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1c. TH 101 Improvements - Lyman to Pioneer: Approve Resolution0 CITY OF CHANgASSEN 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 MEMORANDUM TO: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager O FROM: Paul Oehme, Dir. of Public Works /City Engineer DATE: December 12, 2011 . SUBJ: TH 101 Improvements, Lyman Boulevard to Pioneer Trail, PW67F4a: Approve Resolution Accepting EA/EAW And Making A Negative Declaration On The Need For An EIS PROPOSED MOTION "The City Council approves resolution accepting EA/EAW for the TH 101 Improvements and making a negative declaration on the need for an EIS." City Council approval requires a simple majority vote of the City Council present. Park & Recreation BACKGROUND Phone: 952.227.1120 Fax: 952.227.1110 Over the past year, staff has been working with representatives of MnDOT and Carver County to identify a preferred design for the reconstruction of TH 101 Recreation Center between Lyman Boulevard (CSAH 18) and Pioneer Trail (CSAH 14). TH 101 is 2310 Coulter Boulevard Phone: 952.227.1400 to be reconstructed to improve safety and plan for future growth. The proposed p y p g Fax: 952.227.1404 intent is to have all preliminary design and environmental reviews and approvals for the project completed in 2011 to allow final design to proceed in 2012. Planning & Natural Resources The construction is proposed to be financed primarily through Federal Phone: 952.227.1130 Fax: 952.227.1110 Transportation Funding secured through the 2009 regional solicitation process. As a result of the scope of the proposed improvements and the Federal funding, Public Works the preparation of an Environmental Assessment /Environmental Assessment 7901 Park Place Worksheet (EA/EAW) is required to review the potential environmental impacts Phone: 952.227.1300 of the project. Fax: 952.227.1310 A number of comments were received for the project at the public hearing and Senior center through the EA/EAW public comment process. The comments have been Phone: 952.2 addressed and are included in the EA/EAW. The EA/EAW has been a b Fax: 952.2277.11.11 10 approved y MnDOT and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Web Site www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us DISCUSSION Modifications have been made to the preliminary project design in response to the various comments received through the EA /EAW review process. These changes are as follows: 0 Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow Todd Gerhardt TH 101 Improvements December 12, 2011 Page 2 • A stormwater pond originally planned to be constructed along the east side of TH 101 just south of 96 Street is instead proposed to be constructed in the northwest corner of the TH 101 and Pioneer Trail intersection. This change is proposed to reduce tree removals and impacts to properties along the east side of TH 101; however, it does result in some additional wetland impacts and will need to be approved by the environmental oversight agencies. • The preliminary design for the pedestrian underpass at Bandimere Park has been changed to move the west end of the underpass further south to help reduce impacts to the property owner along the west side of TH 101. A copy of the updated project layout is attached illustrating these changes. The project design will continue to be refined through the final design process. Two other frequent comments received through the EA/EAW review process included concerns regarding the amount of tree removal and the need for the roadway to be expanded from two lanes to four lanes. These concerns are addressed in the EA/EAW response to comments document. The City submitted a Metro Municipal Agreement Grant application to MnDOT for this project on July 29, 2011. The application requested $702,000 in funding for improvements at the TH 101 and Pioneer Trail intersection. Staff is waiting to hear whether our application was successful. If the City is unsuccessful in obtaining this funding, the improvements to the intersection of Pioneer Trail intersection my need to be delayed. A neighborhood meeting was held on December 1, 2011 to discuss the EA findings and comment responses. Two hundred fifty six (256) meeting notices were mailed and 23 people attended the meeting. The main comments received at the meeting were not to increase the roadway to four lanes and try to reduce the tree impacts as much as possible. Proposed Schedule: City Council Approve Final EA/EAW December 12, 2011 Final Design 2012 Right- of- Way/Easement Acquisition 2012 Construction 2013/2014 Attachments: Resolution Environmental Assessment Update & Request for Finding of No Significant Impact Updated Project Layout gAeng \pub1ic \pw67f4a ea th 101 lyman to pioneer \121211 bkgd approve ea.doc CITY OF CHANHASSEN CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA DATE: December 12, 2011 RESOLUTION NO: 2011- MOTION BY: SECONDED BY: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING EA/EAW FOR THE TH 101 IMPROVEMENTS AND MAKING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION ON THE NEED FOR AN EIS CITY PROJECT PW67F4A WHEREAS, Chanhassen staff has been working with representatives of MnDOT and Carver County to identify a preferred design for the reconstruction of TH 101 between Lyman Boulevard (CSAH 18) and Pioneer Trail (CSAH 14); and 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 and is proposed to be reconstructed to a four -lane divided design with pedestrian/bicycle trails along both sides of the roadway; and WHEREAS, the proposed action was described and analyzed in an Environmental Assessment/Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EA/EAW) circulated to the EAW Distribution List and others, a Notice of Availability appeared in the EQB Monitor on June 27,2011, a public hearing was held August 8, 2011, and meeting the state requirements for environmental review; and WHEREAS, 42 comments were received during the comment period, closing on August 24, 2011, which have been addressed by the City in a Findings of Fact document; and WHEREAS, the EA/EAW and the permit development processes related to the project have generated information which is adequate to determine whether the project has the potential for significant environmental effects; and WHEREAS, areas where potential environmental effects have been identified will be addressed during the final design of the project. Mitigation will be provided where impacts are expected to result from project construction, operation, or maintenance. Mitigation measures are incorporated into the project design, and have been or will be coordinated with State and Federal agencies during the permit process; and WHEREAS, based on the criteria in Minnesota Rules Part 4410.1700, the project does not have the potential for significant environmental effects. NOW THERE BE IT RESOLVED, an Environmental Impact Statement is not required for the proposed Trunk Highway 101 Project (City Project PW671 Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 12' day of December, 2011. ATTEST: Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor Todd Gerhardt, City Manager YES NO ABSENT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT UPDATE It REQUEST FOR FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT for SP 194- 010 -011 Minn Proj. No. STPX 1011 (146) Trunk Highway 101 From: CSAH 18 (Lyman Boulevard) To: CSAH 14 (Pioneer Trail) In The City of Chanhassen, In the County of: Carver Section, Township, Range: Sec. 24, 25, Twp 116N, Range 23W Submitted pursuant to 42 USC 4332 by the FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION and City of Chanhassen for Reconstruction of approximately 1 mile of an existing 2 lane roadway into a 4 lane divided highway with pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Recommended: City Engineer Reviewed and Recommended: District State Aid Engineer Approved: State Aid Engineer State Aid for Local Transportation Date Date Date NORTH 0 25 50 Miles TH 101 From CSAH 18 to CSAH 14 (SP 194- 010 -011) Figure 1. Project Location May 2011 U) 0 0 Kittson Roseau L 0 0 m J Marshall Koochiching Pennington Beltrami Cook Red Lake Polk 2 m Lake St. Louis m v Itasca Norman Mahnomen Hubbard Clay Becker Cass CU Crow Win Aitkin Carlton Wilkin Otter Tail Pine Todd co Morrison J Grant Douglas i anabe Traverse Benton Big Stone Stevens Pope Stearns Isanti $, Sherbume m t v Swift Anoka Kandiyohi Meeker Wright 0 Lac Qui Chippewa R ms t Parle Hennepin m McLeod Yellow Medicine Renville Ca e Scott Dakota SP 194 - 010 -011 Sibley Lincoln Lyon Redwood Goodhue Nicollet Le Sueu Rice - Brown Wabasha stone Murray Cottonwood Blue Earth asec Steele Dodge Olmsted Winona F atonwa ck Nobles Jackson Martin I Faribault I Freeborn Mower Fillmore Houston NORTH 0 25 50 Miles TH 101 From CSAH 18 to CSAH 14 (SP 194- 010 -011) Figure 1. Project Location May 2011 ® TH 101 From CSAH 18 to CSAH 14 (SP 194 - 010 -011) NORTH 0 0.15 0.3 Figure 2. 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OPENING STATEMENT This Environmental Assessment Update provides for new information regarding the action, environmental issues, and mitigation measures since the approval of the Draft EA /EAW-on June 14, 2011 and documents the public and agency involvement process, includes a statement that an EIS is not necessary, and requests a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) by the FHWA. Based on the information in the record, which is comprised of the Environmental Assessment/ Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EA /EAW), written and verbal comments received, responses to comments, and other supporting documents, the City of Chanhassen as the Responsible Governmental Unit (RGU) makes the following Findings of Fact and Conclusions. IL PROPOSED ACTION There are no changes to the proposed action since the EA was approved. III. SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS There have been no changes to the social, economic or environmental impacts as discussed in the EA. The estimated cost split has been updated: Total construction cost $9,000,000 Federal: $5,426,400 State: $2,773,600 Local: $ 800,000* *Local share represents costs for sanitary sewer and water improvements. The City is also anticipated to participate in funding 20% of the construction cost of the trail improvements. IV. PROPOSED MITIGATION Based on public comment, the following summarizes changes to proposed mitigation. Tree replacement: The City will commit to developing a tree replacement plan for the project, with the intent of enhancing vegetative screening of storm water ponds and the roadway from adjacent properties. Tunnel alignment: The City has revised the alignment in an attempt to minimize impacts to the adjacent property on the west side of TH 101. These impacts will continue to be reviewed as a part of the final design process. Findings of Fact and Conclusions TH 101 (CSAH 18 to CSAH 14) November 2011 SP 194- 010 -011 Storm Pond #3 Location: The southernmost storm water pond proposed for the project has been relocated to the west side of the road to minimize impacts to a residential property. This change will require property from two additional property owners, however, the impacted property is poorly drained and does not provide significant value to the property for alternate use. This change will require an additional wetland impact (< 0.5 acres) or a variance from some water quality standards. V. PUBLIC HEARING REQUIREMENTS The EA /EAW was submitted to the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (EQB) for public release on July 11, 2011 and circulated for review and comments to the state EAW distribution list and other interested stakeholders within the TH 101 corridor. A "Notice of Availability" was published in the Minnesota EQB Monitor on June 27, 2011 (and July 26, 2011 due to interruption of state services) for the comment period between July 11 and August 24, 2011. These notices provided a brief description of the project, information on where copies of the Draft EA /EAW were available, the date and location of the public hearing and invited the public to provide comments on the project alignment evaluated in the Draft EA /EAW. The Draft EA /EAW was made available for public review on the project website, http: / /www.ci.chanhassen .mn.us /sery /cip /highwayl0l.htmt , and at the Chanhassen Public Library and City Hall. To afford an opportunity for at[ interested parties, agencies, and groups to provide comments on the proposed project, the City hosted a public hearing on August 8 2011 in Chanhassen. Comments of the Draft EA /EAW were received through August 20 2011. Alt written comments received during the comment period as well as the comments received from the hearing were considered in determining the potential for significant environmental impacts. The following are attached: Affidavit of Publication (Appendix C) Public Hearing Transcript (Appendix C) Other comments received (Appendix A) Responses to all substantial comments received (Appendix B) EA distribution list (Appendix E) VI. RECOMMENDATION FOR FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT No changes to the project have taken place since the release of the Draft EA /EAW, except for some mitigation measures as described above (Section IV). Findings of Fact and Conclusions TH 101 (CSAH 18 to CSAH 14) November 2011 SP 194- 010 -011 2 This TH 101 project extends between Lyman Boulevard (CSAH 18) and Pioneer Trail (CSAH 14) in the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota. The existing roadway is a 2 -lane undivided roadway without turn lanes and has over ten percent grades with sharp horizontal curves. To improve traffic safety, capacity, and connectivity issues on this segment of roadway, it is being reconstructed to a _ four -lane divided section with turn lanes added at Pioneer Trail, Kiowa Trail and 96 Street. The City of Chanhassen is the Responsible Government Unit (RGU) for this project. An EAW has been prepared under 4410.100, Subp 3 (D) by the City in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and Carver County. The EAW was developed in order to determine if a state Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the project is needed. The FHWA has the primary responsibility for the federal EA review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The City of Chanhassen is the project sponsor and federal grant applicant for the TH 101 project and will be responsible for the construction. The City has found that: 1. All requirements for environmental review of the proposed project have been met. 2. The EAW and permit processes related to the project have generated information that is sufficient to determine whether the project has the potential for significant effects. 3. Areas where potential environmental effects have been identified are being addressed during the detail design of the project. Mitigation will be provided where impacts are expected to result from project construction or maintenance. Mitigation measures are incorporated into the project design, and have been or will be coordinated with appropriate local and state agencies during the permit process. 4. Based on the criteria in Minnesota Rules part 4410.1700, the project does not have the potential for significant environmental effects. Based on the documentation of impacts in the EA and this EA Update, and the comments received in response to the public hearing and the public comment period, the City Council has issued a negative declaration that the project does not have the potential for significant environmental effects, and recommends that the Federal Highway Administration prepare a Finding Of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for this project. Findings of Fact and Conclusions TH 101 (CSAH 18 to CSAH 14) November 2011 SP 194- 010 -011 VII. PROJECT MANAGER City of Chanhassen Paul Oehme, P.E. 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Phone: 952 -227 -1169 Findings of Fact and Conclusions TH 101 (CSAH 18 to CSAH 14) November 2011 SP 194 - 010 -011 APPENDIX A WRITTEN COMMENTS RECEIVED ON DRAFT EA/EAW There were a total of 42 written comments received on the Draft EA/EAW in various formats during the comment period. Of those, 6 comment letters were received from agencies; 35 were citizen and association comments received via letter and e-mail; and 1 was a written petition with 17 signatures. The petition and half of the written comments included a form letter addressing the same concerns. Additionally, 13 commentors provided verbal comments at the public hearing on August 8 covering the same issues as presented in the written comments. Each letter /card/e -mail that was received during the comment period was reviewed and the individual comments were identified. The letters /cards /e -mails received were given a specific number "code" to identify different categories of people who commented. These groups included Agencies (Group 1), Form letters (Group 2) and other Citizen and Organization Comments (Group 3). Each comment letter /card/e -mail was given a specific number in order to track the number of letters /cards /e -mails received. The comments on the adequacy of the EAW within the letters /cards /e -mails were then numbered to ensure all substantive were addressed. AGENCIES 1. US EPA 2. Army Corps of Engineers 3. Minnesota PCA 4. Minnesota DNR 5. Metropolitan Council 6. Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek WD 7. Intentionally left blank FORM LETTER COMMENTS 8. Michael Wise 9. Troy Risch 10. Tina Risch 11. Karen Hasse 12. Russell Hill 13. Lynn Stokke 14. Duane and Susan Hoff 15. Karen Derr 16. Jon and Colleen Radtke 17. James and Teresa Guisti 18. Harold Sievers 19. Richard Chadwick Pam O 'Neill 21. Delaney O'Neill 22. Petition with 17 signatures CITIZEN /CITIZEN GROUPS 23. Douglas and Rebecca Duchon 24. William Heinlien 25. Leslie O'Halloran 26. Tammy Gorsuch Findings of Fact and Conclusions TH 101 (CSAH 18 to CSAH 14) November 2011 SP 194 - 010 -011 A-1 27. Dan Horsfall 28. Thomas and Cheryl Jessen 29. Rose and Roger Novotny 30. Duke Zurek,Lake Riley Woods HOA 31. Gayle and Lois Degler 32. Rob Fugile 33. Randy and Cheryl Thiele 34. Paul Paulson 35. Kathy Horsfall 36. James Wiese 37. David Gatto 38. David Blansld 39. Darcy Loffler 40. Dave Wondra 41. Terri Byrne 42. Sharon Gatto 43. Roselee Wondra Findings of Fact and Conclusions TH 101 (CSAH 18 to CSAH 14) November 2011 SP 194 - 010 -011 A -2 1. Payne, Ashley From: Qehme, Paul .(poehme6cl.chanhassen.mn.us] Sent: ! Wednesday, August 24, 2011 7:44.PM To: Hom. Jon; Larson, Chadd . Subject FW: EPA review of EA'IEAW - Reconstruction of TH 101 between CSAH 18 (Lyman Blvd) and CSAH 14 (Pioneer Trail) Sent from my Motorola phone. 0 - - - - -- original Message Attached - - - - -- From: " Laszewski Nlreiniageoamail eoa gov < Laszewski.V'irxiniaPepamail eoa Rcv Sent: Wed Aug .24 16:07.01 CDT 2011 To : " Phi2.Forstktdot.eov " C Ph1l.Forst0dot,Rov > Cc : "Oehme, Paul" «oehmekici.thanhasse, mn ul Subject: EPA review of EARAW - Reconstruction of TH 101 between CSAH 18 (Lyman Blvd) and CSAH 14 (Pioneer Trail) Mr. Forst, EPA reviewed the above referenced document. We have no major concerns with the proposal as long as adequate mitigation measures to protect resources in the project study area are incorporated into project design, construction.and operation. Virginia Laszewski Environmental scientist US EPA, Region 5 NEPA implementation, OECA 77 W. 70cksOn Blvd, (mail code: E -197) Chicago, TL 60604 -3599 Phone: (312) 886 -7501 Fax: (312) 597 -2097 email: laszew5ki vir¢inJ&0 Mr. Paul Oehme, P.B. City of Chanhassen 7700 Market Boulevard Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 Dear Mr. Oehme: .We reccived.a letter ftom.Ms. Beth Kunkel (Kimley -horn and Associates),. dated.July.8, 2011with your Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed Reconstruction of ni 161 between CSAH 18 (Lyman Boulevard) and CSA11 14 (Pioneer Boulevard) in Chanhassen. 'Me project is located in Sections 24 and 25,Townsbip 116 N., Range 23 W., Carver County, Minnesota. We concur with your preliminary assessment that a Department of the Amy permit may be needed for this project. We look forward to receiving your request for a jurisdictional determination and permit application For further information, please contact Michael Seterin. g at (651) 290 -5396, the Corps project manager for Carver County, In any correspondcr= or inquiries, please refer to the Regulatory number shown.above. Sincerely, Tamara P,. CanterOn Chief Regulatory Brmch 2. DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY ST. PAUL DISTRICT. CORPS OF ENGINEERS 0 180 FIFTH STREET EAST, SUITE 700 ST,PAULMINNESOTA 86101•ie78 tl' na AUG 0 9 2011 A 1 g -7011 Operations $y ` ReplaItory (2411. 02756 -MTS) Mr. Paul Oehme, P.B. City of Chanhassen 7700 Market Boulevard Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317 Dear Mr. Oehme: .We reccived.a letter ftom.Ms. Beth Kunkel (Kimley -horn and Associates),. dated.July.8, 2011with your Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed Reconstruction of ni 161 between CSAH 18 (Lyman Boulevard) and CSA11 14 (Pioneer Boulevard) in Chanhassen. 'Me project is located in Sections 24 and 25,Townsbip 116 N., Range 23 W., Carver County, Minnesota. We concur with your preliminary assessment that a Department of the Amy permit may be needed for this project. We look forward to receiving your request for a jurisdictional determination and permit application For further information, please contact Michael Seterin. g at (651) 290 -5396, the Corps project manager for Carver County, In any correspondcr= or inquiries, please refer to the Regulatory number shown.above. Sincerely, Tamara P,. CanterOn Chief Regulatory Brmch 3. 4. QM Minnesota Pollution Control Agency smarrin.awar+dr IsONAMenown Payne, Ashley 0004s7-36641 as,•aer•sssz Try i wwvpas,•uemnw 1 Egw�Oppa,unurfmpeyp From: Oehme. Paul (poehme@ci.chanhassen.mn.usj Sent: Wednesday. August 24, 20117:48 PM To: Mom, Jon; Larson, Chadd August 2A, 2tix1 Subject: FW: Re: Trunk Highway 101 (Lyman Boulevard to Pioneer Trail) EA - DNR Comments Mr. Paul Oehme, P.E. Sent from my Motorola phone. Project Manager City ofOanhassen ---- -- Original Message Attached— PO 77 B Market Boulevard From: " ralski Melissa ( DNR)" < �ll�do . ( ) — .��tai °(lre.mnys Chanhassen, MN 55317 PD 8ox`1A7 Sent: Wed Aug 24 13:50:15 CDT 2011 To : " Oehme, Paul" < ooehmeCntci.chanhassen mn ur Subject: Re: Trunk Highway 101 (Lyman Boulevard to Pioneer Trail) EA - DNR Comments Re: TH 101 from CSAH 18 (Lyman Boulevard) to CSAH 14 (PloneerTrall) Mr. Oehme, Environmental Assessment Worksheet Dear Mr. Oehme: The. DNR has reviewed the Environmental Assessment /Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the Trunk Highway 101 Project located In the City of Chanhassen. The project as proposed will require fill being placed In DNR Public Water Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the Environmental Assessment Worksheet Wetland 10.215W and is subject to DNR Public Waters work permitting authority. The DNR Area Hydrologist should be A (PAW) for the TH 101 from CSAH 18 (Lyman Boulevard) to CSAH 14 (Pioneer Trail) project (project) In contacted for DNR authodiation -The Area Hydrologist may waive the impacts to the WCA LGU (the City of Chanhassen) Chanhassen, Minnesota The Project consists of the reconstruction of TH 101 from a twodane undivided If the impacted area of 10-215W is less than 1 acre. Please contact Jack Gleason, DNR Area Hydrologist, at 651 - 259.5754 highway to a four -lane divided highway, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) staff has reviewed A I m or by e-mail at iohn.atea5on0state.n.us for more information. the EAW and have no comments at this time. Thank you, Please be aware that this letter does not'constltute.approval by the MPCA Diary or all elements ofihe Melissa Project forthe purpose of pending or future permit action(s) by the MPCA. Ultimately, It is the responsibilliyofthe Project proposer to secure any required permits and to comply with any requisite IB Permit conditions. If you have any questions concerning our review of this EAW, please contact me at Melissa Doperalski 651 757.2508. 1st Region 3 Environmental Assessment Ecol g Department of Natural Resources Slncerely, 651.259.5738 rnelissa,doneralsi ifatstate.mn us uWVA Karen Kromer' Planner Principal Environmental Review and Feedlot Section Regional Division KK:mbo cc: Craig Affeldt, MPCA, St. Paul D OUg Wettsteln, MPCA, St. Paul 5, : q! MetropoUtan Council August 15, 2011 Paul Ochune, P.L., Project Manager City of Chanhassen 7700 Market Blvd. PO Box 147 Chanhassen. MN $5317 RC: Environmental AssessmantlCnvironmental Assessment Workshoot. TH 101 between (CSAH 18) Lyman Blvd and CSAH 14 (Pioneer Trail) Metropolitan Council District 4, Gary Van Eyll Review File No. 20881 -1 Dear Mr. Oehme: Metropolitan Council staff has reviewed the environmental assessment (EA) for this project to determine its adequacy and accuracy in addressing regional concerns, potential impacts that warrant further investigation, and the need for an Cnvironmanial impact statement (BIS). This section of TH 101 will be reconstructed to a four -lane divided section with turn lanes added at Pianccr Trail, 1Ciowa Trail and 96 Street, A median, mixed use trail and curb and gutter will be added. The road grade will be changed to flatten ilia hori %ni al and vertical curvasaidiough the existing alignment will generally be followed. The statFfinds that an WS is npc necessary for regional purposes, klowover, Cuuuufl sfalfut'rers die �A ,following technical eornments which should be addrossed:'' ' - Regional1 (Tort Dupre 651 -60Z -1621) Although the BA document discusses a new recreation (mixed use) trail, neither it nor die CAW mentions flit Highway 101 Regional Trail planned for this highway corridor, The EA section (page 9 of 19) describes 'a trait to be constructed, as part of the preferred alternative, along ilia west side ofthe roadway from Bandimere Park to Pionecr Trail (}lwy. 14), The trail will be a ►0 - foot wide nullil -use trail, with.a rive-foot boaleva.•d between the hail and life roadway, and will comicet to Bandimere Park through a trail underpass. This alternative also includes a second trail segment along the east side of Tkl 10 t beginning at Pioneer Trail and connecting to the existing trail in Bandimere Park. Therefore, the project will provide trails on both sides of the highway to provide access to the park. 'file rAW section (pages 24, 91'28) provides supporting infornation from die City ofChanhassen's 2030 comprohcnsivo plan. Ilia City needs to work with Carver County Parks' staff to acknowledge die CarvcrCounty 2030 Comprehensive Plan parks element and ilia policies for future trail opportunities that include tine Highway 161 Regional Trail, Ilia County plan states that "tile Metropolitan Council Regional Parks Policy Plan identifies a proposed Highway 1.04 -Regional Trail,-which will connect the Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional 'frat.to the Lake Minnetmika•.Rogfonal Trail. Appendix A, Water Supply Issues (Jainyti [toss 6$1 -602 -1803) 'fhe'EAW in Appendix A notes that the project will involve the installation of temporary dowatering wells in. a 1,900 foot long stretch along wotlands 3 and 4. Dewatering is expected to be from shallow water - bearing soils; wmv.metm�munetl.org die water will be treated using standard erosion control measures and discharged to one or more unnamed surface waters. A DNR water appropriation peern»t will be sought if needed. The •twin Cities Master Water Supply Plan identified the following issues that need to be addressed, should lvater.appropriations increase within the boundaries of the City: • Potential for well interference • Potential for impacts ofgroundwater pumping oil surface water features • Potential for impacts to state protected Seminary Fen and Assumption Creek, and • Issues identified in MDIi Source Water Assessments. Ilia need to mitigate these issues should be part of water appropriation pernit discussions with DNR item 11— Fish, Wildlife, and Ecologically Sensitive Resources (Jim Larsen, 651- 6024159) Wetland areas are present on each side of the existing roadway corridor. The prevalence of these water failures along tine roadway corridor to bt revised from a anal to an urban cross- soctinn raises the concern t'or wildlife impacts following completion of the project. Council staff• recommends revision of project specifications to require utilization of sloping, surmountable curbs for raised medians and outer pavement edge. Tho use of standard, hear- vcrtical'.B624 curbing fat' the new roadway as proposed caa be expected to result in nearly full mortality of the, area's turtle population by entrapping them within the roadway as they pass between and to nearby wetlands and water bodies. The simple changes to a more gently sloping curb will reduce the mortality risk without impacts to sterol wator flow, driver and pedestrian safety, or hnaintcrance activities, we s uggest use of Minnesota Department of Transportation Curb and Clutter Design No. 5524, or a similar design prorile, [teat 16 — Erosion and Sedimentation (Jim [.tirsen, 651- 602 -1159) Document text (CAW page 8 of 28) states that there are "no steep slopes or highly erodible soils present within the project site" This statement directly conflicts with [tic text (BA page 5 of 19), under Section H1 Projecr Purpose and treed that states that "[Tjhe corridor has several safety problems related to steep grades, sharp curves, and severe changes in vertical profile." Additionally, the soil conditions presented underfrem 19-- 0cologlc Hoards and Sod Condillont (EAW page I i of 28) indicate that there are soils within ilia project area with clmractori' /.cd slopes of 12 to 18 ° /a, 18 to 25 %, and 25 to 40 % slopes; and rive of fhe twelve differcat soil types identified by tuc Soli Survey for the area have a 'moderate' risk for soil erosion. The concern for erosion is sufficient to plan for die construction of retaining walls in conjunetonwith the proposed project. Counelf staff, suggests that the CA W text be revised to be consistent with tine erosion concern described elsewhere in the document. Ifymn have questions about these comtimnts, please contact Ann Braden, Principal Reviewer, at 651 - 602.1705. Si S Phis Hbfisen R Manager. Local Planting Assistance cc: Cheryl Olson, Reviews Coordinator Tod Sharman, Development Reviews Coordinator, Tom Caswell, Sector Representative 390 rWOCrr 5rreet North • 94 Paul, AtN_59101 -1805 • 0e01002.1000 • Pax 10011002 -1650 • rn J6511 29k M F4 oh —h.dy s +pi yr F410Y . Purgatory BE uff. Gr+eiek Watershed District .,,..w.dt,ywdgrg August 24, 2011 Paul Oelune, P.E. Project Manager City. of Chanhassen 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Subject: Trunk Highway (TH) 101 Reconstruction between CSAFIs 18 and 14 Review of Environmental Assessmentand Section4(F) Evaluation t t 9oard or Manspb- M'O" Cq.WM 6 A .Till C +anon N,ry F-- Phl Kkkcegoard K.n th W-i Dear Mr. Oehme: The District has reviewed the Environmental Assessment and Section 4(F) Evaluation for SP 194 - 010-011 Minnesota Project No. SX'PX 1011(1445) and offers to the City the following continents: 1. .Appendix B SAW, Item 12- page 6, states a wetland boundary delineation will take place in the Spring of 2011 a. Please provide a copy of the wetland boundary delineation to the District to review. 2. Appondix B SAW, Item 14 - page 7, states the designated shoreland zone for Riley Lake extends west to the Kiowa /TH10I intersection and that the project as currently planned does not trigger any additional requirements do to this portion of the project being within the shoreland zone. t a. Please provide a map of the shoreland zone for Lake Riley. b. Please indicate which regulatory agency determined that there are no additional requirements due to a portion of the project being within the shorthand zone. Please provide related documentation of this determination. 3,. Appendix B SAW, Item 17- page 8, states project impervious surface will increase 6,9 acres, from existing 7,8 acres impervious to 1-4.7 acres impervious. a, Has consideration been given to Low impact Development (LID) practices, to decrease the amount of additional impervious project area? .There appear to be several project areas that may lend themselves to the use of pervious paverneril. For example, pervious pavement could be used for the new Paul Oehme, P.E. City of Chanhassen August 24, 2011 Page 2 of 3 recreational trails throughout the project area The new parking lot in the Park could also be a reasonable use of pervious pavement. 4. Appendix.B SAW, Item 17- page 8, states drainage system improvements will consist of replacing or extending existing culverts, installation of new storm sewer systems and installation of three wet sedimentation ponds and possibly a filtration basin to treat runoff prior to discharge. a. Figure 4 shows location of wet sedimentation ponds, but does not show location of filtration basin. Please provide additional information on infiltration basin basis of design, design, tributary area size, and location. b, I-lave project plans progressed such that a stormwater drainage plan is available to review? If so, please provide the stormwater drainage plan for review. c. As stated, 0.8 acres of the project area will not be routed to storm water ponds, but will be routed to vegetated ditches. Please provide information and data that shows the level of treatmemtexpcctedun these ditches. Please also provide the calculations /model results that show how hydraulics will be addressed by these ditches. 5. Please provide plans and related information thatshows /describes how the wetlands, ponds, lake, and other water bodie in the area will be protected during construction. Regarding one of the stated goals of the study -to provide transportation solutions that A minimize environmental impacts consideration should be given to other concepts such as infiltration of storm water at the source using LID / infiltralion mean such as rain gardens, permeable pavement, or infiltration swaks. These LID practices can slow down and infiltrate stormwater at the source, thus possibly helping to achieve the intended objectives by decreasing stormwater runoff. i-lave such approaches been considered? The District encourages the use of LID practices. As such, the District has a Municipal Roadway Grant program for projects such as this. This Program makes. available up to 550 in funding or in-kind services for the inclusion of LID design components. I Engineer � GM2M Hitt.. ;2: }S iJatniarw' the m. su+.n :PO. ;.�ma•r�a Harc;hto. MY 'i5 ;,^.7 lest Sx t A+iG�? f �� CogrdtneM• � Kre6shgch a.W H>AtN. 1Cii 5txd+, Frans St+ceN. 1iRh Ficor. kF,uw,�q;is, ).(!q y�.,ie2 td nth ;33•fF9s7 s. Paul cxzh=4 PA City of Chanhassen Paul Ochmc, Chanhassen City Engineer August 24, 2011 City ofchanhmen Rage 3 of 3 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, IvJN 55317 noehn±eCrl?ci.chanhas�n.tnn es Should you have any questions or follow up comments rggarding this.matter, please feel free to contact me at 155x.365.8$42 or Mark.EnochsOCf32M.com. Sincerely, CI-121v1 I`ULL, INC. DistrictEnglncer /6 61 Mark B. Enochs, P.E. Vice President /Program Manager c: Board of Managers Coordinator August 22, 2011 Dcar Mr. Oehme and Chanhassen City Council Members, This letter is in regards to the project TH 101 CSAH 18 (Lyman Blvd) to CSAH 14 (Plonver Trail) Project Coal$ 1) hoprove salety,for traffic and pwple along the Tti 101 conidorwhile minimizing environmental impacts El Reduce crashes to {he extent passible 0 Add war loves to pruvlde style turning man menu to interscctions ID lmprove sight distance by radiating sharlr curves onristeep &aides poor intersections 2) Improve capacity and connectivity for people and goods along the T1.1 161 corridor m Acconimmk ie txgiorial turd lava! trawIvnation needs of antkipmed polxdadon a+rd wnpinvmcnr growth in the 771 IN corridor kit hivreasing triov vi w6tr 3) Provide transportation solutions that minimize eawirtmtnemal impacts mAtroid/ miuimi. v/ inhigrneimpactsancntviranrnmuta (.srxial.and Cultural w.Nour a M hllrrindze needfor tten� right grmyn takings, front husineu and raidcmiat pwperliex The project proposal appears to have addressed some of the safety and eonnectivity goals; however the project as currently proposed does not minimize the environmental impact, and must be reconsidered. ?rte reconstruction ofapproximutely 1 .mile of the existing Iwo lane roadway to a four plus lane divided highway ac described in the 115 page enviromnental impact assessment will significantly change the landscape of the roadway and adjacent area, removing 1000 plus trees, adding holding ponds and increasing traffic laid noise levels. The single plan presented by the City of Chanhassen offers only two options - to proceed or leave as Is. Alternative plants need to be developed and presented thwit will address all of the project goals, including minimizing environmental impacts to tine landscape. As a. concerned citizen, I urge you to reconsider the impact of the proposed design, and work with the community to develop a better solution, that will improve the safety of the roadway while preserving the natural beauty and character of the surroundings for current and future generations. Michact, Brenda Garrett and Christian Wise 9571 Foxfoid Road, Chanhassen, MN 55317 9, Nil August 22, 2011 Dear Mr. Oclmte and Chutlhassen City Council Members, This letter is in regards to the project T11101 CSAH 18 (Lyman Blvd) to CSAH 14 (Pioncer Trail) Prnieet Coals' 1) Tmprove safely Bur tmfflc and pcoplc along the TFt 101 corridor while minimizing environmental impacts I Rethrce crashes to rite rswat possible ft�l Add tura lanes to providestife runUng nrovemetns at Uitcrrectlnns ® Improve sight distance by reducing sharp curras amt steep grades near intersacilaw 2) improve capacity and connectivity for people and goods along the TFI'101 corridor ® Acconrmndaty ragitmal and lacal trortapgrtarton naedr rbr'tnuicipated population and enrploymew growth 6t the TH 101 corridor by bisreashtg trade capacity 3) Provide transportation solutions that nninimim environmental impacts QQ Avold/nhrintseliubtgnty hoPacts on environmenal, sooitit, and cultural resources } Minimize uaed for neiv right of way iakbtgs fiam brtshtess and t nrldcntial properties The project proposal appears to have addressed some of the safety and cotutectivity goals; however the project as currently proposed does not ininimiae the environmental impact, and must be reconsidered. The reconstruction of approximately 1 mile of the existing two lime roadway to a four plus lane divided highway as described in the 115 page environmental impact assessment will signilicranly change the landscape of the roadway and adiaeent area, removing 1000 plus trees, adding holding ponds and increasing traffic and noise levels. The single plan presented by the City of Chanhassen offers only two options -to proceed or leave as is. Alternativo plans need to be developed and presented that will address all of the project goals, including minimizing environmental impacts to the landscape. As a concerned citizen, I urge you to reconsider the impact of the proposed design, and work with the community to develop a better solution, Hitt will improve the safety of the roadway white preserving the natural beauty and character surroundings. for. current and future generations, Signature: August 22, 20:11 10. Dear Mr, Ochene and Chanhassen City Council Members, '4 N WNV 4".;; ;' ,a'. :;'. l v, This letter is in regards to the project TH 101 CSAH 18 (Lyman Blvd) to CSAU 14 (Ploncer Trail) Protect Goats . improve safety for traffic and people along the 711 101 conrdor widic mininnizing enviranntenlul impacts (R) 'Reduce crashes to the extent passible ® Add turn lanes to provide saleirrrting nroneptents ar intcrscctimtr ® lnrprova s!g!a dlstaace by reduchig.sharp curves andsreepgradas near intersections 2) Improve capacity and connectivity for people and goods along the Tii 101 corridor ® 4acominadale regfonai and local transportation needs of anticipated populitttort and amphowent grwtlt In the TH 101 corridor by hrcrearing tragic capacity 3) Provide transportation soluaces that minhnize environmental impacts ® Avoidatl [in isevtnhlgatu hapacJS on onviron in ental, social, and oullttral pas o tit -ca ® Mlnimdza need for it a w right of way letkbtgs ff out bnsinees arul residwrial properrler The project proposal appears to have addressed some ofthe safety and connectivity goals; however the project as currently proposed does not ruiniutize the cnvirenmeota) impact, and must be reconsidered. The reconstruction of approximately 1 mile ofthe existing two lane roadway to a four plus lane divided highway as described in the 115 page eaviromnental impact assessment will signifteaatly change the landscape ofthe roadway and adjacent area, removing 1000 plus trees, adding bolding ponds and increasing traffic and noise levels, The single plan presented by the City of Chanhassen offers only two options - to proceed or leave as is. Alternative plans need to be developed and presented that will address all of the project goals, including minimizing environments] impacts to the landscape. As a concerned citizen, I urge you to reconsider nix: impact of the proposed design, and work with the community to develop a better solution, that will improve the safety ofthe roadway while preserving the natural beauty and character of the surroundings for current and future generations. 1 r f �•. Signature: L" 1 r •> 1 U Paul Oolinic, Chanhassen City E.ngincer City of•chanhaceen 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 I1tZe hnelrici -chanli +- .mn,Iis Augus12l, 2011 Dear Mr. Octane and Chanhassen City Council Members. This letter is in regards to the prujcct'111 101 CSAH 1 (Lyman Blvd) to CSAH s 14 (Pioncer'1•raip feel"/ Goals I) lmptovc safoy tor(rarnc into maple along the TH 101 corridor while minintizingenvironmentaI impacts Rechiev crwkv to ilia r»rloni /xssibly odd iarn halm m prntdik,, safe turning innvcnawts al biteixucttons bnpmve sight Avancc Iq• redm•htg sharp eurvex inld "feepgr<ale.v bear hireavcctions 2) Improve capacity and conneah itp for people and goods along thc'ni tot corridor .1 wonwuxlat.• n:gionnl and haul true. Parwian lWeds �,/ urakipraad p.ilnr4di,iu und.vupl yvnacnt t;rnuih In ih, 111101 corridor by hie rraaing vnl7ir calmebt .i) Pmvioc immponation solrniuns dint niinindzc anviroomcnial impacts .! rwkl-minimi :e: miiigcrrr impacts on vurlraunsnial. stela/, anal eitlim•rd resources ,lltnlmi�e nrcd new right of way utkings• fivin busilress colt/ residential properlies The project proposal appears to have addressed some ofthe safety and connectivity concerts; however tine environmental impart ol'the project should be reconsidered. The reconsavetion ofapproximately I mile of tho existing two little roadway to a four Pitts lane divider/ highway as described in the 115 page environmental impact assc$ti mcnt will significantly change the landscape of the roadway and adjacent removing 10110 plus trees, adding holding ponds and increasing traffic and noise levels. T7nc single plait presented ol1ers only 2 options, to proceed or leave as is, Alternative plans need te1 be developed and presented IluU will address all or pNicot goals, including minimizing environmental impacts €o fhc landscape. As concerned citizens, we urge yon to reconsider the impact ofthe proposed design, and work with the community to develop a better solution, that will improve due safety of the roadway while preserving the natural beauty and character of" the surroundings for current and !!stare generations. Signature: - l� Address: (03o r k.al �/tc SMee+ =— C.4ilt 11. Paul Oehme, Chanlitissen City lmlgAiccr City of Chanhassen 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 August 22, 2011 Dear Mr. Ochme and Chanhassen City Council Members, This letter is in regards to the projectTH 101 CSAH 18 (Lyman Blvd) to CSAH 14 (Pioneer Trail) Project Goals 1) Improve safety for traffic and peopic song the Tt 1 101 corridor while minimizingci vironntental impacts M Redmv creahoa to tho mcieni poatibie' d.Ald turn lalies to prnvlde safitltrrabig normiems a! iuhvxecriats Lai hnprove sight distance by reducing aharp rurve.v and swop tpadev near inter:seevoin 3) Iniptnve.capacity attd cminectivity Fu pwitic and goods along the TH 101 corridor W d ecoillisodale regional and local a•onspwiatina needs a popalailon rind emplavnrarrt gron'th in rite T H 101 corridor bj+ taavasing tro,(lic• (Awacl {v 3) Provide tranSponation solutions that minimim environni n all impacts G),4vnidlmbtimhc /mhlgale itnpactsoir entdranmeural. social. (Intl cubiiral rLbsources UI hllaintlae needfor floc ight gJ'way wkhrgs - � nnr bininass aiid residential properrias The project proposal appears to have addressed sonic of the safety and connectivity concerns; however the environmental impact ofthe project should be reconsidered. The reconstruction of approximately I mile ofthe existing two lane roadway to a rota• plus lane divided highway as described in due 115 page environmental impact assessment will significantly change the landscape ofthe roadway and adjacent area, removing 1000 plus trees, adding holding ponds and increasing traffie, and noise levels. The single, plan presented offers only 2 options, to proceed or leavens is. Alternative plans need to be developed and presented that will address all orthe project goals, including minimizing environmental impacts to the landscape. As concerned citimns, we urge you to reconsider the impact of the proposed design, and work with the community to develop a better sohilittl). that will improve: the safely ofthe roadway While` preserving the natural beauty and character of the surroundings for current and future; generations. l3i- �tL'tr�✓� � � Address U4 of cl C 12. 13 . Paul Ochaw, Chanhassen City frrigmeer 41ty of chatillasscu 170n Market Boulevard PO Sox 147 Chanhassen. MN 55317 poehtn��r, r'ci c)xanhtivseli_mn_ya August. 22, 2011 Dear Mr. Oelune and Chanhassen City Council Members. This letter is in regards to the project TH 101 CSAH 18 (Lyman Blvd) to CSAII 14 (Pioneer Trail) Prolcct Coals 1) Improve safety for traffic and people along Vic TH 101 corridor while minimiailigcnvironuncnial impacts Pedttea crashes to the view possible A dd nuvt lanes to provide safe luming movements at bderseetlatrs improve sight dlrtanra by re4wing sharp tunas atul steep'gradex near hilersecilom 2) Improve capacity and connectivity for people mid. goods along ilea TH 101 corridor Aceonunodara reRfenal and local transportation needs ofanlieipared popularion and employment growth In file rif 10) corrfdor by fncreasbW agf/ic capacity' 3) Provide transportation solutions thatmlaimira environmental Impacts ,1voldimirdmiWIniggare Impacts an cavfronmentai, soviol, and culturel resources hlinlmisenaed jar new NP,Gt.ajwoy takhrgsjmm baslnesr anti reaidsnlial praperiiex The project proposal appears to have addressed some of the safety and conneotivity goals; however tho project as currently proposed does not minimize the environmental impact, and .must be reconsidered. The reconstruction ofapproximately.I mile of the existing two lam roadwayto a four plus lane "divided highway as described in the 115 page environmental impact assessment will significantly change the landscape of the roadway and adjacent area, removing 1000 plus trees, adding holding ponds and increasing traffic and noise levels. The single plan presented by the City of Chanhassen offers only two options - to proceed or leave as is. Alternative plans need to be developed and presented that will address all oftinc project goals, including minimizing environmental impacts to the landscape. As a coneemcd citizen, I urge you to reconsider the impact of the proposed design, and work with the community to develop a better solution, that will improve the safety of the roadway while preserving the natural beauty and character of the surroundings for current and future generations. a Signattue:�G� �'vrll�: __._._._.__,___..._. Address: u` ` r' /� C�/J `Lc1� (fir In'd 66 51 7 Paul Oehme, Chanhassen City Engineer City of Chanhassen 7700. Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 poehmetfitci,dIanhassen.mn. us August 24, 2011 Dear Mr. Oahme and Chanhassen City Council Members, This letter is in regards to the project TH 101 CSAH 18 (Lyman Blvd) to CSAH 14 (Pioneer Trail). Project Goals 1) Improve safety for traffic and people along the TH 101 corridor while minimizing environmental impacts - Reduce crashes to the extant possible Add tum lanes to provide safe tuming movements at intersections n Improve sight distance by reducing sharp curves and steep grades near intersections 2) Improve capacity and connectivity for people and goods along the TH 101 corridor n Accommodate regional.and local transportation needs of anticipated population and employment growth In tha TH 101 corridor by lacreasing traffic capacity 3) Provide transportation solutions that minimize environmental impacts Avoidlminimizolnrkigate impacts on environmental, social, and cultural resources Mfnlmize need for now right of way takings from business and residential properties The project proposal appears to have addressed some of the safety and connectivity goals; however the project as currently proposed does no minimize the environmental impact, and must be reconsidered. The reconstruction of approximately 1 mile of the existing two lane roadway to a four plus lane divided highway as described in the 115 page environmental impact assessment will significantly change the, landscape of the roadway and adjacent area, removing 1000 plus trees, adding holding ponds and increasing traffic and noise levels. The single plan presented by the City of Chanhassen offers only two options - to proceed or leave as is. Alternative plans need to be developed and presented that will address all of the project goals, including minimizing environmental impacts to the landscape. As concerned citizens, and neighboring property owners, we urge you to reconsider the impact of the proposed design, and work with the community to deveoot a better solution, that will improve the safety of the roadway white preserving the natural beauty and character of the surroundings for current and future generations. Thank you, Duane & Susan Hoff 9511 Foxford Road Chanhassen, MN 55317 14 t i Haul C)ebrae, Chanhassen City lingiaccr City of Chanhasen 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, NN 553'.17 parchmefit?ci.eha Augat 22, 2011 pear Mr. Ctehm t and Chanhassen City Council M cmbcts, This letter is in rogards to the project TH 101 CSAII IS (Lyman Blvd) to CSAH 14 (Pioneer Trail) Project Coals 1) improve safety for nuffcaadpcq)lc along dicTil 10.1 condor white minimizing environmental impacts 0 Redueo crosbes 10 rile aerent passlble 111 Add tanr lazurs to provitle sq& yarning movamerr13 intersections M Improve sight diskince by redacing sharp cumvs and strepgmdrspmar interseelimu' 2) Improve capacity and owntetivity for people and goods along the T11101 corridor 0 Accommorkne regional and Wal lmnslx naiat needs ofandelpated popldation and amiploymeal grotwh In the 711101 canidarbybrcreasingtraj /iecupociry+ 3) Provide transportation solutions that minimize environmental impacts 0 AvniaYminind e/mUigaa imlxxts on emdronmental, social, and cubaral mwalva 0 Mbtimi:e wed for ix i right of Kqy nAinge jan bmiactcr,and residdrolat mperries The project proposal appears to have addressed some of the safety and connectivity goals; however the Project as cturtmt(y proposed does not Minimize the environmental impact, and must be reconsidered, The reconstruction ofapproximately I Milo of the existing two lane roadway to a four plus lane divided highway as described in the 115 page environmental impact assessment will significantly change the landscape of tlic roadway and adjacent area, removing 1000 plus trees, adding holding ponds and increasing traffic and noiso levels. The single plan presented by the City ofChanhasscn offers only two options - to proceed or leave as is. Alternative plans need to be developed and presented that will address all ofthe project goals, including minimizing environmental impacts to the landscape. As a concerned citizen, I urge you to reconsider the impact of the proposed design, and work with the community to develop a better solution, that will improve the safety of the roadway while preserving the natural beauty and character ortbe surroundings for current and future generations. Signature- Karen Address: _9551 Foxford.Rd. Chanhassen .Fill 5531 15. 16. Payne, Ashley From: 4ehMe, Pout. Ipoehme@cIxhanhassen.Mmusj Sant: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 7:51 PM To: Larson, Chadd; Hom, Jon Subject FW;PrajectTH401 Sent from my Motorola phone. -- Original Message Attached ----- From: Colleen Radtke < calleen ratitkerdlhotmail.com Sent: Wed Aug 2413:03:13 CDT 2011 To. "Oehme, Paul" < ooehme0d.chanhassen.mn.us > Subject: Project TH 101 Paul Ochma, Clunahasse" City (Engineer City ot'Chtuthasxan 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Clatnhassen, MN 35317 HYPERLiNK " mailto.•jKdunc:3ci.chunho n .main "ti'_blattk ^ nty;hrra;,QidC August 22; 2011 Dear Mr. Ochtne and Chtathsssen City Council Members, This letter is, in rogartts to the project 1'H 101 CSAH is(Lyman Blvd) to CSAH 14 (Planer Trail) W"1MBaah I,i Imparm raray fa taa4iv nab pe"pee aen,g IN . 114 Ire rondo whtk m 44nog aa,inmmeaW imreretx .. A.darr rn.dm a" rM rnm,twurbfc A�4 /rum/ sbrrmLir a,jr raraap aaaY+seM. ur MmnnYla"a M P-.Y .r w ✓iive rrda ad <a,w"o"t,rnv H 1 0 1 2) Imp— ranatiry W caw"ecri.iry f people cad awls abet dr: T Col .roniJw Aauwarnku. rrywmtwa✓!nn✓nrray",noK nnvh glmrkit"""^dt^oA"GnYa, and rry,M,waxr g,mvh 4t rhr T'n fml mn!✓urbYlre.•rcauru; ng7i.mry, rcLy fi rn"nk amn,pwtouon aalaraan Gat annimirc cm.,onufrdal irryaeas .I.aW! kuelMwarypUelsywt'H mr rnWiv"ww mt .wKrW. mwrc"Natwl�u4n�m urea "ee /"ayrrtnwt Ma."aa oml.rt<M,urwrnycmc, The project proptssal appears to haw addressed some ofthe snkly slid Connectivity goats: hmivvwr the pr fact aswnvady propmed does not ntiaha im the cmimnmaual Impact, and tnu-9 be neonsldwrd The roeoastructim of apprwimatcly I mile ordw existing Ono lane madnay to it Rwr phis Carta dMdedhighwayas described in the i 15 page m.vaamemml impact aesc mcrA will signil)vanely change the landscape ofthe madway wan maiaeeol wren, remming 1040 plus tans, adding hddiog pants and iaar.+sing uallic and neisa levels, lltcsinglc plan lxcseaial by the City of Chanhassen alters only tea quiets - m praxtd tr limce ac is Altemmeveplans aced to be do vioped and presented that Min address all of the project goofs, including minimizing emironmcntal impacts to the bandscape. As a naaoccmed caizm, 1 urge you to moonsida the impact of the ptopmcd design, and work with the owmnunity to develop a tt a r solution, (lint will improw the safely ofthe roodway while prescn•ing the natural beamy and character ofthe surman inps tar mtrcot and hnutc gcncratlans. Sigruturc; l ot and Colleen Address: 9531 Fmferd Ito: Chu husscn NT l 5531 1 Paul Ochtnc, Clmithassen City Engine City ofChanhasscit 7700 Market Boulevard PO pox 147 Cbanhassctt, MN.55317 c�hrnc,({'0ci.citanhassen. nnt.us August 22, 2011 Dear Mr, Ochmo and Cbanbasscn City Council Members, This letter is in regards to the project TH 101 CSAiI 18 (Lyman Blvd) to. CSAH 14 (Pioneer Trail) Project Goals I) intprovv safety for aa0ic and peopIcaltwg tha Tit 101 corridor tvitilc mintrniziog gnviromnenlnl impacts, W l7crheL civrxlceti to tba rxtant,possiltle ! iBAddtmv+ linrwrrulnrrvldesgJeYrrrnL +Rnrawrrnrnrxarlruer,.vecdans 0 htgfrm s1ght dl vrancvA mdocGig sharp caves and sterpgmdsrs mum lntorsucrinns 2) improve capacity and'coancCtvity for People and goods along 1heT11101 corridor 18 Accomwodrde reglanol anti local nvnsklonatian nee di n!'anlcipated pop sladan au7 employment growls lit the VI IN - widorhy lnrr rating.lrcek rapoeiry 3) Provide transportation sohnions that minimizo environmental impacts fD lnrpcets of etndroumenurl, ,uncial and a+rl /oral i �rources O Alhdnrize reed far new right of nrry Yal,'irW from huslness and iesldauticd pppperriet The project proposal appears to have addressed some of the safety end connectivity goals; however the project as currently proposed does not minimize the environmental impact, and must be reconsidered. Ttic reconstruction ofapproximately I mile of the existing two lane roadway to a four plus lane divided highway as described in the 115 page enviroximental impact assessment will significantly change the landscape of tite roadway and'adjacent area, removing 1000 plus trees, adding holding ponds and increasing traffic and noise levels, The single plan presented by the City of Chanhassen offers only two options - to proceed or leave as is. Alternative plans need to be developed and presented that will address all ofthe projcet goads, including minimizing cnvtronmental.impacts to the landscape. As a concerned citizen, I urge you. to reconsider the impact.of the proposed design, and work with the community to develop a better solution, that will improve the safety ofthe roadway while preserving the natural beauty and character ofthe surroundings for current and liuure generations. Signature: ___, _3amcs and Teresa Giusti Address: 540 P.ineview Chanhassen, MN 35317 Paul Oclune, ChattilamenCity .Engineer City o(Chanhassen 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 17. j August 22, 20 t I Dear Mr. Oehme and Chanhassen City Council Members, This letter is in regards to the project 17-1 101 CSA17.18 (l yinan Blvd) to CSAH 14 (Pioneer Trail) Project Goals 1) Improve snfety for Imftle and people along the Tit 101 corridor while minimizing environmental imparts M Reduce crashes la ON sa7en1 p xrihle 13 Add turn lancet to provide safe airing mnvemenix at inancedions M hnprow slgld Avlance by reducing d tarp cutws and steel) grader near lnrerxecliars 2) Improve capacity and connectivity for people and goods along the 171101 corridor 0 Acenmmrulate mglrmai curd local transportation avulc n1 emncipacd population and vvj)1gvnewVmv[11 m rbe 771101 ctimvdrrr by Inawasins franc capawry 3) Provide transportation sotutionsthai minimize onviroamentoi impacts (BAtwfdlmhdmYSe/initilKae hnpeclsa) envfronnicrual, soe701, auierdiural rvsaraceev 13 A•lininit a need far imn rigid rrf way rnkingx from huAnkxs and rrai<h ntiallunprriies i The project proposal appears to have addressed some orthe safety and connectivity goals; itowover the project as currently proposed does not minimize the environmental impact, and must be reconsidered. The reconstruction of approximately 1 mile of the existing two lathe roadwayfo a four plus lane divided highway as described in the 115 page environmental impact assessment will sigalificantly change the landscape of the roadway and adjacent area, removing 1000 plus trecs, adding holding ponds and increasing trafl.io and noise levels, The single plan presented by the City of Chanhassen offers only two options - to proceed or leave as is. Alternative plans need to be developed and presented that will address all of the project goals, including minimizing environmental impacts 10 the landscape, As a concerned citizen, I urge you to reconsider the impact ofthe proposed design, and work with ale community to develop a better solution, that will improve the safety ofthe roadway while preson ing the natural beauty and character ofthe surroundings for current and future generations. Signature:_ Address: 9 Y f rci -t r� �r T t; ir; Yf}11 M 40 18. Payne, Ashle From: Oahme, Paul 1poehme@ci:chanhassen.mn,usJ Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 7:45 PM To: Hom, Jon; Larson,'Chadd Subject: FW; TH 1.01, CSAH le'to CSAH 14 Sent from my Motorola phone, -»-- -prigs 6C Message Attadied --. -r From: Richbrd ChadwIck < SbgIIdlaylQgmgil.com > Sent; Wed Aug 2415:59:50 COT 2011 To: "Oehme, Paul" < ooehmeft.chanhassen mn.us Subject: TH 101, CSAH ISO. CSAH 14 Paul Oehmc, Chanhassen City Engineer City of Chanhassen 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhasna, MN 55317 August li,.2Q1I Dear Mr. Oehmc and Chanhassen City Council Members, This letter is.in regards to the project TH 101 CUB 18 (Lyman Blvd) to CSAH 14 (Ploneer Trail) The project proposal. appears to have addressed sonic of the safety pad connectivity goals; however the project ac currently proposed does 001 minimize the environmental impact, pAd must be reconsidered. The reconstruction of approximately 1 mile of the existing two lane roadway to a four plus lane divided highway as described in the 115 page'environmental impact assessment will significantly change the landscape of the roadway and adjacent area, removing 1000 plus trees, adding holding ponds and increasing traffic and noise levels. The single plan presented by the City of Chanhassen atTers only two options - to proceed or leave as is. Alternative plans need to he developed and presented that will address all of the project goals, including minimising environmental impacts to the lanclseapc. As a concerned citizen, I urge you to reconsider the impact of the proposed design, and work with the community to develop a better solution, that will improve the safety of the roadway while preserving the natural beauty and character of the surroundings for current and future generations. Signature: Richard J. Chadwick Address: 9530 Foxford Rd. Cianhassen, MN 55317 Dick Chadwick 952 445 2425 zo. Payne, Ashley From; Oehme, Paul (poehme0d.chanhassen.mmus] Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 7:41 PM Tot Hom, Jon; Larson, Chadd Subject FW: This letter is In regards to the project TH 101 CSAH 18 (Lyman Blvd) to CSAH 14 (Ploneer Trail) Sent from my Motorola phone. -- Orig(nal.MessageAttached------ From: Pam O'Neill t mvm4180omaii.com > Sent; Wed Aug 2418 CDT 2011 To: "Oehme, Paul" 4 tnoehme' 1 hanha n mn +sue Subject: This letter Is In regards to the project TH 101 CSAH 18 (Lyman Blvd) to CSAH 14 (Pioneer Trail) Dear Mr. Oehmo and Chanhassen City Council Members This letter is in regards to the project pi 101 CSAH 18,(Lyman Blvd) to CSAH 14 (Pioneer Trail) Proi"t Goals 1) Improve safety for audit and people along the TH 101 corridor while minimizing enviromilimtal impacts 15 Reduce crashes io the avient.AAW bie 13.44d nnsrlm+cs to provide.v(fe fwwh+g morvwcnts at haersectlotts !$'/nyproeeslght dlarance by radimh+g singe c7rrver tnnl arecryigrades near lnrmecrlrns 21.bnprove capacity gad annewuivity for people and goods along Ale TH t01 corridor M Accomatodale tvg1btial and heal rnnaportatiw+ n"'h ofwuiciparad rinp+dwiarr awl eng4o)mcn1 grtn+rh hi the TN` lol corridor by r+icreavh+g trfficcnpacioe 3) Provide transportation solutions that minimin environmental impacts t8 Avoidfnilnindzcdinidgate iwlxxkv oil e+rei+vntm:tital, social, and cnlnnwl trswurrev la Alinlnri a tteedfar trees r {glrruJ nary fakingrfrant Gtufucss and revideavat ptnperam The project proposal appears to have addressed. some of the safcty and connectivity goats; however the project as currently proposed does not minimize the environmental impact, and mast be reconsidered. The recanstruetion of appra.'tituately 1. mile of the existing two lane roadway to a four plus lane divided highway as described in the 115 page environmental impact assessment will significantly change the`landscape of the roadway and adjacent area, removing 1000 plus trees, adding holding ponds and increasing traffic and noise levels. The single plan presented by the City of Chanhassen oilers only two options -to proceed or leave as is. Alternative plans need to be developed and presented that will address all of the project goals, including minimizing environmental impacts to the landscape. As a concerned citizen, l urge you to reconsider the impact of the proposed design, and work with the community to develop a better, solution, that will improve the satbty of the roadway while preserving the natural beauty and character of the surroundings for current and future generations. We have been residents on 101 and Foxford Rd for 23 years and would be greatly devastated by the removal of 1000 plus trees. The reason we have been paying exorbitant taxes for the duration has been the tranquility and wildlife that abounds on our property, in taking clown 1000 plus trees, this will no longer exist. t have personally been in a crash on 101 that totaled my car and ant in full support of the safety reasons for straightening the road but there is absolutely no need for a 4 lane parkway. Pam O'Neill 9550 Foxford Rd. Ptltyrte, Aahlay -`.aw".wwwiriwww�iww"w nww�wwwn www"ww�" w�wwww,wwiw�www"ww wiww�i ww�w,r —wwww From. Oehme, Paul )poehmeQd.chalrhasaen.mn.us) Bent: Wednesday, August 24,20117:150 PM To: Horn. Jon: Larson, Chadd sub)eot: FW: HW 101 Project Sent from my Motorola phone. —•-- -Original Message Attached --• --- From: Delaney Melll < onel03Q39bg il.com Sent: Wed Aug 24 13:14:26 CDT 2011 To: "Oehme, Paul" < > Subject: HW 101 Project Dear Mr. Oclpme and Chanhassen City Council Members, This letter is in regards to the project TH 101 CSAH 18 (Lyman Blvd) to CSAH 14 (Pioneer . Troll) Project Goals t) improve safety for traffic and people along due TH 101 corridor while minimizing environmental impacts 3 &duce crasher to the extent possible M A(hiturn /ones to provide sqk corning monsit nos at innrsealwu 2 linprove sight distanev by redrit•!ng sharp curves andsteiv gnnks tear hooseedonr 2) Improve capacity and connectivity for people and gooeLs along du TH 101 corridor 11 ,4ccom odula regional and local transimnation sir ds ul anr/cipurad pupfdtHlan and unploynrent growl; im th o T11101 corridor l v hicromingtra/Jk capacio- 3) Provide transptutatiun solmicats that minimize eaviranmental impact$ 0 Arnldtnrhrtn+4 ^ea initlgrte impacts on em hnnom+rral, social, awl adtn ul resourcer td blinim7u treed for now right of uwy trr hrgsJi con business and rtsidonNal poperfies roadway to a ,four plus lane divitled highway as described in the 115 page environmental impact assessment will significantly change the landscape of the roadway and adjacent area, removing It1W phis trecs, adding holding ponds amt increasing tralliic and noise levels. The single plan presented by the City of Chanhassen .offers only two options - to proceed or leave as is. Alternative plans need to be developed and presented that will address all ofthe project goals, including minimizing environmental impacts to the landscape. As a concerned citizen,. I urge you to reconsider the impact of the proposed design, and work with the community to develop a better solution, that will improve the safety ofthe roadway while preserving the natural beauty and character ofthe surroundings for current and future generations. Signature: _Delaney O Noilt Address: 95501 ?oxford Road Chanhassen, MN 55317 For all my life, I've lived ht my beautithl neighborhood. l have always felt so safe and secure in any neighborhood. With the removal of all these trees and disturbing all of the peace we've been creating for over 20 years is something that truly saddens me. Not only to me, but to many others, we call this place home, and as soon as all ofihcw changes are made, it won't seem like bume anymore. Also, many of my neighbors and I would love to keep our homes the way it is. Especially since 1 haven't thought of there being a problem with the road the whole 18 years i've lived here. The road is not busy, therefor not needing four lanes, and there has not been many crashes, only n couple throughout the year, mostly in the winter. And in the winter, there are crashes, drifting and all sorts ofvehicie damage done all over. Highway 101 and Pioneer Trail Is what I have known my whole life. I would like to keep everything the way !l is and somehow make a more safe, and more reasonable alternative! Thank ypu fox your time! With All God's Blessing <3 Delaney O'Neill The project proposal appears to have addressed some of the safety and connectivity goals; however the project as currently proposed does not minimize the environmental impact, and must be reconsidered. The reconstruction ofopproximately 1 mile ofthe existing two lane 22. Tom Furlong, Mayor or Chanhassen Paul ©chme, Chanhassen City Foginopy City ofCbnahassen Council Members City of Chanhassen 7700.Market Boulevard Chanhassen, MN 55317 August 22. 2011 ;car Mr, Ftirtong, Mr, C dune and Chanhassen City Council Membem The enclosed petition is in regards to the projw 101 CSAII 18 to CSAI'I 14. Although a somewhat limited numbers orsigmriures have been received to date:, it is apparent that the residents of our community have concerts aboutAnd are just beginning to be made aware or the environmental impact or the aforctaicntioned project. We belleve that many more people will sign the petition once residents are contacted, informed and have a clearer understanding of the impact of tins project. Concerned Residents of the IN 101 Corridor A fl a '+C3 SIN wl LZ. .ir C G tv L .� w � W -- - a C ti d O 8a 0 y L 'u, y O c ° � 2 o a .� o 0 0 n o c$ , c a .i a 3: ,2 4 C DJ > 9 w E$ .GGw >0. =$�^y� m E o m a a0.• L' G . L .. C � a � 2 9 L• a ..at C •� � � m G � S � N � .� � W Oi 8 a p 5$ %E z . Eo'2 E , ya��.o ~38 °�E cN ym $ Siiy' EE v v E E � e 0e eo.0 -$c �, 4 c a DD s G N? C i E B 5 E m c v Sri. 1 o+E a S o E CC N C `aryry C � Q u ,se •t a a 4 1 L C � µ 3 u `J ... :J c C U M b \� v -:Z c'' ._ r .n V �- , t E 7 Rf - y : d � v 1 Petition to reduce the environmental impact of Hwy 101 road development Petition summary and Trunk Hwy 101 Reconstruction from CSAH 18 to CSAH 14 (SP384 -010 -011 Minn Project STPXIOli(146) background See the fullif project informat ion @http:/ /www.ra.chanhassen /sefv /cip /highwaylOI.html Date .mn.us Project Goals 11 Improve safetyfortraf fic and people along the TH 101 corridor while minimiimg environmental impacts Zgede coshes to the extentyossibie ' 3Add W. tones mpn"a mfe mmfogmovements orintmectlans 1 �✓ 2k"P Sightdistoace by nd Vshoop—es ondsteep gmdes neorrntes voru T*n: az$zCi A4JI 21 lmProve capacity and comectivity for peop @and goods along the TH 101 corridor BAm mmodoteregib" andtocol cansparroliwneeds, afmrkipored population orndempbymn tgrwvth in roe TH 101 corddorbyfnceosina m �ccapocity 3) Provide transportation solutions that minimize environmental impacts 3AVaid/mini� itigateimpactson eauironmenroi sarial, andcuhum/resaurces Jot<= rivevh 601tt 13 Slinimiuneed fwnew rfght woy facings from business and /esidenrmf properdes q3 iG1rw jrv The reconstruction of approdmately 1 mile of the existing 2 lane roadway to a 4 lane plus divided highway change as described in the 115 page g(a� l� environmental Impact assessment will significantly change the landscape of the roadway and area adjacent adding an additional 63 acres of impermeable surface (asphalt and concrete) adding drainage ponds, imm3sing traffic and noise levels, clear cutting 1000 trees and prairies plus eliminating The planning is substantially complete and the project is requesting community feedback to move forward. This petitions purpose is to notify project decision makers that the current proposal Is not satisfactory and that alternative plans need to be developed and presented that address all the project goals including mimmi2ing environmental impacts to the landscape- Action petitioned for We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens who urge our leaders to reconsider the impact of the proposed design. We ask that the designers work more closely with the community to address the significant concerns to develop a better solution that will improve safety while at the same time preserve the natural beauty and character of the roadway for current and future generations. At a minimum we ask that a viable additional proposal be developed and presented for a roadway that maintains the environmental landscape features allowing the community to make the decision on what is best for its residents. Printed Name Signature Address Comment +► Date L t -- Ica ; � a )-; i 13�1a j�clL 1 �✓ 2((�• T*n: az$zCi A4JI !fit/ Y� f44- tt Jot<= rivevh 601tt q3 iG1rw jrv g(a� l� Printed Name 5 ature Address Comment Date L t 13�1a j�clL 1 �✓ 2((�• T*n: az$zCi A4JI �'��,••(ff Printed Name Signature Address Comment Date_ cJ — " z m 4 N y r�. - 7 � Z — N)211 i O O (A CD 0 2 = 0 z 2. 2. Iz :3 cc 'D L N X O 0 4Y n O 2 A 2 0 V) > T O zt I mw M"r i�M "ah �1 W"'t et Paul Oehme, Chanhassen City Engineer poebme0cl,chanhassen.mmus City of Chanhassen 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 August 23, 2011 Re; Input/response to Environmental Assessment and Section 4(F) Evaluation SP ;194 -01P -011 i We are writing this letter in regards to the road improvementproject.of,TH 101 from CSAH 18 to CSAiH 14. We are requesting that the designers of the project work more closely with the community to create a proposal that will address the safety and connectivity issues while taking into consideration the environmental Impact and preserving the natural beauty of the area.. As residents of the city of Chanhassen, and property owners directly affected by the project, we would like to express our concerns and request alternative or additional plans related to the environmental impact of the project. The project has been presented as a measure to 1) improve safety for people along the existing TH 101 corridor,. 2) improve capacity and connectivity for people and, goods along the TH 101 corridor and 3) provide transportation solutions that minimize environmental impacts. Our concerns regarding the proposal relate mainly to the environmental impact of the project, and include the; Presentation of onlyone proposal, with exclusion of viable alternatives • Lack of, support justify the need for such an extreme increase.in the size: of the roadway (6.97.acres.of imp",eableasphalt in a 1 mile road project.creating significant run pff i siii es) • Destruction of natlye prairie, wildlife shelterand natural sound barriers without, documented plans for replacement Lack of support far the need of two bike pa #hsahat widen the road and . resuit in the need for�additionaf right of ways from residential properties • Three proposed holding ponds requiring new right ofways from residential properties to address.run off Issues. • Safety of the holding ponds that will be adjacent to the bike trail /walking path and situated, in propertyowners yards • Lack of a plan to add ress the maintenance of the holding ponds to control insects, odors, and infectious plant growth • Removal of over 1000 mature trees from a scenic section of roadway • Lackof .consultation /coordination with city arborist regarding city ordinances related to new projectdevelopment • Exclusion from the proposal of. a plan for replacement of trees and landscaping to create a yisual.apd /or sound barrier,between residences and the impending roadway through 23. enforcement of the city ordinance (Chapter 18 - Article IIi - Section 18.61) intended to address, the preservation of trees. • increased noise level for the residence with removal of the natural sound barrier • Increased air and noise pollution with widening of roadway allowing accessibilityfor larger and more vehicles(tress and vegetation are efficient and cost effective means to Improve air quality and help reduce run -off and topsoil erosion) • Maintenance and enforcement of the 40 MPH speed limit (the improved elevations and straightened curves will encourage higher speeds, larger vehicles and greater amounts of traffic) • Lack of consideration for decrease in property values due to the issues associated with development of a major roadway (increased traffic, noise, maintenance expenses, etc.) • Lack of communication of the project to all city residence • limited public awareness The goals of the study as defined in the document have not been fully met, The goals for safety and connectivity have been addressed in thesingle proposal that has been offered to the community. Thethird goal has not been adequately addressed for reducing the environmental Impact of the project. The level of concern and questions for the current plan and the expense of the project, - $2.57 million to the local residents, underline the importance of developing a plan that the community can support in making Chanhassen a place to call home. We are asking that additional plans be developed collaboratively with the community and that a broader base of people (outside of those directly affected) be asked for input and consensus decision making on the best solution to make the road safer and preserve the natural landscape beauty. I � (C Douglas and Rebecca Duchon D 9630 Foxford Road Chanhassen, MN 55317 I �H 24. 1'autt Oehme, Chanhassen City Engineer City (if Chanhassen, 7700 Market Boulevard P0 Box 1.17 Chanhassen. MN 55317 LtS,3C,hn1C Ct' " It�1j August' 21, 2011 Mar Mr, Ochine and Chanhassen City Council Members, This letter is in regards to the project TH 101 CSAfl 18,(Lyntan Blvd) to CSAH I4 (Picncer'rrau) Project Goals 1) lmprovesufety for tral is and tw'oplc along tho TH 101 corridor w1dlc minimizing cnvironmcrwot impacts Re +lure rra#Ies u, Me rxlenllxrrslhlr ((!(ern lanes u+ prm idr rule arrnlng mm•r+nwas of buttrsec•+lons• hnprarr 4gla dlsvance by nvhrcdng x,wrp cnn•dx a,.I nei p grexles new inlerseerionr 2) Improve capacity and conncoivity for people and goods along the I'H 101 corridor .•lrean+nrmAne regimxd and hx•a! anr6gtorwrlorr!n• <•dr nJ,ugtr! /acrd p+yuduHrwr+ml unlptu)•mau! groayh In liar '! lUi rmrhh�r he hx•rvus! y; rrgljie c•alxx•ilf• 31 ProOdc Imnsponutiao solutions tha ninimize cnvimnmenlnl impncrs Avnldhnmin+i a�'nririg+w• /mla w ,m enw avk•!d!, nnd..vr/arnrl res<nrrerr Jlh+indc aced fw• ncx rlghl u/ •ql• /a�fYrys !i•tmr brcvprrss o,xl nt1 <hnr!!rd luo dos 'I'hc projxt proposal appears to have a tossed some ofthe safety r connectivity concerns, however the environmental impact of the proicei s1 uld he reconsiderpl"rhe reconstruction ofapproxirnately I mile of the cxistin; two lane ro adway to a Ir phis I uic divided highway as described in the h 15 page environmental impact assessment will sign inly change the landscape of the roadway and adjacent area, removing 1000 plus trees, adding ho 'ng ponds.aud increasing traffic and noise levels. The single plan presented olTcrs only? options, to pros cd or leave as is. Alternative plans nced to be developed and presented that will ttitdress all ofthe projec +olds, including minjrnf2ing euviranniental impacts to the landsgapc. As concerned citizens, we urge you to reconsider the impact ofth roposed design, and work with the community to develop a.better solution. alit intprOVC the safety d10 roadway while preserving the natural beauty and chars ` er of die surroundings for current and future generatio ✓V : u C'� ••k�\ , pro t? ( -.c i — C, 1 ��'C l$ ` (,J yr Signature: �N Sn 0 r Address: W. Ion �t A 2s. two, Ashle From: Oehme, Paul 1ptehme@ci.chanhassen,musj sent: Tuesday. August 23, 20114:03 PM To: Larson, Chadd; Han, Jon Subject: FW: HWY 101 Project Sent from my Motorola phone. —Original Message Attached — From: LESLIE allALLORAN t lohalloran*msn.mm > Sent: Tue Aug 23 14.03: COT 2011 To : "Oehme, Paul" < > Subject: HWY 101 Project Paul, Thank you for the time you spent with Carol and I this past week. It was good to have questions answered and to see, with two other pairs of eyes, the possibilities, Of course you would know that I'm completely against the total reconstruction of 101 and sincerely hope that there will be a middle ground that will be comfortable for us all. The private property /protected wetlands to the side of Pioneer Trail may be a side issue but possibly not. In speaking with several neighbors, both on 96th St., Pioneer Trail and others east of 101, I found that this has been a troublesome issue for many, and for a long time. It has been addressed many times, A without resolution. You stated that putting a holding pond in that area would be the most cost effective and sensible solution, but all other possibilities must be exhausted first. More and more water Is being dumped in that area, properties are useless to the owners since we are prohibited from making any Improvement for ourselves. It feels like we've had land stolen, or at least, borrowed without being asked) Could we please discuss the option of using land that is already holding the excess water, to create a proper container. It appears from listening to others, that you would have little opposition to that solution. Thank you again for'your attention. Leslie O'Halloran Paul Oehme, Chanhassen City Engineer City of chanhassen 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55347 trmetESci ��bessen mn.us August 23, 2011 Dear Mr. Oehme and Chanhassen Clty Council Membars, This letter is In regards to the project TH 101 d9AH 18 (Lyman Blvd) to CSAH 14 (Pioneer Trail). 1 moved to Chanhassen recently due do the serene, wooded nalghborhood offered in this area. I am also a proponent of Improving the safety of the 101 corridor, as a resident of the area I have had many near misses ". 26. Is there a way we can satisfy both safety and beauty? i am wdtirig to ask you to consider more than one option to both improve the safety AND maintain the environment. Are alternate solutions available to Improve the road A withouj completely destroying the trees and surrounding neighborhoods? I have only seen one proposal to date and am Interested in seeing other options, t As a concerned citizen, I urge you to reconsider the impact of the proposed design, and work with the community to develop a better solution, that will improve the safety of the roadway while preserving the natural beauty and character of the surroundings for current and future generations. Regards. Tammy Gorsuch - 9450 Fox ord Rd Chanhassen, MN 55317 741f4 Fpx;<orzo ROAD VAH klosxFrrr.r. <;r:n:r�rns5eb, MN 5:.317•$616$ August 22 2011 Paul Oebme, City Engineer City of Chanhassen PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Mr. Ochmc, 1 spoke with you at a TH101 P"Joat open house, addressed the City Council earlier title month, and am now putting my remarks in writing- although there is nothing in here you haven't already hear4l I understand most of the project's goals, and in fact agree with the majority of them. • I clearly am the benefit of moving the Bandimere Park access; • I clearly seethe benefit of straightening the road as much as possible; and • I clearly seethe bartefit of loveling the road. Where we diverge is on the benefit of widening the road to five lanes, particularly when one considers P1 of the costs - something which 1 don't believe has been adequately done yet. • .Please note that I am not talking only about the dollar co to build the road at 5 lanes rather than, say, 3. There is also eonalderablo non-doll" cost to landownere..In terms of noise, traffic, especially me lose character of the neighborhood, and .likely a loss of property value when the entire neighborhood becomes loss attractive. • Thud, I see GREAT cost us. ALMOST NO benefit to the extra lance - the .five -lane freeway' just cannot be justified at tWe time. I wish to emphasize that I am nefther a wild -eyed tree- hugger, nor a NIMBY -my goal is NOT to stop the entire projeetdcad. 1 am willing to compromise on the design alter- natives - as long as there are more than. *no build' and •54ane freeway' to choose from! So, what do I request from tits City? Exploro additional alternatives. Here's a few questions that might help; • If the toad could be narrower for now, perhaps it could be even straighter, with a conacqucat reduction in environmental impact? • Do we really need a 10 -foot bike path on both aides? Removing the path on the east side - our aide - is an inconvenience for only 4 properties. • Could the project be dgne in multiple phases? My understanding is that the follow -up project - that part of 101 south of Pioneer Trail - is a l0000ng way in the future. Can we have a Phase I that reaps the benefit of straightening and leveling, and hold off on building a freeeway until the ENTIRE rout* is ready? Thankyou foryour consideration, and we look forward to working with you on a mutually agreeable design. Sincerely, Dan Horsfqp {{ Ri.lfi '` 4 a Ut 27. (13 rC 28. Pant Ochmc, Chanhassen City F..ttgincer City of Chanhassen 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN $5317 Iwehme(atci.cltanhassan.mn.us August 22, 2011 Dear Mr. Oehme and Chanhassen, City Council Members, 'this loiter is in regards to the project TH 101 CSAH 18 (Lyman Blvd) to CSAH 14 (Pioneer Trail) We have owned our residence in Lakc Riley Woods neighborhood for nineteen years now. Our property boarders the intended road improvement project. From out of our back window, l have witnessed a number of accidents that were directly related to the waaknoss of the cnginoering design of the current highway. I am concerted for the safety of my family and friends while using that highway. 1 would suspect that tto majority of neighbors in (his area would like to see improvements to tine many hnutrdous.turns and blind shots in the Hwy.101 roadway. Oa the other hand, all of the ponds, lakes, marshes, mid woodlands in this area make this a very beautiful place to Jive and raise a fainily. Many of the neighbors in the area have spent a great.doat of time and money to enhance the natural beauty of dtls area. The stretch of highway 101 between Hwy 212 and pioneer Trail may be one of the city's most scenic drives. I have studied the proposed plan and have great concerns that while solving most of the safety concerns, it will. the nature and environment in that area. The plan is far excessive and I linajdne costly to salve safety And traffic concorns that currently exist. Much of rho wetlands and woods will be destroyed. A sfmilar designed exit is just." hort distanc-to' - west aad would appear to address at1 the current and.futin' traffic volumes that come off Hitry 312 d Pioneer trail. W1ten I A have driven of fthe rowers exit there is always very modest traffic' Wits let roadway. To build another four lano highway just a short distance W the chat does not seem to, ake sense. One clear-example of the excess of the plan is to have a walking and bike trail on both sides of the highway. This means another 15 to 20 fret of width that needs to come out of someone's home or our wooded B wooded property and wetlands. 1 would appreciate you giving more consideration to a road project that conforms with the environment mid scope of �borhood x ists there. Signature- THOMAS & CHERYL 3ESSEN 9570 FO'XFORD ROAD CHANHASSEN, MN $5317 Attn: Paul Oehme 8 .20 -11 Chanhassen City Engineer Re: TH101 from CSAH {Lyman Boulevard) to CSAH 14 (Pioneer Trail) We have'a few concerns about the TH101 Improvements from Lyman Blvd, to Pioneer Trail. While we agree with the goals of Improving safety for people along TH101, such as fixing the steep grades and sharp horizontal curves, we question the idea that a four lane divided highway with bike paths on both sides is also needed. Could a two lane hwy, with turn lanes and one bike path meet the goals? A two lane hwy. with turn lanes and a single bike path would do less damage to the environment and not completely destroy the natural beauty of the neighborhood of which we have all worked hard to create. The natural beauty that brought us here in the first place will disappear when all of the trees are removed and rim off ponds are created for the 4 lane hwy, turn lanes, and two bike paths. Why must we lose so many trees? Will anyJail be replaced? We definitelysee this as a detriment to the environment. Another concern we have is the new noise pollution that will be created when the project is done. Noise levels will increase and we will not be able to have our windows open In the summer, nor will we be able to sit in our backyard and carry on a conversatlon due to the noise. What will be done about the Increased noise? Will iterms/walls be built? Our next concern is aboutthe Increase in air pollution. Has the air quality been tested? What is the projected increase due to the new hwy. ?What will be done to Insure we are breathing in clean air? We would also like to know if the speed limit for hwy. 1.01 will be Increased. Finally we are concerned about our property values. Our properties will decrease in value with a new 4 ianq hwy., will taxes be adjusted accordingly if 4 lane hwy. 201 Is constructed? Hwy. 101 is the prettiest, most natural stretch of road in Chanhassen and we do not want that destroyed. Thank You, Rose and Roger Novotny 560 Pineview Court Chanhassen, Minn. 55317 952.496 -1712 CITY /al l 29. I B �C D E E' 30. August 19th. 2011 Duke Zurek President Board of Directors LakeROey Woods Homeowners Assmiation Paul Oehme Chanhassen City Engineer City Chanhassen 7100 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55311 RE: TH10f from CSAH 18 (Lyman Boulevard) to CSAH 1.4 (Pioneer Trail) Dear Mr, Oehme and City of Chanhassen Officials, I am waiting on behalf of the Lake Riley Woods Homeowners Association, to comment on this project. We are pleased that the City of Chanhassen supports improving the safety of this segment of TH1O1, and look forward to trave0ag on asafer road, The safety concerns are valid. At the same time, wewere shocked to learn about the extent to which these road changes will destroy a large section ofthe natural beauty that Is defining charactedstic.of this area. As it exists today, this stretch of toad is o ne of the most beautiful roadways in Chanhassen. More specifically, our concerns are as follows:.A More,than 1A00 trees will steed to be clear-cut in order to make room for the expanded roadway. B Noise levels are predicted: to. more than double. Even though the new noise levels are within federal 0 guidelines, you 'will be tuming a quiet neighborhood into a noisy one, D A large holding pond will be buik'inout davelopmem, taking over 14 of onb property alone. Several neighbors will lose land, due to the extent of the project. When the City was In a dispute with Don Halla,over the size and functionality of his sign, a City representative told our community that it Is Important 'to preserve the character of this part of Chaniassee,'The trees and natural beauty of the drive along 101 as it currently exists are also partof the character or this area, and need to be protected as well. Another stated goal of this project, is to provide transportation solutions that minimize environmental impacts. We feel strongly that the City needs to more aggressiveiy look for ways to minimize the environmental impact of this project. A better design solution for this project, we believe, may include the following: Keep the roadway at two lanes (versus, rote), This will help preserve the rural character of this part or Chanhassen, and save over 1.010 trees, other roadways in Chanhassen that can support conneesfrty with other communities including Powers Boulevard less than it mile away. Stay with one bike path (versus two). The current path receives little use, and eliminating a path on one side S of the road would significantly reduce the trees and property that need to be removed and altered as a result. Change the grade to the road as planned. Improving the sightlines will be a welcome change and will make TH 101 a safer road. The LRWHA looks forward to working with the City to Rnd a more acceptable solution for all of us, Please feel free to reaclt'out via.emaii or phone to discuss further, dukez�angig rnm, 9529M.1260. Sincerely, Duke Zurek 31. Payne, Ashley - - From. Clehme, Paul. (poehme&i.chanhassen.mmusj Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011747 PM To: Hom; Jon; Larson, ChWd Subject: FW: TH1O1 from CSAH 18 (Lyman Blvd) to CSAH 14 (Pioneer Trail) Sent from my Motorola phone. - - - - -- Original Message Attached - - - - -- From: Gayle Degler < edegleriO¢mail , com Sent: Lied Aug 24 14:08:24 CDT 2011 To : "Oehme, Paul" c ooehmeoci.chanhassien.mn.up Subject: TH1O1 from CSAH 18 (Lyman Blvd) to CSAH 14 (Pioneer Trail) Hi Paull Just a quick note to relay our concerns for the Highway Project. - The elevation of the intersection should not be raised. The reason being that our IA property and neighboring properties will be adversely affect because of additional noise and {i visibility. - The hill to the south should be cut down instead of raising the intersection. That would provide noise abatement for people in that neighborhood. - we have drain tile that surfaces at the intersection that could be affected with B the change of elevation. Gayle and Lois Degler 541 Pineview Ct Chanhassen, MN 55317 Paul Ochrte, Chanhassen City Engineer City ofclmnhassen 770D Market Boulevard PO Box 137 ChantutmmA MN 45317 Dear Mr. Cwhme, I sincerely appreciate the focus on the stretch of Highway 101 between Lyman and Pioneer trail. The proposal as-is, while effective in improving sightlines and grades, is ovcrdesigued. This project has become a fundamental flaw in budgeting- we arc getting this design because it is the scot road we could get for the money. I ) The four -lane will dead -end at Pioneer Trail: there is no certain action to take down the bluffs, as indicated in the project's egccutive summary (Pioneer to Creekwood- Medium Priority; Crockwoodto old 212- Low priority). 2) The west bike path and tunnel create no now utility. At Lyman, these are already crosswalks in use to connect the .101 -Lyman pathways. 3) If the City has information regarding development this project is designed to assist, please include it in future communications as it is difficult to sec where the development will.eomc that requires we, "Accomodate regional and local transportation needs of anticipated.population and employment growth in the TO lot corridor by.itcreasing traffic capacity" (Project Newsletter #2, June 2011), 4) It is noted that.ihe project inch tdas extension of the trunk water main. 5) Feeder traffic from 169 West ofShakopce will be lessened if tho State builds the new Highway 41 crossing between 212 and i69. Anecdotal evidence suggests traffic from Jordan and west already advantages 212 via the Hwy 25 River Crossing.in Jordan to County 'l 1 near Carver. b) Improved gupde, sigbt lines and turn lures will increase etllclency of tralllc movement rxeatiug less stopping and starting, allowing better flow and better metering from traffic lights, without adopting a 442ac strategy. The improved two -lane can be a functional, metered reliefartcry with increased safety. It is agreeable that that the grade and sightlines be improved; however, a 4 lane divided highway is beyond acceptable in this residential area. The increased need in storm water management is a byproduct of the overbuilt design that increases hard scapc. The west h bike.pat and associated pedestrian tunnel will not increase utility of the park, The project will dead -end at Pioneer Trail creating limited increase in utility connecting the old 212 and new 212. I encouragetlxs final design to be less iat scope than it is currently. Very truly yours, 32. 33. Payne, Ashley From: Oehme. Paul (poelamaCci.chenhassen.mmusj Sant Wednesday; August 24, 20117:42 PM To: Hem, .ton; Larson, Chadd Subject: FW: TH101 from CSAH 18 (Lyman Boulevard) to CSAH 14 (Pioneer Trail) Sent from my Motorola phone. —Original Message Attached--- - From: Cheryl Thiele < rBeryl t,hielg0hotmail.com Sent: Wed Aug 24 17:11:40 CDT 2011 I To: "Oehme, Paul" < > A Subject: TH101 from CSAH 18 (Lyman Boulevard) to CSAH 14 (Pioneer Trail) To whom it may concern, B On behalf of my household, I'd like to express our worry and concern over the TH101 from CSAH 18 (Lyman Boulevard) to CSAH '14 (Pioneer Trail) proposed road project that is currently In its planning and design stage. We are worried about the environmental Impact that your latest design will have on our beautiful community. We moved out to Chanhassen in 2007 all the way from Maple Grove because we felt that this area offered C both the privacy and seclusion of country living, and the convenipnoe of the city. One of the features we love most about living here is the quiet, untouched feel of such a beautiful place. ID We agree that work should be done to help make Hwy 101 more safe, however we strongly disagree on the A extent to which the project is being taken. A sidewalk on both sides of the street seems completely unnecessary. Also, extensive grade changes may not be necessary either. The problem is in the sharp curves I.E of the road. Why not straighten out the road a bit but leave the natural grade and, most importantly, replace B any trees that are taken in the now path? We feel that the large four -lane Powers Blvd close by.serves larger trucking traffic and fast traffic. Given this, it would be a shame to convert the beautiful strip of 101 to another industrial, loud highway. F Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Randy and Cheryl Thiele 9591 Foxford Rd Chanhassen, MN 55317 Rob Fuglie 9370 Foxford Aoad Chanhassen, MN 55317 fM P9Xnne, Ashley From: Oehme, Paul ipoehmeQd.chanhossen.mn.usj Sent: Wednesday, August 24,20117:57 PM To: Mom, Jon; Larson, Chadd Subject: PW; TH 101 EAW Comments Paul Oehme, Chanhassen City Engineer City of Chanhassen 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Mr. Oehme and Chanhassen City Council members, Sent from my Motorola phone. ----- Original Message Attached -- From: Paul Paulson <paulftodela-co > Sent: Tue Aug 23 20:27:11 CDT 2011 To: "Oehme, Paul" < > Cc: David Bfanski < daveblansk)OusfamliY.net > Subject: TH 101 EAW Comments Mr. Olicnic, 22 Aug 2011 35. With regards to the proposed Hwy 101 expansion from Lyman Blvd to Pioneer Trail, I would first like to say that 1 have no issue nor disagreement with the concept that Hwy 101 could and should be improved. Fixing the sharp curves and turns should help the run -off accidents, and perhaps, if correctly designed, (unlike the intersection of Powers and Lyman), could reduce the higher accident frequency at the Intersections as well. However, I seriously question the need for the overall magnitude of the project. Do we really need, or can we justify, another 5 lane "freeway" to nowhere? Until there is a plan for the "over the bluff" Hwy 101 improvement, and a final decision on the new river- crossing bridge location, why build 5lanes to Haila? It's less than a half -mile from Powers A Blvd.... a Vane underused feeder road. This whole project seems like the perfect example of over- engineering and poor stewardship of taxpayers' money, in general, I support improvements w the Highway 101 corridor for safety and efficioncy reasons, but would like submit the following commcuts for consideration: 1. It appears that this project will have a dramatic effect on the, character of the roadway, especially in regards to die loss-of trees, TH .101, is one of the most beautiful sections of roadwayin the entire southwest metro area and its charactcr.will be soroly:misscd by local residenis and visitors Mike. Please attempt to reduce the number ortroes to be removed, especially the large oaks. 2. Please consider. realigning our driveway and Mr. Blanski'swith the entrance to Wilson's Northwest Nursery.. The new roadway will.causc hardship with regards to snow renor 41, retrieval of mail on the cast side of the road and access front the south. if the driveway cannot be aligned with the Wilson property entrance then please consider.rebuikling the portion of the driveway connecting to the roadway since the neiv alignment will result in an unacceptable steep grade on the approach. This is especially an issue in the wintertime for snow removal and general.safety in slippery conditions. 3. Please find an alternative to removing the trees an the cast side of the Blanlcsi proporty. Loss of those trees.will diminish the value of both of our properti since it opens tip sight lines directly to the park and roadway, Removal of those trees will also increase noise levels. "thank you for your consideration. sinccl+cly, Paul D. Paulson Paul D. Paulson 5odela, lnc. 952.484;2648 paul{glsodela,com The fact that the environmental assessmentdoes not even mention that hundreds of mature trees will be destroyed as al result of this project makes me question the credibility of the entire report. There is no discussion of the negative I 1 g Impact of the holding ponds or the loss of forest. The measurement of potential noise impact Is weak and A misrepresented. As drawn, this highway will destroy over 1000 mature trees along its 1 mile route. There has been nothing discussed in the plans about 1) compensating the landowners for the loss of trees and property value; 2) providing relief, such as berms, for the increased visual pollution and noise level that will obviously occur as a result of the tree removal; 3) H providing replacement plantings for that loss. After surviving 25 years of "progress" in SW Eden Prairie, I expect at a minimum thatthe City of Chanhassen would support Its citizens by following Its own guidelines for developers.... That for each tree removed, the developer must plant two. Secondly, l would expect the city to require additional information for the Environmental impact C C statement.... Specifically, measure each and every tree that will be destroyed, to determine dlameter inches for replacement. And provide this Information with nossible highway design attefnativ„gs „.. Such as..... 2lanes plus turn lanes rather than 5; bike path on one side rather than on both sides, etc. and then measure the cost/benefit of each option. It Is highly probable that considering some design alternatives might give us what we all want....... a re- graded, safer highway, with better access points, while keeping the beautiful tree lined character that it currently has, without destroying trees and property esthetics and values. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Kathy Horsfall 9610 Foxford Road Chanhassen, MN 55317 35. Paul Ceintte, Cllanhas elt City z1gineer Respectfully I want to forward my negative comments concerning the Highway 101 Project; August 21, City of Chanhassen 2011. 1 am not in favor of the project to continue as currently proposed. 7700 Market Boulevard Pp Box 147 1 have learned that representatives of Chanhassen have been working with representatives of the MN Chonho en, IdN 55317 Department of Transportation and Carver County to identify a "preferred design" for the reconstruction oehlne ci.chmlhassen um ng of Highway 101 between Lyman Boulevard and plooear Trail. I understand the parameters are to reduce crashes, provide safe turning, at Intersections reduce sharp curves and steep grades and to August 23, 2011 prepare for the future reconstruction of Highway 101 south to Shakopee. Dear Mr. AQIUrtC and Chanhassen City Council Menlbet's, We all look forward to the time that our City representatives can communicate and share what they "planned" have for its residents before participating In discussions that the local residents do not This letter is in n gadds to the project T13181 CSAII 1$ (Lyman Blvd) to C3A }I 14 (Pioneer Tt ajl) approve. Recently, t learn from my neighbors that the City and other Government Officials have plotted yet another expenditure of public funds.that we do not even haves Even more outrageous is the fact I am not a civil engineer so 1 suppose you can tell me where I am wrong but it seems to rue that that the City and others have conspired to do this and then say that they can satisfy the above IfPlOamr T=H 11111 l0ns'as a two latle road Willi Its trlitllc Volum t h is stretch of 'fH 101 should be parameters while now providing: able t0 work as a. live talk road also With so };fattening, a bit of straightening, a turn lane or two, and An Increase in road noise to the Community changing (]to loealion of the entrance to Iiandimem Park (for safety). I agree with others that it is a An increase in the pollution of our Community vet7 positive thing if -*VV Call INVO some parts of Chanhassen Will, a bit of the rultlf, wooded feeling. lus is the olmlactor that attracted some of us to the collununity in the first place. A four lane. road An increase in traffic through our Community so that residents of another neighboring County can use our community to drive from their County to the Interstate highway system without the benefit with waUdng/biking paths on both sides would be overwhelming to the area. 1A smallest to Chanhassen 1 WOW $1tCO11ragC yoU 10 Work With t1C'COt1lmUally t0 dCYelo'p a two lane sgl tltlOri that IS SafE1' An increase In the safety concerns of Chanhassen residents due to the Increased speeds and number of than the current configuration bill drat mittimi2cs 1110 impact to the current tree lined road. If your vehicles on the roadway goals and stnte requirements cannot be met with a tWo lane plats, then would support leaving the road IS A dramatic decrease In wooded land and character along one of the major streets of our Community as it i3. Given the Current economic situation and lite fact dint government units On all levels heed to reduce spending, perhaps this. is.onc area whelp: spencling could, be avoided A further decrease in the area where the local birds and small animals can live without human interface with minimal iutpact to the community. Continuing government balance sheets that Indicate we are spending funds that do not exist and must be financed I understand this improvement dramatically changes the character, function and capacity of Highway Sigltahllc: �_ t c c [ 101 In southern Chanhassen. This area of Chanhassen is one of the only areas that the City has not b �1 emulated into Eden Prairie and Hennepin County ty yet. The reasons why most people moved to Chanhassen 20.25 years ago was because this area was quiet, responsible,. and scenic while still close to 11103 Mesa the large metropolitan area. Currently Highway 101 in southern Chanhassen is not a perfect road, but 9410 Taxford Road an adequate road and from someone who drives the road each day is hardly encumbered by traffic even Chanhassen, MN 55317 during the heavy commuter hours of the day. On a global scale other arteries nearby have been well constructed and provide principal access from I the South to the North. West of here; Highway 41 and its portal over the Minnesota River, and ([ f continuing with County. Road 15 and its requisite Powers Blvd provide access to Highway 212 easily from 37. 39. the South, Neighbors of central Shakopee and others nearby obviously commute North and South along Highway 101 each day. For anyone to decide that this portion of road needs to provide additional capacity In the magnitude considered apparently does not value the opinion of Its residents, had not considered the economic folly of this undertaking and finally does not appreciate how our Community was again ranked among the top small towns In Minnesota and the U.S. My opinion is to Improve the Highway but In a much smaller scale than what is currently under consideration. Specific recommendations are as follows: • Maintain the current intersection configurations at Highway 101 and the Intersection of both Pioneer Trail and Ayman Boulevard. These intersections both provide turning lanes, are both recently Improved and rarely if ever cause traffic problems. • Da not add two additional lanes along with turning lanes and a median and an additional biking/pedestrian trail along the project route. • Add select turning lanes at W96 Street and Kiowa Trails, Along with these tuming lanes in this area, strengthen and flatten the road by utilizing the.area to the west of the existing road. That area would benefit from a more managed wetland area. Consider that displacement of the residents. along the west, side of the existing Highway 101 may provide positive benefit to the residents themselves along with all others in the nearby area and the entire community. • The road will require additional costs for construction over the current area of wetland between W 9e Street and Kiowa Trails, but the total cost of the project will be for less than the original concept of the project, • if the new road requires a vertical nor nearly vertical wall to support the current scenic area where the bildrWpedestrian paths are located adjacent to the Kiowa Trail/W 96th Street area, build a rock wall and increase the character of.ihe area, do not cut the trees down and fashion the land with man-made concrete, poles and transplanted grasses. • Maintain only one biking/pedestrian trail along Highway 101. Use the currant trail along the east side of the street with little change necessary. • Finally, please. consider responsible engineering firms to design this roadway so that we do not utilize the existing faulty subsurface conditions that cause heaving of the road each winter. I predict If the City would suggest the far simpler, tens expensive and less intrusive project described above it can still claim they have made an attempt at reduced crashes, provided safe turning at Intersections reduced sharp curves and steep grades and prepared for the future reconstruction of Highway 101 south to Shakopee. They can further boast that they utilized and considered the opinions and suggestions from the local residents and still maintained and preserved Chanhassen's character, economy, resources and safety. David Gatto 9631 Foxford Road Chanhassen,MN 55317 Payne Ashley ___- -_-_ -- From; Oehms, Paul (poehme@d.chanhaseen.mn.usJ Sent: Friday, August 19, 2011 8:30 AM To: Hom, Jon Subject: FW; TH 101 EAW Comments Paul Oehme, P.E. oh"IV of Pubk Worm (Coy E.&ev GW of Chanhassen 7700 Ma,W eoW—rd P.e. 9ox 147 Chanh,uen, MN 55317 I Ph. a M- 227.1169 oma+l: -- hnrWd.dnMus:eamn.us A _.. ._. _....... _ ;,......... _._,.., .,_ ._. _.. ...... ,._....,_... From: David Bianski Senn Thursday, August 18, 20119:57 PM To: Oehme, Paul CC: 2Zd $ "eeN TH 101 FAW Comments Mr. Oheme, i have tried to limit my following comments to areas discussed in the 101 EAIEAW. please forgive me if at times 1 have drifted astray. Pg 5. & Net Benefits section Pgs, 6,& 6. Where are the referenced 'blind trail crossings "? The only A existing marked trail crossing In the construction area is at the intersection of 101 & Pioneer Trail, and I it is hardly blind, C Pg. 6. AAOT traffic counts from 2008 do not reflect the resulting reduction in traffic volume on 101 e that residents have observed after highway 212 was fully opened. E A Pg,.6. A stated goal is to improve saii;ty for residents along 101,How does it enhance the safety of myself and my neighbor, our children, visitors, delivery drivers, and oncoming traffic, if we am forced to stake a U turn D each time we come or go? is it environmemallysotmd to force drivers to waste gas and increase pollution? We are busy families with lots of comings and goings. The proposed ten foot wide entrance is too narrow for two cars to pass, This choke point, located at the base of a hill. is inviting an accident,especially during the winter months. No increased safety here. The now entrance, when built as designed, will result in an Increase to the driveways' siope.The existing slope has been almost impossible to plow going up hill after a heavy storm. The plow driver often bad to back across the street into the neighbors driveway in order to get a run at it "This will be impossible with a center C median in place.Whenplowing down hill the snow was placed on my lawn along 101. With this location given to the highway, what arc we to do? Can't push it up or down. A much better alternative would be a design that allows us to share the wide entrance to Wilson Nursery. Pg. 7.Crash data for the period 2007 thru 2009. Has the data been reviewed to reflect the recent D improvements , to include: resurfacing, curb and gutter section, guard rail installation, and the traffic signal at Pioneer Trail? Pg, 12.Usage. It Is entirely possible that 50,000 or more use the park annually. living across the street from the current entrance I see multiple vehicles carrying participants and their gear to sports events, but I have never see anyone walking in from.the west side with their gear to participate. What study has been done to justify the. need for a tunnel? In this time offtlgh unemployment and budget deficits it seems Ilke a,gigantic waste of.monay, If it Apes go forward I hope it Is designed so no surface drainage enters, making it icy and dangerous anytime the temperature falls, as is the case with the existing tunnel near St. HuberPs Church. Pg, 10, Trafflo noise: it is stretching credibility to say that "traffic noise will not substantially increase" shc considering all the trees, bus,and brush that are.to be removed hi. this,praject.On my small property alone I have planted six parallel rows of bushcs across from the park entrance for noise mitigation. The minimum vegetation to be lost do my parcel is :. 5 Highbush Cianberry,14 Dogwood, t2 burning bush, 8 Spirea, 75 Lilac, g 20 Respberry,,17 Sumac, 2 Maples, 2 green Ash, 1 Ponderosa, pine, I Basswood, 2 White Spruce, 43 Elm, and, 4 Large Oaks all over a century old, and a multitude of random growth bustics,trces, and grasses. It brings me to tears to see these and other roadway trees go. It changes the character ofthe entrance to Chanhassen dramatically, Sad in nay opinion negatively. The foliagealong this route helps reduce vehicle emissions through earbon.exchange, and should bean environmental consideration. Appendix 8 Pg. 8. The first paragraph begins."There are no steep slopes or highly erodible soils present within the project site." This statement is negated by Appendix D Pg. 2. where it states In part that "Impacts to watiand five have been reduced significantly by using steep side slopes ". And again G in Appendix H Pg, 8. wtx:rc it speaks of "steep slopes" and the "adjacent TH 101 right.of way". Also the need for the planned retaining walls provides obvious evidence for the occurrence ofsteep slopes being exposed,during construction, A cynic might say the reasontbrtlte •first sentence is that someone does not want to design, and pay for, a lot .ofBMP'S. 'Thank you for the opportunity to submit these comments David R. Blanski 39. Payne, Ashley From: Oehme. Paul Ipoehme&I-chanhassen,mmusl Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 20117:43 PM To: Hom, Jon; Larson, Chadd Subject: FW. TH101 CSAH18 to CSAH14 Sent from my Motorola phone. -- Original Message Attached From: Darcy Loffier < SUgf er0mc sI m > Sent. Wed Aug 24 16:24:40 CDT 2011 To. 'Oehme, Paul" < ooehme0d. anha s n mn us Subject: TH101 CSAH18 to CSAH14 Dear Mr. Oehme and Chanhassen City Council Members, As a resident who travels highway 101 every day, I look forward to travelling on a safer stretch of roadway. I do hope that this can be done with minimal impact on the environmental landscape. A As a concerned citizen, I urge you to reconsider the proposed design, to one that Improves the safety, while preserving the natural beauty and character of this unique part of the metropolitan area. Thank you. Darcy Loffler 9471 Foxford Road Chanhassen 56317 August 22, 2011 Paul Oebme Chanhassen City Engineer City of Chanhassen 77.00 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55817 RE: TH101 from CSAH 18 (Lyman Boulevard) to CSAH 14 (Pioneer Trail) Paul, From the big picture of this project, I am glad to hear that we will have a safer road. I'm looking forward to improved sightlines along that stretch of road. However, the current design goes far beyond what Is required to improve the safety of TH 101.1 am surprised that City Staff and the City Council would promote and support a project that would, destroy so much of the natural beauty of this part of Chanhassen. This indeed is one of the most beautiful drives In Chanhassen. More specifically, l am concerned about the following: More than 1,000 trees will be clearcut to make room for the expanded roadway Noise levels are pro dlcted.to more than double. Even though the new noise levels are within federal guidelines, you will be turning a quiet neighborhood into a noisy one, While connectivity is a goal of this project, there already is a, majorimproved road close to us (]lowers). How, many major arteries do we need? A large holding pond, will be built in our development, taking over '% ot one property Several neighbors_ wilt lose land, due to the extent of the project I will lose .44 acres, which includes part of a restored pralrte that took over 19 years to develop to its current slate as a mature prairie. My understanding Is the majority of this area (.44 acres) will be a temporary easement that .will be used to mate gradual .grade from my.property down to.the road. This Jsn't assimple as stripping the land, then reseeding with:bluagrass. Besides. that expanse of professionally preparing, then reseeding with both grasses and flowers, It will take:severai years of professional rnalnOrlance until that area of prairie is back 02 where kwag. I invested thousands of dollars in site preparation, seeding, and professional annual maintenance to bring our prairie to its current state of development, Will the.City of Chanhassen make the same investment over several "years to restore what will be destroyed? When the City was in a dispute with Don Halle, over the size and functionality of his sign, a City 40. representative told us that it is important to preserve the character of ihts part of Chanhassen. The trees and natural beauty of the drive along 101 as it currently exists are also part of the character of this area, and needs to be protected as well. Twenty years ago, when one of my neighbors wanted to get his occupancy permit from the City of Chanhassen, he was told by a member of Staff that he needed to plant a tree before he would receive the permit My neighbor thought the staff member was kidding. He wasn't. Isn't it Ironic that today, on the other side of the very same development, the City sees no problem in clear cutting all of the trees bordering the same properties? I feet strongly that the City needs to more aggressively look for ways to minimize the environmental impact of this project. I believe that a better design solution is as follows: - Keep the roadway at two lanes (versus four). This will help preserve the rural character of this part of Chanhassen, and save over 1,000 trees. There are other roadways in Chanhassen that can support connectivity with other communities. - Stay with one bike path (versus two). The current path receives little use, and eliminating a path on one side of the road will significantly reduce the trees and property that need to be removed and /or altered as a result. This project feels over-the-top, over - engineered and wasteful to me. Either save the excess I funding or put it to better use in generating. Jobs, A - Change the grade to the road as planned. improving the sighdines will the a welcome B change and will make TH 101 a safer road. C I I look.forward to working with the City to find a more adaptable solution for all of us. Regards, �D 111111 Dave Wondra f 9590 Foxford Road l Chanhassen, MN 55317 91 Payne, Ashle Y�11��11 III�YIYI�YI I�IYII�YY�I YI II I�III I�I�YY��Y�I�YI��I I Y�IY�� YIYY�� From: Oehme, Paul 1poehmaQd.chanhassen.mn,usj Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 20117:59, PM 7o: Larson, Chadd: Hom, Jon subject: FW; Hwy 101 Sent from my Motorola phone. —Original Message Attached— From: " QuWderbymeQaol .cam a Qu13(derbvme0aol.eom > Sent Tue Aug 23 12 :18:34 CDT 2011 To : " Oehme, Paul" a > Subject: Hwy, 101 August 20, 2011 Dear Mr. Paul Oehme and Others Involved with the 101 Project, Where to begin? First we need to find a better way to make sure persons impacted by the project for SURE I A get the notice of the hearing. if you talk to people on West 90 Street,. most did not get the notice or we would have been there in force. I have attended the meetings In the past and would have attended this one If we would have known about it. After reading the Villager and the minutes, it is sound like all the other meetings. In the past concerns are l a shared, but It stills goes ta.what the city planned In the first place. Let's see some changes made. that the people have expressed from the August 8, 2011 City Council Meeting. You were talking about the topography and Paul Oehme mentioned the area Is high at the intersection of 96 Street. How is this different then it is.now? It's a terrible turn out of 96 because of the hill (and the curve). C Jamie Heilichertalked about Klowa. As a taxpayer, why do we need to wait on the Kiowa to Springfield? It really shouldn't be a completely separate Item. The intersection and wetlands is a .big Issues and could save money and wetlands. This street was. never meantto be a cui -de -sacs. Dan Horsfail brought up many great points and is backed by a number of people I have talked to. I feel if you throw out the plan.for a three lane vs. five lanes It would be more pleasingto everyone involved, save money, make the road safer if.still leveling and straightening the road and give the same benefits needed for this area. The trail on the northwest side of. Pioneer Trail Is definitely is needed. We are trapped on our street. You have a street with 16 kids, a daycare, and no way to get across 101 without putting our lives in. danger. I walk in the mornings and 1 am. scared crossing the road, image a kid crossing with you and freezes when crossing because they see a.car. This happened to our neighbors. Does a -child need to get killed before we have a trail on.our side? When you get to the.trall on the east side it takes you Into the woods and you feet like you are up north because of the beautiful tall pine trees., if you haven't walked this trail before, you really should to understand. the beauty of it. 1 have friends from the city drive out here and every single one comments on how beautiful it is here by our road. Let us keep the beauty and get rid of the thoughts that we need wider roads and more noise. We got the noise from 212 we do not need more. Last, I would like to ask you to put your feet in all of our shoes, if you lived in one of these houses on or near 101, would you want a five lane road that leads to Mai la? Would you want all these majestic trees taken so your city looks like every other city around us? OR Do you want an area people talk about and know to be part of your city? Sincerely, Terri Byrne 700 West 96" ' Street This is concerning the 101 Project. I have noticed that the.County 1014i9ns changed to State Highway 101. Does this have to,do with receiving any money to improve this roadway? The reason I ask is I don't see that this highway is busy enough to warrant hardly any. changes. So why would money be spent on a project.that isn't needed? Especially In today' economy. I would like to know who. Is behind this change? We have Powers Blvd, which has been leveled and is baron. It Is a,greatthru street to 212. Trucks or cars can easily use this road If.the'weather is bad. I realize 101 can be a'bit treacherous In the winter, but the scenic aspect is the best in the City. This road Is a part of the unique piece of our City that I feel shouldn't change. If anything put Ina. middle lane for turns lanes. So only 3 lanes wide would be the only change I would approve. If you pass what your suggestion was for ,a Slane highway, this only encourages trucks and many more cars to use this roadway. We can hear the noise from 212 so I can't even imago if the noise level could double how this beautiful, serene area will be destroyed with noise pollution and traffic. We moved to Chanhassen 20 years ago. We have 2.5 acres and a few of my neighbors will lose a significant portion of their land. If you know anything about our neighborhood you would know that our 39 homes are very unique:due to the acreage and lovely" foliage we all have.all planted over the years. We are all concerned for the noise level and traffic levels this will bring to our neighborhood. We all stick together pretty well as neighbors and fight for what we feel Is destroying our beauty that we all bought into. We have already noticed the speed limit increased Smiles per hour north of 212 on Highway 101 and we are also afraid this will happen once you make it a 5 lane road. I am definitely opposed to this change and I hope you consider what beauty our neighbors have brought to this part of Chanhassen and how quickly you could ruin Itl Thank you for hearing me out. Sharon Gatto 9631 Foxford Road Chanhassen, MN 42. IA I 43. Paul Oehme, Chanhassen City .Engineer City of Chanhassen 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 August 22, 2011 Dear Mr. Ochme and Chanhassen City Council Members, This letter is in regards to the project TH 101 CSAH 18 (Lyman Blvd) to CSAH 14 (Pionecr'rrail) It was very enlightening to be a part of the August 8 City Council's Public hearing on this manner. I would like to address your goals as stated in your plan. Goal l) Intiprove safety for tmfflc and people along rli a T11.It)] corridor tritile miuinalying envirounicu l Impacts 1 agree with the nods for improving safety along this road to benufla our community. A Goal 2) Improve capacity and connectivity for people and goods along the TH lot corridor I question the need to improve capacity along the 101 corridor in the extent that is proposed without a future plan for 101 south of Pioneer Trail. Your plan is a 5 Line highway dropping south onto a road that is significantly more dangerous than the northern section. I work in Shakopee and commute south B on 101 from Pioneer. Trail.on a regular basis. Now this southern section is a definite safety concern even at present. Increasing Hway 101 truffle north of Pioneer Trail will only further increase traffic traveling south. Has that safety impact been considered? Any future potential modifications south would require even more significant funding, road modifications and not to speak of it's environmental impact. Consideration of further lorry; -term goals and planning of hiway 101 in its entirety into Shakopee needs to be considered. Goal 3) Provide transportation solutions that minimize environmental impacts I have grave concerns of the present proposal's maximal, not minimal, environmental impact. Minimizing environmental impact is listed in the first and third goal )ct question the full sincerity and consideration within the proposal. Your "acceptable noise" level increase is not acceptable to those who live in this community. Add to the unacceptable impac is the damage that will be done to our existing prairie which had been planted and is maintained b Prairie Restorations. Perhaps you needed C to be reminded.once again of tic significant tree removal in our area and in our community. This corridor is a beautiful entryway into Chanhassen. Your proposal will strip this all awav, lfyour goal is indeed to minimize the environmental impact, further options need to &, considered. A part ofthis plan needs to address specifically what the plan is financially and esthetically to replace what will be taken away from our community if the goal is truly to minimize environmental impact. The present option is not an acceptable option. Presently 4 seems it is the only option. I appreciate the extent of the research that tuts been done to this point. Beyond the research, there is the need to pause D and address improved options forachieving your stated goals. 1 play that our concerns are seriously considered and addressed. Please consider what truly is best for all ofus who live, work and support ibis beautiful Chanhassen community. Respectfully, Roselee Wondra 9590 Foxford Road APPENDIX B RESPONSES TO COMMENTS AGENCIES 1. US EPA Comment 1A: We have no major concerns with the proposal as long as adequate mitigation measures to protect resources in the project study area are incorporated into project design, construction and operation. Response: Comment noted. 2. Army Corps of Engineers Comment 2A: We concur with your preliminary assessment that a Department of the Army permit may be needed for this project. We look forward to receiving your request for a jurisdictional determination and permit application. Response: Comment noted. A jurisdictional determination request and permit application will be submitted as final design details become available and impacts are refined. 3. Minnesota PCA Comment 3A: MPCA has reviewed the EAW and has no comments at this time. Response: Comment noted. Comment 3B: Please note that this letter does not constitute PCA approval of the project and that it is the responsibility of the City to obtain necessary permits prior to construction. Response: The City of Chanhassen is aware of the PCA permit requirements and will obtain directly, or through its contractors, the appropriate permits for construction. 4. Minnesota DNR Comment 4A: The DNR has reviewed the EA/EAW for the TH 101 project located in the City of Chanhassen. The project as proposed will require fill being placed in DNR Public Water Wetland 10 -215W and is subject to DNR Public Waters Work permitting authority. The DNR Area Hydrologist should be contacted for DNR authorization. The Area Hydrologist may waive the impacts to the WCA LGU (the City of Chanhassen) if the impacted area of 10 -215W is less than 1 acre. Response: The City of Chanhassen is aware of the DNR Public Water Wetland permit requirements and will obtain the appropriate permits for construction. 5. Metropolitan Council Comment 5A: The Council finds that the project does not require an EIS. Response: Comment noted Comment 513: The EA/EAW does not mention the TH 101 Regional Trail planned for this corridor. The Carver County 2030 Comprehensive Plan identifies a proposed TH 101 Regional Trail, which connects the Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail to the Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail. Response: The Metropolitan Council correctly notes that the Carver County 2030 Comprehensive Plan identifies the need and plan for a regional trail along TH 101. The City is aware of this plan and has accommodated this trail and the tunnel crossing identified in that plan. rinumgs or ract ana Lonctusions TH 101 (CSAH 18 to CSAH 14) November 2011 SP 194- 010 -011 B-1 Comment 50 The Twin Cities Master Water Supply Plan identified a number of issues that need to be addressed if water appropriations increase within the boundaries of the city. Response: No changes in water appropriations are included as a part of these improvements. A construction dewatering permit will be obtained by the contractor, if needed for construction of the roadway or utilities. Comment 5D: Council staff recommends use of curb 5524 instead of curb B624 to minimize potential impact on turtle movements. Response: Comment noted. The curb design will be evaluated as a part of the final design process for the project. Comment 5E: The EA/EAW provides conflicting statements regarding steep slopes and highly erodible soils. The EAW should be revised to be consistent with erosion concerns described in the EA. Response: Page 8 of 28 of the EAW incorrectly noted there were no steep slopes in the corridor. Steep slopes are present within the project area. The other statements in the EA and EAW (Page 11 of 28 of the EAW and page 5 of 19 of the EA) correctly identify the steep slopes in the corridor. These slopes are the cause for some areas to have a moderate risk of soil erosion which would be addressed through standard erosion control measures. 6. Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek WD Comment 6A: Please provide a copy of the wetland boundary delineation. Response: The wetland boundary has been delineated and reviewed with the Technical Evaluation Panel. The delineation report will be provided at the time the permit application is prepared- Comment 6B: Please provide a shoreland zone map for Lake Riley and indicate who determine that no additional requirements are needed. Response: Shoreland Zone Map is provided in Exhibit A. City Code governs the shoreland criteria, (Chapter 20, Article VII), and there are no "additional" requirements that have not or will not be met by the storm water system design and erosion and sediment control practices to be employed during construction activity. Comment 6C: Has consideration been given to LID practices to decrease impervious surfaces? Response: Yes. LID practices have been considered throughout development of the preliminary design process. The green areas in the park entry and parking lot area may be used for infiltration/filtration systems (e.g., rain water gardens) and the extent of infiltration that may be obtained will be determined in the final design process. Pervious pavement was specifically considered in some areas including the parking lot and the use of porous pavement in the parking stall portions of the entry will be evaluated further during the final design stages. However, at this stage of the design, the more cost effective approach to obtaining the required treatment was to use wet ponds for the roadway segments and rain water gardens in the areas surrounding the park entry drive and parking areas. Comment 61): Please provide additional information on infiltration design, storm water drainage plan, and hydraulic modeling for vegetated ditches. Response: The filtration basin would be located in the park entry area. The exact location will be refined during the final design stages and the level of infiltration/filtration that might be obtained will be refined as the design advances and after site - specific soils information is obtained for the final location of this /these feature(s). A drainage memo has been completed for the preliminary design and can be provided to the watershed. Other details regarding storm water design and Findings of Fact and Conclusions TH 101 (CSAH 18 to USAH 14) November 2011 SP 194- 010 -011 B -2 modeling will be available after final design plans are more advanced. These details will be included in the required permit application. Comment 6E: Provide plans that show protection measures for ponds, wetlands, and other surface waters. Response: Detailed plans for erosion control will be provided as final design plans are refined and permit application information is prepared. Comment 617: The District has a Municipal Roadway Grant program for projects such as this which implement LID design components. Response: Comment noted. 7. This number intentionally left blank. FORM LETTER COMMENTS Comments 8 thru 19, and 22 are the same and are represented by comment 8A to 8B. Comments 20 and 21 provided comments in addition to the form letter and are represented by comments 20A and 21A. 8 through 19 and 22. Comment 8A: Alternative plans need to be developed and presented that will address all of the project goals, including minimizing the environmental impacts to the landscape. Response: The purpose of the project is to improve traffic safety, capacity, and connectivity issues on TH 101 between Lyman Boulevard and Pioneer Trail in the City of Chanhassen. As outlined in the City's May 2007 Corridor Scoping Study and the Draft EVEAW, the City has looked at other alternatives to address the project purpose and need. The other alternatives were determined to have greater environmental impacts than the preferred alternative. The City will continue to work with individual property owners during final design to further try to minimize impacts to trees and property. Comment 813: Reconsider the impact of the proposed design that will improve roadway safety while preserving the character of the surroundings. Response: The City has considered a narrower roadway cross- section, a two -lane design section instead of a four -lane section. Looking only at capacity and traffic volume projections, a two - lane design is nearly at maximum capacity by year 2030. As a result, the 2007 corridor study determined that a four -lane section was appropriate for this segment and the segment to the south to meet long -range regional capacity needs. Additionally, when comparing the impacts of a two - lane roadway cross - section with the needed turn lanes and trail, to the four -lane section, the impacts were not substantially smaller with a two -lane section. Thus the City believes the four - lane project, with minor adjustments to the design to minimize tree impacts, is the alternative that best meets the project purpose with minimal impacts. 20. Pam O'Neill Comment 20A: The commentor is opposed to the removal of more than 1,000 trees and does not believe there is a need for a four -lane parkway. Response: See responses to Comment 8A and B regarding alternatives. The number of trees that will be removed will be minimized to the extent possible through final design refinement and coordination with property owners. The exact number of trees to be removed has not been quantified. Findings of Fact and Conclusions TH 101 (CSAH 18 to CSAH 14) November 2011 SP 194- 010 -011 B -3 21. Delaney O'Neill Comment 21A: Commentor does not see there is a crash issue and would like to keep everything the way that it is and somehow make it safer with a more reasonable alternative. Response: The City cannot make the meaningful safety improvements by making no changes. The crash statistics were provided in the Draft EA/EAW documenting the need for safety improvements. In order to correct the horizontal and vertical alignment deficiencies, alignment shifts are required which will result in some impacts outside the existing right of way. The City has and will try to minimize these impacts through its final design process. CITIZEN AND CITIZEN GROUPS 23. Douglas and Rebecca Duchon Comment 23A: Draft EA/EAW only presents one alternative. Response: See response to Comments 8A and B. The state EAW and federal EA environmental review process typically evaluate one alternative that has been selected based on the project purpose and need and an alternatives evaluation process that is a precursor to the EA/EAW evaluation. The appropriate process has been followed for this project. Comment 2311: Notes there is a lack of support to justify expanding roadway, creating significant runoff issues. Response: As noted in response to Comment 61), low impact development concepts will be considered during final design to reduce storm water runoff from this project. In addition, three stormwater ponds are proposed to attenuate downstream runoff rates to be less than or equal to current rates. Comment 23C: Destruction of native prairie, wildlife habitat, and natural sound barriers without replacement. Response: The City will work with property owners to identify replacement options for lost prairie and trees. Comment 231): There is a lack of support for two parallel trails. Response: As noted by the Metropolitan Council in Comment 513, the trail being added to this corridor is to comply with the Carver County 2030 Comprehensive Plan for the TH 101 Regional Trail connection. This trail has regional significance and will serve a regional connection that extends beyond the local residents. Comment 23E: Concerned with addition of storm ponds which will require new right of way from property owners and pose a safety and maintenance concern to residents. Response: The ponds are designed with a safety bench (shallow 10:1 slope below water line). The City will maintain the ponds to remove accumulated sediment. Metropolitan Mosquito Control will likely treat the ponds as needed for mosquitoes. Comment 23F: See response to Comment 20A. Concerned with the magnitude of tree loss, and lack of tree replacement plan required by ordinance for most development. Response: The City will work individually with property owners to minimize tree loss and relocate and/or replace trees where possible. Comment 23G: Concerned with potential for increased noise and air impacts due to loss of trees. Findings of Fact and Conclusions TH 101 (CSAH 18 to CSAH 14) November 2011 SP 194- 010 -011 B -4 Response: Based on the air and noise analysis conducted for the project area, the loss of trees due to this project will have a negligible effect on the amount of noise or quality of the air within the project area. Comment 23H: Concerned that the improved road elevations and curves will promote higher speeds and greater traffic. Response: The project is not proposing to raise the posted speed limit on this roadway. The proposed design speed is 40mph. Comment 23I: Concerned with the lack of consideration of decreased property values due to increased noise and traffic. Response: The project involves the improvement and long term maintenance of a trunk highway that is being turned back to County jurisdiction as a minor arterial roadway. Property values currently reflect that TH 101 is a Trunk Highway with high traffic volumes. The .proposed improvements do not change the functionality of the roadway. Comment 23J: Concerned with lack of public communication to residents and request additional input be requested from residents. Response: The City will hold additional open house meetings for this project as it moves into final design. It will also meet with affected property owners to discuss impacts, assessments and compensation. Page 18 of the EAlEAW documents the public involvement activities held to date. To date, the City has held two open house meetings and a public hearing, has posted project information on its website, has distributed project information via two project newsletters, and has held some individual property owner meetings. 24. William Heinlien Comment 24A: The commentor notes that he is in favor of the project; one life is worth more than all the trees. Response: Comment noted. 25. Leslie O'Halloran Comment 25 A: Concerned with the use of new right of way for storm ponds and suggests using existing surface water areas. Response: State and federal laws prohibit the discharge of storm water runoff into wetlands and other surface waters without prior treatment. Preliminary plans indicate the current size and locations needed to meet local storm water treatment requirements. These ponds will be refined as final plans are developed and further discussions occur with the Riley Purgatory Creek Watershed District regarding alternative storm water treatment options. 26. Tammy Gorsuch Comment 26A: Commentor requests additional alternatives to be considered. Response: See response to Comment 8A- 27. Dan Horsfall Comment 27A: Commentor requests additional alternatives to be considered. Response: See response to Comment 8A. Comment 2713: Why is a bike path needed on both sides of the roadway? Findings of Fact and Conclusions TH 101 (CSAH 18 to CSAH 14) November 2011 SP 194- 010 -011 B -5 Response: See response to Comment 5B. Comment 27C: Can the project be constructed in phases to delay the larger impacts until the southern leg south of Pioneer Trail is ready for improvements? Response: The most significant project impacts are due to the realignment of the roadway to address the existing horizontal and vertical alignment deficiencies and the construction of the three stormwater ponds, improvements that are required to meet the project Purpose and Need. Building a two or three lane section now with expansion to a four lane section at a later date would not significantly change the impacts, and the future expansion of the roadway at a later date would be much more costly than building the four lane section initially. 28. Thomas and Cheryl Jessen Comment 28A: Suggests that the parallel roadway of Powers Boulevard can adequately provide the capacity needed without the proposed improvements to TH 101. Response: Traffic analysis has shown that both Powers Boulevard and TH 101 need to be four lane sections to meet the future projected traffic volumes in the area. Comment 2813: Why is a bike path needed on both sides of the roadway? Response: See response to Comment 5B. 29. Rose and Roger Novotny Comment 29A: Could a two -lane highway with tam lanes and a single bike path meet the project goals? Response: See response to Comments 5B and 8A/B. Comment 2913: Why must we lose so many trees? Response: See response to Comment 20A. Comment 29C: Concerned with noise level increases and what can be done about it. Response: See response to Comment 23G. Comment 291): Concerned with increased air pollution and what will be done about it. Response: See response to Comment 23G. Comment 29E: Will the speed limit be increased as a result of the project? Response: See response to Comment 23H. Comment 29F: How will the project effect property values? Response: See response to Comment 23I. 30. Duke Zurek, Lake Riley Woods HOA Comment 30A: More than 1,000, trees will be lost. Response: See response to Comment 20A. Comment 3013: Noise levels will double, even though within standards will impact the neighborhood. Response: See response to Comment 23G. Comment 30C: New holding pond will take half of a parcel in the neighborhood. Response: See response to Comment 25A. Findings of Fact and Conclusions TH 101 (CSAH 18 to CSAH 14) - November 2011 SP 194- 010 -011 B -6 Comment 30D: Several neighbors will lose land for right of way. Response: The proposed improvements to straighten curves and flatten elevations require new right of way. The City will work with landowners to minimize permanent and temporary impacts to parcels. Comment 30E: Suggest keeping a two -lane road and allow other roadways to provide the needed capacity and eliminate one bike path in effort to avoid trees. Response: See response to Comment 29A. 31. Gayle and Lois Degler Comment 31 A: The elevation of the intersection should not be raised as it will result in increased noise and visibility to their property. Suggests cut down the hill to the south instead. Response: Various options have been evaluated during the preliminary design process regarding the Pioneer Trail intersection. An increase in elevation of up to seven feet was considered at the intersection to prepare for future TH 101 improvements south of Pioneer Trail. The proposed design includes an increase in elevation of approximately three feet to balance current impacts with the need to provide for the future improvements. Comment 31B: The commentor notes that they have drain tile that could be affected by the intersection modifications proposed. Response: The City will work with the property owners to determine the location and elevation of the drain tile and to relocate or avoid it during construction. 32. Rob Fugile Comment 32A: The four -lane will end at Pioneer Trail with no certain action on the south segment. Response: The roadway is being designed to meet the needs of future traffic volumes in the area and to accommodate future roadway improvements south of Pioneer Trail. The proposed improvements are necessary to address existing safety and capacity deficiencies regardless of what happens in the future south of Pioneer Trail. Comment 32B: The new bike path and tunnel provide no new utility — the existing trail is under used. Response: See response to Comment 5B. Comment 32C: Where will new development occur that will be generating the increase in traffic? Response: The increase in traffic is the result of general growth in the surrounding area as predicted by the Carver County Travel Demand Model. Comment 32D: The project includes the extension of the trunk water main. Response: Yes, the utility improvements that can be made at the same time as the road improvements have been incorporated into the plan in order to be cost effective rather than having to remove the road surface at a future date to make the utility upgrades. Comment 32E: Suggests that the proposed Highway 41 river crossing will reduced the need for TH 101 improvements. Response: The proposed improvements to TH 101 are necessary to address existing safety and capacity deficiencies regardless of what happens with a new Highway 41 river crossing. The proposed new Highway 41 river crossing is not in MnDOT's 30 year construction plan. Findings of Fact and Conclusions TH 10I (CSAH 18 to CSAH 14) November 2011 SP 194 -010 -011 B -7 Comment 32F: Agrees with need for improving grade, sight lines and turn lanes. Response: Comment noted. 33. Randy and Cheryl Thiele Comment 33A: Suggests that a path on both sides of the roadway is unnecessary. Response: See response to Comment 5B. Comment 33B: Suggests that tree replacement is more important than the grade changes proposed, and that Powers Boulevard can provide the capacity needed for trucks and fast traffic. Response: See response to Comment 28A. 34. Paul Paulson Comment 34A: Please attempt to reduce the number of trees to be removed, especially the large oaks. Response: See response to Comment 20A. Comment 3411: Consider realigning the Paulson and Blanski driveways with the Wilson Nursery driveway or regrading the proposed alignment due to steep grades and safety concerns in winter. Response: The City will work with the property owners during the final design process to address the driveway concerns. The City prefers an option that includes the realignment of the driveways to connect to the Wilson Nursery driveway. Comment 34C: Please fmd'an alternate to removing the trees on the east side of the Blanski property as it will open sight lines to the park and roadway. Response: The City will work individually with property owners to minimize tree loss and relocate and/or replace trees where possible. The design team is reviewing options to shift or realign the pedestrian underpass to decrease tree impacts. 35. Kathy Horsfall Comment 35A: The project design seems over built. Why are 5 -lanes needed now? Response: See response to Comment 8A and 8B. Comment 3511: The EA does not mention the loss of trees, the impact of storm water ponds, and the measurement of noise impact is weak. Response: The noise evaluation followed standard state and federal guidelines for measuring/modeling existing and projected noise impacts. The results indicate an increase in noise, however, that increase was below federal thresholds for noise impact. The noise results are shown in Tables 4 and 5 of the Noise Technical report and have been included in Appendix F of this document. Comment 35C: The EA/EAW should discuss compensating landowners for loss of trees and property value, provide mitigation for visual and noise pollution, and provide replacement tree plantings. Response: The City will coordinate with individual property owners regarding impacts to trees and land. The City will work with landowners to relocate trees or replace them to the extent possible from the new right of way to their respective properties. Noise mitigation is not required for this project, however the City will work with landowners to provide buffering and screening as possible. Findings of Fact and Conclusions TH 101 (CSAH 18 to CSAH 14) November 2011 SP 194 -010 -011 B -8 36. James Wiese Comment 36A: A four -lane road with walking paths on both sides would be overwhelming to the area. Response: See response to Comments 513, 8A, and 8B. Comment 36B: If a two -lane road does not fit your goals, then I would support no road improvements. — Response: Comment noted. 37. David Gatto Comment 37A: Suggests that a two -lane road with tam lanes at 9e Street and Kiowa Lane and no additional bike lane would adequately handle current traffic. Response: See response to Comment 5B, 8A, and 8B. Comment 37B: Suggests straightening the road to cross through the wetland area between Kiowa and 96` and displace residents on the west side of the roadway as needed. Response: Wetlands regulations require that impacts to wetlands be minimized. Project costs would increase significantly to cross through the wetland and take several properties. This is not a realistic alternative based on costs and regulatory requirements. Comment 37C: Use natural boulder walls rather than concrete. Response: Comment noted. Comment 37D: Design the roadway appropriately to avoid heaving in the winter. Response: Comment noted. 38. David Blanski Comment 38A: Where are the blind trail crossings referenced on pages 5 and 6? Response: The project need stated on page 5 of the EA was intended to reference the absence of existing pedestrian crossings in the corridor (except at Pioneer Trail). Pedestrians that wish to cross to /from the west side of TH 101 to the trail on the east side of TH 101 have poor sight distance due to the curves and elevation changes of the road for a safe crossing. Comment 38B: The AADT traffic counts from 2008 do not reflect the reduction in volumes experienced since the opening of TH 212. Response: The future traffic forecast volumes that are the basis for the recommended improvements do include US 212 as a four -lane freeway in the project area. Comment 38C: Concerned with right in/right out driveway entrance and steep slope of driveway if constructed as designed. Response: The City will work together with the three property owners at this location to try to develop an agreeable solution to property access modifications. Comment 38D: Has the crash data been updated to reflect recent improvements at Pioneer Trail? Response: The crash data is historic data based on the existing conditions at the time of the accidents. Comment 38E: What study has been done to justify a pedestrian tunnel at the park? Response: The pedestrian tunnel is being proposed to- provide a grade separated access to Bandimere Park from the west side of TH 101 and a future regional trail extension west of TH Findings of Fact and Conclusions TH 101 (CSAH 18 to CSAH 14) November 2011 SP 194- 010 -011 B' -9 101. The tunnel will provide a safer trail crossing rather than an at -grade crossing considering the projected traffic volumes along TH 101 and the arterial function of the roadway. The trail underpass is included in the Carver County 2030 Comprehensive Plan, and the City's 2030 Parks Comprehensive plan and has been studied by the City's Park Commission. Comment 38F: Concerned with noise increase and the carbon exchange lost with the loss of vegetation. Response: See response to Comments 23G, 29C, and 291). Comment 38G: Notes a discrepancy in the document regarding steep slopes. Response: See response to Comment 5E. 39. Darcy Loffler Comment 39A: Urges City to consider a design that has less impact on the character of the neighborhood. Response: Comment noted. See response to Comments 5A, 8a, and 8B. 40. Dave Wondra Comment 40A: More than 1,000, trees will be lost. Response: See response to Comment 20A. Comment 40B: Noise levels will double, even though within standards will impact the neighborhood. Response: See response to Comment 23G. Comment 40C: Suggests other roadways to provide the needed capacity. Response: See response to Comment 28A. Comment 40D: New holding pond will take half of a parcel in the neighborhood. Response: See response to Comments 23E and 30C. Comment 40E: Several neighbors will lose land for right of way. Response: See response to Comment 301). Comment 40F: Notes that he will lose nearly half an acre of prairie that has been a 19 year restoration project. Even though it would only be for a construction easement, the loss of the prairie would need to be compensated. Response: The City will work with the property owner to either restore the prairie or provide compensation for the prairie impacts. Comment 40G: City requires tree replacement for development projects but not for public infrastructure projects. Response: See response to Comment 20A. Comment 40H: Supports a two -lane road with one bike path to reduce tree impacts and preserve the character of the community. Response: See response to Comment 29A. Comment 40I: Suggests the road is over engineered but welcomes the improvements for safety from the proposed grade changes. Response: Comment noted. Findings of Fact and Conclusions TH 101 (CSAH 18 to CSAH 14) November 2011 SP 194 - 010 -011 B -10 41. Terri Byrne Comment 41A: Notes that most people on 96"' Street did not receive notice of the public hearing. Response: The City placed a notice of the public hearing in the local paper as required by law and mailed notices to those properties directly abutting TH 101. Comment 41B: Wants changes made to the project based on comments made at the public hearing. Response: Comment noted. Comment 41C: The existing condition at 90 and TH 101 is terrible because of the hill and curve. Questions why Kiowa to Springfield is not included as part of the project, this street was not meant to be a cul de sac. Response: The blind curve and elevation of the 96 /TH 101 intersection is one of the current deficiencies the project is being designed to correct. Comment 41D: Notes that a trail on the west side of TH 101 is definitely needed. Response: Comment noted. 42. Sharon Gatto Comment 42A: Commentor notes a change from County 101 to State Highway 101 and asks the reason for the change. Response: MnDOT is turning state jurisdiction back to Carver County. As part of the state turnback program, MnDOT provides funding to upgrade the roadway to current standards. The majority of the project funding is coming from federal State Transportation Improvement Program funds. Comment 42B: Suggests that Powers Boulevard provides adequate roadway capacity for the area. Response: See response to Comment 28A. Comment 42C: Suggest a three lane roadway would be adequate to improve the roadway. Response: See response to Comment 8B. Comment 42D: The five lane roadway will increase traffic and traffic noise. Response: See response to Comment 8B and 23G. Comment 42E: Concerned the road improvements will result in a speed increase on TH 101. Response: The road improvements will result in a safer roadway. The design speed of the roadway is 40 mph. 43. Roselee Wondra Comment 43A: Agrees with need for safety improvements. Response: Comment noted. Comment 43B: Questions the need for capacity improvements on this segment of TH 101. Concerned improvements will increase traffic traveling south. Response: The roadway is being designed to meet the needs of projected future traffic volumes in the area. Findings of Fact and Conclusions TH 101 (CSAH 18 to CSAH 14) November 2011 SP 194 - 010 -011 B-11 Continent 43C: The noise increase from this project is not acceptable to those that live here. Also concerned with the loss of prairie and trees in the project area. The plan needs to address compensation and replacement for these impacts Response: See response to Comments 20A, 23C, 23G, and 40F. Comment 43D: Urges City to consider another option. Response: See response to Comment 8A. Findings of Fact and Conclusions TH 101 (CSAH 18 to CSAH 14) November 2011 SP 194 - 010 -011 B-12 APPENDIX C TRANSCRIPT AND PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION Findings of Fact and Conclusions TH 101 (CSAH 18 to CSAH 14) November 2011 SP 194- 010 -011 Chanhassen City Council 1-91-t 8, 2011 0 Mayor Furlong: Any questions? Welcome Corporal. We appreciate it and look forward to your service. CpL John Bramwoll: Great, thank you. Mayor Furlong: Any questions for the Lieutenant this evening on the statistic report or anything else? Todd Gerhardt: Could you give a little bit of an update on the Tour of tho Tooke, race, or ride that went through Chanhassen, Lt. JePPB o Well yeah, we had the Tour de Tooke race which was Saturday. It went off without a hitch. No problems. It was a great event for the community and we coordinated it well and them was no issues to it. Todd Gerhardt: No feedback or traffic delays or anything like that? Lt. Jeff Enevold: I haven't heard anything, no. Todd Gerhardt: Okay, great. Lt. Jeff Bnevold: Very good Mr. Mayor, council. Thank you. Mayor Furlong: Thank you Lieutenant. We also would receive normally a monthly update from the Chanhassen Fire Department this evening. One of the items in our consent agenda was to approve the appointment of John Wolff as the new fire chief. He's unable to be here tonight. We do have a report in our packet so I would ask if any members of the council have questions regarding that report, we can direct them to Mr. Gerhardt and either he'll have the answer or he can get it. So looks like we have a full compliment of fur: fighters on the staff and with anew chief I'm sure we'll hear from Chief Wolff now probably as part of the budget discussions coming up In the next few weeks as well as at future meetings. Anything also Mr. Gerhardt? Todd Gerhardt: Fire department participated in the National Night Out They did a great job. We appreciate them taking that time, along with all our department heads ibis year got out to meet the public also. What a great event. It's key to have neighbors watching out for neighbors and what a great event and they do a fantastic job. I had a rootbeor float that was great so. Mayor Furlong: Very good, thank you. Let's move on to the next item on our agenda. P_ JC HE-ARINO' TIi �Qi Zm PxoyXMNTS LYMAN BO n FV RD TO PIONEER T W PUBLIC HKAMG, CITY JE Pi Public Presentt —. Name Address �hanhasson city Council - August 8, 2011 Staphanio & Jamie Heilioher Doug & Becky Duchoa Bev & Jack Ball Dan & Kathy FIorsfall Tim Erhart Mike Domke Hallie Bershow David Blanskf Paul Paulson Kai & Mark Neuesheim Dave Wondra Carol Dunsmore Leslie O'Halloran Bob Hoak Rose Novotny Shama Gatto Rosales Wondra Bill Munig 9280 Kiowa Trail 9630 Foxford Road 9371 Klowa Trail 9610 Foxford Road 9611 Meadowlark Lane 9361 Kiowa Trail 9271 Kiowa Trail 9350 Great Plains Boulevard 9250 Great Plains Boulevard 9201 and 9151 Great Plains Boulevard 9590 Foxford Road 730 West 9e Street 710 West 96" Street 770 Pioneer Trail 560 Pineview Court 9631 Foxford Road 9590 Foxford Road 6850 Stratford Boulevard Mayor Furlong: The purpose tonight is for the council to receive comments, is that correct? Paul Oehms: That's correct. Mayor Furlong: There will be no action taken this evening, is that correct? Paul Oehme: That's correct. Just hold the public hearing. Mayor Furlong. Great. Let's start with the staff report please and background on the project and other information Mr. Oehme, Paul Oehme: Sure, we have a power point presentation dratted for you tonight for your review and the public too but again staff would like to hold a public hearing for basically the environmental aspect issues surrounding the 101 project. Staff has been working on this project for almost 9 years, or 9 months now and this is kind of the culmination of tha project. What you're going to see tonight is basically the preliminary layout of the project. Final design is not anticipated to start until the and of the, year or maybe even next year if the project troves forward so with that I'd like to have Jon Hornwith Kimley-Hom and Associates give a brief presontation on the project and then also Beth Kunkel, the environmental person with Kimley -Hom to update us on their findings so. Jon Horn, Good evening Mayor, members of the City Council. As Mr. Oehms mentioned my name is Jon Horn. I'm with Kimley -Horn and Associates. I'm the project manager that's been working with city staff as well as MnDOT and Carver County to lead some of your design efforts for the 101 project. A brief presentation we wanted to run through tonight, again as Mr. Oehme stated the purpose for the meeting tonight is a public hearing specifically related to the environmental document, environmental assessment, environmental assessment workshect or Chanhassen CIty Council - August 8, 2011 EAMAW that's been prepared for the project. Power point that we have tonight gives you a little project background on the project, I'll turn it over to Both Kunkel from my office who will 9 through the specifics ofthe environmental roview document and will walk you through kind ofthe next steps in how the process goes from here on out Project background, this section is a section of 101 between Lyman Boulevard on the north and Pioneer Trail on the south. Currently today it's a two lane undivided rural section roadway. No carb and gutter. A Iot ofvary steep grades. Sharp curves. A number o£sight distance issues along the corridor all leading to crash rates that are higher than similar roadways of this nature. More then 50% higher along this specific segment of 101 and similar two lane roadways around the metro area. So the propose of this project is to hnp o grtraf f safety, capacity and connec$vIty issues on 101, again speniflaally between Lyman Boulevard and Ploneor T4' Some of the goats for the project. Need to address thee- safety detioienofes to reduce the crashes. Add tam lanes at the intersection to provide for safer intersection movements. Improve eight distance. We're taking some of those aha�r craves out and dips and drops in the aliFn of tha roadway, Also working to improve capacity. . the area grows additional volumes are on Ibis piece. roaday. The goal to provide for those tratlio volumes. en while we're doing that you really need to look for ways to minimize envhonmental impacts associated with the improvements so as we've gone through the process and as Beth will talk about here in a minute in the environmental document we've been looking for ways to avoid and minimize or mitigate those environmental documents. And then also the project will require the acquisition of some right- of-way so we're looking for ways to try to minimize those right -of -way takings as well. Want to talk a little bit about the public and agency involvement process. This has really been a partnership between Chanhassen, Carver County and MnDOT. We've had a project management team or PMT that we've been working with here since last November I think was our first meeting and generally monthly meetings to talk about the project and to try to come up with design solutions. We've also tried to get the public involved in the process. We've got a couple of printed newsletters that have gone out. One back it November of 2010 and then one in June cf 2011 followed up by soma open house meetings. Generally I think we got 15 to 20 people in attendance at both of those open house meetings with the primary purpose of just informing people about the project and really trying to understand what some of the concerns are. We did have some properties along the corridor that we wanted to talk to and we did not get representation at the public meetings. We've had a flaw, a handful ofon site individual property owner meetings just to again reach out to the people in the corridor and try to understand what the concerns are. And we have utilized the City's website as a mechanism to try to $hare information to the public as well, so we've been trying to do our but to try to get information out and get comments as much as possible. Tonight is really the next step in terms of understanding what those comments and eoncems are from the people in the project area. Some of the things we've heard to date, there's Some pretty majestic trees and a lot of trees in the corridor, so what can we do to try to minimize impact to those. A number ofpcople have expressed concern about sight distances and what aan we do to improve some of those intersections. Buffering, screening. Is there some way, since we are widening the roadway, the roadway In some locations is getting closer to properties. Is there some things we can do to provide some buffering, screening, berating of those properties? And than construction phasing, staging. How's that going to work and how do we minimize impacts to properties during the construction process. In terms of project schedule, Mr. Oehme touched on this briefly but we're really looking to try to get rho preliminary design process and the environmental process done here in 2011 with the goal of Chanhassen City Council - August 8, 2011 moving forward with the final design in late 2011 or early 2012. Might -of -way acquisition process would be in 2012 and then construction the majority which would occur in 2013. Possibly some in 2014 or maybe very late 2012. We're still working through the details on that On the environmental document, like I said Beth's going to go through the details on this but the purpose ofthe envimtimen al document is to look at 0 the environmental issues along the corridor and than to look at the preferred design alternative and understand what the impacts on those environmental entities are as a part ofthe design process, and as I said Beth will go through the details on that. Environmental document looks at two alternatives. The fast alternative, do nothing. Basically leave the roadway the way it is today. And then the preferred alternative which sees the two lane undivided roadway go to a four land divided roadway with a comer median that adds 10 foot wide pedestrian trails along both sides ofthe roadway. Would have curb and gutter as we go from a Waal section ofroadway to an urban section roadway so curb and gutte , storm sewer and we're proposing 3 stormwater ponds. It's also proposing for a pedestrian safety perspective a tunnel under 101 generally in the vicinity of Bandimere Park to provide for that pedestrian movement east to west without having an at grade crossing of the roadway. So a very big picture perspective. This shows the proposed design. On the left hand side of this exhibit is Pioneer Trail. On the right hand side is Lyman Boulevard You can see we're stopping just short of Lyman Boulevard on the north end. Basically tying into the segment of 101 that was built as a part ofthe Trunk Highway 212 project here recently. So that's the project and kind of narrowed it down in a little more detail. I just want to go through some specifics moving along the corridor from south to north so this is a blow -up of the southerly most part ofthe corridor right at Pioneer Trail. Shows that we are doing some construction on Pioneer Trail east and west of 101 as well as south on 101. That intersection today, there's actually a pretty steep grade across Pioneer Trail. The purpose of these improvements is to get rid of that steep grade. Flatten it out Also to help prepare 101 for the future extenslon to the south at some day when that would occur. Really trying to plan ahead and look at the design for what 101 may be south of Pioneer Trail at a future date. Again moving to the north, I'm not in the vicinity of 96' Street A number of comments from residents along 90 Street about sight distance challenges at that intersection so we've been working to try to figure out the best design for that It also shows a couple of stormwater ponds, and I don't know if Paul you can maybe highlight those? PaulOebme: Sure. Jon Hon: One along the west side of 101, north of 9e Street 4s well as one on the south side of 9e Street on the east side ofthe, roadway. Those ponds wilt be the purpose of detaining storm water. Reducing runoff to it's current rates as well as treatment for that storm water prior to discharge in some of the wetlands in the area. Another comment 1 guess in this particular area, a number of concerns from property ownars along the east side of the roadway in terms of the proximity of the roadway to the backs of their properties and the concern for screening. Is there some ability to do some berming, buffering, landscaping in this area? Things that well be looking for, looking at closely as the project moves forward so how best to provide some of that banning and buffering through that arcs Moving to the north, the third storutwater pond, as I mentioned the three, is actually at that location which is kind of tucked in between a couple of wetlands. That again is on the west side of 101 and now we're getting closer to the vicinity of Bandimere Park. The existing fields for Bandimere Park just to the east side of the corridor. A Chanhassen City Council - August 8, 2011 0 lot of effort through the design process to try to minimize or eliminate any impacts to the active parts of the park. We do have a retaining wall that's proposed to be constructed, as Paul points out there along the cost side of tho roadway to help minimize time impacts to Bandimere Park. And then moving to the north, you were approaching the Lyman Boulevard. A significant part ofthe project is the realignment of the access to Bandimore Park. A lot of ooncoms about that access and safety issues and sight distance issues there, This basically shows the sliding of that access driveway further to the north, aligned generally with the Wilson's Landscaping access on the west side of the roadway. Re configuration of the access back around. It actually required the acquisition o£a parcel of property of a residence actually at that location to allow that to occur. The underpass, following the cursor around at that location and that's one that provides that pedestrian connection across lot without an at grade crossing. Some concerns about that in particular, the west side of tbat underpass crossing, there's a number of trees in that location and the possibility of reconfiguring that design to try to minimize tree impacts and again as the project moves forward that's a concern that we would look at thither as we go through the process. With that we'll go through the details of the environmental document Beth Kunkel: As Jon pointed out we've completed an EA and an EAW, combined document for the project Because the project has federally, federal fluids intended to be used we have to follow the federal process as well as the state process. This list of impacts or issue areas is the list that is addressed in both the state and the federal environmental review process. So each of these areas are covered in that document. The areas highlighted in red are the ones that we've Identified potential impacts as a result of the project, as well as potential mitigation measures that would minimize those impacts so I'll run through each of those. We'll start with the water resources and wetlands. As Jon mentioned there are a number of wetlands along the corridor. Two of thoso wetlands are DNR protected waters, which means the DNR has jurisdiction over those and has pemtitting authority for any fill or activity within those wetlands. The other wetlands as well as these, the Army Corps of Engineers has jurisdiction over and require separate permits as well through their process. The amount of impact we try to minimizo as part of the preliminary design process by narrowing the roadway through those major wetland areas to minimize the amount of fill within those wetlands. The amount offal for the overall project is 2.2 acres. To put that in perspective the total right -of -way area through the corridor is roughly 29 acres. The roadway portion ofthe project alone has about 1 A acres of am The trail adjacent to the roadway on both sides would roughly end up with about 7/10 's of an acre of wetland Impact. The replacement plan for those wetland impacts has not been nailed down yet. That will be part of the permit process through both the City and the Army Corps and the DNR but the replacement ratios are set via State statutes and Federal law which is basically a 2 to f replacement ratio if you're replacing on site or within the city or 2 h to I ration if you're outside of basically the general wetland bank service area. So we're anticipating potentially the State providing replacement for the roadways as it is eligible for safety improvements for the City to pick up the cost and the credits for the watiand. Impacts due to the roadway. The trail impacts would likely be picked up, or the mitigation prepared or created by the City. Another impact area, erosion control and sedimentation. This is a issue when areas arc graded and you expose the soil so unvegetated areas, again the total right-of-way area is about 29 acres. We don't anticipate the full roadway being exposed at the same time so there would be a mitigation plan through a storrawater permit and a stormwater pollution prevention plan put In place. Erosion control measures to minimize the impacts during construction. As a result of the additional Chanhassen City Council - august 8, 2011 travel lanes, two additional lanes of traffic, one in each direction being added to the roadway as well as the impervious surface for the construction of the trail will result in an additional roughly 7 acres of new Impervious surface to the area which will need to be treated for stormwater runoff as well as water quality. As Jon pointed out there are 3 stormwater ponds being constructed as part of the project that would meet that legal requirement through that permitting process to provide that storage and treatment requirement through that NPDES permit process. Noise I'm sure is a very top concern of the neighbors in this area so we looked at a noise analysis of what the change in the roadway would change as far as noise levels along the roadway corridor. We looked at 29 receptor sites which essentially included all the residents directly adjacent to the roadway as well as some along 94P. There's actually a graphic here that shows the receptor locations. Each of those dots was one of the receptors identified during the, or for the noise study. These were plugged into a model to determine how that noise would carry from the reconfigured road as well as the widened road section. There's a couple of tables here which you may not be able to read up close but they are included in the noise report which I believe is linked to the wabsite that you can take a look at in more detall but the conclusion is basically 70 decibels is the federal threshold for noise. Most of the existing homes under existing conditions have a fteshold less than 50. The increase due to the road project is less than a, in most eases less than a$ decibel difference which is well under that 70 decibel limit, This basically says that the future noise levels will not exceed that federal threshold. Obviously that doesn't mean that there is no noise in the corridor or there isn't a change in noise but it's under that threshold and therefore under federal requirements no specific noise wall or other abatement requirements are required. Jon pointed out that there will be some impacts to Bandimere Park. Again we've minimized to the extent possible through the use of retaining walls in the preliminary design to minimize the impact The highest priority In looking at the impacts here was to not result in any change in the ballfield areas. The active uses within the park because those are harder to mitigate and replace someplace else. The impact areas are primarily open space, steep slopes that will be minimized through putting retaining walls along the inside of that curve. One of the things required due to the federal process is under the Section 4F requirements, that any parkland that is impacted must be replaced at a 1 to 1 ratio. The City has in it's long term plan to add to the park two parcels, Paul you might want to point out those two parcels on the north side, that are in the long toms plan to be added to the park. Part of this project would actually add one of those parcels which is needed to try to provide the access realignment as wall as part of the mitigation replacement for the area in blue along the west side of the park that will be impacted by the project, So that's the impact area and then the replacement arcs would be the new parcel on the north side. Obviously with widening the roadway there's additional right -of -way that's going to be needed for the project. Roughly 7 acres of new permanent right- of•way will be required in various strips along each side of the corridor. That affects 10 separate parcels. Drainage mornonts due to the need for stormwater ponds and some of the drainageways also is required. Another roughly 5 acres affecting 3 separate parcels. And then temporary construction easements during construction to get in the retaining walls and some of the other grading activities. Another 3 %s acres affecting I1 parcels, and then the one full total of parcel purchase for the new parcel for the addition to the park. So that's a quick overview of the actual impacts of the project of the various areas that are required to be evaluated through the State and Federal process. The purpose of tonight's meeting is really to gain input from the public on the adequacy and the completeness of the eovironmental documentation. The comment period for this environmental. document last is extends through August 2e. I want to make sure everybody's Chanhassen City Council .August 8, 2011 • aware of the 24 date. I think there was a misprint in the EQB Monitor that said the 22 but the date is ends on a Wednesday which is August 24' The next step after the EAW comment period closes is to prepare both the Federal and the State findings documents. The Findings of Fact would be presented back to City Council for their approval of that document and the findings and approval of the environmental document It's not an approval of the project Asa whole but just that the document Is complete. The Federal process is basically would be submitted to bO DOT and FHWA as a request for a finding ofno significant impact and that would be their official document and approval process and that also would come back to council. The timeline for both of those will be to be completed this fell with an anticipated approval by the end of the you. And that basically concludes our presentation. This then provides the opportunity for people to provide their comments through the public hearing so if there are any questions. Mayor Furlong: Any questions at this point? Councilman Laufenburger. I do have a question Mr. Mayor. Mayor Furlong: Councilman Laufenburger. Councilman Laufenburger. Can you, is it Beth? Beth Kunkel: Yes. Councilman Laufenburger. Can you speak to the three stormwater ponds? First of all is there current ponding occurring in that area right now? And if not, why arc you selecting those particular sites and why not one larger stormwater pond? Just educate me a little bit on that if you woulda't mind. Beth Kunkel: I will take first shot at it and Jon you want to add a few things from as engineering standpoint but currently all three locations I believe are in upland areas, They're not currently wetlands so there isn't wat or water in those locations. The one pond is located between two wetlands. Therc'a a little bit of an upland saddlo on that location. Councilman Laufanburger. Yep. That's right 4acwd to Bandit=* right? On the west side of Bandimere Park? Beth Kunkel: Yea, on the west side. The other out on the west side is also adjacent to the existing wetland but it's on an upland location so we're not proposing any of these ponds within wetland areas. And the one on the cast side is in a low depressionai area but We not typically saturated or has standing water. There is an txisting storm pipe f believe in that location that crosses the road at that location. Councilman Laufenburger: Okay. So these are stormwater ponds that will be created specifically for the purpose of allowing stormwater runoffte be temperature readied and sediment. Chanhassen City Council . August 8, 2011 Paul Oehme: Rate control and water quality issues before it ends up in the discharge wetlands or in Lake Riley. Councilman Laufenburger. Okay. So the stormwater ponds are only temporary location for the water until they naturally move to either the wetlands or across 101 to Lake Riley, am I saying that correctly? Paul Oehma: Correct. Yeah, I mean it's always our Intent to treat the water. We have to treat the water if it tuts off an impervious surface into water quality bodies. Stormwater ponds per so before it on& up in wetlands or lakes or streams. Those type of things. Natural features. Council= Laufenburger: And you plan the size of these stormwater ponds to accommodate 100 year floods or something like that, is that correct? Paul Oehme: Correct. Yeah each of the ponds arc designed for overflow capabilities to, then that we have a large rain event that cannot handle these type of ponds so there is overland flow associated with each of those ponds and so it doesn't back up into structures basically. Councilman Laufe iburger Okay. Is part of the treatment also the introduction of barriers to mosquito reproduction? Paul Oehme: Not under this. Councilman Laufenburger Alright Mayor Furlong: That's what the helicopters. Councilman Laufenburger: Yeah I was thinking are we going to see helicopters drop pellets into time stormwater ponds. Paul Oehme: We could. Councilman Laufanburger: Okay. That answers my question. Thank you Beth. Todd Gerhardt Mayor, council members, just to add a comment to that Currently 101 is what we call a Waal section toad. There's no curb or gutter. There may be some isolated spots for drainage purposes but this we would be introducing curb from basically just past Lyman an the way down to PIoneer and that water will then go into the different manholes and then ultimately into the ponds. Councilman Laufenburger: Okay. Mayor Furlong: And this may be a question for Ms. Aanenson and Mr. Oehmc both but are the ponds being sized strictly for the roadway or arc they being oversized for future development in the area or will the ponds have, will future development require them to provide their own pending? 10 Chanhassen City Council fuguat 8, 2011 Paul Oehme: Future development in the area will have to require their own ponds. We don't, we can't anticipate what type of those developments could occur in this area. We have looked at, especially Pond 2 here for anticipated improvements to 9e Street so future reconstruction potentially of that street. Most of that water potentially can be directed into this pond. Mayor Furlong: And 9 is currently a rural section? Paul Oehme: I'm sorry, yeah 96 is a rural section so were anticipating that that pond will be sized to accommodate those improvements along with Kiowa Trail as well. There is a portion of Kiowa Trail that drains onto 101 right now. The design that were looking at it calls for making those improvements to 101 to accommodate future improvements on Kiowa to take that drainage and treat that water into this pond here if and when that project would take place. Mayor Furlong: So what I'm heating is they're going to be sized In anticipation of future public right - of-way street improvements that are currently rural and would be, would include those, those local streets would include curb and gutter. Paul Oehma; That's oormoL Mayor Furlong: But they're not going to be sized over that for any other private development. Paul Oehme: Not any private development Mayor Furlong: Thank you. Other questions at this point? Just a quick question on, and maybe this will come up and if we can pull up Mr. Oehmo the Pioneer Trail/101 proposed intersection. It's hard to ace but it looks like there's plans, that includes a, for southbound traffic it includes a left turn, a straight through and a tight turn lane currently. Ara I Iooking at it correctly that when improvements are made south ofPioneer Trail there's room for right tum lanes so that we can have two through lanes? Is that, am I looping at it correctly? Paul Oebma; That's correct. Right, yeah we're trying to set up the Interseotion at this time for future improvements to the south where we don't have to get into the intersection grades per $e or move that signal system again to accommodate the improvements south on 101 so what we're trying to do is anticipate what the future leg south of 101 would be so we don't have to make Improvements north of Pioneer Trail. Mayor Furlong: That's why the trail kind of kicks out a little bit there on the west side? PaulOehme; Yep. Mayor Furlong: Okay, thank you. Any other questions at this point of staffs Let me then do a couple things. First of all well open up the public hearing. To the extent there are questions raised I would ask that staff and representatives from Kimley -horn try to respond to them as they can. I think too Ms. Iiokkaaen do we have a tablet of paper over on the table there? If we can get that passed out so if everybody that's making comments here can sign up so we make sure, Chanhassen City Council - August 8, 2011 do we have a pen? Is there one going around already? I don't know sometimes it's on that table over there. Is it? If somebody could just grab it and make sure that gets around the room please. If you haven't signed up as being herein attendance we'd appreciate if you'd sign up. And we have on the table up here, Ms. Aanenson we have the aerial view of the project so people can point to the property or the issue and such like that. Let's go ahead and open up the public hearing then and invite interested parties to come forward and ask questions or address the council on matters of interest. Thank you. Good evening sir. Ifyou could state your name and address for the record as well, we'd appreciate iL Dave Wondra: My name's Dave Wondra and I live at 9590 Foxford Road and want to comment on three subjects. The first, the additional right-of-way and temporary casement that affects our property. Then uoe removal and then berating is the third thing. If you could, for the sake of us. Kate Aanonson; We're not getting this camera to work. Dave Wondra: Okay. You want me to. Paul Oehme: Why don't we just use the power point. Mayor Furiong: That's fine. Sometimes irs just helpful for us to understand where your property is, I'm sorry to interrupt. Okay. Dave Wondra: Good to go? Okay. Well we've worked really hard to take good care of our land and from the start we wanted to be, use a real sustainable environmentally friendly approach so what we did is we installed prairie and we did it 19 years ago and we have about 2 acres of prairie on our property and then 2 of our neighbors also joined in and so we have about 5 acres that goes across all of our combined properties and it took substantial investment in terms of effort and funding over a lot of years to get it established and up and going and our efforts have paid off. Our prairie's an early example of how to successfuily incorporate prairie restoration to the landscape It's been photographed by Nature Conservancy. Featured in two books on native landscaping. Been in numerous newspaper, magazine articles and the U of M stops out from time to time to do research on how it's coming along. Due to this project approximately 25% of the prairie will be destroyed and it's because of the, mostly because of the temporary easement. And while the easement is temporary, the Impact has a very Ion& term effect. It will take many years and a substantial investment of both time and money to essentially restore the restoration. so I know the City supports prairie restoration and appreciates the environmental benefit of this approach to landscaping and my request is that the City consider other approaches to still do what's needed for temporary easement, that we find a way that that doesn't take the prairie out. Second subject, trees. Judging by the plans we've seen, there's literally hundreds of trees that will be removed from our neighborhood. In our case there are over 100 trees on our property alone, and besides the natural beauty they also serve as a visual screen for us against 101. It's our understanding that the City will be replacing some number of trees and we. look forward to learning how many, what kind and what size. And the last is on the berating. Due to changes in elevation along the proposed road, and anticipated increases in traffic, there will be substantially more noise generated by the highway and while I appreciate that the study says that noise will be under acceptable levels, that's the same of saying, same thing as saying it's okay to raise Chanhassen City Council Iugust 8, 2011 • pollution up to legal levels. Right now it's relatively quiet In out neighborhood. This will no doubt unequivocally raise noise so while we appreciate that it's legal, it will have a substantial change and have substantial significant impact to us. In talking with Paul he said the City is open to discussing a berm through that area and our request is that we have an agreement on berming prior to the project being bid so that we have some assurance that, that noise will be an acceptable level. Thank you. Mayor Furlong: Thank you. Do you want to address any of those items as we move along here Paul Oehme: Sure. Just. Mayor Furlong: And can we get up the power point at least so we can see about where along the corridor his property is located. Paul Oehmo: The Wondra's property I believe is right here. Mayor Furlong: Is that correct? Dave Wondre: Yep, Mayor Furlong: Okay, thank you. Paul Oehme: So the specifically with respect to the berm that he had talked about, the City staff is open to evaluating and looking at potential construction of a berm to alleviate some of the potential noise impacts and headlight issues that potentially can take place, especially on the curved portion of 101 so we're looking at address, trying to address that upfront. I think the time to start talking about that and working through that process is when the right -of -way acquisitions are necessary and trying to iaoorporate that into the temporary easements that would potentially be needed for the, for those improvements to take place. In terms of the prairie issue, that's kind of a new one to mc, That's the first I've heard of that. There is you know prairie restoration contractors that we can talk to to try to either restora what the impacts are out there, or you know try to, I mean we can talk to our contractor who's out there to try to mitigate as much ofthe impacts as possible when the construction's taking place so I think we can work with the property owners in trying to address both of those Issues. In terms of tree replscement, you know we have been talking to MnDOT and Carver County about doing some sort oft= replacement package with this project, Our anticipation is to have somewhat of a reforestation component to the project At this time we do not have a plan at this time. That typically comes through in the final design stage of the process so that's our goal. That's the, what vwre trying to work towards. Mayor Furlong: Couple questions that come to mind. I know having driven this corridor in terns of topography, you know there's a hill there and 9e you comedown below around. We're going to be, as a part of this project it will be seeking to level and straighten the road. Paul Oehme: Yep. Chanhassen City Council - august 8, 2011 Mayor Furlong: As apart of that. Faul Oehme: Absolutely. Mayor Furlong: Where is the alignment of the road going to be relative to the homes on the east side? Is it going to be above? Wow? About the same? Paul Oehme: On the east side. Ion can you help me. Mayor Furlong: Maybe it's a question of topography there as we're looking at. Paul Oehme: It kind of moves around in this area so. Mayor Furlong: Right. Okay. And maybe that's the answer. Jon Horn: Some !twill, some it won't. Paul Oehme: Yeah It's kind of, this area it's high at the intersection of 9e Street and then it kind of comes down. Mayor Furlong: As you go north? Paul Oehme: As you go north there so in terms of where it's highor than the property, existing properties to the east and lower, I think we can try to address that and try to get back to you. Mayor Furlong: As you look at some of these suggestions or ideas in terms of noise or, especially noise. I mean it seems to me that the relationship between the road and the homes would really suggest whether or not a berm would be effective at all or not, right? Paul Oehme: Right. Mayor Furlong: So is that something you're going to look at and whether. Paul Oehme: Yep. Mayor Furlong: Proposed improvement or action might be effective. Paul Oehme: Yeah, in this particular case and I know we had looked at cross sections earlier on and I do believe that a berm in this area will help alleviate some of those concoms. Mayor Furlong: And that's free. If we can look at those as options in the areas where they allow but I hate to think that we're just to throw berms everywhere because. Paul Oehme: No. 13 1 14 Chanhassen City Council It gust 8, 2031 • Mayor Furlong; ... noise they're not going to do any good. Paul Oehme: Bxactly and in this particular instance, in this part of tho project it does seem to make sense that we can take a look at adding that type of future. Mayor Furlong: Alright, thank you. Others who would like to address the council this evening. We have time for evorybody. Good evetdng. Jamie Hcilicher: My name Is Jamie Heilicher, 9280 Kiowa Trail. Mainly we're looking at a situation, we've been living there for 25 years and obviously the added traffic on 1011.% has become an issue and always has been. We're more concerned about the concept that the City Council looks at which is widening Kiowa Trail and creating a through street for Kiowa to 101 from the development of Springfield and properties to the north of Springfield. The concern obviously is that opening up Kiowa Trail, which is now a dead end street and always has been, to a through street will creato a significant amount of additional traffic for all of those people looking to go south on 101 and rather than go up to Lyman and to lot and south, they'll come through our neighborhood and ultimately end up on 101 with a short cut so it's a conoem that we have as residents of Kiowa Trail. The consideration would be, if we're looking at trying to mitigate the wetlands and what's being taken as a alternative to widening Kiowa Trail and creating a through stroct would be to dead and Mows, Trail at 101 giving you the opportunity to narrow 101 down to only two lanes without having to create turn lanes and everything else and moving Maws. Trail, which only has 20 homes through Springfield to Lyman which you know I mean obviously we'd rather keep it the way It is and keep it a dead end street, but given the fact that it's likely that if I of is modified, they will and up creating a through street on Kiowa, thus creating a lot of traffic so it's a consideration to you know look at because then you're taking a tot less wetlands as you make that turn a lot less work A much less expensive alternative to creating a larger intersoction at the and of Kiowa Trail. Obviously you know there's 20 homes that would have to drive through Springfield but you knowfrom both standpoints it protects us from having a through street and possibly saves the City some money and some wetland areas. Thank you. Mayor Furlong: Thank you. Excuse me sir, if you could come to the podium. State your name and address if you would. I just want to see if there's any comments at this point on that or should we continue the public hearing? Paul Oelune: Yeah, under this project we're not anticipating, we're not looking at connecting Kiowa Trail to Springfield to the north there. That's a completely separate itom at this time, The City does in our ordinance try to limit the length of cul -de -sacs to a specific length so that's, that's for a future decision I think. Mayor Furlong: Okay. Alright, thank you. Others that would like to discuss. Sir. If you'd line to or anyone else. If you could come to the podium please. Jack Bell: I'm Jack Bell. I live on Mows Trail. Just with the safety issue and Kiowa Trail with the cars coming off onto the highway ... you block that off, open up the other end I tell you it's Chanhassen City Council • August 8, 2011 bad now getting on and if you're directing traffic left and right off of Kiows Trail, a bad, I think that would be really trouble there. Mayor Furlong: Thank you for your comments. Mr. Bell your address on Kiowa Trail? Jack Bell: 9371 Kiows, Mayor Furlong: Thank you. Dan Horsfall: Good evoning. My name Dan Horsfall and I live next door to Dave. 9610 Foxford. On one of the maps that has all the property parcels identified, I'm number 12. l hope, my comments are not out of place at this point. This is the fast opportunity that I've been aware offer public comment on the design as well. Not only the environmental worksheet. I mean there have been open houses but that hasn't been the same thing as coming before you with design questions as well. And my first question is actually you know with design issues, since the State and the Federal governments are providing most of the money here, does the City effect have any authority to mandate design changes? Mayor Furlong: Mr. Oehme. Or. Mr. Horn. Paul Oehme: Since we are, on the parties involved with the, in the improvements and we do have some authority in terms of design criteria's and other aspects of the project. In terms of you know MaDOT requirements for site distances and pavement sections that the County's going to require, you know those type of things we don't have too much jurisdiction over. We do have jurisdiction over stormwater quality and quantity components but in terms of design criteria's, alignments and you know how those things are laid out, you know we have limited, limited recourse I guess. Mayor Furlong: And I guess to add to the confusion, while the City is the organization that's leading this project, it's ctuserrtly a State road that will become a County road and it's being funded by Federal and State dollars. Is that corroct? Jon Hom: Correct. Mayor Furlong: So okay, so other than the school district I think we've got you covered ... so if you've got some questions let's get them out and we can try to figure out what we can do, Dan Horsfall: Well thank you very much I wanted to make sure that this wasn't, you know wasn't a done deal already and we're just here for the exercise. I think it's a wonderful idea that, you know I understand the benefit of moving the Bandimme Park access. I think there's a great benefit to straightening the road. I think there's a great benefit to leveling the road. There's an awful lot of accidents where people simply fall off the edge o the road down there at the bottom of that curve. That's a good idea if we can fix that. What I would like to challenge is the benefit of widening the road from 3 lanes, or to 5 lanes particularly when you consider all of the assorted costs. We're not sure that that's been done yet in terms of costs, not just in dollars and cents for developing the road itselfbut dollars, but costs to the adjacent property owners. You know 16 Chanhassen City Council - August 8, 2011 were going to have increased noise. Increased traffic. You know all of these things. You've considered them. Substantial tree loss and consequent loss of property value and things like that and so with respect to the last point we see great incremental cost and almost no benefit to the extra lanes. The 5 lava froeway just really isn't justifiable you know. Straightening the road, yes. Leveling the road, yes. Widening the road, not necessary I don't think. At least not yak Not in my opinion. Besides that I have an additional point. Along with all the other problems that we're trying to solve, I have a problem with this road. It takes me too long to get from the top to the bottom. If you imagine driving f xim Lyman Boulevard to downtown Shakopee, you've got to wind down the hill and wait for the light at Pioneer Trail end you've got to wind down 101 and wait for 2 or 3 lights to get through at Tri-Y. Okay and adding another lone doesn't solve that. Adding another lane doesn't solve the end to end travel time so there's a problem in my opinion that hasn't even been looked at or hasn't even been considered. Or maybe has been considered and was dismissed I'll give you that But to me it's a problem that another argument that the 5 lane design adds additional cost and no benefit. So I would request from the City another alternative. This Is not the preferred alternative for me. There's not only two. Where it said no build versus 5 lane freeway, those are not the only two alternatives. You know there has to be another alternative somewhere in the middle. I'm willing to compromise. I think a 3 lone road with turn limes accomplishes nearly all that you want to accomplish at far less cost. I'd like to consider other alternatives or I'd like to at least hear some ofthem discussed you know. Perhaps if the road was narrower it could even be straighter. You know take a little bit more out of the inside of the S curves. Do we really need a 10 foot bike lane on both sides of the road? Could the project be done in multiple phases? My understanding that the follow -up Project going southbound from Pioneer Trail down to Shakopee is so far out in the future as to be completely invisible Can we phase this? Can we have phase I be a 3 lane road and hold off on adding the other 2 lanes until the rest ofthe project Is ready to build? Yes I know we waat a major connection from 212 to Shakopee or from Chanhassen to Shakopee but until the last section is complete there's no point on than working on ibis section and making ibis section a 5 lane freeway. So open end questions. They're not have to be answered tonight but those are my concerns. I'd really like to work with you on a mutually agreeable design that doesn't necessarily involve turning this road into a freeway at this point Thank you. Mayor Furlong Thank you. Todd Gerhardt: Mayor, council, if I may. Paul or Jon, could you talk a little bit about the schedule. This is the public hearing for the environmental review portion of it but we will be having olti= input on the design aspect also down the line. Can you give, the public a little update on the schedule. Jon Horn: Yeah correct What's been done to date Mayor and Council is the development of a Preliminary alignment for the purposes of looking at the environmental impacts associated with that That's the process we're going through tonight. The purpose of tonight's meeting is really to get comment and feedback from the residents and property owners in the area to better understand what those concerns are. Ultimately over the next few months we'll be working to try to address those comments and ultimately be back to the council to make a decision on the environmental impacts associated with the project. If the project then moves forward from there we would be going through a preliminary design process which would allow for additional Chanhassen City Council - august 8, 2011 public involvement process there as well and then that final design process really wouldn't be done until close to the end of 2012 so we really have you know a year and a quarter, year and a half still of work ahead of us still ultimately before we come up with the final design and start construction. Todd Gerhardt: As a part of the environmental assessment portion of this we want to hear everybody's feedback, even on the design but right now we have looked at the ultimate so it would give us the impact environmentally to the area. Jon Hom: Correct. And the environmental document does include a traffic analysis so in terms of some additional background information on how we got to a 4 lane roadway versus a 2 lane roadway, there's some documentation information in the environmental document on that. A lot of conversations tonight about the fact tbat MrOOT and Carver County are involved as well so Ibis is something that the City needs to work with as partners as well to try to come up with the design that's currently a trunk highway, ultimately a turn back to Carver County and will be their roadway as well so those are all issues in terms of responding to Mr. Horafall's comments, those are things we're going to have to look into. But again that's what we're here for tonight Get comments. We'll be addressing those comments as a part of the BAW document process. Mayor Furlong: Other comments. Sure. Tun Erbatt: I'm Tim Erhart, 9611 Meadowlark Lane in Chanhassen. Honorable Mayor and council people. Persons. Thanks for the opportunity to speak. I've lived in this area 30 yoau. 31 years now. Very familiar with the area. Jon I give you credit. You hit all the negative points on your first power point slide. I think all ofus in the area know and agree with you on that but you missed one major point in this area It's probably one of the most beautiful and interesting one mile section of roadway in Chanhassen and I think it's one of the reasons that we enjoy living in this area so much and not to take away the need to Improve ifs performance as a road. We don't want to be left with essentially a, just a construction site when we're all done and I'm concerned that you use the word mitigate on one of your following slides but I don't, I'm not sure what this is going to look like when it's done. Could 1 ask you to kind of you know what we all live within 101 is a wall oft= on both sides from Bandimere Park to Pioneer Trail. Could you axplaW or what the tree removal is? When I talk about the wall of trees on both sides, what is the tree removal plan and what's going to be left in your mind today? Jon Hom: Yeah in terns of specifics, the layout that shows on the power point, if we could got the overhead to work, actually shows what's been identified as the preliminary construction limits. I don't know Paul ifyou can kind of point that out. It shows that kind of red in there. Through the preliminary design process we've looked for ways to try to minimize those impacts interim of what the limits are of construction. As it has been mentioned earlier tonight there will be tree impacts associated with That us preliminary design process moves forward. We want to identify the specifics on all those tree impacts and removals as well as to try to come up with plans to mitigate that. Along corridor, I know avery wide corridor in terms of trying to get into all the specifics tonight. If you have a specific area in particular? I mean it's hard to say. Chanhassen City Council gust 8, 2011 0 Tim Erhart: Oh specifically I'm thinking of the west side there through the whole curve, between the curve and the pond. I mean tbeW s hundreds of oaks on that hill that I believe are all going to be gone or not? Jon Horn: Yeah Paul can you maybe go to the next. Yeah, there you go. Maybe highlight or circle, follow the construction limit line. Paul Oebmo: On the west side here so We this. Todd Gerhardt: Jon so you're saying anything inside that red line. Jon Horn: Inside of that will be the limits of construction. Todd Gerhardt: Will be grubbed out and graded for slopes and ponds tike any roadway. Jon Horn: Yeah and I think maybe Mr. Erhart, correct me if I'm wrong, your specific question is relative to where that stormwater pond is proposed. Tim Erhart: Yeah and south, South Jon Horn: South of there. Tim Erhart: Yeah that's all wooded from there all the way to West 9e or. Paul Ochme: Yeah, West go. Tim Erhart: Yeah so that's all wooded today. That's all oaks in that area. Steep hill. I gather those are all being removed? Jon Horn: A number of those will be. Tim Erhart: Is the cast? Okay so let's finish that area. That area is all being removed I believe, correct? Jon Hom: Inside that dashed, Inside that dashed line. Tim Erhart: All the mature trees. Well even north of that Paul oehme: Even north of theca? Tim Erhart: Yeah. That's well then, that stretch, that's all being removed correct? Jon Horn: That's generally pretty close. Tbere's a wetland in there and that's generally very close to the edge of that oxisting wetland, Chanhassen City Council - august 8, 2011 Tim Erhart: No but it's avail of trees and from thereto the south to your proposed wetland, that's all mature oaks. Todd Gerhardt: Jon, is that the existing rlght -of -way line? The red line. Is there any additional easements that need to he purchased in that area? Jon Horn: Them is correct 7im Erhart: Yeah I know and again it's not an issue. So then let's go on the east side. Right now you start with Bandimcm Park There's trees that were planted there when the park was built going all the way south. There's a stand of stature trees along the hill where your pointer is and then into your neighborhood. Are those trees going? Staying? Audience: Yeah. All going. Tim Erhart: Everything's gone so we're taking this beautiful one mite section and flattening it like a tomado. Like a tornado going through there and it begs another question is that's bothered me more recently and I've talked to Paul about it is, as I started thinking about that I wonder why we have, we have one corrmtercial entrance on 212 into Chanhassen. It's on 212 and 101. It's kind of where people get off if they want to go into town from the east certainly and there's no, there's been no replanting since 101 was done them either from approximately Lake Susan all the way down to Lyman and you know I think we all hoped that there would be some construction going on in that area and maybe that would bring some replanting of trees but with the economy today who knows. You know I guess what I'm asking Jon your group and the City Council and the County If they're listaning is that you know we need to think about what we're taking away and putting in a plan to try to truly mitigate what we're taking away from this area. And moreover to look at our entranceway into Chanhassen from the east and that whole 101/212 intersection here. You know we've got area that are nearly invisible to the public. Audubon and some of the sweets that go past General Mills over there where we put beautifid boulevard trees in those areas when those streets were constructed and I think Ibis area certainly deserves as much consideration as those streets. So Tm just asking for you know let's give this consideration that I think this area deserves for making it beautiful. 1'd like to see in M years that this looks like Dell Road and with that is they have a wall of trees there. It s a a lane road with a median and bike, 10 foot bike trails on either side I believe and I'd like to sea us start moving forward on that. Mayor Furlong: I guess Mr. Horn a question Pd have is, the current plan for mitigation and tree removal, what is in the plan? I don't know if you've soon that or not. Jon Horn: Yeah, and Mayor based upon Mr. Erharf s comments it sounds like you know again the purpose for tonight is to gather comments. Based upon the comments it sounds like we needed to do a better job for the neighbors identifying what those tree impacts would be in a little more detail as well as provide a response in terms of wbat the mitigation measures are in response to that and that's something as a part of our comments to the comments tonight we will address as a part of that environmental document. 19 20 Chanhassen Cily Council - August 8, 2011 Chanhassen City Council = august 8, 201 Mayor Furlong: Okay. Tim Erhart: Okay, tbank you. Doug Duchon: Mr. Mayor, council members. Mayor Furlong: evening. Doug Duchon: My name is Doug Duchon. I'm at 9630 Foxford Road I can show it up here on the overhead. I'm one of those on the east side. I'm at that property right there and I think a lot of people have stated a lot of the things that I had prepared and have gone through it so I'm going to go through the same issues but I do voice the same concems. With my property I will be impacted what I consider significantly. You ask the question about what trees are being removed. If you walk along that path that goes along the back side of my property there are spruce trees there that are 30;40 feet tall. They would be specimen trees. I could see them being on the Capitol lawn for a Christmas tree and that's probably where they'll end up. I'm not sure but if it goes through. Basically the back side of my ptoperty when I moved in there 22 years ago was very limited vegetation and as part of, one of the things I did to beautify my property in conjunction with the people that put in prairie, I worked on that as well, I put in tress and a lot of those trees were planted back 22 years ago. Moved in time to protect myselffrom the road and to take and beautify that section of it and the with the way it is right now and the alignment of The road, all those trees, my entire back property and I went back there and measured and my wife went back there and actually measured girth on the trees to identify what those trees were and well lose in excess of 75 trees. So that back side. I will also lose approximately a third of an acre of property for that, and tbafs just on my property. The next adjacent propar% which has a direct impact.on me as well, has the settling pond in 14 and somebody asked the question what's a settling pond for? What does it do? And right now it does drain oft. That's a dry area down then. In fact I mow grass down then for my neighbor and my neighbors are having some problems. They're not going to be here to speak so I'll try to speak on their behalf. In that property basically gets out in half. They lose half of thcir property for a setdingpond to be In that condition or in that location, and this is an area that's drained and it drains on it's own. It's dry continuously. That pond, if you Imagine it, you say what do these ponds look like? All you have to do Is drive down 212. look off to the sides on 101. You see thoso little algae and the scum on the top. You can imagine going out there and walking the back of that prairie or even walking on that trail and having the mosquitoes eat you alive or carry you off. So that area for it I would ask consideration for finding other ways to drain that water or move that water. It's moving right now. Thera was a culvert that was put in. We haven't had any problems. The other area or the other concern is, is the safety that's involved with that as well. That's right next to a trail, There's water there. There's kids that go by that trail all the time. We have kids in our back yard We have a swing set that's out there very close and I'd be concerned about those kids getting into that pond or having problems with that pond. So I think the questions that were asked, I think Dan asked a very good question. I come from an engineering background and typically when I do projects I get asked what are all the options? How do you know what the best option is? I know thero's other options that have been looked at but from this one we haven't seen anything smaller and looking at it, 5 lanes of highway in one of the most beautiful areas that I know o£ This is one of the things that I come home at night. I drive through that section.. Attar seeing this I sit down and imagine what it looks like. You can imagine it next time you drive down there. Take the left hand, or I'm sorry. The west side of the road. Clean that off. You will look across that pond. You will see the houses on 96 Street. There'll be nothing across that marshland. That will extend up into my property on the other side and it will be just a prairie grassland that exists so once you clean out that entire corridor of the trees, you've basically lost the character of a section, a piece of Chanhassen that I think is extremely important. And I feel fbat we should take and at least discuss how we can make that safer. I understand that but also to accommodate the other people, the beauty of our city. When you look at it, it's an extremely wide sheet. I think the width of it will also encourage, you say I will build it they will come. As you build that, there's going to be more and more traffic. And there's going to be significantly more traffic. Another concern that I have on it is, that road right now is posted or is intended to be a 40 miles an hour road I would expect that through the lifetime of that road that it's maintained at 40 miles an hour, and I'm going to guess that with widening that road and just knowing that section, that the speeds will increase and continue to increase. We'll also get a lot more truck traffic so I would ask that you go back and look at it. Right now we've got two bike lanes onthere. I walkout on the bike path. I talk to people on my bike path. I've never seen a congested area on there where they've had to go and pass or say I've got to move to the other side of the road. A 10 foot wide bike path on one side would be sufficient. At least preserve a little bit of the area. So I guess in concluding I'd like to ask a couple things, One, that you consider re- evaluate. Go back and look at preserving the beauty of Chanhassen. That little stretch of toad It's a one mile section and I consider it paradise on my way home from work. Being able to look at it. Being able to say I go into this little reserve. Hop back out agaia and hopefully we can preserve a section of that. That when you look at it and considering it, you look at the sight lines. You say it's not just about putting in a road. Creating some more concrete. More asphalt and saying yeah, we can pump a lot more people through there but you preserve the character of it. I would ask that the City, and this is one of the things that I felt very strongly about within Chanhassen is that you have the desire to have an onviromnent that's very good Very impactful to the people that are around it. You have ordinances them looking at trees saying that if you take trees out, you'd better put them back. What were seeing within this project is literally taking out thousands of trees, and some of these ace mature oaks, There's a mature spruce in there. It's a beautifid place and you're just taking those away and saying bey, you know what. Concrete, asphalt they rude. I would also like to seethe bike path removed on it. On one side. I understand about the noise. We've talked about that Focus on safety and in that safa y making sure that we maintain that 40 miles an hour. It's as important thing and I know that coming across the fteeway over on this side, it's up to 45 and I can we that as the State looks at it again they say hey, you know what? That corridor's worth a 50 or 55. Each one of those creates more safety issues as well in that you have a path next to it. So with that I would like you all, I thank you all for taking the time to listen to me. I am kind of choked up about it. I apologize but. Becky Duchon: We appreciate you as city officials listening to us and we appreciate you representing us and our concerns. Doug Duchon: Thank you. Mayor Furlong: Very goad, thank you. 22 Chanhassen City Council 1 19ust 8, 2011 0 David Blanski: I'm David Blanski: I live at 9350 Great Plains Boulevard. I've been there for 30 plus years. Getting kind of elderly. My hearing is failing a little bit. The young lady when you gave your presentation did you say the decibels were going to increase by 5? Bath Kunkel: Less then 5 In most cases, David Blanski: Okay, and what is the baseline now? Beth Kunkel: In the 45 to 50 decibel right now. David Blanski: Okay. It's boon a long time since I was in high school but a 5 decibel increase is not a simple arithmetic percentage increase is it? It is an algebraic increase. How much of as Increase Is that really? And I know Were are chars like a railroad train or di tbrent things or birds, what difference will there really be in the noise? Audience: Just from a ... point ofphysics there's a pressure lovel...i'm sorry. Mayor Furlong: It may be the same answer but let's let the consultants respond to the question. Both Kunkel: Decibels are on a logarithmic state. Generally a 3 decibel increase is considered a doubling of the noise at the same distance. So a 5 decibel increase, actually up to 3 decibels is not considered perceptible according to federal guidelines. Anything above and beyond 3 decibels is considered a perceptible noise change. Put It in porspectiv s again 70 decibels for daytime noise is considered the threshold at the federal lavef. The table shows that most of the existing residences along the corridor in that 45 and some into the 55 decibel categories at their specific, the distance from their, the road to their home. So that's, I don't know does that answer your question? David Blanski: Did I understand you to say that at 3 decibel increase was a double of the noise? Beth Kunkel: I want to correct that I believe it's a 10 decibel Increase is a doubling of the noise. 3 decibel is where it's perceptible. 3 decibel increase is where it's perceptible, David Blanski: Thank you, I just wanted to be sure that people understood that it wasn't simple to figure. I've had quite a bit of oxporienoe with berms over the years because I permitted a number of mining sites and people was always interested in noise and I hope people understand that simply building a berm does not eliminate the noise. It may protect their home if they're directly behind the berm, but the people in the next block may have considerably increased noise. We had locations where people couldn't hear our rock crushers until we put in the berms and then they heard them 2 %s miles away so the berm or wall Is not oessarily the solution. On my side I've been watering ne some old oaks. I think 3 of them would be gone. I'm sure they're all over 100 years old Number of elms in there too. 1 hate to see those go. Actually the traffic since the roadway was improved the last time has been reduced because the people that were coming down that now take Powers to get on, and I don't know if you've done any traffic counts. I know from going to the mailbox a couple times a day, it's a lot easier to get across the street, 23 Chanhassen City Council - August 8, 2011 Another gentleman commented on the speed I agree with that 100% because most the people going by are going 50 miles an hour and ifyou want safety, get the sheriffto enforce the speed Limits there. I don't know if it's an environmental issue or not but I question the need for the tunnel. I don't think I hardly ever see anybody walking to the Bandimere Park and I live right across the straet, Do you folks in the audience see the need for the tunnel? Is someone in favor of it? Mayor Furlong: Sir, if you can address your comments and questions here. David Blanski: Okay, well would you gentlemen look into the need for the turmcl. Mayor Furlong: To the extent you've mentioned it; I'm sure it will be apart of the report. David Blanski: Thank you very much for the opportunity to speak. Mayor Furlong: Thank you. Appreciate your comments. Sharon Gatto: Good evening. I'm Sharon Gatto at 9631 Foxford, Mayor Furlong: Good evening, Sharon Gatto: So I'm in the neighborhood that's east of the 101 but I'm not ad jacent to 101, so the impact to me is I'm worried why we moved into this area. We moved in because we were still rural, We have trees. You drive your motorcycle upend down l Ot and it's just beautiful. Whether you're going south or you're going north. It's beautiful. And 1 understand development because our development, we have 2 % acres. We were developed 20 years ago so we ruined some farmland because of our development but it seem like every city wants to tear down everything that's beautiful and put in development I don't know if it's tax money but they want to develop every little corner of the beautlfitl country we have here in Chanhassen and I wanted to know, now that Powers is done why do we. even need this? I drive 101 minimum of twice a day. To and from work and weekends all day long. I don't see a problem with one lane goiug each direction. I don't see a problem. What I see a problom with some of the curves. Peoplo can take Powers if that bothers them in the winter, let them take Powers. We finished Powers off. Why do we have to look like Powers? That's what it's going to look like. It's pretty naked and an both sides. Thank you. Mayor Furlong: Anyone also who would like to provide public comment. Good evening air. Bob Haak: My name Is Bob Haak. I live 770 Pioneer Trail. Could we see the picture of the plat I live a ways off 101 but it affects me directly and the reason it does, it's the photograph. Do you mind if I point out where I live? Mayor Furlong: Sure. Bob Heck: I live I believe it's right here. Okay when I look in my, when I look from my back yard to the cast, to the north or to the south across Pioneer Trail, all the water that's generated in 24 Chanhassen City Council - August 8, 2011 that area comes through my property. Every bit of it. It comes from the other side of 101. Fox whatever, Gagne's old property. My concern is adding a roadway will add to that water. Right now when I get, when we get 2 or 3 inches of rain, 60% of my property and my neighbor's Properties to the cast arc underwater. And so I certainly like the idea of a holding pond. My question is though how much water goes into the holding pond before it overflows and then come, druis it way through my propeity? I really think something needs to be looked at with regard to that. I do like the Idea of upgrading 101 but, and I do think some o£the points that were made this evening were vary valid with regard to trees, properties. I'm a bicyclist and I would like to see bike paths on both aides but the water's my main concern. It has gotten worst over the years i was at council meetings in the late 90 no City said we need to do something and it Just kind of stopped theta so anyway, do we have a specific idea how much rain it would take for the holding pond to overflow? Any idea? I don't need an answer tonight Mayor Furlong: Mr. Mom? Jon Horn; Yeah, Mayor and council those are good comments. We weren't aware of that. Those are things we can look into further but generally we mentioned the 3 stomtwater ponds. The purpose for those 3 stormwater ponds is they basically take all runoff from the new roadway. Route it into a stormwater pond at which point it would be stored or attenuated so that the discharge would be less than or equal to the pre-rates before the construction. So the stormwater ponds, basically one of the purposes of those is to make sure we're discharging a rate that's less than it is today. Mayor Furlong: Okay so right now when it rains, anything that hits the road or anywhere else just runs ofE Jon Horn: Goes through ditches and than u(tmately We the wetland system. Mayor Furlong: Okay. Jon Horn: After construction everything would be picked up by a pipe system. Routed to ponds where it would be stored, attenuated and then ultimately discharged to the similar locations. Mayor Furlong: Okay. At a rate that's equal to or less than. Jon Horn: Or less than, yap. Mayor Furlong: The current flow. Okay. Bob Haak: Thank you. Mayor Furlong: Thank you. Todd Gerhardt: Jon, Mayor. Mayor Furlong: Yes. Chanhassen City Council • August 8, 2011 Todd Gerhardt: Jon, you can put a graph together to show the drainage of this area. Where the water's going to flow. Where the emergency overflow from the pond, where that water will go So as we get more detail on this plan we can put a graph together to show that. Jon Horn: Right and correct and there is also information within the current environmental document that provides additional details on that so if anybody wants to understand that better they can certainly go look at the document and it provides additional background information. Mayor Furlong: And if they have questions on what's in the document, direct them to Mr. Oehme first and then if you can answer them you will, otherwise we'll get others involved. PaulOehme: Absolutely. Mayor Furlong: Okay. Thank you, Todd Gerhardt: Maybe we can bring Bob's daughter back and she can educate everybody on water flowage. Kathy Horsfall: I'm Kathy Horsfall, 4610 Foxford Road. I think avoryone has eloquently said most of what I wanted to say already but I did have one specific question aside from the fact that, do we really need a 5 lane freeway with bike paths on both sides for the foreseeable future that will only lead to Halla? So that's my question first But secondly I would like to know on the noise measurements, were those made at ground level or at house level? Both Kunkel: I don't remember the exact height but noise levels essentially I think it's 4'h feet, which is roughly 4 or 5 A feet roughly ear level in the front yard of all the residences. Kathy Horsfall: In the front yard. Bath Kunkel: Well, the side of the yard closest to the road. Kathy Horsfall; Okay because my concern is that of course 101 and most of our homes are up on a hill and we're you know 2'Fs stories above that on our bedroom and in the winter we notice a definite increase in noise as the trees lose their leaves so if the trees are totally gone, it's going to be even more dramatic and I would like to know ifthere's a way to measure that affect at the level at which we actually live, not where we mow the lawn. Beth Kunkel: The details of the noise analysis are in a noise report which might answer a lot of those questions ifyou want to look at the details, Kathy Horsfall: Because I appreciated the comment about them being logarithmic. We notice right in the winter. Other than that I think everybody's said everything I wanted to say. Mayor Furlong: Okay, thank you. 25 26 Chanhassen City Council fugust 8, 2011 Carol Dunmore: Carol Dunmore, 730 West 96 Strout West 96" Street and 101 is probably the most dangerous, one of the most dangerous intersections in the city, if anybody's familiar. If anybody's coming northbound on 101, trying to take a left turn onto West 96 Street. I have a P250 truck and if I wasn't up that high in that truck there's no way I would make a left on that street. I would go all the way north, up to Bandimew and go through Sandimere and come back south and take a right on West 90, I refuse to even take my horse hailer empty with no horses in it and go north on 101 and take a loft on West 96 so I think this project is fantastic that they're trying to straighten out that curve a little bit there. Trying to shave down a hill. I can't walt It's, just you know we've been so fortunate of all the people on West 96 Street and I've been there 31 years also, that no one's been killed and so I'm really looking forward to that. Making it 4 lanes, I don't understand that at ail. I would like to know if a 3 Isne was ever looked at. We definitely need a left turn lane and a right turn lane onto West 96 and the other streets also on 101, but 4 lanes and with a concrete divider is just like way too much. I agree, like the gal had said about Powers Boulevard. Do we want another Powers Boulevard? 1 moan I know they're not going to be able to straighten it that much but the beauty of 101 with it's carves and it!s hills is so astonishing and Mr. Erhart's comments on the loss of those trees along there, I hope all of you get a chance to drive down there a couple times. The mass of trees that have been there like 30, 40, 50 years and the bike trail along the east side of I01 as you get closer to Pioneer, the most beautiful, majestic pines that are so huge. It's like you're biking up north through the pines. It is just awesome so the loss of trees, that needs to be seriously, seriously looked at. It's the noise and then it's quiet It's Just so quiet biking through those trees. It'a just awesome so I would like to find out you know why the 3 lane road wouldn't work where you've got the center lane for your turns. It's just like yeah, we don't want another Powers Boulevard coming down there. It's just stark. It's bare. It's ugly as sin so anyway, that's my comments. Thank you. Mayor Furlong: Other comments, Any other comments or questions. Tonight at the public hearing. As I understood it, and let me matte sure I've got the dates right. The public comment period, even after tonight, we'll close out the public heating when everybody's done but public comments can still be made In written form, is that correct W. Horn? Jon Hom: Correct. Up until August 24 16 . Mayor Furlong: And those should be submitted to Mr. Oehme I think was the address with the information here. Jon Horn: Correct Mayor Furlong: So if people have questions or if they have other comments or if they want to reinforce their comments tonight with written comments they're welcome to do that as well. Is that correct? Paul Oeh mr: That's correct. Mayor Furlong: Okay. Anybody else wish to speak this evening at the public hearing? If not, is there a motion to close the public hearing. Chanhassen City Council - '?sugwt 8, 2011 Councilwoman Ernst: So moved Mayor Furlong: Motion's been made to close the public hearing. Is there a second? Councilwoman Tjornhom: Second, Mayor Furlong: Motion's been seconded. Any discussion? Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilwoman Tjornbom so nded to close the pub lie bearing. All voted in favor and the motion carried uns hi I ously with a vote of 4 to 0. The public bearing was closed. Mayor Furlong: Thank you everybody for your comments. We appreciate it I know that staff and our consultants will take those under advisement and work with you as well on those questions. As we continue on now with the next item on our agenda. We're going to keep moving here so ifyou have conversations you want to take them out to the hallway, we'd appreciate it so we can keep moving. We have consideration of amendments to Chapter 20 of our zoning codes, CU V AMENDMENT CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 20 ZONING CONCERNING EAMAI.L COURSES AND SHOOTING RANGES, APPRO OF SGJMMARY ORDINANCE FOR PUBLICATION PURPOSES Kate Aanertson: Thank you Mayor, members of the City Council. This is actually two items before you tornight Two code amendments to accomplish the goal that we have here. The City is amending the code to allow for paintball courses and gun ranges in the community so in order to bove those two uses permitted it would require two code amendments. One code amendment would be in Chapter 11 which would porralt the discharge of firearms in the city in these approved paintball or gun facilities. And the second one in Chapter 20 would provide those standards for the paintball courses and for the gun ranges. Mayor Furlong: Gentlemen, I'rn song. If you'd like to continue your conversation outside or if you could listen, thank you. Kate Aanonson: I'm song, thank you. Mayor Furlong: No, Ms. Asaeneon. Kate Aanenson: So the Ptamring Commission did hear this item on July 19i They reviewed the two code amendments and they discussed some of the things that I'll talk about in a Gn1e bit more detail. They did recommend on a 7 to 0 approval othere amendments but they just had a couple conoerns and the more specifically regarding the conditional use standards and the interim use itself. So the first ordnance amendment would allow for indoor gun ranges and as established with the two zoning districts that we created and the standards would be that one, they could be permitted in the, in the industrial office park and then they'd also have, could be 27 1 28 Affidavit of Publication Southwest- Newspapers State of Minnesota) )SS. County of Carver ) Laurie A. 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AA-20 to-- w. .- by y C ity C - C - dumil-a i i , , c.s -sj - v.pt6: , 0f - 'fh - e City Council MOW- d" f( th' xe IS) and` erit =ixQitirtei taizev im� dnd:Apptovals f0. 10.0x0p "PC a of U4• t6 0.1012 :j pedes -trays aeon- both sides - 6ft-lie:r adway. The al's. o-fthe py9jeCt are as fORIDIM timprove safety for people the-existih-g'TH 1:0.1 corridor V Reduce cr-ashes the extent possible: ✓ Add turn lanes'toprqvide A* 0Adag.move.m-6nts at intersections Impovo sight distance by redacing sharp: curves and stee p grades near 'Irtterseo-dons tmpfoye- oopgi..ty:'ghd.cormeetWtratQng,f.h-e-Tff 101 corridor. Aceommodble regiouatm-dlj(�-gkr adontods bfaoWpated population -and:0roploymnt-growth in the THJ earridor-by increasing traffic capacity 7 i Ch WlhaskeW K a - COMM U01 I yf or 111(f u Pro.vidi.q to r TocL and Plan rii,, %for ftt- cf ivi Todd Gerhardt August 8, 2011 TH 101 Improvement: Public Hearing for EAIEAW Page 2 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 The project construction is proposed to be financed primarily through Federal Transportation Funding secured through the 2009 regional solicitation process and State funds. As a result of the scope of the proposed improvements and the Federalfunding, 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 was received by the Council on July 11, 2011 and the public hearing was called for August 8, 2011. 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 24, 2011. Notice of the public hearing was advertised in the Chanhassen Villager on July 21, 2011 and individual public hearing notices were mailed to property owners in the project area. Two neighborhood meetings have been held for the project; the first was on December 2, 20. 10 and the second was on June 22, 2011. Representatives of the project consulting team will provide a brief overview of the project and the EA/EAW at the public hearing. DISCUSSION The EA/EAW process requires that a public hearing be held to allow for public comment regarding the accuracy of the EA/EAW document and the potential for the project to have significant impacts. All comments provided either in writing during the public comment period or at the public hearing will be considered and the EA/EAW document must be updated to address any substantive comments. Once the continents have been addressed, the EA/EAW has been updated, and it has been approved by MnDOT and the FHWA, the Council will be asked to approve the final document and make a determination of whether the project has significant environmental impacts. The schedule for the final approval and determination of impacts is dependent on the number and nature of the comments received; however, we anticipate that the Council will be asked to make the final determination in November or December 2011. Attachment: Preliminary Layout c: Bill Weckman, Carver County Kristen Zschomler, MnDOT Nicole Peterson, MnDOT Jon Horn, Kimley -Hom & Associates rre.d..., If 'lonee, - AY.A , 0Mp 'em...en . .::..:..:: ;HG. T.ov Arn H -April,201 ... . ... .... .... f. 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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; AND is proposed to be reconstructed to a four -lane divided design with pedestrian/bicycle trails along both sides of the roadway. WHEREAS, The proposed action was described and analyzed in an Environmental Assessment/Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EA/EAW) circulated to the EAW Distribution List and others AND a Notice of Availability appeared in the EQB Monitor on June 27,2011; a public hearing was held August 8, 2011; meeting the state requirements for environmental review WHEREAS, 42 comments were received during the comment period, closing on August 24, 2011, which have been addressed by the City in a Findings of Fact document. WHEREAS, The EA/EAW and the permit development processes related to the project have generated information which is adequate to determine whether the project has the potential for significant environmental effects. WHEREAS, Areas where potential environmental effects have been identified will be addressed during the final design of the project. Mitigation will be provided where impacts are expected to result from project construction, operation, or maintenance. Mitigation measures are incorporated into project design, and have been or will be coordinated with state and federal agencies during the permit process. WHEREAS,.Based on the criteria in Minnesota Rules part 4410.1700, the project does not have the potential for significant environmental effects. NOW THERE BE IT RESOLVED an Environmental Impact Statement is not required for the proposed Trunk Highway 101 project (City Project PW67f4a). ATTEST: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor YES NO ABSENT Findings of Fact and Conclusions TH 101 (CSAH 18 to CSAH 14) November 2011 SP 194- 010 -011 Based on the Findings of Fact and Conclusions contained herein and on the entire record: The City of Chanhassen, as the state Responsible Governmental Unit, hereby determines that the changes in the proposed by the 101 Project (SP 149 - 010 - 011) in the City of Chanhassen, Carver County are not substantial, do not have the potential for significant environmental effects, and would not warrant preparation of an EIS. Therefore, preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement is not warranted. For the City of Chanhassen Paul Oehme, P.E. City Engineer/Director of Public Works Date Findings of Fact and Conclusions November 2011 M 101 (CSAH 18 to C;SAH 14) SP 194- 010 -011 APPENDIX E - EAW DISTRIBUTION LIST Federal Agencies Department of Agriculture Department of Commerce U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Federal Transit Administration State Agencies Minnesota Environmental Quality Board Minnesota Department of Health Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Minnesota Board of Soil and Water Resources Minnesota State Archaeologist Minnesota Historical Society Minnesota Cultural Affairs Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Minnesota Historical Society Minnesota Department of Transportation Environmental Services Minnesota Department of Transportation Office of Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations Regional Agencies Carver County Metropolitan Council Riley Purgatory Creek Watershed District Libraries City of Chanhassen Library Findings of Fact and Conclusions TH 101 (CSAH 18 to CSAH 14) November 2011 SP 194- 010 -011 APPENDIX F - NOISE TABLES Findings of Fact and Conclusions TH 101 (CSAH 18 to CSAH 14) November 2011 SP 194 -010 -011 Table 4 2010 AM "Daytime" Rush Hour Counts and Projected Year No Build /Build. epresents those locations exceeding daytime noise standard. 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