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3 Approve T.H. 7 Year 2000 Safety Improvements C ITV OF eHANHASSEN 3 690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739 MEMORANDUM TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager Charles FoIch, Director of Public WorksQV' Anita Benson, City Engineer ~ FROM: DATE: January 20, 1998 SUBJ: Approve Trunk Highway 7 Year 2000 Safety Improvements Including Access Closures!MnDOT - PW067D 1 The Minnesota Department of Transportation has a proposed safety improvement project scheduled in the year 2000 for Trunk Highway 7 between Trunk Highway 41 in Chanhassen west to St. Bonifacius. The primary scope of this improvement project includes shoulder paving, turn lane construction at major intersections, and closure of some local street access points. Within the city of Chanhassen corporate limits, MnDOT is proposing to close local street access to Trunk Highway 7 at Leslie Curve, Cypress Drive, Washta Bay Road, and at the request of some residents, they are also considering closure of Fir Tree A venue. The access at Oriole A venue is proposed to be restricted to a right turn in and right turn out only. Upon review of the MnDOT Trunk Highway 7 safety improvements proposed, staff would support all of the proposed access closures with the exception of the Leslie Curve access. In conjunction with the access closures, City approval shall be contingent upon the following improvements being incorporated into the MnDOT project plans: 1. Reconstruct Access Points: The current plan designates the access points to be reconstructed at Greenbrier, Arbor Lane, Sandpiper Trail, and Oriole A venue. In addition to those access points, the access point at Dogwood and Leslie Curve shall be reconstructed. 2. Street Signage: At al~ access points to remain open, green street designation signs shall be added to increase visibility of the access points. 3. Leslie Curve: Right and left turn lanes shall be constructed. Don Ashworth January 20, 1998 Page 2 4. Greenbrier: If Fir Tree Avenue is to be closed, the existing 12-foot right turn lane from the closure of Fir Tree A venue should be converted to an acceleration lane for Greenbrier and striped accordingly. 5. Dogwood: The length of the acceleration lane needs to be increased. 6. Arbor Lane: An acceleration lane should be added and in conjunction with the reconstruction of the access point, the landing elevation needs to be raised to improve visibility to the east. c-,,' 7. Sandpiper Trail: An acceleration lane needs to be incorporated for right turns onto Trunk Highway 7. 8. Oriole Avenue: tIn conjunction with the reconstruction of the access point to reflect the right-in, right-out turn conditions that will be imposed, evaluation of the feasibility of incorporating an acceleration lane for the right-hand turn on to Trunk Highway 7 needs to be completed. CONCLUSION MnDOT's Trunk Highway 7 proposed safety improvement project may cause some initial inconvenience to residents as they may be required to change their driving patterns to access Trunk Highway 7. However, staff would concur with MnDOT that the potential increase in overall safety will offset any inconvenience experienced. jrns Attachments: 1. 2. Mailing list. Resident input letters. c: Dave Hempel, Assistant City Engineer \'cfsl\vol2'eng~ita'cc\lh7 safety improvements.doc 'f .' CITY OF CHANHASSEN AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING NOTICE STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss COUNTY OF CARVER ) I, Karen J. Engelhardt, being first duly sworn, on oath deposes that she is and was on I / I L/ , 19 c;'g , I the duly qualified and acting Deputy Clerk of the City of Chan- hassen, Minnesota; that on said date she caused ~o be mailed " :~~y of ~he att~ched~tice of ~~~~:~ , &:tt<r A.QJQ~n'~J I H 7 0c,k, _' -,--<J" t:;'""" ., H <.{ I ( Uf;'"c ~ '-k Sf f(y~ (' '~'I - fl.-<..:J6(~ 7 ~ { to the persons named On attached Exhibit "A", by enclosing a copy of said notice in an envelope addressed to such owner, and depositing the envelopes addressed to all such owners in the United States mail with postage fully prepaid thereon; that the names and addresses of such owners were those appearing as such by the records of the County Treasurer, Carver County, Minnesota, and by other appropriate records. Subscribed and SWorn to before me this /'-1 f--h day of ,J::l , 19~ cL./.l../~ . "'*- ,...,--,~ -""" .....- ----.~ -- ; ,..,-';;-':';:';., KIM T, MEUWISSEN .;. f~, .: ,>'__'.:' NOTARY PUBUC - MINNESOTA ... , '.'~ .;1','" ,..,. R\I~R COUNTY ., ~"";'" ~ '<. ... ~...,"" . 'it: . . ~ ';'.::;:..., 'n)""~",:~' '\in Expires Jan, 31, 2000 "/0"""'-': A <f.,"." ~...'.~ A....'O:"'~...v.....~ C ITV OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 . FAX (612) 937-5739 January 14, 1998 Re: Proposed Year 2000 MnDOT Trunk Highway 7 Safety Improvement Project from Trunk Highway 41 west to St. Bonifacius - Resident Update Letter - PW067D1 Dear Resident: Over the past few months you may have received information from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) regarding a proposed improvement project scheduled for the year 2000 to Trunk Highway 7 between Trunk Highway 41 in Chanhassen west to St. Bonifacius. The primary element of this improvement project includes shoulder paving, turn lane construction at major intersections, and closure of some local street access points. Within the City of Chanhassen corporate limits, MnDOT is proposing to close local street access at Leslie Curve, Fir Tree Avenue, Cypress Drive, and Washta Bay Road. The access at Oriole A venue is proposed to be restricted to a right turn in and right turn out. Representatives of MnDOT are scheduled to make a presentation to the City Council at their regular meeting on January 26,1998 at 6:30 p.m. in the Chanhassen City Council Chambers and ask for city approval of these closures. If you are interested in this matter and/or wish to give your opinion on any of the proposed closures, you are invited to attend this City Council meeting. If you wish to submit your comments or opinions in writing prior to the meeting, please address them to the Chanhassen City Engineer. If you should have any further questions or need additional infonnation prior to the meeting, please feel free to contact the MnDOT Project Manager, Paul Kachelmyer, at 582-1298 or the City of Chanhassen Engineering Department at 937-1900, ext. 156 or ext. 114. Sincerely, CITY OF CHA1'\lHASSEN CA~ ~ f) -;Z~/AL.tc Charles D. Folch, P.E. Director of Public Works CDF:jms c: Anita Benson, City Engineer \'cfs l\vo12'cng'charles\letters\1h 7 resident update.doc ~RENT RESIDENT o MINNEWASHTA PKY "':ELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3960 COUNTRY OAKS DR EXCELS/OR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 4001 COUNTRY OAKS DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 RRENT RESIDENT iO MINNEWASHTA PKY ::ELS/OR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3970 COUNTRY OAKS DR EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 4011 COUNTRY OAKS DR EXCELS/OR, MN 55331 RRENT RESIDENT ~o ORIOLE AVE CELS/OR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3980 COUNTRY OAKS DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6781 COUNTRY OAKS RD EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 IRRENT RES/DENT 50 ORIOLE AVE CELS/OR. MN 55331 CURRENT RES/DENT 4000 COUNTRY OAKS DR EXCELS/OR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6750 COUNTRY OAKS RD EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 JRRENT RESIDENT 70 ORIOLE AVE :CELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 4010 COUNTRY OAKS DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6780 COUNTRY OAKS RD EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 JRRENT RESIDENT 80 ORIOLE AVE :CELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3931 COUNTRY OAKS DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2730 ORCHARD LN EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 JRRENT RESIDENT 41 ORIOLE AVE :CELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3941 COUNTRY OAKS DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2670 ORCHARD LN EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 JRRENT RESIDENT 29 ORIOLE AVE :CELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3961 COUNTRY OAKS DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2660 ORCHARD LN EXCELS/OR, MN 55331 JRRENT RESIDENT 40 COUNTRY OAKS DR :CELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RES/DENT 3981 COUNTRY OAKS DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2511 ORCHARD LN EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 JRRENT RESIDENT 50 COUNTRY OAKS DR :CELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3991 COUNTRY OAKS DR EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2521 ORCHARD LN EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2800 TANAGERS LN EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2720 SANDPIPER TRL EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2821 TANAGERS LN EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2821 NORTH MANOR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2730 SANDPIPER TRL EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2921 WASHTA BAY RD EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2831 NORTH MANOR EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2740 SANDPIPER TRL EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2911 WASHTA BAY RD EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2820 TANAGERS LN EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2750 SANDPIPER TRL EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2901 WASHTA BAY RD EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2830 WASHTA BAY RD EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2800 SANDPIPER TRL EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2851 WASHTA BAY RD EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2950 WASHTA BAY RD EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2810 SANDPIPER TRL EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2841 WASHTA BAY RD EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2851 NORTH MANOR RD EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2820 SANDPIPER TRL EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2831 WASHTA BAY RD EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2930 WASHTA BAY RD EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2851 TANAGERS LN EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2821 WASHTA BAY RD EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2920 WASHTA BAY RD EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2841 TANAGERS LN EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2840 TANAGERS LN EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2700 SANDPIPER TRL EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2837 TANAGERS LN EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2850 TANAGERS LN EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 ,RENT RESIDENT o ORCHARD LN ~ELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6320 MINNEWASHTA WOODS DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 RRENT RESIDENT .0 ORCHARD LN ::ELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2731 SANDPIPER LN EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 RRENT RESIDENT 30 ORCHARD LN CELS/OR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2741 SANDPIPER TRL EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 iRRENT RESIDENT ~o ORCHARD LN CELS/OR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6350 M/NNEWASHTA WOODS DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 JRRENT RESIDENT 41 SANDPIPER TRL :CELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RES/DENT 6340 MINNEWASHTA WOODS DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 JRRENT RESIDENT 31 FOREST AVE (CELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2751 SANDP/PER TRL EXCELS/OR, MN 55331 JRRENT RES/DENT 11 ORCHARD LN :CELS/OR, MN 55331 CURRENT RES/DENT 6361 MINNEWASHTA WOODS DR EXCELS/OR, MN 55331 JRRENT RESIDENT 31 ORCHARD LN (CELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6355 MINNEWASHTA WOODS DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 JRRENT RESIDENT '21 SANDPIPER TRL <CELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6351 MINNEWASHTA WOODS DR EXCELS/OR, MN 55331 JRRENT RESIDENT 110 MINNEWASHTA WOODS DR <CELS/OR, MN 55331 CURRENT RES/DENT 6349 MINNEWASHTA WOODS DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6347 MINNEWASHTA WOODS DR EXCELS/OR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6345 MINNEWASHTA WOODS DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6341 MINNEWASHTA WOODS DR EXCELS/OR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6331 MINNEWASHTA WOODS DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6321 MINNEWASHTA WOODS DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2731 ORCHARD LN EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2671 ORCHARD LN EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2661 ORCHARD LN EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2651 ORCHARD LN EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2641 ORCHARD LN EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6320 FOREST CIR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2701 PIPER RIDGE LN EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 4021 LESLEE CRY EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6330 FOREST CIR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2722 PIPER RIDGE LN EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 4001 LESLEE CRY EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6340 FOREST CIR EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2742 PIPER RIDGE LN EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3941 LESLEE CRY EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6350 FOREST CIR EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2762 PIPER RIDGE LN EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3931 LESLEE CRY EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6360 FOREST CIR EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2727 PIPER RIDGE LN EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3921 LESLEE CRY EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2791 PIPER RIDGE LN EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2782 PIPER RIDGE LN EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3911 LESLEE CRY EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2771 PIPER RIDGE LN EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2792 PIPER RIDGE LN EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3901 LESLEE CRY EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2751 PIPER RIDGE LN EXCElSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 4051 LESLEE CRY EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3881 LESLEE CRY EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2731 PIPER RIDGE LN EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 4041 LESLEE CRY EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3871 LESLEE CRY EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2711 PIPER RIDGE LN EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 4031 LESLEE CRY EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3861 LESLEE CRY EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 RRENT RESIDENT ,1 LESLEE CRY CELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 4020 LESLEE CRY EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 4000 CRESTVIEW DR EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 RRENT RESIDENT 30 MINNEWASHTA PKY CELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 4011 CRESTVIEW DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 4010 CRESTVIEW DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 IRRENT RESIDENT 31 LESLEE CRY CELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3931 CRESTVIEW DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 4030 LESLEE CRY EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 JRRENT RESIDENT 01 LESLEE CRY :CELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3921 CRESTVIEW DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 4040 GLENDALE DR EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 JRRENT RESIDENT 100 LESLEE CRY <CELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3911 CRESTVIEW DR EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 4011 GLENDALE DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 URRENT RESIDENT ~1 0 LESLEE CRY XCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3901 CRESTVIEW DR EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 4001 GLENDALE DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 JRRENT RESIDENT 120 LESLEE CRY <CELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3900 CRESTVIEW DR EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3931 GLENDALE DR EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 URRENT RESIDENT 330 LESLEE CRY XCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3910 CRESTVIEW DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3921 GLENDALE DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 URRENT RESIDENT JOO LESLEE CRY XCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3920 CRESTVEIW DR EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3911 GLENDALE DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 URRENT RESIDENT J10 LESLEE CRY XCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3946 CRESTVIEW DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3901 GLENDALE DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3860 LESLEE CRV EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3820 MAPLE CIR EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3920 GLENDALE DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3850 LESLEE CRV EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3830 MAPLE CIR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3930 GLENDALE DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3840 LESLEE CRV EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3840 MAPLE CIR EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3940 GLENDALE DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3830 LESLEE CRV EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3850 MAPLE CIR EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2461 64TH ST W EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3820 LESLEE CRV EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6641 MAPLE DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2471 64TH ST W EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3810 LESLEE CRV EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 4101 GLENDALE DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2449 64TH ST W EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3800 LESLEE CRV EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 4020 GLENDALE DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6340 64TH ST W EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3811 GLENDALE DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 4010 GLENDALE DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2445 64TH ST W EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3821 GLENDALE DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 4000 GLENDALE DR EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2444 64TH CIR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3810 MAPLE CIR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 3910 GLENDALE DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2446 64TH CIR EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 RRENT RESIDENT :1 64TH ST W ::;ELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6200 CYPRESS DR EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 RRENT RES/DENT )1 CYPRESS DR :::;ELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2971 WASHTA BAY RD EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 RRENT RESIDENT ,1 CYPRESS DR CELS/OR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2931 WASHTA BAY RD EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 RRENT RESIDENT ~1 CYPRESS DR CELS/OR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2951 WASHTA BAY RD EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 RRENT RESIDENT 31 CYPRESS DR CELS/OR, MN 55331 CURRENT RES/DENT 2961 WASHTA BAY RD EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 RRENT RESIDENT 30 DARTMOUTH DR CELS/OR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 2941 WASHTA BAY RD EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 RRENT RESIDENT W CYPRESS DR CELSIOR, MN 55331 !RRENT RESIDENT 30 CYPRESS DR CELSIOR. MN 55331 IRRENT RESIDENT 20 CYPRESS DR CELSIOR, MN 55331 IRRENT RESIDENT 10 CYPRESS DR CELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6201 FIR TREE AVE EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6230 FIR TREE AVE EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6331 FIR TREE AVE EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6240 FIR TREE AVE EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6321 FIR TREE AVE EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6300 FIR TREE AVE EXCELSIOR. MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6311 FIR TREE AVE EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6310' FIR TREE AVE EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6301 FIR TREE AVE EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6320 FIR TREE AVE EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6241 FIR TREE AVE EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6340 FIR TREE AVE EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6231 FIR TREE AVE EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 PETER J & MARY T KELLER 6760 COUNTRY OAKS ROAD EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6221 FIR TREE AVE EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 MARK W. KELLY KELLY LAW OFFICES 351 SECOND STREET EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6200 FIR TREE AVE EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 CURRENT RESIDENT 6220 FIR TREE AVE EXCELSIOR, MN 55331 fJ!j2~ . ,~ I ~~~@ Toll-Free Reservations 1-800-334-3277 i~U~ tV fA ftu-d kC&CL/ V L/~ /}(;'-'f/~ ~f'i7-i/UJUv (~-Oe (leet, ~-4/)~ fltA.,fJ//'t? u~ ~i ~iuZi, tJ/iJ; ptJh1.i~~p ;L~-f ..i& flt/Lh I/) ~ ~ J7n!~~j,/;,;{ (ldj:;,y. ~fi:[ k.,~ /)-e.'c!/!..i-?L. .;i/)JV Y)J k /~ .)(,v tv1.cvf r.tU/tL J1;.R.. / ~ ~/frp K 'lit) C1Cl-y.<i. ~l"-~ /Lta /. . e e ~.;:fr'\~"" ~.r.1 ?'~ ~~ -1 ~ ;.; ~ ,; . -; , f1 f ..:... ~ __..... J _-.: ~.'""., \'-' r ~ '" ,- ("'7 ......).i ..... ) Iv"'; Crl-Y GF ~l"'-"-.' ....;~:~! November 17, 1997 CITY Of CHANHASSE~ rDJ I5t!iU f? r-H1\ inrc rill - !Jell" ilJl~1I r!I~Ii!, ~lOV 1 9 1997 Nancy Mancino 690 Coulter Drive PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 EHGIMEERIHG DEPT. cc: City Council Dear Nancy, This letter is in reference to safety concerns at the junction of Fir Tree Avenue and State Highway 7. We are currently sending around a petition in hopes to close Fir Tree A venue to State Highway 7 for a number of reasons. 1. Accidents resulting from vehicles from West turning into Shorewood Oaks and vehicles from East turning into Fir Tree Avenue meet head on in the turning lane on State Highway 7. There is only 200 feet between our entrance and Shorewood Oak's entrance. I was informed from the DOT that it should be at least 500 feet and this is not enough space to make quick decision when coming head on with a vehicle. 2. The visibility from the West on State Highway 7 is obscured due to a curve in the Highway and also due to brush and is even worse in the winter months with the accumulation of snow. 3. This will decrease the number of left hand turns off of State Highway 7. Currently there are 8 left hand turns within 1 mile west of Highway 41. I have discussed this with the Depanment of Transponation and they strongly agree that this is not safe. Neighbors, friends andfamily have had close calls in meeting vehicles in the turning lane. It's occurred 3 times for me in the last 6 months and I've heard similar stories from neighbors (attached is a comment that came back with a petition from a resident on Fir Tree Avenue). Our solution could be to take another route, however, if this entrance/exit is not safe it should be fixed or it shouldn't be open at all. Other options in fixing this problem could be "Right turn in _ Right turn out". In reference to the obscured vision would be to continue to clear the brush and snow throughout the year. ~ -~- . \ We (3 residential families) plan to bring this before the city council and I wanted to address this issue with you before this meeting in hopes that you can help us with this safety issue. In our neighborhood currently there are 5 entrance/exits to State Highway Z I know the DOT is planning to close some of them (by the year 2(00) and they agree that Fir Tree should be one closed off due to safety reasons. I thank you for all you do in helping us make this a safe neighborhood. Sincerelf. ,//. // ...frltvz,C/ M-uy.w( Mary Harper 6231 Fir Tree Avenue #401-0538 Attachments t-..... ~ ~ .".. ~ .".. ~ - :: ~ ;... ~ .... - ::: ~ ;;. ~ ~ ~ ~ ;... "- ~ ~ ~ ~ -- \,J ~ .".. - - ~ "- .".. "- .".. ~ Q.,. ~ - - - ... ~ :. ~ ~ ~ &:: '- '- ~ ~ - - - .... ~ :. ~ ~ :: ~ :: ~ ~ ~'- :. ~~ '- ~ t.i: ~ ~&:: """l '- ~ti:: "'::;~ ~~ ..::::: ' .::::\0 :::....: ~ ~ ~..::::: ::~ ~ ., ~ ~ '- ~~ ~ - - - .... ~ :. ~ ~ ~ &:: '- '- ~ ,10" '. Li: ~ ~ ... 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Continued fast reaotion by our polioe department, fire department, and resoue units for residents on Fir Tree. Snow removal vehioles and other large truoks tum around would present a problem. Jean and I definately say ~ to your petition. Sinoerely, -i~_.--", ....-..--.-- /,-:;;- , .,. "";-1 I ~~ / ,~~ ~ti ."~J ,_I __ -=:} 00: Mayor Manoino Counoil Members 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen, }In. 55317 (..,}..(.,c~., /:--"..../~ ..~"~i. !:,' ~~ /) ~,< . (....; /~7'''L.--/C::- . --- ~ toft ~ ~. ... :i ::::- ... .., ~ ~ IO~ ; ~~ $: tt ...z: " " II II .. .~,~~ .',i'''' .",' ."," .. ...r ~~ ~::' ~r .. .. .aIII.aIII ~ .,"" :."...... .,.... .. .. IIii" 1m" Iii~ Lit Lit L ~ ~. ... ... :::l - :::: .., ~ ;s ..., ~ ~ ~~:::- ~ ~ ~ ... .., .., );._'-0:: ... ;::.. 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N ~ ~S; ..., - ,:t 10...,.- ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ N N ~ - w ...,' w ~ . ~ 10...,. ~ ~--.~ S ~ ~ -:: ~ ~ =t. ~ ..., ~ .... ~ - ~~ - ~ - ~ ""'" ~ ~ ~ ....... ~ ~ :::: ~\--....../ ""'" ~::: ~ ~ -:: ~ -:: :t: ~ ~ ::: ::: -. - - - - ~ ~ ::::- ~ ... - Q.. :::- ::; ... ~ eing Fir Tree Ave ... - mailbox:/C% 7C/Program%20FilesINetscapel...-592207294@mrin53.mail.aol.com&number=9 Subject: Closeing Fir Tree Ave Date: Wed, 12 Nov 1997 14:58:04 -0500 (EST) From: FIN4080@aol.com To: chmgr@ci.chanhassen.mn.us CC: FIN4080@aol.com Sir Some of my good neighbors beleave it would be a good thing if the city closed Fir Tree Ave. to hy. 7 . I would like you to know that I am against any proposal that would take away my direct access to my home street. I don't agree with them when thay say its an unsafe intersection. I bel eave the visibility is good both ways and that the center turn lane is working. I think this is more about the kids. I think that the ones that are for this would like to have less traffic on the street so their kids will have a safer place to play. Parents must teach their children that the street is not a safe place to play no matter what kind of street it is. This would also increase the traffic on our other neighborhood streets making their street less safe. this wouldn't be fair to our other neighbors. I do beleave that the majority of the people who live on Fir Tree feel the same way i do. When and if this issue should come up in the Console or any branch of city government I would like you to know it's not a popular proposal. Ave. Thank you William Finlayson 6320 Fir Tree ps any reply would be appreciated. 11/14/979:23 AM mailbox:/C% 7C/Program%20Files/Netscape/Na..471ABA2.6E3@ci.Chanhassen.mn.US&nUmber=31 .( Subject: Fir Tree A veITH 7 Date: Tue, 18 Nov 199708:52:19 -0600 From: Charles Folch <chctyeng@cLchanhassen.mn.us> Organization: City of Chanhassen, MN To: FIN4080@ao1.com CC: chctyeng@cLchanhassen.mn.us Dear Mr. Finlayson The City of Chanhassen has received your comments regarding MnDOT's proposal to close the Fir Tree access to TH 7. Your letter will be forwarded to MnDOT. At this time, no date has been set for a City Council hearing on this matter. It is anticipated that a meeting will be held in January or February. You will be included on the notification mailing list when the City council sets the official hearing date. In the interim, if you should have any further questions or comments on this matter, I would encourage you to contact the MnDOT project engineer Mr. Paul Kachelmeyer at 582-1298. 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City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Drive P,O. Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 553 I 7 ENGINEERING DEPT. Dear Mayor Mancino, Greetings. We recently met with Paul Kachelmyer of MnIDOT. He shared with us six different proposal so far as the proposed Highway # 7 Project is concerned and their effect on Holy Cross Lutheran Church. We want to work with all concerned person, the community and of Course, the Chanhassen City Council. We have had a special congregational committee working for nearly a year to determine the direction of Holy Cross Lutheran church. This Committee has decided we would like to remain where we are geographically. Secondly, we have talked at length about the possibility of selling about 3.5 acres of our land to a developer. We have had at least two proposals and several others interested in this land. Should this land be sold, it would, of course, be returned to the tax role. I have included a sketch of one plan. Finally, we have asked our membership, at least those in attendance on one Sunday, to sign a petition that we would have access to Highway # 7. I enclose a copy of that petition for your information and consideration. We want to work with the City ofChanhassen whenever and where ever we can. We are hopeful that our present access from Glendale could be retained and an entry from Highway # 7 provided for in the master plan. Paul Kachelmyer said an entry from Highway # 7 would have to be a "right turn only entrance and exit", which would be fine with us. Thank you for your consideration. Should you or any member of the City Council want to meet with us, we would like to have that opportunity. Thank you again for your assistance in helping us remain a viable and contributing congregation in the Chanhassen community. /- ~ Pastor: Rev. Robert D. Johnson Home: 612-470-6253 PETITION TO CHANHASSEN CITY Council 11/2/ 97 We the member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church ask that Leslie Curve entrance off of Highway # 7 not be closed. If this entrance must be closed, we ask that a serious consideration be given to providing an entrance into the Holy Cross Lutheran Church property. Address ;,:/~...s: tP).ul~ (JA, 'f2~(I~ / /lt~L, 1/. (( Il ( .5 5 / ..Ji../!.?U.J'>.-I )/..(;.(., e/..i.l.Ji~.:..,.::.." Zip Code Name ....' .' . I ,. /~~~ ~ (-Il]/L fJ:07UldfJ /j,.bC(;/~ j':JI.:z;..o:-iJ ;flf /./ r:~J Q':f'Ji1 . A . I~ ~~ i: aTl &-eeVL- cnost 55f . ' ~ r; ~ foftx.cl51 v..' c..:I:<:sLu~ N N S 'S "3 Cl1v . : 9~~ '7'noil~~J~-,~J.A./ ~S~I'ii , /Q~~" ., " " ., ~;;ft~ ~,~~~J~, - ' v-x.- - d - 1.......11. oS 6 ~ ~ ~~ te.~ \ ;)- r}<J1 4 01-, V.;..v"""r ' ""-' . ' J ~ I 1-dO' 1'1'1'- 0<. i/ ~ !,- ~3...6 f~ ~~ :Jj;A ~f 7$"W""''')-+>t..::IT c "" ""! ;.-\,> {S' J I r ',' ~ lv {k. 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'Y!."ol-O B RECEIVED DEe 24 1997 December 20, 1997 CITY OF CHANHASSE pL.>---> 0 b"\ () I Chanhassen City Council Members 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 J Dear Council Members, I am writing to express my opposition to the closing of the Leslee Curve at Minnesota Highway 7. Here's why I believe this is a bad idea: . The Leslee intersection is safe. It has very good visibility - better than at Minnewashta Parkway. I'm not aware of any accidents at this intersection during my 11 years in the neighborhood - whereas there have been several serious accidents at Minnewashta. . This is an easier intersection to get on to Highway 7 - in part because you don't have to contend with opposing traffic as you do at Minnewashta (on Church Road). During rush hour, the only feasible way to cross Highway 7 is to get on Highway 7 East at Leslee Curve and then turn left at Church Road. . Closing the intersection will force all of the H91y Cross church traffic through the Pleasant Acres neighborhood. In addition to Sunday church services, there are events at the church that occur all throughout the week - including a preschool. All of this extra traffic cannot help but increase danger to kids in the neighborhood. . Closing the intersection will concentrate all of the neighborhood traffic down Glendale on to Minnewashta Parkway, and congest the intersection of Minnewashta and Highway 7 even more. Already there is much less delay to get on Highway 7 at Leslee than at Minnewashta. . In slippery winter conditions, it can be difficult to get up the hill from Minnewashta on Glendale. The Leslee access to the neighborhood is flat. In summary, there does not appear to be any good reasons for closing this intersection, and a lot of reasons for keeping it open! Thank you for your consideration, 7~j),~ ~~ Mark Rogers 3851 Leslee Curve ~ I c"" ". 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J"J7 November 17,1997 CiTy (;r . . \wrl"'-" 'Ii' I "''t.~'-'c.;\j Mayor Nancy Mancino Chanhassen City Hall 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Mayor Mancino, I am writing to urge you to close the entrance to Leslie Curve from Highway 7. This is a very dangerous and unnecessary entrance. In order to turn into Leslie Curve, one must often come to a complete stop to allow the oncoming traffic to clear. The speed of the cars coming from behind would not allow someone to get out of the way should a driver not notice there is a car stopped directly on the highway. Living on Country Oaks Drive and Country Oaks Curve there are over 25 children under the age of 5 who play in the neighborhood. By allowing the entrance to remain open we are inviting more traffic and endangering what was once a quiet and safe neighborhood. All people living in the area can easily reach Highway 7 via .tYIinnewashta Parkway. This route is no longer than the one through our neighborhood. Please do not improve or allow this entrance to remain open any longer than necessary. eny Of CHANHASSfM mf'2~l2g-\inf'2l~ uUGltJLS1/ J/f~ I QI . 105 south fifth street minneapolis mn 55402 612.338.4288 fax 612.373.0195 \:.-",/ (\ 4997 I':...:! 1 ,.1 I EHGlNffRIIffi DEPT. corporate report - corporate report ventures - fact book - directory of minnesota executives _ business plan competition Mary and Peter Keller 6760 Country Oaks Road Excelsior, MN 55331 (612) 470-3951 ~,~--'~rr!'\ ~ '.J'~ ~iJ , ~ 1"r-.7 t' - ' . ,j '.lj l - - ""'" \ ,'~_~ 2...:: ~r'l cr.~, ....",( .....,I-j,-.d,.... November 17, 1997 Nancy Mancino Mayor of Chanhassen Chanhassen City Hall 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Mayor Mancino: I am writing you to let you know we agree with the Minnesota Department of Transportation on the closing of the Leslie Curve entrance to Highway Seven. The entrance is extremely dangerous and an unnecessary entry into the area for both incoming traffic and for the residents of the area. It is a shortcut that routes too much traffic through a highly populated residential neighborhood. A neighborhood that has more than 25 children under the age of five and continually growing. We should all be using Miniwashta Parkway and Kings Road, the feeder streets to our neighborhood. Miniwashta Parkway is especially important to use because it has a designated turn lane, hence a safer entrance. The closing of Leslie Curve will also reroute commuter traffic and construction traffic through both Miniwashta Parkway and Kings Road. Please feel free to call either of us for more input. Thank you for your time and consideration of this issue. Sincerely, 13r J?dY//u! Mary and Peter Keller KELLY LAW OFFICES CITY Of CHANHASSEN m~@~~Wrn[ID Established 1948 MARK W. KELLY WILLIAM F. KELLY (1922-1995) JAN 2- 1998 351 SECOND STREET EXCELSIOR, MINNESOTA 55331 January 16, 1998 ENGINEERING DEPT. (612) 474-5977 FAX 474-9575 Anita Benson City Engineer City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Drive PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Paul Kachelmeyer MnDOT Project Manager MnDOT Metro 1500 West County Road B2 Roseville, MN 55113 Re: Proposed Year 2000 MnDOT Truck Highway 7 Safety Improvement Project from Trunk Highway 41 West to St. Bonifacius _ Resident Comments Dear Ms. Benson and Mr. Kachelmeyer: Having received the letter notice from Charles D. Folch, Director of Public Works, regarding the planned improvements along Minnesota Highway 7 and being unable to attend the meeting scheduled for January 26th at 6:30 P.M., I hereby submit the following written comments. I am a resident of the City of Chanhassen at 6331 Minnewashta Woods Drive. This neighborhood is serviced exclusively by access from Minnesota Highway 7 at Washta Bay Road, Sandpiper Lane and Oriole Lane. It is proposed that Washta Bay Road be closed and that Oriole Lane be limited to right-in/right-out. This would leave the only westbound Minnesota Highway 7 access a left hand turn southbound at Sandpiper Lane. From personal experience, I consider this turn to be dangerous. (My personal preference has been to employ a left turn at Oriole Lane. It may not, in fact, be less dangerous, but it would appear so for the presence of a highway median divider immediately east of Oriole.) The Trunk Highway 7 Corridor Study (executive summary) prepared for the Minnesota Department of Transportation by B.R.W, Inc., February, 1996, notes that the number of accidents along the corridor (Hutchinson to Excelsior) increased as the number of access points increased; consequently. the present proposal to reduce access points through road closures appears to be a logical safety improvement. KELLY LAW OFFICES -2- I do not believe it is appropriate. however. that this entire neighborhood be given no choice but to make a hazardous left hand turn from Minnesota Highway 7 to gain access to their homes. The executive summary notes that right angle accidents were the most frequently occurring single intersection accident types accounting for 36.79% of the total accidents followed by rear end accidents (20.73%) and left turning accidents (12.95%). They note that the left turning accidents percentage for this corridor is "noticeably greater than other similar state highways". It would appear inevitable that if the only a~cess to this neighborhood continues to be a left hand turn off of Minnesota Highway 7. neighborhood residents will be at risk of collision while attempting to turn left off of Highway 7. In short. MnDOT's proposal is half the answer. West 64th Street now needs to be re-opened for motor vehicle travel and access to a new right-in/right-out intersection with Minnesota Highway 41. In this way. those arriving from Minneapolis and surrounding suburbs by way of Highway 7 can turn southbound onto 41 at the controlled intersection and then make a right hand turn at West 64th Street to enter the neighborhood. This would improve safety for this neighborhood of approximately 400 people by removing the need to make as many as 100.000 left hand turns annually at an uncontrolled highway intersection (3 turns per family per day). A copy of earlier correspondence (July 22. 1997) where I expressed concerns regarding this safety issue is enclosed. Sincerely. /--'-L - <:j-j ,./ /' -- / , ~ / -/:-c ~/ . 7 Mark W. Kelly &331 M: IA I'\.t> w~ k+z.- uJOO~S KELLY LAW OFFICES Established 1948 MARK W. KEllY WilliAM F. KEllY (1922-1995) 351 SECOND STREET EXCELSIOR, MINNESOTA 55331 July 22. 1997 (612) 474-5977 FAX 474-9575 Don Ashworth City Administrator City of Chanhassen 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen. MN 55317 Re: MinnewashtaManor/Minnewashta Woods NeighborhoOdAccess Safety Issues Dear Mr. Ashworth: Recently. I moved from Excelsior to Minnewashta Woods Drive. Chanhassen and consequently have become familiar with the traffic congestion and hazards associated With entering this neighborhood on the north side of Lake Minnewashta, a neighborhood accessible only from Highway 7. I have also recently had opportunity to review a ;~~e~~':'r ~~r~~~Qr ~~~ - E~~CU~lV~ Summary prepared ~or the Mmneso e to a or n bv BRVi. Inc.. Februarv 19, 199 . - - That Executive Summary states that the intersections of Oriole Avenue and Sandpiper Avenue currently operate at congested levels during the peak traffic periods of an average weekday. (And, personal experience suggests congested levels during weekends as well.) The report adVises that in regard to accidents. half of the accidents in the studied corridor were intersection or access related. Moreover, right angle accidents were the most frequently occurring Single intersection accident type (36.79%) followed by rear-end accidents (20.73%) and left turning accidents (12.95%). And. the left turning accident percentages is noticeably greater than other similar state highl,vays. vmile proposed highway improvement plans include the elimination of access points and the consolidation of crossings. including a new alignment of Wiltsey Lane and Sandpiper Trail, this Will not remove the need for left-hand turns off of Highway 7 (westbound traffic turning southbound). KELLY LAW OFFICES -2- A reading of the Trunk Highway 7 Corridor Study suggests that the safety of neighborhood residents may improve by creation of a non-left turn access to the neighborhood. This mlght be achieved by reopening West 64th Street and the creation of a right-in/right-out connection at 41. This would eliminate the need for traffic arriving from the east to make a left-hand turn off Highway 7. It would also support the closing of Oriole. which appears to be the most dangerous intersection at which to make a left-hand turn. At one time. West 64th Street connected with Trunk Highway 41. For reasons of with which I am not familiar. that road was closed. The reopening of West 64th Street would. of course. not solve the needs of traffic arriving from the south on Trunk Highway 41. but in all likelihood it would substantially reduce the number of vehicles which must make a left-hand turn off of Highway 7 during peak congested periods. Lastly. while offering an easterly exit/ entrance from the neighborhood. the opening of West 64th Street would not. in and.ofitself. invite additional through- traffic along Orchard as thru traffic would still be best served by the major trunk highways. As City staff continues to work with the Minnesota Highway Department. it is my hope that further consideration will be given to the reopening ofVlest 64th Street. Sincerely, Mark W. Kelly M'W'K/ tas cc: Councilmember Steve Berquist