PAYNE AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS Minnehaha Avenue to East 7Th Street
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Summary Report PAYNE AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS Minnehaha Avenue to East 7th Street Prepared by: Saint Paul Design Center June 2014 Table of Contents Executive Summary ...............................................................................3 Map of Project Area ...............................................................................4 Payne Avenue Workshop ......................................................................5 Key Community Strategies ....................................................................8 Key ...................................................................................................... 11 Commercial Area Recommendation ....................................................12 Commercial Area Alternatives .............................................................14 HRA Lot Recommendation ..................................................................16 Conceptual Parking Management Recommendation – Railroad Island Entertainment District ..................................................18 Technical Drawings ..............................................................................20 Next Steps ............................................................................................24 Appendix: Sample Shared Parking Program ........................................25 Payne Avenue Street Improvements 1 2 Payne Avenue Street Improvements Executive Summary Team The Railroad Island Task Force (Task Force) in coordination with the Saint Paul Design Center (SPDC) recommends improvements on Payne Linda Arnesen, Alex Bajwa, Cindy Berg, Avenue from Minnehaha Avenue to East 7th Street, with more detailed Joe Berg, Ellen Biales, Dan Bostrom, Mary improvements from Beaumont Street to East 7th Street. Taking place in Brauer, Amy Brendmoen, Sam Carlsen, Ed the first half of 2014, the project’s main priority is improving pedestrian Davis, Chelsea DeArmond, Tyler DeArmond, and vehicular access through new alignment strategies for Payne Anne DeJoy, Bill Dermody, Karin DuPaul, Avenue and adjoining cross streets. Secondary priorities are improving Jim Erchul, Brian Fewell, Amy Filice, Mike parking for businesses and addressing future development. The Task Grealish, Tim Griffin, Brad Griffith, Luis Force, businesses owners, community members, Ward 5 and Ward 6 Gutierrez, Tim Herman, Ken Iosso, Tracey Council Members and Staff, City of Saint Paul and Ramsey County Staff, Kinney, Paul Kurtz, Erin Laberee, Patty and SPDC participated in a one-and-a-half day workshop that addressed Lammers, Kathy Lantry, Steve Law, John minor to modest design interventions in the project area from Minnehaha Lenzi, Pat Lindgren, Patrick Lombardo, Avenue to East 7th Street. As an outcome of the workshop, three areas Don Lorr, Leslie McMurray, Jim Morelli, Kim were further investigated, specifically: O’Brien, Al Oertwig, Karen Palm, Juan Parker, Crystal Passi, Michael Pennig, Marjorie Pitz, • The commercial area between Beaumont Street and Tedesco Street Gregg Rosenberger, Suzanne Rosenberger, • The Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) parcel between Amy Sippl, Greg Sippl, Dave Thune, Troy Kenny Street and Woodward Street Trooien, Andy Twedt, Don Varney, John • The Railroad Island Entertainment District on south Payne Avenue Vaughn, Fred Yarusso The recommended strategies for these areas resulted from further conversations and feature the preferred street alignments of Payne Avenue and adjoining cross streets. The recommendations for Payne Avenue improve walkability, connections to Swede Hollow Park and overall quality of life. Recommendations are conveyed both conceptually and in technical drawings for submittal to the City of Saint Paul for future CIB funding consideration. Notes 1. This document provides technical details of proposed walkability enhancements to be made on Payne Avenue between Beaumont Street and East 7th Street. These proposals are based on community surveys; listening sessions; and a workshop process that involved community members and other stakeholders, including representatives from the organizations listed below. 2. Enhancements as shown in this document are subject to approval by appropriate governing bodies, including the City of Saint Paul. Payne Avenue Street Improvements 3 Map of Project Area This map shows the project area along Payne Avenue. The workshop investigated Payne Minnehaha Ave Avenue from Minnehaha Avenue to East 7th Street. As an outcome, the community strategies shown in pages 8 & 9 were compiled. In the course of the workshop process, it was found that there were previous street enhancements that improved Beaumont St walkability from Minnehaha Avenue to Beaumont Street. As a result, the project area was narrowed to focus on Payne Avenue from Beaumont Street to East 7th Street. Payne Ave East 7th St N 4 Payne Avenue Street Improvements Payne Avenue Workshop February 12-13, 2014 Location East District Police Community Room, 722 Payne Ave, Saint Paul MN Purpose of Meeting This workshop was held to explore options for streetscape improvements and development potential along Payne Avenue between Minnehaha Avenue and East 7th Street. Workshop Process The charrette consisted of two workshop sessions over two days to more fully engage the community and provide multiple opportunities for Evening walk participation. On the evening of Wednesday, February 12, a small group walked Payne Avenue to gather observations about the streetscape. This evening walk was held to understand the experience of Payne Avenue at night. After the walk participants shared their thoughts on the experience. One of the most widely shared observations was that lighting was inconsistent and frequently inadequate for pedestrians, resulting in feelings of insecurity. Lighting and security concerns were particularly seen on the east side of Payne Avenue, where it runs along Swede Hollow Park between North and Beaumont Streets. A notable exception was the storefront of La Palma, where large windows allow the light of the store to spill onto the sidewalk. Improved lighting combined with the activity at this location creates a greater feeling of security. Afternoon walk On Thursday, February 13, a larger group gathered at the community room to continue the discussion. After a discussion about the purpose and objectives of the workshop, the group walked the same part of Payne Avenue in the early afternoon. After returning from the walk, participants broke into three groups, each looking at Payne Avenue through a different lens: • What can we do to improve the street with minimal change, based on current trends and best practices? • How can we make the most of existing development opportunities with moderate investment and public-private partnerships? • What if we redesigned problem areas from the ground up? Report Out Workshop participants discuss their observations A representative from each table presented their work to the whole group, based on a synthesis of both sessions, focusing on the following: • 3 Gateways • 5 Development Parcels • Park Connections • Public Realm Improvements Payne Avenue Street Improvements 5 Key notes from each group: Group 1: Current Trends • Intersection of East 7th Street and Payne Avenue as a pilot project to create a gateway to the neighborhood and to establish neighborhood identity. • Acknowledge the railroad as a historic part of the area and showcase the parks. • In the short term add more surface parking where possible. Group 2: Modest Reinvestment and Infill • Historical interpretation elements at gateway on East 7th Street. • Redesign commercial triangle (Yarusso’s & La Palma block) and include shared parking. • Speed reduction for pedestrian crossings: make crossings safer but don’t impede vehicle traffic. • Protect the park and provide access. Group 3: Major Redevelopment • More urban at East 7th Street. • Increase density at key locations. • Enhance connection to downtown. • Draw people into the park at open space across from La Palma. • A tunnel to Swede Hollow from Yarusso’s. Example of workshop output • Improved crosswalks. Examples of workshop output 6 Payne Avenue Street Improvements Example of workshop output Payne Avenue Street Improvements 7 8 Payne Avenue & Railroad Island: Key Community Strategies MINNEHAHA AVE 1 11 10 BURR ST BURR ST BRADLEY ST BEDFORD ST EDGERTON BEAUMONT ST 5 9 2 PAYNE AVE 6 Payne Avenue Street Improvements Avenue Payne 9 3 11 TEDESCO ST 8 NORTH ST 11 14 10 BRUNSON ST BRUNSON HOPKINS ST Payne Avenue Street Improvements Avenue Payne BRUNSON ST BRUNSON KENNY RD 7 13 WOODWARD AVE 4 15 EAST 7TH ST 12 Based on the workshop, the community developed a set of key strategic 6. Enhance green space across Street Improvements Avenue Payne from La Palma enhancements they would like to implement on Payne Avenue. This map 7. Improve visual & physical access to Swede Hollow shows the placement of those enhancements along Payne Avenue. 8. Better utilization of Labor Plaza open space 9. Improve appearance of properties 1. Develop gas station site 10. Add more trash & recycling bins 2. Increase parking for La Palma 11. Add lighting improvements: more pedestrian lighting in a consistent style 3. Increase parking for Morelli’s 12. Create gateway at East 7th Street 4. Increase parking for Minnesota Music Cafe 13. Develop HRA parcel 5. Improve access/visibility of Swede Hollow entrance - City of Saint Paul 14. Remove medians - they are hard on delivery trucks and snow plows Parks Interpretive Signage Standard 15. Develop neighborhood identity/branding