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HomeMy WebLinkAboutUntitled (4) • • INC CNORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS COMMUNITY PLANNING - DESIGN - MARKET RESEARCH IIC [E OWL: 21 January 1998 JAN 2 2 1996 Stillwater Amoco 14738 60th Street No. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 - RE: Oak Park Heights - Lighting Requirements FILE NO: 798.04 • Dear Sir/Madam: In June of 1997, the City Council authorized a review of site lighting for locations within the community that were perceived to create glare beyond the allowances of the lighting regulations found in the Oak Park Heights Zoning Ordinance. The Council was concerned about the amount of glare and how it affects surrounding residential properties and public roadways. The lighting regulations require that all site lighting be arranged to deflect light away from any adjoining residential zone or from public streets. Any light or combination of lights which cast glare on a public street shall not exceed one (1) foot candle (meter reading) as measured from the center of an abutting street. The Council employed Engineering Development Network, Inc. to measure the light levels and found that the lighting at your site exceeds the allowances of the ordinance (see attached). 5775 WAYZATA BOULEVARD, SUITE 555 ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA 55416 PHONE 612 - 595 - 9636 FAX 612595 - 9837 E-MAIL NAC@WINTERNET.COM • S Stillwater Amoco Page Two We, as planning consultants for the City of Oak Park Heights, request that you take action as soon as possible to correct the lighting and glare issues at your place of business. Any new fixtures will be required to comply with the updated Lighting Ordinance adopted in October of 1997. A copy is attached. The Oak Park Heights Building Official, Jim Butler (439-4439) and myself will be willing to work with you on your lighting plan, but request compliance in at least 90 days. Please call if you have questions or would like to set a meeting to discuss. NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC. Scott Richards Senior Planner pc: Judy Holst, City of Oak Park Heights Jim Butler, City of Oak Park Heights 1 • • , N NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS INC COMMUNITY PLANNING - DESIGN MARKET RESEARCH • 21 January 1998 Mr. Tim Bockman St. Croix Car Wash 5900 Osgood Avenue No. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 RE: Oak Park Heights - Lighting Requirements FILE NO: 798.04 Dear Mr. Bockman: In June of 1997, the City Council authorized a review of site lighting for locations within the community that were perceived to create glare beyond the allowances of the lighting regulations found in the Oak Park Heights Zoning Ordinance. The Council was concerned about the amount of glare and how it affects surrounding residential properties and public roadways. The lighting regulations require that all site lighting be arranged to deflect light away from any adjoining residential zone or from public streets. Any light or combination of lights which cast glare on a public street shall not exceed one (1) foot candle (meter reading) as measured from the center of an abutting street. The Council employed Engineering Development Network, Inc. to measure the light levels and found that the lighting at your site exceeds the allowances of the ordinance (see attached). The light meter readings on Osgood Avenue were of specific concern in that they were well beyond what is allowed per the ordinance. 5775 WAYZATA BOULEVARD, SUITE 555 ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA 5541 6 PHONE 6 1 2 - 595 - 9636 FAX 61 2 - 595 - 9837 E-MAIL NAC@ WINTERNET.COM a Mr. Tim Bockman Page Two We, as planning consultants for the City of Oak Park Heights, request that you take action as soon as possible to correct the lighting and glare issues at your place of business. Any new fixtures will be required to comply with the updated Lighting Ordinance adopted in October of 1997. A copy is attached. The Oak Park Heights Building Official, Jim Butler (439-4439) and myself will be willing to work with you on your lighting plan, but request compliance in at least 90 days. Please call if you have questions or would like to set a meeting to discuss. NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC. f Scott Richards Senior Planner pc: Judy Hoist, City of Oak Park Heights Jim Butler, City of Oak Park Heights 01/12/98 MON 15:15 FAX 6126399089 KINKOS ROSEVILLE 0 002 • • EDN Engineering Development Network, Inc. July 7, 1997 Ronald M.Wilmer, P.E. President 821 Raymond Avenue, Suite 130 Mr.Michael Robertson St. Paul, Minnesota 55114 City Administrator (612) 659-9580 A Fax (612)645-8757 City of Oak Park Heights 14168 N. 57th Street Box 2007 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 • Re: Site Perimeter Lighting Intensity Study Three Existing Retail Sites Oak Park Heights, MN Dear Mr.Robertson: We completed our survey of the exterior site lighting last week at the designated following three retail sites: Stillwater Amoco Station-60th Street&Osgood Avenue St. Croix Car Wash-59th Street& Osgood Avenue Stillwater Ford-Lincoln-Mercury-60th Street& Stillwater Boulevard • Owners and/or managers were contacted at all sites,and they were most cooperative in having their site exterior lighting fully illuminated including signage during hours of complete darkness as we requested. Light levels were measured in "footcandles" using a Gossen Panlux Electronic 2 light meter whereby light levels as low as 0.1 FC may be measured on a 2 FC full scale. All measurements were made at ground level. Direct glare/brightness observations are strictly qualitative based upon Illuminating Engineering Society standards and criteria. Study results were compared with criteria stated in the City Ordinance on Page 15-7 Article 7 titled Glare as they were applicable. • We are submitting our report of the study findings enclosed with this letter. The report describes each site lighting system and presents site perimeter light levels and surrounding area direct glare/brightness observations and comments. We believe the study and report results, in general, satisfactorily cover the subject matter as we discussed. ' Please advise if you have anyquestions or if we may be of any further service in the future. Very truly yours, Ronald M. Wilmar P. E. enc. / /-/ 01/12/98 MON 15:15 FAX 6126399089 KINKOS ROSEVILLE UJ003 • • EON Engineering Development Network, Inc. p X82Raymond Avenue, Suite 130 St. Paul, Minnesota 55114 • July 7, 1997 Site Perimeter Lighting Intesity Study City of Oak Park Heights, MN Introduction A study was conducted during June 1997 to measure site perimeter light levels,observe exterior lighting direct glare/brightness and compare their compliance with City Ordinance Glare criteria at the following sites: • Stillwater Amoco-60th Street&Osgood Avenue St. Croix Car Wash -59th Street& Osgood Avenue Stillwater Ford-Lincoln-Mercury -60th Street& Stillwater Boulevard • Lighting Systems Site exterior lighting systems are as follows: Stillwater Amoco - Service 15' height canopy dropped lens lights(24) -25 ` poles with "shoebox" dropped lens fixtures (2) • (fixtures tilted to 45 degrees off horizontal toward site front) St. Croix Car Wash - Service 15' height canopy dropped lens lights (24) - 20'pole with dropped opal lens tilted fixtures (1) -Building mounted north floodlight (1) Stillwater Ford, -25' poles with "shoebox" flat lens horizontal fixtures (23) Lincoln,Mercury -25' poles with "shoebox" flat lens horizontal fixture& 14' height floodlights directed onto the site(7) -Building mounted flood lights(N/S/W sides) (8) Light Levels Site perimeter light levels(FC- Footcandle) at ground levels,as compared to 1FC maximum at center line of street, were as follows: Location Property Line Street Center Or Curb Line(FCC Line(FC) Stillwater Amoco - Front 60th Street 0.8 to 5.0 0.5 to 1.2 • West Property Line 0.5 to 1.5 N/A East Property Line 1.7 to 5.3 0.3 to 1.5 Rear Property Line 0.1 to 9.0 N/A St. Croix Car Wash - Front Osgood Avenue 1.5 to 15 0.5 to 4.0 South Property Line 0.5 to 1.5 N/A North Drive Line 1.0to4.0 1.0to1.5 Rear Property Line 0.5 to 2.0 N/A Phone: (612) 659-9580 Fax: (612)645-8757 01/12/98 MON 15:16 FAX 6126399089 KINI{OS ROSEVILLE Z004 • Page 2 July 7,1997 Location Property Line Street Center Or Curb Line(FC) Line(FC) Stillwater Ford, - Front 60th Street 5.0 to 10 0.5 to 1.0 Lincoln,Mercury West Street Line 1.1 to 1.7 0.3 to 0.5 East Property Line 0.5 to 15 N/A South Property Line 0.1 to 1.5 N/A GlarelBrightness Direct glare and brightness from exterior lighting as observed at the site perimeters, roadways and adjacent.properties were noted as follows: Stillwater Amoco -Canopy dropped lens lights were very bright with intense direct glare in all directions. - Canopy individual light fixture brightness and direct glare was quite intense from the adjacent property and maintained a relatively high brightness at longer distances from 0.1 to 0.25 mile. -Canopy lighting appeared that it could present an potential objectionable glare to oncoming vehicles on Osgood Avenue. -Pole"shoebox"light fixtures have a 45 degree forward tilt toward the front of the site,but glare/brightness was absorbed by the canopy lights. St. Croix Car Wash - Canopy dropped lens lights were extremely bright with very intense glare in all directions. -Canopy individual light fixture brightness and direct glare was very intense from the adjacent property and maintained a relatively high brightness at longer distances from 0.1 to 0.5 mile including the SE nearby housing complex. - Canopy lighting appeared that it could present an intense glare to oncoming vehicles on Osgood Avenue. -Canopy lighting did extend beyond the property lines and illuminated adjacent buildings to the SE including a church and housing. - North building mounted floodlight is directed at 60 degrees above horizontal and may present direct glare to north drive vehicles. -South pole light fixtures lighting and glare is fairly well contained on the site. Stillwater Ford, -25'poles with multiple"shoebox"lights have flat horizontal lens Lincoln,Mercury with low brightness and moderate glare at the site perimeter/street and minimal glare from adjacent properties. -Pole mounted 14' height floodlights are directed away from the street with negligible direct glare to roadways and adjacent property. -Building mounted N/W/S floodlights serve areas close to the building and are a substantial distance from the property lines and roadways, thereby present negligible glare. -A more prevalent level of entire site brightness resulted from pole" mounted flag illumination reflected glare. -Overall total site surface light levels make it a large area source of indirect reflected glare/brightness from distant SE housing. 01/12/98 MON 15:16 FAX 6126399089 I{INKOS ROSEVILLE f7JO05 • Page 3 July 7, 1997 Conclusions: 1. Stillwater Amoco and St. Croix Car Wash light levels of,respectively, l.5FC and 4.OFC at the street center-line exceed City Ordinance 1FC maximum. 2. Stillwater Amoco and St. Croix Car Wash canopy dropped lens and high intensity metal halide lamped light fixtures provide an extremely high level of brightness and direct glare to surrounding areas and roadway vehicular traffic. 3. Stillwater Ford Lincoln Mercury glare controlled pole top shoebox flat lens area light fixtures, on-site directed floodlight and set-back building mounted floodlights maintain an acceptable glare/brightness level as viewed by surrounding property and roadways. 4. Lamp shielding from property line may not be realistic for all light functions,but light fixture alternative lamp shielding and low brightness lenses/diffusers can control offsite glare within more desireable City established parameters. This study and accompanying report was prepared at the request of the City Of Oak Park Heights. Ronald M.Wilmar P.E. CITY OP 111 • OAK PARK HEIGHTS 14168 N. 57th Street• Box 2007 •Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 • Phone: (612) 439-4439 •FAX 439-0574 copy June 26, 1997 Ron Wilmer EDN 821 Raymond Avenue, #130 St . Paul, MN 55114 Dear Ron: This letter is proof that Ron Wilmer of EDN is conducting a study of lighting intensity for the City of Oak Park Heights. The City asks any businesses contacted by Mr. Wilmer to please cooperate with him in this study. Thank you for your assistance in 'this matter. Sincerely,'" • Michael Robertson City Administrator Tree City U.S.A. • Engineering Development Network, Inc. EDN IIi Ronald M.Wilmar, P.E. President June 9, 1997 821 Raymond Avenue, Suite 130 Mr. Michael Robertson St. Paul, Minnesota 55114 City Administrator (612) 65945861 Fax(612)VEMIR City Of Oak Park Heights GSj-D / 14168 N. 57th Street Box 2007 \Hr -( it - Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 RE: Electrical Engineering Proposal Site Lighting Ordinance Compliance Study Three Existing Commercial Sites Oak Park Heights, MN Dear Mr. Robertson: Thank you for this opportunity for Engineering Development Network, Inc . (EDN) to submit our proposal to provide Electrical Engineering Services for the referenced project . PROJECT DESCRIPTION; ` We understand this project to consist of a site lighting ordinance compliance study at Amoco Service Station, Union 76 . Service Station/Car Wash and Stillwater Ford located near Highway 36 in Oak Park Heights, Mn EDN shall provide Electrical Engineering Services for a, study/report of Site Lighting System consisting of property line horizontal footcandle light level measurement and qualitative (visual observation) survey of offsite degree of direct glare and brightness . BASIC SERVICES: Basic Electrical Engineering Design Services shall consist of the following: * Survey existing exterior site lighting equipment . * Light meter measure min/max light level at lot lines (4) * Visually observe offsite degree of direct glare/brightness . * Submit letter report of study results • • Page 2 June 9 , 1997 FEE COMPENSATION: Basic Engineering Services shall be fee compensated at an hourly cost/plus fee (hourly rates stated below) not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1, 000) Basic and Additional Electrical services standard hourly charge rates shall be as follows : Clerical $38 . 00/hr Drafter $50 00/hr Designer $65`. 00/hr Engineer $75 . 00/hr Principal $85 . 00/hr Fee compensation shall be invoiced and paid monthly in proportion to services completed. Payment is due within 30 days of invoice. Unpaid balance shall bear interest at 1% per month. SUPPLEMENTAL This proposal is based upon the City Of Oak Grove Heights and/or their representatives providing site configuration and property lines drawings . Site owners/managers operationg site lighting after normal businesss hours during periods of total darkness . ADDITIONAL SERVICES: Additional Electrical Engineering Services shall be provided upon request with written authorization on an hourly fee basis and shall include: * provide site plans showing light levels at lot lines * provide site plans showing lighting equipment * present study report to council * quantitative direct glare/brightness measurements * expansion of the project scope • 1 Page 3 June 9, 1997 REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES: Miscellaneous reimbursable service expenses shall include: * Study report additional copies printing at 1 . 15 times our cost * Lightmeter rental cost at 1 . 15 times our cost * Long distance phone calls, courier service, postage, fax charges at 1 .15 times our cost . * Owner meetings & site visit travel at' $0 .315/mile: • SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF SERVICES: The client or Engineering Development Network, Inc . (EDN) may suspend or terminate any or all services covered by this agreement at any time, subject to theclient ' s giving a minimum of five days written notice to EDN of suspension or termination. In the event of such suspension or termination by client, EDN shall be paid for services rendered to ,date of the suspension or termination, including all unpaid Additional Services rendered and unpaid Reimbursable Expenses incurred. Such payment shall be an amount equal to the actual hours of services furnished at the preceding hourly rates . DISPUTES Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this agreement, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration Page 4 in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, and judgement upon award entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof . I . Page 4 , June 9, 1997 MISCELLANEOUS: If the above conditions are acceptable, this letter shall serve as a contractual agreement between Engineering Development Network, Inc . and City Oak Park Heights (Client) If the above conditions are acceptable, please sign the two copies, retain one copy and return the second copy of this agreement as a record of our contract . 2e1..e ‘V ° . ._/,Zt_r . ‘„,,e7,/ ' Ronald M. Wilmar P.E. ' Name: / A,-.4',/ �6�'v #> President Title: CiY 1�1/1/.5*We Engineering Development City Of dak Park Heights Network Inc . /997 Date: Date: / 110 May 20, 1997 Ron Wilmer EDN, Inc. 821 Raymond Avenue, #130 St . Paul, MN 55114 Re : Lighting Measurement at sites in Oak Park Heights Dear Mr. Wilmer: Thank you for your willingness to perform the above mentioned task. I have enclosed a map showing the three sites we would like measured, along with copies of individual maps of each site. As I feared when I discussed this with you over the phone, each of the buildings in question is old enough so that precise lot sizes are available for only one of them. Please give me a call if you have any questions or need any additional information. Sincerely, Michael Robertson City Administrator Pa e 5 - Minutes •8/974 Annexation Area Park Design - City Planner Richards reviewed a report detailing possible park designs and boundaries, as requested by the Haase family and Tim Nolde. Tim Nolde, Daryl Haase, and Linda Haase Pilgreen were present . Nolde also submitted a proposed park and subdivision plan. Council was in consensus that the east-west park concept, designated as "Plan A", was preferable . Councilmember Robert stated that the Parks Commission would review the concept plans and make recommendations at the next Parks Commission meeting scheduled Tuesday, April 16th, 1997. Nolde requested the Council set the southern and eastern boundaries of the park so he can proceed with development plans . After considerable discussion, Councilmember Beaudet, seconded by Robert, moved to approve Concept Plan A for eastern and southern boundaries of the park on the 40 acres in question, subject to park access changes. Carried 3-i . Councilmember Turnquist opposing. New Business: Staff Report - Cover Park Neighborhood Request for Rezoning - City Planner Teague reviewed a Staff report prepared in response to some Cover Park residents ' request that the City rezone a large portion of land currently zoned R-2, Low and Medium Density Residential to R-1, Single Family Residential in the area south of 59th Street, east of Peabody Avenue, and west of Highway 95 . Council discussed land use issues and structures that would be defined as non-conforming if the land was rezoned. City Attorney Vierling stated that the petition was signed by a very small percentage of residents/property owners who live in the area. Councilmember Robert, seconded by Turnquist, moved to table discussion until the next Council meeting. Carried 4-0 . Lighting Ordinance Discussion - Council reviewed a memo from City Planner Richards regarding the lighting regulation material provided by Councilmember Robert . Council directed City Planner Richards draft a proposed lighting ordinance . Council directed Administrator Robertson measure the light intensity at Stillwater Ford, the car wash, and Amoco station to see if they would meet current lighting regulations . Council Chamber Remodeling Plans - Council was in consensus to table discussion of this issue. . ' P.w- ._- A. - -u-n - i •-_ :. ,..r - • - - • •• - Councilmember Robert, seconded by Schaaf, moved to approve the Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Bayport to undertake the flushing of fires hydrants . Carried 4-0 . • • ' H-- _ 'n. • _DI h- •r• ' -n ' - _ i .• • Em. _ . - - Compensation - Mayor Schaaf, seconded by Turnquist, moved to set a Public Hearing for Tuesday, May 13 , 1997 at 7 : 30 p.m. to discuss amending the ordinance relating to employee compensation. Carried 4-0 .