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OCTOBER 24, 2017 17-528 RESOLUTION (CARRIED 6-0 LOST LAID OVER WITHDRAWN ) PURPOSE: APPROVE MILLERS BAY NEIGHBORHOOD STREETSCAPE VISION PLAN INITIATED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approved WHEREAS, the Common Council has identified strong neighborhoods as a priority Strategic Plan goal; and WHEREAS, the Common Council previously approved implementing a Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative that seeks to improve priority neighborhoods and housing, as well as benefits all residents by helping to maintain or increase property values in transitional and distressed neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, recent efforts by residents, in collaboration with the Millers Bay Neighborhood Association, City of Oshkosh, and partner organizations have centered on enhancing existing assets to provide stability; and WHEREAS, the attached "Millers Bay Neighborhood Streetscape Vision Plan", supports the previously approved Millers Bay Neighborhood Plan to maintain the existing neighborhood character and ensure Millers Bay continues to be a neighborhood of choice; and WHEREAS, the Plan Commission found that the "Millers Bay Neighborhood Streetscape Vision Plan", is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and supports neighborhood revitalization efforts. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh that the attached "Millers Bay Neighborhood Streetscape Vision Plan" is consistent with the Miller's Bay Neighborhood Plan, City's Comprehensive and Strategic Plans and is hereby approved. TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council FROM: Alexa Naudziunas Assistant Planner DATE: October 19, 2017 RE: Approve Miller's Bay Neighborhood Streetscape Vision Plan (Plan Commission Recommends Approval) BACKGROUND Staff requests approval of the Neighborhood Streetscape Vision Plan, which focuses on a target neighborhood bounded by Murdock Avenue on the north, Hazel Street on the west, George Washington Triangle to the south and Lake Winnebago on the east. Recent efforts by residents, the Millers Bay Neighborhood Association, City of Oshkosh and partner organizations have centered on enhancing existing assets to provide stability and ensure the Millers Bay neighborhood continues to be one of choice in Oshkosh. This plan is prepared for the Millers Bay Neighborhood Association with the intent to support their efforts, to maintain the existing neighborhood character and ensure Millers Bay continues to be a neighborhood of choice. Created during a resident led planning process; the plan may be used by the Millers Bay Neighborhood Association, the City of Oshkosh, and partner organizations to ensure neighborhood improvements are implemented to meet the needs of residents. ANALYSIS The Plan offers a brief background on the neighborhood, current conditions, and outlines five priority areas and provides recommendations to achieve the intended goals. The overall goal of the project as identified in the Request for Proposal, was to develop a conceptual streetscape design plan for the Millers Bay Neighborhood with recommendations that address: • Crosswalk improvements • Wayfinding and identity signage • Multi -modal transportation improvements • Above ground utilities City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1 130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 920.236.5000 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us • Traffic calming features • Integration of park and trail system with neighborhoods • Streetscape amenities • Landscaping to enhance the parkland and lake vista surrounding Millers Bay • Safe Routes to School improvements • Inconsistent decorative street lighting The recommendations have been reviewed and do not conflict with the City's Comprehensive Plan, official maps, or other planning objectives of the City. FISCAL IMPACT Approval of the Plan itself does not constitute approval or directly implement any of its recommendations. The Plan helps to establish a vision for what could happen in the future. It is not anticipated that additional city services will need to be provided beyond existing service levels that would require additional staffing. The Plan does however identify various improvements that may involve funding allocations through the Healthy Neighborhoods funds or Great Neighborhoods CIP funding that will be evaluated individually as improvement projects are proposed. RECOMMENDATION The Plan Commission approved of this request at its October 17, 2017 meeting. Respectfully Submitted, Alexa Naudziunas Assistant Planner Approved, Mark Rohloff City Manager City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 920.236.5000 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us ITEM: APPROVAL OF NEIGHBORHOOD STREETSCAPE VISION PLAN Plan Commission meeting of October 17, 2017 BACKGROUND Staff requests approval of the Neighborhood Streetscape Vision Plan, which focuses on a target neighborhood bounded by Murdock Avenue on the north, Hazel Street on the west, George Washington Triangle to the south and Lake Winnebago on the east. Over the last couple years the neighborhood has begun to look towards implementing goals of the neighborhood plan. Recent efforts by residents, the Millers Bay Neighborhood Association, City of Oshkosh and partner organizations have centered on enhancing existing assets to provide stability and ensure the Millers Bay neighborhood continues to be one of choice in Oshkosh. The purpose of this review is for the Plan Commission to make a determination that the '" proposed recommendations within the Neighborhood Streetscape Vision Plan are consistent with the City's 2005-2025 Comprehensive Plan, official maps, or other planning objectives of the City. ANALYSIS The Plan offers a brief background on the neighborhood, current conditions, and outlines five priority areas and provides recommendations to achieve the intended goals. The overall goal of the project as identified in the Request for Proposal, was to develop a conceptual streetscape design plan for the Millers Bay Neighborhood with recommendations that address: • Crosswalk improvements • Wayfinding and identity signage • Multi -modal transportation improvements • Above ground utilities • Traffic calming features • Integration of park and trail system with neighborhoods • Streetscape amenities • Landscaping to enhance the parkland and lake vista surrounding Millers Bay • Safe Routes to School improvements • Inconsistent decorative street lighting This plan is prepared for the Millers Bay Neighborhood Association with the intent to support their efforts in addressing neighborhood challenges and promoting reinvestment. Created during a resident led planning process; the plan may be used by the Millers Bay Neighborhood Association, the City of Oshkosh, and partner organizations to ensure streetscape improvements are implemented to meet the needs of residents. The plan first explains the goals and objectives followed by a snapshot of current conditions. The plan then outlines five priority areas: Murdock/Hazel, Emmeline Cook/Hazel, George Washington Triangle, Nevada/Menominee Drive, and Cliffview/White Swan. Prior to Common Council consideration, this plan is reviewed by the Plan Commission for consistency with the City's 2005-2025 Comprehensive Plan, official maps, and other planned activities of the City. Staff has reviewed all proposed goals and objectives and believes they do not conflict with the City of Oshkosh's Comprehensive Plan, official maps, or other planning objectives of the City. Approval of this plan does not indicate that all recommendations of the plan can or will be implemented immediately. Implementation will depend on funding resources and approval of each individual project, as well as additional stakeholder input. Private property recommendations are intended to provide ideas for the neighborhood or individuals to implement independently from the city. RECOMMENDATIONS/CONDITIONS Staff recommends approval of the Neighborhood Streetscape Vision Plan, together with a finding that the identified goals and objectives are not in conflict with the City of Oshkosh's Comprehensive Plan. The Plan Commission approved the Neighborhood Streetscape Vision Plan as requested. The following is the Plan Commissions discussion on this item. Ms. Naudziunas presented the item and discussed the goals of the plan and the issues that it was meant to address. She also reviewed the objectives and the five priority areas and discussed the implementation of the plan. Jim Michelson, 1515 Northpoint Street, stated that he attended meetings on the streetscape plans and discussed the intersection improvements included in it as well as the traffic calming areas. He discussed the narrowing of streets and quoted regulations regarding bicycles and traffic and the amount of room allowed between bicycles and vehicles on the streets. He also discussed the pedestrian and bicycle needs being addressed within this plan. Ruth McGinley discussed her role in the neighborhood planning and leadership planning committee as well as the plan and how it meets the goals and objectives of the neighborhood plan and other city plans. Motion by Vajgrt to approve the Neighborhood Streetscape Vision Plan with a finding that the identified goals and objectives are not in conflict with the City of Oshkosh's Comprehensive Plan. Seconded by Ford. Motion carried 7-0-1. (Abstained -Ford) Item -Approval of Neighborhood Streetscape Vision Plan 17APRIL 2 EARLY OUT 26 STREETSCAPIE OPEN HOUSE 6pM 4W - IP . Acknowledgments Special thanks to the residents of Millers Bay and Northshore neighborhoods who participated in this planning process. Also a thanks to the City of Oshkosh and the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation for all the support with moving this plan forward. Project Leadership Teams Neighborhood Team: Ruth McGinley, Millers Bay Neighborhood Association, President Wayne Mueller, Millers Bay Neighborhood Association, Board Member Polly Kimball, Millers Bay Neighborhood Association, Board Member Megan Lang, Northshore Neighborhood Association, Board Member Karlene Grabner, Northshore Neighborhood Association, Board Member Tania Harrison, Northshore Neighborhood Association, Board Member City Staff Team Allen Davis, City Community Development Department, Director Darryn Burich, City Planning Services Division, Director Jim Collins, City Transportation Department, Director Steve Gohde, City Public Works Department, Assistant Director Ray Maurer, City Parks Department, Parks Director Elizabeth Williams, City Planning Services Division, Planner & Project Lead Alexa Naudziunas, City Planning Services Division, Planner & Project Lead Steven Wiley, City Planning Services Division, Planner Prepared By A SEH Andrew Dane, AICP Ed Freer, RLA Alexander Thill, ASLA 6 COMMUNITY MILLERS B Y THSHORE �QSr1�C0$il FOUNDATION NEIGHROf+.H000 frW �-AiN .s• -' .. _: '��+' k+ i ' � �� -� ` syr o '. � y� ,; Nk ■t or F A Table of Contents Streetscape Vision Plan Neighborhood Initiative Objectives + Process 6 Inspiration Organization 8 Vision Triangle Restrictions Neighborhood Introduction 10 Walls + Paving Neighborhood Character 12 Furniture Streetscape Observations 14 Planting Intersection Improvements 16 Lighting Intersection #1 (Murdock and Hazel) 18 Branding + Wayfinding Intersection #2 (Emmeline Cook and Hazel) 20 Opinion of Probable Cost Intersection #3 (Washington Triangle) 22 Implementation Intersection #4 (Nevada and Menominee) 24 Appendices Intersection #5 (Cliffview and White Swan) 26 Gateway Treatments 28 Public Wayfinding Strategy 30 Bicycle and Pedestrian Network 32 Lighting + Overhead Utilities 34 Opinion of Probable Cost 36 Implementation 38 4 42 43 44 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 Vision Statement "Millers Bay is a safe, established neighborhood with a strong sense of community noted for its well maintained homes, attractive streetscapes and proximity to Lake Winnebago, schools, trails, Menominee Park and natural open spaces. Our active and engaged residents embrace neighborliness and forge partnerships within and beyond our borders." -Millers Bay Neighborhood Plan September 2, 2015 Objectives + Process Project Goals The overall goal of the project as identified in the City's Request for Proposal was to develop a conceptual streetscape design plan for the Miller's Bay Neighborhood with recommendations that address: • Crosswalk improvements; • Wayfinding and identity signage; • Multi -modal transportation improvements; • Above ground utilities; • Traffic calming features; • Integration of park trail system with neighborhood; • Streetscape amenities; • Landscaping to enhance the parkland and lake vista surrounding Millers Bay; • Safe Routes to School improvements; and • Inconsistent decorative street lights Based on input from the Leadership Team and feedback from the public, twelve design objectives were identified in order to guide preparation of the streetscape design plan: 1. Enhance the intersection of Hazel Street and Murdock Street. to slow down traffic and improve pedestrian safety while creating an attractive gateway which welcomes and guides visitors into the Miller's Bay and North Shore Neighborhoods. 2. Create a uniform decorative lighting plan for the Miller's Bay Neighborhood, including consistent decorative lighting along Menominee Drive. 3. Create a wayfinding and orientation strategy for the Miller's Bay Neighborhood 4. Create opportunities to further brand the neighborhood. 5. Create attractive entryways into the neighborhood. 6. Improve the design of the intersection of New York Ave., Fairview St. and Menominee Dr. area to create stronger integration between the neighborhood and the park, enhance aesthetics, and improve bike/pedestrian safety and connectivity 7. Improve the design of the intersection of White Swan Dr. and Cliffview Dr. 8. Improve the entrance to Menominee Park at the terminus of E. Nevada St. 9. Enhance Murdock Avenue through traffic calming, improved bicycle facilities, buried power lines, lighting, branding, and other strategies 10. Enhance Menominee Drive through traffic calming, improved bicycle facilities, buried power lines, lighting, branding, and other strategies 11. Enhance Hazel Street through better access for parents dropping kids off at school, traffic calming, improved bicycle facilities, buried power lines, lighting, branding, and other strategies 12. Design recommendations for Murdock Avenue west of Hazel Street to create an attractive and safe transition into Millers Bay and North Shore residential neighborhoods Process To begin the planning process the project Leadership Team, consisting of neighborhood residents and City staff, met with the consultant team to discuss overall project goals and expectations. The consultant team then PHASE 1 ANALYSIS examined existing conditions in the neighborhood using GIS data, site visits, I photography, and a review of existing plans and policies. Finally, a Visioning 1 Workshop was held on April 26, 2017 at Emmeline Cook Elementary School with residents of the neighborhood in order to identify key opportunity areas for PHASE 2 VISION & STREETSCAPE PROGRAM enhancing the streetscape. Based on additional discussion with the Leadership I Team a set of design objectives, or streetscape program, was identified in ♦I order to determine which elements to include in the preparation of concept alternatives (See opposite page). PHASE 3 CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES Concept alternatives were then prepared by the consultant team and shared with the neighborhood at a workshop on July 12, 2017 at St. Andrew's Ev. Lutheran Church. Following the meeting, the consultant team met with the Leadership Team to discuss design concerns within the public right-of-way. PHASE 4 DRAFT PLAN The consultant team then prepared a draft design plan for City review. City staff provided additional feedback on the plan to ensure that the design elements would meet municipal code requirements. Finally, a draft final plan was prepared by the consultant team and shared with the public at a PHASE 5 FINAL PLAN neighborhood meeting at Emmeline Cook Elementary School on September 12, 2017. Following the presentation, the consultant team finalized the draft final plan based on final input received at the public meeting. Organization To provide maximum feasibility for the implementation of ideas, the summary document has been organized by two categories: Public Sections identified with a blue banner down the edge depict the portions detailing the public improvements and recommendations. These improvements include the items below and are largely more infrastructure based. These improvements would be primarily funded through public funding sources. • Intersection improvements • Right-of-way enhancements • Street cross-section analysis • Neighborhood wayfinding strategy • Lighting and utilities infrastructure recommendations Private Similar to the public recommendations, the private recommendations are shown with a red banner along the page. These improvements are smaller scale and are located within or adjacent to, private property. These projects can be done in clusters as neighborhood blocks or individually as residents seek to improve their individual yards. While many of these improvements are within private property, city ordinances and guidelines should be followed. The following design book follows current and relevant ordinances within the City of Oshkosh. These improvements can benefit from public/private partnerships. • Neighborhood branding • Private property enhancements • Material palettes • Residential lighting recommendations • Planting recommendations Neighborhood Introduction ILI e ntu ry i isto ry. s at the S. )eople per ramuy. _ F r - — EfMur-do°k Ave - JA � irr. , zo � ,.;�' �i'OniCi ``Q_ z g IQ - ..� � �w s ►� � � F , F ¢ Menominee Park I 1 f Lake Winnebago Emmeline Cook �►' s "�` i,% Elementary School Public Fishing Pier Washington Triangle ' r dl 465' Neighborhood Character Large, mature tree canopy Front porch extension of the house Emmeline Cook Elementary School 12 Z �D s : `;��� Y � rhes �� x a Mee goo 4 1� .s qA �Nvm x" � v 4 Streetscape Observations Minimal street terrace to No marked crosswalk into (Menominee Park Minimal street terrace No marked crosswalk into the schoolyard Streetscape observations that are identified as opportunities include: • Varying curb to sidewalk terrace widths • Multiple street light styles • Lack of pedestrian crossing signage and clarity • Oversized and complicated vehicular intersections The following sections will look into improving on these opportunities and will continue to explore and improve other streetscape elements that will help shape and brand Millers Bay into a quintessential mid-century neighborhood. 14 Large street terrace along Menominee Drive { No marked crosswalk Cobra head style street light 9� Concrete light pole with ornamental fixture Oversized intersection along Menominee Drive Large and uncontrolled intersection on White Swan Drive Steel decorative pedestrian street light Large intersection found at the neighborhood gateway of Murdock Avenue and Hazel Street 15 Through the public process, five intersections were identified as problem intersections or in need of improvement. Those intersections can be seen on the map, identified by a red dot and associated number. Each of the intersections were chosen for the specific reasons listed below. Note: The following five intersection improvements should only be considered as recommendations and possible ideas and concepts. These are vision ideas that could be considered and will need to be further developed. Intersection #1: Murdock Avenue and Hazel Street Chosen because of its connectivity to Emmeline Cook Elementary and its function as a "gateway" to the Millers Bay neighborhood. Intersection #2: Emmeline Cook and Hazel Street Identified as an opportunity to increase pedestrian safety for pedestrians to cross into the school, particularly during times of high traffic volumes such as school start and end times. Intersection #3: George Washington Triangle Intersections A cluster of three different streets that is confusing for both vehicles and pedestrians alike. Also functions as an entry into Menominee Park. Intersection #4: Menominee Drive and Nevada Avenue Chosen because of its function as an entry point into Menominee Park. Nevada Avenue is also one of three recommended bike routes within the neighborhood. Intersection #5: Cliffview Drive and White Swan Drive An excessively large turning radius paired with a lack of stop or yield signage creates a condition resulting in large amounts of pavement and high vehicle speeds. Pedestrian crossing distances can reach upwards of two road widths in distance. 17 Intersection #1 E. Murdock Ave. n1ro" =9W Through public meetings the intersection of Murdock Avenue and Hazel Street was identified as a gateway opportunity for the neighborhood. It was also stressed that a reduction in road width at the intersection along Hazel would help to slow traffic down as vehicles turn onto Hazel Street towards Emmeline Cook Elementary School. The section below illustrates potential gateway treatments for both neighborhoods. Amore detailed discussion regarding the design of these elements will be covered in a later section, but these treatments were designed to incorporate elements that reinforce the architectural style and brand of Millers Bay. Northshore Neighborhood Bike Lane Drive Lanes Bike Lane 4--- Parking Lane Millers Bay Neighborhood Section 1:1 Murdock Avenue 18 II W o u 1 Bike Lanes EM E. Murdock Ave. ' i qI Gateway Treatmen x Bmpout Ni CO) iiL r' 1 As part of the enhancements, Murdock Avenue would remain at its current width of 42', but bike lanes will be added consistent with the City's Bike and Pedestrian Plan. This would reduce street parking to one side of the street. Hazel Street could feature two bumpouts reducing pedestrian crossing distance to 32'. These bumpouts could afford room to incorporate neighborhood gateway treatments and additional green space for the neighborhood. It is important to note that if the gateway features are where they are shown above, they will need additional approval from the city. 19 Hazel St. Intersection #2 Section 2:1 20 Identified as a hazard for pedestrians crossing to Emmeline Cook Elementary School, this intersection is re -imagined with the intent of increasing pedestrian safety, designating a vehicular drop-off zone, and incorporating neighborhood branding elements. Branding elements could be similar in material as the gateway treatments. This helps to maintain continuity throughout the neighborhood. Utilizing planters and built-in benches help to identify the school yard and offer areas of relief for pedestrians. Low stone walls help to separate the roadway and sidewalk while providing an amenity at pedestrian scale and contributing to developing an architectural vocabulary for Millers Bay. 5' I 16' I 16' I 5' 12'Terrace Bump Out including 5' Sidewalk Drive Lanes AL Bump Out I 12'Terrace including 5' Sidewalk Decorative Seat Wall, 24" height Bollard Light The above plan depicts improvements to Hazel Street by reducing road width to 32' directly in front of the school entrance. Reducing the crossing distance is an efficient way of increasing pedestrian safety. New plaza planters would add greenery and seating elements to the front of the school. The eastern side of Hazel Street would become the newly designated drop-off zone. This location is ideal because it offers connections to both the front and the back of the school. A hardscaped terrace would provide easy accessibility for all children to safely enter and exit vehicles during all seasons. The location of the drop off zone is in conjuncture with the Emmeline Cook Master Plan. 21 Sec Intersection #3 The current layout of Intersection #3 offers some opportunities for improvements. A possible improvement could be to re -align the streets as they meet up with Menominee Drive. By doing this it helps delineate where and when drivers and pedestrians are safe to moi, in'the street. By re -aligning the streets, the functionality of the right-of-way is changed allow hg�r enhancements such as gateway treatments, mini plazas, and park entry fe r additior of these features will help to strengthen the connection between Menorr i Millers Bay Neighborhood. Beginning at this intersection will be the integration of branding elements that reflect the materiality and the architectural style of the neighborhood. 4' 16' I 16' 4' 40' Miller's Bay Neighborhood iBump Out 1 Drive Lanes Bump Out Menominee Park Reduced Pedestrian Crossing Distance 8' 12' I 12' 8' 4a Washington Triangle Parking Lane I Drive Lanes I Parking Lane Menominee Park Section 3:2 Menominee Drive 22 2 N N m CD I� At Lei � New York Ave. TI `D / Neather Center It Re -aligned Intersection Mini Plaza with Gateway Element ' Designated Crossing �}� Additional Access; 7Possible Neighborhood Christmas Tree Location Large Miller Bay Sailboat (Gateway Treatment) s Menominee Park Sig, The above plan could be a safer alternative to the current conditions of these intersections and provides a better connection into Menominee Park. 23 Intersection #4 I East Nevada Avenue is one of only three streets that connects directly to Lake Winnebago and Menominee Park through the neighborhood. Because of this it has an important role as a gateway/terminus of both the park and neighborhood. By emphasizing the entry into the neighborhood, the plan stresses an improved and articulated entry into the park. With the use of simple branding elements such as low walls similar to what is shown in front of Emmeline Cook Elementary School and a variation of the gateway treatments along Murdock, this intersection will both welcome users to Millers Bay and Menominee Park. W 16' I 16' 32' Millers Bay Neighborhood Parking Lane Reduced Drive Lanes/ Parking Lane Menominee Park Shared Bike Route Section 4:1 Menominee Drive 24 Simple improvements to Menominee Drive include narrowing the drive lanes to 32' between bumpouts and painting designated crosswalks within the street. Simple and low stone walls could be incorporated to emphasize and enhance the architecture and identity of the neighborhood. Reduced pedestrian crossing distance of Menominee Drive enhances pedestrian safety entering and exiting Menominee Park. Similar to the gateway features, if the stone wall remain where shown, they would require approvals for placement within the right-of-way. 25 Intersection #5 Cliffview Dr. J�� Enhandd Streetscape and Green Space within road right-of-way Section 5:1 White Swan Drive 26 Located at the interior of the residential blocks within the neighborhood is the intersection of White Swan Drive and Cliffview Drive. The image to the left shows the large radius and lack of a stop or yield sign, resulting in higher vehicle speeds. Pedestrian crossing distance can also be seen as approximately two standard road widths. A potential solution to this problem is to re -align the intersection perpendicular to Cliffview Drive. When the intersection is re -aligned at 90 degrees; right- of-way functionality is changed creating physical space for branding and landscape improvements. Shown below are decorative walls and plantings all within the re -imagined right-of-way. The layout shown creates a net gain of total green space for the neighborhood. The addition of green space and reduction of concrete not only makes the intersection safer but contributes to increased curb appeal and potential value increases for its residents. H I 16'� , 32' Reduced Drive Lanes , Reduced Pedestrian Grossing Distance The pedestrian crossing is much safer in this plan than in the existing conditions because this layout forces vehicles to slow down and the pedestrian crossing distance has been shortened. With the addition of more green space, the hope is that property values will rise and opportunities for small community gatherings will be created. 27 Gateway Treatments Gateway treatments as seen below are thought to be incorporated at intersections leading into and around the Millers Bay Neighborhood. Treatments shown below should be incorporated most notably at the intersection of Murdock Avenue and Hazel Street. The feature contains a mixture of mid-century materials and styles, while incorporating modern flare through sculpture and plantings. Elements shown as part of the gateway's walls and plantings would be under 30" making it acceptable for street corner treatments. Seating elements would be included as architectural appeal and as a feature for school children to use as they wait to cross the street or for their parents to pick them up. Some elements may need to reside within private property in order to meet city codes and ordinances. Neighborhood lettering would be extruded creating a texture difference and making it a distinguishable feature of the gateway element. The Millers Bay logo is made of painted steel for low maintenance and high strength. 28 •.•. r r r r t E. Murdock Ave. 1 - 1 ,I A 30'x 30' vision triangle needs to be observed when installing any of the gateway elements shown. All elements must be designed to conform to Zoning Ordinance Section 30-174(D) and be a maximum of 30" in height at any point. This designation falls upon all shown gateway features, seat walls and pillars within the affected triangle and other street corner locations. 2' 77 bo T W —. N 3'-6" 8'-6" 7'-6" the right-of-way without approval Each location where anything is proposed in a terrace will be subject to separate review. T 0 m X 2 Materials used reflect that of materials already found within the neighborhood. Limestone can be found on many homes and is part of the classic mid-century style. Concrete is also a traditional material found within this time period. Corten is more of a modern material but the way it ages and its strength make a great option as an accent material. Softer materials are used to reduce the harshness of the stone and steel. Black locust is a very dense wood that is natively grown in the United States. Black locust has the longevity of most tropical hardwoods without the ethical controversy. An alternative to the black locust would be a plastic composite made to resemble wood. There are many products on the market that provide low maintenance and long longevity, but authentic wood stays true to the neighborhood character Blue fescue grass brings the element of vegetation to the design. Blue fescue is a low growing, drought tolerant grass that will create a wispy effect within the planter bed. 29 Public Wayfinding Strategy Legend Q Primary Point of Arrival © Secondary Point of Arrival -,, Primary Destination Orientation Mapping Opportunities (Destinations, Services) Major routes through neighborhood As part of a wayfinding strategy, points of arrival, primary destinations, and orientation mapping opportunities were identified. The map shows where each of these items is located within the Millers Bay and Northshore Neighborhoods. The intersection enhancements described earlier in the report will help to define points of arrival both at neighborhood gateways and within the neighborhood. Orientation mapping opportunities exist at Emmeline Cook Elementary School, the entrance to Menominee Park across from the Washington Triangle, and at the Oaks Trail parking area. The solid red lines indicate the major routes through the neighborhood. Each of these streets has a direct connection through the City of Oshkosh. These identified routes also function as the recommended bike routes within and around the neighborhood. 30 sl=eep j ■ LIMIT 2 5; Millers Bay Neighborhood Advisory and Regulatory Signage Advisory and regulatory signage will remain consistent with current standards for vehicular movement and pedestrian safety. These include but are not limited to stop signs, no parking, speed limit, and pedestrian crossing signs. Bike and Pedestrian Network Signage Bike and pedestrian signage will remain as the city/state standard for signs. These signs are universally known and recognized and provide the highest level of safety and confidence with users. Within Millers 0% Bay, common signs include marked bike lanes, bike route signage, and painted sharrows within the traffic lane. As the City and the region implement new bicycle and pedestrian wayfinding guidelines, there may be additional opportunities to enhance network signage. Gateway Signage Gateway signage is important to identify the entrance and exit of the neighborhood. Over time these signs can become distinguishing landmarks that make neighborhoods recognizable. They themselves become a form of wayfinding throughout the community, and the greater City of Oshkosh. Identification Signage Millers Bay currently has neighborhood identification signs on top of all the road way signs within the boundaries of the neighborhood association. Similar to other communities, these help to identify which neighborhood you are in when traveling through the street network. a Bicycle and Pedestrian Network Legend Striped Bike Lane/Route Shared/Signed Bike Route Pedestrian Circulation Identified are the recommended bike routes and type of route proposed. Along Murdock, recommended are striped bike lanes while along Nevada and New York there would be marked sharrows. Overall, this provides good connectivity throughout the neighborhood for both pedestrians and bicycles. All streets maintain conditions of low traffic volumes that make them suitable for riders of all levels. W, W-61 An, Lighting + Overhead Utilities Creating a framework to address street lights and overhead utilities is a priority for the neighborhood. It is recognized that both the renovation and removal of current street lights and utility poles is a costly task. This framework illustrates a long-term vision for transitioning from the current mix of overhead cobra lighting and decorative light fixtures to a uniform decorative lighting program. First, as streets become eligible for renovation or reconstruction it is important to the neighborhood to create a standard light type and pattern to be installed within the neighborhood. The preferred light type is the Phillips black Optima series decorative lights installed in lieu of the cobra head style light. These lights can be found in other parts of Oshkosh as well as in George Washington Triangle. Not only is a standard light fixture identified, but a light style pattern as well. Alternating lights from one side of the street to the other is a good way of lighting both sides of the street. It also creates a sense of character that identifies the neighborhood in a subtle but unique way. A challenge to implementing these light frameworks is that most of the neighborhood utilities are above ground on wooden utility poles. There are both technical and economic challenges with trying to bury all utilities within a neighborhood. First, it will require large amounts of money. Second, it may require the removal and repair of several streets. Third, new easements may also be required to allow for the new infrastructure to be placed underground. An incremental approach for implementing the lighting plan and undergrounding utilities will be necessary. As roads come up for renovations, utilities can be buried at a cost. Alternatively, residents maybe required to upgrade their own home utilities at a cost to them. Over time as more and more private utilities are upgraded, less and less overhead wires will be visible. While under grounding utilities is the preferred outcome of the neighborhood, it is understood that it will be a slow process. 34 I1� I I � Cobra head light and above ground utilities Preferred decorative light fixture. Alternative light layout. For graphic purposes only, not to scale. 35 Opinion of Probable Cost Intersection Improvements Intersection #1: E. Murdock and Hazel Street Bump Outs ($16,000) Gateway Treatments ($10,000-$15,000 each) Lighting and Underground Overhead Utilities Murdock Avenue Underground Overhead Utilities ($3,220,000) Decorative Lighting ($820,000) Total ($4,220,000) Intersection #2: E. Bent and Hazel Street (Emmeline Cook Elementary School Entrance) Hazel Street Bump Outs ($26,000) Underground Overhead Utilities ($2,490,000) Seating Elements ($8,000-$12,000) Decorative Lighting ($620,000) Decorative Seat Wall ($25,000-$30,000) Total ($3,110,000) Intersection #3: Menominee Drive and New York Ave., Washington Triangle Bump Outs and New Sidewalk ($111,000) Mini -Plaza with Gateway Element ($10,000) Large Millers Bay Sailboat Gateway Treatment ($5,000-$15,000) Weather Center (Variable) Intersection #4: E. Nevada Street and Menominee Drive Bump Outs ($21,000) Neighborhood Entry Feature ($5,000-$12,000) Park Entry Feature ($15,000-$25,000) Intersection #5: Cliffview Drive and White Swan Drive Bump Outs ($38,000) Social Node ($15,000-$30,000) 36 All Other Streets Underground Overhead Utilities ($10,278,000) Decorative Lighting ($2,560,000) Total ($12,838,000) Note: See Appendix for opinion of probable cost details and assumptions. Lighting and underground utility figures above do not include recommended 30% contingency. Included in figures above are structural components of walls, veneers, benches, curbs, and specialty elements. Prices do not reflect specific landscaping, removal of existing conditions, or the integration of existing utilities such as storm sewer extensions. 37 Implementation Phasing Implementation of streetscape elements will occur based on a combination of factors. Priority elements should be implemented first, however other elements may be implemented sooner depending upon available funding and future construction projects which may occur in the neighborhood. Funding After prioritizing which streetscape elements to begin implementing, the neighborhood and the City should jointly begin to develop a funding strategy. A variety of funding avenues should be explored in order to accelerate the implementation time line. In addition to City funding and sources such as the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, one funding tool to consider is the Neighborhood Improvement District. As allowed for under Wis. State Stat. 66. 1110, a "Neighborhood improvement district' means an area within a municipality consisting of nearby but not necessarily contiguous parcels, at least some of which are used for residential purposes and are subject to general real estate taxes. A municipality may create a neighborhood improvement district subject to certain restrictions, including preparation of an `operating plan" for the development, redevelopment, maintenance, operation, and promotion of a neighborhood improvement district. The operating plan identifies the special assessment method applicable to the neighborhood improvement district; the kind, number and location of all proposed expenditures within the improvement district; a description of the methods of financing all estimated expenditures and the time when related costs will be incurred; and a description of how the creation of the neighborhood improvement district promotes the orderly development of the municipality, including its relationship to any municipal master plan. Lighting and Undergrounding Utilities As described earlier in the report, addressing lighting and overhead utilities will require a long-term commitment and vision. The biggest issue is cost and it is an enormous undertaking. The power company typically charges costs back to the property owner. On top of this, the utility may charge an additional monthly fee to maintain the infrastructure. In addition, one of the existing utilities may choose not to participate in the underground initiative, or one household may decide not to participate. In either case that could jeopardize the initiative. With regards to lighting, the new decorative lighting could be installed at any time, as long as they fit under the existing overhead conductors and meet utility clearance requirements. This could be done at any time right behind the curb. Because of the nice trees in this neighborhood to install conduit and utility cables without damaging the tree canopy we recommend directional drilling between transformers connecting to screw-in anchor bases for decorative lighting. This can be done with minimal disturbance. Connections to the home are typically plowed in using polyethylene conduit. 38 With regards to undergrounding overhead power and other utilities, one transformer is placed in a location that can serve five or six homes and conductors are run from that transformer underground to the meter outside of the homes. The electrician then makes the transition into your home. As part of this process other overhead utilities such as cable are addressed at the same time. Due to the cost and complexity of this approach it typically occurs in conjunction with street reconstruction. To pay for the system an assessment may be required for both installation, on-going maintenance, and power requirements. In the absence of any large reconstruction projects occurring in the neighborhood, there are two avenues the neighborhood associations may want to consider. The first avenue is to encourage people to underground their own private overhead utility lines when they are due for an upgrade to their electrical service. The second recommendation is to identify a single block or group of homeowners that want to band together to investigate the potential for undergrounding utilities.. Depending upon the existing infrastructure conditions, it may be possible to underground one or more utilities within a smaller geographic area as a demonstration project. If a group of adjacent homeowners choose to underground their electric service there could be an opportunity to remove a pole depending on the location. 39 M �.�. i � �v' 1'l.Ka '4� a' _ •3 11 4. OFT P Inspiration The walls above are a private installation that helps to enhance the homes character. Elements like this help to brand a neighborhood and create identity. Walls help to define boundaries and do very little in terms of blocking views of vehicular traffic. The image on the far right shows a wall along a rain garden, all on private property. Fences are another way to distinguish a neighborhoods identity. 42 Vision Triangle Restrictions Vision Triangle (height restriction of 30") ` ■Vegetation not to exceed 36" • Local street intersections A 20'vision triangle extends from the intersection as shown in the diagram above. No wall, fence, structure, utility structure or appurtenance, or vegetation shall be permitted within such vision triangle which materially impedes vision between the height of 2.5' and 8' with the exception of fencing, which shall be no greater than 30% opaque. Additionally, a 10' zone extends from each end of the 20' vision triangle where no hedges may exceed 36" in height. Collector and arterial street intersections For collector and arterial streets, a 30' vision triangle extends from the intersection. No wall, fence, structure, utility structure or appurtenance, or vegetation shall be permitted within such vision triangle which materially impedes vision between the height of 2.5' and 8' with the exception of fencing, which shall be no greater than 30% opaque. Driveways A 10'vision triangle extends from the intersection. No wall, fence, structure, utility structure or appurtenance, or vegetation shall be permitted within such vision triangle which materially impedes vision. 43 Walls + O � X 24" III Paving —28"' zo, 2$„, 13.5" Stone pillars located in Madison, Wisconsin. To maintain continuity within the neighborhood, if someone wants to construct a pillar as part of their landscape, fence, or wall, the dimensions should be similar to that above. The material palette has been chosen to help create a sense of character and branding for the Millers Bay Neighborhood. The location of these pillar elements are up to the homeowner, but are acceptable within all zones as they are 30" and under in height. Heights of pillars may exceed 30", up to 36", if outside of the vision triangle. 44 go 12-18" Stone walls located in Madison, Wisconsin, roughly 1-2' from sidewalks edge As an extension of a pillar, seat walls fall into the same classification and material palette. They are also acceptable in all zones along right-of-ways and property lines because of their size. These types of walls are used for highlighting plantings, providing a buffer beyond the sidewalk, or as a seat wall surrounding a front yard patio. By following a set of standard design options, the character of these elements will help to define the neighborhood as more and more are erected. Note: Set back 1-2' from right-of-way to avoid issues with right-of-way maintenance. 45 Walls + Paving Terrace paving is a common practice used to get people from their vehicles to the front door without having to walk across the grass. Typically these elements are standard concrete, but through the use of unique materials and patterns these elements can become a branding opportunity for a neighborhood. These types of improvements could be achieved individually or as a cluster when multiple residents work together. It should be noted that these improvements would need approval from the City of Oshkosh. Terrace treatment located in Aspen, Colorado. 46 Different seam styles could be used to distinguish between each terrace treatment. Some could be pervious gravel or turf. Both of these options allow for water drainage. Rendering depicting possible treatments to the terrace and yard within Millers Bay Neighborhood. E 47 Furniture Product: Landscape Forms Palisade Bench Width: 19.5" Length: 72" & 96" Height: 16" Price: $2,000-$2,400 Products shown are those from Landscape Forms. Landscape Forms has been making high quality landscape products for many years. These particular products resemble the style and character of the gateway features. These products help to enhance the brand of the neighborhood and would be simple for someone to order and place along a sidewalk, path, or even within a social gathering space. These could both be placed in public right-of-way or as part of a private landscape furnishing. 48 Product: Stre'LYW Rough & Ready Bench Width: 18" Length: 96" Height: 18" Price: Individually Quoww Custom concrete and black locust Millers Bay bench Furniture shown to the right are all custom products. These products could be designed as part of a neighborhood block project or individually to each residents liking. The key to their success within the neighborhood is to maintain the identified material palette of concrete, limestone, wood, and steel. These pieces of furniture would be more permanent than others because of their weights and structural capacities. Slotted black locust seating areas maintain the style of other furniture and that of the gateway treatments. Pricing of these elements will vary depending on final size and cost of materials/ construction. Custom concrete and black locust bench Custom concrete, black locust, and corten planter bench 49 Planting The following plant suggestions are taken from the City of Oshkosh approved plants list. The following are only suggestions. It is recommended that additional street trees should be planted. With minimal room in the street terraces, trees may be planted on private property. Common Name: Redmond Linden Common Name: Common Hackberry Scientific Name: Tilia americana `Redmond' Scientific Name: Celtis occidentalis Classification: Canopy Tree Classification: Canopy Tree Common Name: Honeylocust Scientific Name: Gleditisa triacanthos f. inermis `Skycole' Classification: Canopy Tree Common Name: Callery Pear Scientific Name: Pyrus calleryana Classification: Medium Ornamental Tree 50 Common Name: American Hazelnut Scientific Name: Corylus americana Classification: Medium Ornamental Tree Common Name: Paperbark Maple Scientific Name: Acergriseum Classification: Medium Ornamental Tree Common Name: Arrowwood Viburnum Scientific Name: Viburnum dentatum Classification: Shrub Common Name: Knockout Rose Varieties Scientific Name: Rosa x `Radrazz' Classification: Shrub Common Name: Sonic Bloom Weigela Scientific Name: Weigela florida `Verweig 6' Classification: Shrub Common Name: Feather Reed Grass Scientific Name: Calamagrostis x acutiflora Classification: Ornamental Grass Common Name: Coneflower Common Name: Daylily Scientific Name: Echinacea purpurea `Magnus' Scientific Name: Hemerocallis x `Stella de Oro' Classification: Perennial Planting Classification: Perennial Planting 51 Lighting Bollard Light Option As a way of differentiating the neighborhood homes from that of city standard lighting, the proposed light fixtures could be used as part of the home facades and front yard bollards. With the bollard option, lighting on the side of the house could be removed around the front door, and a bollard light or light on a pole could take their place. The light from the bollard would still illuminate the front door and steps of the home. The elevation above shows the placement of a bollard light. 01 Product: Kichler 49646 Collection: Caterham Collection Width: 10" Height: 16.75" Price: $260-$325 Exterior Mounted Light Option A second option to having a stand alone light or bollard light would be an exterior mounted light. From the same family of Kichler lights, they would match and be cohesive with any residential bollard lights used within the neighborhood. The boxy, and straight edged lights work well with the mid-century brand of Millers Bay. Located on the exterior of the house, they provide adequate light to entryways and front porches. Product: Kichler 49643FL Collection: Caterham Collection Width: 9" Height: 14.75" Price: $200-$250 53 Branding + Wayfinding Located along Hazel Street are a few bus stops for the #1 bus line. As part of the Neighborhood Streetscape Vision Plan, a bus stop concept resembling the character of other design elements was produced. These bus stops could be simple benches similar to the others in the streetscape plan. The bus stop could also be delineated with a city issued sign showing the route number and location of the stop. These bus stop signs would vary from others in the city because they would be integrated into the streetscape elements. These signs could become an indicator for which neighborhoods riders are arriving to as they get off the bus. 54 Alternate Branding Sign Possibilities Company: Landscape Forms Product: Reeder Illuminated Sign Price: Individually Quoted Branding + Wayfinding Nerd Millers Bay Neighborhood Gateway and Street Signs Neighborhood identifier signs are a good way of branding particular neighborhoods. Positioned at the entries and throughout neighborhoods, they help to identify that particular neighborhood within a city. They provide wayfinding as a way of marking the transition from one neighborhood to another. Informational Plaques Informational plaques are techniques that could be used to display individual house addresses and/or the year the house was built. In the instance of incorporating the year houses were built, a system is formed that shows people how and when the neighborhood began to take shape. This could be something unique that would set Millers Bay apart from the other neighborhoods in Oshkosh. House Numbers 1 Currently the City of Oshkosh has a standard code for address representation and numbering. However, there is an opportunity to create additional plating that could be incorporated into the neighborhood elements such as pillars, walls and benches. These new address plates will become a new identifier for the neighborhood and become a branding piece for individual homes. .19 Opinion of Probable Cost Material Unit Cost Per Unit Paver Installation Square Foot $12 Walls (Stacked) Lineal Foot $250 Poured Wall (with footing) Lineal Foot $300 Stone Veneer Square Foot $3 Bench Attachment Per Bench Per Bench Corten Steel Square Foot $150 Excavation Cubic Yard $30 Vegetation Per Plant $16 Perennial, $55 Shrub, $400 Tree Note: The cost table above provides a starting point for developing rough cost estimates for private streetscape and landscaping initiatives. Costs above are estimates and may vary depending on availability and overall amount/scale of work to be done. Above pricing focuses largely on the elements shown in report including but not limited to walls, benches, planters, and vegetation. 56 Private initiatives can have a large impact on the quality of the neighborhood streetscape, including stone walls, shade trees, and gardens. z .. o O 8 \� �` k �•� F w µ!vi. � *�{ � �. �'L. _ fD }' N 4 t�" Y iY FT Private initiatives can have a large impact on the quality of the neighborhood streetscape, including stone walls, shade trees, and gardens. z .. o O Q. fD }' N t�" Y iY FT Private initiatives can have a large impact on the quality of the neighborhood streetscape, including stone walls, shade trees, and gardens. Implementation Phasing Implementation of private streetscape elements will occur based on individual initiative. However, a group of homeowners may want to band together to implement projects concurrently. Establishing priorities at the neighborhood level may encourage individual homeowners to focus on one area of impact at a time. For example, the neighborhood may decide that the greatest visual impact is lighting or home address plates. Funding Private initiatives will likely rely on individual investments or group fundraisers, however there will likely be significant savings if a group of homeowners bands together to implement improvements. For example, hiring a contractor to install several light fixtures at the same time could result in substantial savings. Working across neighborhoods could also achieve some cost savings. The neighborhood gateway treatments at Hazel and E. Murdock could provide an opportunity for both the Millers Bay and Northshore neighborhoods to collaborative on a single project that would benefit residents in both neighborhoods. 58 a 3 � F ` Appendix of Cost Estimates Cost Breakdown Charts Hazel Emmeline Cook Item Quantity Cost / Unit Total Cost Curb Removal 4001 LF $5.80 $2,320.00 30" Curb Replacement 475 LF $22.00 $10,450.00 Concrete Sidewalk Removal 44.44 SY $5.40 $239.98 Concrete Sidewalk Replacement 531 SF $5.25 $2,787.75 Detectable Warning Fields 40 SF $30.15 $1,206.00 Concrete Pavement Removal 283.3 SY $3.80 $1,076.65 Seed, Fertilizer and Emat 400 SY $5.95 $2,380.00 Sawcut 400.0 LF $2.101 $840.00 Concrete Driveway 27.8 SY Total Cost 20%Contingency Cost w/Contingency $21,300.35 $4,260.05 $25,560.46 Menom_Nevada Item Quantity Cost / Unit Total Cost Curb Removal 2201 LF $5.80 $1,276.00 30" Curb Replacement 318 LF $22.00 $6,996.00 Concrete Sidewalk Removal 93 SY $5.40 $502.20 Concrete Sidewalk Replacement 876 SF $5.25 $4,599.00 Detectable Warning Fields 40 SF $30.15 $1,206.00 Concrete Pavement Removal 148.33 SY $3.80 $563.65 Seed, Fertilizer and Emat 374 SY $5.95 $2,225.30 Sawcut 220.0 LF $2.10 $462.00 Concrete Driveway 27.8 SY Total Cost 20% Contingency Cost w/Contingency $17,830.15 $3,566.03 $21,396.15 Menom_New York Item Quantity Cost / Unit Total Cost Curb Removal 1260 LF $5.80 $7,308.00 30" Curb Replacement 1500 LF $22.00 $33,000.00 Concrete Sidewalk Removal 322.2 SY $5.40 $1,739.99 Concrete Sidewalk Replacement 6165 SF $5.25 $32,366.25 Detectable Warning Fields 150 SF $30.15 $4,522.50 Concrete Pavement Removal 1000 SY $3.80 $3,800.00 Seed, Fertilizer and Emat 1167 SY $5.95 $6,941.63 Sawcut 1260.0 LF $2.10 $2,646.00 Concrete Driveway 27.8 SY Total Cost 20% Contingency Cost w/ Contingency $92,324.37 $18,464.87 $110,789.24 60 Murdock Hazel Item Quantity Cost/ Unit Total Cost Curb Removal 2031 LF $5.80 $1,177.40 30" Curb Replacement 220 LF $22.00 $4,840.00 Concrete Sidewalk Removal 66.66 SY $5.40 $359.96 Concrete Sidewalk Replacement 775 SF $5.25 $4,068.75 Detectable Warning Fields 40 SF $30.151 $1,206.00 Concrete Pavement Removal 72.2 SY $3.80 $274.44 Seed, Fertilizer and Emat 133 SY $5.95 $793.31 Sawcut 203.0 LF $2.101 $426.30 Concrete Driveway 27.8 SY Total Cost 20% Contingency Cost w/ Contingency $13,146.16 $2,629.23 $15,775.40 Swan Cliffview Item Quantity Cost/Unit Total Cost Curb Removal 5501 LF $5.80 $3,190.00 30" Curb Replacement 600 LF $22.00 $13,200.00 Concrete Sidewalk Removal 111.11 SY $5.40 $599.99 Concrete Sidewalk Replacement 1180 SF $5.25 $6,195.00 Detectable Warning Fields 40 SF $30.15 $1,206.00 Concrete Pavement Removal 300 SY $3.80 $1,140.00 Topsoil, Seed, Fertilizerand Emat 667 SY $5.951 $3,966.63 Concrete Driveway Removal 27.8 SY $3.80 $105.56 Concrete Driveway 27.8 SY $46.04 $1,278.89 Sawcut 550.0 LF $2.101 $1,155.00 Total Cost 20% Contingency Cost w/ Contingency $32,037.07 $6,407.41 $38,444.48 Lighting and Underground Overhead Utilities ** Cost *Cost per Parcel to Total Cost to **Total Underground Number of change Service Underground Estimated Location Distance Utility Mains/LF Parcels Connection Utilities Lighting Cost Murdock 4107 FT $750.00 46 $3,000.00 $3,218,250.00 $821,400.00 Hazel 3100 FT $750.00 55 $3,000.00 $2,490,000.00 $620,000.00 All other streets 12800 FT $750.00 226 $3,000.00 $10,278,000.00 $2,560,000.00 Total$15,986,250.00 $4,001,400.00 130% Contingency $4,795,875.00 $1,200,420.00 Total w/ Contingency 1 $20,782,125.00 $5,201,820.00 * Estimates for reconnecting services based upon Sister Bay information and prices may vary significantly depending on age and type of structure, estimate should be used for planning purposes only. ** Cost to drop power is based upon recent estimates in Door County for Fish Creek, more precise estimates can be obtained by asking for pricing from all overhead utilities to complete this work. Estimates for curb bump outs use DOT pricing for Winnebago County using Bid Express average prices for the past year. Cost to update service connections in Sister Bay ranged from $1,500 each to $8,000 each. Lower costs were typical for residential services and a value of $3,000 was used in this estimate. *** Cost to install decorative lighting based upon recent estimates for Fish Creek, W. 61 j r ,_ o 465' � 4 All 1 PIN OR R ;;���, a �, .� � :,sem' .,� M = ••__� l4. — I � - �' _ . —�� '� - Appendix of Sketch Concepts Concept sketch showing bike lanes and bumputs along E. Murdock Avenue and Hazel Street. 64 Concept sketch showing a potential median planting, separating traffic as it travels E. Murdock Avenue. 65 Appendix of Sketch Concepts Hazel St. t C-7 M W m D m ON Concept sketch showing potential bike lanes and bumpouts along Hazel Street, directly in front of Emmeline Cook School. 66 Concept sketch showing potential pedestrian improvements and entry plaza into Emmeline Cook School. 67 r l t •111 c',�• ;iR' ■ ■ X44 � ~•,�' \ Appendix of Sketch Concepts Concept sketch showing a mountable curb into Menominee Park to maintain maintenance vehicle access. 70 C 115, Le LM 11,99 Appendix of Sketch Concepts Concept sketch showing how much additional green space is created by re -aligning the White Swan intersection. 72 Concept sketch showing the potential of the additional green space. Social gathering places, such as benches or gardens, help to enhance the neighborhood fabric. 73 Appendix of Branding Elements Pricing will range depending on materials chosen and type of construction of the element. Rough price estimation of about $5,000-15,000. 74 Pricing will range depending on materials chosen and type of construction of the element. Rough price estimation of about $5,000-15,000. 75 MILLERS LY NEIGHBORHOOD September 27, 2017 Alexa Naudziunas Assistant Planner, Community Development City of Oshkosh Dear Alexa, Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the draft version of the final streetscape plan for Millers Bay Neighborhood The description of the streetscape project as outlined in our June 2016 Great Neighborhood Project proposed a cohesive streetscape design plan for the three major boundary streets (Hazel Street, Murdock Avenue and Menominee Drive) and other streets within the neighborhood. The proposal further stated that the plan should address overhead utilities, decorative street lighting, signage, multi -modal transportation, landscaping and the lake vista. It noted that a well designed streetscape would produce a safe, sustainable and attractive streetscape that, when implemented, would boost property values, instill confidence in resident investment, promote bicycle, vehicular and pedestrian safety, enhance the lake vista, and increase the appeal of Millers Bay neighborhood and the entire northeast side of Oshkosh. We are pleased that the plan developed by SEH will address various outcomes noted above. We especially appreciate the gateway treatments, wall and paving designs, furniture, plantings, branding and way -finding recommendations and other mid-century elements this plan includes. Lastly, for future reference and consideration, we respectfully request the following items be included as addendums to the final streetscape conceptual plan: 1.) Either Concept #1 or #2 for the Murdock/Hazel intersection , whichever one maximizes speed reduction and pedestrian/bike/vehicular safety but still allows adequate space for the featured gateway treatment 2.) Conceptual plans for additional bump outs, wherever possible, on Murdock, east of Hazel and Menominee, east of Nevada, to reduce speed, increase pedestrian safety and provide opportunities for aesthetic enhancement. 3.) The proposed landscape designs for the Menominee Park entrances at Menominee/ Fairview and Menominee/Nevada. To summarize, the Millers Bay Neighborhood Association Board of Directors and Streetscape Leadership Team wishes to move forward. We thank the City for its support for the development of the conceptual streetscape plan for Millers Bay Neighborhood and are anxious to proceed with its implementation. Sincerely, Millers Bay Neighborhood Board of Directors and Streetscape Leadership Team CC: Andrew Dane, SEH 76 o CL 12 ao tmenominee Dr r. � Vf 't :.o OSHKOSH AREA MILLERS B NOTHSHORE AUShkosh COMMUNITY FOUNDATION NEIGHBORHOOD