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1d-1. TH 101 Imp from Lyman Blvd to Pioneer Trl: Accept EA-EAW and Call PH0$ CITY OF CHANHASSEN 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Administration Phone: 952.227.1100 Fax: 952.227.1110 Building Inspections Phone: 952.227.1180 Fax: 952.227.1190 Engineering Phone: 952.227.1160 Fax: 952.227.1170 Finance Phone: 952.227.1140 Fax: 952.227.1110 Park & Recreation Phone: 952.227.1120 Fax: 952.227.1110 Recreation Center 2310 Coulter Boulevard Phone: 952.227.1400 Fax: 952.227.1404 Planning & Natural Resources Phone: 952.227.1130 Fax: 952.227.1110 Public Works 7901 Park Place Phone: 952.227.1300 Fax: 952.227.1310 Senior Center Phone: 952.227.1125 Fax: 952.227.1110 Web Site www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us MEMORANDUM TO: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager 0. FROM: Paul Oehme, Dir. of Public Works /City Engineer DATE: July 11, 2011 SUBJ: Accept EA /EAW and Call Public Hearing TH 101 Improvements, Lyman Boulevard to Pioneer Trail City Project PW671 �r PROPOSED MOTION "The City Council approves resolution accepting EA/EAW; Call Public Hearing for August 8, 2011" BACKGROUND Over the past nine months, Chanhassen staff has been working with representatives of Mn/DOT and Carver County to identify a preferred design for the reconstruction of TH 101 between Lyman Boulevard (CSAH 18) and Pioneer Trail (CSAH 14). The intent is to have all preliminary design and environmental reviews and approvals for the project completed by December 2011 to allow final design to proceed in late 2011 or 2012. Project construction is currently planned for 2013. The project construction is proposed to be financed primarily through Federal Transportation Funding secured through the 2009 regional solicitation process. As a result of the scope of the proposed improvements and the Federal funding, the preparation of an Environmental Assessment /Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EA/EAW) is required to review the potential environmental impacts of the project. The EA/EAW document has been completed and is available for review in the City's Engineering Department or on the City's website. The EA/EAW notice was published in the EQB (Environmental Quality Board) Monitor on June 27, 2011 and the public comment period is proposed to be extended from July 11, 2011 through August 22, 2011. A public hearing for the EA/EAW is proposed to be held at the City Council meeting on August 8, 2011. DISCUSSION TH 101 is currently a two -lane undivided roadway with a number of safety deficiencies including steep grades, sharp curves, and inadequate sight distances resulting in blind intersections. TH 101 is proposed to be reconstructed to a Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Todayand Planning for Tomorrow Todd Gerhardt July 11, 2011 Page 2 four -lane divided design with pedestrian/bicycle trails along both sides of the roadway. The primary goals of the project are as follows: Improve safety for people along the existing TH 101 corridor ✓ Reduce crashes to the extent possible ✓ Add turn lanes to provide safe turning movements at intersections ✓ Improve sight distance by reducing sharp curves and steep grades near intersections Improve capacity and connectivity along the TH 101 corridor ✓ Accommodate regional and local transportation needs of anticipated population and employment growth in the TH 101 corridor by increasing traffic capacity Provide transportation solutions that minimize environmental impacts • Avoid /minimize /mitigate impacts on environmental, social, and cultural resources • Minimize need for new right of way takings from park, business and residential properties Public involvement activities have been initiated for the project including the following: • Distribution of newsletter #1 to inform area residents about the project in November 2010 • Public open house meeting #1 was held on December 2, 2010 • Distribution of newsletter #2 to update residents on the project in June 2011 • Public open house meeting #2 was held on June 22, 2011 Attachments: 1. Resolution 2. Location Map Bill Weckman, Carver County Kristen Zschomler, Mn/DOT Jon Horn, Kimley -Horn & Associates gAeng \public \pw67f4a ea th 101 lyman to pioneer \071111 bkgd th 101 call public hearing.doc CITY OF CHANHASSEN CARVER COUNTY, MINNESOTA DATE: July 11, 2011 RESOLUTION NO: 2011- MOTION BY: SECONDED BY: APPROVE RESOLUTION ACCEPTING EA/EAW FOR THE TH 101 IMPROVEMENTS; CALL PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 8, 2011 CITY PROJECT PW67F4A WHEREAS, Chanhassen staff has been working with representatives of Mn/DOT and Carver County to identify a preferred design for the reconstruction of TH 101 between Lyman Boulevard (CSAH 18) and Pioneer Trail (CSAH 14). WHEREAS, TH 101 is currently a two -lane undivided roadway with a number of safety deficiencies including steep grades, sharp curves, and inadequate sight distances resulting in blind intersections. WHEREAS, TH 101 is proposed to be reconstructed to a four -lane divided design with pedestrian/bicycle trails along both sides of the roadway. WHEREAS, the reconstruction of TH 101 is proposed to be financed primarily through Federal Transportation Funding secured through the 2009 regional solicitation process. WHEREAS, as a result of the scope of the proposed improvements and the Federal funding, an Environmental Assessment/Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EA/EAW) has been completed to review the potential environmental impacts of the project. WHEREAS, the EA/EAW notice was published in the EQB Monitor on June 27, 2011 and the public comment period is proposed to extend from July 11, 2011 through August 22, 2011. NOW THERE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Chanhassen accepts the EA/EAW for the TH 101 Improvements, City Project PW67F4a, and calls a public hearing for August 8, 2011. ATTEST: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor YES NO ABSENT zoo o zoo 400 eGal9 100 feat LEGEND CITY OF CHANHASSEN c � i Proposed Roadways Existing Wetland Boundary - Proposed ROW Proposed Shoulder _ - - - -- Existing ROW Proposed Raised Median. Curb Existing Permanent Easement Proposed Trails Parcel Boundary Section Line Proposed Ponds Proposed Signal Proposed Mill & Overlay ® " 8 Existing Signal Proposed Retaining Wall - ' - , z r , , t. �w Ili } r r,ffi � co a Proposed Pedestrian Tunnel 1 T■ ■ .-- I Ike ` � f�� it • �' �. r r I , _ I P0 i ~•��.-- •m_,... fit ,, j / �s� �,, ., �� w `. m .: , . glaw r a f V s , R . I t _ ----- -- --- - ------------ \\ f� m❑ HIGHWAY 101 Improvements - Pioneer Trail to Lyman Boulevard Preferred Alternative L l' I — Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc. Apri 2011