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97-R-13RESOLUTION NO. 97-R-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, OBJECTING TO FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT NO. 79210-3504 ACCESS DESIGN AND CROSS -OVER GEOMETRY AND REQUESTING FDOT RECONSIDER THE ELIMINATION OF EXISTING CROSS-OVERS AND INCORPORATE EXISTING TRAFFIC ACCESS TURNING PATTERNS INTO THEIR FINAL DESIGN FOR WIDENING OF S.R. 442; REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Edgewater has already expended 11 million dollars as part of a proposed 13 million dollar project for roadway and drainage improvements throughout the Florida Shores subdivision of Edgewater; and WHEREAS, the Florida Shores Roadway Improvement Project eliminated the majority of east -west connecting streets in order to comply with State -required drainage improvements thereby changing the traffic patterns which impact access to S.R. 442; and WHEREAS, commercial, industrial and residential vehicle traffic depends on the current access points to turn both east and west on S.R. 442 as the major arterial route to I-95 and U.S. 1; and WHEREAS, the commercial and industrial areas of the City would be adversely and severely economically impacted by the proposed design referenced in this resolution; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer of Edgewater has communicated specific concerns to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in his letter of April 18, 1997, which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference; and WHEREAS, the City Council of Edgewater fully supports the City Engineer's concerns regarding the proposed design for this project; and WHEREAS, the City Council of Edgewater requests that FDOT work closely with the City of Edgewater to revise the proposed design for this project to accommodate existing traffic patterns and minimize the proposed closures of median crossovers which access east and west turns on S.R. 442. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City 97-R-13 1 of Edgewater, Florida: Section 1. The City Council strenuously objects to FDOT Project No. 79210-3504 access design and crossover geometry depicted in the 30 percent plan submittal. Section 2. The City Council fully supports FDOT's widening of S.R. 442 with modifications of the access design indicated in the City Engineer's April 18, 1997 letter. Section 3. The City of Edgewater requests that FDOT revise the proposed plans to address the concerns set forth in this resolution. Section 4. All resolutions or parts of resolution in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed. Section 5. This resolution shall take effect upon adoption. After motion by Councilman Hays and second by Councilman Mitchum, the vote on this resolution is as follows: Mayor Jack Hayman, Sr. Aye Councilman Danny Hatfield Aye Councilwoman Louise A. Martin Aye Councilman Mike Hays Aye Councilman David L. Mitchum Aye PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 21s` day of April, 1997. ATTEST: A-wl;. City cler-k 97-R-13 2 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA By: Jock H. Hayman, r. ' Mayor APPROVED FOR FORM & CORRECTNESS: Keidta A. Stotey City Attorney ....... ....., (IT( Of EOG EWA TER P.O. Box 100 Edgewater, FI 32132-0 I 00 (904)424-2479 Fax: (904)424-2409 April 18, 1997 Diane Valentine Florida Department of Transportation 719 South Woodland Blvd. M/S 542 DeLand, FL 32720 RE: FOOT Project No. 79210-3504 SR 442 Widening Air Park Road to US I Dear Ms. Valentine: As set forth in last Wednesday's meeting the City of Edgewater has serious concerns regarding the proposed design of the above noted project, in particular we oppose the access design and cross-over geometry as depicted in the 30 percent plan submittal. The elimination of existing cross-overs inhibits the residents' availability to conduct east/west turn maneuvers which counteracts roadway and drainage improvements recently implemented in the Florida Shores Subdivision. Also it is our position the proposed design will impinge upon the subdivision's accessibility for emergency vehicles, thus reducing response time. An array of issues must be resolved between the City and State prior to advancing to the next step. will delineate our concerns so that you are informed and can help us resolve these issues. · The number and pattern of median cross-overs should resemble existing conditions, providing motorists the option of turning either east or 'Nest at each intersecting roadway. One of the many ways the City will be affected by the current plan is evident at station 157 +90 (Fern Palm Drive) which would deny eastbound traffic from turning north on Fern Palm Drive. Fern Palm Drive is an access road to industrial zoned property which carries truck and commercial traffic from 1-95. Eliminating this cross over will have a significant economic impact on all the properties served by Fern Palm Drive. · Proposed water retention area (WRA) No.2 is designated where existing houses are built. · Proposed WRA No.3 (NOTE: this WRA is snown to be constructed at Sta. 148 + 50 on sheet No. 14, but WRA No.3 is sho'Nn at Sta. 153 on sheet No. DM3) is designed where there are existing and new houses being built. · Proposed WRA No.4 (Sta.. 153) is designed 'Nhere existing houses are built. · Proposed WRA No.5 (Sta. 163) is designed where a proposed commercial development is slated. · Are the retention areas designed to have a dry bottom or permanent impoundment of water? . '-' ......, Diane Valentine Page 2 April 18, 1997 · Will the posted maximum speed limit be raised to the design speed of 70 kmm and will it be posted in metric units? · Are the trees currently located within the median scheduled to be removed? If so, are there plans to replant the trees? · All the intersecting roadways (i.e., Willow Oak Drive, Victory Palm Drive, Umbrella Tree Drive, etc.) depicted as constructed of dirt have been paved. The City request the thermoplastic stop bars be replaced at the turnouts for the intersecting roadways. The key issue of concern to the City regarding this project is the cross-over design which I briefiy described above. The effects of the proposed closures if implemented in our community will be devastating. As stated in our meeting we want to discuss the ramifications of each closure at future meetings with the State. In accordance with the outcome of our meeting the next step to resolve this matter involves meeting with FDOT access management personnel. Your commitment to coordinate this meeting in the near future is greatly appreciated. K'NF/rsm cc: Mr. George Md"1ahon, City Manager Mark Karet, Community Development Director Terry Wadsworth, Utilities Director Jack Corder, Parks and Recreation Director Bill Vola, Fire Chief Barbara Davis, VCMPO Rudy Beres, GAl .' .