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D. MDOT Approach Application/Permit4onrana iaparrment T-ansrorration P.O. Box 7039 Missoula Montana 59807 December 12, 1995 Robert Babb Director of Public Works City of Kalispell P.O. Box 1997 Kalispell, Montana 59903 Subject: Public Approach Intersection of Kalispell Access Request US-93 and Meridian Road This is to document our position on your subject request for access as a result of the meeting held in the Kalispell Division office on October 25, 1995. I feel we -all profited . from the extensive and enlightened discussion. We now believe that permission can be granted to allow an approach connection to US-93 across from Meridian Road if very specific operational characteristics are provided. I think we all came to a common agreement that the goal of this new approach is to provide effective, safe and efficient access into the developments (both existing and proposed) located east of this point on US-93. As a result of that extensive discussion we feel the group identified an alternative that would provide efficient high -volume access into the development area without compromising the integrity of either US-93 or Meridian Road. We feel very comfortable with the concept of providing one- way eastbound access into the development at this point with the reciprocal westbound movement back to US-93 along a roadway to be identified by the developers and the City located to the north of this intersection. If designed and coordinated properly with the reconstruction of Meridian Road, low delay and high volume access can be provided into the developing area east of US-93 with very little if any negative influence on existing and future flow of traffic on US-93 and on Meridian Road. Using an alternate roadway or roadways to provide the reciprocat',. flow back to US 93, concentrating *t a simple } .8 low conflict signalized intersection/s, will facilitate effective high volume westward traffic flow from the development. If done properly it will once again have little or no affect on existing and future expected flow potential on US-93. At the same time it would provide high volume westward traffic flow that access at Meridian is not capable of providing. We all have a very large stake in the ability to both effectively move the high demand for both north/south and east/west traffic flow and be able to absorb the rapid increases that demand is experiencing. As a result of our analysis and the very enlightening discussion we had with you we feel that this attack is the only way to provide for the desired access using the Meridian Road intersection. From our discussion we understand your concern for timing. As mentioned at the meeting we would be willing to consider a temporary two-way connection across from Meridian Road. That temporary connection would be intended to allow time to develop potential reciprocal routes. However, the term of that temporary two-way connection would have to be very short in length, only two to three years. There is a very efficient way to affect that conversion. That would be to tie it to the reconstruction schedule planned for Meridian Road. If the conversion could be completed before that time we would all benefit from the reduced delays and higher capacity. Regardless, the geometric design of the Meridian Road /US-93 intersection on the reconstruction project would only provide one-way eastbound access into the street system east of US-93. In closing, if we can come to a firm agreement on these points and schedules we can proceed with finalizing the approach permit. Please be assured that our goals are the same as yours. We want to promote the safest and the most effective flow of traffic in both the north/south and east/west directions that we can provide. We certainly know the demand is there and is growing. Working together we can accomplish this to where the widest public interest is served. 7'0"""A� T. Weaver, P.E. District Administrator J'TW/dpd;access cc: C. S. Pell lonrara Jaaarrn-nr = j r:4�SIIVRa."1Cn J P.O. BOX 7039 MISSOULA, MT 59807 406-523-5800 January 16, 1996 Mr. Bob Babb Director of Public Works City of Kalispell PO Box 1997 Kalispell, MT 59903 Subject: :forth Meridian Extension Dear Bob, This is to confirm our general agreement on the extension of Meridian Road easterly from US-93. ;9e are in agreement that the initial roadway, intersection, and signal.will be designed for full access and all movements. We still need to review the detailed geometries and signal plans. These should be submitted through Steve Herzog. The above approval will be conditioned on the agreement that once either the Meridian Road project south of US-93 or the Northridge Drive connection east of the US-93 is constructed that the east leg of Meridian Road will be reconfigured to prohibit left turns and through movements into the intersection. It is agreed we will allow right turns northbound onto US-93, but only with the understanding that we will not allow this movement to "demand" time from the signal or to diminish the overall capacity of the intersection or US-93. I hope this is a satisfactory solution to all parties, including the developers. We firmly believe this will go a long way towards enhancing traffic flow on US-93. I certainly appreciate your help and assistance in reaching this compromise. Sincerely, JdAies T. Weaver, P.E. District Engineer -Missoula JTW:kld:21 cc: District File Steve Herzog Don Dusek s �x 01,Kali� Incorporated 11;92 Telephone (406) 758.7700 FAX (406) 758.7758 Post Office Box 1997 Kalispell, Montana Zip 59903-1997 January 24, 1996 Mr. Jim Weaver, P.E. District Engineer Montana Department of Transportation P. 0. Box 7039 Missoula, MT 59807 Dear Jim: I discussed your letter of January 16, 1996 concerning the extension of North Meridian Road with the Kalispell City Council. It is their consensus that the compromise outlined in your letter is an acceptable alternative for the functioning of the new segment of North Meridian Road. I was asked by the City Council to clarify MDOT's position concerning the traffic movements at the intersection of Northridge Drive and Highway 93. As you will recall, we discussed this issue at our last meeting. It is my recollection that we -decided and agreed that when Northridge Drive is extended east into the Buffalo Commons PUD, that the new street will be signaled and will allow left and right turns onto Highway 93. With this clarification, we will proceed with design and construction of North Meridian. I appreciate the cooperative spirit and approach that you have taken to resolve our differences with this project. Let me know as soon as possible your position concerning Northridge Drive. Again, thanks for your assistance. Sincerely, Bruce Williams City Manager BW/ksk Douglas Rauthe Mayor Bruce Williams City Manager City Council Members: Gary W. Nystul Ward 1 Cliff Collins Ward I Norbert F. Donahue Ward 11 Dale Haarr Ward It Jim Atkinson Ward III Lauren Granmo Ward III Pamela B. Kennedy Ward IV M. Duane. Larson Ward IV Montana Departrm Of Transportation P.O. BOX 7039 MISSOULA, MT 59807 406-523-5800 January 26, 1996 Mr. Bruce Williams, City Manager The City of Kalispell P.O. Box 1997 Kalispell, MT 59903-1997 Dear Bruce, Wax Racxot. Governor This is to confirm our agreement on the Northridge Drive - US 93 intersection. We did agree it would be signalized and that it would be a full access intersection. Again, thanks for your help on this matter. Sincerely, rWEAVER, P.E. DISTRICT ENGINEER-MISSOULA JTW:ale: 39 cc: Steve Herzog Don Dusek District File P ry _: � �- � �a .. Pawu Ot�aruMrp �maarw R a N -1 - W _ 1 t V• I Montana Department of Transportation Helena, Montana 59620 L �" pr zos rvm-,a,�4VL4c Memorandum To: Card S. P il, P.E. 'Er Preco ruction Engineer` JUN 17 1997 -= From: Donald P. Dusek, P.E. Lr — - MONTkiA DLARTT=ENT Traffic Engineer OF TRAUSPORTC:;oM v KAUSPEU MONTANA Date: May 29, 1997 = T Subject: Traffic Signal Warrant Review Buffalo Commons - Development Intersection of - US 93 & Northridge Dr. Kalispell We have reviewed the above subject site and work done by the Buffalo Commons consultant relative to traffic signalization here. We feel signalization should be added by the developer this summer as part of their construction of the development's internal roadway infrastructure. The consultant's report stated that warrant 2,9,10 and 11 were met with their projected volumes based on completion of all phases of the development and the internal roadways. Without waiting, until that event occurs, we used their work as a foundation to come up with our own report. As part of this subject report We also anticipated new site parameters at the conclusion to the mentioned summer construction. These parameters are actually keyed to several issues not fully pursued by the consultant. The foremost issue is that fair consideration must be given to applying the system warrant (#7) here. We found that all criteria for warrant 7 were met when the following items are in place. The first item is the making of Meridian Road one-way eastbound from its intersection with US 93 which is just south of this subject junction. Secondly the ,existing facilities and land uses in this local area would have the abirity (as d` seed further on) and added need (in marry cases) to use Northridge as their access to US 93. Thirdly, development officials gave the indication that build -out would occur within five years. And lastly the construcfion set for this summer, being all coff1plete, provides the roadway links for e)dsft local traffic to access the sul�jed intersection. ,rx� � z Carl S. Peil, P.E. Page -2- May 29, 1997 infrastructure placement as discussed above) on Northridge's new east leg would be close to, if not more than 100 egressing units per hour. With any added building at all in this immediate area we do or will almost assuredly exceed the minimum requirement of warrant 11 (peak hour). As mentioned in earlier correspondence from our office to the Missoula District we concur that warrant 11 is met as called out above by the consultant while also in the same vein we have no reason to doubt warrants 2 & 9 will also be met. Taken all together we therefore have one warrant 7, met and a real good chance several others will be such that signalization can be added to the summer's construction work. Finally since a warrant is met, we examined the intersection's operation. This is done by using the RCM's model and engineering judgement of expected traffic conditions. We updated the consultant's projections on all movements to more closely reflect current conditions (ie. at the end of this summer). For the new east leg's egress into the intersection, in the unsignalized mode of operation, we had LOS "F" operation. This was true even when we used only 10% of potential traffic from the facilities (presently in existence), mentioned previously, north of Meridian Rd. This is an indication that extreme congestion will be felt by westbound traffic movements using the intersection. No accident history is available for this site with its' new geometries. It is our opinion that with the growth rate in this area, speeds around 45 mph and high conflict egress the intersection will operate safest under a active traffic control device; in this case a traffic signal. In conclusion, we recommend signalization of this site under the above conditions. The plans for this work have been drawn up by the developer's consultant and are near completion with expected release to bid before June 1997. Let us know if we can assist any further in this matter. I concur ed�..EdDate - .2 1-997 Carl S. Peil, P.E. 36-DPD:JUQITRF c:\WORD\w-93nK97 cc: R. D. Morgan J. T. Weaver D. P. Dusek L. E. Talseth r J U � , Approach Northridge Drive Buffalo Common Additional C1`t1 ;' it 1 t 16 cont. 16 d. 1.) The plans and special provisions (set # 8) received by MDT on May 13, 1997 along with the addendum number 1., plan sheets C2-3 &Al-7 received on May 27, 1997, prepared by Robert Peccia & Associated shall serve as the basis for the approval for MDT. 2.) The final comments from Donald Dusek dated June 13, 1997 shall be included as a part of the final plans and the changes shall be included during construction. 16 e. There shall be a signal technician inspector on -site to inspect and monitor all electrical, cable, hardware and conduit work associated with the signal installation. This inspector shall be approved by MDT prior to the initiation of any signal or associated work within MDT right of way. The purpose of this inspector is to represent MDT on site and ensure compliance with permit and plan requirements. The inspector is responsible to report to the Kalispell Field Maintenance Chief, for MDT. 16 f The timing of the signal will be established by MDT. The signal testing and turn -on shall be witnessed and accomplished by a representative of the signal controller company and a traffic signal technician from MDT. The permittee shall notify MDT 48 hours in advance of the activation of the signal. 16 g. Three sets of as-builts for the signal and highway shall be submitted to MDT upon completion and final acceptance by MDT. Once accepted MDT shall become the owner of the Traffic signal, the controller and all associated hardware, heads, poles and associated fixtures. MDT shall be responsible for the maintenance and repair of this signal upon acceptance unless otherwise covered by manufactures' warranties. 16 h. A traffic control plan shall be submitted and approved by MDT prior to any work occurring on MDT right of way. 161. Merdian East shall become a two one-way roadway east upon the activation of the signal at Northridge Drive. The City of Kalispell and MDT shall work jointly to reconfigure the Meridian I US 93 intersection. A left turn bay shall be added to the southbound lanes of US 93 to accomodate the one way leg at East Meridian. The existing access at Heritage Way shall remain intact and functional going east from US 93. x MICE t 12-A 11-26-91 ,Mate Of Montana --Department Of Transportation Helena, Montana 59620-1001 Driveway Approach Application And Permit Stock No. 3255.1195 --To be filled In by Department of Transportation Personnel— F.A. Route No. P-5 (US 93) Approach Stadon(s) 82+00 District Missoula No. US 93 (P-5) Milepost 114.4 s County Flathead project DP 279(13) Drainage As Determined By Dept. Of Transportation: Type As shown on plans Approach Recommended by District Traffic Engineer or Traffic Unit size Applicant (Property Owner) Name: Length Date Approach Application Approved by District Engineer City of Kalispell Phone: 758-7700 Address: 312 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901 Date herein termed the applicant, requests permission to construct approach(es) described and shown on attached plot plan or plan and profile and hereby made a part of this application. Please indicate if permits or approaches are required from units of government other than the Department of Transportation. Write the number of permits required in the box: O Federal Government O State O County _ O City . O N/A Private: Use of Property or Facility: Public: x Northridge Drive Access to US 93 (Residence, Trailer Court, Gas Station, Field Access, Type of Business, etc.) Location: City or Town: Kalispell (if rural - direction & approx. distance from nearest city or town) Street Name, if any: Northridge Drive Roadway Or Highway: Sight Distance: Left 1000+/- Surfacing: Asphalt Right 1000+/- Width: 80 ieet Approach: upgrade existing westside approach - Estimated number of trips per day: See July 10, 1996 Peccia Analysis (copy attached) Width: per plan Fiare: per plan sheet Side of Roadway.' E/W Sheet A1-7 dated 4/97 A1r-7 ,dated �[97 ­ 1= Drainage: See above as determined by Department of Transportation. - r r k s Instruction Concerning Use%Of This «Form Applicant will complete and deliver this form in duplicate to the District Engineer serving the area in which the Approach Permit is requested. -- The District Engineer, in conjunction with the District Traffic Engineer, is delegated authority to approve curb cuts, public and private approaches serving businesses, residence and agricultural uses in rural or urban areas without further consultation if the traffic conditions are not con- gested. In congested areas, usually urban situations, the District;Enpineer and •District. Traffic f, Engineer can request the Manager, Traffic Unit in Helena for additional technical assistance. If this is necessary, the approach should be scaled onto existing plan and profile sheets showing the highway right-of-way and sent to Helena. MICE 112-A Stock No. 11-26-91 3255-1195 —Approach Permit — Subject to the following terms and conditions. the permit applied for upon the reverse side hereof, is hereby granted: 1) Term. This permit shalt be In full force and effect from the date hereof until revoked as herein provided. 2) Rental. Rental shall be NONE 3) Revocation. This permit may be revoked by State upon giving thirty (30) days notice to Permittee by ordinary mail, directed to the address shown In the application hereto attached, but the State reserves the right to revoke this permit without giving said notice in the event Permittee breaks any of the conditions or terms set forth herein. 4) Commencement of Work. No work shall be commenced until Permittee notifies the District Engineer, shown in application, when he proposes to commence work. 5) Changes In Highway. If the State changes the highway or there are other changes to adjoining streets, alleys, etc. which necessitate alterations in structures or installations installed under this permit. Permittee shall make the necessary alterations at Permittee's sole expense or in accordance with a separate agreement. 6) State Saved Harmless From Claims. in accepting this permit the Permittee, its/his successors or assigns, agree to protect the State and save it harmless from all claims, actions or damage of every kind and description which may accrue to, or be suffered by, any person or persons, corporations or property by reason of the performance of any such work, character of materials used, or manner of installations, maintenance and operation, or by the improper occupancy of said highway right of way, and in case any suit or action is brought against the State and arising out of, or by reason of, any of the above causes, the Permittee, its/his successors or assigns, will upon notice to it/him of the commencement of such action, defend the same at its/his sole cost and expense and - satisfy any judgment which may be rendered against the State in any such suit or action. 7) Protection Of Traffic. Insofar as the interests of the State and the travelling public are concerned, all work performed under this permit shall be done under the supervision of the District Engineer of the Department of Transportation and his authorized representatives, and he/they shall indicate barriers to be erected, the lighting thereof at night, placing of flagmen and watchmen, manner in which traffic is to be handled, and shall specify to Permittee how road surface is to be replaced if it is disturbed during operations, but said supervision shall in no ay operate to relieve or discharge Permittee from any of the obligations assumed by acceptance of this permit, and especially those set forth under Section 6 thereof. 8) Highway Drainage. If the work done under this permit interferes in anyway with the drainage of the State Highway effected, Permittee shall, at its/his own expense, make such provisions as the State may direct to take care of said drainage. 9) Rubbish And Debris. Upon completion of work contemplated under this permit, all rubbish and debris shall be immediately removed and the roadway and the roadside left in a neat and presentable condition satisfactory to the State. 10) Work To Be Supervised By State. All work contemplated under this permit shall be done under the supervision of and to the satisfaction of the authorized representative of the State, and the State hereby reserves the right to order the change of location or removal of any structure or installation authorized by this permit at any time, said. changes or removal to be made at the sole expense of the permittee. 11) State's Right Not To Be interfered With. All such changes, reconstructing or relocation shall be done by Permit. tee, in such a manner as will cause the least interference with any of the State's work, and the State shall in no wise be liable for any damage to the Permittee by reason of any such work by the State, Its agents, contractors or representatives, or by the exercise of any rights by the State upon the highways by the installations or structures placed under this permit. 12) Removal Of Installations Or Structures. Unless waived by the State, upon termination of this permit, the Permit - tee shall remove`the installations or structures contemplated by this permit and restore the premises to the condition existing at the time of entering upon the same under this permit, reasonable and ordinary wear and tear and damage by the elements, or by circumstances over which the Permittee has no control, excepted. 13) Maintenance At Expense Of Permittee. Permittee shall maintain, at its/his sole expense the installations and structures for which this permit is granted, In a condition satisfactory to the State. 14) State Not Liable For Damage To Installations. In accepting this permit the Permittee agrees that any damage or injury done to said installations or structures by a contractor working for the State, or by any State employee engaged In construction, alteration, repair, maintenance or Improvement of the State Highway, shall be at the sole expense of the Permittee. 15) State To Be Reimbursed for Repairing Roadway. Upon being billed therefore Permittee agrees to prompw reimburse State for any.expense incurred in repairing surface or roadway due to settlement at installation, or for any other damage to roadway as a result of the work performed under this permit. 16) Other Conditions And/Or Remarks a. All approach side slopes will be constructed on not less than 6 to i slope, unless otherwise apxoveA. b. No private signs or devices etc. will be constructed or installed within the Highway Right of Way limits. ID. This permit is valid only if approach construction is completed within 6 months from date of issue. d. Attachments. Dated at Kalispell Montana. this day of June ig 97 The undersigned, the °Permittee' mentioned in the foregoing Department Of Transporation Instrument, hereby accepts this permit. together with all of the terms and conditions set forth therein. By District Engineer Compteted.approach inspected by: Permittee Date -OM copy of permit to District Engitteet for file Title -One copy of permit to Appli dint '