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INFO RELATED TO PARKING � Page lofl Stro00berg, Stecy From: Messer, Ralph Sent: Friday, January OS. 2ODS5:34PM To: Gtnomberg, Stacy Subject: Rice Creek Townhouse Parking On Wednesday, January 4, 2006, 1 conducted a survey of fire lane parking restrictions utthe Rice Creek Townhonoocomplex. The survey was toverify established fire lane areas prohibiting tenant parking ordered by then Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal Robert Aldrich. It appears that some of the parking prohibitions ordered by Chief Aldrich, forwarded to the Rice Creek Townhouse Development Corporation onApril 2S. 1Q78. are still inplace. There are, however, are a number prohibited parking areas included in his order that are not marked. Additionally, other signs have been added that were not a part of Chief Aldrich's order. Although I can find no other orders requiring placement of those signs, the additional fire lane signage is appropriate and tends toclarify the restriction ofparking insome areas. | have come tothree conclusions: 1. Restricted fire lane parking in currently divergent from Chief A|drioh'nApril, 1078 order. 2. The Fire Marshal's Office plans torevisit the fire apparatus access issues toensure that the minimum requirements of the Minnesota State Fire Code and Fridley City Code are being met throughout this complex. 3 Complex haMio and parking ioouoo are exacerbated by the fact that street widths in the area are sub+widthwhioh further restricts general traffic flow into and out of the complex. If you require additional information, p|oone contact me. Thank you. Ralph Messer, Fire Marshal City of Fridley Fire Department 2/6/2O06 CITY OF FRIDLEY FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE PREVENTION To: Stacy Stromberg, Community Development From: Ralph Messer,Fire Marshal Subject: Fire Apparatus Access Into and Through Rice Creek Townhouse Development Date: March 6, 2006 This memorandum concerns fire apparatus access and parking issues at the Rice Creek Townhouse Development. Recently, at your request,I initiated and completed a comprehensive study of fire apparatus access issues and fire lane parking restrictions at the complex. HISTORY OF ACCESS ISSUES AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS: Following construction of the Rice Creek Townhouses,Deputy Chief Robert D. Aldrich issued a correction order by letter on April 26, 1977. He attached a complex map to the order and indicated where fire lane parking restrictions were to be established and maintained. Completion of the fire safety violations was ordered for thirty days following receipt of the order by Chief Aldrich. Currently, additional signage has been installed restricting parking to establish fire lanes throughout the complex. Whether these parking restrictions were established by complex management or fire department order is unknown. It does appear, however,to be consistent with permitting fire apparatus unobstructed access to areas which were not included in Chief Aldrich's order. In July, 2004,I requested the City of Fridley Public Works Department to restrict parking along the City's right-of- way on Stinson Boulevard,N.E. from 69th Avenue,N.E.to 68th Avenue,N.E. on the east end of the Rice Creek complex. This request emanated from access difficulty experienced during a building fire which the Fridley Fire Department responded to at 1668 68th Avenue,N.E. on May 13,2004. Fire units responding to the 12:38 A.M. alarm encountered considerable difficulty entering the complex from 69th Avenue,N.E. because vehicles were parked on both sides of Stinson Boulevard,N.E. from 69th Avenue,N.E.to the fire scene on 68th Avenue,N.E. Those vehicles obstructed fire apparatus access by reducing the width required by the 2003 Minnesota State Fire Code Section 503.2.1 approximately 50%. Our response to another Fire Department emergency incident was similarly influenced by obstructed fire apparatus access to the townhouse complex on June 19,2005. A townhouse, located in a four unit building at 1634 68th Avenue,N.E., exploded at approximately 11 P.M. This explosion is believed to have been caused by a natural gas leak in the vacant residence. Responding fire units from Fridley, Columbia Heights and St. Anthony experienced difficulty gaining access to the scene due to vehicles parked partially obstructing driveways at the scene. Of course, this situation was exacerbated by the large debris field from the explosion. Parking restrictions, however,would have distinctly improved apparatus access to this emergency scene. SUMMARY OF PARKING SURVEY CONDUCTED IN JANUARY,2006 On January 4,2006,I conducted a survey of complex fire lane parking restrictions at your request. I was given a copy of the order and complex map used by Chief Aldrich in April, 1977 to order the establishment of fire lane parking restrictions in the complex . I also discovered that fire lane parking restriction signs,in addition to those ordered by Chief Aldrich, have been installed. The additional signage is consistent with proper fire apparatus access for the complex. We, however, cannot determine if the additional signage was ordered by the City or installed by complex management. We are also unaware of installation dates for the additional signs. Several important conclusions were reached as a result of the January,2006 survey. • The complex has not changed geographically since Chief Aldrich's 1977 order or installation of additional fire lane parking restriction signs. Additionally,townhome design, access, garages and parking areas are fairly consistent throughout the complex. • 68th Avenue,N.E. and driveways used by complex tenants are subwidth and, at best, difficult to negotiate while operating emergency vehicles when not obstructed by parked vehicles. • The width of 68th Avenue,N.E., coupled with sharp turning radii at driveway entrances require additional area to enter those driveways. • Parking restrictions, as ordered by Chief Aldrich in 1977, are commensurate with the intent of current fire code provisions on fire apparatus access to this area. • Additional signage installed is compliant with current fire code provisions with the exception of width provisions for apparatus access roads. Therefore,it is my opinion that fire lane parking restrictions imposed on the Rice Creek Townhouse complex in 1977 and the additional fire lane parking restriction signage installed either by Fire Department order or complex management shall be maintained in a consistent,uniform manner throughout the complex. Additionally,Fridley Municipal Code Chapter 108 establishes provisions for proper placement of signs, marking and posting of fire lanes to restrict vehicular parking. Corrections shown below shall be accomplished to these standards. This is the detailed list of my findings by site addresses. Necessary corrections are shown in bold type for each area. 1560- 1596 69th Avenue,N.E. Signs located at both west and east entry off 69th Avenue,N.E. Signs located at south end of driveway on either side of the gararge. 1600 - 1640 69th Avenue,N.E. Sign located at west entry and at south end of driveway on the east side of the garage. Replace missing fire lane signage at east entry from 69th Avenue,N.E. and at south end of driveway on the west side of the garage. 1650- 1658 69th Avenue,N.E. Sign located at entry to driveway but is difficult to see because of the height of the sign. Install fire lane signage compliant to height requirements in Fridley Municipal Code Chapter 108. Sign located on west side of driveway in front of the building may not be the proper distance from the entry area signage. Inspect signage on west side of driveway in front of the building to ensure that sign placement distances are compliant with City Code. North side of 68th Avenue,N.E. All parking on the north side of 681h Avenue,N.E. is prohibited (see Chief Aldrich's order of 1977). There is no signage restricting parking for fire lane access along the north side of 68th Avenue,N.E. Install fire lane signage pursuant to City Code Chapter 108 along the entire north side of 68th Avenue,N.E. from Stinson Boulevard, N.E. to Arthur Street, N.E. Place signs and mark curbs appropriately to prevent obstruction to driveway entry. 2 1565 - 1597 68th Avenue,N.E. Signs are installed on the north end of the garage, at the northwest corner near 1579 68th Avenue,N.E. and just into the east driveway from 68th Avenue,N.E. marking end of no parking in driveway radius. Install fire lane signage in the northeast corner near 1589 68th Avenue, N.E. and at the end of the driveway radius on the west side of the west entry. 1613 - 1639 68th Avenue,N.E. A sign is installed on the north end of the garage. No other signs are installed. Install compliant signage marking entry driveway radii in the west and east driveways, at the northwest corner near 162168th Avenue,N.E. and at the northeast corner near 163168th Avenue,N.E. 1653 - 1683 68th Avenue,N.E. A sign is posted at the north end of the garage and the end of the entry driveway radii on east and west driveways. Install signage in the northwest corner near 1659 68th Avenue,N.E. and the northeast corner near 167168th Avenue,N.E. South side of 68th Avenue,N.E. Limited parking is permitted along the south side of 68th Avenue,N.E. Install signage and markings prohibiting parking at entry driveway radii and along the garages facing 68th Avenue, N.E. 1570- 1596 68th Avenue,N.E. A sign is located at the beginning of the drive entry radii on 68th Avenue, N.E. Install complaint signage and marking at the south end of the garage, in the southwest corner near 1578 68th Avenue,N.E. and the southeast corner near 1586 68th Avenue,N.E., at south end of drive entry radii and on the south end of the garage. 1604- 68th Avenue,N.E. Relocate sign to beginning of entry drive radius. 1612 - 1638 68th Avenue,N.E. Signs are located only at the end of entry drive radii on east and west entries. Install fire lane signage in the southwest corner near 1620 68th Avenue, N.E. and the southeast corner near 1630 68th Avenue,N.E. 1652 - 1682 68th Avenue,N.E. Signs are located on the south end of the garage, on the south end of entry drive radii and contains the only compliant radii marking at the east drive entry Install fire lane signage and marking in the southwest corner near 1660 68th Avenue,N.E. and the southeast corner near 1670 68th Avenue, N.E. Because of snow cover,I was unable to verify whether or not curbs in prohibited parking areas were painted yellow as required by City Code. Curbs must be painted yellow in restricted parking areas posted as fire lanes. I will verify proper marking of curb surfaces in the Spring of 2006. If you have any questions concerning this report,please contact me. Following your approval of this memorandum,I will be issuing orders to Rice Creek Townhouse management to prepare fire lane parking restriction corrections as soon as the weather permits their completion. Thank you. 3 --------_--__ CITY OF FRIDLEY www.ci.fridley.mn.us Stacy Stromberg, City Planner 6431 University Avenue NE Fridley MN 55432 Phone: 763-572-3595 Fax: 763-571-1287 strombergs@ci.fridley.mn.us TAXr To: L From: Stacy Stromberg -- - —.——__ Fax: Pages: Phone: Date: Re cc: Comments: i Www cmt V1 krt/ ILA c,0 v1, NO jwVk0VV w �Vlt, +o ywoli c� t sOI Page 1 of 1 Stromberg, Stacy ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. From: Otteson, Layne Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 10:43 AM To: Stromberg, Stacy Subject: Rice Creek Townhomes Stacy, Please find comments from the Engineering staff: 1. Design work needs to be approved and signed by an engineer. 2. Call out silt fence with a note. 3. Striping of stalls is confusing— remove stripe along aisle. Should be solid lines. 4. Show water and sewer service location and how it connects to City lines. 5. Identify the style of concrete curb being used. 6. Provide parking lot paving/aggregate section on plans. 7. Verify with Fire Marshall regarding turn around/access issues. 8. Provide dirtwork and runoff calculations from the engineer. 9. Need to pond 10 yr event at minimum—new impervious only. Check w/RCWD for stricter requirements. 10. Add a weir/trash collector at pond outlet. 11. Owners to sign City of Fridley's"Pond Maintenance Agreement". 12. Provide copy of Rice Creek Watershed District response regarding any additional ponding,treatment, infiltration, etc. 13. Provide copy of RCWD permit. Sincerely, Layne Otteson, P.E. Assistant Director of Public Works (763) 572-3551 3/27/2006 March 27, 2006 Rice Creek Townhouse Company c/o Lindquist & Vennum PLLP 4200 IDS Center 80 South Eighth Street Minneapolis MN 55402 Re: Rice Creek Townhomes— 1560 69th Avenue NE, Fridley, Minnesota Gentlemen: "NOTE —THIS LETTER SUPERSEDS MY ORIGNAL LETTER DATED MARCH 21, 2006 We have been working with you over the last several months regarding the parking situation at your complex. The complex requires 51 additional parking stalls, for a total of 353 parking stalls, in order to meet City Code requirements. You have proposed to provide the additional 51 stalls as follows: A. The construction of a parking lot in the vacant grassy area on the northeast corner of the complex. This parking lot is to contain 37 parking stalls. B. The additional 14 spaces to bring the total of new parking spaces to 51 will be accomplished by restriping the parking areas in the complex by reducing the width of the parking stalls from 10 feet 9 feet, as allowed by the City Code. We are in receipt of the proposed parking plan, dated March 9, 2006, for the northeast corner of the property. City staff has approved the location and layout of the parking lot, subject to the City Engineer's approval of the grading and drainage plan (parking lot to be drained into grass area and not the street), and approval of the lighting plan to meet City Code requirements. Staff can approve the final plan without City Council approval. City staff's approval will be conditioned upon the parking lot being constructed and the striping accomplished by July 1, 2006. Arrangements will need to be made with the City to provide adequate surety of 125% of the project cost, prior to commencement of project. Upon completion of the work as outlined in your plan, the complex will meet the original parking requirements of the City. Sincerely, CITY OF FRIDLEY Stacy Stromberg City Planner C-06-22 Jun 14 06 01 : 23p Diana L. H;: we-:s 952-854-0910 p. 1 JIM BERN C;t.�. 8162 Bloomington AvimWe South Bloomington, MN 554:"5 Phone# (952)854-771:8 Fax# (952)854-0910 COVER LET"I113_ ---- FAX TRkNSMITTAL PLEASE DELIVER THE FOLLOWING PAGES TO: S�rU�+1�11_C: TRANSMITTAL SENT FROM: 1, PHONE # (952) 854-7783 FAX # _.(952) 854-0911;1 THIS TRANSMITTAL CON%C;I:;T'S OF ' l PAGES INCLUDING THIS COVER LETTER. IF ".141ANSMITTAL IS INCOMPLETE OR UNREADABLE, PLEASE CALL. US AT: (952) 854-7788. GE: MESS rte-. ¢1�c�.�Cx�eelh„T{` �►���� Jun• 14 06 01 : 23p Diana L. Hc,we;j 952-854-0910 p. 2 I I III I IIT I e m c.:.> ra n d u m To: Stacy StrombE:-rg From: Diana CC: Date: June 12, 2006 RE: Rice Creek To%vnF,ouses Project - Update Stacy, following you will firid a copy of the letter that the Rice Creek Watershed District sent to us after receiving the permit application and parking Ict Flans submitted to be reviewed and approved by the RC::Vo`C:► Board of Managers. We will receive a notice l: .mune 16, 2006 of any revisions that are needed, to be re-submitted by June 19, 2006. The board meeting is scheduled for Jure 28, 2006. 1 will keep you informed c:;f any further updates that might occur between those times. If you have any question; or concerns, please feel free to give me a call at 952-854-7781_:,. Juni 14 06 01 : 23p Diana L. Hc,wej 952-854-0910 p. 3 RICE CREEK WATERSHnio ®IISTRICT Notice of Receipt of Permit Application Permit Number:06-064 Permit Name:Rice Creek Townhomes Received:6/8/2006 Board Action at Meeting on:6/29/2(106 Please note that permit applicatioris requiring Wetland Conservation Act Noticing have to be submitted approximately 39 days prior to the Board meeting date (4th Wed. of each month) in order to be considered ai! that meeting. The above-referenced permit applicati.--m is now being reviewed by our office and will be subject to action by the RCWD Board of Managers at their regular meeting on the above date unless you are notified that the appli::adcn is incomplete. Please refer to the attached schedule explaining the application process and pertinent dates. You may make a personal appearance;3t the Board meeting if you so desire,although it is not necessary for you to appear unless notified by the District. The Board of Managers meets at 7:00 p.m.at the Shoreview City Hall located at 4600 North Victoria Street,Shoreview,MN. The Board of Managers regularly con siders permit applications only at their fourth- Wednesday-of-the-month meeting. f you have questions regarding your Application status please contact the District Office-to::.vc,id unnecessary delays in receiving a permit. Please refer to the Permit Applicabon Number above on all calls/submittals. if you have any questions, please call Ken Powell at:the District Office, (763) 398-3072 or email him at: kpowell@ricecreek.org Cc Diana Howey Jim Bern Company 8162 Bloomington Avenue South Bloomington MN 55425 Steve Schilke Ulteig Engineers, Inc. 3350-38`x'Avenue South Fargo,ND 58104 Juni 14 06 01 : 23p Diana L. K wiej 952-854-0910 p. 4 Permit Si-.4leduie for Jeune 2006 May 19- Wetland-related application materials (replacement plan application)due to the District Office: if applicable to the project. June 8— Permit Applicatio» Deadline. All application materials are due to the District Office by 4:30 pm. June 16— Draft Engineer's :[;:epo:rt with staff recommendation to the District Board of Managers faxe:] tzz�applicants and consultants. June 19 — Revised plans and,'or aziditional information accepted by District Engineer (Emmons &. Olivier Resources) until 5pm at their office for Engineer's Reports:-eceiving an incomplete status. June 23— Final Engineer's 1[q:epe:rt with staff recommendation to the District Board of Managers [x-.ed to applicants and consultants. June 28— Board of Managers Pvleeting for consideration of all permit applications that are deemed a:)mplete by the Engineer's Report. Notes: • Engineer's Report will rNommend approval, conditional approval pending receipt of changes (CA.P],OC), denial, or will be deemed incomplete. Applications deemed incomplete in the final Engineer's Report before the Board Meeting will not be considi::red.at that meeting. • For applications with a CA.:?R.00 status following the Board Meeting,Applicants have 90 days to submit the required non-administrative item(s) and six months to submit the required admin:::>trative items. After this time, the application reverts to a denial and a new application will need to be submitted. • For applications involving wetland impacts, the District must follow noticing requirements of the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act (WCA). Wetland- related application materkils must be submitted 39 days prior to the monthly meeting date in order to b.- considered at that meeting. Any project application involving a WCA wetland', replacement plan, exemption, etc_ will be considered incomplete until fire WCA noticing period is completed. For projects with wetlands or potential wethinds on the property, delays may occur if the applicant has not previously coordinated with the District on the review and approval of the wetland delineation/determination. MINNESOTA. TRANSFER RAILROAD COMPANY S-LY RIGHT OF WAY PER BOOK 771, PAGE 317 RAILROAD /--NW COR. OF NEI J4 1 //--NW OF SEC. 13, T.30, R.24 (FOUND) SEWER EASEMENT PER DOC. NO. 304474 w J ' 00 I"r CL Lo �to i _j 1 10 MEL. - my 13 STALLS - NEW PARKING 40- LAT AREA N ci i ---35--� BLDG. TYPE 'A' (1661-1671) cl !. I CIO c�uMi — -- o� : 42.1 . .: 72.6 �` Ell J O C7 Q 0 LJQ 00 In Ln 41-1651) .0 --_ _ m — 42.1 �r—E LINE OF E3/4 NEI/4 M � , OF SEC. 13, T.30, R.24 Lo / COD N p ,O�F ROADWAY AS LOCATED 42.2 .'Vl_ 1 ccn4 RICIE CREED( WATERSHED ID iSTRICT m i 4325 Pheasant Ridge Dr. NE #611 • Blaine, MN S5449-3070 Phone:763-398-3070 • Fax:763-398-3088 November 26,2oo8 Diana Howey Jim Bern Company 8162 Bloomington Avenue South Bloomington,MN 55425 Inspection Report for RCWD Permit #o6-o64,Rice Creek Townhomes Valid Permit: Yes Date of Inspection: 11/24/2Oo8 Site Conditions: Idle Reason for Inspection: Close-out Location: Fridley Please correct any Non-compliant items within 7 days. Erosion Control(EC): refers to the detachment of soil particles from the greater soil mass. EC-i: Exposed Soils, Compliant. Soils that have been exposed and unworked for 7 days(if 3:1 slope or greater) or 14 days (if less than 3:1 slope)must be stabilized. EC2: Exposed Pond Side Slopes, Compliant. Soils on pond side slopes must be stabilized within 7 days of pond establishment. EC3: Stock Piles Stabilized, NotApplicable. Stock piles must be stabilized if soils are exposed for more than 7 days. This includes the backsides of actively worked stock piles. EC4: Ditch Bottoms Stabilized, NotApplicable. Ditch and swale bottoms must be stabilized to the wetted perimeter within 24 hours of connection to an outlet. EC.i: Energy Dissipation, Compliant. Riprap or other energy dissipation must be provided to culvert and other concentrated flow outfalls within 24 hours of construction. Sediment Control(SC): refers to the transport of eroded soil. SC1: Inlet Protection, Not Inspected. Inlets must be protected by devices that slow or impede stormwater. Note: Inlet protection should not cause flooding to traffic or private property. SC2: Perimeter Control, Not Inspected. Perimeter control must be present at edges of project where stormwater can flow offsite or where exposed soils slope to a water of the state. 1 SC3: Construction Entrance, Not Inspected. A properly constructed rock pad must be present to knock mud off vehicle tires at all entry points to project. Other BMPs are acceptable. SC4: Temporary Sediment Ponds, Not Inspected. Temporary sediment ponds are required during construction where io acres drains to a common location. SC5: Infiltration Areas Protected, Not Inspected. Future or constructed infiltration areas must be protected from sediment to prevent sealing of the soils. SC6: Public Waters Free of Sediment, Not Inspected. Lakes,streams,wetlands,and other waters of the state must be free of sediment deltas and plumes from the construction site. SC7: Dewatering, Not Inspected. Water pumped from site to remove groundwater or to clear flooding from snow melt or stormwater must be clear of sediment when leaving site. Maintenance(M): refers to the maintenance of erosion and sediment control devices. Mi: Perimeter Control Maintenance, Not Inspected. Perimeter control must be cleaned out when 1/3 full of sediment. Where down,perimeter control must be repaired. M2: inlet Protection Maintenance, Not Inspected. inlet protection must be cleaned out when filled with sediment. Mg: Streets, Not Inspected. Tracking onto streets must be cleaned with regular sweeping. M4: Other BMP Maintenance, Not Inspected. Other BMPs must be maintained. Stormwater(SW): refers to proper construction of long term stormwater management BMPs. SW1: Pipes and Culverts, Compliant. Pipes and culverts must be sized and located according to approved plan. SW2: Outlet Structures, Compliant. Outlet structures must be built and located according to approved plan and have proper elevations. SW3: Stormwater BMPs, Compliant. Ponds,rain gardens,biofiltration,underground features,and other stormwater BMPs are built and located according to approved plans. FP: Floodplain, Not Inspected. Any floodplain impacts or construction of structures with low floor elevations less than 2-feet above the regulatory flood plain must be according to approved plans. Comments: Project is complete and $2,500 surety will be returned to Rice Creek Townhomes in 3-6 weeks. 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