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Res. 8168 Approving Non -Standard Street Design and Parking Restrictions for Ardan Avenue in Area G Page 2 To be eligible to receive state funding for street reconstruction, Ardan Avenue is required to be designed to a stricter set of standards. This includes having designated parking and striping a centerline. Given the residential character of Ardan Avenue, it is likely that on -street parking will still be needed and desired by the adjacent residents. However, on -street parking on both sides of the street does not appear necessary based on the observed number of vehicles typically parked on Ardan. Eliminating one parking lane decreases stormwater management requirements as well as construction costs (by approximately $20,000). The notice sent to property owners on Ardan included recommended options and a feedback portion (see attached). The recommended options by the design engineers and Committee included a parking lane only on the south side of the street, and either an 11 -foot off-street multi- use trail or a combined 6.5 -foot wide concrete sidewalk with 5.5 -foot on -street bike lane. The trail and sidewalk were both suggested for the north boulevard in the notice. Approximately 20 property owners attended the information meeting held during the S/U Committee meeting. In general, support for a sidewalk/bike lane combination or shared -use trail was evenly split. This was also the case for the parking location on the north or south side. A good portion of the input and discussion centered around the impact that a pedestrian/bicycle accommodation would have on the narrower section of Ardan between Eastwood and Long Lake Road. The Committee reviewed the feedback and verbal input at their October meeting and recommend (4-0) a 32 -foot wide typical section with two travel lanes and one parking lane located on the south side of the street (eastbound). Specific pedestrian/bicycle accommodations were not included due to the impact on properties in the narrow section of Ardan between Eastwood and Long Lake Road. Given that the parking lane will have no to little parking the majority of the time, this lane will provide for a shared -use purpose for parking, biking, and walking. Recommendation: Engineering staff and the Streets and Utilities Committee recommend that the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving a 32 -foot wide (curb face to curb face) street design for Ardan Avenue between Red Oak Drive and Long Lake Road. The typical street section includes two 11 - foot drive lanes, a 2 -foot wide reaction zone on the north (westbound) side, and an 8 -foot wide parallel parking lane on the south (eastbound) side. Respectfully submitted Nick DeBar- Public Works Director