City of Fairfax, Virginia City Council Work Session

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1 City of Fairfax, Virginia City Council Work Session Agenda Item # 4a. City Council Meeting 6/2/2015 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: ISSUE(S): SUMMARY: FISCAL IMPACT: RECOMMENDATION: ALTERNATIVE COURSE OF ACTION: RESPONSIBLE STAFF/ POC: COORDINATION: ATTACHMENTS: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Robert Sisson, City Manager Chain Bridge Road Sidewalk Project The City Council will receive a presentation on the Chain Bridge Road Sidewalk Project and provide direction to staff on how to proceed. City staff has been working for approximately one year on the development of a preliminary design for a new sidewalk on the west side of Chain Bridge Road between Rust Curve and North Street. The design includes new curb and gutter, a six-foot brick sidewalk and a two-foot landscape strip (to buffer the sidewalk and provide a location for decorative street lighting). The design also includes a variable-height retaining wall (2-8 feet) for the length of the project. Staff has outreached to civic groups in the project vicinity (Rust Field, Mews, Historic Fairfax City, Inc.) and has worked with individual property owners. Note that the current plans are preliminary and would be refined further in the final design process. Note that this project has been discussed by Council dating back to This project was approved as part of the FY 14 Adopted Budget (transfer of $300,000 in RSTP funds from another project). An additional $1.1M was added to this project in the Adopted FY 16 Budget ($550,000 in Revenue Sharing and $550,000 in 30% NVTA funds). The current project estimate is $1.4M. Achieve consensus for advancing the project and direct staff to initiate final design. Direct staff not to proceed with the project design. Wendy Block Sanford, Transportation Director Public Works Presentation, plan overview, CIP pages for this project ( ), 2006 petition for project.

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3 Chain Bridge Road Sidewalk Improvements City Council Work Session June 2, 2015

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5 City Council Work Session Goals Provide City Council with an update on the project development and public outreach that City staff has completed to date Present the Conceptual Plans to City Council Answer any questions related to the project or concept design Obtain Council direction for next steps 3

6 Project Objectives Provide a continuous pedestrian facility (sidewalk) connection from Downtown City of Fairfax to Rust Hill Place Eliminate existing erosion/drainage problems and roadside hazards along the west side of Chain Bridge Road within the project limits Provide a context-sensitive design solution that preserves the character of Rust Curve and provides a gateway to the Downtown area 4

7 Existing Conditions 5

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11 Conceptual Design Overview Pedestrian Facilities (Sidewalk) - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant sidewalk, curb ramps, and entrance crossings - Typical width of 6 - Variable width buffer separating sidewalk from curb (potential area for lighting) Drainage Improvements - Curb & gutter and storm sewer system to replace existing roadside ditch, erosion problems, and roadside hazards 9

12 Conceptual Design Overview Retaining Wall Construction - Required between sidewalk and private properties to minimize property impacts - Aesthetic treatment to enhance visual appearance (brick) - Variable Height (2 to 9 ) Property Impacts - Variable-width Right of Way, Retaining Wall Maintenance Easements, and Temporary Construction Easements Additional easements for drainage and utilities may be necessary - Existing trees and landscaping along the roadway frontage - Right of Way process to follow federally-funded project requirements 10

13 Conceptual Design Overview Safety Considerations - Buffer between sidewalk and curb - 6 sidewalk adjacent to retaining wall - Guardrail between roadway and sidewalk at northern project limits - Pedestrian lighting Project Aesthetics - Treatment for retaining wall - Lighting - Landscaping - Replacement of impacted trees/landscaping/existing fences and walls 11

14 Project Challenges Minimize impacts to adjacent properties and existing trees, landscaping, and fences Federally-Funded Project requirements - Environmental (NEPA) document required - VDOT Project Oversight Adherence to major design criteria and standards City maintenance of facilities provides flexibility in design 12

15 Plan View 13

16 Plan View 14

17 Typical Section (Southern End of Project) 15

18 Conceptual Plan Renderings 16

19 Conceptual Plan Renderings 17

20 Plan View 18

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22 Typical Section (Existing Brick Fence Section) 20

23 Conceptual Plan Renderings 21

24 Conceptual Plan Renderings 22

25 Plan View 23

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27 Typical Section (Northern End of Project) 25

28 Rustfield HOA Public Outreach Historic Fairfax City Inc. (HFCI) Fairfax Mews HOA Individual Property Owner Meetings (over many years) 26

29 Project Funding Project was proposed in CIP out years since 2001 City received petition in 2006 signed by 68 residents requesting this project Most recently, funding reprogrammed in 2013 from Route 123/Eaton Place Intersection Improvements to fund preliminary engineering City applied for (and received) FY 16 Revenue Sharing funding 27

30 Project Estimate Current Project Estimate is $1.4 M Project Funding: - RSTP (Federal): $318,317 - Revenue Sharing (State): $550,000* - 30% NVTA (Local Match): $550,000 * Revenue Sharing Funding To Be Approved in June by CTB 28

31 Proposed Project Schedule June 2015 City Council Work Session Summer/Fall 2015 Develop Detailed Design Fall Additional Public Outreach on Design Spring 2016 Formal Public Hearing Summer 2016 Finalize Design Fall/Winter 2017 Acquire Right of Way/Easements Spring 2017 Utility Relocations Spring 2017 Advertise Project for Construction 29 Summer/Fall 2017 Construct Project

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43 Rustfield Association, Inc. March 27, 2006 Honorable Robert F. Lederer Mayor, City of Fairfax Armstrong Street Fairfax, VA Dear Mr. Mayor, As 2006 budget deliberations proceed there are two Capital Improvement Projects of interest to Rustfield and surrounding neighborhoods. One puts sidewalks and a pedestrian crossing on the west side of Chain Bridge Road. The other puts curb and gutter on Railroad A venue. Attached petitions, circulated early this year, demonstrate the level of community support for the CIPs. As President of Rustfield Association and a concerned citizen I urge favorable consideration of both projects in this year's budget. Diann Sherwin President, Rustfield Association Attachments: (1) Petition supporting Chain Bridge sidewalk and crossing. (2) Petition supporting Railroad A venue curb and gutter commencing this year. CC w/attachments: City Council Members

44 CITY OF FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FY to FY PROJECT INFORMATION Project Name: CHAIN BRIDGE ROAD SIDEWALK PROJECT Comprehensive Plan Element Public Service and Facilities Economy Community Appearance Land Use Statement of Need/Description Environment Housing Transportation Other City Plan/Policy This project is proposed to improve pedestrian access along the west side of Chain Bridge Road just north of Old Town Fairfax. The project is proposed in two phases. Phase 1 is from approximately 3950 to 3906 Chain Bridge Road (across from the Fairfax County Regional Library). The existing sidewalk is very narrow and is located adjacent to a deep drainage ditch. Proposed improvements include curb and gutter, concrete sidewalk and a brick-faced retaining wall ($175,000, FY07/08). Optional enhancements include gas lights l$8,000). Phase II would extend concrete sidewalk to Kenmore Dr. ($315,000, FYOS/09) and include a pedestrian bridge on the west side of Chain Bridge Rd. Pedestrian signals are proposed for the crosswalk at Chain Bridge Rd. and Kenmore Dr. Optional enhancements would include curb and gutter and drainage improvements in conjunction with the sidewalk installation ($75,000). NOTE: This project will be coordinated with the future redevelopment work in the downtown area. Design to be done in FY06/07 ($65,000). Construction to begin in FY07/08 to coincide with the opening of Old Town Villa e Develo ment. Year Project Cost Purpose of Expenditure Adopted $65,000 Engineering and design for Phase I and II ,000 Phase I Sidewalk Installation (add $8,000 for gas lights) ,000 Phase II Sidewalk and Pedestrian Bridge Installation (add $75,000 for curb & gutter) Total $555,000 >2011 Funding Source(s) Operating Cost(s) Staffing Levels Revenues Generated General/ Assessment $1,500 Origin of Project City Council Board/Commission Citizen/Civic Association Staff Other Change from Previous CIP No Change Increase in Amount Decrease in Amount New Project User/Coordinating Department(s): PUBLIC WORKs/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 122

45 Petition We the undersigned petitioners hereby request the Council of the City of Fairfax fund the Engineering and Design phase of the Capital Improvement Program Project (CIP) project on the west side of Chain Bridge Road to commence in July This project will provide pedestrian access to Old Town Fairfax for residents on the west side of Chain Bridge Road between Kenmore Avenue and North Street. We offer the following rationale: 1. Pedestrians must currently cross Chain Bridge Road at uncontrolled crossing points to reach Old Town or the walking path to the Van Dyck recreational area. 2. What sidewalk exists adjacent to North Street is inadequate. These are signatures of residents living on the west side of Chain Bridge Road. Signatures Print /2.f\ V li\j D e~ Address -~ <i 0 I ~_,~J j( cc( j\ Ive_ I /'JN { f) ( dt:> fhl-g :11 ' [.i ''I.'+ i v r; l 'J il ;' \.-'I (... CC:;.Jll.(... S-/ IY1,-l,J,.~11 flk~j --':..,-.C.~~~=----.,--::=-=-~~--'--=-..:...=c ::-=.::-=--=--=-_: ~~~~-"-'--'-'--'c..+--=--:~~~ AJS-oeJ. r:.e,,,r1:u- sf. r:~.,,~" vn ~:J.oBO :r~;;;2j I 0:5-o 9 c..~..,-( -Ir Fe&JtFA-')(. VA ~.e-:36 I

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49 CITY OF FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FY to FY PROJECT INFORMATION Project Name: SIDEWALK, CURB, AND GUTTER ALONG RAILROAD A VENUE Comprehensive Plan Element Public Service and Facilities Economy Community Appearance Land Use Statement of Need/Description Environment Housing Transportation Other City Plan/Policy This project provides for the installation of sidewalk, curb, and gutter along portions of the east and west.side of Railroad A venue from Oliver Street to Main Street. Currently there are sections of Railroad Avenue between Oliver Street and Main Street with no curb and gutter or sidewalk. Providing these improvements will allow for two sufficient travel lanes with on-street parking as well as continuity for the pedestrian walkway network. FY The improvements along the west side of Railroad Avenue are estimated to cost $120,000 with sidewalk, and $90,000 with just curb and gutter. FY The improvements along the east side of Railroad A venue are estimated to cost $110,000 for curb, gutter, and sidewalk. Year Project Cost Adopted $120,000 Sidewalk, curb and gutter on west side ,000 Sidewalk, curb and gutter on east side Total $230,000. >2007 Purpose of Expenditure Funding Source(s) Operating Cost(s) Staffing Levels Revenues Generated General Fund $500 Origin of Project City Council Board/Commission Citizen/Civic Association Staff Other User/Coordinating Department(s): PUBLIC WORKS No Change Change from Previous CIP Increase in Amount Decrease in Amount New Project 115

50 Petition We the undersigned petitioners hereby request the Council of the City of Fairfax advance the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project on Railroad Avenue to install sidewalk, curb and gutter to a FY 2006 start. We offer the following rationale: 1. Cars parked on Railroad Avenue restrict traffic to one-way from Moore Street to Oliver Street. 2. Without proper curb and gutter on the west side of Railroad Avenue, storm water sheets across from Moore Street unimpeded. These are signatures of individuals with commercial businesses on Railroad Avenue: Address/ Business J,I\\. C;..,, "' C: le ch : c 3 9o'i ~.l1'o<d P..t1<-. '-'""'-=-~...o._:.,i:==~--=~~.c>d...:'-'--'l3..c~l----'--'-'-"'~=--.;:i--:.-~...,_,l+-=~~~~c.a;c.j/;jvl 1

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