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Zoning River Pointe Devel. Spiegels, Mazzuchelli area -, \ \ \ --. Land Use A drive out Asbury Road to Y21, back to town on Middle Road to Seipple, and returning to Y-21 via Humke Road will give you just a sampling of housing being constructed, in the county, on much of what was: tillable farm land. A notable distinction near the end of this trek is a street named: Alan Jackson Drive. What is notable is not that our street naming methodology does not indicate location, but, that we have devolved to naming streets after our favorite country western singer? I humbly suggest that the only parallel here is that while Alan sings a little country and we all have consumed a whole lot of country providing single family residences to a population that considers having their acre in the county a norm. Return to town and you'll hear enough My Bluffs, My Bluffs, My Bluffs to think Mazzuchelli has been renamed. Our beloved Bluffs currently have housing on them, in them, and below them. Why is it wise to have a single- family house consume 4.5 acres of in-city-limits-bluff-top but a condo project for 200 units on 11 acres wrong? (Access? A street from Bluff to Mercy should have been built years ago.) Let us not waste any more time on excessive individual interest. Let us look to provide sustainable housing for 200 families, in the best interest of city building, by letting the lad from Peosta build both condo projects. Loras Coakley 1720 Mount Vernon Court Dubuque 588-1393 cell: 542-2939 ( ~~7 Page 1 of 1 Jeanne Schneider - River Pointe Development Project . Date: Subject: "Jeanne Collins" <jmkcOllinS@)lOtmaiI.COm> <rdbuol@cityofdubuque.org>, <amichalski@cityofdubuque.org>, <kbraig@cityofdubuque.org>, <Ijones@cityofdubuque.org>, <klynch@cityofdubuque.org>, <jconnors63@mchsi.com>, <pcline@cityofdubuque.org>, <jschneid@cityofdubuque.org>, <ctymgr@cityofdubuque.org> 01/16/20069:06 PM River Pointe Development Project From: To: January 16, 2006 To Mayor Buol and the Councilpeople for the City of Dubuque, My name is Jeanne Collins and I live at 243 Cardiff Street. I have written to members of the City Council once before and have attended all of the Dubuque Zoning Advisory Commission meetings and the City Council meetings regarding the proposed River Pointe condo project at 600 Mazzuchelli Drive. I had expressed concem and misgivings about the size of the project, (density, I believe being the appropriate term,) the additional traffic that will result due to this development and the unknown factors surrounding construction, specifically blasting, and the impact it could have upon my 100 year old home. As a result of the comments made by Mr. Spiegel in the January 16, 2006 edition of the Telegraph Herald, I am greatly relieved to learn that no blasting will take place. I am pleased that the project has been downsized, though I must confess, I do not find the design of the structures particularly pleasing and would rather see "sprawl" than the unnatural jutting of the 12 story structures; however, to each her own. I am still concemed about the impact of the increased traffic in this area. I find it unreasonable that the intersection of West Third and Hill will not be significanUy impacted, as suggested by Mr. Spiegel who was armed with results from his newly commissioned traffic study in the January 16, 2006, TH article. I also find it unreasonable that Cardiff Street and Mazzuchelli Drive are deemed adequate for the additionaltrafflc. It was suggested by the traffic engineer for WHKS & Co., in a prior City Council meeting, that Cardiff Street become one-sided parking to accommodate those people that will drive up Cardiff Street to find on-site parking in their "gated community." In fact, I was contacted by this firm to discuss my "parking needs." My fear is that this initial suggested limitation to our flexibility and access to our neighborhood is a precursor of things to come. I do not want to be discussing the "traffic situation" in the coming years with a suggestion being the loss of my property - either in part or entirety, to make way for more street access. I enjoy my home and my property and do not want to think that future conversations may necessitate my unwilling surrender of them. Please consider these quality of life issues when you weigh the responses from Mr. Spiegel and consider the impact they will have on my neighborhood. I look forward to leaming more about your questions and his responses at the next City Council meeting. Thank you for your lime and consideration. Sincerely, Jeanne M. Collins file:IIC:\Documents%20and%20Settings\jschneid.000\Loca1%20Settings\ Temp\XPGrp W... 0 III 7/2006 BUSINESS NAME SIGINATURE COMMENTS O'r'wl ks'"",, ~ :j-~ ~ 11/~ 'I!~ ~~ ~)~~V~ r:~ /-/ si hs4; "'1 ~~ . J_....A:; / rr~ . Ye ~ .~ IVfcv-e. pecl'Je.... <5; h~ 1'/""'1 'f~ c:!.de- /(feed... h 3ro~ c:t.5 ~ c CTh?n-1 .u Af, 7 . 6a"'~ ;u,~ G)d _NQ.RvI~i2~ Rou~~~ :j6+os~ c~ t mJ '5-+~ r /hu -- !he V{ ~~lOwYle'SlofF .1.. -,' - "-. rfl~ ~ _ ~o j}~~ ~b 04-0<- . ~&7Il ~e~o.u ~ ~' > Dear Mayor and City Council Members: As owners and managers of Downtown Dubuque, we urge you to support the River Pointe Condominium Project. This project is crucial to the on-going economic progress of our area by helping to increase the residential population. The influx of several hundred homeowners with adequate discretionary income would be great for olIr downtown business. Please vote yes and keep all of Dubuque movirlg forward. BUSINESS NAME ~~~~ ~ SIGNATURE COMMENTS f) iJVf ()Jl ~A11(J . l,e . I _ 'f1::ucL.a to ~k: ~ wi o~ &ld<J I&zd5~ y!Jn/)v ,- T i2-o.. ct;-!-<o-->a I not WIOdeV'n., - mur-e or: ^ l.ji5I:oYl(cd. L-oUl<' ~ pi'l-I~ St.'x. 4ft;(n q0lfvh1 f' " ,/. ,1.1' IJm 0 Utr., U/vr! if? ((It..( , " , " cA/' Of /n;rM~ ~U/?A{) f~/Vl1bfJ- ~~, ~~1;~ ye-=-d~~ tJJ~ L{!. C&uvJ- &~n t-\rH~ \+ 7Thl Q.., c:aJ^2J'J~~~ I.Je31i~e S<;hneider~-~SPiE!gel~reqUesl~~1-1~1.dOC~==~~__ 1 l January 11, 2006 The Honorable Roy Buol and Members of the City Council Attention: City Clerk City Hall 50 West 13th Street Dubuque, IA 52001 Dear Friends: I am writing to request that I or a designee of the Chamber be given the opportunity to address the January 17, 2006 meeting of the Dubuque City Council. I would like to address new information regarding developer A.J. Spiegel's request that area along Kelly's Bluff be rezoned for a condominium development. Please contact Dan Cunningham to discuss this request. Dan can be reached at 690- 9205, or via email atDCunningham@DubuqueChamber.com. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, ~~ Steward Sandstrom President & CEO SS:dc 1;/7 RIVER POINTE DEVELOPMENT, LLC. P.O. BOX 50 PEOSTA, fA 52068 To: City of Dubuque Mayor Buol and City Council Members Re: January 3, 2006 City Council Meeting On behalf of A.J. Spiegel and River Pointe Development, LLC. I, George Murphy, respectfully request the 2nd reading for the River Pointe PUD be tabled from the January 3, 2006 meeting to the January 17, 2006 meeting. This will allow River Pointe time to address all the questions and concerns the Mayor and City Council members have in regards to this project. Thank you, /Iur:~7~ George Murphy Project Manager Gm/df DU~~E ~<k~ MEMORANDUM December 28, 2005 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: River Pointe Development Attached are the questions that were sent to A.J. Spiegel for the January 3, 2006 public hearing on the River Pointe Development. (11 j ~:; /t.W MiC~ael c. Van ~illigen --- MCVM/jh Attachment cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer D~~~E ~<k~ MEMORANDUM December 22, 2005 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager F SUBJECT: River Pointe PUD - City questions Enclosed as you requested is information on questions from City Council members and staff regarding the rezoning request filed by A. J. Spiegel for River Pointe PUD (Planned Unit Development). Current and incoming City Council members were contacted regarding this PUD proposal. Enclosures include the following: ~ A letter to A. J. Spiegel from Associate Planner Kyle Kritz dated December 21, 2005 that transmits questions from City Council members regarding the PUD request, as requested. ~ Questions provided by individual City Council members in writing or verbally to City staff as indicated in the enclosures. ~ Questions from City staff. Please note that not all City Council members had questions regarding the River Pointe PUD. LC/mkr Enclosures cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel Kyle Kritz, Associate Planner Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer THE CITY OF Planning Services Department City Hall 50 West 13th Street Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4864 (563) 589-4210 office (563) 589-4221 fax (563) 690-6678 TDD planning@cityofdubuque.org ~~~ December 21, 2005 A.J. Spiegel River Pointe Development, LLC 8650 Enterprise Drive Peosta IA 52068 Dear Mr. Spiegel: This letter provides the questions from City Council members regarding your proposed River Pointe Development on Kelly's Bluff. I have broken the questions down into three primary categories - traffic, geology, and project scale. Questions that didn't fall into those categories were grouped under "other." TRAFFIC ;.. Provide additional information on the impact of the project's traffic on intersection of Hill and 3rd Streets. ;.. How much will each of the improvements identified in the traffic study cost and who is going to pay for each of those improvements? ;.. During construction phase, please discuss the traffic of trucks in and out of the property. How disruptive will this be to the neighbors? Which route will be used? ;.. Can any improvements be made to Cardiff Street to handle the traffic that will use it? ;.. Can the alleys be improved to allow parking off the alleys? :;. The overriding concern is traffic! I really like and respect Tony Zelinskas, but I am simply not convinced that the traffic study is accurate. I don't care what the statistical studies say. I'm up there all the time at all hours and what is in the report is not in my experience!! Why was 3rd and Hill Street not included? Why was the really substandard street that everyone in Dubuque knows as 3rd to be not addressed? Why is the Cardiff situation not being addressed? Why is no one acknowledging that this project will add over 250 residences to a less than 14-acre site, in an area that already experiences difficult traffic situations? GEOLOGY ;.. How much underground testing (if any) has been done on project site? Service People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork Letter to A.J. Spiegel December 21, 2005 Page 2 ~ How much rock will have to be removed on edges of project site to construct underground parking structures? ~ Can rock removal be accomplished by sawing? ~ If blasting is to be used, how will adjacent properties be protected from damage? ~ How will the stability of the bluff be protected and monitored during construction. ~ Will there be blasting in the construction process? ~ What will be done to avoid a negative impact on the homes in the area from the construction practices - Le., blasting, excavation of rock, etc.? ~ Regarding blasting at the site, how much will this affect the adjacent properties with noise, dust, shaking of their homes or land? How many days of potential blasting? ~ I am concerned that the development will go to the very front of the bluff (see above). This is where the bluffs are most fragile (see the current bluff study from the Eagle Point project). Mercy is on a bluff, as are Mount Carmel and other major Dubuque buildings, but they are built well back from the tip and on, I think, more secure soil. ~ I have heard Mr. Spiegel's assurances that Terracon will be doing soil studies. Will this be the same protocol as was used at Eagle Point Park? There the damage was done before the studies were completed. Limestone is not granite and cannot be treated as if it were. PROJECT SCALE ~ Can the scale of the project be reduced in height or number of dwellings? If not, why not? ~ A computer generated model of what the completed project will look like from the bridge, Port of Dubuque, and other areas would be helpful. Is this possible at this point? ~ I have what I believe are legitimate concerns regarding the height and number of stories. The modifications already made help, and I realize the motive for making these buildings so tall, but the buildings' height seems totally out of proportion to the size and the conformation of the bluff. ~ The size and bulk of the buildings I find inappropriate and offensive. Located as they are to the very front of the bluff, they are overwhelming. I do not believe that good architectural practice counts "overwhelming" or "monster" as a good principle. Letter to A.J. Spiegel December 21, 2005 Page 3 > As he did at the north bluff, Mr. Spiegel is, I believe, overbuilding the lot. This will result in a number of problems related to traffic, storm water control, erosion, and even safety. > Unlike some of the protestors to the project, I do not believe that the project is overly dense. Good urban planning favors a considerable degree of density. If the buildings were attractive and fit well into the amount of land available, I would not have any questions about density, except for the related traffic issues. OTHER > How can we be assured that local labor will be used in this project, if approved? > The issue of burial grounds has been raised. What needs to be done to address this concern? > The condo that will be built closest to Mr. Nagel's property, how far away will your condos be from his property? > I know that "aesthetics" has become a dirty word, but "the character of the district" is a legitimate concern as is "the peculiar suitability of such area for a particular use" not to speak of ". ..the most appropriate use of land throughout such city." The look of our buildings is uniquely important in Dubuque. I am not one who says that buildings built in the 20th century should look like buildings from the 18th century, but harmony and integrity are extremely important architectural and development principles and should not be ignored. > I will expect a more specific commitment from Mr. Spiegel and staff in regard to storm water and erosion control. General reassurance that "everything will be fine" is not enough. Please be prepared to provide responses to these questions for the City Council meeting on Tuesday, January 3, 2006. Written information for the Council packet will need to be submitted by noon on Wednesday, December 28, 2005. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 589-4210. Since:;' 1 ~ Kyle L. Kritz r Associate Planner KLKlmkr cc: Mike Van Milligen, City Manager Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer COpy .L.."~"MA.<""" ''''''''' tlVY\ -1YL(~ January 30, 2003 Ms. Laura Carstens, City Planner City Hall - Planning Department 50 West 13th Street Dubuque, IA 52001 Re: Zoning Reclassification Public Hearings Dear Laura: I have recently provided you with an opinion that comments from the public at a public hearing on a zoning reclassification before the Zoning Advisory Commission should be germane or relevant to the zoning reclassification. You have now asked us for guidance on the question of what comments would be germane or relevant. The best way to answer that question is to review the basis for zoning regulations set out in Iowa Code Chapter 414. Iowa Code S 414.1 provides that a city is empowered to regulate and restrict the following: . the height, number of stories, . the size of buildings and other structures, . the percentage of lot that may be occupied, . the size of yards, courts, and other open spaces, . the density of population, and . the location and use of buildings, structures, and land for trade, industry, residence, or other purposes. The purpose for such regulations, as set out in the statute, is for "promoting the health, safety, morals, or the general welfare of the community or for the purpose of preserving historically significant areas of the community." Under Iowa Code S 414.2, the city council may divide the city into districts and within such districts, it may regulate and restrict the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, or use of buildings, structures, or land, again for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals, or the general welfare of the community or for the purpose of preserving historically significant areas of the community. Under Iowa Code 9 414.3, the regulations must be made in accordance with the comprehensive plan and designed to: . preserve the availability of agricultural land; .-.. consider the protection of soil from wind and water erosion; _. encourage efficient urban development patterns; . lessen congestion in the street; . secure safety from fire, flood, panic, and other dangers; . promote health and the general welfare; . provide adequate light and air; . prevent the overcrowding of land; . avoid undue concentration of population; . promote the conservation of energy resources; . promote reasonable access to solar energy; and _. facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other public requirements. . The statute provides further that such regulations shall be made, "with reasonable consideration, among other things," to the following: ..... The character of the area of the district '=. The peculiar suitability of such area for particular uses, and __. With a view to conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout such city. In our opinion, public comments that relate to any of these purposes and considerations would be germane or relevant to a zoning reclassification issue. Very sincerely, Barry A. Lindahl, Esq. Corporation Counsel BAUls cc: Mayor and City Council Members Michael Van Milligen, City Manager Eugene Bird, Chairperson, Zoning Advisory Commission Kyle Kritz, Associate Planner QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBER PAT CLINE: (As provided to Mike Van Milligen over the phone 12/20/05) :>> Will there be blasting in the construction process? :>> What will be done to avoid a negative impact on the homes in the area from the construction practices - i.e., blasting, excavation of rock, etc.? :>> Can any improvements be made to Cardiff Street to handle the traffic that will use it? :>> Can the alleys be improved to allow parking off the alleys? QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBER DAN NICHOLSON: (As provided to Kyle Kritz over the phone 12/20/05) ~ Has any underground testing been completed? ~ How much rock will have to be removed along edge of bluff where parking garages will be constructed? ~ Can rock removal be accomplished by sawing? QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JOHN MARKHAM: (As provided to Kyle Kritz over the phone 12/20/05) >- How will blasting be accomplished and impact to adjacent property. >- Impact of project traffic on West 3rd and Hill Streets. >- Depth of rock that has to be removed to construct underground parking and it impact on bluff stability. QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBER KARLA BRAIG: (As provided to Kyle Kritz over the phone 12/20/05) ~ Can scale of project be reduced to eight stories? If not, why? ~ How can we be assured that local labor will be used in this project, if approved? QUESTIONS FROM MAYOR-ELECT ROY BUOL (As provide to Kyle Kritz over the phone 12/20/05) ~ Impact of addition traffic on intersection of W. 3rd Street and Hill Street. ~ Is there any ability to compromise on scale of project? QUESTIONS FROM CITY STAFF: ~ How much would each of the improvements cost that are identified in the traffic study? ~ Who is going to pay for each of these improvements? Questions for Mr. SDieael 1) Regarding blasting at the site: How much will this affect the adjacent properties with noise, dust, shaking of their homes or land? How many days of potential blasting? 2) The issue of Burial Grounds has been raised. What needs to be done to address this concem? 3) The condo that will be built closest to Mr. Nagel's property, how far away will your epndo be from his property? 4) During construction phase, please discuss the traffic oftrucks in and out ofthl! property. How disruptive will this be to the neighbors? Which route will be used? 5) A computer generated model ofwhat the completed project will look like from the bridge, Port of Dubuque, and other areas would be helpful. Is this possible at this point? Questions for the Citv Many people spoke of the traffic concerns. Even if Mr. Spiegel didn't build his develoPlJ1ent, it seems like we already have a problem in the area, especially at Third & Hill and also Langworthy & Hill. Any plans to alleviate some of the congesti!>n in this area? Joyce COl1Jlors J conilofs631CD mcl"isi .com 582-3843 (hpme) 556-2580 (wprk) Questions from Ann Michalski I have reviewed a letter from Barry LindaW to Laura Carstens dated January 20, 2003 and copied to the City Council. In it Barry summarized the Iowa Code regarding zoning classification and reclassification. I attach a copy ofthis letter, not because you are not familiar with it (I'm sure you are!) but to show you the source of most of my concerns and questions. In addition, I have a few concerns that arise from Mr. Spiegel's other bluff project. Cohcet-hs 1. I have what I believe are legitimate,(egarding the height and the number of stories. The modifications already made/help - and I realize the motive for making these building so tall- but the buildings' height seell1itotally out of proportion to the size and the conformation of the bluff. 2. The size and bulk of the buildings I find inappropriate and offensive. Located as they are to the very front of the bluff: they are overwhelming. I do not believe that good architectural practice counts "overwhelming" or "monster" as a good principle. 3. As he did at the north bluff: Mr. Spiegel is, I believe, overbuilding the lot. This will result in a number of problems related to traffic, stormwater control, erosion, and even safety. 4. Unlike some of the protesters to the project, I do not believe that the project is overly dense. Good urban planning favors a considerable degree of density. If the buildings were attractive and fit well into the amount of land available, I would not have any questions about density, except for the related traffic issues. s. I am concerned that the development will go to the very front of the bluff (see above). This is where the bluffs are most fragile (see the current bluff study from the Eagle Point project). Mercy is on a bluff, as are Mount Carmel and other major Dubuque buildings, but they are built well back from the tip and on, I think, more secure soil. 6. I will expect a more specific commitment from Mr. Spiegel and staff in regard to stormwater and erosion control. General reassurance that "everything will be fine" is not enough. 7. The overriding concern is TRAFFIC! I really like and respect Tony Zelinskas, but I am simply not convinced that the traffic study is accurate. I don't care what the statistical studies say. I'M UP THERE ALL THE TIME AT ALL HOURS AND WHAT IS IN THE REPORT IS NOT IN MY EXPERIENCE!! And why was 3rd and Hill not included? Why was the really substandard street that everyone in Dubuque knows4E\to be not addressed? Why is the Cardiff 3V".l situation not being addressed? Why is no one acknowledging that this project will add over 250 residences to a less than 14 acre area in an already difficult traffic situation? I just don't get it. 8. I know that "aesthetics" has become a dirty word, but "the character of the district" is a legitimate concern as is "the peculiar suitability of such area for a particular use" not to speak of" .. . the most appropriate use of land throughout such city." The look of our buildings is uniquely important in Dubuque. I am not one who says that buildings built in the 20th century should look like buildings from the 18th century, but harmony and integrity are extremely important architectural and development principles and should not be ignored. 9. I have heard Mr. Spiegel's assurances that Terracon will be doing soil studies. Will this be the same protocol as was used at Eagle Point Park? There the damage was done before the studies were completed. Limestone is not granite and cannot be treated as if it were. I did vote for the project on Monday and I would like to vote for it again at the next two meetings, but I cannot cast a positive vote in good conscience if these concerns of engineering suitability, traffic, and aesthetics cannot be answered. No one values good jobs and steady paychecks more than I do, but these cannot be to the long term detriment of our city. I hope these questions and concerns can be resolved. They are not easy ones for Mr. Spiegel or for me! December 21,2005 COpy -z::-"-\;,,t'Ma.~""" k;""" {tvn m(~ January 30, 2003 Ms. Laura Carstens, City Planner City Hall - Planning Department 50 West 13th Street Dubuque, IA 52001 Re: Zoning Reclassification Public Hearings Dear Laura: I have recently provided you with an opinion that comments from the public at a public hearing on a zoning reclassification before the Zoning Advisory Commission should be germane or relevant to the zoning reclassification. You have now asked us for guidance on the question of what comments would be germane or relevant. The best way to answer that question is to review the basis for zoning regulations set out in Iowa Code Chapter 414. Iowa Code !l 414.1 provides that a city is empowered to regulate and restrict the following: . the height, number of stories, . the size of buildings and other structures, . the percentage of lot that may be occupied, . the size of yards, courts, and other open spaces, . the density of population, and . the location and use of buildings, structures, and land for trade, industry, residence, or other purposes. The purpose for such regulations, as set out in the statute, is for "promoting the health, safety, morals, or the general welfare of the community or for the purpose of preserving historically significant areas of the community." Under Iowa Code !l 414.2, the city council may divide the city into districts and within such districts, it may regulate and restrict the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, or use of buildings, structures, or land, again for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals, or the general welfare of the community or for the purpose of preserving historically significant areas of the community. Under Iowa Code 3414.3, the regulations must be made in accordance with the comprehensive plan and designed to: . preserve the availability of agricultural land; ___. consider the protection of soil from wind and water erosion; -. encourage efficient urban development patterns; . lessen congestion in the street; . secure safety from fire, flood, panic, and other dangers; . promote health and the general welfare; . provide adequate light and air; . prevent the overcrowding of land; . avoid undue concentration of population; . promote the conservation of energy resources; . promote reasonable access to solar energy; and -. facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other public requirements. The statute provides further that such regulations shall be made, "with reasonable consideration, among other things," to the following: ..... The character of the area of the district =. The peculiar suitability of such area for particular uses, and ...-. With a view to conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout such city. In our opinion, public comments that relate to any of these purposes and considerations would be germane or relevant to a zoning reclassification issue. Very sincerely, Barry A. Lindahl, Esq. Corporation Counsel BAUls cc: Mayor and City Council Members Michael Van Milligen, City Manager Eugene Bird, Chairperson, Zoning Advisory Commission Kyle Kritz, Associate Planner I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Law Offices Of FUERSTE, CAREW, COYLE, JUERGENS & SUDMEIER, P.C. 200 SECliRITY BUILDING 151 WEST 8TH STREET DUBUQUE, IOWA 52001-6832 TELEPHONE: (563) 556-401 I WILLIAM C. FUERSTE ALLAN J. CAREW MICHAELJ. COYLE STEPHEN], JUERGENS ROBERT L. SUDMEIER * DOUGLAS M, HENRY MARK J. WILLGING MICHAELJ. SHUBATT** A. THEODORE HWNKER DANITA L. GRANT JOHN F. HODGES WILLlAMN. TOOMEY January 12,2006 TELECOPIER: (563) 556-7134 E-MAIL: MAlL(mFCCJS.COM WRITER'S DIRECT E-MAIL ADDRESS SJUERGENS(WFCCJS.COM ALL ATTORNEYS LICENSED IN IOWA *ALSO LICENSED IN WISCONSIN nALSO LiCENSED IN ILLINOIS Planning Services Department City of Dubuque City Hall 50 West 13th Street Dubuque, IA 52001-4864 ,.-.) -; ATTN: Mr. Kyle L. Kritz Associate Planner Re: River Pointe Development Dear Mr. Kritz: As you know, this office represents River Pointe Development, LLC ("River Pointe''). Please consider this letter the response of River Pointe to questions posed by individual City Council members and City staff following the public hearing held December 19, 2005, Please note that, in a further attempt to alleviate concerns regarding the scope of the project, our client again offers to reduce the overall scope of the development by eliminating three more buildings. There has been some criticism of the persons or firms hired by River Pointe to perform preliminary work on this project. Our client hired the Ames, Iowa architectural firm of Stott & Associates for the initial design work. Stott & Associaets is experienced with developments such as this project. We enclose for the information of the City Council documentation concerning the qualifications of Stott & Associates, including Architects Michael Stott and John Harvey. River Pointe also hired the local engineering firm ofWHKS & Co, to conduct the original and additional traffic studies based upon their experience. We enclose for the information of the City Council documentation concerning the qualifications of WHKS and Michael A. (Tony) Zelinskas, P.E. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I FUERSTE, CAREW, COYLE, JUERGENS & SUDMEIER, P.C. Planning Services Department January 12,2006 Page 2 The process of hiring qualified firms and persons will continue throughout the project. This will include a qualified excavation contractor such as Tschiggfrie Excavating of Dubuque. River Pointe and its owner, A. J. Spiegel, are committed to cooperate with the City Engineering and Building Departments in order to accommodate any reasonable request or requirements that they may have. Our client will rely on experts to advise it on methods and means to alleviate, if not eliminate, concerns of adjoining property owners and neighbors. The answers to the specific questions posed by individual present and former City Council members in your letter of December 21,2005 are set forth on the attached sheets. The individual Council members are addressed in alphabetical order. Our client has attempted to respond as factually as possible to the questions while recognizing that some of the questions are more related to matters either within River Pointe's sole discretion (such as design) or beyond its control (such as traffic). River Pointe Development, LLC respectfully requests that the City Council approve the requested re-zoning of the River Pointe project as revised and presented. Very truly yours, FUERSTE, CAREW, COYLE, JUERGENS & SUDMEIER, P.C. SJJ :kad Enclosures BY: /I vd. /'1 /~...~ / I V STEPHEN J. JUERGENS cc: Mike Van Milligen, City Manager Laura Carstens, Plarming Services Manger Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer I~~--- . . I I I I I I I I' I I I I I I I I I. I I - - -- IIMIMrmrlMl1 STOTT & ASSOCIATES Arcllltects r.c. ._\. 1'1 U '~_ ~ ".!'/!' I, ';" . FIRM SUMMARY .... Starting. with one in 1995; the firm grew to . three total staff by the endpf1996.Jt has since grown to its present size of four architects and six professional staff. In 1996 we provided architectural services on projects totaling $6.9 million in construction value. Last year,2005, we provided architectural services on projects totaling over $50 million in construction value. Our office is located in Ames Iowa. From this central location, we can. effectively service clients across Iowa and the surrounding . states;. We have a highly qualified staff trained on state-of-the-art CADD . systems. Our architects and professional staff have extensive experience on a wide variety of projects. . >: '\ ...~..~.....~.... FIRM SUMMARY flililillMr 'Stott andAssoclates.Architect5P'-C: '1421 S. Bell Avenue, Suite 101 Ames, IA 50010 Tel 515.232.8447 Fax 515.232.9521 'Primary Contact: Michael T. Stott, AlA, NCARB, Managing Principal !Email mstott@stottarch.com .---!" "('i; " e! ~L;' '''. e.1..:11 \\,,_ __ i:: 'I . .:; 1.... 1 ~ 'J ~;":;',,1"; . r,\ .1 7' ,";.... 1..)';;;:"" ~ . "'''.w,-!; " !;:r .>1 ....;.,]1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .- . . . . . I I - - -- [IMIMIMIIMI1- . STOTT & ASSOCIATES Architects P.C. ;i.It . ~:....'.i>' ' - l. lllli'JV"lhil,r :... ' , 1"'1i . ,........W ..1"':1 t '. ^<: .. !l.. _._ -.... .:;' .. :"'-"~ 'KEY FIRM'PERSONNEL . I I ............................; ~ .=.l I . . . . . . . . . . : i MICHAEL T. STOTT AIA,ALA, NeARS] 'IMIMIMIMIMll 'MANAGING PRINCIPAL ,Bachelor of Arts iEnvironmenfal Design, TexasA&M . University, 1988 Master of Architecture Jowa State Univarsity, 1992 'Registered Architect ,State of Iowa, State of Wisconsin, ,Stata of Colorado, Stata of Illinois : State of Missouri 'Member Organizations ! Iowa State University Alumni Association III lNaticmEiLCquf!C;ilofArot)jtt:lptl,lfcJ1 Registration Boards (NCARB) mmm mmmmmm'!AirieriiiiiiiliiiifiluteofAii;hiteClii(AIA)m'm' Association of Licensed Architects (ALA) ] Habitat For Humanity Board Mamber ]ReDresentative Proiects 'Windsor Pointe Apartments - Ames, lA, ,$10,3mi/, ] Brighton Park Senior Living Development - Ames, lA, ,$4,2mi/, ,3 Story Office Building - West Des Moines, 1A. ,$2,lmi/, 'Office & Commercial Buildings - Ankeny, lA, $3,8mi/, : Monsanto Building - Ankeny, lA, , $2.4mi/, ,Grand View College Wallness Center - Des Moines, IA. ,$7,2mi/, 'Renovations to Stadium - Iowa State Univ" Ames, IA. i $550,000 ,New Dormitories - Faith Baptist College, Ankeny, lA, ,$2,7mi/, ,Hickory Park Restaurant - Ames, lA, ....: $2.3mi/,. ... ..m mmm .m. Spurs ..Steakhouse - Des Moines, IA. ,$I,lmi/, ,Latter Day Saints Church - Rockford, IL, :$3,9mi/, I I I I 1m I I I I I ~~""cr-"'J'>':"--..~,.wi.F . .,"".~' Cl; "--.;J- "'''';" . of . /, ~~ ,~ . _M~:~.;.~ ,~~,' ~~[~';.;.~ I ,.~ ~..... ....._6)~I.... j I . ,..1 " ,'I' ,- · .,-- -....l:Jl i.JI~~ I I I I >IUtl 8.:. A"sll~ Id!C:~ ;\n:lllkds ~}.C . 14: 1 S. (-),..'!1 Av...: I ,Michael Stott has more than 18 years experience in' iArchitecture and 5 years experience in commercial ,construction. With knowledge gained from both the design: 'and construction industries, he has built his architectural firm: 'on the solid principles of innovative design, functionality, and i being responsive to the needs of his clients, ....,.... lnl .51)..23,..:-)44"'. b'\ 315..:3Ll,:=;n . \1.\\\\....l~lll,'rdi.CiJlll I I I I I I I I ..-~. JON HARVEY AlA rlililililill . . . . . . . . SENIOR PROJECT ARCHITECT Bachelor of Architecture jowa State University, 1987 Master of Architecture iowa State University, 1990 ~eglstered Architect State of Iowa ,Member Organizations , , : Iowa State University Alumni Association ~ i American Institute of Architects (AlA) '. 'Boys & Girls Club of Story County - Board president ReDresentative Proiects River Polnte Condominiums - Dubuque, IA. $72.4mil. . FBBC Student Center - Ankeny, IA. $3.2mil. Eagle Villa Condominiums - Dubuque, IA. $18mil. Christian Life Assembly of God - Des Moines, IA. $1.9mil. Community State Bank - Pleasant Hill, IA. $1.5mil. 3-Story Dormitory - Faith Baptist Bible College - Ankeny, IA. n_ . . Addition Oakhlll Baptist Church- Humbolt, IA. $840,000 University & Friendship Baptist-Ames, IA. (Past Exparlence) Boys and Girls Club -Ames, IA. (Past Experianca) I I I I I I I I ~ I -'--- ---~. I ;Swtl ,\:. A.~:,(lcql";S ;\n.J1HlTI'~ PC . 1..J.21 S. Helll\\-\: I Jon Harvey has extensive experience with a variety of project- types. His more than 15 years experience in architecture is ~vident in his c1ear1y detailed yet functional design work. As Project Architect, Jon keeps projects moving forward as he constantly checks and updates schedules in-house during the design process and then on behalf of the client in the field during construction. 1 il' . .)) .'\._:32.1\-1'; I . fit.\ :=; 15..!32.9:;.? I . \' W\\,~!nllillLll.coll1 I I I I I I I I .........-....--. - I I I I I I I I I I I .... ~ - -- - -......-.. MICHAELJ. SLOTER AlA "1111111111" - .. - SENIOR PROJECT ARCHITECT aachelor of Arts In Architecture Iowa State University of Science fjnd Technology, 1987 Project Architect STOTT & ASSOCIATES Architects, P.C. - 1997 to present Registered Architect State of Wisconsin ......j.... . ...i.... ReDresentative Proiects Plaza aeach Condominiums - Lake of the Ozarks, MO $18,lmil, Grand View College Wellness Center - Des Moines, IA. $7,2mil, Medical Office auilding - Ankeny, lA, $2,lmil. 7-5tory Residential Tower-Ames, IA. $8.4mil, Orthodontist's Offices - Johnston, IA $215,000 Renovation to George White Chevrolet - Ames, IA. $900,000 Addition to 5tonebrooke Community Church $240,000 The "Cafe" Restaurant - Ames, IA. $850,000 Inland Truck Parts Addition - Des Moines, IA. $1.3mil. 11-5tory Residential Tower - Ames, IA $18,Omil, Mike'Sibter has designed and managed numerous Middle School and High School projects, detention facilities, and mid' rise multi-family residential projects, With more than fifteen, years experience in building design and project management" Mike communicates effectiveiy with groups or individualli lhroughout the entire process from conceptual design to post. occupancy evaluation and follow-up. . His experience with Grand View College Wellness Center and the Ankeny and Johnston Medical Office Buildings illustrate his ability to effectively put together many varied programs into flsinglef~cility, ., . & .-\"~VCt:li~,, .\rdlilclh [J_l . l.~] i S. Bell r\s,- Sll.~. ! 01 . :": ).23.2.g447 . l,lX. :' 1 5.2 ~2.o521 . \\\\'\v.:-;h.:LH\:lu:~\Jll I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ~~r:J~ L[GACY I'OINT[ OFWAUKIT -' -- 'ANDREW REICH 111111111111 Andrew Reich provides a unique role during the course of a project. His knowledge of construction systems promotes overall design excellence. Andrew's attention to detail contributes to successful coordination efforts with other design professionals which lead to more efficient and cost-effective construction. PROJECT ARCHITECT Bachelor of Architecture Iowa State University, 2002 Registered Architect State of Iowa Member Organizations American Institute of Architects (AlA) mE F~: ReDresentative Proiects Legacy Polnte Senior Care Center - Waukee, IA. $4.8mil Eagle Villa Condominiums - Dubuque, IA. $18mil. Christian Life Assembly of God - Des Moines, IA. $1.9mil. Eldora Medical Center - Eldora, IA. $ 950, 000 Peosta Community Center - Peosta, IA. $3.5mil. Covenant Medical Center Addition - Waterloo, IA. (Past Experience) Jackson County Hospital - Maquoketa, IA. (Past Experience) Stoll & AS;->Ul..~i;lk~; -'\rdlih:('f" P'( . 1.~21 ". H,Jl ;\\1.' ~ic 101 . j15L3Llq.l'i. f~L\. 51:'i,2~2.(.j521 . \'.\\W.ShHldldu':~,\in I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ........-=--. ~....~.. JAY GOSS 1IIIIIIMIIl ReDresentative Proiects Residential Towers at Parkvlew- Osage Beach, $34.0mil. Eagle Villa Condominiums - Dubuque, IA. $18ml/. FDAH Blend Lab Remodels - Fort Dodge, IA. $600,000 FDAH 011 Storage Facility - Fort Dodge, IA $600,000 Council Bluffs Airport Terminal - Council Bluffs, $3.2ml/. George White Chevrolet Expansion - Ames, IA. $1.lml/. Inland Truck Facility- Ankeny,IA $1.4ml/. Peosta Community Center- Peosta, IA '$3.7ml/. SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER Bachelor of Arts University of Iowa, 1976 Master of Architecture Iowa State University, 1992 Jay Goss has twelve years experience in architecture with a variety of building types, plus six years in the construction profession. Jay brings a unique background as a studio artist to the profession, with strong design skills and atlention to detail. .:-;i'~)\1 '~~'\'~'(". '-1t-.:~ .'.,,(,I-:Ik'.:j<': !J(' . ! .j_"'1 '. Hc'n ., v_ j ~':': . ." I ".2Y.~.l;4;ri' . r:~' '-.) :~~31.(15,~ 1 . \',''.', ',' ,:,!,-'l[~~'-, I'. "'l;n I I I I I. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Statement of Qualifications Civil Engineering and Survey Experience Submitted to: River Pointe Development, LLC 8650 Enterprise Drive Peosta, IA 52068 January 2006 I I WHKS & co. ENGINEERS PLANNERS LAND SURVEYORS FQUAD K DAOUD, P.E. & S.E., PRESIDENT & CEO PENNY L SCHMITZ, EXEC. VICE PRES., COO & CFO RICK G. ENGSTROM, C.E.T., VICE PRESIDENT MICHAELA. ZElINSKAS, P.E., VICE PRESIDENT GERJlt..D M. WEILAND, P.E., CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD _ - - I I January 6, 2006 185 WISCONSIN AVENUE EAST DUBUQUE, IL 61025-1324 phone 815-747-8833 fax 815-747-6043 e-mail: eastdub@Whks.oom website: www.whks.com I Mr. George Murphy River Pointe Development, LLC 8650 Enterprise Drive Peosta, IA 52068 I I RE: WHKS Statement of Qualifications for Civil Engineering and Survey Services I Dear Mr. Murphy: Thank you for the opportunity to submit a Statement of Qualifications for civil engineering services and past project experience of our firm. The Statement of Qualifications includes a firm profile, project experience and key personnel resumes for site/civil, structural, survey, transportation and traffic engineering services. I I WHKS & Co. is a well-respected Midwestern consulting firm that has provided engineering, planning and land surveying services to clients since 1948. We have had an office serving the Dubuque area since 1985. I We appreciate the opportunity to present of qualifications to you. If you have any questions cr require additional information, please contact our office. I Sincerely, I WHKS & co. I jlLJ-I) -^"G,Q~1 I Michael A. (Tony) Zelinskas, P.E. Vice President, Director of Transportation I MAZlss Enclosure I I OTHER OFFICES: P.O. BOX 1467 1485 OETH COURT 1421 S. Bell AVE., SUITE 103 2905 S. BROADWAY MASON CITY, IA 50402-1467 DUBUQUE, tA 52003-7879 AMES, IA 50010-7710 ROCHESTER, MN 55904-5515 PHONE 641-423-8271 PHONE 563-582-5481 PHONE 515-663-9997 PHONE 507-288-3923 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I . I I I I I Firm Profile WHKS & Co. has extensive experience in a wide variety of planning and design projects through ~ars of involvement with public and private clients. The improvements include roadways, bridges and culverts, public utility systems, airports, parks and trails and other work requiring civil engineering and surveying expertise. WHKS & Co. has established a strong relationship with public and private clients for quality services, on-time delivery and proven resources to resolve complex problems. Firm information, representative project experience and staff qualifications are provided for your review. 0/: ;;\\; 'tik 2)->:; " . Our wonk on all projects is based . on the follOwilll Iss of success: '": :;" . Comprehlll1slve-a"d well.' . . structured communicatiol'ls an~: involvement . >jE; · Opannell8 to client and p1JblicJ C<mlllllilnts and concemi Facll*on to arrive at consensus -8;\) . A thorough unclers relevant ill8Q8S Careful a6ntlonto project schedules and budgets WHKS & co. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Corporate History The record of WHKS & Co., since beginning in 1948, has been one of continued growth and quality professional service. Over the years, WHKS & Co. has provided professional services for over 11,000 projects, ranging from small hourly consultation projects to multi-million dollar facilities for public, private, and industrial clients. WHKS & Co. maintains an informed and progressive, professional and technical staff, with licensed engineers and land surveyors. Supporting personnel include survey party chiefs, instrument persons, design technicians, construction observers, and administrative staff. Individuals are encouraged to participate in technical and professional societies. Continuing education is provided by university refresher courses, participation in local, state and national conferences, and in-house training sessions. WHKS & Co. is committed to the continuous improvement of the quality of service provided to our clients. In addnion to ongoing professional and staff training, we maintain current state-of-the-art survey equipment and computer systems for design analysis, plan preparation, mapping, and information processing. . SliI'V~ Include plannll1Jj1, design . and construcllon enginerlng for the following a~lI; '" ,/:0; ,:,,':> ~)/j<P . TranspO/fatloit Structu/lJ1 land DiI'velopment Public Works . . . . Rural . Suil . Slid . SuMlY . ~_rts Redreatiol'l1raillil Railroad . Sne develo~; Subdivisions' . Industrial parks . Munlolpal streets . Water and wastewater systems' · Storm $ewer systems ',; · Flood control systems .. " Expert testimony for legal disputes WHKS & co. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Corporate Summary :>it F<;;<' President and Chief Executive Officer Fouad K. Daoud, P.E., S.E. /j; Executive Vice President, COO, CFO Penny L. Schmitz Prl~Lo~ Since 1948 (34 Em~loyee8) 14126' StreetSW P.O. Box 1467 Mason City, lA 50402.t~7 Phone: (641) 423-821~:'if;i' FAX: (641)423-8450 " Email: masoncity@whks.com SJnce 1985 (2 Employees) 14850eth Court Dubuque, IA 52<J03,:7879 .' .;. Phone: (563)582-5481 .~./S' Fax: (563) 582-7412 Email: dubuque@whks.com Sin" 1999 (7 Employees) 1421 South Bell SI1I1e 10,8 M1es.lAi0010-7710 Phone: (5111I) 663"9997 FAX: (515,6$3.9998 Email: Vice Presidents Rick G. Engstrom, CET. Michael A. Zelinskas, P.E. Chairman of the Board of Directors Gerald M. Weiland, P.E. WHKS Personnel 7 Civil Engineers 4 Transportation Engineers 7 Structural Engineers 1 Hydrologist 5 Sanitary Engineers 11 Engineering Technicians 14 Surveyors 4 Construction Observers 9 Administrative -1 Director of Computer Services 63 Total Employees SII'/" 1967 (1t~oyees) 2905 SQuth Broadway ~~~:;~7~~~~=t5515 FAX: (50.7) 288-2615 Email: rochester@whks.com. .. "s". X',;.;' .......;;'j Since 1998 (4 Employees) 185WI$COnsin AvenU!' Ea$l~~que,IL 61025-1324 f'~one:(815) 747"- Fax: (815t~7;(lP~ Email: eastd~b~ks.com);l. WHKS & co. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I REFERENCES FOR LOCAL PROJECTS Municipalities City of Dubuque, Iowa Gus Psihoyos, P.E., City Engineer Deron Muehring, Civil Engineer (563) 589-4270 (563) 589-4276 (563) 589-4210 (563) 589-4277 Kyle Kritz, Associate Planner Ron Turner, Land Surveyor Developers Menard, Inc. Thomas W. O'Neil, Real Estate Acquisition (715) 876-2810 Harvest Development Group, LLC Martin J. McNamer, Secretary/Treasurer (563) 582-5762 University of Dubuque Alan Burr, Finance and Auxiliary Servo (563) 589-3710 Iowa Department of Transportation District 6 Richard Kautz, P.E., District Engineer (319) 364-0235 Catherine Culter, Field Services Coordinator (319) 364-0235 Dennis Kunze, P.L.S., Land Surveyor (319) 364-0235 Office of Design Kent Nicholson, P.E. (515) 239-1586 Assistant Office Director Alice Welch, P.E. (515) 239-1041 Survey and Photogrammetry Office of Bridges and Structures Ronald J. Meyer, P.E. (515) 239-1737 Consultant Coordinator ".;., V'!e are proud of our Patl ~rformance and encourage YOl,l to ~ntact our references. If you need iOrther ..,ntacts, we would be lSappy t't9 provide addltioMl lnformltflmr. WHKS & CO. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I MICHAEL A. (TONY) ZELlNSKAS, P.E. Vice President, Director of Transportation EDUCATION BA Degree in Philosophy from Iowa State University, 1974. B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering from Iowa State University, 1979. REGISTRATION Licensed Civil Engineer: Iowa, Illinois and Minnesota PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Member, Iowa Engineering Society Member, National Society of Professional Engineers Associate Member, Institute of Transportation Engineers (since 1985) Member, American Society of Civil Engineers Member, Intemational Right of Way Association Member, Illinois Association of Highway Engineers PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE WHKS & Co. Hensley-Schmidt, Inc. Shive Hattery, Inc. Brice, Petrides, Donohue - (now Earth Tech) 1990 to Present 1988-1990 1985-1988 1979-1985 TRANSPORTATION EXPERIENCE . Site design . Streets and Parking areas . Environmental assessment and location studies . Public hearings/public involvement . Four lane divided rural highways with full and partial access control . Two lane primary and secondary rural highways . Four lane and six lane urban highways . Multi-lane urban arterials . Interchange and intersection design . Right of way design . Culvert and storm sewer system drainage analysis . Single and multiple barrel box culvert design . Traffic control and staging . Traffic engineering WHKS&CQ. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I . I I I I I Michael A. (Tony) Zelinskas, P.E. SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE 1990-Present Grace-Bennett Parking Lot for the University of Dubuque (2005) WHKS provided preliminary and final design services for the development of a parking lot on approximately 2.4 acres at the University of Dubuque. Services on this project also included survey, construction staking, plan preparation, estimates of probable construction costs and construction observation. Finley Street Parking Lot for the University of Dubuque (2004) Project manager for preliminary and final design services for the development of a parking lot on approximately 1 acre at the University of Dubuque. Services on this project also included survey, construction staking, plan preparation, estimates of probable construction costs and construction observation. Parking Lot Studies for the University of Dubuque (2004) Project manager for preliminary engineering services for a parking lot study for 4 parking lots and 150 stalls at the University of Dubuque. The work included estimates of probable construction costs. The projects included coordination with utility owners and preparation of exhibits for the Client. Harvest View Estates Subdivision in the City of Dubuque, Iowa for Harvest Development Group, LLC (2001-2005) Project principal for a new lO-acre residential and commercial development in Dubuque, Iowa. The project included preliminary and final plats, DNR permit applications, drainage report, grading and erosion control plan and improvement plans and quantities. Traffic Impact Study for Proposed Development of Meat Packing Property in Dubuque, Iowa for US 61/151 Development, LLC (2005) Project manager for a traffic impact study for the proposed re-development of a 3D-acre former meat packing property on 16'h Street in Dubuque, Iowa. The report estimates the impact of traffic generated by the proposed development at 9 existing intersections and at two new intersections needed to serve the proposed development. The report also evaluates the accident history at the subject intersections and evaluates the warrants for signal installation or removal. The report recommends improvements needed in the immediate project area due to the proposed development. Mr. Zelinskas collected and oversaw the collection of traffic counts at 9 intersections in the project area. This project involves extensive coordination with the City of Dubuque Planning and Engineering Divisions. Traffic Impact Study for Proposed Closure of 12th Street in Dubuque for Dubuque, Iowa Community School District (2004) Project manager for a Traffic Impact Study for the proposed closure of 1 ih Street in downtown DUbuque for the construction of a new elementary school. The purpose of the report was to estimate the impacts the closure of 1ih Street, between White Street and Central Avenue in Dubuque, would have on vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the project area. The report describes existing vehicular volumes at the six intersections around the subject property, analyzes the operation of the redistributed traffic for the proposed condition and documents the impacts to local businesses and City services on the surrounding area. The project included a public involvement component and Mr. Zelinskas contacted several of the businesses in the affected project area. The project also included a City Council presentation. WHKS & CO. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I , I I I I I Michael A. (Tony) Zelinskas, P.E. Review of Traffic Impact Study for New Middle School on Radford Road for City of Dubuque, Iowa (2004) Project manager for review of a traffic impact study prepared by another consultant in the area of a new middle school on the west end of Dubuque. Traffic Impact Analysis for Cedar Rapids, Iowa Store for Menard, Inc. (2004) Project manager for a traffic impact analysis per the Iowa Department of Transportation "Type A Entrance Determination" guidelines. The project included coordination with the local MPO, Iowa DOT and City of Cedar Rapids Traffic Department. The project included collection of traffic volumes, trip generations, capacity/level of service analysis and traffic control. Traffic Impact Analysis Review for Proposed Wal-Mart Super Center in Dubuque, Iowa (2003) Project manager for review of existing traffic impact analysis (performed by another consultant) for a proposed Wal-Mart Super Center on 16th Street in Dubuque, Iowa. The study area included four intersections. The information provided in the existing report was sufficient for WHKS to determine the increased traffic volumes has significant negative impacts on the operation of the existing street system. Mr. Zelinskas presented his findings at a February 2003 Zoning Advisory Commission meeting in which the commission unanimously rejected the request for re-zoning. Traffic Impact Analysis and Intersection Design for New Menard Store in Dubuque, Iowa (2000-2001 ) Project manager for preparation of Traffic Impact Analysis and construction of a new signalized intersection to serve a new Menards Home Improvement Super Store and outparcel developments in Dubuque, Iowa. The project required extensive altematives analysis and coordination with Iowa DOT and City of Dubuque for a 30-acre site with 2 intersections in the study area. The project included intersection geometries, traffic analysis, traffic signal design and utility coordination. West Locust Street Reconstruction for the City of Davenport, Iowa (2001 - 2003) Project manager for preliminary design development and final design for an urban roadway reconstruction project. Coordination with City departments and utility companies in the project area was required by the project. Work tasks included culvert and storm sewer analysis and design, utility adjustment/relocation analysis and coordination, field reconnaissance, staging and detour design and entrance and intersection design. Work was done in accordance with lOOT standards. U.S. 20 Crossing over the Mississippi River for Parsons Transportation Group (2002 to Present) Project manager for preliminary and final roadway design for U.S. 20 expansion over the Mississippi River in Dubuque County, Iowa and Jo Daviess County, Illinois. WHKS & Co. is responsible for the conceptual, preliminary and final design of the roadway, local streets, drainage, utilities and bike trail improvements on the Illinois side. Prepared a Location Drainage Study (LOS) for 2 miles of U.S. 20 from Mississippi River eastward. Located and developed design for stormwater management and erosion control facilities including intakes, storm sewer, cross culverts. Defined right of way required to construct these. Layout of side ditches for new roadway and intersecting roadways. Layout of storm sewer and intakes for new roadway and intersecting roadways, including development of pipe profile sheets. WHKS & CO. I I OUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBER KARLA BRAIG: I (1) Can scale of project be reduced to eight stories? If not, why? RESPONSE OF RIVER POINTE DEVELOPMENT, LLC: . . The scale of River Pointe's original project was (I) four condominium buildings (two IS-story and two 8-story) containing 400 units, (2) a 12-story office building, and (3) an assisted living facility containing 50 units. Subsequently, River Pointe reduced the scale of the original project by (I) reducing the number of condominium units to 250 by (a) reducing the two IS-story buildings to 12 stories and (b) reducing the two 8- story buildings to 7 stories, (2) eliminating the 12-story office building, and (3) reducing the number of assisted living units to 36. . . River Pointe has continually attempted to address concerns expressed relating to the scale of the project. At this time, River Pointe is willing to reduce the number of proposed buildings on the site from 5 to 2 by (I) retaining the two 12-story condominium buildings, (2) eliminating the two 7-story condominium buildings, and (3) eliminating the assisted living facility. This reduces the number of assisted living units from 36 to none and the number of condominium units from 250 to 240. Each of the remaining, proposed 12-story condominium buildings would contain 120 units. The "stepped down" design on the upper floors of the buildings would be eliminated. Each of the two remaining buildings would retain the underground parking garages for residents. The footprint of each of the two remaining buildings would measure approximately 400' in length by 65' in width. The site is comprised of approximately 14.5 acres. The combined footprints of the two remaining buildings would cover only approximately 1.19 acres of the 14.5 acre site, or 8.2%. See attached, revised site plan. . . . . . . . River Pointe does not believe the condominium buildings can be reduced to 8 stories. The reason is economic feasibility. Much of the cost involved in the project is in excavation and construction of footings, foundations, and utilities. It is more feasible economically to build up rather than to add additional, shorter buildings to maintain approximately the same number of condominium units. Because of all of the costs incurred in the course of the development, a certain number of condominium units are required in order to make the project financially feasible. - I I Presently, River Pointe would plan to construct condominium building "A" (as shown on the attached site plan) first and condominium building "B" second. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I -2- (2) How can we be assured that local labor will be used in this project, if approved? RESPONSE OF RIVER POINTE DEVELOPMENT, LLC: River Pointe is in the process of developing a written agreement with the Dubuque Area Labor Management Council relative to use of local union labor on the project. A written agreement between River Pointe and Dubuque Area Labor Management Council will be finalized prior to commencement of construction. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I OUESTION FROM MAYOR ROY BUOL: (1) Impact ofaddition traffic on intersection ofW. 3rd Street and Hill Street. RESPONSE OF RIVER POINTE DEVELOPMENT, LLC: The development traffic will not significantly impact the intersection of West 3rd Street and Hill Street. See attached letter of January 12, 2006 from Michael A. (Tony) Zelinskas, P.E. ofWHKS & Co. to Kyle Kritz, Associate Planner, City Planning Services Division. (2) Is there any ability to compromise on scale of project? RESPONSE OF RIVER POINTE DEVELOPMENT, LLC: River Pointed has repeatedly compromised on the scale of the project. See response to Council Member Braig above. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I OUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBER PAT CLINE: (1) Will there be blasting in the construction process? RESPONSE OF RIVER POINTE DEVELOPMENT, LLC: No. Under the City's ordinances and procedures River Pointe would not have been required to commission and provide soil studies and borings until River Pointe applied for a building permit. However, during the weeks of December 26,2005 and January 2,2006, at its additional expense, River Pointe commissioned Terracon Consulting Engineers and Scientists to perform preliminary soil borings on the site. Terracon is nationally known, with 70 offices nationwide. In addition, River Pointe excavated test holes in the footprints of the proposed condominium buildings. Based upon Terracon's preliminary soil borings and the excavated test holes, some rock must be removed from the footprints of the condominium buildings. Although controlled blasting would be the most economical method for excavation of this rock, River Pointe will incur the additional cost of removing the rock by non-blasting standard excavation methods utilizing heavy equipment. No blasting will be utilized on this project. A full geo-technical report for construction will be prepared by Terracon and provided to the City in connection with River Pointe's application for building permits. In addition, Terracon will provide field observation and inspection of the excavation during construction. (2) What will be done to avoid a negative impact on the homes in the area from the construction practices - i.e. blasting, excavation of rock, etc.? RESPONSE OF RIVER POINTE DEVELOPMENT, LLC: As indicated above, there will be no blasting on this project. (3) Can any improvements be made to Cardiff Street to handle the traffic that will use it? RESPONSE OF RIVER POINTE DEVELOPMENT, LLC: The original traffic impact study estimated that the proposed development will generate only 22 vehicle trips in the AM peak hour and 23 vehicle trips in the PM peak hour on Cardiff Street. Other hours during the day will generally have even lower hourly vehicle trips generated by the site. It is the opinion ofWHKS that existing Cardiff Street can accommodate this low level of additional traffic. Since the December 19, 2005 City Council public hearing, River Pointe Development has I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I -2- initiated a survey of the owners and residents of Cardiff Street to determine the parking needs on the street. Comments were solicited from a total of 29 property owners and tenants on Cardiff Street. See attached letter of January 6, 2006 from WHKS & Co. to Cardiff Street "Property Owners or Residents". To date, five Cardiff Street property owners have responded to WHKS. The responses received to date indicate that the residents feel strongly that parking on the east side of the street is important, and that there is too much parking demand to restrict parking to only one side ofthe street. The residents indicate that the six apartments at 261-265 Cardiff Street (both residents and guests) are the cause of the parking demand on the street, especially on the weekends. See attached responses from Cardiff Street residents to WHKS. (4) Can the alleys be improved to allow parking off the alleys? RESPONSE OF RIVER POINTE DEVELOPMENT, LLC: The existing City alleys (behind the residences on both the east and west sides of Cardiff Street are narrow) (approximately 10' wide) and the gravel roadway surfaces are in poor condition. The City alley rights of way may not have enough width to accommodate parking. Making provisions for parking within the existing City alleys does not appear to be feasible and may not be desirable to the Cardiff Street residents, in any event. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II OUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JOYCE CONNORS: (1) Regarding blasting at the site: How much will this affect the adjacent properties with noise, dust, shaking of their homes or land? How many days of potential blasting? RESPONSE OF RIVER POINTE DEVELOPMENT, LLC: See the response to Council Member Cline above. (2) The issue of Burial Grounds has been raised. What needs to be done to address this concern? RESPONSE OF RIVER POINTE DEVELOPMENT, LLC: River Pointe contacted Ms. Shirley J. Schermer, State ofIowa Archaeologist. River Pointe has been directed to contact Ms. Schermer if any burial sites are encountered during construction. City staff has advised River Pointe that Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory is contracted with the State to remove any remains found in historical burial sites. If any burial sites are encountered, Pat Leonard of Leonard Funeral Home and Crematory will be contacted to remove and properly handle any remains. (3) The condo that will be built closest to Mr. Nagel's property, how far away will your condo be from his property? RESPONSE OF RIVER POINTE DEVELOPMENT, LLC: See the attached, revised site plan. The closest building feature to Jeff Nagle's property line will be approximately 54' (from the property line abutting Mr. Nagle's entrance road). The closest building feature to Mr. Nagle's property line near his residence will be approximately 79' (from Mr. Nagle's west property line behind his house). The remaining features of that building are located approximately 100' to 350' from Mr. Nagle's property line. Exterior parking for this condominium building will be located on the west side of the building, away from Mr. Nagle's property line. (4) During construction phase, please discuss the traffic of trucks in and out of the property. How disruptive will this be to the neighbors? Which route will be used? I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I -2- RESPONSE OF RIVER POINTE DEVELOPMENT, LLC: There will be construction traffic regardless of whether the property is developed with condominium buildings, duplex or other multi-family buildings, or single-family residences. If required, River Pointe can direct its contractors and vendors bringing large trucks or equipment to the site to use a specific route to enter and exit the site (e.g. Mazzuchelli Place, Hill Street, and Dodge StreetiU.S. Highway 20). Neither Cardiff nor James Streets will be used for construction delivery traffic. River Pointe will be pleased to work with City staff to seek the most desirable route. Deliveries of steel and other major construction materials could be restricted to off-peak hours. Concrete could be delivered in standard-sized concrete delivery trucks. Delivery trucks will not be allowed to queue on any public street, but will be required to queue on the project site. It is anticipated that during construction, there will be fewer construction workers entering and exiting the project site than the number of condominium unit residents ultimately inhabiting the condominium buildings. Stated otherwise, it is anticipated that construction traffic will be less than subsequent traffic from residents of the development. (5) A computer generated model of what the completed project will look like from the bridge, Port of Dubuque, and other areas would be helpful. Is this possible at this point? RESPONSE OF RIVER POINTE DEVELOPMENT, LLC: Attached are computer-generated views of the two remaining, proposed 12-story condominium buildings from (1) the entrance to the Dubuque/East Dubuque bridge, (2) the Diamond Jo Casino in the Port of Dubuque, (3) South Locust Street near the new HyVee store, (4) from the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center parking lot, and (5) from Central Alternative School on Bluff Street. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I OUESTIONS FROM FORMER COUNCIL MEMBER JOHN MARKHAM: (1) How will blasting be accomplished and impact to adjacent property. RESPONSE OF RIVER POINTE DEVELOPMENT, LLC: As indicated in the response to Council Member Cline above, no blasting will be utilized on this proj eeL (2) Impact of project traffic on West 3rd and Hill Streets. RESPONSE OF RIVER POINTE DEVELOPMENT, LLC: See response to Mayor Buol above. (3) Depth of rock that has to be removed to construct underground parking and its impact on bluff stability. RESPONSE OF RIVER POINTE DEVELOPMENT, LLC: Neither of the two remaining, proposed condominium buildings will be constructed on the outermost edge of the bluff. See the revised site plan attached. Further, no rock will be removed from the outermost edge of the bluff. It will be necessary to excavate some rock to construct entrances to the underground parking garages and the parking garages beneath the condominium buildings. However, this excavation will be performed a minimum of approximately 30' from the outermost edge of the bluff at one location and, in all other cases, at greater distances (up to 100') from the outermost edge of the bluff. It is estimated that the excavation for each building will be approximately 25' deep (the same excavation depth as the former Dominic Villa). According to Terracon's preliminary soil borings and the exploratory excavation completed by River Pointe, rock will be encountered in the footprints of the condominium buildings at depths ranging from 10' to 21.5' below the surface. Therefore, excavation for the foundation of each proposed building will require only partial rock excavation. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I OUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBER ANN MICHALSKI: (1) I have what I believe are legitimate concerns regarding the height and the number of stories. The modifications already made help - and I realize the motive for making these buildings so tall - but the buildings' height seems totally out of proportion to the size and the conformation of the bluff. RESPONSE OF RIVER POINTE DEVELOPMENT, LLC: See responses to questions from Council Member Braig and Mayor Buol above. (2) The size and bulk of the buildings I find inappropriate and offensive. Located as they are to the very front of the bluff, they are overwhelming. I do not believe that good architectural practice counts "overwhelming" or "monster" as a good principle. RESPONSE OF RIVER POINTE DEVELOPMENT, LLC: The size and bulk of the proposed buildings are dictated by the number of condominium units desired. The number of units is determined by economic feasibility. See responses to questions from Council Member Braig and Mayor Buol above. Under the revised site plan attached, the two remaining, proposed buildings will not be located to the "very front of the bluff'. See response to question from former Council Member Markham above. (3) As he did at the north bluff, Mr. Spiegel is, I believe, overbuilding the lot. This will result in a number of problems related to traffic, stormwater control, erosion, and even safety. RESPONSE OF RIVER POINTE DEVELOPMENT, LLC: No questions included. (4) Unlike some of the protesters to the project, I do not believe that the project is overly dense. Good urban planning favors a considerable degree of density. If the buildings were attractive and fit well into the amount of land available, I would not have any questions about density, except for the related traffic issues. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I -2- RESPONSE OF RIVER POINTE DEVELOPMENT, LLC: No question included. (5) I am concerned that the development will go to the very front of the bluff (see above). This is where the bluffs are most fragile (see the current bluff study from the Eagle Point project). Mercy is on a bluff, as are Mount Carmel and other major Dubuque buildings, but they are built well back from the tip and on, I think, more secure soil. RESPONSE OF RIVER POINTE DEVELOPMENT, LLC: Under the revised site plan attached, neither of the two remaining, proposed condominium buildings are located to the "very front of the bluff'. See response to question from former Council Member Markham above. As indicated in the response to Council Member Cline above, no blasting will be utilized on this project. (6) I will expect a more specific commitment from Mr. Spiegel and staff in regard to stormwater and erosion control. General reassurance that "everything will be fine" is not enough. RESPONSE OF RIVER POINTE DEVELOPMENT, LLC: As required by the City's ordinances, River Pointe will be required to obtain final site plan approval from the City. The final site plan will include erosion control and stormwater retention plans and will be reviewed and approved by the City engineering staff. River Pointe has already obtained the Stormwater Discharge Permit from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for the site. This DNR permit confirms that the developer has submitted construction plans which protect against eroded materials going off-site during the construction process. The final site plan will require the continuance of these protective measures. The property now drains in an easterly direction toward the residences on St. Mary's Street. River Pointe's design will re-direct the drainage of surface water to the south toward Highway 20. River Pointe, City staff, and residents of St. Mary's Street consider this to be an improvement in the current stormwater drainage situation. River Pointe will incur additional costs to accomplish these drainage improvements. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I -3- (7) The overriding concern is TRAFFIC! I really like and respect Tony Zelinskas, but I am simply not convinced that the traffic study is accurate. I don't care what the statistical studies say. I'M UP THERE ALL THE TIME AT ALL HOURS AND WHAT IS IN THE REPORT IS NOT IN MY EXPERIENCE!! And why was 3rd and Hill not included? Why was the really substandard street that everyone in Dubuque knows 3rd to be not addressed? Why is the Cardiff situation not being addressed? Why is no one acknowledging that this project will add over 250 residences to a less than 14 acre area in an already difficult traffic situation? I just don't get it. RESPONSE OF RIVER POINTE DEVELOPMENT, LLC: The intersection of Hill and 3rd Street was not included in the original traffic study because City engineering staff and traffic engineers (WHKS) agreed as to which intersections to include in the study. Based upon this mutual, professional judgment, the intersection of Hill and 3rd Street was not included in the original traffic study. Neither City engineering staff nor WHKS believed that the development would significantly impact traffic at the intersection of Hill and 3rd Street. Notwithstanding, River Pointe, at its additional expense, has now commissioned WHKS to complete a traffic study including the intersection of Hill and 3rd Street. See attached letter of January 9, 2006 from WHKS & Co. to Kyle Kritz, Associate Planner, City Planning Services Division. This additional study confirmed the validity of the original conclusion ofWHKS and City engineering staff that this development will not significantly impact traffic at the HiIl/3rd Street intersection. The Cardiff Street situation was addressed in the original traffic study. WHKS originally made specific recommendations with respect to limiting parking on one side of Cardiff Street. The original traffic study showed that the additional traffic on Cardiff Street from the development after full build-out would be approximately 22 cars during AM peak hours and 23 cars during PM peak hours and that the development will not significantly impact traffic on Cardiff Street. (8) I know that "aesthetics" has become a dirty word, but "the character of the district" is a legitimate concern as is "the peculiar suitability of such area for a particular use" not to speak of". . . the most appropriate use of land throughout such city". The look of our buildings is uniquely important in Dubuque. I am not one who says that buildings built in the 20th century should look like buildings from the 18th century, but harmony and integrity are extremely important architectural and development principles and should not be ignored. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I -4- RESPONSE OF RIVER POINTE DEVELOPMENT, LLC: No question included. (9) I have heard Mr. Spiegel's assurances that Terracon will be doing soil studies. Will this be the same protocol as was used at Eagle Point Park? There the damage was done before the studies were completed. Limestone is not granite and cannot be treated as if it were. RESPONSE OF RIVER POINTE DEVELOPMENT, LLC: Though ordinarily not required before the building permit process under the City's ordinances, River Pointe, at its additional expense, caused Terracon to complete preliminary soil borings during the weeks of December 26,2005 and January 2, 2006. In addition, River Pointe excavated test holes in the footprints of the proposed condominium buildings. A full geo-technical report for construction will be prepared by Terracon and provided to the City in connection with River Pointe's application for building permits. In addition, Terracon will provide field observation and inspection of the excavation during construction. The Eagle Point project involved the excavation of precarious rock from the vertical face of the Eagle Point bluff. The River Pointe project does not involve excavation of any vertical bluff face. Further, after the Eagle Point re-zoning process was completed before the City Council, Royal Oaks Development Corporation retained Terracon to conduct soil studies and borings for the foundation of the proposed Eagle Villa condominium building. Royal Oaks provided a copy of Terracon's report to the City in connection with Royal Oak's application for a building permit for the Eagle Villa condominium building. In both the River Pointe and Eagle Point projects, the developer has followed all City requirements and procedures. The Iowa District Court made a specific finding in the Eagle Point litigation (now on appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court) that "It [the City] merely allowed an adjoining property owner [Royal Oaks] to excavate material from the city-owned real estate that was dangerous even before the project began, at no cost to the City." I I I I I I I I I . I I I I I I I ;. 'I OUESTIONS FROM FORMER COUNCIL MEMBER DAN NICHOLSON: (1) Has any underground testing been completed? RESPONSE OF RIVER POINTE DEVELOPMENT, LLC: Yes, preliminary soil borings were completed by Terracon and exploratory excavation in the footprints of the proposed condominium buildings was completed by River Pointe. Even though under the City's ordinances and procedures River Pointe would not have been required to commission and provide soil studies and borings until River Pointe applied for a building permit, during the weeks of December 26,2005 and January 2, 2006 River Pointe, at its additional expense, commissioned Terracon Consulting Engineers and Scientists to perform preliminary soil borings on the site. As indicated in the response to Council Member Cline above, no blasting will be utilized on this project. A full geo-technical report for construction will be prepared by Terracon and provided to the City in connection with River Pointe's application for building permits. In addition, Terracon will provide field observation and inspection of the excavation during construction. (2) How much rock will have to be removed along edge of bluff where parking garages will be constructed? RESPONSE OF RIVER POINTE DEVELOPMENT, LLC: See response to former Council Member Markham above. (3) Can rock removal be accomplished by sawing? RESPONSE OF RIVER POINTE DEVELOPMENT, LLC: Yes, or by standard excavation methods utilizing heavy equipment. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I il I II OUESTIONS FROM CITY STAFF: (1) How much would each of the improvemeuts cost that are identified in the traffic study? RESPONSE OF RIVER POINTE DEVELOPMENT, LLC: River Pointe understands that, according to City Manager Mike Van Milligen, the improvements are estimated to cost $415,000 to $465,000, broken down as follows: . traffic signal at intersection of Langworthy and Hill Street: $80,000 - 100,000 . new turning lanes at intersection of Langworthy and Hill Street: $20,000 to $40,000 . improvements to intersection of Langworthy, James and Mazzuchelli Place Streets: $65,000 . widening of Mazzuchelli Place and installation of sidewalk on one side: $250,000 (2) Who is going to pay for each of these improvements? RESPONSE OF RIVER POINTE DEVELOPMENT, LLC: River Pointe has agreed to pay the cost of improving the intersection of Mazzuchelli Place and Cardiff Street, which is part of the improvement of widening Mazzuchelli Place discussed above. River Pointe believes that the City should pay for each of the other improvements from the real estate tax revenues the City will receive as a result of this development. The original traffic study showed that improvements at the intersection of Langworthy and Hill Street would be required by year 2012 or sooner, even without the proposed development. Mazzuchelli Place is already a substandard Dubuque city street and requires widening to comply with the City's own standards. River Pointe is willing to cooperate with the City in any reasonable manner to alleviate the traffic situation. '. . . .', '~ > ., . .:;;. ~.~, . ,\. , _,r,.' ,I.\~ ',,\ J. :r~i\ti:Z~: l ....c,", ,:>~ :,: '</~/:~ ... ' tH:%~\ .%:1> '""'.,,::.%;~[ ~:~ .:; ~ . 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WEILAND, P.E., CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD _ - January 12, 2006 185 WISCONSIN AVENUE EAST DUBUQUE, IL 6102&-1324 phone 81&-747-8833 fax 815-747-6043 e-mail: eastdub@whks.com website: www.whks.com I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Mr. Kyle Kritz Associate Planner Planning Services Division City of Dubuque 50 West 13th Street Dubuque, IA 52001-4864 RE: City of Dubuque, IA River Pointe Development W. 3'. Street! Hili Street Intersection Analysis Dear Mr. Kritz: This letter provides the add~ional infonnation requested on the traffic impact that the River Pointe Development will have on the intersection of Hill Street and West 3"' Street. The intersection was not included in the original study of the intersection because both WHKS and City staff did not believe that traffic generated by the development would have a significant impact on the intersection. The study has verified that the small number of vehicles generated by the development that are anticipated to use this intersection will not have a significant impact on the intersection. Traffic was manually counted at the intersection of Hill Street and West 3" Street. Counts were taken in 15-minute increments between 7 AM and 9 AM, to capture the AM peak hour traffic, and between 4 PM and 6 PM, to capture the PM peak hour traffic. Counts were taken on Wednesday, January 4,2006. The trip assignment percentages used in the analysis are shown on the attached Exhibit B2. The turning movement diagrams w~h existing and projected traffic volumes are shown on the attached Exhibits C1-C7. The traffic volumes have been developed for the following scenarios: . Existing (2005) . 5-Years After Opening (2012) . Full Build-Out (2017) . 20-Years After Opening (2027) . 20-Years After Opening - No Build (2027) The annual growth of traffic on the existing streets in future years was estimated using the annual compounded growth rate method. The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS) and the C~ have agreed that a 2% annual compounded growth rate is reasonable for this study. OTHER OFFICES: P.O. BOX 1467 1485 OETH COURT 1421 S. BELL AVE., SUITE 103 2905 S. BROADWAY MASON CITY, IA 50402-1467 DUBUQUE, IA 52003-7879 AMES, lA 50010-7710 ROCHESTER, MN 55904-5515 PHONE 641.423-8271 PHONE 563-582-5481 PHONE 515-663.9997 PHONE 507-288-3923 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Mr. Kyle Kritz January 12, 2006 Page 2 of3 A no-build (i.e. without any development traffic), unsignalized intersection analysis of the West 3'" Street I Hill Street intersection is shown in the following table. Intersection Worst Approach Year v/c Delay LOS Approach Delay LOS ratio 95% Queue (sec/veh) (feet) 2006 - AM Peak EB 93 F 1.03 302 2012-AM Peak EB 255 F 1.45 556 2017 - AM Peak EB 442 F 1.87 775 2027 - AM Peak EB 1,248 F 3.64 1,315 An unsignalized intersection analysis with the development traffic included is shown in the following table. Intersection Worst Approach Year v/c Delay LOS Approach Delay LOS ratio 95% Queue (sec/veh) (feet) 2012 - AM Peak EB 273 F 1.49 580 2017 - AM Peak EB 485 F 1.97 819 2027 - AM Peak EB 1,373 F 3.91 1,366 Please note that the additional traffic generated by the proposed development during the peak hour, the hour analyzed by this analysis, does not significantly impact the performance of the intersection. The reason the development traffic does not significantly impact the intersection is the small number of vehicles that are anticipated to use this intersection, either to access the development or to exit from it. Note that when the development is complete in 2017, it is anticipated that approximately 8 vehicles exiting from the development will pass through the intersection, and approximately 7 vehicles traveling to the development will pass through the intersection during the PM peak hour. This total of 15 vehicles during the PM peak hour (16 vehicles during the AM peak hour) does not significantly affect the performance of the intersection. Note that the development traffic is projected to be only 1.4 % of the total traffic using the intersection when the development is complete in 2017. The poor level of service at the intersection during the peak hours indicates that there are periods of time when drivers experience significant delay using W. 3" Street. A signalized intersection analysis of the intersection indicates that the intersection would operate acceptably with traffic signals. However, a signal warrant analysis would need to be performed to determine if signals are warranted. The warrant analysis takes into account successive hours of traffic, and/or other factors to justify the installation of traffic signals. Periodic peak traffic volumes may exceed intersection capacity for a period of time, but the volumes may not be adequate to warrant the installation of traffic signals. K:IDepM 16684 River Pointelwplw3rd Hill traffic study. doc I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Mr. Kyle Kritz January 12, 2006 Page 3 of 3 If warranted, additional analysis will be necessary to determine if the installation of traffic signals at the Hill Street I Langworthy Street intersection, if warranted, would provide sufficient gaps in the traffic to reduce the need for traffic signals at the Hill Street and West Third Street intersection. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact our office. Sincerely, WHKS & co. "- jlL~V--O ~.7(2')i1 Michael A. (Tony) Zelinskas, P.E. 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DEVELOPMENT LLC ~~~ putN;ll$ lArol~l.OI'/[YC"5~ DUBUQUE. IA EXHIBIT (-7 115 .,SC[IlSINAV[NOC. UST DUBUW[. ILL 1'5-741-<IIH I WHKS & CO. ENGINEERS PLANNERS LAND SURVEYORS FOUAD K. DAOUD, P.E. & S.E., PRESIDENT & CEO PENNY L SCHMrTZ, EXEC. VICE PRES., COO & CFO RICK G. ENGSTROM, C.E.T., VICE PRESIDENT MICHAEL A. ZEUNSKAS, P.E., VICE PRESIDENT GERALD M. WEILAND, P.E., CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I January 6, 2006 185 WISCONSIN AVENUE EAST DUBUQUE, IL 61025-1324 phone 815-747-6633 fax 815-747-6043 a-mail: eastdub@whks.com website: www.whks.com RE: Proposed River Pointe Development on Mazzuchelli Place in Dubuque Dear Cardiff Street Property Owner or Resident: WHKS has performed a Traffic Impact Study for the proposed River Pointe Development on Mazzuchelli Place. The entrance for the proposed development will be on the east end of Mazzuchelli Place, at the existing intersection of Mazzuchelli Place and Cardiff Street. One of the suggestions in the Traffic Impact Study was that consideration be given to limiting parking to one side of Cardiff Street only, due to the narrow roadway width. We are contacting the property owners and residents of Cardiff Street to determine their on-street parking needs and the impact that a parking limitation would have. Please contact Tony Zelinskas of WHKS at 582-5481 or 747-8833, to discuss or arrange a meeting to discuss your on-street parking needs. Your concerns and comments about parking on Cardiff Street are important to River Pointe Development LLC. We look forward to talking with you at your earliest convenience. Thank you. Sincerely, WHKS &CQ. 1LQ--O ~,(-42~ Michael A. (Tony) Zelinskas, P.E. Vice President, Director of Transportation MAZlss OTHER OFFICES: P.O. BOX 1467 1485 OETH COURT 1421 S. BELL AVE., SUITE 103 2905 S. BROADWAY MASON CITY, IA 50402-1467 DUBUQUE, rA 52003-7879 AMES, tA 50010-7710 ROCHESTER, MN 55904-5515 PHONE 641-423-8271 PHONE 563--582-5481 PHONE 515-663-9997 PHONE 507-288-3923 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Vincent Lopez 244 Cardiff Street Called 1/9/20068:10 AM Mr. Lopez has lived on Cardiff for over 50 years. His property does not have off street parking. The handicapped parking space on the east side of Cardiff was installed for him because of a variety of medical conditions. He believes that the 6 apartment on the west side of Cardiff often causes parking problems in the neighborhood. He is concerned that limiting parking to only one side of Cardiff will not provide enough places for residents to park. People should be able to park in front of their own homes. He feels that he needs to park on the east side of Cardiff. Joe Bitter Called 1/9/20068:25 AM Owner of 6 apartments located at 261-265 Cardiff since 1970. Parking on the street is very important since the apartments do not have any off street parking. Mr. Bitter indicated that he is open to selling his properties. Bernie Fox Called 1/9/2006 11 :00 AM Mr. Fox called on behalf of Mercy Hospital. Mercy owns property adjacent to Cardiff Street but Mr. Fox did not believe that any Mercy employees park on Cardiff. Therefore, Mercy does not have any need for parking on Cardiff. Mr. Fox expressed concerns about additional traffic on Mazzuchelli Place, but was satisfied when informed that the City anticipates improving Mazzuchelli Place to meet current city standards. Mr. Fox also expressed concern about additional traffic at the HiII/ Langworthy intersection. He indicated that he and Mercy are supportive of the project and would be open to discussions about providing property for intersection improvements. Patty Callahan XXX Cardiff Street Called 1/9/20063:00 PM Ms. Callahan works the night shift at Mercy Hospital. Her property does not have off street parking. She and her husband believe they should be able to park in front of their house on the east side of the street. They have 2 cars. She does not believe that there will be enough room for the residents of Cardiff if parking is restricted to one side of the street. She indicated that the apartment buildings are often rented to college students and that the students often have friends who park on the street for the entire weekend. She is also concerned about construction noise, since she must sleep during the day. She indicated that it was very hard for her to sleep during the demolition of the Dominican Villa, and that she will not be able to stay in the house if the property is developed. She understands that it is a property that will be developed by somebody. Her house is over 100 years old, and she is concerned about potential damage to her house if blasting is needed for construction. She indicated that she has talked to Mr. Spiegel and is a willing seller. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Tom Weidemann 162 Cardiff Street Called 1/10/20064:45 PM Mr. Weidemann lives in the most southerly house on the east side of Cardiff. His property abuts the proposed entrance to the River Pointe development. Currently, Mr. Weidemann parks 2 vehicles off the street and needs between 2-3 parking spaces on the street for automobiles for his children living in the house. Of the automobiles parked on the street, they usually have 2 automobiles parked on the east side of the street and one parked on the west side. Mr. Weidemann believes that parking is needed on both sides of the street. He commented that Cardiff Street is treacherous when the streets are icy, and that parking on the west only would be very difficult during these times. He indicated that the Dominican sisters allowed parking on their property during bad weather, and this was very helpful to the some of the Cardiff residents. Mary Dunn 289 Cardiff Street Called 1/12/20069:15 AM Ms. Dunn called to comment that it is difficult at times to find parking on her end of Cardiff Street and that it is sometimes difficult for visitors to find a convenient parking space. It is her opinion that reducing parking on Cardiff Street to one side would not work and that parking is needed on both sides of the street. I ~ I I I I I I I I I I ~ I I I I I I ~ , It' , f I~ ('" "7 , i.w* " Wi I I I I I I I I . I I I I I , I , I I I I I I I &...... ~ ~ I I I I I I I I I ~ I I I I I I I I r I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I . I I 1\