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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-12-01 BRAA Ltr to OPH Re Phase 1 ReviewBonestroo Rosene Anderlik & Associates Engineers & Architects December 1, 2005 Mr. Eric Johnson City Administrator City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd., P.O. Box 2007 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082-2007 Re: CSM Development Phase 1- Oak Park Commons General Plan Review BRA File No. 55-05-000 Dear Eric: Sheet C-2 - 35 West Highway 36 • St. Paul, MN 55113 Office: 651-636 • Fax: 651 www.bonestroo.com We have reviewed the general plans for the proposed Oak Park Commons development (CSM-Phase 1) and the Preliminary Plat, as submitted by Alliant Engineering, Inc. Following are our comments and/or recommendations. The Pylon sign is located adjacent to the City's sanitary and water utilities. Verify location of these utilities prior to placement of the sign. Any repairs required to these utilities as a result of damage done during the sign installation will be the responsibility of the developer (See Comment 9 below). 2. Verify that a garbage truck will be able to access the trash enclosure area for Building B. 3. The trash enclosure for Building A is located on the south side of the building at Norwich Avenue. At this location the garbage truck would block traffic on the private road and possibly back up traffic on Norwich Avenue. It is recommended that the trash enclosure be relocated to another location. 4. The private east/west roads through the development are 24' wide face of curb to face of curb. It is recommended the roads are widened to provide 24' of bituminous pavement (i.e. 26' face-face with the b6.12 curb and gutter). St. Paul, St. Cloud, Rochester, MN • Milwaukee, WI . Chicago, IL Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and Employee Owned 5. The current plans show parking stalls perpendicular to the center private road through the development (for future phases). With cars backing into traffic an unsafe situation develops, therefore it is strongly recommend that these parking stalls be removed or reconfigured. 6. It is recommended that the drive aisles in the southwest corner of this phase of the development line up with the drive aisles for the Lowe's store. 7. See the attached sheet for recommendations on additional sidewalk locations. 8. Note 17 states that all retaining walls shall be modular block. Detailed design drawings and calculations for any retaining walls over 3.0 feet tall shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to construction. 9. Items such as parking lots, signs (pylon) and trees are located within the existing drainage and utility easement parallel to 60 Street N. A paragraph should be included in the Developer's Agreement stating that the Developer will be responsible for all costs necessary to repair or replace private improvements, should the City ever need to repair, replace and maintain public utilities located within the easement. Sheet C-3 1. The grading plan should include drainage arrows, locations of EOF, slopes, spot elevations and any areas the gutter will be tipped out for drainage. 2. Note 17 on sheet C -2 states that all retaining walls shall be modular block. Locations of any walls should be shown on the grading plan with both top of wall and bottom of wall elevations. Sheet C -4 1. Provide a drainage area map and storm sewer sizing calculations for City Review. 2. Provide result of the computer modeling for storm water runoff and ponding for the 1.5, 10 and 100 year storm events. Include Applebee's pond in this model. 3. Provide the City with a copies of BCWD permit approval and any conditions. 4. Update note 1 to include the City's name. 5. In note 12 change the depth of the water main from 7.0 feet buried to 7.5 feet. 6. There are several notes that pertain to a copper water service including curb stops and corporations. The drawings show a 6" DIP service to the buildings. Identify areas where copper water services will be installed; otherwise these notes can be removed from the plans. 7. The existing section of Norwich Avenue is 12" aggregate backfill, 8" Class 5, " bituminous base, 1 '/2 " bituminous wear. This section should be used for the replacement at all the utility connections. 8. The storm sewer outlet pipe from the pond is close to a water main tee, gate valve and hydrant. Verify there will not be a conflict with these utilities. Sheet C -5 1. Detail 7- Include truncated domes with the pedestrian ramp. 2. Detail 14- Proposed fire hydrant shall incorporate an AFC - Waterous Storz Nozzle. The hydrant pumper nozzle shall be of one -piece design, compatible with a 5" Storz hose coupling. The nozzle shall be an integral part of the fire hydrant and must be furnished by the manufacturer or authorized distributor designated by the manufacturer. Storz adapters will not be accepted. Prelimin ar Plat Submittal Comments 1. Verify that the Lot Numbers in the plan view match with the Lot Schedule. (For example lot 5 and lot 6 appear to be almost the same size, however the schedule shows that lot 6 is 2 1/2 times larger that lot 5.) 2. Additional right -of -way is required for the curb returns on Novak Avenue North and 60 Street North. 3. The 60 Street improvements should be incorporated into this plan set. Prior to any construction on this street the City will require a copy of the MNDOT approval letter. 4. Southbound right turn lanes on Novak Avenue should be considered at all access roads. 5. As discussed previously at site plan review meetings with the owner and his engineer, the horizontal curves on Novak Avenue North do not meet design criteria for a 30 mph road. Longer radii are necessary which will result in revisions to the proposed roadway alignment and right-of-way, 6. Verify sight distance at the Lowe's North access (just north of the store) with soundbound traffic on Novak Avenue North. The plans will require further review when items discussed in this letter are submitted. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact me at (651) 604-4788 or Dennis Postler at (651) 604-4815. Sincerely, BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLIK & ASSOCIATES, INC, legAIM Karen S. Erickson, P.E. cc: Tom Ozzello, Public Works Director Jim Butler, Building Official Scott Richards, City Planner Mark Vierling, City Attorney Kathy Widin, City Arborist Scott Tubrnan, CSM Corporation Clark Wicklund, Alliant Engineering, Inc. 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