the northeastern corner of Planning District No. 4. The development analyzed in the letter was the proposed MRD Second Addition. The proposed MRD Second Addition lies directly west of TH101, directly south of CSAH39 and directly east of the proposed Quaday Avenue. Because of the similarities in analysis between this report and the 10/19/94 letter, we feel it is important to briefly discuss issues brought forth in the letter. Also, to provide continuity in this report, we will utilize the same area as described in the 10/19/94 letter for our analysis. Issues of concern related to the 10/19/94letter are as follows: • The letter states that any structures built on these lots must be above the 100-year flood elevation of 861.0. As a point of clarification, per the City of Otsego's Zoning Ordinance, structures must be placed at or above the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation. The Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation is one foot above the 100-year flood elevation, or elevation 862.0 in this case (see Exhibit A). If a structure is constructed on fill, the fill must extend to 15 feet beyond the limits of the structure and at or above the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation. Vehicular accesses must be at a minimum elevation of 860.0 for these lots. Parking lots must be constructed so that the parking area is not inundated by more than two feet, unless a flood warning system is available. Parking lot elevations should therefore be at elevation 859.0. 2 • A Letter of Map Revision will be required by FEMA to remove areas filled to above the 100-year flood plain elevation from the special flood hazard area category as depicted on the FIRM maps. The fee for this study is listed as $20,000 in the 10/19/94 letter. Based upon the estimated average response time as listed on the required FEMA forms, an average engineering rate of $60 per hour, and the required FEMA fees for application review and actual map revision, we have estimated that the FEMA study will cost approximately $1,700 for the four lots depicted on Exhibit B of this report. • The letter estimated that topsoil removal and respreading, soil corrections and turf establishment will cost $0.50 per cubic yard for the site. We feel that a more conservative estimate of $2.00 per cubic yard should be utilized for this study. • Soil analysis fees of $5,000 and borrowed structural fill (compacted -in -place) costs of $4.00 per cubic yard will be carried through from the letter to our report. The area to be conceptually developed for this analysis consists of approximately 16.5 acres and lies immediately east of the proposed Quaday Avenue, immediately west of Highway 101 and immediately south of CSAH39 (see Exhibit B). Utilizing a minimum frontage of 200' at the building setback line, we determined that a maximum of four lots could be developed if no roadways were constructed interior to the site. The configuration shown on Exhibit B depicts three four acre lots and one four and a half acre lot. Building setback lines are depicted on Exhibit B also. We do not anticipate the presence of wetlands on this site. The area is presently utilized for agricultural production. The National Wetlands Inventory Maps do not indicate wetlands existing in this area. The Wright County soils survey indicates the soils are not predominantly hydric, but that they may have hydric inclusions. Existing low areas or depressions should be examined more closely at the time of development to verify that wetland areas do not exist on this site. The soils investigation performed for this report was limited to research of the Wright County Soils Survey prepared by the Soil Conservation Service. Soils in this area are primarily Becker loams with smaller portions of Hubbard sandy loams and Alluvial land present. Becker loams generally are classified as A4 soils from 0-28 inches of depth and as A-2 or A-3 soils from 28- 48 inches of depth in accordance with the AASHTO Soil Classification System. Hubbard sandy loams are generally A-2 soils from 048 inches of depth. Alluvial soils vary and must be examined from site to site. A-2 soils are generally excellent to good for subgrade uses. A-4 soils are generally fair to poor for subgrade uses. As a conservative approach to our analysis, we will assume that all A4 materials will be removed from the site. A conservative estimate that 2 feet A A4 material exists across the entire site will be utilized in this study. A more detailed soils investigation may indicate that a portion of the A-4 soil could be utilized for on -site fill. This should be reviewed more closely at the time of construction. 3 A building footprint of 10,000 square feet was utilized for the analysis. Parking areas were analyzed assuming an average of one parking stall per every 200 square feet of building area. This equates to 50 spaces per building. Utilizing City Zoning requirement, a parking lot area of approximately 14,000 feet' would be required. We have preformed our analysis utilizing several different approaches. The first approach analyzes the cost involved in developing the lots and includes the following: 1. Roadway assessment based on frontage 2. Soil analysis fees 3. FEMA study 4. Topsoil removal, replacement and revegetation 5. Structural fill placement and site grading 6. Septic drainfield installation We have also reviewed the project to determine costs which may be incurred because a lot is located below the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation. Costs incurred which may be incurred because these lots lie below the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation are: 1. FEMA study 2. Additional soil analysis fees 3. Structural fill placement 4. Waterproofing the septic/drainfields Septic drainfields were analyzed utilizing designs in accordance with Minnesota Rules Chapter 7080 for alternative systems within flood plain areas. The designs and associated estimated costs assume that no "wet industries" will be constructed at this time. The drainfields are sized only for domestic uses within the commercial/industrial structures. Commercial and industrial type uses which will have significant wastewater flows additional to the domestic flows will most likely incur costs beyond those listed in this report. Roadway assessment costs are based upon the current City of Otsego assessment policy associated with MSA streets. These costs include assessment fees associated with storm sewer construction. Costs utilized in our study are described below: ITEM Roadway Assessment Soil Analysis Fees FEMA Study Topsoil Removal, Replacement and Revegetation Structural Fill (compacted -in -place) Septic Drainfield Installation COST $65.00/FF $5,000 $1,700 $2.00/CY $4.00/CY Varies As a note of comparison, roadway assessment costs and septic drainfield costs were not included in the 10/19/94 letter. All costs depicted throughout the study are presented in 1995 dollars and should be utilized accordingly. Costs which may be incurred, but were not analyzed include but may not be limited to: land acquisition costs, City processing fees, park land dedication, water well construction, engineering fees and possible assessments other than for the roadway. A cost analysis for development of the four lots depicted on Exhibit B is as follows: Table 1 ITEM 1 LOT 2 LOT 3 LOT 4 1. Roadway Assessment ($65.00/FF) 025 L$l $11,570 $20,410 $165835 2. Soil Analysis Fees $ 1,250 $ 1,250 $ 1,250 $ 1,250 3. FEMA Study $ 425 $ 425 $ 425 $ 425 4. Topsoil Removal $10,800 $ %940 $ %940 $ 8,780 5. Structural Fill $20,240 $3%360 $38,760 $343800 6. Septic Drainfield $ 9,000 $ 91000 $ %000 $ %000 TOTAL COST $53,740 $71,545 $79,785 $71,090 Table 1 depicts costs associated with development of roadways, drainfields, excavation and overhead costs. The total cost for all lots is approximately $276,000. For comparison to the 10/29/94 letter from the MRD Commerical Plat Engineer, the roadway assessment cost and the septic drainfield cost must be deducted from the $276,000. This leaves a total amount of approximately $179,000 for comparison against the $320,000 estimate presented in the 10/29/94 letter. Developing land located below the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation will be more costly than developing lands located above the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation. Table 2 depicts our estimate of costs which would be incurred by a developer for developing land located below the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation. These costs represent a portion of the costs listed in Table 1. The costs are estimates for comparison to a lot of similar size located above the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation. On -site borrow material for use as structural fill is assumed to be available on lands located above the Regulatory Flood Protection EleVation. E Table 2 ITEM LOT 1 LOT 2 LOT 3 LOT 4 1. Additional Soil Analysis Fees $ 750 $ 750 $ 750 $ 750 2. FEMA Study $ 425 $ 425 $ 425 $ 425 3. Structural Fill $12,140 $31,905 $31,305 $28,215 4. Additional Septic Drainfield Costs $ 4,000 $ 4,000 $ 4,000 $ 4,000 TOTAL COST $17,315 $37,080 $36,480 $33,390 The costs listed in Table 2 assume that similar topsoil conditions would exist in other developable areas. An estimated $124,000 in additional costs would be borne by the developer to develop the entire 16.5 acre parcel to the parameters listed earlier in this report and as depicted on Exhibit B of this report. Based upon the structure size of 10,000 SF, an average additional cost of $3.10 per square foot of building pad area would be incurred by the developer. The third analysis performed in our study examines the costs for placing structures of different sizes on the lots in Planning District No. 4. Structure sizes of 5,000 SF, 10,000 SF, 20,000 SF and 30,000 SF were analyzed. We utilized Lot 3 as shown on Exhibit B of this report for placement of the structures. Exhibit C depicts grading associated with placement of a 5,000 SF building. Exhibit D depicts placement of a 10,000 SF building. Exhibit E depicts placement of a 2000 SF building. Exhibit F depicts placement of a 30,000 SF building. The following table depicts costs associated with placing various sized structures on Lot 3: Table 3 Structure Roadway Assessment Soil Analysis FEMA Study Topsoil Removal Structural Fill Septic Drainfield TOTAL Cost* Per Sr 53000SF $20,410 $ 1,250 $ 425 $ 8,740 $33,320 $ 85000 $72,145 $14.43 10,000SF $20,410 $ 13250 $ 425 $ 9,940 $38,760 $ %000 $79,785 $ 7.98 20,OOOSF $20,410 $ 1,250 $ 425 $14,740 $55,400 $25,800 $118,025 30,000SF $20,410 $ 1,250 $ 425 $19,480 $69,920 $33,200 $144,685 * Indicates cost per square foot of building pad area. Roadway assessment costs, soil analysis fees and the FEMA study costs are anticipated to remain essentially the same independent of structure size. Septic drainfield costs were estimated assuming that mound system construction and floodproofing would be required. The 20,000 SF and 30,000 SF buildings were of such size that a hydrogeological study may be required to determine the long term acceptance rate of the soil for drainfields. We have assumed that this study would be required for the larger two structures and estimated the cost of the study to be $10,000. This becomes perhaps the most important point brought forth in this study. Structures over 12,000 SF in size and businesses which generate wastewaters other than domestic flows may require similar studies be performed. A strong need for a sanitary sewer collection and treatment system exists in this area. Growth in this area may be impeded by the lack of such a sanitary sewer system. Almost 25% of the cost of placing larger structures on these lots will occur due to septic drainfield requirements. The final analysis performed in this study involves constructing buildings on lots which are at varying levels below the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation. Planning area #4 consists of various surface elevations and depths above and below the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation. Utilizing the City's aerial topography maps, we have depicted the following categories of lots relative to the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation: l . Areas which are at or above the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation. 2. Areas which are 0' to 2' below the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation. 3. Areas which are 2' to 4' below the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation. 4. Areas which are 4' to 6' below the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation. 5. Areas which are 6' to 8' below the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation. Exhibit A depicts conceptual lot layouts and approximate Regulatory Flood Protection Elevations associated with the lots. The lots contain buildable areas which fall into one of the three following categories: 1. Lots which contain buildable area at or above the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation. 2. Lots which contain buildable areas which are 0' - 2' below the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation. 3. Lots which contain buildable areas which are 2' - Al below the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation. Lots which fall into category 1 are considered buildable without flood protection. 7 We analyzed cost of construction for the various categories of depth listed above. The same parameters utilized for Lot 3 on Exhibit B were utilized in this analysis. The following table depicts our findings: Table 4 Depth Below Reg. Flood Roadway Soil FEMA* Topsoil Structural Septic TOTAL Cost*** Elevation Assess Analysis Study Removal Fill Drainfield COST per SF Above $20,410 $ 750 N/A $ 9,940 $ 7,455** $ 5,000 $43,555 $ 4.36 0' - 2' (average V) $20,410 $ 1,250 $ 425 $ %940 $21,700 $ %000 $62,725 $ 6.27 2' - 4' (average Y) $20,410 $ 1,250 $ 425 $ 9,940 $38,760 $ 9,000 $79,785 $ 7.98 * Assumes group development. Fees for individual lots may be less than this amount. ** Assumes borrow area is available on -site. *** Indicates cost per square foot of building pad area. The above report details our analysis of Planning District No. 4. The figures presented should be utilized by your office to aid in determining if development of this area, as a commercial/ industrial region, is feasible. Please review the information presented above. We would appreciate any comments regarding the relationship between development of the Commercial/Industrial area as it pertains to the above listed information. If you have any questions, please call. Sincerely, HAKANSON ANDERSON ASSOCIATES, INC. 1 Kevin P. Kielb, P.E. cc: Elaine Beatty, Clerk/Zoning Admin. Mayor & City Council Members Andy MacArthur, Radzwill Law Office t �' Lawrence G. 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(0-2) BUILDING AREA DEPTH BELOW --2.0 a 8620 887-0 REGULATORY FLOOD PROTECTION r) - (ABOVE) ELEVATION ./4.7 ac 5.0 ac t 81 8112-0 X 861.9 CONCEPTUAL ROADWAY (2-4) (0 -2) ELEVATION V 2-1 Jac m CONCEPTUAL STORM WATER 9, L FLOW DIRECTION (ABOVE) 4" zq ac 0 CONCEPTUAL STORM SEWER MANHOLE LOCATION AND STORM SEWER MAIN LOCATION (ABO 50 cc If 861.9 861.9 (2-4) c &41 (0-2) 2.1 a 8619 j(ABOVE) 0 ,ZO.OD 5.0 861.8 (0-2) it ill-1 a 861.7 7.2 cc 2 acN 8e1j (2-4) (ABOVE)l I SM% 0 5.0 cc 0 861.7 (G-2) C11 0 cc ----------- --- ----- J (ABO`<E1950.00 It, MS* O-w r - .1 c A.0 06 5.8 cc j j 861.6 J, III, (0-2) fill 'N, 1 5.0 cc 4 cc. 861.5 .0 861.5 (0-2) (2-4) �7 r7 5.0 ac 4'0 8611�0 861.4 0.5% (2�4) (2-4) 71 ko W.0 5.0 ac 861.2 (2-4) 400 0 400 0.5% SCALE IN FEET mw 861.0 5.5 ac (2-4) \ k EXHIBIT A 0 0 PLANNING DISTRICT NO 4 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL ARE OH I I A (,If lull - - ------- CONCEPTUAL SLOPE (GREA DEVELOPMENT 0 REVISED 01/09/95 PWPOSED QUADAY AVENUE `tSKADM) �Ji Hakanson Anderson tl 5 Assoc.,Inc. cD III Ill Engineers, Surveyors & Landscape Architects 222 Monroe Street, Anoka, Minnesota 55303 612-427-5860 FAX 612-427-3401 _ I / x 6692 x 069,2 ► ► x 0691 IXI ` x 868,9 1 866 x 370,5 x 069, I ► 867, •J►xl X 8785 ` ` 870A 064,1 � ► 863b x 865.0 \ I I x 865.3 O X 9593 \ / x 064,9 037.3 � 63,SI I' II x 850 x 4.5 ac & 939a 870.5 x 8632 \ x 864,9 ego x J I a* Few and 9.2 670A k I` pokleve X ° r 4.0 cc X 869 -9645 x x 85& Iis $00 so x9 A \ 1 I• ago 1111111661108 869,3 : ::,l x 06 .,.. .,.Dead I rq I q I p .4 1 1..,,. x, 869.3..,.as 5 6 be X Bfil%U e4 I X 8673 1 x 869d X 86966 r / x 900 11 1 1 p•, x 85 / 1 I( 865A x 8692/ / . 74 1 ` X 867.E x 839,y d::: ►eal so x X 06 X 867,4 / x 8682 / / ` III ► !/ / \ / Oe� ..,• V l x 86&6....� x 8631 x 863.3\ 1 x 867.4 r � -- \ 4 X m 8G6.3 X 865.1 \ `. x LB x 86U ► x 862.E I x 865.3 I I / 861.9 x 8631 / o X ► / 1 / v 866,2 0 x e66.3 �n i � x 865,7 / 1 x 862.6 �•3S1 x 8602 \\ � x 060,5 X x 860A Bx 3 / \\\ X 602 \\x 8\ �\ X 0" x 9,5 X 839b \ \\\ e \\` x e59.5 X 9 \\ \\\ • ( x 8572 x 8391 $\\\ \ \ + x 3 x 059, ,. 4.0 cc \V X 858A / �\ 4.0 acmilk \ x • \ X 857 \ �� \ X 9571 9691 x,, \0. x 1 x 862,8 ��859,9 X 05791 I I x 86" 200 0 200 SCALE IN FEET LEGEND CONCEPTUAL SEPTIC DRAINFIELD LOCATION CONCEPTUAL BUILDING PAD -' g CONCEPTUAL PARKING LOT FUTURE ROADWAY (QUADAY AVENUE) - -- - - - CONCEPTUAL CONTOURS - - - EXISTING CONTOURS 20 CONCEPTUAL LOT NUMBER - CONCEPTUAL BUILDING SETBACK LINE EXHIBIT B CONCEPTUAL FOUR LOT DEVELOPMENT Hakanson —p Anders n ■ Assoc.,,Tnc. en8neers, s,rveyors L lcndscnpe Architects 222 Monroe Street, Anoka Minesota 55303 612-427-5860 FAX 612-427-3401 A- - CONCEPTUAL -. CONCEPTUAL CONTOUR (TYP) STRUCTURE Al8s9� VA^C 8S9 t! / 'VA N I s � . 9 00 -�-iCONCEPTUAL � -j PARKING LOT 11 � 00 40) i $ k CONCEPTUAL BUILDING SETBACK LINE 100 0 100 SCALE IN FEET k 8s89 k k 8S9 EXHIBIT C CONCEPTUAL LOT 3 5,000 SF STRUCTURE Halkanson An ersgQn 7 Assoc.,Inc. ErQvw rs, surveyors L Londsmpe kifttects 222 Name street Hooka, MY *-U 5mm 612-427-5060 FAX 612-427-3401 1 ' &59 L r00> oQ ' & 9 00 w �. 0 ' Uz ...� ...� woo ' Z 00 �UU 06 9591 0"191>� =mom MONO ' CONC T AL CONCEPTUAL PARK LOT 'lWAr - STRUCTURE "Now om"m I -1 I CONCEPTUAL BUILDING J SETBACK LINE 100 0 100 SCALE IN FEET k S9S k k &S09 k k 959� EXHIBIT D CONCEPTUAL LOT 3 10,000 SF STRUCTURE HoIonson Anersn 1 Assoc.,,Tnc. Enpkieers, Surveyors 6 Landscape Architects 222 Monroe Street, Anoka, Mbmsota 55303 612-427-3860 FAX 612-427-3401 k 8s91 CONCEPTUAL STRUCTURE k $ CONCEPTUAL CONTOUR (TYP) k _ k s9s k ✓' CONCEPTUAL PARKING LOT CONCEPTUAL BUILDING SETBACK LINE k 8S0 k 859� EXHIBIT E CONCEPTUAL LOT 3 20,000 SF STRUCTURE Hakanson AndersoQn 1 Assoc.,inc. ErgtKer a, Surveyors L Landscape Arclkhcts 222 Marro¢ Street Anoka MMnesota 55303 612-427-3860 FAX 612-427-3401 �zz k 8SB6 CONCEPTUAL CONTOUR (TYP) CONCEPTUAL k STRUCTURE �s 9'> k s9S CONCEPTUAL PARKING LOT 04 c� 8 9 00 I '4 :-k: 1 ammm woo Gomm CONCEPTUAL BUILDING SETBACK LINE 100 0 100 SCALE IN FEET 0 k �589 k k 859� EXHIBIT F CONCEPTUAL LOT 3 30,000 SF STRUCTURE Hal0anson Anaaers n 7 Assoc.,nc. Enprwers, Su vor" & Landscape Ardwtects 222 Monroe street Anoko, Mwwsota 55303 612-427-5860 FAX 612-427-3401 o�,`NN�orq Fy rOF TR November 29, 1994 Minr ;ota Department of Transportati( Metropolitan Division Waters Edge Building 1500 West County Road B2I k I lip , Roseville, Minnesota 55113 it L _. Kathleen Poate, Director Rogers Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 95 Rogers, MN 55374 Dear Ms. Poate: Commissioner Denn and I want to thank you for the opportunity to have met with you to share common concerns and to find ways to achieve our goals of providing a safe and efficient transportation system serving Rogers. Enhancing the safety of the present system will best be accomplished by the reconstruction of T.H. 101 to its ultimate 4-lane divided section. To this end, after internal review of available resources (personnel and money), it appears that with a concentrated, focused effort that the letting date on the remaining segments of T.H. 101 could be advanced from a June, 1996, date toLFeb_ ruarv. 1996i The completion and opening of this corridor will then become the Fall of 1996, rather than the summer of 1997 as previously planned. �— �yr1v,Q y2'r��tic,rJ/ Our Traffic Engineering staff will also review other elements of this corridor to determine whether any short term or interim enhancements could be made without detracting from our goal of an earlier bid letting and opening. With our advanced contract date, we do not believe that it would be sensible to install temporary traffic signals, since they would be in operation for such a short time. I have asked Mr. Richard Elasky, Assistant Division Engineer, to contact you to arrange a meeting in December, 1994, to discuss and answer your questions on the operation of the long term improvement. Kathleen, you will find along with this letter a listing of members of the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) as you requested. Thank you again for your concern and cooperation. Sincerely, ce114 YzAr Charles A. Siggerud, P.E. Division Engineer cc: Commissioner James Denn Gary Eitel, City Administrator, City of Rogers Elaine Beatty, City Clerk, City of Otsego - 8899 Nahua Ave NE, Elk River, MN 55330 Steve Peaslee, Township Administrator, Hassan Township - 25000 Hassan Pkwy, Hassan Township, MN 55374 Sherry Berning, Township Clerk, Frankfort Township - 12239 - NE 42nd Street, St. Michael, MN 55376 An Equal 01)portunity Employer ME�110RANDUI\1 TO: — FROM: DATE:. RE: _ Dan Wilson David Licht 20 December 1994 Otsego - Comprehensive Plan - Planning District 4/Transportation Plan FILE NO,: 176.08 - 94.20 In conjunction with the Otsego land parcel configurations and District 4. This is primarily and is projected for commercial � ° •n•0 r. /. U ,� � ♦ � � ' . • • • • • City Engineer's office, we are evaluating circulation, development costs of the Comprehensive Plan - Planning the area located east of TH 101 and County Road 42 and industrial development. A primary concern of this area relates to the feasibility of developing these lots bordering TH 101 which are within the floodplain (flood fringe) area. In the attached letter from the City Engineer, site improvement costs including those generated by the floodplain requirements are calculated. Based upon the informa- tion provided, I am requesting your professional opinion on the feasibility and salability of these parcels for development. Due to varying opinions which may surface on this issue, I would appreciate some comparative analysis along with a documented statement from you. As this matter will be reviewed by the City Council during the first week in January, receipt of your comments is needed by 29 December. Please call if there are questions or further background information is required. Should I be unavailable, Bob Kirmis can also be of assistance. pc: Larry Koshak Kevin Kielb Elaine Beatty Andrew MacArthur 5775 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 555 �t%(����1XL���'XX•�1�"��� • MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55416 WHITE ORIGINAL YELLOW - FILE COPY PINK C FILE Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. U R B A N PLANNING DESIGN MARKET R E S E A R C H TRANSMITTAL RECORD DATE: 12 December 1994 TO: Elaine Beatty Larry Koshak Andy MacArthur FROM: Bob Ki rmi s VIA: ()Mail ()Pick Up (x) Delivery ()Fax NUMBER OF PAGES INCLUDING COVER: QTY OF DATED DESCRIPTION 1 Resolution Planning District 4.Transportat 1 Comp Plan Amendment REMARKS For consideration at the 12 December meeting of the City Council. RE: Otsego -Comp Plan Amendment: JOB NO: 176.08 - 94.20 Planning District 4 Transportation Plan 5775 Wayzata Blvd. •Suite 555 • St. Louis Park, MN 55416 • (612) 595-9636•Fax. 595-9837 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ESTABLISH A rRA.NSPORTATION PLAN FOR PLANNING DISTRICT 4 WHEREAS, the City's Comprehensive Plan directs the following: 1. Define street system routings and connections in the undeveloped urban areas of the community. 2. Establish and develop a street system and necessary traffic control devices for the efficient movement of people and goods. WHEREAS, The City Council has determined that the preparation of a Transportation Plan for Planning District 4 (the boundaries of which are described in the Comprehensive Plan) is necessary to effectively guide future transportation system planning in the district and fulfil the City's transportation goals and objectives; and WHEREAS, on 16 November 1994, the Otsego Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider two alternative Transportation Plans for said Planning District 4 (Alternatives 1 and 2) 0 and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has recommended that the City Council approve the Planing District 4 Transportation Plan Alternative 1 as illustrated on attached Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the recommendation of the Planning Commission is concurrent with the recommendation of City staff. WHEREAS, the Otsego City Council agrees with the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission. that: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Otsego 1. The City Comprehensive Plan be and hereby is amended to include a Transportation Plan for Planning District 4 (Alternative 1) as graphically illustrated and described in text on attached Exhibit A. 2. A copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Wright County Highway Department for their records. PASSED this day of 1994. ATTEST: BY: Jerome Perrault, City Clerk CITY OF OTSEGO BY: 2 Norman F. Freske, Mayor II Mays \ I CUL-DE-SAC vd: 024 / /, z r REQUIRED (T' co - MISSISSIPPI I� C'ORES /3-C .,-- TON i^ � TRANSPORTATIO N CONCEPT PLAN � 0 PLANNING DISTRICT 4 ' i�4 ALTERNATIVE NO 1 CITY OF UT TSEGO 6th DDITION i �� _� PRO SED ON THE GREAT RIVER ROAD - -� -- — �" �/ STAT CONS UCTED �_��\\ = FRON AGE RO D 31,RT-EI- ACRES (i i` '-E 8_'ch MISSISSIPD. (� Z SMCR=S -'th ADDITICN t HIGHWAY I� COMMERCIAL DISTRIC , z f I� • .. ....�.. / . :. .. s < INDUSTRIAL - DISTRICT , - '� -- -- --- PROPOSED —_ . DRA A --- EASE? E j — a L_ I iii HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL / - HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT _ \ I P TENTIAL RIGHT -I / RI( A CESS TO CSAH N . 39 SIPPI I i 1� ,or 0 SOC 1000 SCALE IN FEET Hakanson An en n 1 11-16-99 CIIANGEO LOCATION 01` FUTURE STREETS VCR NAC�MM KK _ _ tJO. DATE DESCRIPTION B� s LEGEND �= APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF PROPOSED n MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREETS ��1•� APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF = FUTURE LOCAL STREETS .......... •,••••••• PROPOSED LAND USE BOUNDARIES (SEE NOTE BELOW) i 5.4 NOTES: Proposed land use boundaries were approximated utilizing the City of Otsego Comprehensive Plan (September, 1991). Roadway locations shown are schematic in nature only an, are intended for use in planning purposes only. j Fc F.,� • C,�C f✓# 047 ... I........... BEND G � - \\\ C<� RESTRICTED RETAIL CENTER I �HIGF{IWAY CO ERCIAL "" DIST ICT I I ! I I � i gp In k 222 Monroe Street Anoka, Minnesota 55303 612/427-5860 Fax 612/427-3401 September 8, 1994 Honorable Mayor & City of Otsego 8899 Nashua Avenue Otsego, MN 55330 City Council NE Re: Transportation Concept for District #4 of the Comprehensive Plan Dear Mayor & Council Members: Hakanson Anderson Associates, Inc. is proposing two alternative concept plans for vehicle transportation in the District #4 planning area of the comprehensive plan. We have reviewed this matter with the City Planner who provided a number of options for us to consider. In the area north of CSAH39 and east of CSAH42, the street pattern was modified from the original shown to the Council. The plan was modified to account for different zoning districts which are anticipated to develop in this area. The MSA designation would remain the same from,Park Avenue to 96th Street. Access to CSAH42 from the east would be limited to Park Avenue, 94th Street and 96th Street. South of CSAH39, the only difference between the two alternatives is the location of Quaday Avenue intersection with CSAH42 south of 85th Street. 4e offer the following discussion of the two alternatives to consider: Alternate No. 1 - This alternative shows the MSA street location as originally depicted in the MSAS Needs Study. The roadway connects to Quaday Avenue to the south. This location will provide a major intersection with CSAH42 in this proposed commercial area. The focus of the traffic movement should be to this intersection upon complete development of the planning district. This routing joins with Quaday Avenue to the south and continues the proposed access road from CSAH36 in Frankfort to 88th Street and CSAH42. Engineers Landscape Architects Surveyors Page 2 September 8, 1994 The problem with this route is the potential crossing of wetlands and a creek. The creek is the primary drainageway for the Lefebvre Watershed. Current wetland mitigation on this type of crossing could mean the construction of a bridge to span the creek. Although a bridge would be an eligible MSA cost, it would utilize significant MSA funds to construct. Loss of wetland due to road construction would also require replacement in the watershed which could be another additional cost. Alternate No. 2 - The intersection �r:ith CSAH42 in this alternative I s shown to be opposite.the Otsego Elementary School access. The route shown on Alternate No. 2 exhibit would not cross any known wetland nor the creek at this point. A drainage easement and drainage swale would have to be acquired and completed in the future. This alternative crossing would be far less costly in terms of environmental mitigation costs. The school itself is buffered from CSAH42 by one residential property, the City's well site and the school's athletic fields. This intersection may not present a safety issue for pedestrian traffic, however, a conflict between the anticipated high volume of commercial vehicles and school buses at one location may be of concern. This roadway configuration also leaves a large parcel of property in the southeastern. section west of TH101 and north of CSAH42 without collector street access. Both of the alternatives show the easterly extension of 85th Street to Quaday Avenue looping south and then back easterly to intersect with Quaday Avenue. This extension could be eligible for designation as a MSA street. Should either or both of the two routes of Quaday Avenue discussed above become unacceptable locations, the extension of 85th Street east of CSAH42 could become the MSA link necessary to complete the required loop to qualify for MSA designation. The only street access east of CSAH42 onto CSAH42 south of CSAH39 and its intersection of TH101 will be at 88th Street, 85th Street and Quaday Avenue or as shown on Alternate No. 2. We also must consider the presence of existing single family, farm and business accesses. Any access that would create a high volume of traffic must be directed ultimately to a street access. The area west of TH101 and south of the creek and east of Quaday Avenue will need to be reviewed at a later date pending more complete development plans. Page 3 September 8, 1994 Street pattern in future platted areas, will need to be addressed at the time of platting. If the MRD Commercial Park plat developers continue with platting one parcel at a time it may be necessary for the developer to build private access streets for property without access to 88th Street/Quaday Avenue. This approach to platting is not recommended due to the uncertain location of future streets, utilities and drainage facilities. However, in the case of the MRD commercial park, the existence of a development moratorium in the Lefebvre watershed causes platting limitations. The transportation concept plan provides the city with a guide to street locations and traffic circulation along with utilization of the MSA designated access roads. We prefer Alternate No. 1 over Alternate No. 2 because it offers the continuance of the access road concept along the length of TH101 through the City. The technical issues of the creek and wetland crossings may be able to be addressed with a different prospective in the future when the extension is needed. The location of the intersection of Quaday Avenue with the CSAH42 as shown in Alternate No. 2 presents some negatives. The location of the intersection is very close to the school and the proposed roadway would have to cross residential property east of CSAH42. We would recommend the Council adopt the Alternate No. 1 concept plan and, if so chooses, first have it reviewed by the planning commission. If this document is to amend the comprehensive plan, a hearing may be necessary prior to adoption. Please be advised on this matter by the city attorney and planner. If you have any questions, please contact me. Yours truly, HAKANSODI1 DERSON ASSOCIATES, INC. ence/G. �Koshak, P . E . Enclosures cc: Elaine Beatty, Deputy Clerk Bob Kirmis, NAC Andy MacArthur, Radzwill Law Office �� File: OT325