HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-09-25 BRAA Comments Re Revised General PlanJA Bonestroo
Rosene
- - Anderiilc &
Associates
En & Architects
September 25, 2003
Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlil( and Associates, Inc. is an native Action Opportunit Emplo
and Emplo Owned
Principals: Otto G. Bonestroo, RE. - Marvin L. Sorvala, RE. - Glenn R. Cook, RE. ■ Robert G. Schunicht, RE. ■
Jerr A. Bourdon, RE. ■ Mark A. Hanson, RE.
Senior Consultants: Robert W Rosene, RE. ■ Joseph C. Anderlik, RE. ■ Richard E. Turner, RE. - Susan M. Eberlin, C.P.A.
Associate Principals: Keith A. Gordon, RE. - Robert R. Pfeffede, RE. Richard W. Foster, P.E. - David O. Loskota, P.E. ■
Michael T. Rautmann, RE. - Ted K. Field, RE. ■ Kenneth P Anderson, RE. ■ Mark R. Rolfs, RE. ® David A. Bonestroo, M.B.A. -
Sidne F Williamson, RE., L.S. , A M. Rin M.B.A. -, Allan Rick Schmidt, RE- a Thomas W. Peterson, RE.
James R. Maland, P.E. Miles B. Jensen, RE. L. Phillip Gravel 111, P.E. ■ Daniel J. Ed RE. ■ Ismael Martinez, RE. ■
Thomas A S RE. Sheldon J. Johnson Dale A. Grove, RE. ■ Thomas A. Roushar, P.E. - Robert J. Dever RE.
Offices: St- Paul, St. Cloud, Rochester and Willmar, MN ■ Milwaukee, WI ■ Chica flL
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Mr. Eric Johnson, Cit Administrator
Cit of Oak Park Hei
14168 Oak Park Blvd., P. 0. Box 2007
Oak Park Hei MN 55082-2007
Re: The Shoppes of Oak Park Hei (Kohl's Development)
Revised General Plan Review
BRA File No. 55-03-000
Dear Eric:
We have reviewed the revised g eneral development plans for the proposed Kohl's Retail
Development as submitted b Westwood Professional Services, Inc. and have the followin
comments/recommendations for y our consideration (previous comments still applicable are
shown in italics):
1. The Menard's Pond proposed storm sewer outlet structure re more detail and should
include a skimmer structure at the new 12 Y) outlet.
We will provide skimmer structure details to Westwood to incorporate into their plans.
2. Storm water runofffrom this development is proposed to be collected to an on-site pond and
dischar to the existin storm sewer in Krue Lane. We re storm water runoff
calculations (proposed flow, to verif sizin of proposed' internal storm sewers and whether
the existin storm sewer in Krue Lane can accommodate the additional area from the
e)T qifo
3. A MnDOT Permit is re q uired prior to the developer doin an g radin g or storm sewer
installation within MnDOT ri (60th Street N. southerl ditch). Westwood has
applied for a permit from MnDOT but has not y et received it as of this Wednesda utilit
preconstruction meetin
4. We recommend insulation be provided bel-ween all Water main and lar storm sewer
crossin to alleviate potential freeze up conditions. This was discussed in Wednesda
utilit preconstruction meetin and will be addressed b the utilit contractor.
5. The Cit will be constructin sidewalks adjacent to this development on the east side of
Krue Lane and on the west side of Norell Avenue N. A 15' trail casement exists on the
west side of this propert adjacent to Krue 1,ane. It -is anticipated that a 6' wide concrete
sidewalk will be constructed centered on the existin pi-opert line. As such, no bermin or
tree plantin should interfere with this proposed sidewalk location. Additionall the
proposed storm water pond berm in the northwest corner of the site shall allow for the future
sidewalk location.
2335 West Hi 36 ■ St. Paul, MN 55113 ■ 651-636-4600 ■ Fax: 651-636-1311
6 A retainin wall up to 14' in hei is proposed in the vicinit of the northwest corner of the
water tower easement. Detailed structural calculations shall be submitted to the Cit for
review and approval prior to construction.
Retainin walls are also proposed around the Xcel transmission towers. Plans and
calculations for these walls shall be submitted to the Cit and to Xcel Ener Corp. for
review and approval prior to construction.
All other previous issues have been addressed, and we recommend approval of the plans
contin upon the items noted above. If y ou have an q uestions or re additional
information, please contact me at (651) 604-4815.
Sincerel
BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLIK & ASSOCIATES INC
Dennis M. Postler, P.E.
cc: Jud Holst, Finance Director
Ja Johnson, Public Works Director
Jim Butler,, Buildin Official
Scott Richards, Cit Planner
Mark Vierlin Cit Attorne
Kath Widin, Cit Arborist
Dan Parks, Westwood Professional Services,, Inc.
DMP, DDH, File — Bonestroo & Associates
K:155\01d1Kohl's - East of Menards—Rev. General Plan Review-9-25-03.doc