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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - January 31, 2017 B-01 SMCITY OF LODI COUNCIL COM MUNICATION AGENDA ITEM8 TM AGENDA TITLE: Provide Direction Regarding Lawrence Park Tree Impacts Associated with the Lockeford Street Improvement Project MEETING DATE: January 31, 2017 PREPARED BY: Public Works Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: Provide direction regarding Lawrence Park tree impacts associated with the Lockeford Street Improvement Project. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Public Works has been working on various plans to improve Lockeford Street for approximately 12 years. The City will be receiving federal Regional Surface Transportation Program and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement funds, which will allow this project to move forward with construction in Fiscal Year 2017/18. The project design includes the removal of 14 large London Plane trees along the frontage of Lawrence Park to accommodate the purposed roadway section, as shown in Exhibit A. In 2010, the Parks Division and Tree Lodi planted seven Valley Oak trees along the north side of the detached sidewalk to allow the new trees to become established prior to the planned removal of the London Plane trees. The purpose of the presentation is to obtain Council concurrence regarding the proposed removal of the existing London Plane trees. Staff is requesting concurrence to remove the trees prior to completing the design and environmental phases. Council will receive information regarding the proposed design adjacent to Lawrence Park and the impacts to the existing trees. Information regarding the proposed layout and a potential alternative layout will be presented. FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable. FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable. CES/SN/tdb Attachment Charles E. Swimley Jr. Public Works Director APPROVED: �l Stephen Schwab uer, City Manager K:\WP\PROJECTS\STREETS\Lockeford St\Widening Project\Council-Shirtsleeve\CC Lawrence Park Shirtsleeve 1-31-17 doc 1 /24/17 Exhibit A The City of Lodi Public Works Lawrence Park Tree Impacts Associated with the Lockeford Street Improvement Project January 31, 2017 00 41110.1 NO 41. I OW 041 , •0.4 Lockeford Street Improvements • Purpose of the Presentation • Inform Council • Project Scope (Past & Present) • Project Limitations • Impact on the Lawrence Park Trees • Receive Council Direction on Alignment Lockeford Street Improvements • Project Scope • In the works for 12 Years • Railroad Tracks —Cherokee, Three -Lane • More Gradual Curve at Main Street • Removing `humps" at Cross -Street tracks • Traffic Signal at Stockton and Lockeford Lockeford Street Improvements • Project Limitations • Right -of -Way • Existing Street Easements • UPRR • Commercial Buildings • Utilities, Driveways, and Fences Lockeford Street Improvements • Lawrence Park (Looking West) • Existing Commercial Buildings • Existing London Plane Trees • Existing Valley Oak Trees mi Lockeford Street Improvements • Existing Cross -Section • Two Travel Lanes • Parking on Both Sides (Portions) 60' RNV 40' London Plane Lawrence Park Valley Oak Parking 12' Travel % 12' Travel Parking 2 Lockeford Street Improvements • Proposed Cross -Section • Two Travel Lanes • Two -Way Left Turn Lane • Class 2 Bike Lanes • Parking Pro • Maintains Class 2 Bike Lane • Provides Turn Lane Con • Removes London Plane Trees 13' Parking & Bike 60' RIW 60' 11' Travel / 13' Parking & Bike 8' ■ ■ Lawrence Park 12' Valley Oak Lockeford Street Improvements • Proposed Layout • 14 London Plane Trees (20" - 32" diameter) 13 Existing Trees north of walk (7 young Dak Trees ~5" • ameter) r- 11 r I II Lawrence Park • toofio _2.100161111111161vialitaiiinissumais Am v vearash-vrairmuraw-ipr • Bike Lanes Maintained Parallel to Vehicle Path Lockeford Street Improvements • Additional Information • Valley Oaks Planted "02010 by Parks & Tree Lodi (Anticipation of Widening Project) • Growth Stunted by London Planes • WW1 Memorial Tree (North of the Pathway) • Consistent with 2012 Bike Master Plan Lockeford Street Improvements • Why the Shirt Sleeve Presentation? • Sensitive to Tree Removals (2016 Update to Tree Policy) • Direction Prior to Completion of Environmental & Design • Alternate Layout Lockeford Street Improvements Pro • Alternate Cross -Section • Keeps London Planes • 2 Travel Lanes • 2 -Way Left Turn Lane • Parking on Both Sides • Detached Bike / Ped Path Con • Breaks -Up Bike Path in the Middle /— 13.5' 60' RIW 50' 8' 12' 8' Parking 11' Travel / 2 -Way Left / 11' Travel Parking Z\ 5.5' 12' Bike! Ped Path London Plane Lawrence Park Valley Oak Lockeford Street Improvements • Alternate Layout • Bike/Ped Path Along North Side London Plane Trees Remain 4II Lawrence Park 1 ArliEjtjr".afttigial i-geb_llar-alt-iiriir-IrgaraSor"M'M 114.-1 1 2••••LAiidigNierniatiggliffnialtia-clalialliatiiirabii- 1111_____111W ___ • Eastbound Bikes Cross Traffic Two Times • Likely would ride straight in vehicle lane • Would Need to Discuss Oak Tree Maintenance/ Removals Lockeford Street Improvements • Staff Recommendation • Proceed with Removing London Planes • Maintains bike lane alignment • Consistent with Bike Master Plan • Allows Valley Oaks better growth Lockeford Street Improvements Questions???