HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 01 11 Regular 602 Consider Options For Improving Access SR 434 To Sunoco and Papa Tony's COMMISSION AGENDA
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INFORMATIONAL
ITEM 602 PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR X
January 11, 2010 MGR /DEPT
Meeting Authorization
REQUEST: Public Works Department requesting City Commission consider options for
improving access from S.R. 434 to Sunoco and Papa Tony's
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is to request the City Commission's
consideration and direction regarding several options for improving access from
S.R. 434 to Sunoco and Papa Tony's
SUMMARY:
This agenda item is an update of a November 24, 2008 agenda item regarding access
from S.R. 434 to Sunoco and Papa Tony's. At the November 24, 2008 Commission
meeting, the Commission reviewed several options and selected Option 1, which
consisted of utilizing cross access to the adjacent planned Hayes Road Plaza to improve
access from S.R. 434 westbound to Sunoco and Papa Tony's. The Hayes Road Plaza has
not been built although the owner indicates the project may proceed in the near future.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The two existing driveways on S.R. 434 serving Sunoco (formerly Cumberland Farms)
and Papa Tony's Restaurant are both right -in right -out driveways. Vehicles traveling
westbound on S.R. 434 cannot make left turns onto these driveways and must make a u-
turn on S.R. 434 where the existing median island ends, approximately 50 -feet west of
the western-most driveway (see Exhibit 1).
A representative from Papa Tony's contacted the Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) in 2008 and requested a left turn lane on S.R. 434 at Papa Tony's. FDOT denied
the request for a left turn lane and stated that the current median configuration provides
adequate access to Papa Tony's (see Exhibit 2). FDOT contacted City Staff in preparing
their response to Papa Tony's request and confirmed that cross access is available to the
west (although not constructed), and a cross access connection is planned on the east side
as a part of the Hayes Road Plaza project that will provide cross access from Papa Tony's
to the signalized intersection at Hayes Road.
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In September 2006, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) completed a
Roadway Corridor Study for S.R. 434 from Talmo Street to Hayes Road. The study was
requested by the City and the purpose was to evaluate u -turn operations as well as the
need for left turn improvements within the study section. Based on the recommendations
in the FDOT study, the following improvements were implemented in 2007 by the City at
a total cost of $91,590:
1. Remove the existing concrete median from Costa Rica Drive to Sherry Avenue
(approximately 460 feet) and install a center turn lane
2. Remove the existing concrete median from Hacienda Boulevard east to just past
Bennet Street
3. At Hayes Road intersection, remove a short segment of the eastbound median to
allow safer u -turns at this location
4. At Edgemon Avenue and Moss Road, install protected permitted left turn phases
for the eastbound and westbound left turning movements.
5. At Edgemon Avenue and Moss Road, modify the side street phasing to a leading
northbound protected permitted left -turn phase followed by the through
movements phase.
OPTIONS:
The following options have been updated and are presented for the Commission's review and
consideration:
Option 1 Utilize Cross Access to Haves Road Plaza (east)
NOTE: Option 1 was selected by the City Commission at the November 24, 2008 City
Commission meeting.
The Hayes Road Plaza is a retail project located immediately east of Sunoco. Final Engineering
for the Hayes Road Plaza was approved by the City Commission in November 2007 and the
developer has an approved building permit. When constructed, the Hayes Road Plaza provides a
cross access connection to the Sunoco Papa Tony's site that will allow cross access to the
signalized intersection at Hayes Road (see Exhibit 3). This cross- access connection will be
constructed by the Hayes Road Plaza developer at no cost to Sunoco or the City.
In December 2009, Staff contacted the owner of the Hayes Road Plaza, Mr. Kamil Gowni, and
he indicated the project could proceed with construction within approximately one month.
Advantages:
Provides westbound left -turn access from a nearby signalized intersection
No cost to City or Sunoco Papa Tony's
Does not require FDOT permit
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January 11, 2010
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Disadvantages:
Does not provide a direct left turn into the Sunoco site; after turning left at the
Hayes Road signal, vehicles have to travel across the Hayes Road Plaza site to get
to Sunoco
Uncertain timing for the Hayes Road Plaza construction
Option 2 Construct Cross Access Connection to Miller School Supply (west)
Miller School Supply was constructed in 2006 and is located immediately west of Sunoco Papa
Tony's. Left -in access off of S.R. 434 is available to Miller School Supply. A cross access
easement was provided near the front of the Miller School Supply property to allow a future
connection to Sunoco but the connection has not been made. In order to complete the
connection, the Sunoco retention pond would need to be modified and both Sunoco and Miller
School Supply would lose several parking spaces (see Exhibit 4). This cross access connection
is on private property and would need to be paid for by private entities.
Advantages:
Provides S.R. 434 westbound left -turn access to Sunoco from a nearby driveway
at Miller School Supply
No cost to City
Does not require FDOT permit
Disadvantages:
Requires modification to existing Sunoco stormwater pond
Construction of the cross access connection may be costly and must be funded by
private entities
Loss of parking spaces
Option 3 Construct Left Turn Lane on S.R. 434
Option 3 consists of a modification of the existing S.R. 434 median island to provide left-turn
access from S.R. 434 onto the western driveway at Sunoco. FDOT District 5 has indicated that
the existing landscaped median would need to be removed for a minimum length of
approximately 60 -feet in order to provide a left -turn lane (see Exhibit 5). Staff obtained a
preliminary cost to design and permit this modification from JMT, Inc. in the amount of $8,000.
The construction cost is estimated to be in the range of $25,000, resulting in a total project cost
(design construction) of approximately $33,000.
In June 2009, Staff discussed this option with a representative of Sunoco, Mr. Vijay Patel. Mr.
Patel indicated he wanted to proceed with a turn lane; however, no further action has been taken
that Staff is aware of.
Advantages:
Provides westbound left -turn access directly from S.R. 434 to the Sunoco Papa
Tony's driveway
FDOT has given preliminary approval
Disadvantages:
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S.R. 434 improvements costly to design and construct
Removes a portion of the S.R. 434 median that was initially constructed as a
safety improvement
Existing median landscaping would be replaced with asphalt
Option 4 Remove S.R. 434 Median from Sunoco to Haves Road
This option consists of the complete removal of the existing S.R. 434 median island from Hayes
Road to Sunoco (approx. 660 -feet) and the construction of a center turn lane along this segment
(see Exhibit 6). The existing median is landscaped along approximately 300 -feet of the 660 -foot
median length, with the remaining 360 -feet consisting of a 3 -foot wide concrete traffic separator.
This option would provide full access in both directions to Sunoco, Charles Street, Wade Street,
and to the Hayes Road Plaza when it is built. The cost to design and construct this modification
is estimated to be in the range of $50,000.
Advantages:
Provides unrestricted access to all properties and side streets from Sunoco to
Hayes Road
Potential decrease in u -turn movements at the S.R. 434 Hayes Road intersection
Disadvantages:
Highest cost of all four options
Removes a portion of the S.R. 434 median that was initially constructed as a
safety improvement
Would increase cut through traffic from eastbound S.R. 434 onto Wade Street
Existing median landscaping would be replaced with paving
Subject to FDOT approval
FUNDING:
None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Commission review the options described herein and provide
direction.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Exhibit 1 S.R. 434 at Sunoco Papa Tony's
2. Exhibit 2 Letter from FDOT dated September 5, 2008
3. Exhibit 3 Hayes Road Plaza Cross Access Plan
4. Exhibit 4 Miller School Supply Cross Access Plan
5. Exhibit 5 S.R. 434 Median Modification Plan
6. Exhibit 6 S.R. 434 Median from Sunoco to Hayes Road
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CHARLIE CRIST 719 South Woodland Boulevard STEPHANIE C. KOPELOUSOS
GOVERNOR DeLand, FL 32720 -6834 SECRETARY
September 5, 2008
Mr. Edward Martinez, Jr.
205 Little Creek Lane
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Re: Section 77120 State Road 434
Seminole County Winter Springs
Dear Mr. Martinez:
Thank you for contacting Secretary Kopelousos about the need for a left turn lane on westbound
State Road 434 at Papa Tony's restaurant. Secretary Kopelousos has requested that we respond to
you directly on this matter.
We worked with the City of Winter Springs on adjusting median access along State Road 434 after
completion of the beautification project. While no left turn lane is in place to access Papa Tony's,
there is no sign in place to prohibit westbound motorists from u- turning beyond the landscaped
median. In discussing the matter with the City of Winter Springs, provisions have been made to
allow Papa Tony's to work with the adjacent property owner on gaining cross access through the
plaza parking lot to the west. Additionally, when the property on the southwest corner of SR 434
and Hayes Road is developed, the plan is to provide cross access from Papa Tony's all the way to
Hayes Road. This would provide another alternative for westbound motorists to access this
business.
We believe that the current median configuration provides adequate access to Papa Tony's. There
are opportunities to allow this access to be improved in the future. It is our understanding that the
City concurs that access is adequate. Even so, if the City wishes to consider further removal of the
landscaped median in the future, we would gladly work with them on this matter.
Sincerely,
Richard B. Morrow, P.E.
District Traffic Operations Engineer
District Five
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Mr. Frank Hickson
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