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96-1541 ... � r • �r► - � . .t -. . � . . ... � .. R � � � : . . . . . CITY OF ST. PALIL �� (� ,.CO[7NCIL F'ILE Nd. _` �—1�� I �, � �..� �\ , �l � ._ FINAL f3RDER gy 8'ILZ t�iQ. 1�837 VOTING wARD 2 Ia tha 1Katter of impraving Shepard Raed from Randolph Avenue to Jackson Street with � n�w raadway, concrete �urb �nd qutter, storm sewer, right af way land��aping, tree plantinc�, the cUnstruction of pedestrian and bik� traile, e lighting system ar�d all other work nece��ary to camplete ��id impravementa far the �riepard Road Reconstruction Fraject. The following amendments were adopted at the December 11, 1996 City Council Meeting: 1. Design to include bike/pedestrian walkways along riverfront; 2. Design to be specific on stormwater and options brought back to the City Council; 3. Further efforts to link bikes and pedestrians at the RandolphfJames area to the riverfront walkways; 4. Further public hearings at the City Council as design proceeds; 5. Old Shepard Road not be left as a vehicle carrier; 6. Confirm 35 miles per hour throughout the design from Randolph Avenue through downtown; 7. Provide access for Northern States Power; 8. Return to the City Council regarding options for funding; 9. Plan for further traffic calming; 10. Report back to the City Council on other options regarding safe parking; 11. Continued �' efforts to use operational solutions to reduce car/pedestrian/train conflicts. ,� under Preliminary ��rder � � — ` � `1 aFpraved �� '3 , ��5, r The Cauncil af the �'ity of Sr�.int Pa�sl h�� canducte� a publi� he�.ring upQn the abave improvement, due natice thereaf tiaving been c�iven as prescribed by th� �;ity �"h�arter; and WHEI3EAu, The �ouncil haa heard �11 peraone, abjection� and recammendation� pertair�ing ta said propased improvem�nt and r�as fully considered the same; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, Triat the Councii of the City of Saint Paul doe� herelay order that the above-described improvement b� made, and the proper City officers are hereby directed and authorized to praceed with the improvement; and be it F`UR.THER RESt�LVED, That upon the completion of �aid impravement, the proper City bfficers sha21 celculate all �xpenses incurred therein and shall repart the same to the City Counoil in aacordance with Cha�ter 19 of the City Charter. ' COUNGILFERSQNS Rdopted by �cux7cil: Dete��C� P Yea� /� N�y� �' ►�g key Certified Fas�ed by Council Secretery tram �erir� �/ �i rris ` In Favor B� � ard ettman QAgainat �� ur�e Mayor r t � � t Request Public Hearing Date: December 11, 1996 RE 11-s-96 ��—�.5'��-1 F.M.S./REAL ESTATE Date: 11-6-96 Green Sheet Number: 39494 DIVISION � 1 c�$. ontACt Peraon w�Phone Nmnber. ♦rroatav 2 ctsaa ETER WHTTE &JUAN ORTTZ 266-8850 nv,�r�vxrmccroeonasr�cra� •wr.wano. vae�c�umnurn ssw�eca ustbeonCo�dl ab : 11-27-96 TO SET THE DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR 12-11-96 OTAL#OF SIGNATURE PAGES 1 CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) CTION REQUESTED: pprove construction of Shepard Road from Randolph Ave. to Jackson St. '�"'^tO"�W°'�'�''� ERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACfS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWIIVG: ew�m+�co�oN �. �T�r► . Has the persotd8rm ever worked under a contract for thb deparhs�T YES NO ava.Q.�cc coeamnox . Has this penon/8rm ever been a City employee? YES NO co co�o�nrrd . Does thia person/Mn possesa s a1dD not nornullY P��Y a lafn all YES answen on a se rate sheet snd attach. PORTS WHICH COUNCIL OBJECTIVE? Sewer Se aration COUNCIL WARD(S� 2 DISTRICT PLANNING COUNCIL 9 Rt 17 IATING PROBLEM,ISSUE,OPPORTUNTTY(VVIw,What,When,Where,WhyY): o continue construction of the new portion of Shepard Road, a Final Order appoving the work is needed. VANTAGES IF APPROVED: aid project will continue as scheduled. ISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: emporary traffic disruptions due to construction. ISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED: ajor portions of this project are completed, to discontinue would not be advantageous. OTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION: $18,075,000 �ST/REVENUE BUDGETED(CIRCLE ONE) YES NO DING SOURCE: ACTIVITY NUMBER: ANCIAL INFORMATION:(EXPLAII� Municipal StRte Aid $16,267,500 Capital Improvement Bonds $ 1,8Q7,SQ0 . r. :�•�: . � , � • . , • � � . • r � • . , . . � . .� � ��r ��. ,�y� .a�%.�a ,1 S ' ±�i` f a a � /�.: �� .z�. � f�l't�s b ' Cl � � � > �z � % �r, �� .c � �+/f r� B '�� f'S' �z f Y /� �,\�ft�a�4 ��. � .,�,';��r� ,.: i�' �f �',�i�� '� � '��, �i ,� a i- Y� � � � %i �, .� ,��-� r;i;A/ ' ` r � � • a u� t "s .� ; 7�i `�� = '� w�.��a�� > . 3 i, i�� ' . , � �;.;�no ;n ,,, , .. . ` �r .�,� �. �!3�;��s� � .._ ��6 � a I ma � . , �, ..., <= �� .�i �s� � �,�r r �� ; x �-- ,,,,,� z �,, h-ss�.. s`d v "ysr . � 4' �,�'� Yr �e',� �. 1 .s r� „s ,::' ��..: �� ;, �'u�'`? 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PAUL FII.E NO. PRELIMINARY ORDER gy �� _�5�� FII.L NO. 18837 WTING WARD 2 In the Matter of impraving 5hepard Road from Rendolph AvEnue to Jackson Street with a new roadway, cancrete curb and gutter, storm �ewer, riqht of way land�c.a�ing, tree planting, the construction of pedestrian and bike trails, a lighting system end sll other work nece�9ary to camplete �ai� improvEmenta for the 8hepard Road Reconstruction Project. The Council of the City of Saint Feul haviiig r�c�ived the repart of the Mayar upon the ubove improvement, and having coneidered 9�id report, hereby re�olves: 1. That the eaid report anc� the 'amE i� hEreby appr�vEd w,ith na alternatives, and that the estimated cost ther�of is $18, 075, 000 financed by Munincipal State Aid $16, 267,500 and Ga�ital Improvement Bc�nds $1, B07,5G0. 2. That a puL�lic hearing be had an seid improvement on tt�e 11th day af December, 19g�_ a� q:30 a'clovk P.M., in the Council Chamber9 of the City Hall and Court House Building in the City of Saint Paul. 3. That notice af said public hearir�g be givEn to the persons and in thE manner provided by the Charter, �tating the time �nd place of he�ring, the nature of the improvement and the totsl cost thereof as estimated. COUNGILPERSONS Rdopted by Council: DBte 3 `�q� Yea� � Nay� Z VB�.akey ��o�tram Certified Pa��ed by Council 3earetary �uErin ✓f�arris � In Favor By ��` arc� �F?ettman QAgain�t �(,i( ,� v'1'�ne Mayar SECTION 7 � � � ��1�� 1 PRESENTATION OF ALTEItNA'TIVE DESIGN CONCEPT E: ROADWAY ALIGNMENT AND URBAI�T DESIGN CONCEPT SHEPARD ROAD DESIGN ADVISORY GROUP . JUNE 26, 1996 � CONSUL'I'ING GRO�UP� INC. t,n.p.ru..•c.0•lb.and-r..r.e.ruut•n.1w�•Tnme•�.e+wp.M�1JIeAO.•r..l�et � SECTION 7 _lS�l,� � �� . ALTERNATIVE E . � � �. Roadway Alignment and Urban Design Concept June 26, 1996 � INTRODUCTION Shepard Road Design Team work has evolved a design concept for the new Shepard Road corridor with increased emphasis on downtown, neighborhood and riverfront connections. Alternative E, Roadway Alignment and Urban Design Concept, provides additional valuable space for an. urban riverfront promenade, defined riverfi-ont park areas, and increased public access to the Mississippi River edge. Urban design highlights of Alternative E include a varied roadway alignment, landscaped medians and corridor plantings contnbuting to a parkway-like character for Shepard Road. Emphasis is on calmed tra�c movement throughout the new roadway corridor. Signalized intersections, pedestrian crosswalks, bicycle trails, pedestrian trails, roadside plantings, wide landscaped � medians, ornamental roadway lighting and stone-appearance walls, are all "non-freeway" elements � encouraging tra�c calming. .. Alternative E proposes the realignment of the railroad and existing Shepard Road between the � Wabasha and Robert Street Bridges. This realignment grovides for a widened river promenade, increasing usable public space on the river. A four-lane, medianed roadway includes an eastbound travel Iane (on the river side) which can be converted to a parking lane during off-peak hours. This feature balances the travel, urban design and riverfront access needs of the Shepard Road corridor. � c . � / � � _.. �\(/ ' `�/ �� ` . � Continuing coordination with planning efforts for the Science Museum, riverfront open space and river&ont development is yielding an exciting��ified vision for a public Saint Paul riverfront. The following description, in conjunction with the illustrative concept plan and accompanying cross-sections, reflect the Shepard Road Design Team's preferred concept for the Shepard Road � corridor. The concept remains a work in progress with urban design initiatives and roadway layout suggested. .. DESCRIPTION � The Randolph Avenue intersection is the introduction to the new downtown Saint Paul Shepard . Road corridor and also serves as a neighborhood/river connection. Traffic calming is encouraged - by emphasiang "transition" to a parkway-like new Shepard Road segment. "Entrances" to the new Shepard Road corridor, neighborhood and riverfront are developed via landscape plantings and entrance monumentation. Separate bicycle and pedestrian trails are located along the south side of the roadway from the Randolph intersection and to the east. At the Randolph intersection, these trails will intersect at a river valley overlook with future trails along the riverfront. (SEE CROSS-SECTION A) The Shepard Road corridor continues east between existing retaining walls that provide a grade separation over the railroad. A narrow median divides a four lane roadway (two lanes eastbound � and two lanes westbound) lined with street trees. Separated bicycle and pedestrian trails are located along the south side. (SEE CROSS-SECTION B.) The roadway comdor incorporates a widened landscaped median of native plantings to the east of " the retaining walls and approaching the Smith Avenue I�i,Ph Bridge. Roadside plantings are used to provide buffer and separation between travel lanes, trails and adjacent land uses. Stone- appearance accent walls within the wide median contain dense plantings of native species, . controlling views and adding variety to the roadway corridor. (SEE CROSS-SECTION C.) -2 - . „ � ; , � .. ��- �s `� I . •East of the H'igh Bridge and approaching the new proposed Washington Street intersection, the landscaped median becomes somewhat narrower and tree plantings continue to separate the roadway and trails. The Washington Street signalized intersection provides access to future river&ont mixed-use development, the proposed Upper Landing Park/public parking area and a � potential new access for the NSP H'igh Bridge Plant. (SEE CROSS-SECTION D.) The Chestnut Street intersection provides a downtown connection reinforced by a strong neighborhood/river&ont connection. Crosswalks, trails and a proposed Upper Landing Park . . make connections to the riverfront. The intersection is designed to provide a safe crossing of the at-grade railroad. (SEE CROSS-SECTION E.) The Shepard Road Design Team is working with Science Museum planners to access proposed facilities. A signalized Eagle Street intersection and crosswalks access these facilities and District Energy. A pedestrian bridge spanning Shepard Road, proposed by the Science Museum, provides a direct connection of the new Science Museum/Kellogg Boulevard and Upper Landing Park. A landscaped median and street tree plantings reinforce the public park character along this segment of Shepard Road. (SEE CROSS-SECTION F.) The Shepard Road corridor takes on a more urban riverfront character at the new Wabasha Street Bridge. A four-lane divided roadway with a narrow median containing ornamental roadway lighring continues between the Wabasha Street and Robert Street Bridges. A new riverfront promenade is developed along Shepard Road by constructing a new rivetwall with ornamental railings and decorative lighting, Promenade space accommodates bicycle �and pedestrian movement in an intimate river setting. The promenade also provides opportunity for leisure seating, river viewing and community events. The eastbound riverside travel lane becomes a parking lane during off-peak hours or for programmed riverfront events. (SEE CROSS- SECTION G.) � A dramatic realignment of railroad and roadway is proposed between the Wabasha Street and Robert Street Bridges. This realignment shifts the railroad and roadway away from the river, - 3 - � � . � �� . - ` providing additional space for the riverside promenade. A pedestrian portal is proposed beneath the railroad that would connect the downtown bluff and river&ont. A potential direct connection of Kellogg Park, Second Street and the riverfiront would be made via a stair tower to the base of the bluff. A proposed pedestrian path along the base of the bluff con�ects the new Science . Museum to Lowertown. This pedestnan path accesses the riverfront via the pedestrian portal and . a pedestrian crossing on Shepard Road. (SEE CROSS-SECTION H.) The proposed realignment of the railroad and roadway is clearly a distinct benefit at the Robert � Street Bridge. Shepard Road, currently located along the river, is moved away from the river and - through the adjacent arch of the Robert Street Bridge (currently occupied by the railroad)...The railroad is moved toward the blu� and through the adjacent arch. The river&ont promenade . occupies the space of the current Shepard Road. (SEE CROSS-SECTION I.) . Immediately east of the Robert Street Bridge, the new Shepard Road corridor transitions to the existing roadway at the Jackson and Sibley intersections. Future work at Jackson/Sibley railroad underpasses would emphasize "gateways" to Lowertown and enhanced pedestrian connections to the riverfront. In summary, Alternative E is a concept for the new Shepard Road corridor that seeks to build on the vision and excitement for Saint Paul's riverfront initiative. Continuous pedestrian and bicycle trails along the comdor and strong riverfront linkages contribute to increased public river access. �� Phased development of the new Shepard Road corridor based on a strong urban design concept . will offer new opportunities for river activities and development. � -4 - . q(�� 15�lI � DESIGN • CONCEPT "E" • : q� � «�! � r • SECTION 7 ALTERNATIVE E Roadway Alignment and Urban Design Concept June 26, 1996 INTRODUCTION Shepard Road Design Team work has evolved a design concept for the new Shepard Road corridor with increased emphasis on downtown, neighborhood and riverfront connections. Alternative E, Roadway Aiignment and Urban Design Concept, provides additional valuable space for an urban riverfront promenade, defined river&ont park area.s, and increased public access to the IVrssissippi River edge. • Urban design highlights of Alternative E include a varied roadway alignment, landscaped medians and corridor plantings contributing to a parkway-like character for Shepard Road. Emphasis is on calmed traffic movement throughout the new roadway corridor. Signalized intersections, pedestrian crosswalks, bicycle trails, pedestrian trails, roadside plantings, wide landscaped medians, ornamental roadway lighting and stone-appearance walls, are all "non-freeway" elements encouraging trai�c calming. Alternative E proposes the realignment of the railroad and existing Shepard Road between the Wabasha and Robert Street Bridges. This realignment provides for a widened river promenade, increasing usable public space on the river. A four-lane, medianed roadway includes an eastbound travel lane (on the river side) which can be converted to a parking lane during off-peak hours. This feature balances the travel, urban design • and riverfront access needs of the Shepard Road corridor. : l^ j � q U � �1 � . • Continuing coordination with planning efforts for the Science Museum, riverfront open space and riverfront development is yielding an exciting unified vision for a public Saint Paul river&ont. The following description, in conjunction with the illustrative concept plan and accompanying cross-sections, reflect the Shepard Road Design Team's preferred concept for the Shepard Road corridor. The concept remains a work in progress with urban design initiatives and roadway layout suggested. DESCRIPTION The Randolph Avenue intersection is the introduction to the new downtown Saint Paul Shepard Road corridor and also serves as a neighborhood/river connection. Traffic calming is encouraged by emphasizin� "transition" to a parkway-like new Shepard Road segment. "Entrances" to the new Shepard Road corridor, neighborhood and river&ont are developed via landscape plantings • and entrance monumentation. Separate bicycle and pedestrian trails are located along the south side of the roadway from the Randolph intersection and to the east. At the Randolph intersection, these trails will intersect at a river valley overlook with future trails along the riverfront. (SEE CROSS-SECTION A.) The Shepard Road corridor continues east between existing retaining walls that provide a grade separation over the railroad. A narrow median divides a four lane roadway (two lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound) lined with street trees. Separated bicycle and pedestrian trails are located along the south side. (SEE CROSS-SECTION B.) The roadway corridor incorporates a widened landscaped median of native plantings to the east of the retaining walls and approaching the Smith Avenue High Bridge. Roadside plantings are used to provide buffer and separation between travel lanes, trails and adjacent land uses. Stone- • appearance accent walls within the wide median contain dense plantings of native species, controlling views and adding variety to the roadway corridor. (SEE CROSS-SECTION C.) • -2 - � �� ~ 'v'� � T East of the H'igh Bridge and approaching the new proposed Washington Street intersection, the • landscaped median becomes somewhat narrower and tree plantings continue to separate the roadway and trails. The Washington Street signalized intersection provides access to future river&ont mixed-use development, the proposed Upper Landing Park/public parking area and a potential new access for the NSP High Bridge Plant. (SEE CROSS-SECTION D.) The Chestnut Street intersection provides a downtown connection reinforced by a strong neighborhood/river&ont connection. Crosswallcs, trails and a proposed Upper Landing Park make connections to the riverfront. The intersecrion is designed to provide a safe crossing of the at-grade railroad. (SEE CROSS-SECTION E.) The Shepard Road Design Team is working with Science Museum planners to access proposed facilities. A signalized Eagle Street intersection and crosswalks access these facilities and District Energy. A pedestrian bridge spanning Shepard Road, proposed by the Science Museum, provides a direct connection of the new Science Museum/Kellogg Boulevard and Upper Landing • Park. A landscaped median and street tree plantings reinforce the public park character along this segment of Shepard Road. (SEE CROSS-SECTION F.) The Shepard Road corridor takes on a more urban riverfront character at the new Wabasha Street Bridge. A four-lane divided roadway with a narrow median containing ornamental roadway lighting continues between the Wabasha Street and Robert Street Bridges. A new riverfront promenade is developed along Shepard Road by constructing a new riverwall with ornamental railings and decorative lighting. Promenade space accommodates bicycle and pedestrian movement in an intimate river setting. The promenade also provides opportunity for leisure seating, river viewing and community events. The eastbound riverside travel lane becomes a parking lane during off-peak hours or for programmed river&ont events. (SEE CROSS- SECTION G.) A dramatic realignment of railroad and roadway is proposed between the Wabasha Street and � Robert Street Bridges. This realignment shifts the raikoad and roadway away from the river, - 3 - . �i� - i ��1 ,1 w • providing additional space for the riverside promenade. A pedestrian portal is proposed beneath the railroad that would connect the downtown bluff and river&ont. A potential direct connection of Kellogg Park, Second Street and the riverfront would be made via a stair tower to the base of the bluff. A proposed pedestrian path along the base of the bluff connects the new Science Museum to Lowertown. This pedestrian path accesses the riverfront via the pedestrian portal and a pedestrian crossing on Shepard Road. (SEE CROSS-SECTION H.) The proposed realignment of the railroad and roadway is clearly a distinct benefit at the Robert Street Bridge. Shepard Road, cunently located along the river, is moved away from the river and through the adjacent arch of the Robert Street Bridge (currently occupied by the railroad). The railroad is moved toward the bluff and through the adjacent arch. The river&ont promenade occupies the space of the current Shepard Road. (SEE CROSS-SECTION I.) Immediately east of the Robert Street Bridge, the new Shepard Road corridor transitions to the existing roadway at the Jackson and Sibley intersections. Future work at Jackson/Sibley railroad • underpasses would emphasize "gateways" to Lowertown and enhanced pedestrian connections to the riverfront. In summary, Alternative E is a concept for the new Shepard Road corridor that seeks to build on the vision and excitement for Saint Paul's riverfront initiative. Continuous pedestrian and bicycle trails along the comdor and strong riverfront linkages contribute to increased public river access. Phased development of the new Shepard Road corridor based on a strong urban design concept will offer new opportunities for river activities and development. • -4 - q� �� 5� � • . PUBLIC COMMENTS February 27, 1996 Hokanson/Lunning, Associates, Inc. March 12, 1996 Saint Paul Bicycle Advisory Board May 8, 1996 Richard A. Newmark May 10, 1996 Building Owners & Managers Association May 22, 1996 Friends of the Parks and Trails July 9, 1996 Ecolab • July 16, 1996 Saint Paul Bicycle Advisory Board August 5, 1996 Friends of the Parks and Trails August 7, 1996 U.S. Dept. of the Interior/National Park Service August 8, 1996 West 7th/Fort Road Federation August 12, 1996 Anne Hunt August 12, 1996 District 1 Community Council August 15, 1996 Greening the Great River Park August 29, 1996 Erik Hare September 4, 1996 A. Scheffer Lang September 19, 1996 E. Rodman Titcomb, Jr. October 11, 1996 Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Commission October 13, 1996 Richard A. Newmark October 15, 1996 Friends of the Mississippi River October 15, 1996 Upper River Services, Inc. October 15, 1996 Saint Paul Neighborhood Energy Consortium October 15, 1996 Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce October 15, 1996 Saint Paul Bicycle Advisory Board October 29, 1996 Building Owners & Managers Association October 29, 1996 Saint Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau • Holtanson/Lunning Associates, /r.c q�'� �� • Memorandum/27 February 1996 To: Lucy Thompson, PED ` From: Bob Lunning, Shepard Road DAG Member Re: Roadway Alternative D. Thank you for sending the 7 February meeting materials for review. Unfortunately, I was detained by a business matter and was unable to attend. After reviewing the materiafs, I have a few thoughts about the roadway design. 1. Recognizing these are preliminary designs, the framing of the motorist's view of the river, the bluffs, and downtown needs to be carefully conceived. In addition to the NCorridor View" at Section D1, other key views need to be identified and enhanced. 2. While the wide median at Section D2 has some benefits in reducing the amount of traffic below the� Cliff Street neighborhood, the area is essentially inaccessible and poses potential hazards for wildlife inhabiting it. • 3. Consideration should be given to potential alternative locations for pedestrian/bike paths between the Chestnut intersection and the High Bridge and between the High Bridge and Randolph intersection. There are three possible locations for ped/bike paths: a) along Old Shepard Road, b) along New Shepard Road, and c) along the bluff line. A few initial thoughts:A path along Old Shepard Road could work with one of the other two options to create movement loops. From a practical standpoint, either the New Shepard Road path or the bluff-line path will be developed, not both. By inclusion or by omission, this consequential choice of pathways will be made in the Shepard Road planning process. My preconceived notion is that the walk along New Shepard Road through this segment will be of little interest functionally or experientially. (In other words, it goes nowhere in a boring way!) Maybe we should keep our options open at this point. 4. The cross-sections would be more informative, if they showed the relationship to the bluff anc�/or buildings at D4-D7. 5. Given the traffic loads on the proposed road, reducing the roadway to one eastbound lane would appear to only modestly slow traffic flow. The success of Shepard Road will be judged upon how well it balances access to the river with the efficient vehicular flow of the roadway. This design does this fairly well. To add a second eastbound lane would be an unacceptable encroachment on the ped/bike path. If Shepard/Warner needs to accommo- date greater volumes eastbound from downtown, creating intersections at Broadway and/or Wall could be considered in the future. • 6. Although it may be outside the scope of the current project, I have some concerns about the lack of parking at the "Upper Landing" segment. 644 Summit Avenue • St. Paul � Minn.esota • 55105 • (612J 221-t;9'S SAINT PAUL �� y I � �� J�� .- 300 City Hall Annex, 25 W. Fourth St., St. Paul, MN 55102--266-6400 March 12, 1996 Leon Pearson Public Works Bridge Engineering 900 City Hall Annex 25 W. Fourth Street St. Paul, MN 55102 . Dear Mr. Pearson, Rebuilding Shepard Road will have a significant impact on how people access and enjoy the riverfront. Whether Shepard Road is even necessary may be a moot issue at this point but it should be noted that Portland, Oregon, one of American's most vital cities,completely eliminated a six lane freeway that separated their downtown from the riverfront and created a park. This information could prove useful in determining the final design for Shepard Road between Chestnut and Jackson where space is at a premium. The most recent design for this section showed just three lanes for car/truck traffic. Unfortunately, even this does not allow adequate space for pedestrians and bicyclists. Moreover, if federal agencies disallow the current �roposed design that shows the waterfront promenade cantilevered out over the Mississippi River,the plight of pedestrians and bicyclists will be even less satisfactory. If just two lanes are dedicated to motorized traffic between Chestnut and Jackson, the resulring design will far better reflect design principles supported by Mayor Coleman. Consider the following: 1. Such a design will slow down cars at precisely the place where they are nearest to people trying to enjoy the promenade. This is exactly what Design Principle#2 calls for when it says,Shepard Road should be designed in a series of transitional zones to calm tra�c. Traffic projections are notorious for lending themselves to conflicting interpretations. There have been no real problems when Shepard Road has been completely closed in the past. If there is a bit of a traf�c slowdown during the afternoon rush hour with just two lanes,it couldn't come at a prettier place. Most importantly, it meets the mayor's design principles, and allows a design that provides the best possible promenade. 2. Pedestrians and bicyclists must each have their own path system. Combined paths,like those cunently shown in the Shepard Road design,have been against the law for almost 24 years in Minneapolis- due in large part to a bike-pedestrian crash there that resulted in a fatality. If St. Paul builds yet another combined path along the river,it will knowingly create a situarion that not only is less attractive but even dangerous for pedestrians, in-line skaters, bicyclists and other users. The current design focuses mainly on how to move cars through and away from the river. However, design principals for Shepazd Road stipulate a design to provide a framework for public activiry and be an important element in the City's vision of a vital riverfront. This vision should include a design that attracts and rewards walkers, bicyclists and skaters who have made the riverfront a destinarion. These people should not be considered second-class citizens. • Leon Pearson q b` �� I March 12, 1996 Page 2 �final area of concern is that the Shepard Road design fails to address what will eventually happen with old Shepard Road. It is most troubling that the new design doesn't even eliminate the need for this road. Thus, it will continue to be needed for car and truck access to the NSP plant. This stretch of riverfront is not only most scenic,it is also a key link to bringing people along the river into downtown. By closing it to traffic, it could be rebuilt as linear park sans motorized traffic,thereby, becoming a more usable and more attracrive place for bicyclists, in line skaters and walkers. Clearly, this is a superior strategy to occasionally closing existing Shepard Road on weekends. Members of the Saint Paul Bicycle Advisory Board have spoken very clearly and in a unified voice that, while providing bicycle facilities integral with the new roadway may be desirable,it is of paramount importance that an off road bike path be constructed along the Mississippi River between Randolph Avenue and Chestnut Street. Further, the B.A.B. believes it imperative that, when Chestnut Street is reconstructed,it must have bike lanes leading down to the river. In summary, our recommendarions for planned construction along the east side of the Mississippi River between Randolph Avenue and Jackson Street include: - Develop a plan for the narrows between Chestnut and Jackson that provides safe,separated, and suitably wide paths for pedestrians and bicyclists. - Spend the money now to build the necessary intersecrion and access road to the NSP plant from the new Shepazd Road thereby eliminating the need for old Shepazd Road along the river. - Construct the new Shepard Road to include bike lanes integral with the roadway for commuting cyclists. • - Include bike lanes on Chesmut Street and other roads that connect to the riverfront paths. - Construct separated paths for bicyclists and pedestrians along the entire river. Thank you for addressing these concerns. Sincerely, ��c h�,.�, �Z-� ( � Richard Arey Chair CC: Mayor Norm Coleman Councilmember David Thune Councilmember Michael Harris Lucy Thompson Peggy Lynch Barry Warner • q� � ��u � • Richard A. Newmark 182 N. Hazel St. St. Pau1, MN 55119-4915 May 8, 1996 Dear Allan: I walked across the railroad track at the "Narrows" yesterday. There were originally four tracks at this point, but only the two closer to the river still exist. The ties on the other two sets have been removed and some erosion exists along the north side of the tracks. Nevertheless, there is space to move the two existing tracks to the unused but elevated track area. My suggestion, which you could pass on to the appropriate Shepard Road planners, is to thus put in a retaining wall in the center of the four track viaduct, transfer the tracks to the north side of the viaduct, tear down the south section near the river, and convert that section to the new western roadway. The eastem roadway would then be the present west roadway and 20 feet from the existing east roadway would remain along the river for pedestrians. A cross section would be: • 2 tracks bridge piers on Robert �west She ard east Shepard pedestrians ,�------`--.w This should be a considerably less expensive altemative than relocating the tracks to the parking lot and the old Pioneer Press Building. G� Richard A. Newmark (612) 733-7679 (d) (612) 735-4541 (n) � • qi� - ��, I Greater Saint Paul � Building Owners & ��— — - - Managers Association ��!: T r�� T�� E,n i �lI uI 645 CAPITAL CENTRE• 386 NORTH WABASHA STREET g SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102 •PHONE: 612.291.8888•FAX: 61 2.297.6160 Feaearea.an e Wa,p a..ws a wreg.n avm.m�uaem.ww . May 10, 1996 Mr. Leon Pearson Department of Public Works City of St. Paul 600 City Hall Annex St. Paul, MN 55102 Dear Leon: On behalf of the Greater St. Paul Association of Building Owners and Managers (BOMA), I want to thank you for your leadership on the Shepard Road Design Concept Process. We agree that Shepard Road plays a very vital part in our central business district and will contribute significantly to the resurgence of downtown St. Paul. jSt. Paul BOMA has always been of the opinion that Shepard Road must continue as a direct route into our �ntral business district. A lane reduction between Sibley and Chestnut, standing alone, would not be supported by our Association. We could support a reduction in that segment if an alternate route such as your suggested "Chestnut funnel" could be developed. This would necessitate identifying paths on existing downtown streets that would be able to handle a significant increase in vehicle traffic, and possibly some type of interchange in the seven corners area. An upgrade at the Chestnut "Parkway" entrance to downtown St. Paul would have to be aesthetic as well as an efficient ingress/egress for our central business district. This should probably be a four-lane road. The major question in using this route is the train track issue with an at-grade intersection which would result in train delays. We support a grade-separated intersection. We fully understand that this issue could be controversial. Short of a realistic Chestnut alternative, we cannot support any downgrade of the current Chestnut/Sibley segmenf. We stand ready to work with you and Wolfgramm's overall scheme provided that it takes into consideration those who currently rely on Shepard Road as their ingress/egress for our central business district. Again, my thanks to you and the committee. We look forward to continuing our dialogue in the weeks ahead. Sincerely, �r� �� illiam A. Buth esident 1996970FFICERS !'��triri,i iV��,I+ ni'��CP�'�9 Chairper�on • f:ich Forslund, KP-1 Vicc Chairpenon • Guv l,il3arrr, KNA Secretan lr��asur��r DIRECTOR$ U.�;id I 141oc1. •Ceorge Frr�mder • D,i��n Grant, RP:� .Phil Halper •,�-tark Rancone, CP�ti1 • ,11ichaa�l )uliu,, RI'i��CP��9 •\1'illi,im i�u!h Prr�,idr-r��' `re Qarks y�d� ` �b - �5�. d o d N ZJJ C W �- May 22, 1996 ' � � sc. a�,i�a ,�� on Pea�•son �,�y �„�ry`, Public Work Engineering 1621 Beechwood Aue. 900 City Hall Annex sc �aui, Mn ssi�e 25 W. Fourth Street 6�z�a-�su St. Paul, Minnesota SS102 'resident Dear Mr. Pearson: Jeanne Weigum Jice Presidents Thank you for the presentation on Shepard Road on April 25. The Board of the Friends Mark M.tvotan considered the design of the road at its boa�d meeting on May 16. i reasurer James R. Bricher r��r�i-�� •.-v..o..,,.a�;.. t�,� � +�.:,....._. .r,. . • .. .,.._ �1T0CtOIS - - " • •'""""•""'�i� ui�yu.i�iu�wi� v: vii: i;iiy iii i;iuuic iu lci;(��Ili'L,C Li"1��I'�dICSi T1�1LUTal Perry R. Bolin resource we have, the Mississippi River. The city has a unique opportunity at this time to .� ciesi�c rethink the image we want to present for olu•residents and for visitors to this area. The Daniel Collins Mississippi River should be regarded as a "people"place. Design of this roadway will have a Thomas T.Dwight lasting impact on whether we as a city "show off" and highlight our greatest amenity or �,�� whether we continue to ignore this world renown resource. Otis H.Godfrey,Jr. David Lilly The Friends recommend that the entue length of Shepard Road should be viewed as a linear Marilyn Lundberg parkway. The Friends believe the design of new Shepard Road will have lasting impacts on Paul Mandell how the Mississippi River is viewed by residents and visitors alike to downtown St. Paul. The Robert Nethercut �esign of She a�•d Road will either cut off access to pedest��ians from the downtow�Y area to the 7oan O'Brien p c�ro�osip Mississippi River ur provide user friendly amenities t� bring people to the river. �okop a Soucheray �ice President Emeritus Given these parameters, the Friends therefore recommend: Samuel H.Morgan :z Officio Dennis Asmussen �` the pedestrian/bicycle off-road facilities(as shown in the present plan) from Randolph John earoon to Chestnut be retained. Paul L.Kirkwold Greg Mack * priority be giveii to the widest possible promenade from Chestnut to the Lower Robert Piram Landing. :xecutive Director nd Secretary Peggy Lynch * in areas of width const�aints due to the river and the railroad, the roadway sliould be constructed as a two lull�TO%:� 1.P, Ql'Ci?1'i(1 a»t1P!f!��'� CPn;1r�tP�nrnmF.n�r1oM;1�,>T»t1. �._....___...� , .. .. _.�. of at least 16 ft. � ` ` * Adequate provisions shoulcl be pro��ided to allow safe pedestrian access to the river side of Shepard Road. * Consideration should be given to providing for limited parking in die area to allow people to physically access the riveifront. * Pedest�-ian/bicycle connections should be made to the neighborhoods adjourning Shepard Road. - Sincerely, � • • r .�G J�. C��,�� nne Weigum � �� - �5� � E�� Ecolab Inc. • Ecolab Center Tax Department St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 612/293-2882 Fax: 612/293-4023 Writer's Direct Dial Number: (612) 293-2287 July 9, 1996 Mr. Leon Pear�on Department of Public Works 600 City Hall Annex � St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 SUBJECT: Shepard Road Design Advisory Group Dear Leon: Your design team is to be congratulated for proposing Alternative E, which realigns the • railroad and existing Shepard Road between the Wabasha and Robert Street Bridges. This will permit two lanes of traffic going East through this section of Shepard Road. In reviewing the new road design between the Randolph intersection and Washington intersection, a logical question is, Why spend money on a bike path and pedestrian path for this section of the road located so far from the river? It would seem natural that people using either the bike or pedestrian path would rather be down next to the river where old Shepard Road is currently located. See you at the next meeting on July 17th. Sincerely, � �- . Fo . � Michael L. O'Neil �. State Tax Manager cc: J. G. Forsythe MJB/mkh M00708.3 . TEL ; Oct 11 ,96 1� :32 No .005 ° .O1 _.�,.h L.� c.�l l��i� ��t':�u��J �t ��x. 'l�2�; . .-�; � � �.. SAI NT PAU L �� - ��j� � � ��OC�� Q�� a �� •��I�IY�1��1�w1�1�r��1 ��M��Y�Y�Y1�11�i�NNYlY11YI��r1��Y��1��Y��1�Y��1�M��• 3�0 Clly Hail Artr�ex, 25 W. Fourtt� 5t., St, Paui� MN 55102--266-6400 Ju(y 4 6, 1996 �eon Pearson PubBc Works Brid�e Enainaerinp 900 City Hal1 Annex 2b W. Fourth Street St.�P�ut, MN 55102 Dear Mr. Pearson, The Bicycle Advisory Boar� is very conaarnod abaut tho latvst propa�al -Aiternptive E - for rebuilding Shepard Road. Alternative E cle�rly shows that motorized traf�ic w{II be well accommodated with up to six lanes (2 tum lanes shown at the Intersec#ion) af traffic, pius two lanes stfll being shown �n oId Shepard Rd�d. New Shepard Road will laok and functian much moro ilke I-35E or Highway 61 ihan the imagined Summit Avenuo that tho da�igners keep using �a� a comparison. • Again, I will note that two of the thres Cit9S SttOwG�sBd in this yeat'S"Citi6S Thai WOt'k'fOfuCri remaved roads (Cleveland� or freeways (Portiand) that separated their downtowns fram their riverfronts. A1t�rr�ative E slqnlflcantly �dds lanes of traffic. Our letter of March 12,13fl6 addressed five concerns regarding new Shepard Road. Unfortunately, Alternative E onfy parilally addresses tl�ese concerns and ralses addltlanal quest�ons. 1. Safe, separated paths fQr bicyr.lists and padestnans are still not being shown on the six block narrows section from just past Chsstnut to JaCkson. Gombined paths �re a rocipe far disaster and must be avoided at ali costs. 2. New Shepard Hoad does not have wide enough shoulders for bike commuters. The off-road separated path is adequate if recreational use is low but not ide$I for skilled C�f�1r�luters Or AS ltgA If�Crgases. 3. The n�ed for old Shepard Road is stilE not completely elirriina#�d as twv lanes wlll be reyuir�ci to the tanK f�rms. Why iSn't James Avenue being used for this'? Two new features of Alternative E are entiainp but require significant additional funding and thv caoperation of a railroad. 6oth foaturas may take years#o be reaiizod. The pedestrian iower is a�welcomcd connectian up th� bluff and maving the rallroad !s imperative for cre�tirtg adequste • space for a promenade. TEL � O�t 11 ,96 15�33 No . 005 P .02 Leon Pearson �� — I �� . July 16, 1996 Petge 2 Moving railroad tr�cks could take several years, if thls is the case, then a wall-desi�ned promenade and separated blke path.should not be� sacnfEced. Build Shepard Ro�d as oniy two lanes through the narrows and you may even tind that works gr�at. Perhaps what is most disappointinq is ail ihat Alternative E does not �ddress. Almost 80% af n�w Sht�pard Raad is far from the Misslssippi River and runs behind Qn industrlafb.ed are�. That Is fine for the gussied•up fresw�y boing built but if the City hopss to draw peopls down io tl�e riverfront, il r�eeds to address the long ovendue redesign of ofd Shepard Roe�d so that bicyclists, walkers and skaters can tru�y enjoy this area. 7he right-of-way Is extramely narrow and even a single lane of auto traffic could ne��tivefy irnpact its use. Why bu(Id o!f•road walking and biking p�ths a1on� new ShepArd Re�d as a temporary connectian whan the same money could be used now to create a riversid� promenade a�nd blke trail that wauld �at pvople exoited? Thank you for addressing these concerns. 6incerely, t(�i�.�..(�, 1? • Richard Arey Chalr CC: Mayor Norm Colem�n Councilmember David Thune Councilmember M1ch�e1 f-larris Lucy Thornpson PQ9gY l.ynch Barry Warnpr � �Qarks an� or T V� � � � (n-� G y N � C d �- August 5, 1996 . � Leon Pearson St. Paul Public Works Department sc. e�„t�a ry`� 900 City Hall Annex Ranuey Coun �6z1 �ee�t�wooa ave. St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 sc �a�u, Mn ss>>s 6�2�sa,� RE: Shepard Road President Dear Mr. Pearson: Jeanne Weigum �e Friends believe that the most important element in the design of Shepard Road is enabling Vice Presidents Mark M.Nolan people to gain access to the Mississippi River and providing a way to travel next to the river. Treasurer James R. Bricher '1'he difficulty in responding to this plan is that much is conceptual,not backed up by funding D'uectors sa«rces or imnlementation timetables. The �raphics for this plan build up a "mirage", Liz�`,nderson Perry R. Bolin expectarions that may never occur. We do not feel this is the rime to provide detailed Ann Cieslak comments. However,we do have some general recommendations: Dan Collins Nom��.Dwight � We endorse access to the Science Museum, which will be completed in the first phase of Y this project. William Frank Otis H.Godfrey,Jr. David Lilly * We question the attempt to make Randolph Avenue an "entrance" to a new Shepard Road. Mazilyn Lundberg This section of Shepard will be between an industi-ial area on one side and the railroad on the Paul Mandell other side, hemmed in by retraining walls. Robert Nethercut .ro� o'Brien � �re recommend the entrance monumentation at the Chestnut Street intersection and the Prokop Regnier proposed Upper Landing Park. Marsha Soucheray Vice President Emeritus � We endorse a continuous bicycle/pedestrian trailway the entire length of Shepard Road. Samuel H.Morgan Director Emeritus � We strongly recommend negoriations with the railroad to move their operations closer to the Truman W.Porter �x o�o;o bluff. This would open up the area for the bicycle/pedestrian trailway and for badly needed Dennis Asmussen green space. John Caroon Grel Mackkwold We are not able to endorse any plan for the segment east of Chestnut because of the xoberr Puam uncertainties of the design due to the possible relocation of the railroad. �zecutive Duector ind Secretary M After negoriations with the railroad this plan should be circulated for public comment. Peggy Lynch We cannot endorse this plan for the segments from Chestnut to Sibley since it is project that is not yet fully defined. We want to contmue to participate in this process as it moves forward and hope our concerns will be addressed. Sincerely, r �� .�i.'ti�' �„��-L,L�� ?/1'I l ti Jeanne Weigum `�'a��, cc. Mayor Norm Coleman • Councilman Dave Thune Richard Arey Gregory Page pP��NT Of ly�i United States De artment of the Interior �� o� y� P � A ; � NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Mississippi National River and Recreation Area ,y --.;- Aa 175 Fifth Street East,Suite 418,Box 41 4RCH 3 �g St.Paul,Minnesota 55101-2901 IN REPLY REFER TO: L8024 (MISS) -2 August 7, 1996 Lucy Thompson Dept. of Planning and Economic Development 1100 City Hall Annex 25 W. Fourth Street . St. Paul, NIld 55102 Dear Lucy: The National Park Service (NPS) has reviewed the final proposed Shepard Road Design Concept. This proposed project is located within the boundaries of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (MNRRA) . We offer the following comments: • There are many aspects of this design that are consistent with goals and visions of the MNRRA Comprehensive Management � Plan. We strongly support the use of native plants. The use of native vegetation helps to integrate this project with other riverfront initiatives such as Greening the Great River Park. The design also is visually attractive and will improve the appearance of the area. We like the idea of a separate bike trail along new Shepard Road, which will help promote the idea of bicycle commuting. We also like the parking lane idea which is incorporated into the design. This will encourage people to come to the riverfront as well as partially compensate for some of the loss of parking which will occur in the area due to this project and the new Science Museum. • The pedestrian bridge between the new Science Museum and Upper Landing Park seems excessively long - i.e. greater than 100 yards. It would be more aesthetically pleasing, as well as less costly, to end the bridge closer to the trail corridor. We also have questions about accessibility, specifically whether someone in a wheelchair would be able to access the riverfront from the bridge. We encourage the city to coordinate closely with the Science Museum to ensure that the design of the pedestrian bridge is cost efficient, accessible, and environmentally sensitive. • We have concerns regarding safety of the proposed pedestrian paths adjacent to the bluff in cross sections H & I. The walls around this area provide enclosure which, if the • walkways and the path under the bridge are not heavily used, could result in questionable pedestrian safety. If this is incorporated into the final approved plan it would be good to �� c��-�-� � • include additional outlets from the area along with emergency telephones. • In cross-section G it is unclear whether the bike trail along the promenade would remain designated as separate from the pedestrian trail. We recommend that these two trails remain separated for safety reasons. • While we realize it is not the purpose of this group to come up with a design for old Shepard Road, we like the rendering of old Shepard Road as illustrated in the Alternative E diagram. We would like to see the area redesigned to have the maximum amount of green space possible (created using native species) integrated with recreational trails which would bring people to the river. We would also prefer to minimize or eliminate the use or' tne existing ruad alignment �or vehicular traffic. If you have any questions on these comments, or on the MNRRA, please call Nancy Duncan or Mike Madell at 290-4160, ext 237 and 223 respectively. Sincerely, �� • JoAnn Kyral Superintendent cc: Kathy Wilson, SNIIrI • . ��` �� i - -- West fith/F'ort Raad Federation 974 Weat?th 9treet • Saint Paul,Minnesota 6b102 (612)298-6699 August 8, 1996 Shepard Road Design Advisory Group City Hall Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 Dear Committee Members: The following aze some concerns that the West 7th/Fort Road Federation has with the proposed design of Shepard Road as given on June 8, 1996. . . - - .._._ .. . _ • . The five items..listed below were simply not dealt with at all: � 1) Phasine: Since in all likelihood the railroad move will not take place as planned in the 'C' Segment, connections to the existing Shepard Road will have to be used for an extended interim period. These have not been explained very well. 2) Pavin�: At one time, this was to be an asphalt road. Is this still the plan? The Federation would like this to be stated very explicitly, as the implications for noise aze quite large with concrete pavement. 3) Old SheDard Road• There are no proposals for the closure and reuse of Shepard Road in the 'A' Segment. This is important to the way that part of our community relates to the Mississippi. 4) Noise Barriers: The design of noise barriers should be integrai with the design of the road, not tacked on as an after thought. There has been no discussion of them at all in the design outside of vague generalities and drawings of planters. Further, there has not even been an attempt at controlling the noise the lowest end of the 'A' Segment, where there is an exposed uphill section just riverward of Colbome Street. 5) Chestnut/Ea¢le Corridor• The impact of this road depends on where the traffic goes, yet the Upper Landing portion of the destination has been deliberately left out of the • discussion and the design of this road. Cooperating F1ind Drive Member �rmativa ActioNEqual Opportunity Employer � qL � l�� I • The following three items were not dealt with adequately: 1) Connection to the Bluff/Hi h Brid� A fairly intensive effort was put into connection of the Bluff top to the Mississippi in Do�vntow-n, but no similar effort was made along the length of 'A' Segment. At the High Bridge �ark of Cliff Street would be a logical place to suggest such a connection. Such a connection is as important to the neighborhood as it is to Downtown. ?) Randoloh Street Intersection• This is the intersection of two major roads with a lot of traffic and it will also be the major point of entry for many bikes and pedestrians. The failure of the design is that there are no allowances for bicycles and pedestrians outside of the crossing at that busy and dangerous intersection. That minimizes the useability of the bike lanes over the whole length of the road, since people will find it too dangerous to get down to them. No attempts were even made to keep James Avenue, an important neighborhood connection to the Mississippi, open via a tunnel under shepazd Road. A tunnel could be the width of the entire right of way (66 feet) and in two distinct sections, giving it a generous wide feel and be safe. 3) Lane Width: The pri.nciples of the DAG state that Shepard Road is to be a city street and much lip service was given to making it look like Summit Avenue. Yet, it is designed with 28 feed of asphalt across two lanes. These aze large lanes, in fact much bigger than Summit's, and will impose a significant visual barrier to pedestrians who • might otherwise want to cross it. Keeping the lane width to 12 feet or less would be a significant improvement and much more in line with the stated goals of the DAG. Respectfully submitted, � �-��--� Amy Porter, President • . TEL � � Oct 15 ,96 19 �02 No .025 P .02 �� • Mema To: Luoy Thompson, Planning and Economic Dev�lopment Frwn: Artne Hunt pate: augusr �2, �sas Re: Proposed Sheparcf Road Desi�n Thank y�u far arranging to have l.eon Person attend the upcoming Riverfront Joint Goundl (RJC}meeting on Tuesday,August 20 at 6:3D p.m. I am stiil trying to determine if the Saint Paul Neighbo�hood Energy Gonsortium(N�Cy Board is interested in having a presentation and making comments on the design. A meeting oi the NEC's Public Policy Committee is tentatively scheduled for Au�ust 22. I have a number af questions abaut the proposed Shepard Road design and have alsa listed quesdons Ehat reAect the concerns expressed by the RJC members af their last meeting. There are four brosd questions that remain unresolved. There are also a number of very specific quesdons about the proposed desi�n that need to be addressed. I've put them in categories. eroad Quastbns: • The overatl questlon that remains is—What is the purpOSe of the road? Is the nsw mad intended ta be a hioh speed re�ional kr�nsportatfon corridor? Or is it intended as a local access road{to • thA nAlghbori�ood,downmwn&Sdence Museum)and desiqned to resemble a q8�y Or hnulPVard7 It does not appear ihat this issue w�s resohled durinfl thC desipn p�ocess. � What is the proposed use and design of Old 5hepard Road't • What i�tt�e errv(ronmentel impact of thc dasign? • What are the anticipated funding sources ior the project? What is the timeline for imptementapon if the money is not secured for th�enEire proJect? (Leon Pearson went vver this at the last Design Advisory Group(DAG)meetin�. Barry Wamer did nat discuss Ntis at ths RJC's last meetinq. �lease be prepared to discuss this.} Rel�ted Que�tbns: A. purpose of the Road�Transportation Corridor vs. Parkway: 1.The proposed road is four lanes with an�dditipnal ane or two lanes in same areas. 1Miy cauttln't it be lwa lanes from Chestnut to Sibley with addidonal turn lanes7 2.Whet is the anticfpated traffic ape�d from Randolph through Sibley Street—High Spocd 40-66 mph,or lvice�l with 30-33 mph? Are there cnough trt�#�c calming measurea Inc:tuded in tho dooign ta guarantee that speeding on the new Shepard Road won't be simiSar to I-35E? 3. Is there support for the projected traffic speeds, other than the theories�f Walter Kulash? 4. Shepard Road and t�e new 5clence Museum facility are being designed, A new Wabasha brldge and axpansian oi the Givic Center is heing constructect. A�kyway prop05al and Otner • Page 1 TEL � Oct 15 ,96 19 �02 No .025 P .03 q�� l��. ► • development proJects are being cflnsidered in the river valiey. How wiil pedest�'rans, bicycfes and motor vehicles mQVe through these new developm�nts? 5. Now does the propQSed deslgn guarantee smooth access to downtown, the frvi�park nelqhberhood&rivsrfiont businesses? (I.e.Sclence Museum, Ramsey County fadlfty, Dlstrict ener�y, etc.) 6. What effort�have bvan mada to minimize noise in the area(i.e. the Inrine P�rk npighb�xhood, Harri�t Island and Lowprtown rasidant�)7 B. 01d Shepard Road � 1.The proposed design fails to address wh�t wilf�ventuaily happen with oid Shepard Ftoad. The new desipn does n�t ap�ear to eliminate the need for t�is road. wll dd Shepard Rp�d c�ntinue to be used as a road or can it transformed inta a separated bicyGe and pedestrtan path? It has been stated that the road n�eds ta�emain open because of security concems. Is th3s true'� If so, what are thA securlty concerns7 2.Wf1y tlltln't the DAG atJdress tlle use oT old Shepafd RRad slmultaneously wlth the new Shapard Raad design7 3.When will plans ba developed for old Shepard Road? A.Why was#�e bicycle&pedest�i�n path designed alongside the new road rather than closer to the river? Wouldn't a path closer to the river be more att�active tv the public? 5.Shouldn't Xhe bike trall near the river,rather than nlnng lhe blutf, t�tl�e firs!priurily 7 Will bullcJing the blCyCle and pedest�lan path near the bluff preclude the city from gettiny rTwn�y fvr a rout� along otd Shepard Ro�d? • C. Environmont�l Goncams 1.What is the city gafng ta do to Ancure envtronmantal protaction af the rive� What has the city do�e to minimize the nagat�ve impact on tha watar quAlity, native vegetation and wildlife� 2.There appears ta be an incredible arnount oi lmpervlous su�faca area�four contiguous lanes of traf�c with addiUonal harn lanes;twa 12�nes of trafec on old Shepard i�o�d;separate bicycle and pedestrian path adjacent to the new road;second pedestri�n p�th alang the bluff in between Wabasha and Rober� and the riverh�ont promenade. Were other desipns cansidered? 3.The currenl deslgn ialls to Inctude storm water detentlon and InfiJt�stion pnncis for fill��iny tli� runoff irom th9 ro�dways and paths. How does the clty plan to addresa the gasoline and oi! Ieaking lrom automobtfes and dralning dlrectly Into the Mlsslsslppl Rlver? 4. Wh9t wlll ba tha afhct of increa�ed tr��ic on water, air and noi�e pollu�on arid what impact will th�t ha�e on area rocidants and wildlifa9 5. How does tfie design Cornpliment the work ot the Greening the Great River Park7 {s there enough habitat to accommodate the wildlife't 8. IS there the flexibility in new rvad desiyn tv acc�rnrrivddt�{n�t�ritidl t,t��nyes in�1vlr��tme�ntal reQulatlons7 7. Now does the deslgn accommodate current and future alternative t�ansportation mades(i.e. li�ht rail, electric vehides,eto.)? • Paye 2 aa TEL � Oct 15 ,96 19 �04 No .025 P .04 • ►�n � ��l I • Spsclttc Questians: � Are there d�t�iled designa for the+ntersectinns at Randolph,Washington, Chestnut, �agie, Jacksfln and Sibley7 • GrD58-8@Ctl011 A: Whet IB Vte Wldtl1 ot 1118 a�ea belween th8 southem traitic lane and the bike pach'r • Cross-s�CCti�on B:HOw wlll the 13'saction batwaan tho wall and the northem traffic lane b� used? � Maps do not indicate any barge fleeting, but denote�passengar vessels at the Upper�anding Park. Witl the new des(gn iMerfere with commercia{navi�ationZ Is there a proJected Increase in recreationa!use oi the waterway? If so what Is ft7 • Crose-sectlon G: How wlde Is the proposed blcycle/pedlstrian walkway7 wll there be a separaia n��pea patn or a comwnea? � � Crocs-goctbn Gc lndic��constructing a new riverfront promenade•rnaktn�s sheerwall As cppvsad ba a gradu�l N�o. Won't this increa�e the poteniial of fiooding alang the west bank? � C�ass-secaon H&I: 'ft�e design does nat indfcat�separate blcycle and pedestrian paths. Is this axurate? � Cross-section H; How high is the wall abuv�lh�rivar's puol? At the last DAG meating,the dme Iine for decislons was piven as follows� • August 1A Opcn I Ieuse � • Au�ust 26 Last mee�ng of pAG-Comments due ideally a week prior , � Sept. -Oct. Ciry Ptannrng Commission • Oct. -Nov. City Council,including a foRnal public h��ring + 5dsnc�Museurn"Ground Breaking" -Postponed until Jan-Ma�rCh 1997 Ha�s tne propose0 tlmeNne for declslans bean altered or changed? If so, what Is the cument timeline7 Please iet me kn�vu ff you have any questions. I can be reaahed at 644-5438{w)or at 298-0125(h). Thank yau. • page 3 . . . ;a... ' District 1 Community Council a� V �5� I District 1 News �onway Recreation Center• 2090 Conway St. • Room 126 • St. Paul, MN 55119 (612) 292-7828 (612) 292-7829 FAx distl co@mtn.org August 12, 1996 Ms. Lucy Thompson St. Paul Department of P.E.D. 1100 City Hall Annex 25 W. Fourth St. St. Paul, MN 55102 Dear Lucy: We understand you are staffing the planning with regard to Shepard Road. At its July 22nd meeting, the District 1 Community Council Boa�•d discussed the Shepard Design Principles, and voted unanimously to endorse the ponion of the Design • Principles that guarantees access to pedestrians, bicyclists, and in-line skaters through the entire city. We want that kind of access for District 1 residents to downtown and beyond. Thank you. Sincerely, �,:�� D�'�� Tienne Otteson,President � District 1 Community Council • q� � �� 1 Greening the Great River Park 600 Norwest Center Phone 612.224.5463 � Saint Paul MN 55101 Fax 612.224.8123 Board of Advisors Ruby HunT,Chair David Boyce Bob Bullard August 15, 1996 Victoria Davis Tom Dickson Lee Driscoll Gary Gardner Jean HaA An e Hufnt,an Lucy Thompson � , Earleno lohnson Department of Planning and Economic Develo ment Larty King p Peggy Lynch Division of Planning Jim Miiler Bob Piram 25 West 4th Street Ed Reid Bill Sanders Saint Paul, MN 55102 Maria Silva Gil Thoele Kafhleen Wallace Dear Lucy and members of the Shepard Road Design Advisory Group: On behalf of the Boazd of Advisors for the Greening the Great River Park project, I ' am submitting the enclosed recommendations regarding the design for the new Shepard Road. These recommendations are based on the discussion that took place at the August 1, 1996 meeting of the Board of Advisors at which members of the design team presented the latest version of the design for the new Shepard Road. • I ask that you include these recommendations with the desi n ro osal that is g P P brought before the Saint Paul City Council for approval. If you have any questions or need further information please call Rob Buffler at 224- 5463. Thank you for your presentation to the Board of Advisors. Sincerely, �w��"`�` Ruby Hunt . Chair, Greenina the Great River Park Board of Advisors cc: Council President Dave Thune Councilmember Jerry Blakey . Councilmember Mike Harris Councilmember Roberta Megard Councilmember Janice Rettman Councilmember Dan Bostrom " Councilmember Dino Guerin • The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago; the second best time is now. �I� ^ � S� ) • Greening the Great River Park Project Recommendations to the Shepard Road Design Advisory Group August 1, 1996 Per our meeting with members of the Shepard Road Design Team,The Greening the Great River Park Board of Advisors propose the following: 1. Extensive landscaping and planting utilizing native plants must be understood as an integral part of the overall Shepard Road project and not viewed as a luxury or add-on item. 2. Continuity of greenway and pedestrian corridors,as well as access to the riverfront,must be assured __ in the final design plan. 3. The final landscape design should fit the Greening Project's Master Vegetation Plan and should incorporate naturalized planting styles(i.e.,groves, etc.)whenever possible, as opposed to linear planting of trees along the roadways. 4. The Greening the Great River Park project would like to participate in the actual plantings of the idesigns,by involving community volunteers in that effort. In order for the Greening Project to participate fully,the Saint Paul City Council should require that the Greening Project be an active participant in the landscape design process for the Shepard Road project. 5. Members of the Saint Paul City Council should actively pursue efforts to ensure the greatest amount of space possible be made available for greenway and pedestrian corridors through the"Narrows" section of the Shepard Road design plan. As stated in Recommendation#2,continuity of these corridors is necessary from both ecological and pedestrian-use perspectives. 6. Every effort should be made to reduce the amount of hard surface used in the Promenade section of the roadway. Rather,more plantings will emphasize a"friendly"and inviting atmosphere where the public can congregate and will reduce the amount of polluted stormwater entering the Mississippi River. • �I� - ��y i ��/l _ • From: Erik Hare ("HARE@FREENET.MSP.MN.US") � ,,.�-- To: lucy.thompson@stpaul.gov • . ' , Date: Thursday, Angust 29, 1996 11:04 am Subject: - Chestnut (SMTP Id#: 18820) {�' � Lucy: First of all, I cannot make the Shepard Road meeting this afternoon. I'm too backed up at work. Second, I have been watching the peak traffic on Chestnut and I came to a startling conclusion: Probably 90% of this traffic is for the parking spaces in "Blacktop Valley", ie the area between Chestnut and Kellogg. When these spaces (like 1,000 of them!) are removed for the Science Museum, the traffic on Chestnut during the peak will reduce accordingly. Further, essentially no one uses Chestnut as a gateway during peak. , There is little right turn Chestnut-West Seventh during these times: The reason is obvious -- West Seventh is a nightmare. Chestnut simply is NOT � a gateway to downtown during the critical times. You can verify these observations easily. By doing traffic counts on each block of Chestnut you will see that few cars cross Exchange, and most don't even cross Ryan. You will also see that there is a fair amount of traffic from Exchange and Seventh that comes down to the parking spaces that will disappear. � My conclusion is simple: The Science Museum will eliminate 1,000 plus cars per day, and add about the same number distributed over the whole day. This means that Chestnut will simply not ever be congested, and can be designed accordingly. � Erik Hare (hare�freenet.msp.mn.us) http://freenet.msp.mn.us/people/hare/ 47 Irvine Park, Saint Paul Minnesota 55102 612.737.4170(W) 612.227.7876(H) --\ The opinions expressed above are solely those of Erik Hare and no one /-- --/ else, either living or dead, probably *ever* shared them. So there. \-- Outside of a dog, a man's best friend is a book. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read. � -- Groucho Marx � . WRITTEN STATEMENT �� ~ �� l � �me: CHECK ONE Address: �D � /(� � .S��-- ❑ Elected Official �0 ��x�,� /U�/(1 �S/�� ❑ Public Agency Representative ❑ Group Representative DATA PRIVACY WARNING �Private Citizen ALL "WRITTEN STATEMENTS" WILL BE INCLUDED IN Position, Agency or1 Group: THE RECORD OF THE MEETING. � -�,��-� SHEPARD ROAD s--.�� Comments must be received by August 21, 1996. �� — � � �,� Statement: r� � . . ,� , � C�-,�. �- :�. � � � -� _ ti�c�',�t,° � Yvu-�-��[ � L,� � !� !�'�jt—e �iC�� U�-��--e4�c.,�c ' �j� �-- .—� 1�� c..e.►�--�� ,� � . , , S � ,� � 4 � ` .��-�- -� .�=� � _ " ^ � , � ,� � - � - -� 1� � �..� � ^ r �: 1 �� i ` v�tiQ� � � � ' ,�'.Ck�! t . �� f � Y� � � (/ � �� (/l�Zi'�.q ��-Q •""'<<�� - / l �'`�e- � ` � ;;� �,� — �e - �- i , � /�„�,-�,z � / � � � Comments can be mailed to: ,�J� Ms. Lucy Thompson Department of Planning and Economic Development • City of Saint Paul 1100 City Hall Annex 25 West Fourth Street Saint Paul, MN 55102 OCT-03-1996 11�41 SA1NT PAUL MAY"OR'S OFFICE bi� �bb �51s r.b��db A. SCHEFFEK L�1vG �l,� � �� I � \ �� 12 CE30CUS HILL �iJ '� '�-J} SAINT PAUL. M1NIJ�S01A SSIOz • , ^��1�� September 4,1996 �EP Q 6 �496 Mayor Nocman Coleman °��,�`t� '•'' �- z: . 347 City Hall •`'r�'� '";�f'� St. �aul, MN 55102 Dear Norman: � Thou,,rh I am no longer an the Rivcrfront RedeyeIopment Corporation boazd, I l�ave been kibitzing on the work of the Shepard Road Desi�Advisary Group with the suff'erence of Leon Pearson. The design work for the rest of Shepard Road is now complc,�te and I understand the staffis about to scnd a recommendation up to you. Public Work staff and thc,sir consultants have worked hard to accomodate the wishes and interests of cveryonc on thc Advisory Group; but I am not happy wit}t the results of t�t work. i am not alone in that regard. Despite a focus on amenities and landscapin�, the recommended designs are still for a road that will gct traf�ic into and around tl�e dawntown, not for a road that will enhance the coiu�ection between the city and its river. There was no thought given to a road whose capacity to carry na;fli�M�ght be icss tha.n tlze maximum asked of it � from time to time. There was no thought givcn to b�ilding no road at ail cast of Chcsbnut Street. In other words,the desigls they have come up with are for road-building business as usual with some extra attention to visua!snd pedestriaz�amenities. Our down- town riverfrant is too precious to be squandered so easily to highway vehicles. 1 hope you wil] took at thc recommended desi�ns with ihat in mind and ask that thc staffcome back with some less intrusive altematives for your additional consideration. Pat joins me in this hope. My best always, C .G4' �. . � OCT-03-1996 11�42 SAINT PAUL MAYOR'S OFFICE 612 266 8513 �.�b/�o �� ,• � , . , , `��L�, � � . . ,>�.,, E. RODNiAN TITCOMB, JR. q�j� � �� I • I430 GOOSE LAKE ROAD � � GEM LA�C.E, MN 5 511 Q � � �L•C�� \'�, September 19, 1996 S EP 2 0 v 1996 ��''�'��'$ 4 r"i,�;�- r — � � G� � `� C�>� f Mayor Norm Coleman Room 390 City Hall ' l5 West Kellogg Boulevard � Saint Paul, MN 55102 Re: Shepazd Road/Hoeschler Dear Norm: Jack Hocschler's fax memorandum suggests I will contact you about Shepard Road. Four-laning • Shepard Road will give our citizens one more exit to the suburbs. Its not needed(as we already have too many exits) and it can only harm your vision of a rejuvenated,well-used riverfiront. Consider;SE: when conceptualized, it was to be a parkway,with traffic restricted to 45 mph. Today,while still a parkway, speeds aze up to about 60 mph and ceaseless,overwhelming noise pollution is created for everyone within ]/2 mile on either side. A four-laned Shepard Road will do nothang for downtown except provide noise and visual pollution while giving your citizenry a faster way to the airport. This doesn't seem in keeping with your vision Best regazds, �� E. R. Titcomb,Jr. J� P.S. please ask a staff person to contact me about a campaign fund-raiser in December. � . . TOTAL P.06 �� L�- �� I Saint . . . Pau� Parks an� Recrea�lon Comm.lsslon 300 City Hall Annex, 2� W. 4th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102 - - 612/266-6400 October 11, 1996 Leon Pearson Department of Public Works 900 City Hall Annex, 25 West 4th Street Saint Paul, MN 55102 Dear Mr. Pearson: Thank you for opportunity to submit comments related to the prefened design concept for Shepard Road. The Commissions's comments are related to both the proposed design for Shepard Road and the future of"old Shepard Road" . Preferred Design Conce�t for Shepard Road The Commission believes that the ultimate construction of Shepard Road,particularly between Chestnut and Jackson allows for an opportunity to greatly enhance one of the City's most important historic and environmental resources, the Mississippi River. This project will be the last chance the City has in the foreseeable future to improve pedestrian access to this resource as • it parallels downtown, a section of the riverside that has long been used as the location for a "highway" style road. The Commission appreciates Shepard Road's role and function in the local transportation system and realizes that the road is an important aspect of this project. However, the Commission maintains that great care should be taken to ensure that access to this section of the River for recreational uses is not compromised for the needs of vehicles as it was during the original construction of Shepard Road . Bicycle/Pedestrian Trails: The provision of separated bicycle and pedestrian trails along the River is a necessity. The trails along Shepard Road are small segments in a much larger trail system, connecting with trails along the river in either direction. Speed: The speed of vehicles as they pass through the downtown area of Shepard road is a concern and will greatly impact how pedestrian friendly the corridor is as well as the quality and frequency of future adjacent recreational uses. The speed of vehicles must be reduced to appropriate levels in sections nearest to the River and at places where the road alignment is in close relationship to the alignment of off-road trails. Future of"old Shepard Road" This Commission also believes that this project creates a great opportunity to reclaim the section of riverfront previously occupied by "old Shepard Road". Knowing that specific plans for this corridor have not yet been finalized,the Commission requests that they be represented in all • future planning and development activities. The Commission offers the following comments related to the future of"old Shepard Road". Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Commissioners: Jill Danner, Chairperson; Terrence Huntrods, Vice-Chairperson Liz Anderson, David Goodlow, Kenneth :viauer, John O'Halloran, Carol Osip, Phil Ravitzky, Karen Sk�•ira Mr. Leon Pearson ��' �� • October 11, 1996 page two Use by Vehicles: Access by vehicles should be limited with the following exceptions; 1) park maintenance and 2) emergency vehicles and 3)access to the existing businesses and facilities. Any vehicular traffic along this corridor should be related to park or parkway use only. Bicycle/Pedestrian Paths: As stated previously,the provision of separated paths is a necessity. Paths should follow the most appropriate alignment nearest the River. Park Use: As much of this corridor as possible should be designated as a park corridor. Every effort should be made to take advantage of this unique opportunity by reclaiming as much of this greenspace adjacent to the River as possible. The Parks and Recreation Commission appreciates the opportunity to share our concerns with you and would welcome any future opportunity to participate in future planning related to the future of"old Shepard Road". • Sincerely, � Jill Danner, Chair Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Commission JD/mh � q�-� � �� i Richard A. Newmark 182 N.Hazel St. St. Paul,MN 55119-4915 • October 13, 1996 Mr. Lean Pearson Department of Public Works 900 City Hall Annex 25 W. Fourth St. St. Paul, MN 55102 Dear Mr. Pearson: Enclosed is a copy of the remarks that I made at the public hearing for Shepard Road on Friday, October 11. Also enclosed are some additional comments and elaborations of these remarks. Remarks,Shepard Road Hearing,by Richard A. Newmark, 182 N. Hazel St, St Paul 55119. As you may be aware, there are two ISTEA grants for a total of almost $1 million to complete the bicycle la,-�e from McKnight Road to Jackson St. along the River. The concern of the District 1 Community Council is that any final design plan through the narrows guarantee that these paths will be able to access destinations like the Science Museum. Second, my suggestion for an altemative routing is to evaluate whether a bridae over the two lanes of Shepard closer to the river would be a cheaper alternative than moving the railroad tracks. Since the brid�e would only have to carry the weight of pe�iestrians, rollerbladers, and bicyclists, it would not require heavy duty construction. Finally, I believe St. Paul should have a vision for the Riverfront. It is a prettier area than the Minneapolis Lakes and, with the proper amenities and access, we should be planning for thousands of visitors enjoying the paths every weekend. � Additional Comments: The present Wamer Road bicycle path extends from Jackson to the Wamer Road bridge over the railroad tracks. An ISTEA grant to the city widens the path along the southem edge of this section and provides a connection to the existing path just east of Fish Hatchery Road. The latter path proceeds along Highway 61 to Battle Creek Park and up through the Park to Upper Afton. An ISTEA grant to Ramsey County will extend this path all the way to McKnight Road along Battle Creek. Construction of this sedion is scheduled for late 1996. In considering altematives to provide a four lane road and space for bicyclists, rollerbladers, and pedestrians, a bridge over part of the highway for about 3 blocks could be the least expensive altemative. This would require crossing the tracks which cross the river, but an at grade crossing of the tracks already exists on the pedestrian path on the south side of the river. An elevated path for pe�estrians would provide splendid views of the river and bluffs. Finally, an altemative to a four lane road which is used in Washington, D. C., is a thrce lane roadway in which lights control the direction of the center lane. The roadway can then change from 2 lanes in and 1 lane out of the city in the moming rush hour to 21anes out and 1 lane in during the evening rush hour. Thank you for your time, � � Richard A. Newmark • (612)733-7679(d) (612)735-4541 (n) FRIENDSn; Friends of �he Mississippi River _ �6E;:st E�c}:an�e Street. Suite ?]� • St. Paul. ?�1\ ��101 • 6]? �??-?l9� • F.��: 61�-2?�-600� a q� " �� RI`!EQ «'e �,•ork to pro�ect 1he .�lississippi Ri1•er a��d its 11•a�erched i» rl;e T1�•i�� Citres .-�rea. , October 15, 1996 - Mr. David McDonell, Chair Saint Paul Planning Commission 25.West Fourth Street, Suite 1100 � Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 Dear Mr. McDonell: I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of the Friends of the Mississippi River, to comment on the � proposed Shepard Road design plan. . The Friends of the Mississippi River works to preserve, protect, and ei�lia�ice the Mississippi River and its ��atersheds in the T�vin Cities metropolitan region. Our cuiTent efforts have included educating T��in City area residents about watersheds and the impact of nonpoint source pollution (runoffl on the river ecosystem. For two years, we have conducted a storm sev��er stenciling project in Saint Paul to remind residents that storm sewers � directly into the Mississippi River. In looking at the proposed Shepard Road design plan, we have several concerns. Most notaUle among these are the negative impacts on the river's ecosystem caused by additional traffic in the area and the lack of an � acceptable plan to mitigate runoff from the road. Oil and chemicals that wash off roads and other hard surfaces are major contributors to nonpoint source pollution. Heavily used roads contribute a lar�er amount of polluted runoff. Neither of these concerns are addressed in the proposed plan nor do they seem to be a part of the discussion about it. We believe that unless careful planning tal:es place now to protect the river,this environment may be damaged pernianently. No amount of citizen education about nonpoint source pollution��ill help maintain the ' health of the Mississippi River if rain water, polluted by an increase in traffic along this route, is allowed to run unchecked into the river. . VVe urge the planning commission to consider the environmental impacts of the proposed plan and encourage the incorporation of ineasures to protect the river valley. �TJe also would appreciate the opportunity to provide more detailed input on the plan as it is considered by the planning commission. We appreciate this opportunity to comment on the proposed plan and look forward to additional opportunities to comment as the project progresses. If you have any questions about Friends of the Mississippi R.iver or these comments, please feel free to contact me at 222-2193. . �erely, � . Shelley Shreffler � . � , Friends of the Mississippi River ' 10i15i96 18:20 UPPER RIVER � 9 228 3314 N0.590 D01 � ,.. �� ' L�-1 I .... � _ � ,� ! • . �■.r..■.m.n+r.............. rlp��r River S�rvic�s, Inc. 40 State 5treet 5t.Paul,MN 55107 612-292-92�3 � Octc�bcr 15, 1996 I f)avicf McDc�n�Il.Chair Saint Paul I'lanning Comr;�ission ? '� tiV�sc f�aurch Saccc,Suite I 1pU ; tia�nt Paui, Minnesota SS[U� 1)�ar Mr.Mclk�nell; ' '11�ank you for the oppaRUriity to cc>mment an th�.proposed Shepard Kc�ad desi��n . 1 am partieularly � conc�med with three issues: 1)the pruposed river wall cf'tect on current tic>w; ?}the reduction in barge � tleetin�;ca aci and 3 the safqt lm act of street and vchicle ti htin r on c�mmerciat navi�,aticm. P tY�" ) Y P � � As�ou know,the City of Saint Y.'aul was hnrn at the [.Ipper and I..owrr Landings and c:olnmercial river aattic cc,ntinues to play an impnrt�nt rof�in the lacal econc�my. k:ach scason seven per cent nf the�train rxported tram the lJnited States is shipped throuah the Port at'Saint Pnul. In additi�n millions af tons of' commodities such as coal,salt,cement und fertili-r.er arrive in the'Cwin Cities benetiting Saint 1'aul ancl the ' • rc,ion. f �l�h�prnpnsed alcernative F.desi�n su:;�ests constructin�a new river wall from C;hestnut to ltobert Street. Y � F<�r a numher of reasnns this pdrticular stretch af die Mississippi Rivcr is already difficult tor commcrcial n�t�i�:atian.Uue to the narrowness ofttie channel;the lar�e number of recreationat ve�sels und numerous hridz e piers,this section is challenging for pil�ts. It is unceR�in at this time what eftect makin�;a s.heer ' wall as c�pposed ta a graduai rise will have on current flow and ics effeet on commercial navigxtion. Secondly,the new ciesiE;n depict��nly recrcatiorat vessels and does not include any barge fleetin�;. I understand there is intereM in redu�in�;bar7�f7eeting alon�;�hepard Road as part of its reali�;nment and proposed riverfront developm�:r►t. With limitrd b�rge tleetin�;cpbcc available in Saint E't�ul, i am cimcemr�about thc impact uf d�is proposxl on the frei�;ht marlcet. � }int�lh•, I r�qt►cst that tf►e C'amm�issia:►consider thr impact'uf street and vehicle li�,hts nn enmmercial nu�i;;atinn. 1 would like the new design to avaid increasing the fi�ht shinin�in the eyes of pilats as they travcrsc this saetch of rivcr. Witt►an incrca.sin;;number of both recreatianal and commerciaf vessels un the river,this is a si;;nificunt safety is:;uC which must be considered. A:r;ain, I upprcciatc this opportGnity to cnmment on the proposed plan. t would certainly I.ike to continue to bc appri,ed as this project movcs forward. Please feel free to contactme at 292••9293 if ynu have fu►ther questic�nx. f' ti i nccreh�. - � ,., ��. �� , �! • I.c:�Nelsc�n E'residcnt ;i � k . : � � � �b- �5�1 l Saint Paul �Iei � hborhoc�d Ener Co�sortium . g n . 475.I`Iorth Cleveland Avenue, #100 • Saint Paul, �� ; ��!2/644-5436 GpitolRi�•crCounol,o�s��,n,�: OCT 1819� � �. � Como Park Commwiry Council OCtObe1' 15, 1996 . p�p,N��IpIG AND ECO�i0�1C DEVEIOPMENT . Dayton's Bluff Cemer for Gvic li(e � n , District 1 Communiry Council � 5, Dislr'kt 2 Cortxnuniry Council � • � llavid IvicUonell, Chair� Districl6 Planning Council • Saint Paul Planning Commission ' Eau Side Ncighborfiood • o��i�me�,c�mP,�y 25 West Pourth Street, Suite 1100 • • . HamlineMid�sayCoalition S11Ilt P1llI, Minnesota 55102 ' � � Highland Area Canmuniry Council Lexington•Hamline DZ1f MC. MCDOReII: • . Communiry Council • • n��iM��-c��i3�a . The Saint Paul Neighborhood C�Zergy Consortium (NCC) would like to thank you � ti�Commun'dyCouncil for the opportunity to comment on the Shepard Road Design Advisory Group's . ' �ricCommunityCouncil Alternative Design Concept E. The proposed design raises a number of � . P�y�e-Pn�i��o��as � community and environmental concerns. We feel these concerns need to be • Planning Council addressed as the road is being desi�ned to ensure that as the current and�future Snellir�•flamline . , comm��ryc«,��i transportation needs �re being met, the future environmental healtil of the s,.,��,�,yP,� Mississippi River and the conimunity are not being sacrificed. � Commuoity Council . ' � • � � s�mm��Fi�ti��o� The NCC is a coalition of twenty community organizations in Saii�t PauL Our � . . s�mm��.u��v�R�ry Pi,��gco��i purpose is to provide�information, services and programs that contribute to�an � mom�s.o��5n�n� environmentally responsible community. For the�past eleven years, tl�e NEC has PlanningCouncil provided�recycling and e�ergy conservation services to Saint Paul. � , West 7th/Fort Road Federation . WestSideGtizensOrganiza�ion Recently, the NEC has undertaken pro�ects to educate Saint Paul residents about � � � nonpoint source pollution (often called urban runof� and to encourage residents � � to incorporate native plant species.into their yards. Native plaiit�species help provide natural habitat for urban wildlife and need less water and fertilizer thaii � non-native plants. This past spring and fall over 600 residents attended nearly • . - two dozen worksliops on these topics. These projects complement and reiilforce the work of Greening tlie Great River Park and allow residents to make a po'sitiv.e � . � impact on th�water,�qual'ity of the Miss'issippi River right in their own backyards. . . The NEC also is pleased to serve as the fiscal.agent and major sponsor�of the . . • _ � � Saint Paul Classic Bike Tour.� The Bike Classic encourages the use of alternative - � . transportation and showcases the many different neighborhaods in Saint Paul:On � M ANEO Employer�� .�.,� : . .. . �� .. . . . . • : � . .. . Printed with soy ink : . . , . on 100%postcronsumer pappr � : ��= � �u i • McDonell . . � �Page 2. � �. , . September 8, 1996, over 4,000 riders and 350 volunteers participated in the ride along the Mississippi River and through Saint Paul neighborhoods and parks. The NEC is interested in establishing a permanent bicycle route that would follow the route of the tour along the `� ' � Mississippi River and around the city. � � � • Because of our ntission and these projects involvjng the health of the Miss'issippi River and our community, the NEC has some serious concerns about the current Shepard Road design � . proposal. ' : , • . A tlumber of issues remain unresolved or unanswered during the proposed Shepard Road design planiiing process. They include: • Ho�v will the ldditional vehicle traffic in the area impact the Mississippi River'� ecosystem and tlle surrounding natural and humari communities? . � �• . • . Witli tl�c increase in impervious sur£ace area—four contiguous laries of traffic with two �dditional turil lanes; two lancs of traf(ic oti old Shepard Road; seplrate bicycle and • � pedestrian paths adjacent to the new road; a second pedestrian path along�the bluff in � bctween Wabasha and Robert Streets; �nd the riverfront promenade—how will the runoff ii•om the roadways and paths be mitigated? The current desi�n fails to include storm water � detcntion, infiltration poi�ds or other strategies to handle runoff. � • . • What will be done w'ith the Old Shepard Road? Will it continue to be used as a road or � will it be transformed into a separated bicycle and pedestrian path maximizing proximity.to � � the river's edbe? ' . . . - � . . � � I-Ias the design process thoroughly�explored the opportunities to iricorporate and encourage . alternative forms of transportation?. . � . � � . � � The N�C would like the following items included in the final approved design plan: � • � 1. Adequate storm water detention and infiltration ponds for filtering tlie runoff from the . � ,.roadways and paths. . . .. . . . ' � �. Reduce the amount of impervious surface area. . ' : � : � . 3. Incorporation of the Greening:the Great River Park's design principles. �. . � 4. A continuous and.separated.bicycle and pedestrian path along the entir.e Shepard Road �� - � corridor and adjacent to the Mississippi River. - � � � ' . � � The NEG is involved with three efforts currently underway that will have positive impacts ari the � • . , quality.of life in Saint Paul: the new Seience Museum of Minnesota, Greeni�g.of the Great River Park and establishment of the Grand Round. All are:directly impacted by;the design of Shepard � • , Road. ,It is critical that these efforts are not negatively impacted by the new Shepard Road. '.�. . : � . : � � �� : i . • � .McDonell` , . • . ._ � . � Page 3. : • The NEC urges the planning cominission to:consider the.numerous impacts of the proposed � Shepard Road design and encourage incorporating the previous points. We would also � appreciate the.opportunity to provide further input on the plan as it is corisidered by the pla�ning commission and the city council. . . Thank you�gain for considering�our comments.. if.you have any questions, please feei free to . � . call me at 644-5436: . . . � Sincerely; . � . � � . � . Anne Hunt . Executive Director . . . � � � . � .. . , • : . . � : . : � S�int Paul First National Bank Building,Suite N-205 Tel:612/223-5000 332 Minnesota Street Fax:612/223-5119 Area Ch�mber Saint Paul,MN 55101 . of Commerce ��O� � �� October 15, 1996 Lucy Thompson Saint Paul Planning and Econonic Development 1100 City Hall Annex 25 West 4th Street Saint Paul, MN 55102 Deaz Ms. Thomspon: Thank you for the opportunity to provide community feedback on Design Alternative E for Shepard Road. This morning, the attached resolution regazding Alternative E was debated and unanimously approved by the Board of Directors of the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce. • If you have any questions, please contact Cazl "Buzz" Cummins, Vice-Chair of Transportation for the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce, at 229-1826. Sincere y, Bert McKasy Chair, Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors � • ��- �� RESOLUTION The Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce • Board of Directors October 15, 1996 The Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce gives its qualified endorsement to"Alternative Design Concept E: Roadway Alignment and Urban Design Concept"for Shepazd Road. With appropriate design detail and enhancements to improve access to the Downtown Area,Alternative E can provide a welcoming river&orn azea and accessible gateways to Downtown Saint Paul. The Chamber urges the mayor and city council to assure that, as the detailed design and implementation of Alternative E go forward, adherence to the following principles is assured: 1. Shepard Road must be designed to be a gateway into Downtown Saint Paul,not a thoroughfare which bypasses the city. 2. From Chestnut to Jackson Street, Shepard Road should be a city parkway,providing for on- street parking during off-peak hours; a speed limit not to exceed 30 m.p.h.;a landscaped pedestrian walkway along the river; and controlled pedestrian crosswalks. The City should aggressively pursue the shifting of railroad tracks away from the river to pernut expanded pedestrian and bike paths and scenic enhancements. 3. Access roads from the Chestnut intersection at Shepard Road should be designed to optimize the free flow of traffic into and out of the Downtown Area to ensure easy access to the � Capitol Area, Civic Center, Science Museum, and Downtown offices,businesses,and attractions. 4. Careful attention should be given to the design of the intersection at Chestnut to respect the mixed use character of the surrounding neighborhoods and to assure the safest possible flow of traffic and pedestrians, including consideration of a grade-separated design of that intersection,which the Chamber believes is a superior design solution. 5. Provision should be made for meaningful citizen input into the specific design process for Alternative E, including representation from the Chamber. The design of Shepard Road is not and should not be considered as an isolated roadway project. The Chamber will continue to work cooperatively with the City, other business organizations, and interested citizens to integrate Altemative E into the City's overall development plannuig. Implementation of Alternative E should fully capitalize on the potential opportunity this project presents to not only enhance Downto«�n Saint Paul's river&ont environment,but also to improve access to the Downtown Area. The Chamber recognizes the importance of proceeding with the Shepard Road project because it places a high value on revitalizing the riverfront and on efficiently connecting the river&ont to the Downtown business district The Chamber urges the mayor and city council to assure that the new Shepard Road makes a positive contribution to the continued vitalization of Downtown Saint Paul. The Board of the Chamber, in recognition that the City's decision-maldng process is a fluid one,hereby authorizes the Chair of the Chamber and the Vice-Chair for Transportation to work cooperatively with the • City and other business organizations to achieve final design specifications that are consistent with the principles in this Resolution. SA NT PA Q�- �� I I UL � � �� 300 City Hall Annex, 25 W. Fourth St., St. Paul, MN 55102--266-6400 TO: Saint Paul Planning Commission FROM: Richard Arey DATE: Oetober 15, 1996 SUBJ: Additional Comments On The New Shepard Road Design Proposal 1. Four lanes of traffic should not be approved through the "narrows" section (Chestnut to Jackson) until written permission has been granted by the railroad and dedicated funding secured for moving the railroad tracks and building •the amenities shown in Alternative E. If funding for amenities like the "potential access from Kellogg Park" cannot be secured, they should not be shown on the Plans. A timetable for improvements must be part of any proposal that is to be voted on. , 2. If the railroad does not grant permission to move the tracks �r complete funding cannot be secured to realign Shepard Road and the railroad tracks, then any proposals showing two, three or four lanes of traffic must include detailed, dimensional plans and elevations of exactly where the roadway, pedestrian walkway, bike path and other amenities will be built before approval of such plans be considered. This is the city's front yard and perhaps the most critical section of riverfront to be redesigned. It is closest to downtown, intersects the three major river crossings to downtown and will provide key links to future riverfront development and access in three directions. To consider approval of anything less than a full set of detailed plans will certainly result in greatly compromised facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists. . 3. From Randolph Avenue to Chestnut Street, new, separated pedestrian and bicycle paths should be built along the river on the "old Shepard Road corridor now, not behind the tank farms and NSP Plant as they are currently proposed. There are several reason for this. a. It is part of the original, MnDOT approved Study Report for Shepard Road . • that was submitted by the City of St. Paul. The money is available now and should be used as it was originally intended. ql�- i5y I b. It is less expensive. All that is required is resurfacing and striping the east-bound • lane of old Shepard Road for two-way bicycle traffic and preparing the sidewalk. This would provide 95% of the amenities desired in a riverside bikeway and promenade - that is, separated paths and a great view of the Mississippi River. It would be an instant attraction for legions of walkers, cyclists and in-line skaters. Two lanes would still be available on the old Shepard Road )and for some undefined reason still necessary) to the tank farm entrance. The two lanes east of that point - if they cannot be eliminated - could be converted to a one lane, on-way street toward downtown that would instantly allow dozens of parallel parking spots for river access. c. It would be far more attractive .in drawing people on foot or bike to downtown. Building paths behind an old ta�k farm and the NSP plant is nobody's idea of a desirable setting, especially with the Mississippi River just 1 ,000 feet away. d. It would be environmentally superior. Building a new 12-foot-wide bike path � and 8-foot-wide pedestrian path along New Shepard Road from Randolph to Chestnut � will add over three acres of paved surface (about 140,000 square feet) to this area with all the attendant problems of increased runoff, pollution, etc. Paving th� Great River runs counter to the Greening the Great River initiative currently underway. e. Health concerns are diminished. When Leon Pearson and a consultant appeared before the Bicycle Advisory Board we were told that NSP required New • Shepard Road to be straightened out near the NSP Plant because it was too close to an area where coal dust is being generated. The proposed bicycle and pedestrian paths along New Shepard Road are closest to this coal dust. � f. Everybody wins. Building pedestrian and bicycle paths now along the river) as part of this initiative) would be cheaper, environmentally superior and far more attractive in bringing people down to St. Paul's renewed riverfront. The money is available now and this must be why it was the City's original plan. Let's do it. � � ST. PAUL BOMA Fax�612-297-6i60 � Nov 4 '96 15�08 P.03j03 �- qb - L ��4 � Greater Saint Paul � Buil�lin� �wn�rs � ' M�n�g�rs A�s��ci�tion Sain t P��I 54NTA P,UL MIN ESOTA 85 O�T PFiQNBE b 2 23�t a888�FAX:812.297.6760 �.e..r.w a.q a..�r�r.+�.w�ew�wwww � Octobcr 29, 199b Mayor ItiTorm Colcman City o�'St, �aul Room 390 City Hall St. Paul, MN SS102 Dear Mayor Colcman: 7hc Greater St. Paul Assaciataon of Buildir�g pwners and Managers(BOMA)was �leAaed t:� have heen repreaented �n the Shepard R�ad ne�ign Advis�ry C'.�mmit- tee by Mark Rancone, Baard Member of St. Paul BOMA. Mark provided us with li►nciy upda�es as the work th�Camauttee Nro�i�. • On Octobcr 23, 1996, the Officers and Board Members of St, Paul BOMA met and fanali�c� their P�Fiti�n whir.h ic reflect�.c1 in the ett�ch� resnitstinn OLII IC�3l?IUilUll }�t�t11C��C�LIIC VI�IUII.ti Llf2tl yUU�lilVG rUI SIIC�tiitl RU7�lI, Il iccvg- nir.es the importance of current commerce and industry as well as immediate and future plans for our riverfrant district. It re£le�cts concern for ingress and egress, keeping in mind our colle.ctive concems for pedestriar� vehicular, and raii saf�y. I ask for your support �f uur re�alucion and will answer ar►y questions you may havc. Sincerely, i��G - William A. Buth Preradent W.1lbkd 6ta;loare • 199697 OFFICERS .� .�� .• •�•��r ti'1'.�� f'.�1!h,�n�rr,.�i„. Ki;h I�� .li,n,;' I�N�.!a r f ti.�n .. �.� • i. I.�ls.�� ).� �,,1 ?I'�� \n�r,�l.�:�. . . , UIK6CTUR5 I�.� � . 1;.��t .(,,.i��L� �i�•m�1i�r ..I t,��n��i��n� !;I'� .I'��I �L�Iw�i . �i,in IL n,��i�. � f'��,. �t��t •�.I I�J�.i. I�f \� ! �., . ,, , . ST. PAUL BOMfl Fax�612-297-6160 Nov 4 '96 15�07 P.01�03 9� � �5� �1 • RESOLUTION WH.EREAS, the Shepard Road Design ,Ad�asory Commuttee appoi�z�ted by the Mayor artd Cit� Counc�� of the City of St. Paul and consistin� of a cross- seetion o£ iz►dz��dua�s an�d interests reviewed detailed alternatives for a Shcpard Ctoad redesi�n, and WHEREAS, the Corx�miittee identified numerous needs including traffic movement, �uture development �otes�tial, pedestrian and bicycle usage, green space, rivcrfrorrt connection, and safety, NUW TH�RFFORE 33E IT RESOLVED THAT the Greater St. Paul Association of Building Owners and Managers unanimously endorses Altcrnative Desi�n Concept E, Roadway Alignment and Urban Design Concept, with desi�n ez�ianr,enr�er�ts to inc�ude a Brade-sepa�rated �r�tersection at Chesmut Strcct to providc a safc�ow of pcdcstrimn, vchicular, and rail zz�.ovcmcnt. • Board of Directors Greatcr St. Paut Associatian of Building Owncrs and Ma��agers, tnc. 4ctober 23, �946 Post-it•Fax Not 7671 pa� ��► 3 ro J R,p� Colpept. �, P�M F�tOne N Fax� hax• • ST. 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Road proj ect: 1. The Shepard Road/Chestnut Street intersection is an important piece of infrastructure which, depending on its design, will either significantly impede or significantly contribute to the revitaliza.tion of downtown Saint Paul. 2. The Sheuard Road/Chestnut Street intersection s�ould be designed to optimize �e free-flow of traffic into and out of the downtown area to ensure easy, safe and predictable access to the capitol area, Civic Center, Science Museum, and downtown offices, businesses, and attractions. In essence, the intersection should be a gateway to downtown Saint Paul. 3. The Shepard Road/Chestnut Street intersection cannot serve as an effective gateway if the intersection is designed with Shepard Road, Chestnut St�eet, and the railroad tracks at the same grade. To the contrary, a single grade intersection would provide • unpredictable access (due to train delays) and create serious safety concerns for motor vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians. 4. We believe the design shown in the attached illustration would provide an effective gateway while respecting the mixed use character of the surrounding neighborhoods. There may be other design alternatives which would provide an equally or more effective gateway. We urge the City Council to direct the appropriate City agencies to recommend the best way to make the intersection an effective gateway. 5. We recognize the concerns of residents of the Irvine Park neighborhood concerning noise and traffic congestion not only in and around the Shepard Road/Chestnut Street intersection, but all along Chestnut Street between Shepard Road and West Seventh Street. We support the incorporation of the Shepard Road/Chestnut Street intersection into an overall plan to minimize the negative impact on adjacent neighborhoods of development in the area. . 6. Finally, we believe the overall plan to deal with traffic in the area shouid incorporate a. plan for pedestrian and bicyclist traffic in order to connect the river and riverside parks with the Science Museum, Rice Park, Civic Center, the Irvine Partk neighborhood, and the entire downtown area. • The Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Greater St. Paul Association of Building O�vners and Managers, Inc. Capital City Partnership a�^ �� • PLANNING COM I M SSION RESOLUTION • � RECOMMENDATIONS � qb - �,� � �cit of saint aul Y p planning commission resolution file number 96-69 �te November 8, 1996 RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING A PREFERRED DESIGN CONCEPT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF SHEPARD ROAD FROM RANDOLPH AVENUE TO JACKSON/SIBLEY STREETS WHEREAS, the Saint Paul City Council approved the reconstruction and realignment of Shepard Road and the construction of a new road, fhe East Central Business District Bypass, between Randolph Avenue and I-35E (Segments A-F) on December 16, 1988; and WHEREAS, the City Council amended its decision on Segment B, the intersection of Shepard Road and Chestnut Street, from a grade-separated intersection to an at-grade intersection on December 16, 1993; and • WHEREAS, Mayor Coleman created the Shepard Road Design Advisory Group in August 1995 to advise City staff and the project consultants on a preferred design concept for reconstructed Shepard Road between Randolph Avenue and Jackson/Sibley Streets; and WHEREAS, the Design Advisory Group reviewed a series of design concepts, including Alternative E, the preferred design concept being forwarded by the staff Design Team at this time; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on Alternative E on October 11, . 1996, notice of which was published in the Saint Paul Pioneer Press and Legal Ledger; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission makes the following findings regarding Alternative E: 1. Both the Shepard Road design principles and the preferred design concept are compatible with the general goals and preliminary design and development principles of the Downtown River Corridor Development Framework. � moved by Maddox � sE;conded by in favor 11 a('��t 5 (Field, Lee, Mardell, Sharpe, Vaught) ��.. 2 abstained (Birk, Nawlin) �9� - � �� • 2. Alternative E differs from the draft Upper Landing Precinct Plan (a component of the Downtown River Corridor Development Framework) regarding the location of New Shepard Road just east of the High Bridge, the treatment of the intersection of Old Shepard Road and Chestnut Street, and the number of access points from Shepard Road to local streets. Nothing in the preferred design concept, however, precludes changes at a future date that may be necessary to serve new development at the Upper Landing. 3. The new alignment of Shepard Road is generally compatible with existing land uses and a wide range of future uses. A four-lane facility is required to adequately handle the increased traffic from new development at the Upper Landing and in downtown Saint Paul. 4. The preferred design concept is consistent with the draft Transportation Policy plan. 5. The preferred design concept is consistent with the Parks and Recreation Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul Planning Commission supports Alternative E, the proposed design concept for the realignment of Shepard Road between Randolph Avenue and Jackson/Sibley Streets, with the following comments: 1. Whether the intersection of Shepard Road and Chestnut Street is a four- or three- legged intersection should continue to be explored as a development option for the • Upper Landing is finalized. 2. The Design Team should consult with interested pa�ties and affected adjacent property owners to ensure that native plantings are incorporated into the final design to the greatest extent possible. 3. Old Shepard Road should be reused for continuous, separated bicycle and pedestrian pathways along the river. These pathways would be in addition to the off-street bicycle and pedestrian trails planned for New Shepard Road. The Planning Commission should be kept informed of the Parks and Recreation Commission's progress on the design of Old Shepard Road. 4. The width of traffic lanes in the "narrows" section should not exceed 11 feet. 5. A vertical connection between the bluff and the pedestrian trail along New Shepard Road between Randolph Avenue and Chestnut Street should be explored in the final design phase. 6. Noise impacts on adjacent residential areas and potential mitigation options should be explored in the final design phase. 7. The land that is made available for public and private deVelopment by realigning Shepard Road is too valuable to be used for stormwater detention ponds. Alternative, • less space consumptive techniques for stormwater management should be employed. � PLANNING COMMISSION � �L� - � �u. Davrd McDonell,Chair • CITY OF SAIl�IT PAUL /100 City Hall Annex Norm Coleman,Mayor 25 West Fourth Slreet TelepHone:612-266-6565 Saint Paul,MN 55102 Facsimrle:611-228-3314 MEMORANDUM: DATE: November 8, 1996 TO: Saint Paul City Councii FROM: Saint Paul Planning Commission RE: Recommendation on Preferred Design Concept for Shepard Road BACKGROUND � The realignment of Shepard Road from Randolph Avenue to Jackson/Sibley Streets has been a priority of the City of Saint Paul since the early 1980's. Following a five-year Environmental Impact Statement process, staff and the City's consultants, SRF Consulting Group, have been working for the last year with a citizen Design Advisory Group (DAG) on a design concept for the new road. The DAG, with its broad range of interests, was invaluable in identifying design objectives for the project in the areas of aesthetics and visual quality, pedestrian/bicycle linkage, roadway design features, access and community context; helping define a range of alternative design concepts; and providing feedback on the preferred design concept being forwarded by staff(Alternative E). The purpose of this memo is to present the Commission's recommendation on Alternative E. THE PREFERRED DESIGN CONCEPT: ALTERNATIVE E The design of New Shepard Road is based on the following design principles: 1. Shepard Road should be designed as a "civic element." � 2. Shepard Road should be designed in a series of transitional zones to calm traffic and reflect the changing character of the riverfront. 3. Shepard Road should be a continuous road that implements the design philosophy of the Great River Road system. _ 4. Until development occurs, Shepard Road will be the dominant feature along the riverfront. As such, it should be designed to provide a framework for public activity and future development. • 5. Shepard Road should be an important element in the City's vision of a vital riverFront and downtown. R(� - �5� 1 • Saint Paul City Council November 8, 1996 Page Two Alternative E consists of a four-lane medianed roadway where the eastbound travel lane closest to the river can be converted to a parking lane in off-peak hours. Other design elements include signalized intersections, pedestrian crosswalks, continuous bicycle and pedestrian trails, roadside plantings, ornamental roadway lighting, and a stair tower from Kellogg Park down to the river. The road is intended to be parkway-like in character, emphasizing several traffic calming measures and increased public access to the Mississippi River edge. A more detailed narrative description and colored rendering are attached. It is important to note that this is a design concent only; final design work will be done after approval of a design concept. PUBLIC HEARING The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the Shepard Road preferred design concept on October 11, 1996. Twelve persons addressed the Commission, and written comments were submitted by another six persons or groups (attached). Five key issues were raised. 1. Design of bicycle/pedestrian pathways. There was general support for continuous, separated bicycle and pedestrian pathways � throughout the corridor, preferably in the right-of-way of Old Shepard Road. 2. Use of Old Shepard Road. There was general support for retention of Old Shepard Road as a bicycle/pedestrian corridor. Some groups feel that a reduced amount of vehicular traffic is appropriate on Old Shepard Road (akin to the parkways around our lakes); others feel that the right-of- way should be reserved exclusively for bicycle and pedestrians. A related concern has been a frustration that Old Shepard Road has not been designed to the same level of detail New Shepard Road has, and that the two facilities need to be considered in tandem. As we heard at the hearing, the Parks and Recreation Commission will be preparing a design plan for Old Shepard Road over the next several months. 3. Number of lanes and lane widths in the "narrows" section. The major concern here is the trade-off between space reserved for vehicular traffic and , space allocated to bike and pedestrian pathways. There appears to be widespread support for Alternative E in terms of how much space along the river's edge becomes available for bicycle and pedestrian use when the railroad tracks are moved closer to the bluff. However, some groups feel that, no matter how much space along the river is opened up with the railroad tracks moved under the Robert Street bridge span closest to the bluff, four lanes of traffic (three lanes non-peak) are too many. Lane widths are proposed to be 11 or 12 feet wide in the "narrows" under Alternative E; in general, this seems to be acceptable to most parties, but some would encourage City staff to request a variance from MnDOT to allow 10-foot wide lanes in this section. (NOTE: A variance • would be required for 11-foot lanes as well.) q�, - �5� 1 • Saint Paul City Council November 8, 1996 Page Three 4. Pedestrian connections between downtown and adjacent neighborhoods, and the riverfront. Several groups have expressed a concern about the safety of pedestrians moving from downtown and adjacent neighborhoods to the riverfront, when they have to cross both Shepard Road (which may be six lanes wide at the Chestnut intersection) and railroad tracks. All of the intersections planned for Shepard Road between Randolph Avenue and Jackson/Sibley are at-grade crossings. Four of the five intersections will be full, signalized intersections for vehicfe and pedestrian crossings. The fifth one, at the base of the proposed stair tower between the Wabasha and Robert Street bridges, will be signalized but will allow pedestrian crossings only. Concern has also been expressed that Segment A, from Randolph to Chestnut, needs a vertical connection from the neighborhoods on top of the bluff down to the river's edge. 5. Stormwater management. Adequate stormwater detention and infiltration ponds for filtering runoff from the road and pathways were encouraged by a couple of groups. • PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS Comaatibilitv with the Downtown River Corridor Development Framework Both the Shepard Road design principles and the preferred design concept are compatible with the general goals and preliminary design and development principles of the Downtown River Corridor Development Framework. In general, both efforts support a new road that is slower, "calmer," landscaped with some native plantings, and allows improved pedestrian access to the Mississippi River. In the Development Framework, Shepard Road is recognized as a key public infrastructure piece that will set the stage for the type, density and urban form of new development along the river. Moving the main road back from the river to open up the river's edge to public access is consistent with the Framework, as is retaining Old Shepard Road as a primary bicycle/pedestrian corridor directly adjacent to the river. Beyond design considerations, the need for Shepard Road to continue to provide safe and convenient access into downtown, albeit in a non-highway fashion, is supported in the Framework. The draft Upper Landing Precinct Plan, a component of the Downtown River Corridor Development Framework, recommends designing Shepard Road as an "urban boulevard;" this is consistent with the design principles guiding the project. There are three instances, however, where the draft Upper Landing Plan and the preferred design concept differ: 1) the location of New Shepard Road just east of the High Bridge; 2) the treatment of the intersection of Old Shepard Road and Chestnut Street; and 3) the number of access points from Shepard Road to local streets. • The draft precinct plan presents a couple of development options that move Shepard Road closer to the bluff just east of the High Bridge and NSP. While this is not expressly part of the ��O � �5� 1 • Saint Paul City Council November 8, 1996 Page Four preferred design concept, it is not entirely inconsistent with the goals of the road realignment. Recognizing the preliminary nature of the development options laid out in the draft precinct plan, it is important to note that the preferred design concept for Shepard Road being forwarded at this time does not preclude any development opportunities being considered for the Upper Landing. In terms of the intersection of Old Shepard Road and Chestnut Street, Alternative E envisions a three-legged intersection, with Old Shepard Road terminating at the new Washington Street intersection to the west and pedestrian-only access to the park space at the base of Chestnut coming from a parking lot east of the Washington Street intersection. Each of the development options in the Upper Landing Plan shows a four-legged intersection at Shepard Road and Chestnut Street, providing vehicular access to a more-intensively-developed Upper Landing at the base of Chestnut Street. It is the Commission's opinion that, while there is an inconsistency between the two concepts, Alternative E as currently configured does not preclude development of a four-legged intersection sometime in the future should it become necessary to . serve new development at the Upper Landing. . In terms of local street access points, the preferred development option for the Upper Landing shows three local streets off of eastbound Shepard Road that are not shown in Alternative E. The Design Team has advised us that these access points could be added in the future should they be needed to serve new development at the Upper Landing site. Comaatibility with adjacent land uses and neighborhoods The new alignment of Shepard Road is generally compatible with existing land uses; it will continue to provide access to the tank farms, NSP, Chestnut Street and Jackson/Sibley. Irvine Park residents have expressed some concern about noise impacts on the neighborhood with the road moved closer to the bluff. During the EIS process, detailed studies were conducted to determine noise impacts and mitigation options for the preferred alternative. Because of changes in several of the original assumptions behind those studies (e.g. a design speed of 45 miles per hour or more, a grade separation with Chestnut and the railroad tracks, and Chestnut remaining on its current alignment), the Commission believes that noise impacts and mitigation _ options need to be restudied in the final design phase. . In terms of future adjacent land uses, the Shepard Road design principles recognize that Shepard Road is likely to be the major investment along this stretch of river for the next (at least) 5 years. As such, it can "set the tone" for how adjacent new development is configured and at what densities. The Commission believes that designing a road that meets the design principles will provide a facility that is compatible with a wide range of future uses, from a new Science Museum and expanded Civic Center to a new mixed-use neighborhood at the Upper • Landing. The Commission further believes that in order to provide a road that is adequate to handle the increased traffic from new development at the Upper Landing and in downtown, a four-lane facility is needed. q� - � �� + Saint Paul City Council November 8, 1996 Page Five Comnatibilitv with the draft Transportation Policy Plan (TPP� The draft plan contains three policies that relate to Shepard Road. 1. The City should improve pedestrian linkages between downtown and adjacent neighborhoods, the Mississippi River, and the Capitol area. 2. The City should make transportation investments based upon a riverfront development framework (in progress) that a. emphasizes pedestrian activity (at-grade and vertical), b. directs that roads and bridges be carefully designed in order to establish the context and set the standard for private development, c. provides strong connections between individual riverfront developments, and d. provides strong connections between the riverfront and the downtown and adjacent neighborhoods. 3. The City should reconstruct Shepard Road between Randolph and Jackson/Sibley in • accordance with the recommendations of the design concept process (in progress), a. as a civic element, b. in a series of transitional zones to calm traffic and reflect the changing character of the riverfront, c. as a continuous road that implements the design philosophy of the Great River Road system, d. as a framework for public activity and future development, e. with the provision for continuous, safe pedestrian/bicycle movement along the river corridor and connection to existing and planned pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and f. with flexibility to accommodate future infrastructure changes within the river corridor. The preferred design concept is consistent with these policies. In fact, the draft Transportation Policy Plan incorporates the Shepard Road design principles directly. The draft TPP classifies Shepard Road as a principal arterial, which assumes a four-lane facility; a 10-ton truck route; and part of the off-road bicycle pathway system. These characteristics are reflected in the preferred design concept. Compatibility with the Parks and Recreation Plan The Shepard Road preferred design concept is generally compatible with the Parks and � Recreation Plan. Those objectives and policies most relevant to the project are noted below. Q� � a 5� i • Saint Paul City Council November 8, 1996 Page Six 1. OBJECTIVE: Encourage protection, preservation and regeneration of the city's open space, natural and historic resources. POLICY: Explore the use of the following techniques, where practical, to preserve the City's natural resources: • Use of native species in plantings; • Use of natural border grasses and plantings along shorelines; • Control of chemical runoff into ponds, lakes, streams and rivers; and • Avoidance of"flat mow" grooming in park areas where a more natural look is appropriate. Moving the road away from the river opens up more of the river's edge to public use and is more respectful of the city's greatest natural resource, the Mississippi River. A couple of groups have encouraged the use of native plantings to landscape the road. The Commission agrees, and understands that the Design Team will consult with such groups as Greening the Great River Park, the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Science Museum and NSP to utilize native plantings to the greatest extent possible. • 2. OBJECTIVE: Expand physical and visual access to the River. POLICIES: • Pursue opportunities to provide public access to the riverfront in a manner that is aesthetically compatible with the riverfront and protects environmentally sensitive areas. • Encourage riverfront development that is environmentally compatible with its history and unique location, and fosters a park-like riverfront character, including, but not limited to, opening the riverfront to more personal recreation activities like swimming, fishing and canoeing. • Strengthen downtown and neighborhood connections to the River through completion of riverfront projects that improve access to the River. The preferred design concept for Shepard Road contains several potential locations for improved access to the river, primarily at the proposed intersection midway befinreen NSP and Chestnut, Chestnut Street, the proposed intersection between the new Science Museum and District Energy, and the proposed pedestrian crossing at the base of the new stair tower from Kellogg Park. Additional pedestrian connections could be built as needed at a later time to serve new development adjacent to the road. The Commission believes that the reuse of Old Shepard Road as a bicyclelpedestrian corridor with less motorized use will improve public access to the riverFront, and that moving the road back from the river creates the opportunity to create a park-like character along the riverfront. • al� - I�-! 1 , Saint Paul City Council November 8, 1996 Page Seven 3. OBJECTIVE: Develop park and open space connections. POLICIES: • Pursue opportunities to expand the City's recreational trail system and give priority to development of trails that: • Provide connections between and within the City's parks, trails in adjacent municipalities, and the Regional trail system; and • Complete the principal recreational trail systems in Saint Paul, including the Saint Paul Grand Round Loop, Mississippi River Trails, Capitol Route, and thePhalen Creek Trail. Continuous bicycle and pedestrian paths are basic to the design of New and Old Shepard Road. This corridor is seen as a key one for both local and regional trail connections; in fact, it is designated as a regional trail corridor in the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission's system plan. The Downtown River Corridor Development Framework reinforces the importance of Shepard Road in providing key recreational connections. In addition, Shepard Road from Randolph to Jackson/Sibley is indicated in the Parks and Recreation Plan as one of two key missing links for off-road bicycle and pedestrian movement • via the Mississippi River Trail. Use of Old Shepard Road The Commission supports reuse of Old Shepard Road as a continuous, separated bicycle and pedestrian pathway along the river. The Commission would like to be kept informed of the Parks and Recreation Commission's work to develop a design plan for Old Shepard Road. (NOTE: Commissioner Gordon has volunteered to participate in a task force should the Parks Commission establish one to prepare the design concept for Old Shepard Road.) Design of bicycle/pedestrian pathways The Commission supports providing continuous, separated bicycle and pedestrian pathways along both New Shepard Road and Old Shepard Road. The Commission recognizes that the preferred route for bicyclists and pedestrians in this corridor is likely to be at the river's edge (in the Old Shepard Road alignment), but that providing facilities along New Shepard Road allows the creation of a loop route and the "calming" of New Shepard Road (i.e. making it feel more like a city street). The Commission was concerned about the ability to provide continuous, separated bicycle and pedestrian pathways in the "narrows" section if the railroad tracks are not moved back to the bluff and the road is kept at four lanes. The Design Team assured us that this would still be possible. With the tracks moved back, the bike trail would be a minimum of 12 feet wide, and • the pedestrian trail would be a minimum of 8 feet wide. With the tracks staying in their current location, the bike trail would still be a minimum of 12 feet wide, and the pedestrian trail would be qfr� - ��'� I • Saint Paul City Council November 8, 1996 Page Eight a minimum of 6 feet wide. The widths are stated as minimums, because the trail right-of-way varies throughout the "narrows." While the bike trail width is likely to stay constant, the width of the pedestrian trail may vary through this section. In any case, though, the two trails will be of adequate width and separated. Number of lanes and lane widths in the "narrows" section The Commission supports four lanes in the "narrows" section, as indicated in Alternative E. Staff stated that, while lane widths would most likely be 12 feet wide nearer to Randolph to help the transition from the more freeway segment west of Randolph to the "urban boulevard" segment east of Randolph, 11-foot lanes in the "narrows" are proposed. (NOTE: Lane widths less than 12 feet would require a variance from MnDOT.) On-street parking is proposed in the southernmost lane (nearest the river) in the "narrows" section during non-peak times; the Commission recommends that conversion of this traffic lane to on-street parking during non- peak hours be explored for the entire stretch of Shepard Road east of Randolph. Pedestrian connections between downtown and adjacent neighborhoods, and the • riverfront The Commission is pleased to see the increased opportunities for pedestrian crossing of Shepard Road, represented by the new signalized intersections shown in Alternative E. However, it agrees that a vertical connection between the bluff top and the pedestrian trail along New Shepard Road between Randolph Avenue and Chestnut Street is important and should be explored. The Commission believes that this feature should be committed to by the City Council as a matter of public policy, but recognizes that it is not currently part of the design concept (and is therefore unfunded). Stormwater management The Commission does not believe that there is adequate space to meet the larger riverfront goals of opening up the river's edge to public use and potential compatible private development, and still provide stormwater detention ponds. In fact, the Commission believes that the land immediately adjacent to the river is simply too valuable to be used for such purposes. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION The Saint Paul Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt Alternative E as the proposed design concept for the realignment of Shepard Road between Randolph Avenue and Jackson/Sibley Streets, with the following comments: • �� - � 5� 1 • Saint Paul City Council November 8, 1996 Page Nine 1. Whether the intersection of Shepard Road and Chestnut Street is a four- or three-legged intersection should continue to be explored as a development option for the Upper Landing is finalized. 2. The Design Team should consult with interested parties and affected adjacent property owners to ensure that native plantings are incorporated into the final design to the greatest extent possible. 3. Old Shepard Road should be reused for continuous, separated bicycle and pedestrian pathways along the river. These pathways would be in addition to the off-street bicycle and pedestrian trails planned for New Shepard Road. The Planning Commission should be kept informed of the Parks and Recreation Commission's progress on the design of Old Shepard Road. 4. The width of traffic lanes in the "narrows" section should not exceed 11 feet. 5. A vertical connection between the bluff and the pedestrian trail along New Shepard � Road befinreen Randolph Avenue and Chestnut Street should be explored in the final design phase. 6. Noise impacts on adjacent residential areas and potential mitigation options should be explored in the final design phase. 7. The land that is made available for public and private development by realigning Shepard Road is too valuable to be used for stormwater detention ponds. Alternative, less space consumptive techniques for stormwater management should be employed. Attachments • �(�- I 5y I • PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING TESTIMONY & � KEY ISSUES • �I�- l 5�! 1 • KEY ISSUES FROM SHEPARD ROAD PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 11, 1996 Dan Krivit. member of Bicvcle Advisory Board but speaking as qrivate citizen 1. Safety of combined bike/ped paths. Position: Paths must be separated. 2. Lack of adequate space in the "narrows." Position: Planning Commission should encourage tough negotiations with the railroads while pursuing additional funding to realign tracks. If realignment found to not be possible, Planning Commission should recommend two lanes in the "narrows." 3. What to do with Old Shepard Road. Position: Old Shepard Road needs a plan of detail equal to that being devised for New Shepard Road. The Shepard Road Design Team should assist the Parks Commission in developing a design concept for Old Shepard Road. Old Shepard Road from Randolph to Chestnut should contain non-motorized (bikes and peds) traffic only. The City Council should not approve the design concept for New Shepard Road without a complete and corresponding plan for Old Shepard Road. Rubv Hunt, Greening the Great River Park • 1. Landscaping and planting of native plants must be an integral part of the project. 2. The final design should fit in with the GGRP's Master Vegetation plan, including naturalized planting styles (not the linear planting of trees). 3. GGRP staff should participate in the final design phase, as members of the Design Team. GGRP would also like to recruit volunteers to assist in the actual planting of the native vegetation. 4. The road should be designed to provide the greatest amount of room for greenways and pedestrians through the "narrows." 5. The hard surface promenade should be minimized, with the edge being softened with extensive plantings. Peqay Lvnch, Friends of the Parks and Trails � The most important element of the project is to give people access to the river and provide a way to travel next to the river. Position: 1. Endorse access to the new Science Museum. 2. Question the attempt to make Randolph a major entrance to New Shepard Road, since that stretch of the road is between an industrial area and the railroad tracks. Entrance monumentation should be at Chestnut and at the Upper Landing Park. 3. Endorse continuous separated bike/ped paths all along the river. 4. Move railroad closer to the bluff; use the extra space for trails and green space. 5. After negotiations with the railroad, cross-section C should be circulated for public • comment; set up an advisory committee. 1 `��l' � �� • Rick Cardenas. downtown resident Key issue: compliance with ADA. Erik Hare, W. 7th/Fort Road Federation Concerns: 1. Reuse of Old Shepard Road. 2. Noise - noise barriers should be considered and designed as integral components of the design, not tacked on as an afterthought. 3. Vertical connection between bluff top and river in Segment A. 4. Movement of bikes/peds through Randolph intersection. 5. Lane width (they support 12' width or less). Want more information on: 1. Phasing, especially re: railroad realignment. 2. Road surFacing. 3. What happens when cars leave Shepard Road to come into downtown via Chestnut; how does the ChestnuUEagle realignment relate to the Upper Landing? Terrv Huntrods, Parks and Recreation Commission 1. Separated bike/ped trails a necessity, as are continuous trails from the Upper Landing to the Lower Landing. • 2. Speed. 3. Old Shepard Road: • Parks and Rec Commission wants to be represented in all future planning and development activities. • Limit vehicular access to park maintenance and emergency vehicles, and access to existing businesses. • Designate as much of the Old Shepard Road corridor as park space as possible; reclaim as much green space adjacent to the river as possible and designate it as a park corridor. 4. The Parks Commission is pleased with the plans overall. Richard Arev. Bicycle Advisory Board � Key points: 1. Road is still too car-oriented. 2. Shoulders on New Shepard Road no# wide enough for commuter bikers. 3. Old Shepard Road is still needed for car access to the tank farms. We should transfer the funding that would be used to put bike/ped paths along New Shepard Road to Old Shepard Road. 4. Moving the railroad tracks is necessary for getting enough space for bikes and peds; if this is not possible, the road should be 2 lanes wide only. 5. Bike/ped paths must be separated. • 2 °��- �� f • Richard Newmark. District 1 1. Any road design should enable use of the riverfront. 2. Shepard Road must provide bike/ped access between District 1 and the Science Museum, especially through the "narrows." Carol Andrews. BAB 1. The design of New Shepard Road should be consistent with the bike path guidelines in the MnDOT manual. Anne Hunt. NeiQhborhood Eneray Consortium and Riverfront Joint Council Key issues: 1. Overall intended use of road - parkway or transportation through-way? 2. Old Shepard Road. 3. Environmental impact of road on river. 4. Funding. Neighborhood Energy Consortium issues: 1. Shepard Road doesn't consider alternate modes. 2. Shepard Road needs to incorporate native plantings; work with GGRP principles. 3. There is alot of impervious surface - potential for toxic wastes to go into river. • A continuous and separated bike path should be as close as possible to the river. Wavne Mikos, CapitolRiver Council Concerns: 1. Chestnut intersection and safety of pedestrians crossing (road and tracks) from Science Museum to river. 2. Speed, speed enforcement. 3. Old Shepard Road. 4. Toxic runoff from roadway. 5. Relocation of railroad tracks - who pays? what happens with pedestrians? 6. Increasing access to a revitalized downtown - how does Shepard Road fit into the bigger plans of bringing more people to downtown? Patrick Seeb. Saint Paul Riverfront Corporation 1. Shepard Road as major piece of infrastructure that will influence private investment for many years to come. 2. Shepard Road should be treated as a gateway into the "urban campus." 3. Shepard Road should be people-oriented - bikes, peds, people. � 4. Lane widths, speed, traffic calming. 5. Environmental issues - Shepard Road as an ecological corridor (Crosby Lake to downtown to Phalen). • 6. Think of Shepard Road as Shepard Street. 3 �� - �� i • 7. The Riverfront Corporation is committed to work with Public Works and other interested parties to design the right Shepard Road. • • 4 � q� ' i5� ► • Testimony to the Saint Paul Planning Commission Concerning the Preferred Design Concept for Shepard Road By Dan Krivit Friday, October 11, 1996 • Thank you. My name is Dan Krivit. • Speaking as a private citizen of Saint Paul. • Member of the Saint Paul Bicycle Advisory Board and active on the Shepard Road design task force of the BAB, but not officially representing the BAB with this testimony. • BAB submitted two letters to-date. (Attached as handouts.) • Main concerns are: (1)safety of combined bike/pedestrian paths; (2) lack of adequate space in the"narrows" under and near Robert Street bridge; and(3) the lack of a coherent,comprehensive plan for the parkway addressing the old Shepard Road right- of-way. • • et - The preferred design concept has, in the past, shown combined pedestrian and bike paths. Pedestrians and bicyclists must each have their own path system. If continued to construction,this situation will not only be dangerous, but unattractive to residents, tourists and other users. Combined paths are a recipe for disaster and must be avoided at all costs. • arrows - The proposed realignment of the railroad and roadway under the Robert Street Bridge is essential to success of the design concept. Without this critical element, the design concept as proposed fails to meet the design principals originally established for the Shepard Road project. It is my understanding that the total cost of the project as proposed is about$21 million. Funding sources have been identified and essentially appropriated for about$12 million,enough to build east from Randolph through to the new Science Museum. It has been stated that a goal is to complete this section in time for the Science Museum opening. But this leaves a funding gap of about$9 to$10 million. While alternative funding is being pursued and should be encouraged by this Planning Commission, • securing these funds is uncertain. Page 1 of 3 �� - f��-�! � • It is my understanding that the City's design group has officially discarded any possibility of less than four drive lanes during peak hours. This position, plus the uncertainty of additional funding, puts the feasibility of adequate pedestrian and bike paths in "the narrows" under Robert Street Bridge at risk. The Planning Commission should go on record as encouraging tough negotiations with the Railroad while pursuing additional funding for the railroad realignment. If such negotiations fail, or if funding can not be secured, the Planning Commission should recognize the equal importance of non-motorized use of the space under Robert Street Bridge and recommend a maximum of two lanes in this critical "narrows"section of Shepard Road. Otherwise, this narrows could become the only portion within Saint Paul along the entire Mississippi River corridor without adequate and safe bike and pedestrian paths. • Old Shepard Road - I note with interest that the news release about this public hearing states: The preferred design concept for the reconstruction of Shepard Road between Randolph Avenue and Jackson/Sable in downtown Saint Paul consists of a four- . lane medianed roadway where the eastbound travel lane closest to the river can be converted to a parking lane in off-peak hours. Other design elements include signalized intersections, pedestrian crosswalks, a eontinuous bicycle / pedestrian tail al_ ong the river, roadside plantings, ornamental roadway lighting, and a stair tower from Kellogg Mall Park down to the river. Continuous along the River? It is my understanding that the design team decided r�ot to include any planning or design work for the old Shepard Road unless it is overlapped as one and the same with the new Shepard Road. Thus, the preferred design is silent on the plans for Old Shepard Road from Randolph to Chestnut, a significant and aesthetically significant portion of Shepard Road!! [I have some photos that I will pass around showing some of the aesthetic beauty of the old Shepard Road views.] In fact,the original environmental design plans for the project as contained within the Study Design Report, as approved by state and federal officials,had a continuous bike/ pedestrian path immediately along the bank of the River. But now,the design team intends to ask the state to amend these plans to include the bike/pedestrian path only • along the new Shepard Road right-of-way adjaeent to the bluff behind the NSP plant! Their position, as I understand it, is that funding is too limited to do both. Page 2 of 3 � �� 5� ! • It is my opinion that the City should be seizing on this opportunity to use thc momentum of the new Shepard Road project to develop plans for upgrading old Shepard Road with a focus on dedicated bicycle and pedestrian paths where the cars now travel along this stretch in front of the NSP plant and tank farm. A non-motorized stretch of Old Shepard Road would truly become an attraction as envisioned by many of the City leaders. Furthermore, it is my understanding that because, in part,of the planning void left by the Shepard Road design team, the Saint Paul Parks Commission is now taking up the issue of design concepts for Old Shepard Road. I applaud this leadership, but have not given up on the linkage to the new Shepard Road project and the actions of your Planning Commission being requested today. In conclusion, I make three specific recommendations to the Planning Commission. Recommend to the City Council that • 1. All bicycle paths should be dedicated and marked as such. There should be no combined pedestrian/bicycle paths. 2. If the railroad realignment is not feasible for whatever reason (e.g., negotiations, fundin�, etc.), the City should restrict the car traffic to a maximum of total of two lanes such that adequate and safe bicycle and pedestrian paths can be implemented in the narrows under Robert Street Bridge. 3. The study design team should be directed to assist the Parks Commission in developing design plans for Old Shepard Road. The City should work to fully abandon car traffic behind the tank farm and NSP by allowing alternative access (e.g., from new Shepard Road). The City Council should not approve the design concept of new Shepard Road without a complete and corresponding plan for old Shepard Road. Thank you for the opportunity to comment. I welcome the chance to present these�ideas in more detail to your Comprehensive Planning and Economic Development Committee. • Page 3 of 3