Agenda - Public Works Committee - 08/17/1999

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PW CASE SUNWOOD DRIVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS By: Steve Jankowski, City Engineer Background: At the August 10, 1999 Council meeting a decision was made to proceed with the construction of Sunwood Drive from Sunny Ponds to T.H. #47. At this time, the plans and specifications are 95% complete and are available for review. It is anticipated that I will be asked to sign the final plan within three weeks. There are several details of the plan with which the Committee may want to have input. I have enumerated these issues below: (2) Crosswalks. There are no crosswalks included in the construction plans at the present time. It would not be difficult for our public works department to add crosswalks afterward, however, they could very easily be added to the project. Staff recommends both Erkium Street and Germanium Street to be reasonable locations for adding crosswalk pavement marking and signage. Trail Locations. The location of a bituminous trail has generated some discussion over the past several months. The plans currently have included an eight-foot bituminous trail located on the north side of the road from C.S.A.H. #5 to T.H. #47. Staff has prepared the attached memo which identifies the relative advantages and disadvantages for locations on both the north and south side. Staff has no strong opinion of which side the trail should be placed or even whether a trail or sidewalk might be placed on both sides. (3) Terrace Trees. The current plans have not included any terrace trees within this project. However, terrace trees could be added to beautify the project. Within time, these trees will provide a degree of visual screening and noise reduction to the 13 adjacent homes. Mature trees lining a roadway also tend to enclose the roadway and reduce speeds. Committee Action: Based upon discussion. Reviewed by: Director of Public Works PW: 08/17/99