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Home My WebLink About2018-06-11 BOS Packet - Released Public Meeting June 11, 2018 Center Streetscape Public Meeting June 11, 2018 questions Center Streetscape Restate project goalsReview recent actions on streetscapeProvide a project update and preliminary estimateHear comments and MEETING AGENDA Public Meeting June 11, 2018 landscape Century Modern - Mid PROJECT GOALS SafetyAccessibility of the Center Streetscape Improved Improved Renewal Committee) Public Meeting June 11, 2018 Group to guide design (requested by Ad Hoc RECENT ACTIONS Town Manager Work By Public Archeology Laboratory (PAL), January 2018By Bartlett Tree Experts, October 2017 Historic Resource Assessment of Designed Landscape Tree Inventory and Management Plan Center Streetscape Create team & staffTwo Additional Reports Group, Inc. Beta Group, Inc. Public Meeting June 11, 2018 Beta vote of the Board of Selectmen approval David Pinsonneault, CSFM, CPRP, DPW DirectorJohn Livsey, PE, Town EngineerKelly Carr, RLA, ASLA, Kien Ho, PE, Town StaffDesign Consultant WğƓǒğƩǤ ЌЉͲ ЋЉЊА the based on WORKING GROUP Eccles, Historic Districts update is Center Streetscape Laurin Howard L. Levin, Chair Ad Hoc CommitteeAnne CommissionMargaret S. Enders, Bicycle Advisory CommitteeTimothy D. Lee, Design Advisory CommitteePamela F. Shadley, Center Committee The project of elements in the Ad Hoc Report. Working Group Public Meeting June 11, 2018 RECENT ACTIONS Center Streetscape Summary:Historic Resource Assessment of Designed Landscape Restore Primary HistoricLandscape (in Red) Public Meeting June 11, 2018 RECENT ACTIONS Center Streetscape Inventory and Summary:TreeManagement Plan 53% are Poor or Dead32% are Fair15% are Good Public Meeting June 11, 2018 Hoc - STREETSCAPE ELEMENTS Center Streetscape Updated 25% Design is consistent with the direction by the AdCommittee and Board of Selectmen Public Meeting June 11, 2018 entrance UPDATE Center Streetscape From Cary Library to Police Station (no Woburn Street intersection)Waltham Street to parking area Project Limits: Public Meeting June 11, 2018 Net lost of 10 spacesPlus loss of 1 on Waltham ) UPDATE 91 Existing (blue)81 Proposed (orange Center Streetscape PARKING Public Meeting June 11, 2018 UPDATE Center Streetscape Brick where there is currently brick Concrete with brick edging where there is currently concrete SIDEWALK Public Meeting June 11, 2018 UPDATE minimal cross slope meeting or exceeding ADA standards Wire cut straight edge brick paver (no spacers)Color: red to dark brownHand tight, sand swept jointsSet to industry standardsDrainage Herringbone pattern set 90 degrees to the direction of travel Center Streetscape SIDEWALK Public Meeting June 11, 2018 UPDATE Contrasting curb ramp trimGranite detectable warning panel with contrasting color Center Streetscape SIDEWALK Public Meeting June 11, 2018 UPDATE lighting at outs to shorten - BumpcrossingsImproved pedestrian visibilityTraffic CalmingImproved crosswalks Center Streetscape SAFETY Public Meeting June 11, 2018 UPDATE Center Streetscape Consistent with existing lightingSlender, simple pole and baseLuminaire and pole painted blackTop shielding to prevent upward lightingLED bulbs LIGHTING (pedestrian level) Public Meeting June 11, 2018 UPDATE Center Streetscape Slender profile, unobtrusiveMinimal visual presenceSmall base to reduce pedestrian conflictsHeight in range of 21 to 30 feetPainted blackBanner arms possibleLED bulbs LIGHTING (roadway light) wƚğķǞğǤ \[źŭŷƷ Public Meeting June 11, 2018 tĻķĻƭƷƩźğƓ \[źŭŷƷ wƚğķǞğǤ \[źŭŷƷ ƚƓ ƷźƌźƷǤ tƚƌĻ UPDATE Center Streetscape LIGHTING (updated plan) footcandles Public Meeting June 11, 2018 Design for recommended UPDATE Center Streetscape LIGHTING PHOTOMETRIC PLAN: Honeylocust Public Meeting June 11, 2018 Zelkova UPDATE Hardy to our regionLow maintenanceTolerant of urban conditionsVariety of speciesDistinct zones createdSolar orientation, drainage consideredContinuous canopy on both sides of streetLarge caliper at installation Center Streetscape CRITERIA FOR TREE SELECTION Public Meeting June 11, 2018 UPDATE Curbed tree pits in Primary Historic Landscape, with suspended pavement to increase soil volume Tree grates flush with sidewalk to minimize root compactionIrrigation and underdrainage for all plantings Center Streetscape TREE HEALTH Public Meeting June 11, 2018 UPDATE Tree varietiesTrees where possibleOn Waltham Street Center Streetscape TREES Cary LibraryTo Waltham St. Public Meeting June 11, 2018 utility wires UPDATE Tree varietiesNo trees under Center Streetscape TREES Waltham St. toPolice Station Public Meeting June 11, 2018 UPDATE Benches Remove and reset good condition benchesUse IPE wood for new benches and transfer plaquesIncorporate individual chairs and backless benches for diverse and flexible seating Center Streetscape SEATING Public Meeting June 11, 2018 UPDATE planter wall New Seating granite seat on Center Streetscape Create a variety of seating areas and types / sizesAdditional seating for conversation and interaction SEATING Benches and chairsWood Public Meeting June 11, 2018 Swerve rack UPDATE OPTIONS - Center Streetscape BICYCLE PARKING Double and/or single parking post 8 bikes - Accommodates 4 Public Meeting June 11, 2018 2 bikes - UPDATE Accommodates 1 LOCATIONS Accommodates 45 bicycles - Center Streetscape BICYCLE PARKING Public Meeting June 11, 2018 UPDATE oxblood shieldBlack sign posts to match new black Consolidate signs where possible Center Streetscape SIGNAGE Public Meeting June 11, 2018 UPDATE Center Streetscape WALK THROUGH THE STREETSCAPE PLAN Public Meeting June 11, 2018 CLARKE STREET TO DEPOT SQUARE Center Streetscape Clarke Street Mass. Ave. UPDATE Public Meeting June 11, 2018 Muzzey Street Depot Square DEPOT SQUARE Center Streetscape UPDATE Mass. Ave. Public Meeting June 11, 2018 Grain Mill Alley DEPOT SQUARE TO WALTHAM STREET Center Streetscape UPDATE Mass. Ave. Public Meeting June 11, 2018 Waltham Street STREET INTERSECTION WALTHAM Center Streetscape UPDATE Waltham Street Mass. Ave. Public Meeting June 11, 2018 WALTHAM STREET Center Streetscape UPDATE Edison Way Public Meeting June 11, 2018 WALTHAM STREET TO EDISON WAY Waltham Street Center Streetscape UPDATE Mass. Ave. Public Meeting June 11, 2018 EDISON WAY TO GRANT STREET Center Streetscape UPDATE Public Meeting June 11, 2018 Post Office POST OFFICE Center Streetscape UPDATE Public Meeting June 11, 2018 TOWN HALL Center Streetscape UPDATE Police Station Public Meeting June 11, 2018 BUILDING/POLICE STATION CARY MEMORIAL Center Streetscape UPDATE Mass. Ave. Public Meeting June 11, 2018 Our new Center Streetscape! Center Streetscape UPDATE Public Meeting June 11, 2018 Center Streetscape UPDATE CHECKLIST Public Meeting June 11, 2018 if phased increase -- UPDATE Cost of all elements in current 25% designDesign contingencyPolice Details and Construction AdministrationAssumes one phase 2018 Dollars (based on recent bid pricing) Changes from previous 25% include removal of Woburn Street intersection; simplify design; remove fencing, markers, street median; all brick pavement; add soil amenities for tree healthUpdated estimate includesUpdated estimate will be performed when plans progress to 100% Center Streetscape % Construction Cost Estimate 25 Public Meeting June 11, 2018 Estimate UPDATE Center Streetscape % Construction Cost 25 2018 Winter 2017, 2019 Fall Public Meeting June 11, 2018 Fall 2023 2021 Fall 2018 Spring Town Meeting 2 Spring 2022 to Spring 2020 to Fall UPDATE 2018 June 11, 2018 January 2017 Spring - early 2017 Center Streetscape Ad Hoc Report BOS votes Additional Reports on Historic Resources, Trees Updated 25% PUBLIC MEETING Request funding to complete design Request construction fundingFirst Construction Stage Second Construction Stage Project Schedule Public Meeting June 11, 2018 contractor, businesses impact UPDATE Center Streetscape MINIMIZE IMPACTS TO CENTER BUSINESSES!Minimize impacts to residents and visitorsOrganize areas of construction Good communication between Town, and residents Preliminary Thoughts on Project Phasing Public Meeting June 11, 2018 of the CENTER STREETSCAPE century - Center Streetscape Improved SafetyImproved AccessibilityRenewalMidModern landscape Public Meeting June 11, 2018 CENTER STREETSCAPE Center Streetscape Thank you! We look forward to your comments and input!