HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 11 24 Regular 603 Improving Access from SR 434 to Cumberland FarmsCOMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 603
November 24, 2008
Meeting
Authorization
REQUEST: Public Works Department requesting City Commission consider options for
improving access from S.R. 434 to Cumberland Farms 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
Cumberland Farms and Papa Tony's
CONSIDERATIONS:
The two existing driveways on S.R. 434 serving 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 recently contacted the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) 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.
• 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:
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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 are presented for the Commission's review and consideration:
Option 1-Utilize Cross Access to Haves Road Plaza (east)
The Hayes Road Plaza is a retail project located immediately east of Cumberland Farms. 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 Cumberland Farms 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 Cumberland Farms or the City.
Advantages:
• Provides westbound left-turn access from a nearby signalized intersection
• No cost to City or Cumberland Farms /Papa Tony's
• Does not require FDOT permit
Disadvantages:
• Does not provide a direct left turn into the Cumberland Farms site; after turning
left at the Hayes Road signal, vehicles have to travel across the Hayes Road Plaza
site to get to Cumberland Farms
• 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 Cumberland
Farms. Left-in access off of S.R. 434 is available to Miller School Supply. Across access
easement was provided near the front of the Miller School Supply property to allow a future
connection to Cumberland Farms but the connection has not been made. In order to complete the
connection, the Cumberland Farms retention pond would need to be modified and both
Cumberland Farms 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.
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Advantages:
• Provides S.R. 434 westbound left-turn access to Cumberland Farms from a nearby
driveway at Miller School Supply
• No cost to City
• Does not require FDOT permit
Disadvantages:
• Requires modification to existing Cumberland Farms stonmwater 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 Cumberland Farms. FDOT District 5 has
indicated that the existing landscaped median would need to be removed for a minimum length
of approximately 70-feet in order to provide alert-turn lane (see Exhibit 5). The cost to design
and construct this modification is estimated to be in the range of $50,000.
Advantages:
• Provides westbound left-turn access directly from S.R. 434 to the Cumberland
Farms /Papa Tony's driveway
• FDOT has given preliminary approval
Disadvantages:
• S.R. 434 improvements costly to design and construct (est. $50,000)
• Removes a portion of the S.R. 434 median that was initially constructed as a
safety improvement
• Existing median landscaping would be replaced with paving
Option 4 -Remove S.R. 434 Median from Cumberland Farms to Haves Road
This option consists of the complete removal of the existing S.R. 434 median island from Hayes
Road to Cumberland Farms (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 Cumberland Farms,
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 $100,000.
Advantages:
• Provides unrestricted access to all properties and side streets from Cumberland
Farms to Hayes Road
• Potential decrease in u-turn movements at the S.R. 434 / Hayes Road intersection
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Disadvantages:
• Highest cost of all four options (est. $100,000)
• 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 Cumberland Farms /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 Cumberland Farms to Hayes Road
COMMISSION ACTION:
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Deland, FL 32720-6834
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:
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STEPHANIE C. KOPELOUSOS
SECRETARY
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.
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District Traffic Operations Engineer
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cc: Mr. Brian Fields, City Engineer
Mr. Frank Hickson
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