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03-13-89 PC Agenda i � } � GOIDEN YALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION Golden Va11e Fire Station #3 3700 Go den Val ey Road Monday, March 13, 1989 7:00 P.M. AGENDA I. APPROUAL OF MINUTES - FEBRt1ARY 27, 1989 II. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLAN PUD 56 APPLICANT: - City of Go]den Val]ey tOCATiON: 7800 Golden Valley Road REQUEST: Approval of the Preliminary Design Plan for "Golden Ualley Civic Center P.U.D. No. 56" Which Shows the Locations of Two New Municipal Buildings and Existing BuiTdings an the Ciuic Center Block Along With Related Site Improvements � III. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARTNG - PRELIMINARY PLAT QF RLS - WNITE FtOUSE PROPERTY APPLICANT: City of Golden Valley LOCATION: O1son Memorial Highway Just West of Ottawa Avenue North `REQUEST: ` Approval of the Plat for Registered Land Survey - White House Property iV. ELECTION 'OF:OFFICERS , V: REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL MEETING � 1 � � . � � � . . . l ! . . . � . � . .. . MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY ` PLANNING COMMISSION � February 27, I989 A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. The meeting was called to order by Chair Prazak at 7:00 P.M. Those present were Commissioners Kapsner, Leppik, McAleese, McCracken-Hunt, Prazak, and RusseTl . Commissioner Lewis was absent at the beginning of the meeting. Also present were Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and DeveTopment, and 6eth Knoblauch, City Planner. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 13, 1989 - It was moved by Commissioner Kapsner, seconded by Commissioner McCracken-Hunt, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the February 13, 1989 Planning Commission meeting. II . ADDITIONAL INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - FLUIDYNE - REZONING APPLICANT: F1uiDyne Engineering Company LOCATION: 5828 Olson Memorial Highway REQUEST: Rezone the property at the Northeast corner of Zane Averrue � and Olson Memorial Highway from the Open Development Zoning District to the Industrial Zoning District III . ADDITIONAL INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENT TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN APPLICANT: F1uiDyne Engineering Company LOCATION: 5828 Olson Memorial Highway REQUEST: Change the Land Use Designation on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map from Business and Professional Uses to Industrial Uses These items were introduced by Chair Prazak who asked for an update from City Planner Knobiauch. She explained that the informal public hearing was being reopened because of an incorrect date being given in the original notices to neighboring property owners. While State law does not require both a Planning Commission hearing and a City Council hearing, the City's Ordinance specifies that in rezoning requests public input will be taken by both bodies. Planner Knoblauch then gave a reiteration of the staff report and a summary of the discussion at the earlier informal public hearing. Commissioner Lewis arrived at the meeting. The informal hearing was opened for comment by the public. Jim and Vicky Trettel , � 5802 Olson Memorial Highway, came forward. They own the northernmost of four houses that border the affected property on the east side. They stated that they did not necessarily wish to oppose the F1uiDyne requests, but they had several s � Minutes of the Golden Valley P]anning Commission February 27, 1989 . Page 2 � concerns abo ut the effect of the proposed parking lot on the�r residential property. Primary concerns were a potential decrease in property value, the need for protective landscaping, the potential for squealing tires as cars exit the parking lot, and the means of snow removal/storage in the winter months. The Trettels also wished to see no parking signs posted on the street if and when the lot is constructed. There being no one else present to speak, the public comment portion of the informal hearing was concluded. Development Director Grimes addressed the property value issue by pointing out that the area's long range land use desig- natian is office space, and the greatest likelihood is that at some future date all of the existing properties will be bought up for assembly into an office site. This potential increases the future value of the residential property, and will be unaffected by the presence of an adjacent parking lot. Mr. Doug Frame, speaking for F1uiDyne, addressed the other major concerns. The company would like to retain as much of the existing gradient between properties as possible, which will provide somewhat of a buffer, and he is willing to work with the homeowners on the property landscaping. Ne would be open to reversing the direction of the one-way flow of traffic through the parking lot, which would place the exit at the opposite end where the gradient between properties is greater. The company is also willing to be a good neighbor when it comes to snow removal . Mr. Frame took down the name and phone number of the Trettels, and will be in contact with them. � After some discussion, the Planning Commission determined that there was no reason to reconsider its earlier recommendation in view of the public input. The motion to recommend approval of the Plan amendment and the rezoning stands unchanged. IV. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - WORK SESSION City Planner Knoblauch presented an outline of steps to take in updating the Comprehensive Plan for Golden Valley. Because the existing plan appears to have some major failings, and because there seems to have been a problem with other efforts to update the Plan in recent years, the proposed outline more c]osely resembles the formulation of a new Plan than a simple update of the existing one, This will allow for a major overhaul of key Plan elements where goals and policies are poor]y defined or no longer applicable. There was considerable discussion on exactly what Plan elements shouid be or must be included at this time. Planner Knoblauch will do some additianal research into this question in preparation for the next work session. V. APA CONFERENCE Commissioner McCracken-Hunt and Commissioner Lewis will be attending the conference. Commissioner Kapsner is looking into it. The other Commissioners have declined due to previous commitments. � The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M. S March 8, 1989 � T0: Golden Valley Planning Commission fROM: Mark W. Grimes, Director of Planning and Development SUBJECT: Preliminary Design Plan for Golden Valley Civic Center P.U,D. No. 56 The City of Golden Valley has applied for a P.U.D. for the Civic Center Block. The proposed addition of a new vehicle maintenance building and park maintenance building caused the City to evaluate the legal process by which the City may build additional buildings on the block. It was decided by Council and staff that it would be most appropriate for the City to apply for a P.U.D. The P.U.D. for the Civic Center Block would indicate the location of future and existing buildings and uses on the block. A P.U.D. is appropriate for this block because it involves an area where there are two or more principle structures on a single parcel . The proposed P.U.D. is largely a reflection of the work recently completed by the Civic Center Task Force (CCTF) that started over a year ago. The mission of the CCTF was to come up with a Master Plan for the Civic Center Block and to determine additional improvements that would be necessary to enhance the Civic Center. Later it was decided by the City Council to remodel City Hall which also enhances the need for the Master Plan. The enclosed Civic Center Master Plan is the site plan to be used in the . preliminary design review. On the Master Plan I have highlighted the property line of City owned property. The non-City property on the block is not a part of the P.U.D. although the Master Plan shows how the City and non-City parcels wi11 relate. There are several features on the Master Plan I would like to fiighlight. 1) Building Location There are two new buildings proposed on the Civic Center Block. The park maintenance building witfi police garages will be added to the south side of the public works garage. This building will have drive through access from tfie east and west. The police garage will provide at least ten stalls for police vehicles. The second new building is the vehicle maintenance building northwest of the public works garage. This bu�lding takes the place of the existing garage south of the Post Office on Winnetka Avenue. The Winnetka garage will be removed after the new garage is built. As indicated in the Master Plan, the Post Office wi11 probably be moving in the next several years. The City would hopefully acquire this property now leased to the Post Office. McDonalds would like to stay in their location. There have been discussions with McDonalds regarding exchange of land between the City and McDonalds to provide for a wider pedestrian corridor east of McDonalds. � This would be accomplished by the exchange of a portion of the Miller Sales Building property (owned by the City) for portions of the remote McDonalds � Golden Valley Planning Commission March 8, 1989 , Page 2 � parking lot and the rear of the existing McDonalds lot. McDonalds would then build a larger store and the City would enhance the Civic Center Block. At the present time this is in the very preliminary discussion stages. 2) Timing of Building Construction and Removal . The vehicle maintenance and park maintenance/police garages are scheduled for construction in surr�ner of 1989, In addition, parking lot and drainage improve- ments as shown on the Master Plan would also be done in 1989. Remodeling of City Hall has started with completion in March 1990. The old vehicle maintenance building is scheduled for removal in 1990, As soon as the building is removed, the City will complete the parking lot shown on the same area on the Master Plan. The Miller Sales Building north of McDonalds may also be removed in 1990. This date is tentative due to negotiations with McDonalds and the need to keep a structure for a retaining wall north of McDonalds. 3) Landscaping and Site Amenities The Master Plan gives a general outline of landscaping and site improvements. All landscaping and site improvements will have to be addressed in much greater detail when it is determined which improvements should be made. These detailed � site improvements would have to be approved by the City Council . Unless there were significant changes to the landscaping scheme and site amenities, I would not recommend amending the P.U.D. 4) Drainage and Utilities A drainage plan for the Civic Center Block has been prepared and approved by the City Engineer. All necessary utilities currently serve the site. Recommendation The r�le of the Planning Commission in reviewing the Preliminary Design Plan is to indicate if the proposed P.U.D. constitutes an appropriate land use under the general principles and standards adhered to by the City. The staff believes that the CCTf did an excellent job in preparing the Master Plan and Master Plan Map. This Master Plan has given the City an excellent plan for future develop- ment of the Civic Center Block that is an appropriate land use in this area. Therefore, the staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Design Plan as illustrated on the Civic Center Block Master Plan. Enclosures: 1. Site Location Map 2. Civic Center B1ock Master Plan 3. Site Plan (enclosed separately) 4. Utility Plans (enclosed separately) � 5. Streetscape (enclosed separately) 6. Grading Plans (enclosed separately) .�� , , � + � iaa - .� � �. 8 Gi . • . 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' 1 � � � . 1V1�C +�' n er o c � . � � � a s er an � � � -� � � � � Golden Valle 1V1N � y� � � � � Prepared by Westvrood Professtonai Servlces, Inc. � � 1 ' ' VYestwood Professional Services, Inc. . ,� 7101 York Avenue South Edina,Minnesota 55435 612-921-3303 Brooklyn Park,612-424-6862 CREDITS The Civic Center Block Master Plan has been developed over the period from January 19. 1988 to February 28. 1989. and represents a coordinated effort between all involved groups. CIVIC CENTER TASK FORCE Members: Linda McCracken-Hunt, Chair Mary E. Anderson � Bill Bohnhoff Richard Krahulec � Alternates: Peggy Leppik Jean Lewis David Thompson � � CITY STAFF � Jeanne Andre, HRA Coordinator Mark Grlmes, Director of Planning and Developn�ent Wi111am Joynes, City Manager � Lowell Odland. Director of Public Works PLANNING CONSULTANT Westwood Professional Services, Inc. 7301 York Avenue South Edina. MN 55435 . Tim Erkkila, Profect Manager Anne Deucing. Landscape Architect Dick Koppy, Project Engineer Presented - February 28, 1989 • � � y � Golden Valley Civic Center Block Page i � � CIVIC CENTER MASTER PLAN � NE£D FOR MASTER PLAN The development of the Civic Center Block Master Plan fs a response to the � build-up of several issues aPfecting the block defined by Winnetka Avenue on the west. Golden Valley Road on the south, Rhode Island Avenue �n the east and lOth Avenue North on the north in the City of Golden Valley. The block currently is the site of several ■unicipal uses: the city hall, public safety � building, vehicle ■aintenance building, street garage and utilities garage. There is a need for additional wunicipal space. � Additional uses on the block are the Golden Valley Library. AlcDonald's, the U.S. Post Office and the Miller Sales Building. The last is a building owned by the City and used for storage. � A number of factors led to the study of the block: * Winnetka Avenue traffic problems centered on problems in the . vic�nity of the Post Office and McDonald's. but generally related to the large number of curb cuts on Wfnnetka. * Plans for remodelfng of city facilities on the block, including � the Civic Center and Public Safety buildings; bringing park aaintenance to the block and replacing the vehicle maintenance garage. � * Desire to improve the aesthetics of the block with landscaping and streetscape amenities; increasing the green space if possible and � improving internal pedestrian and vehicle circulation. * Interest aP the Post Office and McDonald's ia iaproving their facilities. � PROCESS T0 DEVELOP MASTER PLAN � A Task Force was formed to oversee the development of a �aaster plan to address the issues confronting the block. Morking with Nestwood Professional Services. � The initial phase of the planning grocess involved collecting and analyzing data related to the various planning components to be addressed: * continuity with overall plans for Valley Square redevelopment � ob,�ectives, * design needs and obfectives of the var�ous uses on the blocks, � including �odel site plans Por new or remodeled buildings on the block, � * parking analysis for city and private uses on the block, � considering shared parking if possible. � � � � Golden Valley Civic Center Block Page 2 � � � * circulation requirements, �` traffic studies including turning nove�ents to nnd from the block, with particular emphasis on reducing curb cuts on the block and providing for the upgrading oP Winnetka Avenue. � Information gathered in these studies Mas used by the consultant to develap a number oP a2ternative plans for the block. These alternatives dealt pri�arily with access points, buiIding place�ents, veh�cular cfrculatfon. parking, special open space aAenities and pedestrian circulation. So�ee of the options � that were considered included elie�ination of uses. no access points on Winnetka, shared parking between uses and incorporating a stor� water pond. � Using the alternatives for discussion. the Task Force selected components from the various plans to develop a single plan to address the nu�nerous issues at hand. During this process. the Task Force tw�ce asked the City Council for direction. The Pirst issue involved retaining public works uses on the block � (rather than moving them out of Valley Square) with reduced outside storage. The second issue involved the fact that there is not enough roon� on the block Por optimal develop�nent of all current uses. Council direction was to retain � the library but seek to locate an alternate site in Valley Square for the Post Office. Due to economic eonsiderations. McDonald's will remain on the block, bnt the city will not seek to provide McDonald's with an opti�al redevelopment �� site. OBJECTIVES OF MASTER PLAN � The master plan developed addressed the following ob,�ectives identffied by the Task Force. � * The Park maintenance garage and Street garage will be attached. The Vehicle maintenance building will be located west of the Street garage. � * Long-term use of the block w�ll include existing and proposed City uses, the Library and McDonald's. (The Post Office will ren�afn teaporarily. ) � * The ability for vehicular traffic to cut through the site xi21 be eliminated. � * Maintenance uses (public works) will be separated from other civic uses except as required !or routes to fuel Pire trucks. * Private and public parking will be separated. � * Curb openings on Winnetka Nill be reduced. j * Plant.ings and green space mill be added around and under the water � tower, still allowing for ■aintenance of the water tower. � * The police garages will be individual and attached to the aew � parks building. � � ` � Golden Valley Civic Center Block Page 3 � ' � * "Green" paving will be considered as a paving �aaterial near the Public Safety building and near the �vater tower to ■inimize per�eanent paving ot rarely used areas. � MASTER PLAN COMPONENTS � On the 1Naster Plan. City uses comprise the aafority of the site. The Hennepin County Library remains in the northwest corner. The Post Office tesporarily remains on the block. but space has not been set aside to provide for its � future expansion on the block. It is assuaed that McDonald's will remain on the block; negotiations are currently underway to exchange land with McDonald's, providing them with a single parcel and providing the City ■ore � land Kest of the proposed vehicle naintenance building for an inter�or pedestrian walkway. The Master Plan is Exhibit A on the following page. i Winnetka Avenue Improvements 1 Winnetka Avenue improvements have been ant�cipated in the provision of a 100' R.O.W. This could acaommodate either a five-lane design or four lanes with a � wedian. An additional 17' of street R.O.W. is taken from each side oP Wfnnetka Por this feature. City Maintenance Operations �� The new Parks Maintenance Building is attached to the Streets building. The Vehicle Maintenance Building is relocated directly to the west of the Street Maintenance Building. The fuel tanks and pumps remain in their present ' , locations. The police garages are included as a single building attached to the south side of the new Parks Maintenance building. A reduced amount of � exter�or storage of �aterials and equipment is proposed in the area north of • the Puhlic Utilities building. Parking a The library� McDonald's and the City have separate parking areas. Some City uses share parking. Employee parking for City Hall is located in a separate area to the north: The main visitor parking is proposed east of City Hall. These lots could be linked and the City access to Wfnnetka would then be eliminated. Emergency parking for firefighters is provided in the area east t of the Public SaPety building with access from Golden Valley Road. This could � be only a grass area plowed in winter. U1tiAately a "Green" paving is proposed if there is a problep aith the grass nethod. � Pedestrian Circulation A walk system is provided along Winnetka Avenue and Golden Valley Road with � corner crossings. An iaterior walk system is also provided with connections to all uses on the site. ' No •id-block street crossings are encouraged. � Landscape Amenities � The proposed landscape design will include an identity system and plantings at � � . � , lbth Avenue North \ NOt@S' � ( .- ,, � � - � . �� . � � , ..-� i � I � i"�• � �!', I New 6'Conerete � � �Sldewaik With � ; : ' ' _ � 1 , 8oulevard Troes �;.� i;, ` , � � � ' I � 7tN Gratea I �� , c � In 13'Sidewalk With u�eu�r � Sp�ciai Pavin9 Edge- I � Q + _ f � � ws�K ' 1 �� ; . UTILRtES �� - . - _ . I ' e y .� I r ♦, � i '�� 7 ! , . /' �¢ r�, _ I I ` ' 1'i� � , �! ��7 ;�.,i��il � . � �' - 5,,;/� : YEN�CIE � -'— _—.� )'-/��' YAINT. 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' i � . - �Evsrgreen Shrub I I enr�uu � 1 ,. d And Fiower Plant(ng � i r � •�� Ao� •Sculp2u►e/MonumeM �vT\\cy /Signage I 1 Go�de tio Area ��wo�.e •Tables .'o"�° - � •Speciai Paving � " •Saeen Plantin s � ..�� / / ' �i w.�� \� 7�'NG � C^ � ' � - . � �'W ^ I� ,� __ •� ...�� _ � Country Gub Drr c �� i� i r-,1 1 - r: � I� � war.wan se.i.:r-�� # o�rc:��.�w.� � »�� MqITN � . � ' . . � . . � LJ `u �� Civic Center Block 1Vlaster Plan '►�►� � Golden VaUry, MN _ ,___,� EXHI BIT A � , j � . . O. . O � . CENTRAL - � WAoER TOWER ° AMENITY � o � � ° � _ �u�,,NG� � � ��y • �-s � • • � • � �� ! �� • ' � - �� • � o� • CITY HALL � i � � � o� � � °C • Or c� • � Jj 4 � � tt � � �" • z � w � � v • � - � .� GOLDEN VALLEY � ROAp � � . �� _ , MASTER p so } - �AN AMENDMf , __ e v u.r ` � � Golden Valley Civic Center Block Page 4 � � �ea,�or arrival points. Buffer�ng will be added where needed. Corridor treatment will define an edge and complement the pedestrian walkways along � Minnetka Avenue, and Golden Valley Road. Within the site, landscape aaienities, such as; sculpture, a water teature� shaded seating. and picnic tables will be studied. Plantings and green space will be added around the water tower. � Site Grading and Storm Sewer � In order to accommodate the proposed new buildings and parking layout� significant regrading �s required to set appropriate elevations far the new buildings and redirect stor� Kater previously drained on the parking aurface to a catch basin in the northNest corner of the City property. An underground � storm drainage systen� replaces the surface drainage. Although the increased green area w�ll actually reduce surface runoff. an underground sedimentation system will be installed to re�ove solid materials fro�e the storm water. � Master Plan Amendment � After the plan was developed. further input to the plan brought about two additional changes to the plan. The first involves the changed orientation af the front entry for the re�aodeled Civic Center. After remodeling, the �ain entry will be at' the lower level �rade facing east. In order to provide for �� the change in grade of the entry and far landscaping suitable for a �aain entry, the �aedian between the Civic Center and Public Safety Building is eliminated. The second change is to accommodate refueling of the underground � fuel tanks. The curb line has been placed closer to the tanks and the drive area increased to allow passage of vehicles during refueling. These changes are shown in Exhibit B. � STREETSCAPE PLAN � After accepting the main concepts of the �aaster plan. the Task Force proceeded to further define specific co�ponents oP the plan related to its implementation. These ele�ents are the structural and aesthetic components of ; the plan which determine the cost of i�plea�entation. The notes at the side of ithe Master Plan identify the �ain components Nhich are described below (Exhibit A) . � Certain elements have been used throughout the B1ock to create a sense of continuity. One of these is �asses of vegetation, primarily ornamental deciduous trees and over-story decfduous trees that allow visibility at the � ground plane. Another untfying element is the use of a spec�al paving ■aterial. Precast concrete pavers have been reco��ended as a pedestrian walking surface or as an � edger to a walking surface throughout the block. � Lighting will also lend continuity to the Block. A ta11, 25 foot + street � lighting system wi13 be used for lighting along streets and parking lots. In addition, it is recommended that a shorter. 12-15 foot pedestrfan scaie iighting system be used along interior tvalkways and areas intended for � � • � Golden Valley Civic Center Block � Page 5 � peaestrfan use. The lum�naire that has Deen proposed is an eclectic lantern style, such as the Sterner brand Gothic �odel. The light post may be a wetal � pale to match the luminaire or of a waterial to natch other street furniture on the Block. Street furniture such as benches, flower planters and trash receptacles can � also be used to provide continuity throughout the block. Durability and a feeling of warmth were the grimary considerations in choosing concrete as the ■aterial for the street furniture. The concrete is proposed to have an � exposed aggregate texture in a warn ¢olden or reddish tone, such as products available tron� Alpha Precasts or For� Products. The benches would. have a concrete framework with wooden slats for the backrest and seat. � The elements of the Streetscape Plan are illustrated in Exhibit A and described below. For description and listing purposes, thc block has been divided into the following sub-areas. However, this divfsion is not intended � to suggest phasing, and construction of a portion of one of the sub-areas is always an option. � Arrival Corners The northwest. southwest and southeast corners of the Civic Center Block are felt to be the primary arrival points of the Block. To highlight these �� corners, the treatment proposed includes an area of special paving, flowers and low shrubbery and an identifying ■onument, which could be a sign or scu]pture. Pedestrian scale lighting may also be included. Each corner � treatment would have a background of a deciduous tree �aassing. The northeast corner is not felt to be a ma�or arrival point, but could still be reinforced with low shrubbery and a deciduous tree Aassing. � Winnetka Ave. Corridor The edge of the block fronting on Winnetka Avenue is proposed to be given � urban treatment. A wide sidewalk beginning at the curb (no grass strip) will be provided in which are placed trees in tree grates. any signage and street lighting, trash receptacles and possibly benches and planters. This walkway � should be at a minimum 11 feet �vide and could be edged with the special pavers. Central Amenify � A central amenity is proposed for the area immediately east of the water tower. It is envisioned as a passive seating area with tables and benches. � walkways of special pavers. flower planters. and a water feature. This area is ringed by low berms and deciduous trees to provide bufPering fram nearby parking areas. Thfs amenity does not involve the water tower. The only � proposed ia�provements to the water tower include removing bituminous and sodding the area beneath. while still providing a splash block below the drain � and a vehicular access to the south side of the tower. � Rhode Island/Tenth Ave. Corridor In order to create a pedestrian walkway system that encircles the entire � � • � Golden Valley Civic Center Block Page 6 � � Block, a new sidewalk �s proposed that runs from the southeast corner of the block along Rhode Island Avenue and Tenth Avenue to the northwest corner of � the Block. Some new corridor tree planting is proposed as well as some transplanting of existing trees to �pake room for the sidewalk. Central Corridor � A walkway through the interior of the block is proposed to facilitate intra- block usage. This corridor is an 8 foot wide walkway beginning at the � southern end of the Block between City Hall and Public Safety and extending north through the central amenity, past the public works buildings. and library and connecting to the trail at the 10th Ave. N. The special pavers cauld be used as an edging along this walkway. Continuing the paver edges across � driveways Kould help define the corridor. The mid-section of the central corridor is difficult to plan for, due to the � uncertainty of McDonald's plans. If McDonald's completely redevelops thelr site, the entire area can be regraded to eliminate the existing steep bank dividing the east and west sides of the Block. It is hoped that a land swap � can be coordinated at that time which would entail trading the Miller sales building lot for the back of the existing McDonald's lot and part of McDonald's remote parking Iot. If this can be accomplished, a central corridor could be aligned in an open park-like setting with a curvilinear i� walkway, tree massings and pedestrian scale lighting. There Nould be room to � expand the paved area at various points along the walk�vay to accommodate benches and flower planters. � However, until this land swap occurs, a temporary or interim walkway could be built that runs along the base of the existing steep slope and the edge of the proposed public works parking lot. � This walkway would probably be on2y six feet wide and aould not include any spec�al amenitfes or tree planting. A stairway from this rvalk could be constructed of lu�ber, conerete or tiabers to provide access to McDonald's. � The segment of the central corridor past the library could coincide with the � existing sidewa2k east of the building. Ideally, any special pavers used in the other segments of the central corridor would also be used in the library segment for purposes of visual contlnuity. i Reclamation of McDonald's Parking Lot 1 If the land swap occurs as previously described, a portion of the McDonald's � ' remote parking lot can be reclaimed for an extension of the park-like at�osphere of the central corridor. It could include a sidewalk connection from Winnetka to the central corridor and aassings of deciduous trees. � City Hall � The renovation plans for City Hall call for the a►ain entrance to be moved from � the south to the east side of the building, leaving only an esployee exit on the south side. This provides the opportunity for a passive outdoor space , � � . - � Golden Valley Civic Center Block , Page ? � � south of the building that could include a paved area with tables and seating. Additional aasses of deciduous trees are proposed on all sides of City Hall. � Individual Buildin¢ Signage In addition to the Block identificatton of the three corners described above, � the City �ay also wish to individually identify each ■unicipal building. A simple, uniform signage could be utilized for thls purpose, such as the post and panel systeA �anufactured by Charleston Industries, Inc. � � � � � � . � � � � � � � � , � � � . � Golden Va11ey C�vic Center Block � Page 8 � COST ESTIMATES � Streetscape The cost estimates for the Civic Center Block site a�enities have been dfvided into sub-areas to accoma�odate phasing plans. These sub-areas include Winnetka � Avenue Corridor. Special Corner Treateents. City Hall. Central Corridor, the Reclai�eed McDonald's Parking Lot. Central A�enity, Rhode Island/ 1Oth Avenue Corridor. Public Works, and Public Safety. The items .included in each area � estimate are Iisted. Some optional and variable iteas have been called out separately. Site grading. paving, utilities and sodd�ng are in the Paving and Utilities Estiaate. Any ■ention of specifics such as waterials. colors, finishes, dimensions, etc. . in the Streetscape Plan are only suggestions and � are sub,�ect to refinement at the ti�e of detailed construction p2ans. � 1. WINNETKA AVENUE CORRIDOR $ 43,870.00 Includes: Sidewalks w/pavers. Tree Grates, Plantings � 2. SPECIAL CORNER TREATMENTS Includes: Sculpture. 3 locations 30,OOO.QO * Plantings and Pavers: S.E. Corner 9.100.00 S.W. Corner 9,100.00 �� N.W. Corner 9,574,00 N.E. Corner 4.380.00 � S 62,154.00 * Cost is highly variable. � 3. CITY HALL Includes: Sidewalks, Patio pavers, Tab2es w/benches, g 44,475.00 Trash receptacles, Pedestrian Lighting, � and Plantings 4. CENTRAL CORRIDOR � A. City Hall Se¢ment Includes: Sfdewalk with speclal pavers, $ 34,255.00 Pedestrian Lights, Plantings � B. Library Se�nent Includes: - Replace Library Sidewalic and S 5,310,00 add special paver edges 1 - New segeients of stdeaalk Mith S 16.740.00 pavers, Pedestrian lighting and � Plantings � C. Temporary Se�nent Includes: -� Sidewalk. Stairs and Handrafl S 9.050.00 � Concrete or Ti�ber) and Handrail � � . , � Golden Valley Civic Center Block y Page 9 �� 5. CENTRAL AMENITY Includes: - Concrete, Special pavers, $ 63,150.00 � Tables, Benches, Trash, Pedestrian lights, Planters, and Plantings � - Fountain S 18.000.00 6. RHODE ISLAND/lOTH AVENUE CORRIDOR � Includes: Sidewaik, Plantings and S 25.110.00 Transplantings 7. PUBLIC WORKS � Includes: Sidewalks, Pedestrian lightfng $ 15,540.00 and Plantings � 8. PUBLIC SAFETY InCludes: Grasscrete $ 4,000.00 � 9. INDIVIOUAL BUILDING SIGNAGE SYSTEM Includes: Installation of six post $ 4.200.00 and panel signs (panels 60"x12". aluminum or lexan) � Subtotal 5345,854.00 � i5� Engineering. Administration S 51,878.10 � 10A� Contingency S 34.58b.40 � Streetscape Subtotal 5432.317.50 Future Streetscape � 1 . CENTRAL CORRIDOR - FUTURE SEGMENT Includes: Sidewalk with special pavers, Pedestrfan S 62,730.50 � lights, Plantings, Benches. Trash Receptacles, Planters 2. RECLAMATION OF MCDONALD'S PARKING LOT - FUTURE � Includes: Plantings and Sidewalks S 9.420.00 Subtotal S ?2.130.50 � 15� Eng�neering� Administration S 10.819.58 10x Contingency S 9,213.05 � � Future Streetscape Subtotal 3 90,163.13 � � � , ' � Goiden Valley Civic Center Block : Page 10 Paving and Utilities � The cost estimates for Civic Center Block grading, paving. sodding and utilities are ite�ized here. They are not separated out by sub-area, since changes in one area also changes work in other areas. Essentially. the storm sewer system ■ust be installed in its entirety. Cost estiwates for site � amenities are on another (separate) estimate. � ITEM QTY UNIT COST TOTAL Common Excavation 12,300 C.Y. 51.50 � 18,450 � Bituminous Removal 18.500 S.Y. 1.00 18.500 Gravel Removal 1.080 S.Y. 4.00 4,320 � Concrete Removal 1,380 S.Y. 4.00 5,520 � Curb & Gutter Removal 4.500 L.F. 4.50 20,250 Curb & Gutter Disposa2 Offsite 1,600 C.Y. 4.50 7�200 Bituminous Etestoration 11.920 S.Y. 3.50 41.?20 � Curb & Gutter 4,605 L.F. 6.50 29,932 Restoration Sodding 18.7Q0 S.Y. 3.00 56.100 � Seeding .4 AC 1.350.00 450 � Retaining Wall 1,800 S.Y. 10.00 18,000 6" C1. V Base 2,500 S.Y. 3.50 8�750 � Demolition-Miller Sales 5,425 S.F./2 floors 2.90 S.F/floor 26.125 Demolition-City Bldg. 6,780 S.F./1 lloor 2.50 S.F./floor 16�950 � 12" CL. V. RCP 170' 17.50 2,975 � 18" CL. V. RCP 560' 21.20 11,872 Catch Basins 4 1,000.00 4.000 � Catch Basin MH's 2 1,000.00 2,000 � Manholes 3 1.000.00 3.000 1 1 � � Golden Valley Civic Center Block Page il •� � ITEM QTY UNIT COST TOTAL � 8' Diameter MH 1 5�000.00 5,000 (with akimmer device) Lighting, Parking Lot 4 2,500.00 10,000 � Subtotal 5311,114.00 # 15x Engineering. Ad4lnistration 46,667.10 � 10� Contingency 31.121.40 � Pavi and Utilities Subtotal 388 892.40 n8 S . � Cost Summary These cost estimates are intended to reflect the general values of various j elements of the •aster plan and streetscape in 1989. The timetable for t construction has not yet been detersined. When and how much of the Master � Flan is implemented at one time Mill affect the costs of the project. � Cost Estimates - Total y � Streetscape Subtotal 5432.317.50 � Future Streetscape Subtotal S 90,163.13 � Paving and Utilities Subtotal 5388,892.40 GRAND TOTAL 5911.373.03 ! � � � � � � � � March 8, 1989 .� T0: Golden Va11ey Planning Commission FROM: Mark W. Grimes, Director of Planning and Development SUBJEGT: Preliminary Plat of Registered Land Survey for the White House Property - City of Golden Valley, Applicant In order for the City of Golden Valley to obtain right-of-way for the realign- ment of the frontage road near the White House, the White House property must become a Registered Land Survey (RLS). The property is currently owned by Norman Kerr. Mr. Kerr has agreed to give to the City Parcels A, B, D and E. Parcels B and D will be right-of-way for the realigned frontaqe road. Parcel A will become open space and Parcel E will be Highway 55 right-of-way. Parcel C is the future location of an office building proposed by Mr. Kerr. In exchange for Parcels A, B, D & E, Mr. Kerr will be given an equal portion of City property shown in blue on the attached frontage road plan. This City owned property will be added to Parcel C. At a later time, Parcel C of the RLS and the City owned property that will be given to Mr. Kerr will have to be consoli- dated. The attached RLS was prepared by the City as part of an agreement with Mr. � Kerr. He said he would agree to the land trade if the City would prepare all necessary surveys and legal documents. Because the White House is registered property, the RLS had to be prepared in order to transfer property. The RLS serves as both the preliminary and final plat. Since this property is currently developed and roads and utilities serve the site, the information normally required as part of a preliminary plat is not needed. The RLS has been reviewed by the City Engineer and he finds it to be acceptable. 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