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11. Hwy 5 frontage rd project role of MNdot and city CITYOF I -- CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 ' (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 1 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council Housing and Redevelopment Authority FROM: Don Ashworth, City Manager ' DATE:* October 8, 1992 ' SUBJ: Highway 5 Frontage Road Project, Letter Acknowledging Role of MnDOT and City The Highway 5 Task Force is continuing to meet and consider ways by which the "Bill Morrish Corridor Plan" can become a reality. There is no question in my mind but that the "frontage road's concept" will be a part of those final plans. Additionally, with the significant distance between the highway and the frontage road running south of Highway 5, I firmly believe that the actual construction of that roadway can occur as a requirement for each of the individual ' developers along that segment of roadway. The same cannot be said for the frontage road north of Highway 5. The roadway on the north side of Highway 5 is anticipated to be 100 ft. to 200 ft. north of the highway, with the green space in between heavily landscaped and including a trail system. The bikeway system would lead to an underpass under Highway 5 in the general location of the new school north of Timberwood. Although there may be some benefit, generally ' most of the owners would contest the assessment as one which separates their property from Highway 5 and, accordingly, reduces their values. I do not believe that we would be able to sustain the assessment except for the very westerly portion of the project where the frontage road ' system moves northerly to create a benefit to both the Fleet Farm property as well as the property to the north. If the city were not able to sustain assessments for the north frontage road, I know of no way by which we could, solely, afford a $2.3 million project (see estimates from Barton - 1 Aschman attached). The initial meetings with MnDOT were very productive in that they have agreed that the Morrish ' plan has benefit to MnDOT, i.e. the frontage road system does provide the opportunity for local traffic to move from the main part of town to Lake Ann without getting onto the highway, allow new residential areas to the west to access Lake Ann without going onto the highway, etc. The initial concept had the city paying approximately $1.1 million for items seen as of greater local benefit than to the state, i.e. the two bridges under Highway 5, landscaping, etc. 1 If to: PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 1 1 Mayor and City Council Housing and Redevelopment Authority October 8, 1992 A second "good news" item occurred on September 8th when I received a letter from Barton - Aschman informing me that the construction plans were currently reflecting the necessity for a "total taking" of the Mini- Storage property and partial takings of the Daycare and Prince's property. Major damages might occur as a result of that plan. Accordingly, MnDOT developed an alternative pushing the roadway partially into the park property at Lake Ann. In doing such, they devised a means by which they could also construct the frontage road from Audubon to County 17 as a part of the state project. [Note: The previous discussions had the city solely responsible for the frontage road from Audubon to County 17.] The affect of this change was 1 to reduce costs to the city from approximately $1,100,000 to $550,000. We are at a point where we need to send MnDOT a letter formally requesting that they develop 1 a contract agreeing to each of the points negotiated during the past few months. Payment of the city's share for the improvements is proposed to be paid via the three tax increment districts which are anticipated to exist from Highway 41 to County 17. [Note: Tax Increment District 1 No. 3 has not been created, but establishing such a district between County 117 and Highway 41 will be highly desirable if Opus continues to move ahead with their development plans for that property.] We will also be exploring the ability to assess the frontage road construction in the very westerly portion of the project (Fleet Farm property) with the possibility existing that the entire local costs could be assessed to that one smaller piece. 1 I would request that both the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and City Council act to authorize this office to send the attached letter to MnDOT, i.e. the letter is making a commitment to spend the funds outlined as local costs. Approval is recommended. 1-°Clt'Y-j 111 1 I CITYOF i _ CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 October 13, 1992 1 Mr. William M. Crawford, District Engineer 1 MnDOT Metropolitan District 120 Transportation Building 395 John Ireland Boulevard St. Paul, MN 55155 Re: Trunk Highway 5 (TH 5) Reconstruction Project, S.P. 1002 -61 1 Dear Mr. Crawford: 1 During the past few months several meetings have been held between MnDOT staff, Barton - Aschman's staff, and City of Chanhassen staff concerning the following: 1 - Revisions to TH 5 in the vicinity of Lake Ann Park. - Incorporation of a north frontage road into the TH 5 design project which is programmed I for fiscal year 1996 construction (CR 17 to TH 41). - Incorporation of a pedestrian underpass within the TH 5 design project. rP P rP g P J It is the city's understanding that the frontage road will be a two -lane facility with turn lanes as 1 necessary at major intersections. It is also understood that the pedestrian underpass to be located in the vicinity of Bluff Creek will be an arch -type of culvert. The City of Chanhassen has agreed to prepare and pay for the necessary preliminary engineering, Environmental Assessment, and 4(0 and 6(0 statements at a total cost of approximately $135,000. The city will also pay for additional final design costs for the north frontage road ($120,000), and 80 percent of the local share required for construction of the north frontage road. The city will provide the necessary right -of -way for the frontage road. The city will also provide 50 percent of the local share for the proposed Bluff Creek pedestrian underpass. It is also our understanding that MnDOT will provide the necessary overview on sponsorship of the environmental documents; provide 20 percent of the local share required for the north frontage road; provide 50 percent of the local share for the pedestrian underpass to be constructed I es t PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 1 1 at Bluff Creek; arrange for federal participation in the north frontage road; and reimburse the city for parkland acquired to accommodate the TH 5 mainline revision (currently estimated at 1.75 acres). 1 Based on verbal discussions with your staff, we have directed Barton - Aschman to prepare the necessary environmental documents, and to initiate preliminary design of the north frontage road. We would appreciate confirmation of our understanding and /or a letter of understanding between MnDOT and the City of Chanhassen. Should you have any questions concerning this request, we would be pleased to meet with you and your staff. 1 Sincerely, Don Ashworth City Manager ' DA:k 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Barton- Aschman Associates, Inc. 111 Third Avenue South, Suite 350 Phone: (612) 332 -0421 1 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 '= €'E z - 5 . Fax: (612) 332 -6180 USA SE ` 1992 1 CITY L„ September 8, 1992 1 — Mr. Don Ashworth City of Chanhassen, us "s 9 e City Hall P.O. Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 1 Dear Mr. Ashworth: You undoubtedly have been briefed, or will be briefed shortly, about the recent meeting between MnDOT's Golden Valley staff, Chanhassen city staff, and Barton - Aschman staff. This meeting was held to explore revisions to the TH 5 mainline as well as potential TH 5 north frontage road improvements. After reviewing the proposed alignment of TH 5 in the vicinity of the storage facility, 1 child care center, and Prince's studio, MnDOT has suggested that the mainline alignment of TH 5 be relocated 62 feet to the north just east of CR 17, for a distance of approximately one mile, to avoid expensive right -of -way taking. MnDOT's request came after they were approached about MnDOT support for the north frontage road which will encroach on park land. 1 MnDOT's feeling is that if the city is prepared to build the frontage road within the park, an additional 62 feet to accommodate the mainline TH 5 design, would have a marginal impact. The 4(0 and 6(0 statements would have to be prepared for this alignment due to federal guidelines. However, the positive impact for the city is that the entire frontage road between CR 17 and TH 41 will now be eligible for federal funding. This would result in a considerable savings for the City of Chanhassen. 1 1 1 1 1 ■ Barton - Aschman Associates, Inc. ■ September 8, 1992 1 Page 2 1 In addition to the savings for the frontage road construction, MnDOT would reimburse the City of Chanhassen the appraised value of the approximately 1.75 acres of right -of- way required within park boundary to accommodate the realigned TH 5 mainline. 1 According to federal regulations, this money would have to be used to purchase additional park land within the City of Chanhassen because of the use of LAWCON funds. Land purchased does not necessarily have to be adjacent to the existing park although Paul Krauss, City Planner, suggested that that is part of the city's long -range plan. 1 It was the consensus of those at the meeting that, if the frontage road continues to be pursued, all efforts should be made to incorporate construction of the frontage road in with the 1996 construction of mainline TH 5. As a result of this consensus, it is critical that all environmental as well as the 4(f) and 6(f) work begin as soon as possible. Based on this meeting with MnDOT we have revised Table 1 from our July 14, 1992, letter to you indicating potential cost to the City of Chanhassen with MnDOT assistance and without MnDOT assistance. When you have had time to review this new information, along with the information provided in our July 14, 1992, letter, I feel it would be beneficial to sit down and to discuss future actions necessary to implement this critical improvement for the City of Chanhassen. 1 Sincerely yours, John C. Mullan, P.E. 1 Vice President JCM:kro cc: Paul Krauss - City Planner Charles Folch - City Engineer 1 Ron Erickson - MnDOT Barry Warner - Barton - Aschman 1 1 1 1 1 Barton - Aschman Associates, Inc. 1 1 1 TABLE 1 (Revised 9/8/92) 1 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD COSTS* TO CHANHASSEN WITH MnDOT Assistance WITHOUT MnDOT Assistance 1 EA (FONSI) $100 - $120* EAW $50 - $60* 4(f) & 6(f) Statements $15 4(f) & 6(f) Statements $15 1 Design (6 %) $120 Design (6 %) $120 Construction* * $320 Construction** $2,000 Construction Inspection -0- Construction Inspection (6 %) $120 1 TOTAL $555 - $575 TOTAL $2,305 - $2,315 * All costs in thousands. * * Construction cost provides for grading, base, surfacing, and storm sewer. City utilities such as water and sanitary sewer would be at additional cost. Pedestrian crossings would also involve additional city costs. Note: All frontage road right -of -way costs will be at city expense. MnDOT will purchase all right -of -way for TH 5 mainline construction. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 V -/7 Project TH 5 from TH 41 to CSAH 17 - S.P. 1002 -61 - Project No. 2685 -10 -01 I Date September 10, 1992 By James Unruh , 1 Meeting Report Meeting Location MnDOT Golden Valley Meeting Date 9/4/92 I Conference Room 1 1 Participants I Mike Spielmann, MnDOT Paul Krauss, Chanhassen Evan Green, MnDOT Chuck Folch, Chanhassen Ron Erickson, MnDOT 1 John Mullan, Barton - Aschman Dave Warzala, Barton - Aschman James Unruh, Barton- Aschman 1 Summary The meeting was held to discuss the potential shift of the proposed TH 5 alignment to I the north between Audubon Road and CSAH 17. The proposed north side frontage road was also an item of discussion. I The current Chanhassen Comprehensive Plan shows a continuous frontage road along the north side of TH 5 between TH 41 and CSAH 17. This plan was approved by the Metropolitan Council within the last two years. Paul Krauss will send a copy of the plan 1 to Barton - Aschman. Because of the high traffic volumes on TH 5, the existing access to Lake Ann Park from I TH 5 is very hazardous. Chanhassen may construct the portion of the frontage road between Lake Ann Park and CSAH 17 prior to the rest of the frontage road to alleviate the hazardous condition on TH 5. I The Chanhassen TH 5 Task Force will work with Barton- Aschman during the scoping process to develop the frontage road alignment to be studied in the Environmental 1 Assessment (EA). The group agreed that the frontage road would necessitate the taking of two residences 1 west of Lake Ann Park. Paul Krauss does not foresee any significant controversy with that action. 1 1 Barton - Aschman Associates, Inc. 111 Third Ave South • Minneapolis, MN 55401 • (612) 332-0421 BA will proceed in reliance on this report. Any discrepancies should be brought to our attention in writing 1 within (7) days. Project TH 5 from TH 41 to CSAH 17 - S.P. 1002 -61 Page Two Report po rt contti Regarding the shift of the proposed TH 5 alignment to the north, the group agreed that 1 the severe impacts of the originally proposed southerly alignment should be avoided and that the new TH 5 lanes should be on the north side of existing TH 5. It was noted that approximately two acres of right -of -way would be required from Lake Ann Park for the new TH 5 lanes. However, the impacts to properties on the south side of TH 5 are eliminated. The two acres must be replaced with an equivalent amount (in appraised value) of parkland within Chanhassen. Opus Corporation is progressing with development plans for the southeast quadrant of the TH 41 /TH 5 intersection. Chanhassen will provide the plans to MnDOT as they become available. Chanhassen is planning to utilize the parcel in the southeast quadrant of the Galpin Boulevard /TH 5 intersection as a school site. A bond issue is scheduled to be voted on this fall. MnDOT and Chanhassen will review the construction limits for proposed TH 5 as shown in the June 30, 1992, plan set to determine the TH 5 right -of -way requirements. (It was noted that at some other locations along the project, the cross- sections should show 3 to 1 side slopes rather than 2 to 1 side slopes.) 1 MnDOT Central Office is in the process of completing the revised traffic report for the project. Evan Green will modify the intersection designs along TH 5 accordingly. 1 The group reviewed the three alternative pedestrian crossings of TH 5 at Bluff Creek presented in a September 2 memorandum. Alternative 2 was preferred by MnDOT and Chanhassen. For follow -up tasks, a "Letter of Understanding" will be drafted between MnDOT and 1 Chanhassen regarding the north -side frontage road. Barton - Aschman will supplement the July 14 letter to Don Ashworth of Chanhassen. kro 1 1 1 Barton - Aschman Associates, Inc. 111 Third Ave South • Minneapolis, MN 55401 • (612) 332-0421 BA will proceed in reliance on this report. Any discrepancies should be brought to our attention in writing within (7) days. 1 CITYOF - 1 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 1 MEMORANDUM ' TO: Mayor and City Council Housing and Redevelopment Authority ' FROM: Don Ashworth, Executive Director DATE: July 17, 1992 SUB]: North Highway 5 Frontage Road Construction, County 17 to Highway 41, Potential Joint Powers Agreement with State of Minnesota 1 Approximately six months ago, the Urban Design Center for the University of Minnesota II presented their final report "Building Community Across the Corridor." This represented the cumulation of a one year study to set a plan for controlling growth and ensuring that we maintained a community recognizing the expanded four -lane character of Highway 5, and development pressures occurring as a result of the expanded MUSA area. Bill Morrish's report was applauded by the Planning Commission, City Council, HRA, and to date, the community. The City Council has acted to select a citizen's committee to ensure that the study becomes a ' reality. Their work involvement will include establishing design criteria for the corridor, establishing areas to be preserved, and will conclude with specific ordinances and overlay zones which will ensure that the development controls necessary are in place to effectuate Bill's vision. A key element, which is beyond the Aeach of the citizen committee, is the construction of the north frontage road paralleling Highway 5. Without the north frontage road, several key components of the plan and, therefore, the plan itself, fail. The southerly frontage roads are disjointed and far enough back from the highway to reasonably assume that they can be built as a requirement back on the developers of those properties. However, the north frontage road ' consists of a larger buffer area between the expanded Highway 5 and the proposed new north frontage road. It presents a vital link for the community for getting to and from the downtown ' area and out to Lake Ann, our new residential areas, and the Arboretum. The buffer area will include Large expanses of treed areas including pedestrian/bikeway corridors. However, the same qualities that make the north frontage road a key element of the corridor itself are actually detriments to abutting property owners. EckAnkar has to see the north frontage road as an intrusion on to their property, and will assuredly protest any special assessments. The frontage road concept will take the existing residential homes along Highway 5, and probably the Swings 1 s � PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 1 1 HRA 1 July 17, 1992 Page 2 Golf Course. Again, the property owners would not see this as a "benefit" to their property, and the typical financing is therefore not available. At our last meeting, the HRA agreed to pay the initial costs associated with the EA (Environmental Assessment) that would be necessary if federal/state dollars were to be used for the north frontage road project. The HRA limited the initial costs to approximately $10,000, and additionally limited profit that could be made by Barton- Aschman in the initial stage. The limitations were set recognizing that we currently do not have a commitment from•MnDOT that they will pay the costs associated with the frontage road construction and/or that we would be eligible for the new federal transportation dollars. Since that date, staff and Barton- Aschman have met with representatives of MnDOT (see attached letter dated July 14, 1992). Significant progress has been made. It is staff's belief that, if so directed by the HRA, MnDOT would agree to the north frontage road project if we were to re- present the points in the attached letter as though it was our proposal to them. In other words, if we re -write the points in the attached letter as though they represented our commitments to the project, we believe that we would receive a confirming letter from MnDOT agreeing that they would add the frontage road project based on our commitments to the project. Staff is seeking HRA endorsement to make those commitments and to direct staff to place those into a letter to MnDOT. Several key points need to be brought to the Council's/HRA's attention, i.e: 1 Frontage Road Segment, County 17 to Audubon: Both state and federal representatives are very concerned with this segment of the frontage road. Their concern recognizes that Lake Ann Park was purchased using federal dollars. The bureaucracy involved with attempting to condemn properties acquired using federal dollars is enormous. The inclusion of this segment would not only delay the overall frontage road construction, but would delay the main highway construction by a minimum of 3 -5 years. This statement sounds outlandish, but it unfortunately is very true. MnDOT would agree to design this segment of the roadway and to include it as an addendum to the overall contract. 1 However, this segment would not be eligible for the new ISTEA dollars; and • Restricted Access, Park Drive: MnDOT is proposing that access be restricted at Park 1 Drive to right- in/right -out. This would enable MnDOT to eliminate an additional signal as a part of the overall project, and would share that savings with the City; and • Bridge Construction: MnDOT is also ve as to the existing Highway ry leery modifying a sting Hig Y 5 project to include two bridges. Their primary concerns recognize the approximate $2 million in cost associated with each bridge, but also recognize the long term maintenance associated with the support systems for bridges and deck maintenance. They are additionally concerned that including the bridges into the project will change the existing EA for Highway 5, and again delay the construction of the main line roadway. In an effort to reach a compromise, they are willing to bend from their typical 12 x 12 ft. box 1 1 Barton - Aschman Associates, Inc. 1 111 Third Avenue South, Suite 350 Phone: (612) 332 -0421 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 Fax: (612) 332 -6180 USA • July 14, 1992 Mr. Don Ashworth City of Chanhassen City Hall • 1 P.O. Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Mr. Ashworth: On July 8, I met with Ron Erickson, Evan Green, Mike Spielmann, and Cheri Olson of { MnDOTs Golden Valley office to discuss MnDOT involvement with the TH 5 north frontage road and pedestrian crossing of TH 5 at Bluff Creek. During the course of this meeting, the following comments and preliminary commitments were made: • A detached north frontage road would provide traffic relief to TH 5 by removing local trips. • A detached north frontage road would provide access to adjacent property, • thereby reducing some of the cost which would normally occur when purchasing access control along with the necessary right -of -way. • MnDOT would approve a detached north frontage road from Audubon Road to TH 41. • MnDOT does not have additional local money to support the north frontage road. PP g d. Some monies may be available to support a pedestrian crossing of TH 5. • MnDOT would assist the city and Metropolitan Council in pursuing federal funds for the construction of the north detached frontage road from Audubon Road to TH 41. • The City of Chanhassen would have to pay for and prepare the necessary Environmental Assessment (FONSI); the design of the detached frontage road; purchase the necessary right -of -way for the detached frontage road; and provide the local share (20 percent) of construction costs for the frontage road (except as commented on later in this letter). t • * c''''' , -:, 7 ..ii ...., Air,,,,,vs3 T A.0 P j 1 ) ' , '= ; el _ =4 r '' I i University f University Front oaage '' / A t I '.ut Input Input i i T . Collect and Corridor l Evaluate Establish Project Issues, Alternative Organize Kickoff Public I S Summary Parcel Design Summary Opportunities, Meetin Land Uses to g Information W /Staff and Constraints g Memo Ammend Memo Guidelines Memo Comprehensive Plan , • OVERLAY DISTRICT • ORDINANCE RECOMMENDATIONS • DESIGN STANDARDS T.A.C. University MnDOT Input Design Input Corridor Planning City Urban Design Summary Public Implementation Final HRA Commission Council Guidelines Memo Meeting Strategy Product Approval Approval Approval • GATEWAYS • PRELIMINARY COSTS • LANDSCAPING • FINANCING MEASURES • WALLS & BRIDGES • ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • TRAIL ALIGNMENT • i • • LIGHTING • Key CHA NHA SSEN l l Barton - Aschman Associates, Inc. 1---1 Task 0 Meeting 0 Product TH5 CORRIDOR STUDY 1 Barton — Aschman { Frontage Road Design 1 Barton — Aschman TH5 Mainline Barton — Aschman 1 Planning/ Design I MnDOT Camiros 1 Design Center for the American Landscape 1 1 T.A.C. < Staff Involvement 1 i < Public Involvement 1 HRA X Planning Commission 1 Park 1 Commission < Public Involvement City Council 1 v v 1 • Implementation 1 1 C H A N H A S S E N 1 e Barton - Aschman Associates, Inc. PROJECT ORGANIZATION 1 1 CHANHASSEN TH 5 CORRIDOR LAND USE AND URBAN DESIGN 1 STUDY SCOPE OF SERVICES 1 TASK 1 - Collect and Purpose: Organize Information To obtain and review all existing information that has previously been prepared regarding the TH 5 corridor's land use and design elements. Discussion: A wide variety of information exists and has been previously , prepared regarding various facets of the TH 5 corridor. This exercise is intended to collect and review that information thereby minimizing any potential duplication with prior studies. This information will serve as a base from which the urban design and land use study will commence. , Specific information that will be reviewed include: 1. Existing community comprehensive land use plan. 2. Community park and recreation system plan. 3. Information prepared by the University of Minnesota Design Center for the American Landscape. 4. Highway 101 /5 Preliminary Alignment and Land Use Corridor Study (Hoisington Group, Inc.). , 5. Information pertaining to approved or pending developments within the TH 5 corridor. 6. Transportation studies including the Eastern Carver i County Traffic Analysis. 7. Aerial photography. The consultant team will meet with city staff to initiate the project and collect materials listed above. A study basemap will be prepared and data organized in a manner to facilitate further work. Project scheduling and roles and responsibility between the , consultant and staff will be discussed in detail. Any revisions to the project time frame will be made at this time. 1 1 1 Product: 1 1. . Collection of existing materials needed for the job. I 2. Preparation of study basemap. Meetings: 1 Project initiation meeting with city staff. 1 Client Involvement: Assistance in collecting baseline information, mapping, and 1 aerial photography. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 TASK 2 — Establish Objective: Corridor Issues, Opportunities, and To identify specific issues, opportunities, and constraints that Constraints should be capitalized upon or resolved during the study. Discussion: 1 Prior studies pertaining to the TH 5 corridor have identified Il a wide variety of factors that should be considered and issues left unresolved. The task will synthesize this material together into a common memorandum. Additional issues may be identified for resolution. Issues, opportunities, and constraints will be the primary I focus of a public meeting held to solicit perceptions and concerns abutting residences, land owners, and businesses may have for corridor changes. Of specific concern will be potential changes in land use, visual quality, frontage road alignment, and urban design considerations. The public meeting is intended to employ interactive techniques such as I small group discussion, working charettes, or similar rather than traditional presentation techniques. This approach will stimulate authorship on the part of the attending public I rather than to establish a defensive posture. A summary memorandum will be produced that clearly enumerates issues, opportunities, and constraints pertaining to the project. Product: I Summary memorandum. 1 Meeting: Public meeting. Client Involvement: 1 Coordination and scheduling for public meeting and review I and comment of summary memorandum. 1 1 1 1 I TASK 3 — Land Use Purpose: 1 Amendments To evaluate alternative land uses for the TH 5 corridor prior to amendment of the comprehensive land use plan. 1 Discussion: I Chanhassen recently revised its comprehensive land use plan. However, TH 5 improvements including the frontage roads and other urban design considerations were not evident I during that process. It is appropriate that the comprehensive plan is revisited specifically those elements pertaining to abutting land uses, development controls, and special ' considerations. This task will evaluate potential alternative land uses and 1 their configurations for those parcels within the TH 5 corridor. Work completed by the University of Minnesota Design Center for the American Landscape provided a vision 1 that outlined varying land use types, their locations, and their configurations. This effort provided a target from which further analysis should be conducted prior to specific land use 1 verification. Additional controls are likely to be applied as a means of guiding the corridor's development. I This task should be coordinated with participants from the Design Center for the American Landscape, MnDOT, those completing the TH 5 frontage road alignment, and city staff. I A forum such as a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will be established with regular meetings and input from these I groups will be solicited. Product: 1 Recommended land use plan for adoption as a part of the comprehensive land use plan with conclusions described by a 1 summary memorandum. Meetings: 1 TAC meetings as needed during the task. 1 1 1 1 Client Involvement: Coordination of TAC meetings, review and comment on 1 summary memorandum. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 r TASK 4 — Establish Objective: Development and Parcel Design To establish design guidelines for private development Guidelines parcels that conform to the corridor's future vision. Discussion: ' Private sector parcels and their development will play an important role in determining how the TH 5 corridor ultimately develops. The city intends to provide guidance for developers and parcel owners as to specific design and planning requirements that will be expected of the private sector. Specific tools that might be considered for ' implementation include: 1. An overlay district that establishes basic guidelines and expectations for both developers and parcel owners. 2. Ordinance recommendations based upon a review of existing ordinances and measures that could be included as well as potential new ordinances to ' provide further guidance. 3. Design standards including a specific set of design guidelines with illustrations to graphically portray relationships such as landscaping, setbacks, buffering, lighting, and signing. Input will be requested on a regular basis from the Design ' Center for the American Urban Landscape to provide consistency with their initial planning study. Product: Summary memorandum that quantifies, qualifies, and ' illustrates planning guidelines and standards that should be enforced within the corridor's private parcels. ' Meetings: Input as necessary from University and city staff. 1 1 1 Client Involvement: Review and comment on summary memorandum. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 TASK 5 — Highway Objective: 9 Y J Corridor Urban Design Guidelines To establish urban design guidelines for the highway corridor that compliment the highway design, provide guidance for landscape components within the highway right -of -way and establish compatibility with adjacent private- sector site planning and design. Discussion: ' This task will provide design guidelines for urban and landscape elements within the highway corridor. Specific components such as gateways, landscape plantings, walls and bridges, trail alignment, corridor lighting, and similar elements will be provided. These guidelines will be established through written, illustrative, and quantitative ' means. Sketches will be provided that provide examples of the intended design concepts and their relationship to both the proposed highway design and the adjacent private- sector parcels. Regular input and coordination will be sought from ' University staff, MnDOT, and its design engineer. This input will come in the form of a TAC as a means of resolving technical and coordination issues. Product: Illustrative summary memorandum that conveys the intended urban and landscaped design concepts. Meetings: TAC meetings will be held during the task as needed. At the conclusion of the task a public meeting will be held at which time material completed as a part of Tasks 3 through 5 will ' be presented for public input and comment. Client Involvement: ' Review and comment of summary memorandum, coordination of TAC, and public meetings. 1 I III TASK 6 — Corridor Objective: Implementation Strategy To establish a framework for project implementation based upon funding requirements, financing measures, and agency roles and responsibilities. Discussion: An implementation strategy is integral to providing a realistic 1 end product. This task will examine the cost implications of the improvements described for the corridor. Preliminary I cost estimates will be balanced against available funding measures to determine the most appropriate and efficient means of obtaining project financing. Specific roles and I responsibilities of public - sector agencies and private- sector parties will be outlined. Tentative time frames for implementation measures will be described. 1 Product: Summary memorandum. 1 Meetings: 1 Continued coordination with MnDOT, its design consultants, University staff, and related city staff. 1 Client Involvement: Review and comment of summary memorandu � I coordination of related meetings. I 1 1 1 1 1 1