HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-12-31 BRRA Memo Re Roadway PlanningMEMORANDUM
TO : Dennis Postler
FROM: Shelly Johnson
DATE De cember 3 1, 2402
RE: Roadway Planning Review ----- Oakgreen. village
PROJECT #= 55-02 ~000
Pursuant to your request, a review of the Oakgreen village roadway planning and potential
traffic operations problem areas has been conducted. The potential traffic operations issues are
shown on the attached concept plan photo overlay. A brief synopsis of the potential problems
follows:
® The proposed access to 58th Street, just west of Oakgreen Avenu is too close to the
intersection of Oakgreen Avenue and 58 Street. An intersection this close can cause
operational problems. A relocation to the west, at the trail on the east side of the ponds,
is recommended.
Proposed access from the parking lot to the road just referenced has limited sight distance
to/from the west (see graphic) .
A. secondary access to/from Novak Avenue is recommended for the retail space south of
59 Street.
The concept of the extension of the Wal -Mart driveway located on the north side of the
parking lot to Kohl's is good. The "Y" shaped intersection will create some operations
problems.
The extension of the storefront Wal -Mart drive to connect to the Kohl's area is probably
not necessary given the north side connection. Such an extension may place too much
traffic along the Wal -Mart storefront which is where pedestrian traffic is heaviest.
Avoiding the auto /pedestrian conflict, to whatever degree possible, increases the safety:
for pedestrians.
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MEMORANDUM
TO : Dennis Postler
FROM: Shelly Johnson
DATE De cember 3 1, 2402
RE: Roadway Planning Review ----- Oakgreen. village
PROJECT #= 55-02 ~000
Pursuant to your request, a review of the Oakgreen village roadway planning and potential
traffic operations problem areas has been conducted. The potential traffic operations issues are
shown on the attached concept plan photo overlay. A brief synopsis of the potential problems
follows:
® The proposed access to 58th Street, just west of Oakgreen Avenu is too close to the
intersection of Oakgreen Avenue and 58 Street. An intersection this close can cause
operational problems. A relocation to the west, at the trail on the east side of the ponds,
is recommended.
Proposed access from the parking lot to the road just referenced has limited sight distance
to/from the west (see graphic) .
A. secondary access to/from Novak Avenue is recommended for the retail space south of
59 Street.
The concept of the extension of the Wal -Mart driveway located on the north side of the
parking lot to Kohl's is good. The "Y" shaped intersection will create some operations
problems.
The extension of the storefront Wal -Mart drive to connect to the Kohl's area is probably
not necessary given the north side connection. Such an extension may place too much
traffic along the Wal -Mart storefront which is where pedestrian traffic is heaviest.
Avoiding the auto /pedestrian conflict, to whatever degree possible, increases the safety:
for pedestrians.
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The access to /from 58 Street, for the proposed development in the southwest corner of
the development, may have a sight distance problem to /from the west. Relocation of the
drive easterly will help exacerbate that problem.
The general roadway plan (public roadways) for the development concept will work, but a
couple of minor changes are recommended (see attached graphic). A discussion of the changes
follows:
• Norwich Avenue and 59 Street should be connected as shown on the graphic. This
public street connection will allow for flexibility of movement for traffic entering and
leaving the area.
• The connection of the public street to 58"' Street on the east side of the development
should be relocated adjacent to the ponds. Access to property on the south side of 58 th
Street, when considered for development, should be located opposite the relocated street.
• An alternative to the Novak/58 Street connecting roadway is a facility connecting
Novak to 59 Street. This redirects some traffic from 58 Street and reduces access to
58 Street, which needs to be protected in terms of its ability to carry traffic. Less access
means more capacity and increased safety.
• The Novak/59 Street intersection is a perfect candidate intersection for a roundabout.
Roundabouts have more capacity and are safer than standard 4-legged intersections. The
roundabout could provide a focal point for the area development.
• It is recommended that 59 Street be extended to oakgreen Avenue. This connection
will allow for local development area trips to enter /exit from oakgreen, particularly those
coming from/going to the north. It would also help to slightly reduce the volumes on 58
Street. The extension adds to the flexibility for local traffic within the development and
allows for another entrance to /from the area for emergency vehicles.
2335 West Highway 36 * St. Paul 1i11N 55113 * 651 -636 -4600 e Fax. 651 - 636 -1311