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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLEPR_OpenHouse_110608_11x17 Welcome LAKE ELMO PARK RESERVE WEST SIDE ACCESS PLAN OPEN HOUSE June 8,2011 �� vISION LMM Project Goals A S, L. L, a .r E' J- ,�', r�,y '�Ih r v .l• r-' _ ` i! � '�•' .i ',.q i t' '.1 i+01 4 y�i, 4 i'MLrIlk ..r ' =,9+ - '• ' R ,'�: - Kier, ' a`� fZ' '`is�. "' e L<` $% A ._..'. tr I. P t t '• ' °lr6 i 6 'hv (.JIt,« ,�S f , �,' t „y, �.f{�� } r-�Ysr-:A: r ; ' •. .. P'.` i •' � �,-fill. V�.,' 40r k k S .• r h m'= Y .\ '. t •�y;o CSC 1 a, 1 � . .t, _� - m °•` /; ' °P` a ow View along Inwood Avenue looking north toward Stillwater Boulevard View along Inwood Avenue looking north near creek crossing • Establish local trail connections and explore trailhead facility • Consider future planned regional trail connections options on the west side of Lake Elmo Regional Park Reserve • Better integration between County and City trail and sidewalk • Provide safe and convenient access to park from surrounding networks neighborhoods • Incorporate strategies for short and long-term funding of proposed • Promote active living and fitness by expanding opportunities for trail and site amenity improvements non-motorized transportation • Develop phasing implementation strategies based on priorites, • Provide safe connections to nearby neighborhood schools needs and available resources • Establish safe trail and pedestrian crossings of highways and • Provide "user-friendly" amenities such as wayfinding, parking local roadways facilities, rest areas, and landscape enhancements Washington VCounty LAKE ELMO PARK RESERVE WEST-SIDE ACCESS PLAN VN I Regional Trail Context 0 , . •` O DELLWOOD RD N Hwy 9E Re i l •.0 tea MCKUSICK RD N .sue �SI Ga 1 ® I ' ♦�Can•ry College ' . �• ® dP szNO STN FP To Stillwater ► o h � . 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G fNi Murray Htph SChool_ 975 :enturY Cdlege _ C RAVE 3 Tdsl SOld�ti P 3TH VE W P LEGEND ' r•ur•Missing Trail Linkages Existing Local Trails __w I - ' -Existing Regional&State Trails S''' •.• Planned/Proposed Regional Trails Sidewalks Transit Centers AY 110 Park and Ride Lots _ Bus Routes lap \ \ ° , j Schools -Lakes e �• r Parks o so0.375 0.75 15 225 s_ Mile Source:Map edited from Trails and Transportation Map courtesy of City of Oakdale Washington VisfdR County SHIP LAKE ELMO PARK RESERVE WEST-SIDE ACCESS PLAN �]■� Existing Conditions It ^' � • tti� - � _4-way Stop i 1 { ►!"Fl .'. Aol - .. - Gr 't t. -�• Ir = IRight hand i� 'N,' M � * V NR 6 • j t 1.� _ - �.•=M �Turn Lane • -z ' ara. C.�,- -.e- .•,U:`!4 •,4.. rrr1NO � Existing Utility Line , 6 I G p -•+ on East Side -4ice f� �i5everal Dr iveways& �_ 1 • i� I S �.�• "` Access Poi on East Side •, Etc a1.40 MPH Urban Road Section Begins • - Maintenance Entry � / y • �♦ r - - Trail Connection000 �� �� Al 1 'Existing Planned Park Bituminous Trails ` I • - r •Landform favorable for - + - -•s� + r� is pedestrian underpass ,• ••e. �' ~ _., '• ' •� FY. mil'•!. '•'! f � �. f r Y 1 5 T•.,� ` � -�`►./ ^\ ��• ,r, � . '� ,z r '� ��,s��:+�r 1'�ems• ���k � ��.Creek Crossing Rural Road ,r • ,'I .v `�` y� �' Section - .d skti • z` -'- C► Ot s .. ©. ExistingUnlit Line • I � Y � '� I�' ...,� �\, r � -• !z fir=71. � � � � e lit1 t on West Side 1 V , ., r ••r.\ y (^k '` ••. �` k .•e k,. RW 1 35 MPH S 50 MPH 2 way Sto for 15th St N Urban Road Section Y p . ` Existing Trail to School Rural Road Section" [ ' • /~ `y,, �• REe '+A ^S�!-1-� •• ` u .I. E \ `1 sTr+sr N Vf Existing Uti lily Line 35 MPH. _- - C '� 1 nne ••:C _ _* {i.• •� 0n South Side. Rural Road Section ° ` -, 1 ' Planned Connection to Future Park Trails • - i Existing Utility Line rar f on West Side -------- a ,t•` 1 ,r A` 1 l•:.n MYw! .T a+ fE3K_� • _ Park Legend f E.,,,ng Mkng Only Trays I, ,'•�, .� f� i I ••{ • A Illl , •E.r.,ng M.O.Use Trait Ens,ng P.,vW Tr a.L, i E.iM-1 Snap Park dT,aI E.ning RoaJ, A: o ; ,v E.Mng PI—d Road, i ? Existing Trail too O,op,r.ad LgMea Ski Lai Controlled 3 E P,opo,NN.1—T,al Legend '.SchIF ool&Library• Intersection j , f 9 tM�• Y "� EVuo;trun Twi �, :t' �f7•w'1 �.'P..4-1 raonol.-Bar T,I Bikepath/Trail(Existing) CSAH 10, _ ; P,oposed Moulan Bau Aroa _ ,• Ropoud B.unmouz T,ai 0 3.50 300 600 .._.. /•� t r• ;��i�t,, � r .�P,oposM Haag Trail Brwfge FEET Washington Viso& •'vCounty SHIP LAKE ELMO PARK RESERVE WEST-SIDE ACCESS PLAN ��;�� Existing Conditions �,. Inwood Ave. Near Stillwater Blvd., Looking South 26th St. and Inwood Ave. West Side, Looking North Possible Trailhead Location, North Side of Park ,r. �O gpm UMrt 20 le .a Existing Trail along 15th St. in Oakdale Inwood Ave. and 15th St., West Side, Looking North Inwood Ave. Near 15th St., Looking North • 1 . f+ - 15th St. Near Park Boundary, Looking West Possible Trailhead Location, South Side of Park Existing Trail along 1 Oth St., Looking East Washington V&4K County . SHIN LAKE ELMO PARK RESERVE WEST-SIDE ACCESS PLAN V10NI Preliminary Trail Concepts Y' as l^o • Jy -. ...Provide 1 l , At grade Dossing t ' Il► �FS� .. � � � -�. • � ., i, 'f1':Fr� 1y�.��� ,`��!•It .. 6 �n 1. ��• 1 i �f;��'lh 4(� � �p y �� AA OL • �- � c t 6 y- r .'' •r ,�..! Minimize Impacts Where Possible ��h�� .!tpr• j y.t471 ' 1 ' VIP .r fib; 1• ���_ - _ i ��L �-�t1''t�� t•' .. � � �iiL.■.�.1:.�.) 'Create Direct Connection .. .� to Park r - - - - .r., -� ♦, ..paler... .: - 1+� � � -- Traaaaaaaaa)tGonni ctlon I too. mac.'+ Trailhead Location a ,4'} � � , \ ` • Additional R.O.W. - - ded For Possible I Possible Pedestrian Nee = ` ' Underpass to Connect f - ....... r ' Under ass ,Tr ail to Park r, 11 ,�- r oa fir•;,• t J � �\ � � � ,tF � _ Provide Pedestrian (• ,. bridge/culvert for - Creek Crossing Minimize Impacts , ,L -•�y - ` l to Existing ; ^ r / Y ; •S�• % `., ■ Development �` 1 Possible Connection to Local Trails r 1 ~ -'-R • `��` , •• .p. '�1 3• P - b 1 h H ` °• 1AJLv Consider Changing to Provide Safe Crossing • v> ,, i �. 35 MPH Zone (!; Grade Separated or aee 10 , r A At-grade Options 1.T ST ' ' �. � ••.!•� � •_ � -- }1` _ t117�B"wi.'.•at�.YtY�''"r!x!':n`.Mtt'''!• v yy��,,��'• .. 1 .4,"••, ossibleConnection Minimize Impacts, !�` AN - ...f=. -�'• , Trail Cantle t -i` • to Local Trails to Existing _ "- - t \ •-` ,. r ~ Tj - Development '�.- a a ��t - _------ Possible r•d 'r �/- s` ` Trailhead Location- #� ---------- 5 M�.a• ��••tl►�' '"'.` }y, .t•4 ?:> S Add Landscap Park Legend •' e K E.rsr HMn On Trad, w�N`' �� } Buffer between Trail& S Roadway •_•E.aig lAuttRlu Trait T • ��'/\J E,mrgPavedTrait Legend ha &rsrny Sin—iTral 6nlmg Road, O Possible Trailhead Location /V E—Aing Plo:xd i 4-. Potential to Enhance 3 p.oposed L.1i Ski Trad - • Intersection Safety with ? rr --North Entry Trail Concepts Count own Timers Proposed i Lad �• 1 •:• t . ,L/!P:opaed ERuu;trun Tmd South Entry Trail Concepts Propou+f M.Mntaii Bik..T,..A _ CSAH to. - s Q Proposed!Vl u.,n 84.•n,. Bikepath/Trail(Existing) ` k /V Proposed Rnad s •""` /�i Proposed ad.ri s Trai 0 150 300 600 O — �Propo•MHk B�k+,"�T ,I FEET s_il! •fir Washington visoN •'vCounty SHIP LAKE ELMO PARK RESERVE WEST-SIDE ACCESS PLAN �]■� Northern Trail Concepts Segment Al SOUTH SIDE OF STILLWATER BOULEVARD, WEST OF INWOOD ,'• ` s � �` f Opportunities: ` Provide Safe =� • Alignment along south side does not conflict with utility line �t grade Crossing ........ r a Limited property impacts °` ,_�'-_ s �' =r`; _ . f"`-�• 5 ' Provides safer connection to trails heading south to park by minimizing additional crossings of Stillwater Avenue W. � Issues: • ._ cis ' sue' �••; :� � . , .,- t_!. '.`. .�`- '�r`��,,�_ =� .. .P o �,,,.• Minimize Impacts w Drainage ditch and grading impacts where Possible c >. J' �, . .� .. � �' � • � � �`•It , � - a . xQ •�, s', � Segment A2 qok!-• � -r _ •� - ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF INWOOD AVENUE, CONNECTS TO PARK a..� ,.,.,,• •_. ,,_• �_�" �"° • �•+�.r VIA GRADE SEPARATED PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL , * . • Opportunities: _ 1 *, y! • Alignment along west side does not conflict with utility line • Limited property impacts _ +M Z-{reate Direct Connection. �•* _'•'�Y ,' + �s to Park �� -- - Does not require an at-grade trail crossing of Inwood Avenue/ ,y -- •�. � m * ,` � �, � . �� k: Stillwater Boulevard intersection r. g . Issues: On opposite side of the park Tr Crossing to park requires grade separated pedestrian tunnel which is cost prohibitive _ do �► Segment A3 Possible ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF INWOOD AVENUE, DIRECT CONNECTION lTrailhead Location j r 1� 1 / ri ♦ '� TO PARK ago q f Opportunities: Additional R.O.W. o Direct connection to the park (on the same side of road as park) •Needed For Possible +Possible Pedestrian J Underpass !r�, 1Underpass to Connect Issues: 1:4t Trail to Park Property impacts- limited right-of-way and multiple driveway crossings .+, •= n h� Conflicts with utility line _._...��.. • Requires trail crossing at the intersection of Stillwater Avenue and Inwood Avenue • Potential safety conflicts with trail crossing and right-hand turn lane at Stillwater Avenue and Inwood Avenue intersection Washington VCounty "" LAKE ELMO PARK RESERVE WEST-SIDE ACCESS PLAN ��,�I SHIP_ ,•..., Southern Trail Concepts Segment B 1 EAST SIDE OF INWOOD AVENUE Provide Safe Crossing Opportunities: Consider Changing to ., a�; �, g •s ; 35 MPH Zone Grade Separated or Alignment along east side of Inwood does not conflict with utility �" At-grade Options line t; • Connects to Existing Trail along 10th Street 4 1SCH, sT N • Utilizes Existing Controlled Intersection/Crosswalks at Inwood `': — - and 10th rr Choice to continue north along Inwood or turn east following �' '»:• '�•, `� Possible 15th St. .►��' `' I f ," ' tc Issues: �` � yj it ;,�; • • � „ Provide safe crossing at 15th Street _ Segment B2 r�i'� �• t,' �'' _ 4•.� ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF 15TH STREET • _ ..Y :.�:;, Opportunities: Alignment along north side does not conflict with utility line Limited property impacts �` a t• :� �_ ' h, _ Connects to existing trail in Oakdale ,. Issues: Along 55 MPH zone located between 30 MPH and 35 MPH zones Crossing Inwood Avenue (see below) Add Landscape Buffer between Roadway Inwood Ave. and 15th St. Intersection CROSSING OPTIONS r� Grade Separated Crossing: p g: QProvides the safest option rw �: o Landform is not favorable for an underpass ` Potential to Enhance _ e Additional right-of-way needed for pedestrian overpass bridge Intersection Safety with z Countown Timers Cost Prohibitive At-Grade Crossing: -. �ru.•a. ..- :.�c "'�'``` x ' • Provide ADA access _ csnH 10_ _ _ • Consider 4-way controlled intersection Washington V ISION COUnty """ LAKE ELMO PARK RESERVE WEST-SIDE ACCESS PLAN SHIP V 091 Southern Trail Concepts,. Cont. •• ., Possible r Trailhead Location Ah ik Possible Connection Minimize Impacts L. •_.' * to Local Trails to Existing e +� - Developmnt _ t ' " •�J' ��� Possible i i �• Trailhead Location . 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Segment B3 Segment B4 Provide Pedestrian culvert for ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF 15TH STREET, DIRECT CONNECTION TO ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF INWOOD AVENUE, DIRECT CONNECTION briCreekCrossing PARK TO PARK 'y 'r Opportunities: Opportunities: • Along low-traffic load road, 30 MPH zone Direct connection to the park (on the same side of road as park) • Direct connection to the park Utilizes park land , ° • Opportunities to connect to local trails Issues: $ Minimize Impacts Issues: • Limited Property Impacts to Existing ' • Limited property impacts (a few residences are close to the road) • Tree buffer impacts at 15th and Inwood Development • Conflicts in a few places where utility line crosses north Bridge or Culvert Needed for Creek Crossing • Potential conflicts with commercial operations and associated Potential Impacts to Development Signage/Entry Possibieconnection jx , truck traffic to Local Trails ,, .?:ORN T' i Provide Safe Crossing Grade Separated or ►. At-grade Options �tesaan vlM.ilM..t�rrM c° !' 'IT `` t j i Washington V ISION COUnty "� " LAKE ELMO PARK RESERVE WEST-SIDE ACCESS PLAN ;C.., SHIP V 1091 Typical Trail Sections i "5 3 f • CLEAR BITUMINOUS CLEAR SIDEWALK ZONE TRAIL ZONE ROAD • Paved Trail Back of • -j ZONE TRAIL le IL Amwom ROAD R-O-W Multi-Use Trail - Paved Trail in Road ROW �_�..:. � fit; �■ �-.:._ .}�� k.:�r + \\ r Y 10' 3 CLEAR BITWMO'*CLEAR CLEAR BITUMINOUS CLEAR T, ZONE TRAIL ZONE Separated Multi-Use Trails Single Paved Trail Washington 1► ' • PARK RESERVE WEST-SIDE