04-05-2012 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION APRIL 5, 2012 The Engineer indicated that a sidewalk easement will be needed from the gas station and the four residential homes on the south side of the street. A sidewalk easement will also be needed from the property at the southwest corner of Little Canada Road and Edgerton Street. Some right - of -way will be needed from the Church. The Engineer indicated that, otherwise, the project as proposed fits in the existing right -of -way. The Engineer pointed out that the driving lanes will be narrowed and will consist of two 11 -foot driving lanes, two 3 1/2 foot bike shoulders, a sidewalk, and boulevard area. The Engineer indicated that the design plan will be submitted to the County for approval. The Engineer then noted that crosswalks are proposed at intersections. He noted the trail that comes out to Little Canada Road just east of the intersection with McMenemy Road. He indicated that in discussing this with the Council, the Council asked that the Commission comment on a crosswalk location for this trail. It was the consensus of the Commission that the crosswalk occur at the intersection of McMenemy Road, with signage at the trail directing walkers /bikers to this crosswalk. The Commission felt the crosswalk should not be located outside of the intersection. The Engineer pointed out that there is a 5 -foot on- street bike shoulder in this area, so there was adequate room to direct walkers /bikers to the intersection via signage to cross Little Canada Road. The Engineer also noted that the crosswalks from the parking lots across McMenemy Road and Little Canada Road will remain. The Commission agreed, and indicated that people would continue to cross in these locations; therefore, maintaining these crosswalks would enhance safety. Sanders asked about the location for reducing the driving lanes from four to two. The City Engineer indicated that originally the plan was to have this occur closer to the interstate. However, this would require replacement of existing concrete curb and gutter which is a cost paid for entirely by the City. Therefore, it is less expensive for the narrowing to occur further to the east. Maida asked why a standard right -turn lane is not being proposed at McMenemy Road. The Engineer noted that this is due to the location of one of the St. John's Church driveways. The Engineer indicated that a turn -lane would not even he proposed in this location other than to help with the stacking of vehicles that occurs when parents pick up their children from school. The Engineer noted that the turn -lane proposed is about 100 feet in length and should accommodate about 5 vehicles. The Engineer noted that there is about a 6 foot boulevard area proposed between the sidewalk and the street, except in the location where turn - lanes are proposed. In these areas there is about 2 feet of boulevard area. Given the difficulty of growing grass in a limited area such as this, the engineer proposed a 2 foot clear zone of stamped concrete. The Engineer 2