HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-11-12 BRAA Ltr to OPH Re General Plan & Storm Water ReviewBonestroo
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November 12, 2003
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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: KFC/A&W — Taco John's/Steak Escape
General Plan & Storm Water Review
BRA File No. 55-03-000
Dear Eric:
We have reviewed the g eneral development plans and storm water calculations for ,the proposed
KFC/A&W — Taco John's/Steak Escape development as recentl submitted b ProTerra Desi
Associates, Inc. and have the followin comments/ recommenda-tion for y our consideration:
Site La Locations,-.
1. The proposed northerl entrance/exit confi was discussed in fairl g reat detail at the
last site plan review meetin with the owner. As discussed, this la has the potential to
experience the followin traffic patterns /problems:
• Under peak drive-thru hours, enterin vehicles ma back up onto Neal Avenue N.
while waitin to access the preview and menu boards.
• Vehicles utilizin the internal northbound menu board will block vehicles tr to
enter or exit the parkin stalls in this vicinit
• Enterin vehicles ma tr to enter the parkin area at the west end of the drivewa
median, a vehicles enterin the drive-thru lane from that direction.
The November 7, 2003 Plannin Report indicates "The Cit will re-evaluate this
arran after six months from the date of'Cit council approval. If there is a circulation
conflict, the developer must amend the situation. Y) This la would best be reanal
and/or redesi at this time, since retrofittin the desi if problems do result will be a
more difficult and costl scenario.
2. One-wa traffic with 90' parkin on one side re a drive aisle width of 18' minimum.
The drive aisle near the southerl messa board si s approximatel 15' wide.
3. The existin drivewa radius for the Pon Express Car Wash development should be shown
on these plans to verif that no conflict exists with the lar 33' radius proposed on the north
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side of the northerl drivewa
4. Internal si should be ver clear to help alleviate an confusion the ma be experienced
b customers.
2335 West Hi 36 ■ St. Paul, MN 55113 ■ 651-636-4600 ■ Fax: 651-636-1311
Gradin /Drain a e :
5. The storm water runoff and storm sewer calculations are acceptable as submitted.
6. It is our understanding that this area is now officially part of the Valley Branch watershed
District (VBWD). As such, plans and drainage calculations shall be submitted to the VBWD
for their review and comments.
7. Specify a minimum of 10 cubic yards of riprap at the proposed flared end section (FES) to
the MnDOT storm water pond.
8. The proposed FES should enter the existing storm water pond at the normal water level. The
engineer should verify this elevation with MnDOT.
9. Storm sewer pipe material should be either reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) or high- density
polyethylene pipe (HDPE), not polyvinyl chloride (PVC) as shown on the plans.
10. The existing FES near proposed CBMH -4 will be removed and either a section of pipe
replacing it to extend to CBMH -4, or CBMH -4 will be constructed over the end of the
existing pipe. This should be noted on the plans (it appears a note may exist to this effect,
but if so, it is outside the page boundary -- part of a leader arrow is shown).
Sanitary S ewer /Water Main:
11. The development proposes to utilize the two existing 6" sanitary sewer services provided to
this site out of Neal Avenue North. Water services to each building, as well as a 6" fire
hydrant line, will be tapped from the existing 12" main line along the east side of the site.
12. The 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.
13. We recommend insulation be provided between proposed water main/service and storm
sewer crossings with minimal separation to alleviate potential freeze up conditions.
Misce llaneous:.
14. MnDOT permits for the proposed accesses to Neal Avenue North and for storm water
discharge to their existing storm water pond are required.
15. Any improvements (in this case parking lot /drive -thru lane and storm sewer) within the
existing 20'-wide drainage and utility easement along the north side of the parcel are at the
owner's risk. Verbiage should be included in the developer's agreement indicating that if the
existing sanitary sewer for cemain ever requires repair or replacement, any developer - related
improvements in this easement shall be replaced /restored by the owner at their expense.
16. Label Neal Avenue North on all plans sheets for reference.
If y ou have an q uestions or re additional information, please contact me at (651) 6044815.
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
Alan Kretman — ProTerra Desi Associates
DMP, DDH, File — Bonestroo & Associates
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