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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-02-14 NAC Planning ReportNORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC. 3775 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 555, St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Telephone: 952.596.9636 Facsimile: 962.695.9837 plannersftlacplanning.com PLANNING REPORT TO: Kimberly Kamper FROM: Scott Richards DATE: February 14, 2002 RE: Oak Park Heights — High School Stadium FILE NO: 798.02 — 02.01 BACKGROUND The applicant, Michael Brabender, representing Independent School District 834 (the District), has made applications for conditional use permits and a variance to allow the construction of a stadium at the High School. The stadium had been proposed as part of the schematic plans presented to the City in 1991 when the first High School approvals were granted. The playing field and track were constructed with the other elements of the High School complex and it was understood that the stadium would be constructed at a later date. The District has been utilizing Miller Stadium, located at the Stillwater Junior High School in Stillwater, prior to January 1, 2002. As of January 1, 2002, the High School is no longer able to use Miller Stadium in that the bleachers are not in compliance with applicable Minnesota safety regulations. The District has compared the costs of replacement at Miller Stadium versus construction of new at the High School and has determined that the investment should be made at this time for a new facility. If approvals are granted for the stadium, the school will bid the project out for completion before the first soccer and football games scheduled during the last week in August 2002. ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS / REQUESTED APPROVALS ENCLOSURE The High School is zoned 0, Open Space Conservation District in which high schools are a listed conditional use of the Zoning Ordinance (Section 401.21.E). Recreational facilities such as playfields, stadiums and tennis courts are considered as accessory uses to the principal use and require an amended conditional use permit from the original approvals. A conditional use permit is also required to allow the 90 foot light poles for the illumination of the stadium play field and to allow the fixtures at other than a 90 degree cutoff. The Zoning Ordinance sets a maximum height limitation for lighting poles in Section 401,15. B.7.f.2)d) of 25 feet. Section 401.15. B.7.f.3) allows exceptions to the outdoor lighting requirements by conditional use permit. The High School has requested an allowance for lighting fixture height and fixture cutoff through the issuance of a conditional use permit. A variance is required to allow the two stadium bleacher structures to exceed the building height standards for accessory buildings (Section 401.15.D). Accessory buildings are limited to a height of 12 feet in all zoning districts. The "home" side bleachers include a press box and are proposed at a height of 43 feet 8 inches to the top of the railing. The visitor side bleachers are 24 feet 8 1/ inches to the top of the railing. PREVIOUS APPROVALS As indicated, the original conditional use permit for the High School complex was approved in 1991. Please find below a listing of the approvals granted to the District related to the High School: Attached for reference: Exhibit 1: Exhibit 2: Exhibit 3: December 10, 1991 High School CUP Auditorium — 60 foot building height variance Cafeteria — 39 feet Administration /Media — 43 feet 8 inches Monument Sign Variance September 22, 1998 Greenhouse CUP Amendment (first) April 27, 1999 Ropes Course CUP Amendment September 14, 1999 Parking Lot Reconfiguration, Added 97 Stalls CUP Amendment August 22, 2000 Greenhouse CUP Amendment May 9, 2000 Ropes Course Change of Hours CUP Amendment Approved High School Site Plan — 1991 Schematic Landscape Plan with Stadium Bleachers — 1991 Excerpt of June 20, 1991 Planning Report High School Stadium Planning Report Page 2 Exhibit 4: Exhibit 5: Exhibit 0: Exhibit 7: Exhibit 8: Exhibit 9: Exhibit 10: Exhibit 11: Exhibit 12: Exhibit 13: Exhibit 14: Exhibit 15: Exhibit 16: Exhibit 17: Exhibit 18: Exhibit 19: Exhibit 20: ANALYSIS Existing Conditions 1 Topographic Survey Removals and Tree Protection Plan Site Layout Plan and Details Grading and Drainage Plan Landscape Plan Stadium Lighting Plan and Sound System Details Bleacher Plan — Home Side Bleacher Elevation — Home Side Bleacher Plan — Visitor Side Bleacher Elevation — Visitor Side Press Box Plan, Elevations and Sections Development Application, CUP Addendum information January 2, 2002 Neighborhood Meeting Information Parking and Traffic Assessment Report Sound Impact Assessment information Memo from Lindy Swanson, February 6, 2002 Memo from Kathy Widin, February 8, 2002 Proposed Stadium Components. The stadium is proposed at the location of the existing play fields and track which is consistent with the original schematic plan for a stadium presented in 1991. The components of the proposal include the following: 1. Home grandstand (providing seating for 3,418 persons (based on an 18 inch per person seating design capacity), or seating for 2,849 persons (based upon a 22 inch per person seat width standard specified in City of Oak Park Heights Zoning Ordinance, Section 401.15.F.4.g for calculating the parking spaces. 2. Visitor bleacher (providing seating for 1,284 persons (based on an 18 inch per person seating design capacity), or seating for 1,051 persons (based upon a 22 inch per person seat width. 3. Stadium lighting system (including four 90 foot high poles with hooded /shielded fixtures to reduce spill from reaching the properties south of the stadium and to provide consistent light levels over playing field area). 4. Sound system (consisting of speakers mounted on the press box roof (home side) and on the stadium light poles (visitor's side). 5 Spectator entrance (from the existing parking lot north of the existing running track). 6. Ticketing area (consisting of fencing and gate ticketing areas). High School Stadium Planning Report Page 3 7 Home /visitor spectator paths (consisting of home /visitor spectator separation via fencing and paved walks). 8 Press box — prefabricated modular building (measuring 60 feet long by 8 feet wide with a photo platform on the press box roof). Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan, Proposed Land Use Plan Map designates the High School as a school facility land use. The school building, parking Tots, recreational fields and facilities, and the environmental learning center are all consistent with the Land Use Plan and the Comprehensive Plan policies and text. High School Enrollment. The District has provided past enrollment numbers and projections for the High School to the year 2003. The District has indicated that past numbers do not indicate a correlation between enrollment and attendance at stadium events. From 1997 through 1999, the High School posted a net enrollment increase of 134 students, while aggregate attendance at varsity home football games over the same period posted a net decline of 2,588 spectators. Enrollment for December 2002 was projected at 2,275 students. A slight decline is expected for December of 2003 of 2,244 students. The winning or losing record of the football team may have more to do with maximum attendance at the stadium that the actual enrollment of the High School. Stadium Use. The District has provided information on the major events held at Miller Stadium in 2001. In addition, information on football attendance and soccer attendance for the years 1997 -2001 has been provided. The stadium will be used for Fall varsity and junior varsity home football games and soccer games as well as Spring home track and field events. Other attractions held at Miller Stadium in 2001 included Drum Beauty and the American Cancer Walk. Varsity football games have attracted the most spectators ranging from a low of 1,589 to a high of 4,464 spectators between the years of 1997 to 2001. Four varsity home games, usually on Friday nights, are held each year, one of them being homecoming. The historical attendance records for the homecoming event in the last five years have ranged from a low of 3,645 spectators to a high of 4,464 spectators. The information from the District indicates that the numbers above do not include direct participants and student/adult season passes. District officials indicate that approximately 300 student/adult passes are sold each year. This would have impact on the projected parking stalls needed for stadium events. Soccer attendance information has also been provided with none of the events exceeding 400 spectators at a game in the last five years. The District should also provide information, if available, for track meet attendance. The Planning Commission and City Council should review the utilization of the stadium and its effect on the neighborhood and determine if any limitations should be placed on hours or days, such as Sunday use. High School Stadium Planning Report Page 4 Stadium Lighting. A four pole lighting system has been proposed with two poles placed on either side of each bleacher structure. The 90 foot poles are proposed in that they will reduce glare and spill to a minimum level. Use of a lower pole and fixtures would increase the horizontal glare and spill of light. Each pole will have 20 fixtures that will not comply with the 90 degree cutoff requirements of the Ordinance. Both the pole height and the fixtures do not comply with Section 401.15.B.7 of the Zoning Ordinance. As indicated, that same ordinance section allows outdoor recreational uses that do not comply with the lighting standards, be reviewed and approved via a conditional use permit. That conditional use permit is subject to the following conditions: 1. No outdoor recreation facility whether public or private shall be illuminated after 11:00 PM. 2. Off-street parking areas for outdoor recreation uses which are illuminated shall met the requirements stated for commercial and industrial applications as found in Section 401.15. B.7.f.2), a, b, c, e, and g. 3 The provisions for a conditional use permit, Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance, are considered and satisfactorily met. A photometric plan has been provided for the proposed stadium indicating the field will be lit to an average of 50 foot candles. Section 401.15. B.7. d of the Zoning Ordinance indicates that the light level at an adjacent property line shall not exceed 0.4 foot candles. The plan indicates that the light levels w i l l not exceed 0.4 foot candles at the southerly property line. This is the point where the stadium is closest to the property line and the residential neighborhood to the south. The light levels were estimated both with the meter pointed at the fixture and at a horizontal plane. The District has indicated that the initial construction of the stadium improvements may exclude field lighting. As part of this application, the District is looking for lighting approval, but may delay construction of the lighting system until funding is available. As a result, events typically conducted during the evening hours such as Fall varsity football games would be held earlier in the day without the need for artificial lighting. For these events, a start time of 5:00 PM is anticipated. The Planning Commission and City Council will need to consider whether it will allow the District to delay the stadium lighting, and if so, place a one to two year timeline for construction. Public Address System. The District has provided plans and product literature for the proposed stadium sound system. The design of the system has taken into account the proximity of homes to the south with speakers that will be located and positioned on the underside of the press box roof (home side) and on the stadium light poles (visitor's side). If construction of the stadium lighting is deferred, alternative temporary mounting of the visitor's side speakers may occur or be delayed pending later installation of the Iighting poles. Locations of the sound system speakers is located in the plan sheets and the Sound Impact Assessment report prepared for the District by David Braslau Associates Inc. High School Stadium Planning Report Page 5 The Sound Impact Assessment report examined the locations and orientation for loud speakers to cover the home and visitor bleachers while limiting the off site sound level systems for the residences to the south and west. Section 401.15.B.11 of the Zoning Ordinance indicates that "The emission of noise by any use shall be in compliance with and regulated by the State of Minnesota Pollution Control Standards, Minnesota Regulations NPC 7010, as may be amended°" The State noise standard for loud speakers is the L10 standard which is the sound level exceeded for more than six minutes and less than 30 minutes of any hour. The maximum limit for day time hours (7:00 AM to 10:00 PM) is 65 dBA. After 10:00 PM, it is 55 dBA. Officials from the MPCA also indicated that the sound system should be constructed under the L50 standards. The maximum limit for daytime hours under that standard is 60 dBA and after 10:00 PM is 50 dBA. Additional review under the L50 standard shall be required by the District's sound consultant. Information provided in the Sound Impact Assessment, under the L10 standard, indicates a map labeled Figure 6 that illustrates the Limits of the 75 dBA and 65 dBA areas. All of the adjacent homes (the closest which is about 600 feet from the bleachers) would be within the standards to 10:00 PM. If lighting is provided for the stadium, the anticipated completion of games is 9:15 to 9:45 PM. If a game extends past 1 0:00 PM, the sound levels w i l l need to be reduced to comply with the standards of 55 dBA. The assessment also analyzed the impact of crowd and band noise. The analysis indicates that combined crowd and band loud speaker noise would be at about 62 dBA. If such an event were to occur after 10:00 PM, the loud speaker use would need to be limited so as to not adversely impact the adjacent neighborhood. Bleacher /Building Design. The home side grandstand consists of a structure 264 feet long by 22 rows high for a net seating capacity of 3,418 (based upon 18 inches per person seat). The visitor bleachers measure 138 feet long by 15 rows high for a total net seating capacity of 1,284. The bleachers will be constructed of hot - dipped galvanized steel framing with aluminum seats and foot planks. Aluminum riser boards may be colored either black or red to be consistent with High School colors. The High School complex is not subject to Design Guideline standards in that it is zoned 0, Open Space. The Design Guidelines are only applicable in commercial and industrially zoned properties in the City. Press Box. The press box is a prefabricated modular building measuring 60 feet long by eight feet wide which will be installed on the home side bleachers. A photo platform is located at the top of the press box. The press box will be enclosed with maintenance free vinyl siding in earth tone colors to complement the bleacher construction. The District should provide material and color samples of the bleachers and press box for Planning Commission review. High School Stadium Planning Report Page 6 Rest Room Facilities. The District has proposed utilizing portable satellite units for stadium events. The location of these satellites is included on the site plan. Jim Butler, City Building Official, has indicated that he will confirm the exception to allow the District to utilize satellite facilities instead of permanent rest room facilities. The District will need to provide plans on how the satellite units can be successfully fastened to the ground when used for events. The locker rooms located in the High School building will be used for all game participants. There are no locker rooms to be constructed into the bleacher systems. Spectator Entrance Gate. The site plans indicate a future concession /ticket /rest room facility at the main entrance to the stadium. This facility will not be constructed at this time and will not be included as part of this approval. The current proposal includes dedicated gates for home spectators and for visitor spectators. The District may utilize transportable ticket booths at the ticketing area during events. Staff have noted that there is no provision for lighting from the parking lots through the gates to the bleachers. The District should address this lighting as part of this proposal. An emergency vehicle access drive and gate has been provided on the visitor side of the stadium. The area would be paved and accessed off the existing drive on the south side of the High School building. The access drive and gate should be accessible at all times for emergency vehicles and is subject to review and approval of Lindy Swanson, the Police Chief. The Police Chief has also suggested that the District provide an emergency evacuation plan for the stadium. Fencing. Existing chain link fencing (eight foot height) will be re- designed and new fencing provided to secure the site. Fencing will also be constructed adjacent to the running track to separate spectators from the field of play. The fencing plans are included on the site plan and are compliant with all standards in Section 401.15.E of the Zoning Ordinance. Score Board /Signage. The District has not provided any plans for a score board or signage on the stadium structures or in the project area. All signage will need to comply with Section 401.15.G of the Zoning Ordinance. The District shall submit a plan for the score board and a signage plan if required. Landscaping. The landscape plan indicates that on -site evergreen trees will be transplanted and that disturbed areas will be restored after construction. Kathy Widin, City Arborist, has provided specific recommendations related to the landscape plan in her report. All landscape and transplanting plans are subject to review and approval of the City Arborist. Grading, Drainage and Watershed Approvals. Dennis Poster, the City Engineer, has requested drainage calculations for the proposed changes on site. The additional hard cover may require changes to ponding or drainage systems in the area. The High School Stadium Planning Report Page 7 grading and drainage plans are subject to review and approval of the City Engineer and applicable watershed authorities. Trash Receptacles. Trash receptacles are placed throughout the site as indicated on the site plan. Traffic. Access and egress for the High School is accommodated through three points serving the property including: a) the main access point on 58 Street, b) the bus access on 58 Street, and c) the driveway on Highway 5. The main concerns with traffic include the main entrance at 58 Street and Neal Avenue and at the intersection of Highway 5 and 58 Street. Additionally, the PM peak hour traffic flow in the area w i l l coincide with a 5:00 starting time for games on Friday. The Parking and Traffic Assessment, prepared by David Braslau Associates Inc. and Benshoof and Associates Inc., concludes that all intersections will operate at Level of Service (LOS) C for all time periods, although some individual traffic movements would be at a LOS D. This analysis was for a Friday evening peak hour, with a football game at the stadium. An analysis of the traffic study and impact of the stadium is in the process of being prepared by the City Engineer and will be distributed prior to the Planning Commission meeting. Comments of other staff related to traffic are found as follows: 1. Off duty police officers, a maximum of four, shall be utilized for all football events. 2. Police officers may need to bypass the semaphore light and have police officers and `off duty officers" employed as security be able to take care of the traffic issues. This may take a number of City police officers away from other events that could occur in the community at the same time. 3 A fee should not be charged for event parking. This could result in stacking problems on City /stadium roadways and create traffic issues. 4. Games should not begin before 5 :00 PM to reduce the conflict of normal school operations and stadium use. Parking. The original conditional use permit, approved in December of 1991, set the parking standards for the High School. The conditions of approval stated that The City may require the applicant to upgrade or add additional parking spaces so as to provide for additional growth or use of the facility to be constructed by the applicant as student population increases." The ratio, established in the conditional use permit, to be used to require additional spaces was one parking stall per 2.5 students. In 1992, the facility was constructed with 819 parking spaces. Since that time, 97 additional spaces were added with approval by the City in 1999. The Parking and Traffic Assessment Study indicated that additional stalls will be added by re- striping the bus corral. The District indicates it will have a total of 992 parking spaces on campus. With a December 2002 projected enrollment of 2,275 students, the parking requirement under the conditional use permit approvals would be 910 parking stalls. The District shall provide plans for High School Stadium Planning Report Page 8 re- striping any portions of the existing parking lots for review under this conditional use permit request. Section 401.15. F.9. b of the Zoning Ordinance establishes a requirement of one parking stall for every eight seats of stadium seating. Further, the Zoning Ordinance provides a standard of 22 inches for each seat in a stadium for calculating parking requirements. Based upon a 22 inch standard, that stadium seating count would be 3,900 seats requiring 488 parking stalls. The stadium plans contemplate a design capacity of 4,702 seats (based upon the 18 inch per person seat standard). Applying the Zoning Ordinance 1:8 ratio to this design capacity, the Code would require the provision of 588 parking stalls. Based upon either the City's seat standard or the design standard, the proposed parking in place would be in compliance with the parking requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. The Parking and Traffic Assessment Study provides a detailed accounting of the existing parking stalls available on the campus. Table 2.1 of the study projects the overlap of parking utilization for stalls used at 5:00 PM on a Friday school day versus what would be available for stadium use. It was projected in this study that 892 stalls would be available for a stadium event. Expected parking demand for an event of 4,500 people would result in a parking demand from 1,280 vehicles utilizing a 3.5 persons per vehicle occupancy to 1,500 vehicles with a 3.0 persons per vehicle occupancy. Based upon these assumptions, from 388 to 532 vehicles will need to find parking at off -site locations for the one game per year that would generate such attendance. The District has proposed to use alternative parking areas to address this issue. The St. Croix valley Recreation Center has 450 parking stalls, the Stillwater Junior High School has 500 stalls, and Lilly Lake Elementary has 130 stalls. The District projects that eight buses would be utilized to provide this service, for a total of 34 to 40 bus trips. The Planning Commission and City Council must consider this alternative for addressing the parking shortage for possibly one event per year at the school. Other alternatives exist such as ride sharing programs for both adults and students which could be beneficial. The District could also be asked to increase the amount of parking on the campus, although the Zoning Ordinance standards and conditional use permit conditions under which the High School operates would not require additional parking stalls. The key to a successful shuttle system would be significant communication and education by the District so that spectators will realize the alternatives to parking on site before driving directly to the High School. The Police Chief has suggested that the District utilize flag persons working the parking lot for certain high attendance events to assure that the vehicles are properly parked and to ensure that the parking lot access is closed when the lot is full. The flag persons can also ensure that all drive aisles are accessible, especially for emergency vehicles and equipment. High School Stadium Planning Report Page 9 Conditional Use Permit Criteria. As indicated, an amended conditional use permit is required to allow construction of the stadium and related improvements to the site. A conditional use permit is also required for the height of the lighting poles and to allow fixtures at other than a 90 degree cutoff. The criteria for review of a conditional use permit is found in Section 401.03.A.7 of the Zoning Ordinance is found below: 1. Relationship to the specific policies and provisions of the municipal comprehensive plan. 2. The conformity with present and future land uses in the area. 3. The environmental issues and geographic area involved. 4. Whether the use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. 5. The impact on character of the surrounding area. 6. The demonstrated need for such use, 7. Traffic generation by the use in relation to capabilities of streets serving the property. 8. The impact upon existing public services and facilities including parks, schools, streets, and utilities, and the City's service capacity. 9. The proposed use's conformity with all performance standards contained herein (i.e., parking, loading, noise, etc.). Conditional use permit approval for the lighting issues are recommended in that the lighting plan as presented will minimize the amount of glare and light that would extend onto neighboring properties. In this case, a shorter pole height would likely increase the chance of glare and light extending beyond the property. The plan adequately addresses the lighting standards in terms of light levels at the southerly property tine. Variance Criteria. A variance is required to allow the bleachers and press box to exceed the required height of 12 feet for accessory buildings. The home side bleachers have a height of 43 feet 8 inches and the visitor bleachers are 24 feet 8 1 /2 inch to the top of the railing. Additionally, two loud speaker poles and horns would extend within three to four feet above the railing on the top of the press box. Criteria for variance review are found in Section 401.04.A of the Zoning Ordinance as found below: "4. Review Criteria. In considering all requests for a variance and in taking subsequent action, the Planning Commission and City Council shall make a finding of fact that the proposed action will not: a. Impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property. b. Unreasonably increase the congestion in the public street. c. Have the effect of allowing any district uses prohibited therein, permit a lesser degree of flood protection than the flood protection elevation for the particular area, or permit standards which are tower than those required by State law. d. Increase the danger of fire or endanger the public safety. High School Stadium Planning Report Page 10 e. Unreasonably diminish or impair established property values within the neighborhood, or in any way be contrary to the intent of this Ordinance. f, Violate the intent and purpose of the Comprehensive Plan. g. Violate any of the terms or conditions of Item 5, below. 5. Conditions. A variance from the terms of this Ordinance shall not be granted unless it can be demonstrated that: a. Undue hardship will result if the variance is denied due to the existence of special conditions and circumstances which are peculiar to the land, structure, or building involved and which are not applicable to other lands, structures or buildings in the same district. 1) Special conditions may include exceptional topographic or water conditions or, in the case of an existing lot or parcel of record, narrowness, shallowness, insufficient area or shape of the property. 2 3 ) ) Undue hardship caused by the special conditions and circumstances may not be solely economic in nature, if a reasonable use of the property exists under the terms of this Title, Special conditions and circumstances causing undue hardship shall not be a result of lot size or building location when the lot qualifies as a buildable parcel. b Literal interpretation of the provisions of this Ordinance would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under the terms of this Ordinance or deny the applicant the ability to put the property in question to a reasonable use. c. The special conditions and circumstances causing the undue hardship do not result from the actions of the applicant. d. Granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by this Ordinance to other lands, structures or buildings in the same district under the same conditions. e. The request is not a result of non - conforming lands, structures or buildings in the same district. f. The request is not a use variance. g. The variance requested is the minimum variance necessary to accomplish the intended purpose of the applicant. h. The request does not create an inconvenience to neighboring properties and uses." Building height variances for the High School were granted in 1991 as part of the original approvals. The Planning Commission and City Council should review the criteria and determine if any of the factors are adversely impacted by the proposal to construct the bleachers and press box at a height of more than 12 feet. High School Stadium Planning Report Page 11 RECOMMENDATION Based upon the preceding review, City staff recommends approval of the amended conditional use permit to allow a stadium at the Stillwater Area High School, a conditional use permit to allow a variation in the standards for outdoor lighting to include a 90 foot light pole height and fixtures at other than a 90 degree cutoff, and a variance to allow the two stadium bleacher structures and press box to exceed the building height standards for accessory buildings. The proposed project is generally consistent with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Ordinance, and previous approvals granted to the District. Parking and traffic are the primary issues with any intensification of use on the High School campus, but the District has made reasonable efforts to address those concerns with this proposal. Therefore, our office recommends approval of the request subject to the following conditions: 1. The District shall provide historical information on track meet attendance. 2. The District should analyze the impact of student /adult season passes on the overall parking demand for highly attended events of over 3,000 persons. 3 No activity at the stadium shall be illuminated with the outdoor lighting system after 11:00 PM. 4. The Planning Commission and City Council should comment on limiting utilization of the stadium to certain times or days of the week. 5. When constructed, the outdoor lighting system shall be tested to assure compliance with the lighting requirements found in Section 401,15.B.7 of the Zoning Ordinance. Meter readings shall be provided to the City in compliance with methods of measuring light intensity as found in the Zoning Ordinance. 6. Stadium lighting shall be constructed and operating within two years of the time of initial completion of the stadium complex. 7. The District shall provide additional sound analysis for the stadium utilizing the L50 standards addressed in the State MPCA Standards. 8. All events held at the stadium shall comply with State MPCA standards applicable to sound. The City shall require limitations on use of loud speakers if noise levels are found to exceed State MPCA standards. A lighting plan shall be provided by the District indicating provisions for lighting the area between the parking lots to the entrance gates and bleachers. The plan shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. High School Stadium Planning Report Page 12 10. The emergency access drive and gate shalt be accessible to emergency personnel at all times subject to review and approval of the Police Chief. 11 The District shall provide an emergency evacuation plan for the stadium, subject to review and approval of the Police Chief. 12. The District shall provide plans for securing satellite toilet facilities to the ground, subject to review and approval of the Building Official. 13. Any plans for signage shall comply with Section 401.15.G of the Zoning Ordinance and be subject to City review and approval. 14. Any plans for a score board shall be submitted to the City for review and approval. 15. All landscape and transplanting plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City Arborist. 16. Drainage calculations for the proposed changes to the site shall be submitted to the City Engineer. All grading and drainage plans shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer and applicable watershed authority. 17. The Parking and Traffic Assessment Study, prepared for the School District, shall be subject to review and analysis of the City Engineer. 18. A minimum of four security officers shall be provided by the District for all home football games and highly attended events of over 3,000 persons. 19. A parking fee shall not be charged for any event held at the stadium. 20. Highly attended events of over 3,000 persons shall not have a starting time earlier than 5 :00 PM on a weekday. 21. The District shall provide plans for re- striping existing parking Tots, subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 22. The District shall provide material and color samples of the bleachers and press box for Planning Commission review and approval. 23. The District shall utilize off -site parking facilities and shuttle buses for any event that may exceed the parking capacity of the stalls available on site. The District should provide a plan for off site parking, detailing when it will be put into effect, and how it w i l l be implemented, subject to review and approval of the City. High School Stadium Planning Report Page 13 24. The District shall utilize flag persons in the parking lot for all highly attended events of over 3,000 persons to assure proper parking and for closure of parking lot access when the lots are full. 25. This approval does not include the future concession /ticket and rest room facility. Detailed plans would need to be submitted for amended conditional use permit approval at the time of proposed construction. pc: Kris Danielson Mark Vier ling Jim Butler, Building Official Lindy Swanson, Police Chief Dennis Postler, City Engineer High School Stadium Planning Report Page 14 i it . �... Zen �:�G'. s_- ••I..j4r•[`."'�'.- ..::�:'..� ii ••."�ti. I.�._� OW WO r ti 0 4#! ti •J, li 1:' :?7• ,:.. • 4 , 1 ' i: / 1 , ,----,'• !? J ..., -., ..... ... .. - -._• ., ...... --.- ; 1' .\ :- - - -.. • ' - __.:.- . -\ , •. ' ; ;: • • 4. EXHIBIT 2 z 111=11110 >- 0 > CC 0 , U.J iffiNSME.113.03 Off- Street Loading. Loading berths appear to be provided at the south side of the building by the kitchen and at the north end by the theatre stage entrance. The south loading area appears adequately located out of traffic flow, and sufficiently designed to accept tractor trailers, however, the north dock may be in conflict with the bus traffic depending upon what time of day deliveries are made. More detailed plans of the loading berths must be submitted for proper review. Structure Location. As proposed, the high school structure meets all required setbacks. Upon review of the collector street location, it was noted that a right-of-way easement of 80 feet will be required for the collector. Forty feet will be dedicated from the school property and 40 feet from the property to the north. With this right-of-way in place, the school building will be approximately 40 feet from the edge of the right-of-way. The School District will need to comment on the acceptability of this and indicate the right-of-way in the site plan. Height limit for all structures in the 0 Zoning District is 35 feet. Landscaping® The preliminary landscaping plan shows a screen along the south boundary line consisting of a berm and a chain link fence. This entire area is going to be filled in with 200 Spruce trees transplanted from other areas. The entire parking lot and school building must also be screened from the residential areas on the north. The parking lot must have a perimeter curb barrier around the entire parking lot® The curb barrier shall be no closer than five feet to any lot line. Due to the size of the parking lot, our office recommends that the end islands be landscaped to break up the visual impact of the large areas of asphalt. A complete landscaping plan must be submitted for the entire grounds and the parking lot showing location and species of vegetation per ordinance standards. Athletic Fields. The site plan proposes a number of baseball, softball, football, soccer fields, track and field facilities and tennis courts. Field orientation of the main baseball field is within acceptable orientation standards. Main softball field orientation along with practice softball and baseball fields do not meet standard preferred orientation. To provide for the best orientation from the sun, it is suggested that these fields be realigned to a northeasterly direction. 6 EXHIBIT 3 Main baseball field is approximately 1,000 feet from the parking lot following the walkway system on the site plane The site plan does not identify any emergency vehicle access to the main baseball field or football field. The plan does illustrate a path approximately 10 feet wide that leads to the football and baseball fields. If this is the emergency vehicle access, it must be designed such that the emergency vehicles have easy access and constructed with a load bearing capacity to the main fields. If any fields are to be lighted, they should be located centrally most as possible so as not to cause any glare problems to residential areas. The tennis courts and the soccer fields are located very close to the ponds. Due to the steep slopes leading down to the ponds, fences may be needed to keep balls out of the ponds. Our office raises the concern of the large amount of grading required to provide level soccer fields around the ponds. It is important that the developer address this issue in the grading plans. Maintenance of overlapping football/baseball, softball fields becomes difficult due to intensive use of areas over long periods. Adequate steps must be taken to maintain sod conditions on these fields. Field sizes are to be within applicable athletic standards. The school architect has informed our office that the main football field will not have any seating at this time, but future plans may include a stadium on this site. I f the School Board does elect to construct a stadium in the future, they will be required to submit plans for City review to address lighting, parking, and any other impacts. Grading and Drainage. Preliminary plans have been submitted to our office for review. The grading plans show that to level the playing fields by the ponds, elevations will be cut into rather than filling to make level fields. All grading and drainage plans are to be reviewed with comment by the City Engineer prior to any permits being issued. Environmental Study Area. Consideration should be given to providing fencing around certain areas of the school site to avoid the possibility of students wandering onto private land. Lighting. 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SGS•• ur LO, MI 011., 1111 K1NO M9IA9J Ally NOI13flJjgNO3 1:10z1 ION 0 4 611 s ;l }Bie}E >3aed'1 O l0 A110 1OOHOS H0]H vat iv U3iVM11IiS S1Ng 9 A0ddWt wniav15 VIO.N IR,31VM111111 010031350119. V3k3V.1.11118 Yr. 1.3100100110 8 Ly3n N3d34N1 0 01 rxra FFfQ .1 •.4 L71 VYaN 01 n.i:i1VL:99 SEI z • qv 0 . Y'e�_�.z •..�.s,:..5:. ....w : if ..:i:•. .l.:im - c- .•�Yy:[� = <k C`r%. , ♦ .er .... ..a 1. Introduction. 796435-4 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ADDENDUM Stillwater School District, Independent School District No. 834 (the "District ") hereby applies for a conditional use permit amending that original Conditional Use Pen issued by the City of oak Park Heights (the "City ") on December 10, 1991, as the same has been amended from time to time, with respect to the Stillwater Area High School (the "High School ") site located at 5701 Stillwater Boulevard North, Oak Park Heights, Minnesota (the "Property "). This application (this "Application) is submitted for the purpose of obtaining supplemental approval for the construction of certain additional improvements (the "Stadium Improvements ") to the stadium /playing field area (the "Stadium ") currently located on the Property. The Stadium was schematically designed as part of the original construction documents for the high school improvements in 1991. The playing field and track were constructed at the same time as the high school building in 1991 with the anticipation that the remaining Stadium Improvements would be constructed at a later date. Prior to January 1, 2002, Miller Stadium, located at Stillwater Junior High School, 523 West Marsh Street, Stillwater, Minnesota, has been used to accommodate the athletic activities of the High School. As of January 1, 2002, the High School is no longer able to use Miller Stadium because the existing bleachers at Miller Stadium are no longer in compliance with applicable Minnesota safety regulations. As a result of the foregoing, the District needs to complete the construction of the Stadium. Unfortunately, until recently, the District lacked adequate funding to undertake this project. The District has now identified funding sources for at least a portion of the project, and remains hopeful that it will eventually be able to accumulate funding for the entire project. Time is limited, however. The first soccer and football games at the High School are scheduled to commence during the last week of August 2002. Taking into account the need to comply with applicable public bidding requirements and the time required to commence and complete construction of the remaining Stadium Improvements, the District must advertise for bids soon in order to assure students, parents and the affected community of the District's ability to furnish a home stadium facility for the 2002-2003 school year. In connection with the foregoing, the District notes that its application for a conditional use permit in this matter was previously submitted to, and rejected by, the City's planning department due to a request by that department for submission of various additional documents and/or other information. At that time, the next available date for final hearing by the city council for the City (the "City Council ") was at its previously scheduled February 26, 2002 meeting. In an effort to timely comply with the City's filing requirements applicable to the February 26, 2002 hearing date, the District attended a staff meeting held with the City's planning department staff and other representatives for 1 EXHIBIT 15 the purposes of identifying any remaining submission requirements. Following that meeting, the District was further advised that subsequent submission of its application may be automatically delayed for consideration by the City Council until the council meeting currently scheduled for March 12, 2002. This Application has been compiled and submitted in response to the requirements established at the earlier staff meeting, and has been filed in compliance with the filing requirements originally applicable to the February 26, 2002 City Council hearing date. Due to existing time exigencies, the District respectfully requests accelerated approval of this Application by the City at its February 26, 2002 City Council hearing date, or otherwise as soon as possible thereafter, it being understood that any delay in approval by the City to the March 12, 2002 City Council meeting may further jeopardize the District's ability to timely complete the Stadium Improvements in time for use in connection with the District's Fall 2002 soccer /football schedule, all to the detriment of the District and the affected students, parents and general community. Project Summary. In addition to all other improvements described in the documents submitted with this Application, the proposed Stadium Improvements principally include the following: (a) Home Grandstand (providing seating for 3,418 persons (based on an 18" per person seating design capacity), or seating for 2,849 persons (based upon a 22" per person seat width standard specified in City of Oak Park Heights Zoning Code, Revised 2000 (the "Code")); (b) Visitor Bleacher (providing seating for 1,284 persons (based on an 18" per person seating design capacity), or seating for 1,051 persons (based upon a 22" per person seat width standard specified in the Code)); Stadium Lighting System (including four 90 -foot high poles with hooded/shielded fixtures to reduce spill from reaching the properties south of the Stadium and to provide consistent light levels over playing field area); 2, 796435-4 (c) (d) Sound System (consisting of speakers mounted on the press box roof (home side) and on the Stadium light poles (visitor's side)); Spectator Entrance (from the existing parking lot north of the existing running track) ; Ticketing Area (consisting of fencing and gate ticketing areas); Home /Visitor Spectator Paths (consisting of home /visitor spectator separation via fencing and paved walks); and (h) Press Box - Prefabricated Modular Building (measuring 60' long by 8' wide with a photo platform on the press box roof). (e) (f) (g 2 3 . Limited Impact of Stadium Use. It is reasonable to expect use of the Stadium by the District for a variety of events and other purposes, including without limitation Fall varsity and junior varsity home football games and soccer games and Spring home track and field events. With the possible exception of the annual varsity homecoming football game, however, virtually all other Stadium use is currently anticipated to be at levels causing negligible impact on the Oak Park Heights community. In this regard, it is important to note that Fall varsity home football games, excluding the homecoming game, have historically attracted total attendance in ranges at or well below 3,000 spectators. Non - football events generally attract substantially lower attendance figures, with many occurring at times of the day or year where there is little or no need for stadium lighting. Consequently, most of the understandable community concerns with respect to the Stadium are anticipated to be limited primarily to the annual varsity homecoming football game, where historical attendance figures have ranged in recent years from a low of 3,645 spectators to a high of 4,464 spectators. Notwithstanding this limited potential impact, the Stadium Improvements, including without limitation the north -south geographical alignment of the Stadium itself, have been designed at a level commensurate with such annual peak use and with a focus on minimizing any adverse community impact. For additional information regarding projected Stadium uses, please see attached Exhibit H to this Application, Miller Stadium Main Events 2001. For additional information regarding historical varsity football attendance, please see attached Exhibit I to this Application, Football Attendance /Soccer Attendance 1997 -2001. 4. Possible Delayed Phase-in of Stadium Lighg na. Due to funding availability issues, and as more fully discussed below, the District is considering possible delayed phase -in of construction of Stadium Improvements consisting of Stadium lighting. While this Application seeks approval of construction and use of Stadium lighting, as part of the Stadium Improvements and as more fully detailed in this Application and the documentary enclosures submitted herewith, it additionally seeks approval the Stadium Improvements, on the basis that construction of Stadium lighting may be delayed and that use of the Stadium may occur without Stadium lighting until such time as adequate funding becomes available. As such, and in anticipation of the possibility that the initial construction of the Stadium Improvements may exclude Stadium lighting, this Application assumes possible rescheduling of events typically conducted during evening hours (e.g., Fall varsity football games) such that they may be held earlier in the day and without the need for artificial Stadium lighting. Certain documents supporting this Application, such as the Parking and Traffic Assessment, incorporate assumptions of possible early scheduling of such evening events. 5. Public Meeting. on January 2, 2002, the District held a public meeting, which was earlier scheduled and noticed to members of the community, to solicit questions and comments to the proposed Stadium Improvements. For a collection of the minutes to this public 796435 -4 3 meeting, please see attached Exhibit J to this Application, Minutes of Neighborhood Meeting. 6. Parking. Existing parking at the High School is presently adequate for stadium event use and in full compliance with applicable zoning requirements issued by the City. Inclusive of additional parking to be provided for event purposes by restriping designated bus lanes located on the Property, the Property currently includes a total of 992 parking spaces. Section 401.15.F.9.b of the Code establishes a requirement for one parking stall for every eight seats of stadium seating. Assuming a proposed stadium seating count of 3,900 seats (based upon a 22" per person seat width standard specified in the Code), the Code requires the provision of not more than 488 parking stalls in connection with the currently proposed Stadium Improvements, leaving up to 504 parking spaces for use by the District for non- stadium event purposes, if any (it being understood that the District has no intention to schedule significant non - stadium events which would coincide with such major stadium events as periodic High School Fall football games). As previously noted, and notwithstanding the 22" per person seat width standard established in the Code, the Stadium Improvements contemplate a "design capacity" of 4,702 seats (based upon an 18" per person seat width "design standard "). Assuming application of the Code's 1:8 ratio (parking stalls to stadium seats) to this design capacity, the Code would require the provision of not more than 588 parking stalls in connection with the currently proposed Stadium Improvements, leaving up to 404 parking spaces for use by the District for non - stadium event purposes, if any. As a result of the foregoing, regardless of whether the Stadium seating count is based upon the Code's 22" standard or the 18" design standard, the proposed Stadium Improvements are in full compliance with the parking requirements set forth in the Code. Notwithstanding such compliance, and in instances where the District anticipates significant Stadium attendance (principally in the case of the varsity homecoming football game), or competing High School stadium and non- stadium events, whereby available parking on the Property may be insufficient to support such use, the District intends to provide parking shuttle service from other District-owned or third party -owned properties for the convenience and enjoyment of the spectators /attendees and for the benefit of the community. With access to an existing fleet of approximately seventy buses under contract with the District, and with experience in transporting approximately 8,000 District -wide students on a daily basis, such a shuttle service is well within the District's existing resources and capabilities. The District additionally intends to evaluate and implement, as appropriate, various parking management strategies which may include, among others, increased parking lot signage, ride share promotions, etc. For additional information regarding Stadium event parking, please see attached Exhibit K to this Application, Parking and Traffic Assessment. 7. Traffic. The design of the High School campus includes provision for accepting and dispersing up to 992 vehicles onto 58th Street and Trunk Highway 5. In this regard, 796435 -4 4 stadium event traffic can be admitted and disbursed through three different ingress /egress driveways serving the property: (i) two driveways located on 58th Street; and (ii) one driveway located on Trunk Highway 5. Small Stadium events would generally produce a traffic volume reasonably comparable to that currently involved with activities conducted in the auditoriurn or gym. At a larger event, like a Friday night football game, the District anticipates, based on its experience at Miller Stadium and on the Parking and Traffic Assessment, dated January 27, 2002, prepared by David Braslau Associates, Inc. and Benshoof and Associates, Inc., that the majority of vehicles enter the parking lot 45 -60 minutes before game time and exit the lot 30 minutes after the game. Traffic controls presently in place should adequately handle this traffic volume even in the case of the annual varsity homecoming football game. The District additionally intends to evaluate and implement, as appropriate, various traffic management strategies which may include, among others, possible parking lot attendants, off-duty police officer traffic direction, etc. For additional information regarding traffic volume, please see attached Exhibit K, Parking and Traffic Assessment. 8. High School Enrollment Projections. Modest High School enrollment increases and declines are currently projected for 2002 and 2003, respectively. Projected net growth over 2001 (66 students in 2002 and 35 students in 2003), is comparatively negligible. Assuming a correlation between enrollment and attendance at Stadium events, any enrollment-related impact on Stadium attendance would be comparatively nominal. In actual fact, historical attendance information for Miller Stadium, as compared to historical enrollment information for the District, demonstrates that no such correlation actually exists. From 1997 through 1999, the High School posted a net enrollment increase of 134 students. By comparison, aggregate attendance at varsity home football games over that same period have posted a net decline of 2,588 spectators. High School enrollment is anticipated to have little or no effect on either Stadium parking or traffic issues. Consequently, overall student enrollment fluctuations are immaterial to this Application. For additional information regarding historical Miller Stadium attendance, please see attached Exhibit I to this g g Application, Football Attendance /Soccer Attendance 1997 -2001. For additional information regarding historical and projected High School enrollment, please see attached Exhibit L to this Application, Stillwater Area High School Enrollment. For additional information regarding the impact of High School enrollment on Stadium event parking and traffic issues, please see attached Exhibit K to this Application, Parking and Traffic Assessment. 9. Sound (Public Address) System. The actual sound system to be incorporated into this project will, of course, be acquired through the public bidding process. However, product literature describing for illustrative purposes a sound system comparable to those currently available in the market, and similar to that which the District intends to install as part of the Stadium Improvements, has been enclosed with this Application. For the purpose of reducing decibel levels and undesirable noise from being directed to properties located to the south of the Stadium, speakers will be directionally located and positioned on the underside of 796435-4 5 the press box roof (home side) and on the Stadium light poles (visitor's side). As presently designed, the sound impact of the speakers on individual residences most closely located to the Stadium is projected to be well within applicable state noise standards. In the event construction of Stadium lighting is deferred pending funding availability, alternative temporary mounting of the visitor's side speakers may occur, or mounting of such speakers may simply be deferred pending later construction of the Stadium lighting poles. For additional information regarding speaker design, location and configuration, please see the enclosed Plans for Stadium Improvements- Bleachers, Press Box & Lights. For additional information regarding speaker specifications, please see attached Exhibit M, Public Address Sound System Information. For additional information regarding speaker sound impact, please see attached Exhibit N, Sound Impact Assessment. 10. Bleachers. The proposal for the home -side grandstand illustrates a structure measuring 264' long by 22 rows high for a total (net) seating capacity of 3,418 (based upon an 18" per person seat width "design standard "). The front walkway of the bleachers is 5' above finish g rade and is accessed via handicap accessible ramp or stairs. The visitor -side bleachers measure 138' long by 15 rows high for a total (net) seating capacity of 1,284 (based upon an 18" per person seat width design standard). The front walkway of the bleachers is 4' above finish grade and is accessed via handicap accessible ramp or stairs. The bleacher is constructed of hot-dipped galvanized steel framing with aluminum extrusions (seat, foot planks). The bleachers are considered "closed -deck" because there are no openings between foot and seat planks. Aluminum riser boards may be colored either black or red to be consistent with high school colors. For additional information regarding bleacher design, location and configuration, please see the enclosed Plans for Stadium Improvements- Bleachers, Press Box & Lights. 11, Stadium Lighting. A four (4) -pole Stadium lighting system is proposed with two poles on either side of each bleacher structure. It has been determined that 90 -foot high poles are necessary to adequately reduce glare and spill to a minimal level (lower poles /fixtures will increase the horizontal glare /spill of the light). The football field will be lighted to an average of 50 -foot candles. As previously noted, due to possible funding issues, actual construction of the Stadium lighting may be temporarily deferred. For additional information g re ardin Stadium lighting design, location and configuration, please see the enclosed regarding Plans for Stadium Improvements- Bleachers, Press Box & Lights. 12. Removals. Removals required for the proposed Stadium Improvements will generally involve the removal of selected fencing and pavements, including a portion of the northwest track chute area. In addition, existing trees in the path of the construction will be transplanted rather than removed. Trees outside, but adjacent to, construction limits will be protected with snow fence. 796435 -4 6 13. Spectator Entrance Gate. As mentioned above, future plans call for a concession/ticket/toilet facility at the main entrance into the Stadium. Due to budget issues, the current proposal illustrates dedicated gates for home spectators separated from visitor spectators. The District may place transportable ticket booths at the ticketing area during events. Such booths may be similar to the existing parking lot guard building at the entrance of the High School. For additional information regarding ticketing area design, location and configuration, please see the enclosed Plans for Stadium Improvements- Bleachers, Press Box & Lights. 14. Press Box. The press box is constructed as a prefabricated, modular building measuring 60' long by 8' wide. The structure is installed on the steel framing of the home -side bleachers and is accessed from the bleacher step aisles. A photo platform is accessed via a ship's ladder and roof hatch inside the press box. The maintenance -free vinyl siding of the press box comes in earth tone colors to complement the bleacher construction. For additional information regarding press box design, location and configuration, please see the enclosed Plans for Stadium Improvements- Bleachers, Press Box & Lights. 15. Trash Receptacles. Several trash receptacles (barrels) will be located around the Stadium and will be cleaned on a regular basis. For additional information regarding trash receptacle location, please see the enclosed Plans for Stadium Improvements- Bleachers, Press Box & Lights. 16. Toilet Facilities. Portable satellite units will be provided during events. The number of toilets will be in accordance with projected stadium event attendance. For additional information regarding satellite toilet location, please see the enclosed Plans for Stadium Improvements- Bleachers, Press Box & Lights. 17. Fencing. Chain link fencing (8' height) will be re- aligned/provided to secure the site. Similarly, additional fencing (4' height) will be constructed adjacent to the running track to separate spectators from the field of play. Chain link fencing will be installed around the bleacher structures to keep persons from accessing the under -side of the bleachers except to accomplish periodic cleaning. For additional information regarding fencing design, location and configuration, please see the enclosed Plans for Stadium Improvements- Bleachers, Press Box & Lights. 18. Landscaping. The general intent of the landscape plan is to provide replacement (transplanting) of on -site evergreen trees and to restore the grass areas following construction. We will specify that transplanted trees have a one -year warranty to cover the replacement of dead 796435 -4 7 or dying material. For additional information regarding landscaping specifications, please see the enclosed Plans for Stadium Improvements- Bleachers, Press Box & Lights. 19. Variances. Contacts: No variances are requested in connection with this Application. Stillwater Public Schools, I.S.D. 834: Mike Brabender Supervisor of Operations Stillwater Area High School 1875 Greely Street Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 351 -8379 Landscape Architect: Jay Pomeroy Anderson Johnson Associates, Inc. (763) 544 -7129 796435 -4 8 Legal Counsel: Rider, Bennett, Egan & Arundel, LLP 333 South Seventh Street, Suite 2000 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Jeffrey D. Carpenter, Esq. (612)340 -8935 India W. Boulton, Esq. (612) 340 -8945 School Board Approval to Proceed Apply to City of Oak Park Heights for Amendment to CUP Host an Informational Mecting with Neighbors (Meeting Hosted) Approval of Amendment to CUP Bid the Project Open Bids Award a Contract Start Construction Substantial Completion First Activity at Stadium STADIUM PROJECT PREFERRED SCHEDULE FOR DISCUSSION December '13, 2001 (February 1, 2002 — Revised) December 13, 2001 December 21, 2001 February 1, 2002 January January January February February March March /April April August August 2002 9, 2002 2002 26,2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 16, 2002 27, 2002 HOME VISITOR‘i 11 dr BUS PARKING ii 01 N.) 0 z 31::) 1 -N Woodhury 1635 White Bear Lake 2273 ___. Wayzata 1 2187 Spring Lake Park Rosemount 1728 Park Center I 1762 Park (CG) 1572 . Osseo I 1698 Mounds View � 1483 �Minr�etonka 1 175.5 Maple Grove 1796 (Lakeville � 1963 [Irondale 1286__ Hopkins � 1978 , Illastings I 1380 . - Forest Lake � _ .. 1824 Eik River 2041 _ _____ [ Prairie I 2476 l Coon Rapids 2148 Eagan 1638 Eastview 1738 Blaine 2296 Burnsville 2520 Champlin Park 2380 , ,_...._•. Anoka 2404 i Andover TBD __ High School School Enrollment 3459 1 3200 2500 1 300 Park � X � X i 1 5000 � 7700 � -- _ - - - = - -- 350 I 200 X � _s _3oo ___ 1 7000 3000+ �� 00 2810 1200 x �._ 3300 � 4000 - +- � 3300 1 650 200+ l _ 5000 1 2000+ 1 600 I 690 � 200 6500 4200 2000 X 1 4800 6000 2500 400 X 3000 � 5000 3000+ 1 350 X X X 11. li. 1 4600 I 3000 � 3000 600 100 X X 4500 � 8000 I 5000 1500 750 X 2900 � 2800 1700 400 X X . _. __ I 4000 � 2380 1 880 � X 1 X � X 1 . 3250 4300 3000 350 X X . 7000 2000 i i i 3400 7000+ 5000+ 450 X X 3600 6000 4500 400 3300 5500 5.500 3000 750 3200 5 000 4600 700 275 X X 2500 3000 2000+ 1000 100 X X 4400 6000_ 3500 1100 10O X X 4000 5500 2500 700 i X 3300 3300 2000 1000 500 X X X li __________.. „ I , )0Z AlAHIS GIRLS TRACK SPRING 2001 4:00 pm-7:00 pm Friday 4:00 pm-7:00 pm Tuesday 4:00 pm-7:00 pm Thursday 4 :00 pm -7:00 pm Wednesday 4:00 pm-7:00 pm Friday. BOYS TRACK SPRING 2001 4 :00 pm-7:00 pm 4:00 pm-7:00 pm 4:00 pm-7:00 pm 4:00 pm-7:00 pm 4:00 pm-7:00 pm 4:00 pm-7:00 p m 4:00 pm-7:00 pm VARSITY FOOTBALL 7:00 pm -10 :00 pm Friday 7:00 pm-10:00 pm Friday 7 :00 pm -10 :00 pm Friday 7:00 pm -10:00 pm Wednesday JV FOOTBALL 6:30 pm -9 :00 pm 6:30 pm-9:00 pm 6:30 prri --9:00 pm Tuesday Tuesday Saturday Tuesday Tuesday Thursday Wednesday Friday Monday Monday Monday BOYS AND GIRLS SOCCER 5:00 pm -9:00 pm Tuesday 5:00 pm -9:00 pm Tuesday 5:00 pm -9 :00 pm Monday 5:00 pm-9:00 pm Thursday 5:00 pm -9 :00 pm Tuesday 5:00 pm -9 :00 pm Tuesday Saturday 5 :00 pm --9:00 pm Thursday 5 :00 pm -9 :00 pm Tuesday 5:00 pm -9:00 pm Thursday OTHER ACTIVITIES 3 :00 pm-11:00 pm Tuesday Start - 10:00 am Friday Finish - 8:00 pm Saturday MILLER STADIUM MAJOR EVENTS 2001 5/4/01 5/8/01 5/17/01 5/30/01 6/1/01 4/10/01 4/17/01 4/21/01 5/8/01 5/1 5/01 5/1 7/01 5/30/01 6/1/01 9/1 4/01 9/28/01 10/1 2/01 10/1 7/01 9/17/01 1 0/1/01 10/1 5/01 8/28/01 9/4/01 9/10/01 9/20/01 9/25/01 10/2/01 10/6/01 10/11/01 10/16/01 10/18/01 7/10/01 8/3/01 8/4/01 Filly Classic True Team Sectional Last Chance Meet Region 4AA Preliminaries Region 4AA Finals Lake/TCSC Challenge Sophomore Invite Pony Classic AAA Section 11 True Team Sophomore Conference Meet Last Chance Meet Section IVAA Preliminaries Section IVAA Finals Forest Lake Mounds View Park Cottage Grove White Bear Lake Forest Lake Mounds View Park Cottage Grove Hastings Woodbury Park Cottage Grove White Bear Lake Forest Lake Roseville Mounds View Sections vs. Tartan (Girls) vs. Hastings (Boys) Sections vs. Park (Girls & Boys) Sections vs. Woodbury (Girls & Boys) Drum Beauty American Cancer Walk American Cancer Walk FOOTBALL ATTENDANCE 1 997 -2OO1 YEAR GAME 1 GAME 2 GAME 3 GAME 4 TOTAL 2001 2137 4464 1912 1589 10,10.2 2000 2509 2895 4124 1 807 11,a35 1 1999 3145 4353 2368 2443 12,309 1998 2373 2649 3645 2592 1 1 ,259 1997 1967 4191 3491 3041 12,690 SOCCER ATTENDANCE 1997-2001 YEAR G 1 G2 G3 G4 G5 G6 G7 G8 TOTAL 2001 214 358 274 232 241 148 195 1662 2000 250 212 328 251 54 199 131 142.5 1999 145 208 399 199 220 295 1638 1998 381 liffilligni187 123 78 229 218 1564 1997 238 302 176 292 198 194 445 1845 Does Not Include: MILLER STADIUM — FOOTBALL ATTENDANCE 14- LARGEST PAID CROWDS 4,756 4,454 4,353 4,238 4,191 4,124 3,968 3,874 ` 3,870 3,864 3,842 3,761 3,634 3,633 Passes (Conference /Section) Participants: Pep Band, Cheerleaders, Chevals, Football Players and Coaches, Student -Paid Season Passes or Adult -Paid Season Passes STILLWATER AREA SCH OOLS STILLWATER AREA HIGH SCHOOL Dear SAHS \ ei�hbor: When Stillwater Area High School was built in 1993. the paying field and track were constructed at The same time. The school district is now taking steps to complete the stadium. As a ne i t- - hbor of the high school, yo u are invited to an informational meeting regarding_ plans for the stadium. The informational meeting, will be held on Wednesday. January 2, 2002, from 7:00 to 8:00 p. m. in the High School f•lain Forum Room. Enclosed with this letter you will End L the stadium concept plan. We look fors.' and to the opportunity to meet with you on January 2nd. if are unable to attend the meeting and have information you would like to share, please contact me by .l anuary 4 Lyle Koski. Ph.D. Princ; pal Stii1 \' ater Area Hi to School 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N. Tet: 651-351-8040 Qi-iltstiinfor R ;Y• Ac 1 - c 1 -R( /; ❑ EXHIBIT 16 E 1VV�QI2AT PROJECT :. CLIENT: SUBJECT PRESENT: Stillwater Stadium improvements COMM, No.: 01124 Stillwater 'Area Public Schools Stillwater Area Public Schools DATE: January 10, 2002 Neighborhood Meeting See Attached ANDERSON - .1( ;ON 45SOCIAM, Evc AA.7),5CAPE.4 C;tft.7T.C. ' { • SI1L PI. k NNL \R" • MEMO TO: Mike Brabender, Stillwater Area Schools MEMO BY: Ja Pomeroy__ VALLEY SQUARE OFFICE CENTER SUITE 200 • 7575 GOLDEN V LLEY ROAD • MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55427 PH (763) 544 - 7129 t FAX (763) 544-0531 A neighborhood meeting was -held on the evening of January 2, 2002, at Stillwater Area High School. The purpose .of the meeting. was .to inform neighbors adjacent to the school- property of the,propased stadium Improvements. Re 1 feet;of the school property.line'were notified of tonight's meeting. The following items were discussed or reviewed: 1; Dr, Lyle foski intraduc' the project and the project team, then generally followed the format of the agenda provided (see attached). 2. Dr-_ Koski - stated 'that the school board has requested the project. team review the potential for developing the stadium at the high school to follow the general intention of the original high school design, Furthermore, because the existing bleachers at Miller Stadium no -longer meet (effective 1I/1 /02) state bleacher compliance requirements, new bleachers must be constructed at one of the two sites. Because costs to reconstruct the bleachers at. Miller Stadium or the high school are very similar, the school board has opted to move in the' direction of construction at.the high school 3 Dr. Koski mentioned that alternative funding will be utilized fbr the purchase of construction of the bleachers. Mike Brab rider commented also that the alternative funds may only go.towerd bleachers (and not toward - textbooks, technology, teachers, etc.). The funding has not been appropriated for stadium lights, sound system or even.the supporting amenities, including paving and fencing, which are also part of the design_ 4. Pornercy stated that seating. for 3., 500 spectator S on the home side and 1,200 spectators on the visitor's side-is included in the present proposal. 5. Stadium lighting, including four 90' high light poles, would be designed to limit light spill and glare from the neighboring properties, Plans to be submitted to the City illustrate initial light levels (which will diminish over several -weekslgames to a "maintained" level) fall. below the City requirement of 0,4 footcandles. .Maintained light levels will be significantly lower than the City maximum level. 6. The stadium Tight poles- need to be higher due to the existing track .configuration (international broken- back). The track infield is wider to allow for socc er. With.that, light poles positioned next to, and at each end, of. the bleacher systems are further back than. many other stadiums, which requires additional height the light dawn toward that field, If lower poles are utilized, light will need to be projected more horizontally which will provide a more direct view of the light fixture frorn adjacent properties. Light fixture hoods have been incorporated into the design. to better direct light down to the football field as well as reducing spill and glare of the light source and to reduce visibility of the fixture. i Pomeroy mentioned that a sound system will be included in a proposal. Presently, speakers have been designed to be located on the two southern light poles to direct most of the sound •away from the south' neighbors (although a final determination will.be made by a sound consultant), The City has requested that a sound consultant review the sound system and its implications. 8. One resident commented that, in lieu of-positioning speakers on the two southern poles and having to have an appropriate volume to allow the spectators to.all hearthe P.A. .system, that more speakers are added to the north poles and the volume be turned. down. That option will be reviewed by the sound consultant. The intent of the sound system design will be to minimize noise from the sound system into the adjoining properties, 9. Residents are concerned about the noise generated frofrr :the spectators and from the increased use of the facility: one r~esident'connrtented that the sound ofth,e batting cage at the varsity baseball field is disruptive. A request was also made ta. review the pss bility of baffling. spectator noise, 10. Resid nts requested. that more (and. larger) eve vergreens are planted 'along.the. south berm of the stadium. A resident requested thata "stadium oonnmitt6e" be . established and that Baytown residents' issues are taken i,nto account during the stadium design, Residents.ar'e concerned that some of the recent construction projects by the , high school Which - went "unapproved" by the City has reduced the neighbors' trust in the school district and that every effort should be made to improve that trust. Evidently some residents (B Neighborhood) were involved in some of the design aspects related to the original high school construction. - 1 2. Residents are concerned about-people cutting across their yards to either gain entrance into the stadium or disruptive activities which may spill over into their yards during- events_ They asked that discussions with police take place regarding improved supervision ih the adjoining neighborhoods. 13 Sherm • Danielson mentioned that there Would be eight home varsity football games (maximum. including playoffs3.plus several•soccer games, track events and the like. In addition, events currently scheduled at Miiler`.Stadium maybe relocated. to the -high school; however, at this point, that decision has not yet been made. 14. School personnel stated that there is no intention to incorporate a cell phone tower as part of this ,project, . 15. One resident questioned whether the airport needed to be notified of the proposal to include light tower's. 16, A resident commented.that drainag.el runoff issues be appropriately addressed as there have been complaints of: rising water levels at the pond to the of the school. Pomeroy.commented that -the watershed district will be met with and that all required permits will be applied for and received prior to construction. 17 One resident requested information related to the school district's long range plans for the high school.' Dr, Koski mentioned that, at this point, no formal action has been .taken to review the possibility of constructing another high school (or additional stadiums), 18 A resident questioned the need fora stadium at the high school because Miller Stadium was upgraded several years ago. Mike Brabender mentioned that the track was resurfaced in 1993- Prior to that, the home bleachers were expanded in 1979. Generally, the stadium facility at Stillwater Junior High School was constructed in 1965. The current facility provides a smaller than standard soccer field. Furthermore, lights and sound system are outdated. Any upgrades to the bleachers would also require building code and ADA accessibility issues be addressed. 19. Brabender mentioned that - parking counts for varsity games at Miller Stadium, which has on site parking. for approximately 500 cars, has not been gathered due to the variety of off - site- parking options. 20. A neighbor requested that AJA provide. a more up -to --date aerial photograph of the project site. The aerial photograph used as an overhead this evening was from 1995 imagery and does not show the commercial development north of the high school. 21 The residents requested that an illustrated rendering be developed. to better depict that stadium proposal. 22, Residents requested that the school update the neighbors as to when public meetings will be held Dr. Koski and Mike-mentioned that the School Board meetings as well as• the City. Planning and City Council meetings are all public meetings which are advertised in the local newspaper. Additionally. Raytown Township issues a publication every two months and will include any information related to watershed permits or developments in the area 23. A person in attendance is a member of the Baytown Township Council and mentioned that Information related to the proposed project. should be forwarded to the Township to include in future publications, That informatibn will need to be part of the school's formai submittal to the City of Oak Park Heights. 24. Pomeroy mentioned, that the City has requested analysis and reviews related to parking. traffic and noise generated from stadium events. ?5. Pomeroy commented that if on-site parking is not adequate for stadium events, the school may develop plans for off site parking and shuttling. This may include shuttle service from a variety of sites including the city dome, county fair grounds or Stillwater Junior High School. Additionally, increased policing or No Parking" signs may be.reviewed as an option during events VALLEY SQUARE OFFfC CENTER * SutT 200 - 7575 GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55427 PH (763) 544 -7129 FAX (783) 544 -0531 26. Dr. Koski reviewed, _generally, the main concerns. and. issues raised by the attendees during the meeting. A summary of the issues, and responses, will be specifically addressed by the school and AJA and made part of the minutes (see attached): The above items relate our understanding of the 'issues discussed at the. neighborhood meeting held at tiliwater Area High School on the evening of- January 2, 2002, If any item requires revision' or clarification, please notify AJA so. we may amend this document as needed, cc. Scott Richards - City Consulting Planner, Northwest Associated Consultants Dr, Lyle Koski' - Stillwater Area High School Principal - Ms. Kris Danielson Community Development Director, City of Oak Park Heights VALLGY SQUARE OFFICE CENTER • SUITE 200 - 7575 GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD • MINNEAPOLIS. MN 55427 PH (7 3) 544 -.7129 n FAX (7E33) 544 -0531 COMMUNITY INFORMATIONAL MEETING STADIUM I STILLWATER AREA HIGH SCHOOL 7:00 P.M,. JAITNARY 2, 2002 SAHS LARGE FORUM ROOM AGENDA I. Introductions: a. Mjke 3rabender, Supervisor of Operations, Dist. 834 b. Jay Pomeroy, Landscape Architect, Anderson-Johnson Associates, Inc. c, Sherri. Dathelson, SAHS Activities Director, Dist. 834 d. Lyle Koski, SAS Principal, Dist. 834 2. History of Stadium Issue a. Miller Stadium b. Construction of current SAHS 3. Bleacher Safety Act 1999/2000 a. Current status b. Future implications 4 Proposal for Stadium a, options examined b. Preferred plan S. Questions /Discussion Hc\I—U • ••••• /c /// cfie--f -KJui4- (r:9-4441i A --vA/L Lk) ( 1 )& Tfh 1 Rece i4 41_ 1 -J61,7 7 e V 6 - ••■•• 2L/ce 3 ) / r . "cf Jan. - 7,r • / • • (Liv',77 if J c.3 e 3 Qtj 3:03P4 / /7 • 4r /1 / , I MEETING SUMMARY JANUARY 2, 2002 SAM After introductions and a quick review o L the stadium issue-, the foliowizg concerns were discussed: Miller Stadium: S vera1 people - were very interested and stron,K1y suggested that it made more sense to remodel Miller than it did to ash the Stadium on the high school site. One individual indicated that just a few years ago, the stadium was up- graded to a "state of the art" facility. Response: Some work had been done to the footba isoccer playing surface, arid a new " cover" was put on the Eck approximately 6 years ago as a t mporary measure_ The track will have to havo a new base =d be re-surfaced because of the buckling in several spots.. Some basic comparative costs were given to show why the new stadium is being explored. A ms's rell ess of I Mier One re idernt stated they were deceived regarding the stadium fissile wh they built their home several years ago. They live adjacent to the property and had 110 idea that a stadium was ven c o iderd on the high school site Response: Several other residents- stated that although they weren't excited about the idea o f having the stadia.. placed at SAES, they i .fo rmed the group that thz stadium L Sue was common, kna ledgo and it makes sense to havd it oil the high school site. Sound Issues- Conpadsons of the speakers on the ear dealerships were made and questions were Asked how the sound would be kept to a minimum It was suggested that test be rim to determine the best way to keep the sound reasonable, Response: It was explained that directional speakers would be put in place to direct the sound away from the reside iii areas_ Lighting- Concerns about tho amount of fighting and the height of the poles was stated as a concern, Response: It was e. lined that by using 90 ft. poles, the Ifs could be directed straight down on the field to e glare and direct light to neighboring areas.. It was stated that when an individual steps several feet out of the "focused area" there would not he enough light to read a book. lithe poles' are lowered to 70 or SO ft., the lights woukd much more visible when looking at the direction of the stadium. A pr - ' u T �� ;a .f�r� . 7 . 2 : fl P ,1 Nu un ber of Events- People were concerned. over the number of events for cash fill season. Rt.sponsc+ The number of "possible dates" was discussed. It was also stated that other facilities would be used and that not all soccer and football games would be moved to the new atadiun. Padang Issues The concepts involved with adequate parking and over --flow parking onto the neighborhood were discussed.. Response: It was stated that there are no plrns to expand parking facilities, and that the cui lent parking spaces more than refs the recommended amount. There are 1,1ually only two dates /year when we approach the "mega cro d" concept.. On those dates shuttle services and extra arrangerwnts (additional police, temporary pa's, etc.) would go into effect. Money ? - Sever dens , wondered how a district in financial difficulty could corder spending money on a new stadium Response: The concept of deferred maintenance was reviewed.. It was also stated that currently the bleachers were the only costs being coVorad with. "district dollars' and that private ids were be Bought to help with the rent of the construction, Run of Concerns®- Both quality arid quantity issues of ruts_ off from the added `covered, surfaces was discussed. Response: The district is working with the Oak Park Heights staff be sure ail issues regarding the crivironmept are exarmed. There will be less than 3/4 of an, acre of additional back -top in the construction plan. SehooliCommunity Growth A - resident wanted to know how much bigger will the district get and if there will be another high school and another stadium, Response: It was sta.te.d that there axe no current. plans for an. additional high school_ Also it was stated that as the high 1 I population grows, it doesn't mean that w will have more games/events/activities. The program will remain about the same. Trust Level -- The ropes course was still a big issue for several residents who stated their d isp Leasure with the district and said there was r w a lack o f trust o f the schools commitment to the community. i rnr� T. !, 7 0,1,,,,,D14 J [ � °"' C EJ 'E � � lJ X1 1 Response: It was stated that this was the reason far h meeting. It was also stated that the meeting was not had to ask for permission but rather to inform them of the ply to build the stadium and to get residents input into the issues involved What Happens Next? Residents wanted to know what would be the next step. Response: It was stated that the district had already met with the city of Oak Park Heights and a meeting with the planning council would be held yet this winter. 'Fhe school board would be kept abreast of the progress of dm stadium during their regular board meetings, Additional Comments;; - One resident wanted to establish a "stadium committee ". We would like more trees planted. as a barer. Please hold more community m We want to be noted of future meetings as they are scheduled, Contact the airport for "height restrictions" for safety purposes. - Updated aerial views of the site should be avaitabie at fhture meetings. Platting ones to grow on the fence would be very belpt, - The community of Baytown would like to be included in, the planning_ Received Time Jan, 7 . 3 :03PM J HI' — Y3( " SCa‘; 12685 53r Street North Stillwater. lv[N 55082 December 2 '7, 2001 Lyle Koski,, Ph.D. Principal, Stiliwa Area High School 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N_ Stillwater, Mn 55082 Dear Mr_ Ko8kie Thank you far providing advance notice to your adjoixthn neighbors regarding the plarts for the football stadium, As participants in discusaio r s about school and Baytown relations prior to construc Lion of the h l gh. s hoo twel - vt years ago and as a present close neighbor to the school, we! very much ' to be a part of the discus6o,Cts and would apprcdate being notified of all racer }ngs_ ZJxxfortunatoiy, \Am coot attend the Janiary 2 mccdng and so want to pr�:scnt our Thoughts by iettor., Baytown. residents rutT on several occasions with rewescftativeS of he high $drool wcl-ve years ago when cons] ction was irnrriincntr, One of tht isguvS discussed was a 8tadiu - m, its placement and ways to arncii.or z its impact on nt ighbars. + discussed lighting and it was proposed then. that all Iigh:ting woti iwi be subdued axid. project away from homes, also discussed placing all or part of ` t1i 5tadiu.m btl o w ground level so that a natural bonn would be firmed or that the poseur burn be lherghtcnd and extended. Otiltr discussion focuscd on the sound system to bo u d and what could be done to limit noise pollution. These arc tile conccm.s that wcxo prt s enr .d- at the time and which geed to be addressed today, School officials n d Baytown residents worked togother several yctrs aso so that: the effect of thc -high school on the neighborhood would be r i x cci, The high $ - Qhtol certainly ac as a good neighbor gai and wo ae hoping that we can again achieve t4iit relaLLo xfp. Thank you lot that prows notifying all affected neighbors of your proposal and the upcoming Meeting_ Very truly youl's, D i a.nc M. Nile Cia,nn r. t rt A T r 1 h N. McGann Stillwater Area High School Stadium Improvement Oak Park Heights, Minnesota PA :' ': ! o G AND TRAFFIC ASSESSMENT Prepared for Stillwater Area Schools by David Braslau Associates, Inc. and Benshoof and Associates, Inc. 27 January 2002 EXHIBIT 17 Parking and Traffic Assessment Stillwater Area Hi h School - Stadium Im•rovement 1.0 STUDY OBJECTIVES AND APPROACH 1 2.0 DATA ON PARKING CAPACITY AND GAME ATTENDANCE 2 2.1. Parking capacity on the High School Campus 2 2.2. Historical and future attendance at football games 2 3.0 PARKING ANALYSIS . 6 11. Expected parking demand 6 12. On -site parking capacity 6 3.3. Off-site parking locations and capacity 6 3.4. Bus shuttle program from off-site locations 6 3.5 Parking Management 7 4.0 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS 9 4.1. Purpose and Background 9 4.1.1. EXISTING CONDITIONS 9 4.1.2. TRAFFIC FORECASTS 10 4.1.2.1. Trip Generation 10 4.1.2.2. Trip Distribution 10 4.1.2.3. Intersection Traffic Volumes 1 4.1.3. TRAFFIC ANALYSIS 12 4.2. Traffic Management 13 5.0 EXPECTED IMPACTS FROM NIGHT GAMES 13 6.0 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS .a..v.....a ......... ...... ....... ..... v........... 14 6.1. Parking demand and analysis 14 6.2. Traffic dernand and analysis 14 6.3. Parking and Traffic Management 14 APPENDIX A LEVEL OF SERVICE (LOS) llESC12IPTIONS Stillwater Area Schools Table of Contents Stillwater Area High School - Stadium Improvement Parking and Traffic Assessment Figure 2.1 High School Campus Parking Locations 3 Figure 2.2 Total Historical Attendance at Football Games 5 Figure 3.1 Off-Site Parking Locations 8 Figure 4.1 Stillwater Area School District 11 Stillwater Area Schools List of Figures Stillwater Area Hi_h School - Stadium Im■rovement Parkin and Traffic Assessment LO STUDY OBJECTIVES AND APPROACH This Parking and Traffic Assessment examines the potential parking demand and capacity to accommodate this parking and expected traffic levels and impacts associated with improvements to the Stillwater Area High School stadium. These improvements will provide bleacher seating for the home team of 3,418 and for the visiting team of 1,284 based on 18" per seat, for a total of 4,702. This assumption, based upon actual data, provides a higher bleacher capacity than the design level of 22" per seat. This assessment assumes that games will be played on a Friday afternoon without stadium lighting so that the games will begin at 5:00 pm and end at approximately 7:00 to 7:30 pm. Thus, inbound traffic flows for the afternoon game, which will occur simultaneously with the beginning of the PM Peak Hour traffic flow, are likely to have the greatest impact on adjacent roadways and intersections. The afternoon game represents worst case traffic impacts associated with the stadium, since background traffic will be higher during this time period. While football games are typically the largest attractor of motor vehicles, the stadium will also be used for soccer (which draws about 10% of football attendance) and other school- related sports and non-sports events. The parking analysis estimates the number of parking spaces required on and off of the High School campus, based upon a Friday football game attendance similar to the peak recorded attendance in 2001. This assessment also makes recommendations for minimizing the parking demand through programs to encourage ride - sharing. Since it is likely that at least some off -site parking will be required, the location and availability of this parking, along with a shuttle system between these areas and the stadium, are discussed. The greatest impact on the adjacent roadway system will occur at the intersection of Stillwater Boulevard (TH 5) and 58 Street, and at the intersection of 58`'' Street and Neal Avenue, the main entrance to the school campus. The analysis of potential impacts on these intersections is based upon the maximum number of vehicles that can be accommodated on the campus. A program will be developed by the School District to limit parking on the campus to available spaces and encourage parking and use of shuttles or walking from off-site parking. Section 2.0 of this assessment reviews available data, including parking capacity on the school campus and previous and expected future attendance at football games. This section also establishes expected spectator demand for a peak event and the number of available parking spaces on campus. Section 3.0 estimates the total parking demand expected for a peak event at the stadium, compares this with available parking on the campus, and identifies off-site parking alternatives and a shuttle system for accommodating this parking demand. Section 4.0 evaluates traffic impacts associated with the stadium improvements and peak attendance at a football game on a Friday afternoon. This section also discusses traffic management on the campus to expedite the flow of vehicles to available parking spaces. Section 5.0 discusses expected impacts from night games at the stadium. Section 6.0 presents a summary of findings and conclusions of the parking and traffic study. Stillwater Area Schools. Page 1 Stillwater Area High School - Stadium Improvement Parking and Traffic Assessment 2.0 DATA ON PARKING CAPACITY AND GAME ATTENDANCE 2,1. Parking capacity on the High School Campus Parking area on the school campus shown in Figure 2.1. The number of spaces in each of these areas, the number of already occupied spaces (based upon a count just before 5:00 pm on Friday, January 18, 2002), and the number assumed to be available for stadium parking by game start at 5:00 pm are shown in Table 2.1. Table 2.1 Parking Spaces Available on Campus for Stadium Event Notes (1) (2) (3) Area Student -East (1) Student -West Staff - North Staff- South Staff - East (2) ,Staff - West (3) Spaces 231 476 25 76 110 124 Used 40 10 50 Available 191 476 25 26 100 74 Total 992 100 Includes 8 handicap and 9 short -tern spaces Bus corral re- striped to add 45 spaces Includes 10 handicap spaces 892 Based upon a seating capacity of 4,702, available parking spaces for a game (892) are almost double the number required under the City of Oak Park Heights zoning code (588) based upon one space per 8 seats (4,702 = 588). 2.2. Historical and future attendance at football games Data on attendance at football games have been provided by the School District. These are summarized below in Table 2.2. A graphical representation of total attendance by game over time is presented in Figure 2.2. This figure shows a lower attendance in the most recent years at three of the four home games and slightly higher number for the games with the highest attendance. In 2001, the peak attendance was 4,484, although it has been close to this level in past years. Although enrollment is expected to increase in 2002 by approximately 6.5 %, peak attendance has varied by as much as 22% in the past five years and may be affected more by team performance than by school enrollment. Therefore, for purposes of this parking and traffic study, a game attendance of 4,500 will be evaluated. It should be emphasized that this level of attendance will likely occur only once per year, with the other games drawing approximately half as many spectators. It can also be seen in Figure 2.2 that attendance at the remaining three games has decreased over the past five years as enrollment has increased. Stillwater Area Schools. Page 2 cb co C: 7 D CS CI) J 0 �itltttlititilliilll�fllEt�l t °,I�E;�iy :,L Iltilf 11111111331ll11111tt:ffry,� J N)i ZA Vd s n e 0 0 0 0 � D c Il L - ; Ise ts , 1 1 'T I 3WOH • ,1 J J \ I a U 0 [d 0 ❑ 0) [d 4-, 0 M ❑ 7 s cti 8a Stillwater Area High School - Stadium Improvement Parking and Traffic Assessment Table 2.2 Historical Attendance at Football Games Students Adults ;Total Students Adults Total Students Adults Total ,Students Adults Total Students Adults Total GAME 1 1718 419 2137 1500 1009 2509 2123 1022 3145 1505 868 2373 1165 802 1967 GAME 2 2001 3 265 1199 4464 2000 2007 888 2895 1999 2968 1385 4353 1998 1661 1997 2377 1814 4191 GAME 3 GAME 4 1248 1156 664 433 1912 1589 3007 1240 1117 567 4124 1807 1467 1591 901 852 2368 2443 2526 1339 1119 1253 3645 2592 2471 1659 1020 1382 3491 3041 Stillwater Area Schools. Page 4 0 H ( N. 1 co 0 a) CD v E E E co co a3 0 0 0 a -4 0 0 0 0 O o c..] Ln o LC) , t' d" a) E 0 0 0 © 0 0 Lr) o ,n Cyr s:1 40 j P N Q W CD 0 0 0 C) LC) 0 C 4 r- O 0 CN 0 0 C�! 0) 0) co 0) 0) 0) Stillwater Area Hi „h School Stadium Im.ravement Parkin and Traffic Assessment 3M PARKING ANALYSIS 3.1. Expected parking demand ,Based upon an accepted standard reference on parking (Parking, Weant and Levinson, ENO Foundation 1990), vehicle occupancies of 3.5 persons are common at football games. However, studies have also shown that average occupancies of 3.0 persons per vehicle can occur for professional and college football and concerts. With a peak attendance of 4,500, the parking demand may range from 1,280 vehicles using a 3.5 persons per vehicle occupancy to 1,500 vehicles with a 3.0 persons per vehicle occupancy, with the lower value more likely with a high school football event. Vehicle occupancy will depend upon a number of factors. For example, a count this fall indicated 688 students on morning buses or 31/0 of the 2,209 students enrolled in 2001. A total of 1,425 students are on the bus route lists. Some of these students may stay on or in the vicinity of the school after class dismissal time (3:02 pm) or they may return home and arrive at the game by car, either alone or with others. 12. On -site parking capacity Estimated on -site parking capacity from Table 2.1 is 892 spaces. Therefore, there will be insufficient capacity provided by school parking alone to meet the expected vehicle demand. Based upon the assumptions above, from 388 to 532 vehicles will have to find parking at off -site locations. 3.3. Off-site parking locations and capacity Three likely alternative parking areas have been identified in the vicinity of the high school where off-site parking may be available. The School District has already contacted the City of Stillwater regarding use of the St. Croix Valley Recreation Center located at 1675 Market Drive. There are 450 parking stalls on that site. The Stillwater Jr. High School at 523 West Marsh St. contains 500 parking stalls. Lily Lake Elementary School located at 2003 West Willard St. contains 130 stalls. These sites are shown in Figure 3.1. The two sites owned by the School District provide 630 spaces, which could easily accommodate the high estimate of 532 spaces. The Recreation Center with Lily Lake School would provide 580 spaces, which would also be sufficient to accommodate the maximum number of expected vehicles parking off-site. 14. Bus shuttle program from off -site locations From 1,358 persons (with 3.5 persons per vehicle) to 1,596 persons (with 3.0 persons per vehicle) may have to be shuttled from off -site locations to the stadium. Assuming buses with a capacity of 40 persons, from 34 to 40 bus trips will be required. Assuming that the round trip from the off-site parking location to the stadium requires 12 minutes and all of these must occur within one hour, one bus will be able to make 5 round trips in an hour and 8 buses would be needed to provide this service. The closer the off -site parking, the fewer buses will be needed to provide adequate shuttle service. Stillwater Area Schools. Page 6 Stillwater Area Hi h School - Stadium lmsrovement Parking and Traffic Assessment 3.5. Parking Management Since the school has control of events and scheduling at the school, it is possible to limit joint events at the school. Evening events could be scheduled to minimize any potential conflict that could occur on a Friday game night where arriving cars may conflict with departing cars from the stadium. For purposes of the parking and traffic study, it has been assumed that no conflicting events will be scheduled the evening of a football game. A ride - sharing program could encourage both students and adults attending the game to share cars or vans to minimize overall parking demand and reduce the number of off-site alternative parking spaces needed. For expected peak events, it may be helpful to provide advanced notice in the school paper and possibly the local paper regarding the availability of off -site parking and free shuttle service. In addition, issuance of on -site parking permits may help control on -site parking capacity. Signage to indicate that the lot is full and to provide information on alternative parking the shuttle service could also be helpful. On-street parking is prohibited in the residential neighborhood immediately east of the school until 5:00 pm, which should minimize parking in the neighborhood for afternoon games. Signage can be provided in other neighborhoods as needed to restrict parking associated with stadium events. On-street parking on major roadways in the vicinity of the school is not permitted. A combination of information and parking management should ensure adequate parking to meet stadium demand and minimize the need for any on- street parking in the vicinity of the school. Stillwater Area Schools. Page 7 Stillwater Area Hi h School-Stadium Stillwater Area Schools c 75Th 72ND 62ND ST N Vie i 53 RD Stillwater Area Schools 80TH ST N S 7 Long ST David Braslau Associates, Inc. B ensh oo f and Associates, Inc. Sl• w co MONARD AVE MC DONALD t1C 0 DR PL N Dvements 1,AC DO DBGT F3 TO w L!. i 1 UPPER 56TH ST CT N FRONTAG ST. CROIX VALLEY RECREATION CENTER CURVE TOWER v vuv w WILDPIN ES Q LU wl m E ST K w EAGLE RIDGE Cyw __ sAG,„q 2 cm D erffiallila 12 11,41 .. LAUREL 1111 �c R z 1111711311111001 ' tkpwiscsigiNillill MEM r �IF•s`� STxLL WATE? z r�sr HILLS � MM r cc a 4 ccr 0 z Stillwater Area High School Stadium Improvements PARKING AND TRAFFIC ASSESSMENT Parkin and Traffic Assessment NS ST W w_ c r 62ND ST N z C .o cl• aN, AVE 2 CT N 0 z < <, �� ¢ T Ft? . C1 Q FIGURE 3.1 Off-Site Parking Locations and Capacity Stillwater Area High School - Stadium Improvement Parking and Traffic Assessment 4M TRAFFIC ANALYSIS 4.1. Purpose and Background The purpose of this section is to present the traffic study results for the proposed project. This assessment focuses on the Friday time period between 4 pm and 8 pm in order to analyze the peak entering and exiting traffic conditions. The two major intersections in the area, T.H. 5/58 Street and 58 S tf eet/Neal Avenue, have been analyzed relative to traffic operations with a major football event occurring at the stadium. 4.1.1. EXISTING CONDITIONS T.H. 5 is a four -lane, divided roadway with turn lanes and traffic signals at major intersections. The geometTics at the T.H. 5158` Street intersection are as follows: e East approach — one left turn only lane, one left turn/through lane, and one right turn lane • West approach — one lane shared by left turn, through, and right turn movements O North approach — two left turn lanes, two through lane, and one right turn lane • South approach — one left turn lane, two though lanes, and one right turn lane The T.H. 5158 Street intersection is controlled by a traffic signal which operates with east/west split phase and northlsouth protected left turns. 58 Street is a two lane, undivided roadway with turn lanes and a traffic signal at Neal Avenue. The geometries at the 58 StreetlNeal Avenue intersection are as follows: i East approach --- one left turn only lane, one through only lane, and one throughlright turn lane • West approach — one left turn only lane, one left/through lane, and one right turn lane O North approach — one left/through lane and one throughlright turn lane • South approach — one left turn lane and one throughlright turn lane The 58 Street/Neal Avenue intersection is controlled by a traffic signal, which operates with east/west split phase and northlsouth permissive phase. Traffic volume data were collected on a Friday between 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm at both intersections on January 18, 2002. While traffic volumes may be slightly higher in the Fall, this is expected to have little impact on intersection performance. Stillwater Area Schools. Page 9 Stillwater Area Hi h School - Stadium lm r rovement Parkin and Traffic Assessment 4.1.2. TRAFFIC FORECASTS 4.1.2.1. Trip Generation Trip generation estimates for the stadium were based on the number of parking spaces available for spectators. It is expected that the worst case scenario for the stadium will involve use of all of the existing parking spaces. Currently there are 992 parking spaces on site as noted above in Table 2.1. The trip generation for the site was based on the following assumptions: O The football game begins a 5:00 pm • All of the 992 parking spaces are used • As noted in Section 2.1, 100 of the parking spaces are occupied at 4:00 pm by students or staff who are involved in other activities . 75 percent of the spaces will be filled during the 4:00 to 5:00 pm hour ® 25 percent of the spaces will be filled during the 5:00 to 6:00 pm hour • 25 percent of the spaces will be emptied during the 6:00 to 7:00 pm hour • 75 percent of the spaces will be emptied during the 7:00 to 8:00 pm hour Table 4.1 shows the results of the trip generation estimates. Table 4.1 Trip Generation Estimate for a Football Event 4.1.2.2. Trip Distribution Trip distribution was based on the central location of the stadium within the school district (see Figure 44) and the location of expected spectators. The following trip distribution percentages were for trips generated by the stadium: • 45 percent to/from the north on T.H. 5 40 percent to/from the south on T.H. 5 • 15 percent to/from the east on 58 Street Some of the traffic arriving from the south on T.K. 5 is assumed to use the right -in -only access south of 58 Street. Following the game, this access will also be used by some northbound vehicles. A limited number of vehicles are expected to access the site at the entrance to the bus parking lot east of Neal Avenue, since only 15% of traffic is expected to come from the east on 58 Street. Stillwater Area Schools. Page 10 Vehicle Trips Hour In Out 4to5pm 670 75 5 to 6 pm 225 50 6to7pm 50 225 7 to 8 pm 75 670 Stillwater Area Hi h School - Stadium lm r rovement Parkin and Traffic Assessment 4.1.2. TRAFFIC FORECASTS 4.1.2.1. Trip Generation Trip generation estimates for the stadium were based on the number of parking spaces available for spectators. It is expected that the worst case scenario for the stadium will involve use of all of the existing parking spaces. Currently there are 992 parking spaces on site as noted above in Table 2.1. The trip generation for the site was based on the following assumptions: O The football game begins a 5:00 pm • All of the 992 parking spaces are used • As noted in Section 2.1, 100 of the parking spaces are occupied at 4:00 pm by students or staff who are involved in other activities . 75 percent of the spaces will be filled during the 4:00 to 5:00 pm hour ® 25 percent of the spaces will be filled during the 5:00 to 6:00 pm hour • 25 percent of the spaces will be emptied during the 6:00 to 7:00 pm hour • 75 percent of the spaces will be emptied during the 7:00 to 8:00 pm hour Table 4.1 shows the results of the trip generation estimates. Table 4.1 Trip Generation Estimate for a Football Event 4.1.2.2. Trip Distribution Trip distribution was based on the central location of the stadium within the school district (see Figure 44) and the location of expected spectators. The following trip distribution percentages were for trips generated by the stadium: • 45 percent to/from the north on T.H. 5 40 percent to/from the south on T.H. 5 • 15 percent to/from the east on 58 Street Some of the traffic arriving from the south on T.K. 5 is assumed to use the right -in -only access south of 58 Street. Following the game, this access will also be used by some northbound vehicles. A limited number of vehicles are expected to access the site at the entrance to the bus parking lot east of Neal Avenue, since only 15% of traffic is expected to come from the east on 58 Street. Stillwater Area Schools. Page 10 Stillwater Area Hi h School-Stadium Stillwater Area Schools Stillwater Area Schools I O. David Braslau Associates, Inc. Benshoof and Associates, Inc. 694 LE NIE PSLE FINCS I Lri? OAK g I „- )vements STILLWATER AREA SCHOOLS •' WASHINGTON COUNTY, mrsmsarA - HUGO E 113A ■ GRAN I iv LAKE ELM RUTHEMORD SCHOOL AREA ARK OA -0 AR SCHOOL AREA Baytown Twp Stillwater Area High School Stadium Improvements PARKING AND TRAFFIC ASSESSMENT euttart ANDERSEN SCHOOL A EA'-: West ,y Lakeland Twp AKLA LAKE I ST CROIX BEACH L )1FTON LAKELAND t .57 SCHOOL AREA NOR ri HOD Parkin and Traffic Assessment N FIGURE 4.1 Stillwater Area School District Stillwater Area High School - Stadium Improvement Parking and Traffic Assessment 4.1.2.3. Intersection Traffic Volumes The _traffic generated by the proposed stadium was added to the existing volumes, resulting in post - development traffic volumes. Table 4e2 shows the traffic volumes for a Friday night with a football game at the stadium. EB, WB, NB and SB refer to Eastbound, Westbound, Northbound, and Southbound traffic, respectively. Table 4.2 Friday Turn Movement Volumes at the T.H. 5158 Street a :id 58 Street/Neal Avenue Intersections with a Football Game at the Stadium TIME 10 10 20 250 390 EB EB WB WB Thru Right Left Thru 120 375 120 155 135 80 60 165 J• i 90 65 20 115 165 10 595 400 190 250 4 -5 pm 5-6 pm 6 -7 pm 7 -8 pm 4 -5 pm 5 -6 pm 6 -7 pm 7 -8 pm EB Left 50 65 45 30 EB Left 290 325 220 170 EB EB WB Thru. Right Left 15 20 235 15 70 30 75 4.1.3. TRAFFIC ANALYSIS WB Thru 5 VOLUME TH 5/58 Street WB NB NB NB SB SB SB Right Left Thru Right Left Thru Right 170 10 770 215 550 400 15 250 5 170 10 790 225 405 480 15 20 8th Street/Neal Avenue 85 WB Right 20 20 15 10 NB Left 100 75 180 450 NB Thru 5 3 5 NB Right 35 35 55 115 SB SB SB Left Thru Right 10 15 15 15 10 10 175 185 10 10 130 10 5 95 Capacity analyses were performed using the methodologies presented in the Highway Capacity Manual for each of the time periods. Capacity analysis results are presented in terms of level of service (LOS), which range from A to F. Level of service A represents the best intersection operation, with very little delay for each vehicle using the intersection. Level of service F represents the worst intersection operation, with excessive delay. A description of each of these levels of service is included in Appendix A. For analysis purposes, the existing geometries and traffic control were assumed for all time periods. Table 43 presents the capacity analysis results. All intersections will operate at LOS C or better for all time periods, which is considered an acceptable level of service. Some individual movements will operate at an acceptable LOS D, which still permits a stable, but restricted, flow. Therefore, the level of service analysis shows both intersections have adequate capacity to accommodate the expected traffic volumes. Stillwater Area Schools. Page 12 'I'IiY1E Stillwater Area High School -- Stadium Im. rovement Parkin and Traffic Assessment Table 4.3 Friday Evening Peak Hour Levels of Service at the T.H. 5158 Street and 58 Street/Neal Avenue Intersections with a Football Game at the Stadium 4-5 pm 5 -6 pm 6 -7 pm 7 -8 pm 4-5 pm 5-6 pm 6 -7 pm 7 -8 pm 4./. EB Left C EB Thru C EB WB Right Left C i C C C EB Left D D EB Thru D D D EB Right C C Traffic Management D WB Left D WB Thru WB Thru LEVEL OF SERVICE WB Right B A D B A 58 Street/Neal Avenue WB Right C TH 5/58 Street NB Left D NB Left A NB Thru C SIB Thru A B 5M EXPECTED IMPACTS FROM NIGHT GAMES NB Right A NB SB SB Right Left Thru A B A A A SB Left D A SB Thru A A A SB Right A A A A A A With large events such as this, traffic operation difficulties can still occur even if no level of service difficulties are identified. This is due to the very large number of vehicles that will be entering and exiting at the start and end of an event. Some traffic management strategie�� to help reduce potential traffic operational difficulties include: the use of parking attendants to direct motorists where to park in the most efficient manner; possible signal timing changes to give more time for heavy entering movements before games and exiting movements after games; and use of police officers to direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic after games to help eliminate delays and conflicts due to the high number of exiting vehicles. O verall Intersection C C B SB Overall Right Intersection C C C The parking demand for a football game, whether in the afternoon or the evening, is essentially the same and the school can control scheduling of other events at the school to minimize non - football parking demand during games. Similar off-site parking locations as discussed above will also be needed for night games. While parking is prohibited in the residential neighborhood east of the school until 5:00 pm, later parking could occur with a night game. Therefore, additional limitations with appropriate signage may be needed to control parking during night games at the school. Arriving traffic for a game beginning at 7:00 pm will not encounter PM Peak Hour traffic and hence overall volumes at the two critical intersections will be lower. Traffic will exit the school when background traffic is considerably lower than at 7:00 and 8:00 pm. Therefore, after -game traffic impacts are likely to be less than for daytime games. Stillwater Area Schools. Page 13 Stillwater Area Hip h School - Stadium Im,rovement Parkin and Traffic Assessment 6.0 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS S AND CONCLUSIONS �.I. Parking demand and analysis The parking analysis has been based upon expected peak attendance at a football game of 4,500, which is only expected to occur once each year. Assuming an average vehicle occupancy of 3.0 to 3.5 persons per vehicle °, and assuming that some students may remain on campus and that some will use modes other than motor vehicles, a total vehicle parking demand of 1,280 to 1,500 vehicles has been estimated. With only 892 spaces expected to be available for an afternoon game at the school, 388 to 532 vehicles would have to find parking off-site. Shuttle buses would be required to bring persons from remote parking locations to the school. Assuming an average round trip from the remote parking (including passenger loading and unloading) of 12 minutes, eight 40- passenger buses will be needed to provide this service. Similar parking demand is anticipated for both afternoon and nighttime gauzes. For other games and events, parking on the school campus should be adequate. 6.2. Traffic demand and analysis 'T'raffic was analyzed for the period between 4 pm and 8 pm at the intersections of TH 5 and 58 Street, and at 58 Street and Neal Avenue. Assumptions have been made as to the number of vehicles per hour entering or departing the school campus. The distribution of arriving and departing trips is based upon the location of the school within the school district and population � g p distribution within the district. Turning volumes were estimated at each of the two intersections for each hour and intersection capacity was analyzed. It has been concluded that all intersections will operate at LOS C for all time periods, although some individual movements may operate at LOS D. Since these are acceptable levels of service, the two intersections will have adequate capacity to accommodate the expected traffic volumes. Traffic impacts from night games are expected to be lower than those analyzed in this assessment. 6.3. Parking and Traffic Management A program to encourage ride- sharing, walking or bicycling to the game could reduce parking and traffic demand, although benefits from such a program cannot be quantified. It may also be useful to issue special parking permits for on -site parking prior to the game, and to provide trained personnel to efficiently direct vehicles to appropriate parking locations. Changes in the signal timing may be helpful in order to give more time for heavy entering and exiting movements before and after games. Use of police officers to direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic after games during the heavy exiting movements will help eliminate delays and conflicts due to the high number of exiting vehicles. Additional signage may be required in adjacent neighborhoods to limit traffic and parking associated with stadium events. y:ljobs1200 l jobs\201088\reports \stillwate traffic report.doc Stillwater Area Schools. Page 14 Stillwater Area High School - Stadium Improvement Parking and Traffic Assessment APPENDIX A LEVEL OF SERVICE (LOS) DESCRIPTIONS Stillwater Area Schools. Page 15 In order to better understand how the intersections operate from an overall traffic capacity standpoint, capacity analyses were performed using the methodology presented in the Highway Capacity Manual. Capacity analyses determine how well or poorly an intersection is operating. Capacity analysis results are presented in terms of level of service, which is defined in terms of traffic delay at the intersection, and ranges from an A to an F letter grade. • Level of service A corresponds to a free flow condition with motorists virtually unaffected by the intersection control mechanism. For a signalized or an unsignalized intersection, the average delay per vehicle would be approximately 10 seconds or less. • Level of service 13 represents stable flow with a high degree of freedom, but with some influence from the intersection control device and the traffic volumes. For a signalized intersection, the average delay ranges from 10 to 20 seconds. An unsignalized intersection would have delays ranging from 10 to 15 seconds for this level. • Level of service C depicts a restricted flow which remains stable, but with significant influence from the intersection control device and the traffic volumes. The general level of comfort and convenience changes noticeably at this level. The delay ranges from 20 to 35 seconds for a signalized intersection and from 15 to 25 seconds for an unsignalized intersection at this level. • Level of service D corresponds to high - density flow in which speed and freedom are significantly restricted. Though traffic flow remains stable, reductions in comfort and convenience are experienced. The control delay for this level is 35 to 55 seconds for a signalized. intersection and 25 to 35 seconds for an unsignalized intersection. For most agencies in the Twin Cities area, level of service D represents the minimal acceptable level of service for regular daily operations. O Level of service E represents unstable flow of traffic at or near the capacity of the intersection with poor levels of comfort and convenience. The delay ranges from 55 to 80 seconds for a signalized intersection and from 35 to 50 seconds for an unsignalized intersection at this level. O Level of service F represents forced flow in which the volume of traffic approaching the intersection exceeds the volume that can be served. Characteristics often experienced include: long queues, stop-and-go waves, poor travel times, low comfort and convenience, and increased accident exposure. Delays over 80 seconds for a signalized intersection and over 50 seconds for an unsignalized intersection correspond to this level of service. December 1993 1813 students 1994 1898 students 1995 1923 students 1996 1995 students 1997 2075 students 1998 2158 students 1999 2178 students 2000 2211 students 2001 2209 students 2002 2275 students (Projected) 2003 2244 students (Projected) The above projections are based on the comparison of the size of the senior class leaving and the freshman class entering. It does not account for students moving in or out of the district or choosing alternative programs. STILLWATER AREA HIGH SCHOOL ENROLLMENT Stillwater Area High School OUN St dium Improve' ;e Oak Park Heights, Min esota IM ACT Prepared for Stillwater Area Schools by David Braslau Associates, Inc. 25 January 2002 SSESSIVIE T EXHIBIT 18 Stillwater Area High School - Stadium Improvement Sound impact Assessment Table of Contents 1.0 STUDY OBJECTIVES AND APPROACH 2M LOCATION AND ORIENTATION OF LOUDSPEAKERS 3 2.1. Home Bleachers 3 2.2. Visitor Bleachers 3 3.0 OFF-SITE SOUND LEVELS 8 3.1. Noise Contours 8 12. Sound Levels at Adjacent Homes 8 4.0 EFFECT OF CROWD AND BAND NOISE 11 Stillwater Area Schools Stillwater Area High School - Stadium Improvement Sound Impact Assessment Figure 1 Stadium Layout 2 Figure 2 Home Bleacher Plan 4 Figure 3 Home Bleacher Section 5 Figure 4 Visitor Bleacher Plan 6 Figure 5 Visitor Bleacher Section 7 Figure 6 Noise Contours 9 Figure 7 Maximum Level at Adjacent Homes 10 Stillwater Area Schools List of Figures Stillwater Area High Schoo, ,- Stadium Improvement L.... and impact Assessment 1.0 STU Y OBJECTIVES AND APPROACH This Sound Level Assessment examines possible locations and orientation for loudspeakers to provide adequate coverage of the home and visitor bleachers while at the same time limiting off - site sound levels at the closest residences to the south and west of the stadium. The target maximum sound level for spectators in each of the bleachers shown on the stadium layout in Figure 1 is assumed to be 85 dBA which should provide adequate intelligibility with typical background noise from the spectators. Use of the loudspeakers during peak crowd noise periods will limited. This assessment assumes the minimum number of speakers required to provide adequate coverage. However, use of additional speakers to provide coverage of the bleachers can reduce the sound power needed for each of the speakers. Therefore, the off -site sound levels predicted here should represent worst case levels. Sound level predictions are based upon the AcoustaCADD computer model developed by Altec- Lansing, assuming MR11594A loudspeakers. These should represent worst case sound levels in terms of dispersion away from the bleachers. Section 2.0 of this assessment describes the assumed location and orientation of Ioudspeakers to ensure adequate coverage of the home and visitor bleachers. Section 3.0 presents estimates of off site sound levels and expected maximum sound levels at thc, nearest residences. A discussion of these levels relative to state noise standards is included. Section 4.0 discusses the issue of crowd noise and expected off -site sound levels associated with spectators as well as musical groups using the stadium. Stillwater Area Schools. Page 1 Stillwater Area Hi h School-Stadium Irr ements Stillwater Area Schools Stillwater Area Schools David Braslau Associates, Inc_ Anderson - Johnson Associates, inc. DITC: r-pa mtrt - ,.•••• .". .. -.• Li Stillwater Area High School Stadium improvements i(1: 17 SOUND IMPACT ASSESSMENT r , / f : .1 ' c- I g ct ..• c , C , ' - ,,.. C .. - 1 . , .,.,,, r , i / , .. C C , • I C ., rf- r .:4 ,.. .....“1. r......—. ,n ••• 1 r 1 / C.:41C 0 .....,.,, /... (' ....— • --`- . _ . . C . ' ' r C L C._ _._._...._...]...(-. /...-....-C-...-- r Sound Impact Assessment FIGURE 1 Stadium Layout Stillwater Area High School - Stadium Improvement Sound Impact Assessment 2M LOCATION AND ORIENTATION OF LOUDSPEAKERS 2A. Horne Bleachers Loudspeakers on the home bleachers are assumed to be mounted on top of the press box and oriented downward and to the sides to provide maximum coverage of the bleachers. As noted above, more than one speaker at each location could provide better coverage of the bleachers while at the same time reducing off -site sound levels. Location of the loudspeakers relative to the bleacher ia.yout is shown in Figure 2. Location of the speakers relative to the bleacher cross - section is shown in Figure 3. To ensure a more even coverage of the bleachers, placement of the speaker from 10 to 12 feet above the press box has been assumed. 2.2. Visitor Bleachers Loudspeakers for the visitor bleachers are assumed to be placed on posts either side of the bleachers with the loudspeakers oriented downward and towards the bleachers. An elevation of 35 feet above around level has been assumed in this analysis. Location o the loudspeakers relative to the bleacher layout is shown in Figure 4. l...ocation af.' the speakers relative to the bleacher cross - section is shown in Figure 5. Stillwater Area Schools. Page 3 crl L' r ` c Cr-) a 0 0 C C) 0 3 CQ C 1 1 1 x_, 1 M FORM 111111111 1111 Nom r ani Nomm m u 1 Hui 5� 1 �rt 11 4J lJl E 0 [0 P U V 1 ' (1 CT) 0) 1 1 1 1 0 2 < 1 CE 0 1 2 C J) 0 — J FL" IID LI E xasa.mazzasas=mamaesa=r 2 =mw.x:. 3 1 cf) 0 0 0 (1) 0 0 0 • Stillwater Area Hi 7 h School - Stadium Irn.roveznent Sound Impact Assessment 3.0 OFF-SITE SOUND LEVELS 3.1. Noise Contours Noise contours have been estimated from the stadium sound system (both home and visitor loudspeakers operating simultaneously). The resulting contours are shown in Figure 6. Shown in the contour are the 65 dBA, 75 dBA and 85 dBA contour. The figure shows generally adequate coverage of the bleachers with the design level of 85 dBA and a 65 dBA contour that extends approximately 300 feet south of the bleachers. The contour extends further to the east since the speakers for the visitor bleachers are directed generally towards the bleachers or to the east. Because of the smaller area to be covered, the visitor loudspeakers can be set 10 dBA lower than the home loudspeakers. Thus, orientation of the bleachers and location of the home and visitor bleachers contribute to the containment of sound around the stadium. The state noise standard that is applicable to sound from loudspeakers is the L10 standard, or the sound level exceeded for more than 6 minutes and less than 30 minutes of any hour. The L l 0 limit for daytime hours (7 am to 10 pm.) is 65 dBA. Therefore, it can be seen that the impact area of levels over the state noise standard is limited to about 300 feet from the stadium. This assumes a well-designed and well - targeted sound system to minimize unwanted sound outside of the bleacher areas. 3.2. Sound Levels at Adjacent Homes Maximum sound levels have also been estimated at individual residences closest to the stadium. These levels are shown in Figure 7. The location of the homes are identified. by number in Figure 6. As expected., the highest sound level is predicted for Home 3 which is closest to the stadium. The sound level is generally proportional to the distance of the homes from the stadium. As can be seen in Figure 7, all of the levels are well below the L10 65 dBA daytime sound level limit for residential land uses. Should lighting be provided for the stadium, the anticipated time for the completion of games is 9:15 to 9:45 pm, so that games are not expected to extend past the 10 pm daytime period. Should games or events extend beyond 10 pm, provisions will have to be made to reduce sound levels by at least 4 dBA. This could be done by using only a portion of the sound system as needed or using a specially designed sound system for these types of events. Stillwater Area Schools. Page 8 0 U o co CD D CO CD u0 (0 (yap) 13A31 purios wnwpcetim 0) E Co 0) E Z . V 1 (n E z 00 LO 0 CO E 1 co 0) E 0 s 00 E Q) E 0 Z 0 v� (1.] 0 0) 0 ti r 0) Q 0) ct U 0 rn r1) Stillwater Area High School - Stadium Im■ravement Sound Impact Assessment _LO EFFECT OF CROWD AND i AND NOISE OISE Worst case noise levels associated with spectators seated in the hone team and visitor team bleachers can be approximated using published voice level data and assuming that virtually all of the home spectators in the bleachers shout simultaneously. Assumed peak attendance at a football game is 4,500 persons. With the closest home approximately 600 feet from the bleachers, the maximum predicted crowd level with everyone in the bleachers shouting is 59 dBA, taking into account some directivity of the human voice. This level is similar to the maximum expected level from the sound system and is well below the L I 0 standard of 65 dBA for sounds that last greater than six minutes of any hour. These levels of voice effort cannot persist for more than several seconds and the time at these levels is likely to total only several minutes during even a high scoring game. Even if combined with simultaneous sound from Loudspeakers, the maximum predicted level at the nearest residence is 62 dBA which is still below the 65 dBA. It is unlikely that this will occur for more than a total of several minutes in any game, and this level will only occur one time per year with peak attendance. Three of the four games have approximately one --half as many spectators, so that sound levels will be at least 3 dBA lower than those discussed above. The option of erecting a sound wall or planting a tree buffer will have little if any effect on reducing these sound levels since the sources are dispersed throughout the bleachers and are well above ground level. The crowd noise issue has been reviewed for similar projects with staff of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. It has been noted that no violation of the noise standards were ever attributed to crowd noise at outdoor events. The current MPCA position on crowd noise from sporting events is that it is unregulated. Therefore, crowd noise is not likely to exceed any currently established limits on sound level. Bands playing during practice or football games, and Drum and Bugle groups that may use the stadium one time per year, will generate sound levels generally well below those of the sound system or spectators. The maximum sound level with bands marching towards the nearest homes will be well below 65 dBA and the level will be significantly reduced as band members march away from the homes. Bands seated in bleachers will generally direct their instruments towards the field and minimize sound levels to the south where the nearest homes are located. Therefore, sound levels from the bands on the field or in the bleachers are not likely to exceed MPCA standards and no significant impact from band music is expected because of the proposed stadium. y:\jobs\200 jobs\201 O88\repor[s\stillwa(er noise rcport.doc Stillwater Area Schools. Page 1 1 + -7vc „- i �-:�•iP^7'[ -y"� -' L.r..ra6�'. "r;Y ; � i?.F�c: -^�:= ti�.:�.r;F "; "� } `'. rte �L'F4 r�ii�L:�=•�r.. 1' «�- ' "�ti��i `F -�" "i: . ` ::S�s:' ai`=# R.5 Compact Two -Way System The R.5 two -way, full-,range loudspeaker systems = are.: engineered to provide cost- effective full -range sound projection in a variety of applications. 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':1: r1`•. ' }..- :5 •-� :y1 a �; �Ij ',t :1 i:! . iti. �ti. •'•:,'� 'ti:ti = - i'I.`:3 ` �:i':i " +7 Q co • Q CO 0 co W co a. s. a_ n CU O) 0 (f) Z7 73 ✓ r' (0 zo G) 0 < G) 0 G) T.) (1) C3 0 NAC From: "Lindy Swanson" < Imswans ©cityofoakparkheights.com> To: "Scott Richards" <srichards a@nacplanning.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2002 2 :12 PM Subject: Stillwater Area High School /Stadium issues As discussed in todays staff meeting, I do have a variety of issues in regards to a sports sta.di urn being located at the S . A. B. S . located in Oak Park Heights. I do believe that the issues of concern can be dealt with accordingly by the School District. I shall list the issues below: 1) Off duty police officers, minimum of 4, hired for all football events. 2) Traffic -I am not sure how traffic flow will procede with most persons /vehicles attempting to leave the site at the same time, If traffic uses more than one exit, the existing semaphore light system may handle the traffic smoothly. If there are traffic problems we may find a need to temporarily bypass the semaphore lights and F have police officers direct traffic. Some of the "off duty employed as security during the event may be able to take care of this traffic direction. I do have concerns however, that if there are any type of problems, these officers will not be able to set aside their duties at the stadium site and this would then fall upon the on duty city police officers. 3) Parking -per the information provided by school district personnel, the current parking lot should handle parking requirements for most events. I do believe however, that there should be flagmen working the parking lot to oversee vehicle parking to assure that vehicles are parked in a legal & safe manner and to ensure that the parking lot access is "closed" when the lot is full. If this is not done, we will find numerous illegally parked vehicles which will also impair the repsonse of emergency vehicles and equipment should there be a need. also, if there is a fee charged to park on site, I believe this will cause traffic stacking p roblerns which will in turn flood over and onto both 58th St.N. and Hwy. 5 4) Emergency vehicle/equipment access from the general parking area to the stadium. T believe there should be a hard, paved surface to be used by emergency vehicles and /or equipment ur ment to ensure a speedy and unrestricted route to the stadium area itself. 5) Lighting. I believe whatever walkway is to be used by pedestrians to get from the parking age 1 of EXHIBIT 19 2/7/2002 lot area to the stadium should be lighted. We have been advised that anticipated starting times for events would likely be 5 :00 p.m. This being true, football events would not be over until dusk, at best, and I believe would cause a hazardous pedestrian traffic, If you have any comments on my concerns, or would like to address any issues that I may have overlooked, please contact me. I did forget to include the fact that I believe we will have to come up with some sort of parking restriction and similar signage for the Autumn Ridge neighborhood. If we don't we will certainly create a negative on street parking situation during many schollfstadium events. Page 2 of 2 2/7/2002 NAC From: "K.D. ' 'v din" <kwidin a@7mmmpcc.org> To: <srichards t@nacplanning.ccm> Sent: Friday, February 08, 2002 12:16 PM Subject: SAHS Stadium Landscaping Scott - I have reviewed the plan for the trees around the proposed SAHS stadium and have visited the site. I have the following comments 1. Trees to be protected or transplanted: The spruce trees, both those indicated to be protected in place, and the which are to be transplanted, are not in very good condition. Many of the white spruce have severe damage from yellow - headed spruce saw fly, and the Colorado spruce are suffering from drought stress, Rhizosphaera n edleeast and Cytospora canker. Of the 12 trees indicated on sheet Cl to be protected in place, 6 are essentially dead or in very poor condition. Of the 17 trees indicated on sheet CI to be transplanted on site, 7 are in very poor condition. Trees which are in poor condition are not good candidates for either preservation or transplanting. My recommendation would be to remove the trees which are in very poor condition, and only protect or transplant trees which are healthy and attractive in appearance. Additional evergreens may need to either be purchased or transplanted from the Environmental Learning Center in order to replace the 13 trees which 'win need to e removed 2. Trees along west property line and berm: Planting new or transplanted evergreens along the property boundary to the west of the stadium is a good idea. At this time, 10 trees are indicated on the landscape plan to be added to that area. I recommend doubling the number to 20 and using trees which are at least 8 feet in height. These trees could be planted on the stadium side of the berm on level ground. Only healthy trees of attractive appearance should be used and 1 recommend varying the species by adding some white or red pine to the spruce. 3. Tree maintenance after planting/transplanting: Trees which are planted nursery stock or transplanted from elsewhere on site will need to be watered well at planting time and at least once per week during the first two growing seasons, depending on weather conditions. Evergreens of this size ( -16 feet tall) will each require at least 20 gallons of water a week, provided in one or two waterings. Trees should be mulched with 4 inches of woodchip mulch from iust outside the trisnk to iust beyond the branch spread. Page 1 of 2 EXHIBIT 20 2/ I 2/201)2 4. Suggestion for vines on boundary fence: There was a suggestion to add vines to the existing fence; This would have no effect on either noise or sight abatement, particularly since leaves will not be on the vines during most of the times that the stadium would be used (fall and spring). The vines would also require maintenance which could better be spent on maintaining the transplanted evergreens to be used for screening. Some native vines, such as Virginia creeper and riverbank grape, will undoubtedly seed in along the fence and grow naturally. In conclusion, the SAHS project will require removal of 13 trees and the planting/transplanting of 23 (13 replacements and 10 additional). Kathy Widin Municipal Arborist. City of Oak Park Heights ) or 2 2