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Res. 8007 Approving Non-Standard Street Design for Edgewood Drive in Area F Page 2 Proposed pedestrian/bicycle accommodations on Edgewood Drive is considered a north-south connection located in the central part and civic center of the city. There is existing sidewalk on Edgewood south of Bronson on both sides of the street extending to the County 10 trail system. There is also existing sidewalks on County Road I east and west of Edgewood on both sides of the street. A sidewalk also exists in the south boulevard of Bronson Drive from Edgewood Drive to Quincy Street. Although pedestrian traffic counts are not available, it is safe to assume that there would be sufficient traffic volume on this street section, as key links to this corridor already exist south of Bronson and along County Road I and Bronson Drive. Constructing accommodations on this segment of Edgewood Drive will complete the connection along this corridor between County Road I and the civic center (City Hall and Community Center) and the many other paths that terminate in this vicinity. The notice sent to property owners on this segment of Edgewood included recommended options and a feedback portion (see attached). The recommended options by the design engineers and Committee included a parking lane on the west side, at a minimum, with a potential parking lane on the east side. Options for pedestrian/bicycle accommodations included either an 11-foot off- street multi-use trail or a 6.5-foot wide concrete sidewalk. The trail and sidewalk are both recommended to be located in the west boulevard. Only three feeback forms were received by property owners along the corridor. Although it is difficult to get an overall preference with such little feedback, support for a sidewalk or trail was split. There appears to be a preference for a sidewalk over the multi-use trail option. In addition, parking on both sides of the street was preferred over the west side only. The Committee reviewed the feedback at their October meeting and recommended (4-0) for the sidewalk option in the west boulevard with parking lanes located on both sides of the street. A typical section showing this recommendation is attached to this report. Recommendation: Engineering staff and the Streets and Utilities Committee recommend that the City Council consider adopting the attached resolution approving a 38-foot wide (curb face to curb face) street design for Edgewood Drive between Bronson Drive (south) and County Road I. The typical street section includes two 11-foot drive lanes, 8-foot wide parallel parking lanes on both sides, and a 6.5-foot wide concrete sidewalk immediately behind the curb in the west boulevard. Respectfully submitted, Nick DeBar - Public Works Director Attachments: Resolution 8007 with Recommended Typical Section Edgewood Drive Design Notice