fo Ae meh Urey zeae ees Table of Contents INTRODUCTION. PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE DOWNTOWN ALLEY STUDY. PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE DOWNTOWN SIGNAGE RECOMMENDATIONS LANDSCAPING RECOMMENDATIONS 2. ‘SUMMARY, DOWNTOWN PARKING STUDY. eee vw ald 2CITY OF TROY PARKING & ALLEYS STUDY The Giy of Tay equested that M6E Companias review the existing conditions and make recommendations for the enhancement of six municipal parking areas ‘downtown. These specific areas ae ') the ly employee fot across fom 1008. Market Srct; B) a proposed kt along the south side of Cena Steet (ust west ofS, Market Street and former site ofthe “ioy Ping Company) (0) an existing “L-shaped!” lot at Cherry and Franklin soe; } alotbehind the fomer J.C. Penney department store ‘and beween Walnut ane Mulberry sets, ) alotal the southeast comer of E. Main and Mubery streets; and F) the existing county andy lot at W. Water and Chery strets ts ourunderstandinghatthese parking areas should be clat-denifed and eaiy-recognized as ‘municipal lots, and should enhance eficiency, safety and atvaciveness. In adétion to reviewing the parking ereas mentioned above, ME also reviewed and has prepared conceptual racemmendations fr the physical improvement of three alleys accessing the downtown square. The alleys connect the square to Chery, Franiln and Walnut streets, ‘These alleyways cove as pedestian connections to on- slreet and off-street parking. Thoy provide functional sarvies to offices and businesses. NsE was provided with tax parcel maps, an aerial photograph of downtown Troy and enlarged drawings of ‘the specie parking bs, We abo recsivedacopy f Exhibit B from the zoning code, 2000 Downtown Development Pan, and previous parking assessment stucies by ‘Wolpert Consutans and Hatiand, Bartholomew and ‘Aseocitee This information has proven valuable in our _suay ofthe parking areas, fics seul It shouldbe noted tha the City has completed Phases 1 and 2 ofa downtown streetscape improvement projec. This work includes improvements tothe square, along Market Sveet to Water and Frarkin steets, and along Main Steet extending to Chery and Walnut streets. Phase wil continue improvements fran acltanal block inal drectons, Ne understand the desie ofthe City to maintain consistency with these recent streetscape improvements. Ourrecommenditions uilize elements of this established vocabulary to bettr theme the public parking and als, This report is organized in wrtten and graphic form to address our review of existing conditions and recommencations for improvement ofthe parking areas and alleys. The scope of our work is conceptual and is presented as a schematic design renresertaton only. The information is not intended as final design plans. Preliminary costs for these Improvements are provided. It shouldbe noted that these estimates do not include demotion operations or the relocation of utes. Suggestions fr signage and endecape treatment are also provided, Te locatingof existing above and below cade unites nt part o this report Page 1ue ey ee A NE: ASE Stabe yayCmdr ee Downtown Parking Study A City Employee Lot, 5. Market Strect This lot is located across from Ciyoffce, betwoon the ‘Wco Alora Musou and a nursing servioas bung It provides designatod parking for Cy employees and is ‘anoassible rom S, Market Soa. Thetis wide enough to provide for doubleoaded parking with a wide center aisle. Drainage appears to be along the surface to the center othe space, andoutto S. Market Street. Itappears ‘hal there are presently betwen 17-18 cars and tucks using th lot, Exact property its are unclear at tre east ‘endo the ot tis important thatthe lat be clear signed to indicate that parking is resicted to Cy employees only. (Our plan suggests a new entrance sig; lendscaping: presawation of an essing tree; new curbing; asphalt resurfacing; and line siping. There are exterior bung doors ate escape and air condone units that were Incorporated into the plan. We belive that tho ot wll accommodate between 1Sand 16 spaces effctively. This represents a nat loss of 2 spaces.Downtown Parking study B Proposed lot at W. Canal Street This proposed municipal parking et would be on the ste othe farmer Toy Printing Company and accessible fam Canal Steet ust west of S. Market Steet, tis near the Intersection of Canal and Chery streets. (Once the structures have been demolished, our plan cals for 27 parking uns, including 2 handicapped patking spaces. The plan makes use ofa deed overap to the west, whichis adjacent to a residence. Landscape soreering is proposed in eproprate areas This lot wouldincluse:coneret curbing; asphalt pavement and ine sping; storm drainage; andscapin; signage; and lgting. Our plan doos not recommend a speci light fit, but a ghting allowance is part ofthe cost ‘estimate, This parking area il require addtional illalong the easier boundary fo match the existing orade with the former service station, The cost summary includes ‘an amount for earthwork operations. “PagesDowntown Parking Study © Franklin Street & Cherry Street Lot ‘This existing "L-shaped parking area is accessible fram CChery and Frankin streets, We would suggest improved "public parking’ signage and landscaping at both points of access, The lt iin relatively good condtion and is highly used, We were requested to study an area just across an ‘existing allay and the immestite north ofthe le. There are currently two garage sutures on the sit and our recommendation Is that they be demolished for constuction ofadltional parking, “Thisnew lot would be accessible frm he alley between CChony and Pim sets. Our plan shows twonay access ‘tom Plum Steet. There is adequate rocm fora butero ‘the alley, double Joaded parking and separation from the rear entrances othe Wells Fargo afc. The area should comfortably allow for 22 parking spaces (including 1 handicapped stl), “This lot wouldincude concrete curbing: asphalt pavement and ln string storm drainage; landscaping; signage; and lighting. PagetDowntown Parking Study D ‘Walnut Street & Mulberry Street Lot This parking area is acnessed from both Walnut and uber streets andislocatedjust south of E Main See itis behind the former J.C. Penney department store and ‘he recently constructed Troy Poice Department bung. ‘Tho section of te lot included inthis stay has parking for 34 vices. (Our plan designates two-ay circulation into the south side ofthe lt, and only one-way trafic out to Walnut Street, out ofthe north side. Through circulation from Walnut o Mulbary streets is cscouraged due to police parking and operation, The suggest plan shons improved parknglatciction and efcianey with parking for 31 vehicles, Tis number includes 2 handicapped spaces. Other improvements recemmended are: asphalt Sealcoating; ine siping; curb demoition ard new concrete curbng; landscaping; and signage PagesDowntown Parking Study E Mulberry Street & E. Main Street We reviewed this existing parking area at the southeast comer of Mulberry and E. Main stretsin concert wth the City’ panto update te lt. While this smal ot provides close parking for acvties associated with the police station, it functions poorly and curently allows for ess than 12 spaces. During this stu we escovered thatthe exiting property | over to the east was intrested in negtiatin with the Ciy forthe sale ofthe propery This lions for expancing the criinal ms ofthe parking lot, with primary aooess Irom Mulbery Stoo, and secondary access now possible to the southem ale. ‘We suggest hat the ot resemble aL-shaps” wth parking for 31 vehicles. This total includes 1 space for handicapped parking. Consiructon ol this pan includes naw asphalt parking; line stripping; storm drainage; landscaping; signage and an allovance fr lighting. Paesete amie Maras ied EYS STUDY - parking Downtown Parking Study F Cherry Street & W. Water Street ‘Thisparking lot as upgradedin 2002. tis used for Miami County and Cty of Toy municpal parking. is primary acoess i rom Chery Street fo the west, wih access to W. Water Steet om an existing ally. The ls in close proximity to the downtown square and provides much needed parking. The lot curently has 85 parking spaoes, wih the county utilizing $0 desionated spaces during Festicted hours. After normal business hours, these spaces become avaiable fr ganeral parking, Out ofthe 25 spaces uized bythe Cy of Toy, sx are designed for handicapped parking Due tothe event improvements otis parking area, our recommendations are led, Our suggestion is ating landscaping the lotto propery screen the parking om Wiator and Cherry streets, In addtin, we understand that some downtoum patrons ‘may be contused by he signage foresticteddesignaed patking spaces. We recommend that new signage be ‘examined in orderto prevent contusion and provide users wit a clear understanding of County and City spaces [Now ligting shoud be provided for increased safety at ight Page?Cee ML Oh Meal eR eae he LOL?) Me LoL) Downtown Parking Improvements Preliminary Cost Estimate Parking study A patch existing holas ‘asphalt resurfacing, 1.5" thickness approximately 30 cubic yards of Type 1 aspal at S20CubC YAP nnn $2700 line siping (15 spaces) at $8. 60/space $1,298 Cut now concreteesphalt curbing apprenimately 140 ear fee at $18 Stinar fot $1,890 ‘andscaping lntalled) 1 shade tee, 3-35" caper at $500/each $800 106 low-growing shrubs (@galon containers) at $4/ach a ITO ‘0c yards of mulch at $3/eubc yard. vs $850 fabrication only. 31.586 PARKING A TOTAL eennseneennaneerennrnsnnnarennn $19,088" * Total doesnot include lighting o tty eocationDowntown Parking Improvements Preliminary Cost Estimate Parking study B New Asphalt approximately 10,000 square feet of new lot Includes 6° aggregata base, 1.5" thickness Type 1 aephal & 1.5" Type 2 asphalt nena $25,000 Ine stiping 27 spaces) at $82. 60159208 nnn i $2200 cub new coerate curbing ‘approximately 450 inear fetal $13.50inoar fot Sa $8,075 athwerk (allowance for hauling & spreacng extra fi) i $5,500 ‘Som Drainage approximately 120 near fest allowance for 2 catch basins at $1,000/each conerete-encased storm lne at §4inear foot $8,400 Landscaping (installed) 5 shade ees, 3-25" caliper at $SOW¢aC nnn sie sone $2500 “3 evergreen hedge shuts, 5°6' tal at $o0/each $3870 96 low-growing shrubs (@-gallon containers) at $4Sieech $420 25 cubic yards of mulch at $3Bleubic yard ae ead S815 ‘Signage Alowance {abviation OA rasan ririteibani : $1,586 Lighting Allowance ‘one fue & pole in canter oo, includes underground elec. = $5,000 tenets $68,908" PARKING B TOTAL * Total doesnot ncude demolton of existing bulings or utlity reocation Pagedleh elmlischs Br & ALLEYS STUDY - parking Downtown Parking Improvements Preliminary Cost Estimate Parking study © New Asp approximately 8,610 square fet of ne lt inudes 6 aggregate base, 1.5 thickness Type 1 asphalt &1.5"Type 2 asphalt line stiping (22 spaces) at $82.0/space cure ew concrete curbing approximately 40 near fet at $18.5inear foot ‘Storm Drainage approximately 152 near feet allowance for 1 catch basin at $1,000Veach conore-encased storm Ine at $44inear foot Landscaping installed) 8 shade lees, 3-35" calper at $S00/each, 48 evergreen hedge shrubs, 5 tal at $8O/¢aC nn 51 law-groning shrubs (3-gallen contanes) at $4S/oach, 25 cube yards of mulch at $8steubic yard ‘Slonage Allovance fabrication only. ‘one fate maunted to existing pole $21 525 $1817 $6,815 $7,688 $3,000 $4,050 vow $2,295, $875 $3,172 -- $3,000 PARKING € TOTAL renereereensneennnennninnnernannnnenmnnenenenen $SA/O8T* "Total des not include demotion of existing garage structures or uty relocation Page 10Cintomnou unr ia eer Downtown Parking Improvements Preliminary Cost Estimate Parking Study D Asphalt removal repair 8 sealoating lowance. . $5060 line siping (81 spaces) a $82.60199808 vnnnnsnnnnninnnninnnnsnnennnninennen $2560 out Temoval of 20 tnearfeto existing concrete curbing at $7 S/INear 0t ssnsnnnnsnan $1500 106 near fet of new concrete curbing at $13.inear fot. i 81488 | Landcaping instal) S shade trees, 3-25" calipr at $s00/ech, is sinc, SOMO) 200 low-erowing shrubs (2gallon containers) at $Sieach $9,000 18 cubic yards of mulch at $35.6 Yd pias ies AES ‘Stage Alowanoe AIEMNON nf cin ita dat dott $1,586 PARKING D TOTAL wn a en FI * Total does ntinlude uty relocation; parking lot has exiting ighting Pago itCITY OF TROY PARKING & ALLEYS STUDY - parking Downtown Parking Improvements Preliminary Cost Estimate Parking study E ‘New Asphalt approximately 8,890 square feet of new ot Includes 6" aggregate base, 1.5" thickness Type 1 asphalt &1.5"Type 2 asphalt ens $24 STE line stiping (1 spaces) at $62.61epace. $2,560 cut ew concrete curbing - optional approximately 4 ineas fet at $19.Sinear foot uncai $6,999 Storm Drainage approximately 220 near fect ‘alewance fr 2 catch basin at $1,000/0ach concrete-encased stom ne at $44inea foot sitet HOO, ‘Landscaping (stalled) 9 shade res, 9-35 caliper at $500€8¢h nnsmensnnn siiitcutecnuit Sat (5 evergreen hedge shrubs, $6 tllat$20/ach 3 10,800 “17 lawegroning shrubs (@galon containers) at $4Sleach nen SBE 55 cub yards of muich at $35cubi yard. Pea crn $1825 ‘Signage Allowance febieatn only eee e $1,566 ‘Uighting Allowance ‘decorative fixtures & poles, incuting underground elect. $15,000 nnn $84,580" PARKING B TOTAL ree * Total doesnot neue demolition of existing structure or uly relocation Page 2Cot Ae aL) Aman eR Pale che RL Lok Mel sasUAdll) Downtown Parking Improvements Preliminary Cost Estimate Parking Study F ‘Landscaping (nstaled) 5 shade trees, 3°35" clper at $500/each, on $2.00 7 evergreen hedge srs, 56 tal et $020... ease oe 8.090 207 ow-groning sebe (gallon containers) i SASeech $9318 27 cube yar of mulch t SECU YAU nnn $945 Ssonage Alowarce ferication ony 2 puble parking’ & 4 “esarved parking On nsnsnnnsnnnncnnannanenennsernen $I ‘iting Allowance S decorative ies & poles, ncung undoxgourd eet a nnnnnannninnanneennnnn $0000 PARKING F TOTAL, on sncennrntnnns $5BA8O" * Toa doesnot include utity relocation; ting is optional Page 13CITY OF TROY PARKING & ALLEYS STUDY - alleys Downtown Alley Study HE Companies reviawed the condo of three existing ‘downtown alloys and has preparedrecommendation for possible improvements “These ays are located onthe public square and provide aooess to Chey, Franklin and Walnut tees, n general the alles ar usod to service various businesses, They provide a vital connection for pedesians frequenting the Aowntawn, These alleys share common problems of poor drainage, deteriorating pavement, appearance and identity, Page 14eho aL Oh Maa nek eae eh eID Old Mem slid Cherry Street Alloy Based on our observations this ally receives the most pedestian use. The aly is located between the Troy Sports Center and a new bakery, and provides 2 convenient conoction tthe square fromthe Chery ard Frank stees parking lt Overall hisalleyisinreately good condition ‘Wiater fom downspout dais collects ata low spot near tho center ofthe alloy, where the asphalt pavement is begining to crack and deteriorate. There isan existing ‘overhead secur ight mounted to a building. Waste colecton and delvry services must be provided oc The existing plastic waste dumpers ol aogether obtrusive however, it coud be relocated away from view Wie also assessed the insurance busines andresidence ‘on Cheny Sirol. These structures are adjacent fo and Immediately south of the alley. The Ciy suggested purchasing and removing these structures to alom for adonal parking, The insurance agoncy appears tobe ‘viable business andhas architectural mer, asitsenves sa suitable anchor to the aly al Cherry Steet. The residence, a clapboard house, appears to need some remade work. We recommend that these structures not be demolished since they wil not offer a substantial ‘number of parking spaces (10-12 spaces or fewer). A parking lot hare would be dificult to acoess trom Chery ‘ret due to the numberof curb cuts across the steet. ‘Spaces ited andthe ll would naedtobe deae-ended hile providing landscaped separation othe alley There would bea loss of $ on-street parking spaces. (Our recommendations ar forte functional and aesthetic improvement of he alley, We suggest that storm water drainage be collected along tho center ofthe abey by insaling pipe and inlets. This pipe could extend out to Chery Sveet whore itcoutd be connected the existing | storm sewer of cub and gute. Some asphalt pavement resurfacing is required to eliminate ow spots and provide positive surface drainage. Downspouts could be ‘onnectod otis storm fine or be allowed to suriace dain toa nearby inl, ‘We propose thatthe squae's concrete paver theme be arid though the aly. The tom piping ana inlets ‘ould be locaed under and win afourfoct wide paver band extending from the square to Cheny Set ‘The ientication ofthis alley coud be improved by inroducing metal archays at both ends hat encourage pedestian use, These gateway arches can be mounted to a building or on decorative metal poles and may Incorporate informational or directional signage. Decorative ligt fidures may be mounted onthe building along the noth side ofthe alle. Al ights should match the style of hts the Cly has recently nsaled Pages