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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances - 2010-09 - Amending EWMC adding Chapter 12.5 through 12.60 adopting comprehensive street standards; and Chapter 16.20 through 16.24, 17.72 - 7/13/2010Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit A Page 1 Exhibit A Section 1 - From December 16, 2009 Planning Commission Public Hearing Findings of fact 1. The City of East Wenatchee (“City”) is a municipal corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Washington, and particularly those set forth at RCW Title 35A. 2. RCW 36.70A.390 and RCW 35A.63.220 permit jurisdictions to adopt development regulations. 3. The City and Douglas County approved an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) regarding Annexation Delivery of Services and Revenue Sharing in June of 2001. The Interlocal Agreement was filed of record with the Douglas County Auditor on July 17, 2001, Auditor File No. 3040321. Section 5.4 of the ILA provides for the joint review and adoption of consistent development regulations within the East Wenatchee Urban Area. 4. The City Council and took action on June 27, 2006 to approve Ordinance No. 2006-13 adopting the Douglas County Road Standards on an interim basis. On July 28, 2009, following a public hearing, the Council adopted Ordinance 09-08 to extend the interim street regulations to December 27, 2009. 5. Before adoption of the Interim Street Design Standards, the City had not adopted standards for the design and construction of private streets. The proposed standards will codify standards for private streets. 6. The City adopted a comprehensive plan in accordance with the Growth Management Act (GMA), RCW Chapter 36.70A, which is a generalized, coordinated land use policy statement of the City. The City hereby finds that this development regulation amendment is consistent with the spirit and intent of the GMA. 7. The Greater East Wenatchee Comprehensive Plan (March 28, 2006), reflects the community’s preferred future and contains goals and policies recognizing the need for safe and adequate streets. The goals and policies stress providing a balanced transportation system that meets the needs of the community by accommodating the movement of people, goods, and services and insuring that adequate and safe access is provided to property via a system of public and private streets through the creation of standards to regulate the development of streets. 8. The purpose of street standards is to protect the health, safety, property and welfare of the citizens of the City by establishing standards for the design and construction of public and private streets. 9. An Environmental Checklist was prepared on September 28, 2009. A threshold determination and environmental review pursuant to RCW 43.21C the State Environmental Policy Act was completed and a Determination of Non-significance (DNS) was issued on September 28, 2009. The comment period deadline for the DNS ended on October 12, 2009. Copies of the proposed amendments, the environmental checklist, and DNS were sent to commenting agencies requesting their review and comment on the proposed project. No comments were received indicating that the proposal would have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit A Page 2 10. Public testimony was taken at the hearing. Conclusions 1. It is the determination of the responsible lead agency that no more than a moderate effect on the environment is a reasonable probability as a result of the proposed action. The proper exercise of the threshold determination process as required by WAC 197-11 is than an environmental impact statement is not required to be prepared for this project. 2. The adoption of the proposed street standards is consistent with the Interlocal Agreement Regarding Annexation Delivery of Services and Revenue Sharing. 3. The proposed text amendment is consistent with and implements the goals and policies in the comprehensive plan. 4. Proper legal requirements of RCW 36.70A.106 and Title 19 EWMC were met and the community was given the opportunity to comment on the proposal at duly noticed public workshops and a public hearing. 5. Approval of the proposal will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and general welfare. Section 2 - From June 1, 2010 Planning Commission Public Hearing on Remand Findings of fact 1. The City of East Wenatchee (“City”) is a municipal corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Washington, and particularly those set forth at RCW Title 35A. 2. RCW 36.70A.390 and RCW 35A.63.220 permit jurisdictions to adopt development regulations. 3. The East Wenatchee Planning Commission held a public hearing on November 30, 2009 for consideration of the proposed street standards. Public testimony was provided at the hearing. The hearing was continued to December 16, 2009 for a decision. Final decision at the December 16, 2009 hearing resulted in a recommendation of approval from the planning commission. 4. The City Council discussed the proposed text amendments and took action to remand the proposed Comprehensive Street Standards back to the planning commission on May 11, 2010 for additional clarification of sections 12.53.010(B)(4) relating to driveway spacing from intersections and 12.53.010(C)(2) relating to driveway width. 5. The Greater East Wenatchee Comprehensive Plan (March 28, 2006), reflects the community’s preferred future and contains goals and policies recognizing the need for safe and adequate streets. The goals and policies stress providing a balanced transportation system that meets the needs of the community by insuring that adequate and safe access is provided to property. Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit A Page 3 6. The purpose of street standards is to protect the health, safety, property and welfare of the citizens of the City by establishing standards for the design and construction of public and private streets. 7. An Environmental Checklist was prepared on September 28, 2009. A threshold determination and environmental review pursuant to RCW 43.21C the State Environmental Policy Act was completed and a Determination of Non-significance (DNS) was issued on September 28, 2009. No comments were received indicating that the proposal would have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. The DNS remains timely for the proposed amendment. 8. The original findings and conclusions supporting the planning commission recommendation remain timely and in effect. 9. Public testimony was taken at the hearing. The main concerns expressed were: Rules too stringent and expensive for the homeowner. Conclusions 1. It is the determination of the responsible lead agency that no more than a moderate effect on the environment is a reasonable probability as a result of the proposed action. The proper exercise of the threshold determination process as required by WAC 197-11 is that an environmental impact statement is not required to be prepared for this proposal. 2. The adoption of the proposed street standards is consistent with the Interlocal Agreement Regarding Annexation Delivery of Services and Revenue Sharing. 3. The proposed amendment to the text is consistent with and implements the goals and policies in the comprehensive plan. 4. Proper legal requirements of RCW 36.70A.106 and Title 19 EWMC were met and the community was given the opportunity to comment on the proposal at a duly noticed public hearing. 5. Approval of the proposal will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and general welfare. Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 1 of 81 Exhibit B East Wenatchee Municipal Code Chapters 12.50 – 12.60 Comprehensive Street Standards TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SUPPLEMENTARY DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................. 3 PART 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................ 7 12.50.010 Purpose ............................................................................................................... 7 12.50.020 Scope and Applicability ........................................................................................ 7 12.50.030 Amendments ........................................................................................................ 7 12.50.040 Definitions and Terms .......................................................................................... 7 12.50.050 Exemptions .......................................................................................................... 7 12.50.060 Interpretation, Enforcement and Appeals ............................................................ 9 12.50.070 Relationship to Other City Standards and Requirements .................................... 9 12.50.080 Reference Design Specifications ......................................................................... 9 12.50.090 Project Acceptance .............................................................................................. 10 12.50.100 Alternatives .......................................................................................................... 11 12.50.110 Performance Assurance ..................................................................................... 12 12.50.120 Violations and Penalties ...................................................................................... 13 12.50.130 Severability .......................................................................................................... 13 12.50.140 Fees .................................................................................................................... 13 12.50.150 Transportation System and Frontage Improvements ......................................... 13 12.50.160 Withdrawal of Approval/Acceptance ................................................................... 16 12.50.170 Site Maintenance ................................................................................................ 16 12.50.180 Correspondence ................................................................................................. 16 PART 2 – CITY STREET CLASSIFICATION ............................................................................................ 16 12.51.010 Classification of Streets ...................................................................................... 16 12.51.020 Classification Definitions ..................................................................................... 16 PART 3 – DESIGN CRITERIA FOR STREETS ........................................................................................ 19 12.52.010 Scope .................................................................................................................. 19 12.52.020 General Requirements ........................................................................................ 19 12.52.030 General Design Principles for New Streets ........................................................ 20 12.52.040 Design Requirements – New and Reconstructed Streets .................................. 27 12.52.050 Storm Water Management .................................................................................. 32 12.52.060 New Utilities ........................................................................................................ 33 12.52.070 Connections to Existing Utilities .......................................................................... 35 PART 4 – DRIVEWAYS, ACCESS EASEMENTS, PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES, WALKS AND TRAILS ..................................................................................................... 35 12.53.010 Driveways and Access Easements ..................................................................... 35 12.53.020 Pedestrian Facilities (Urban Areas) .................................................................... 39 12.53.030 Walkways, Bikeways and Trails .......................................................................... 39 12.53.040 School Access ..................................................................................................... 39 12.53.050 Alleys ................................................................................................................... 39 Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 2 of 81 PART 5 – BRIDGES AND DRAINAGE STRUCTURES ........................................................................... 39 12.54.010 Design Standards ............................................................................................... 39 12.54.020 Inspections .......................................................................................................... 41 12.54.030 As-Built Plans ...................................................................................................... 41 12.54.040 Existing Bridges and Drainage Structures .......................................................... 41 PART 6 – CONSTRUCTION PLANS ........................................................................................................ 42 12.55.010 General Requirements ........................................................................................ 42 12.55.020 Certification ......................................................................................................... 42 12.55.030 When Plans Are Not Required ............................................................................ 43 12.55.040 Submittal Procedure ........................................................................................... 43 12.55.050 Plan Elements ..................................................................................................... 44 12.55.060 General Standards for Subdivision Final Construction Plans ............................. 50 PART 7 – CONSTRUCTION CONTROL AND INSPECTION .................................................................. 51 12.56.010 Basis for Control of the Work .............................................................................. 51 12.56.020 Hours of Work ..................................................................................................... 51 12.56.030 Subdivision, Commercial and Right-of-Way Development Inspection ............... 52 12.56.040 Certification of Inspections and Testing .............................................................. 52 12.56.050 Inspection and Notification Requirements .......................................................... 52 12.56.060 Materials Sampling and Testing .......................................................................... 53 12.56.070 Traffic Control ...................................................................................................... 53 12.56.080 City Forces and City Contract Street Inspection ................................................. 55 12.56.090 Utilities ................................................................................................................. 55 12.56.100 Posting of Site ..................................................................................................... 55 12.56.110 Final Acceptance ................................................................................................ 55 PART 8 – ROADSIDE FEATURES ........................................................................................................... 55 12.57.010 Retaining Walls ................................................................................................... 55 12.57.020 Side Slopes ......................................................................................................... 56 12.57.030 Mail Boxes ........................................................................................................... 56 12.57.040 Survey Monuments ............................................................................................. 57 12.57.050 Barricades ........................................................................................................... 57 12.57.060 Bollards ............................................................................................................... 58 12.57.070 Guard Rail ........................................................................................................... 58 12.57.080 Roadside Obstacles ............................................................................................ 59 12.57.090 Medians ............................................................................................................... 59 12.57.100 Street Illumination ............................................................................................... 59 12.57.110 Landscaping ........................................................................................................ 60 12.57.120 Street Permanent Signing and Pavement Markings ........................................... 60 PART 9 –UNOPENED CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY .......................................................................................... 61 12.58.010 General ............................................................................................................... 61 12.58.020 Permits Required ................................................................................................ 61 PART 9 –TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS .................................................................................................. 62 12.59.010 Purpose ............................................................................................................... 62 12.59.020 Applicability ......................................................................................................... 62 12.59.030 Organization and content .................................................................................... 63 Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 3 of 81 PART 11 –FIGURES ................................................................................................................................. 65 12.60.010 List of Figures ...................................................................................................... 65 Figure 3-7a Urban Local Access Street Section, AADT Under 200 66 Figure 3-7b Urban Local Access Street Section, AADT 200 and Over 67 Figure 3-8 Urban Collector & Arterial Street Section 68 Figure 3-9 Cul-de-Sac Details 69 Figure 3-10 Underground Utility Locations – Curbed Street 70 Figure 3-11 Underground Utility Locations – Shouldered Street 71 Figure 3-12 Pavement Repair Section 72 Figure 4-1 Driveways and Access Easements 73 Figure 4-2 Access Easement Turnarounds 74 Figure 4-3 Access Easement 75 Figure 8-1 Survey Monument in Street 76 Figure 8-2 Survey Monument 2 77 Figure 8-3 Survey Monument 3 78 Figure DCPUD A-01 Light Standard Detail 79 Figure DCPUD A-02 Lighting System Service Entrance Disconnect 80 East Wenatchee Street Standards – Supplementary Definitions Supplementary Definitions and modifications to be added to definitions in the East Wenatchee Municipal Code: AASHTO – The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Access point – That location on a public street where a driveway or private street connects. ACP – Asphalt Concrete Pavement as per WSDOT Standard Specifications. ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended. BST – Bituminous Surface Treatment CF – Cubic feet Channelization – The separation or regulation of conflicting traffic movements into definite paths of travel by the use of pavement markings, raised islands or other suitable means to facilitate the safe and orderly movements of both vehicles and pedestrians. Clear Zone – The total roadside border area, starting at the edge of the traveled way, available for safe use by errant vehicles. The area may consist of a shoulder, a recoverable slope, a non-recoverable slope, and/or a clear run-out area. The desired width is dependent upon the traffic volumes, speeds, and roadside geometry. Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 4 of 81 Consultant – A person, partnership or corporation duly registered to practice professional engineering according to Washington State statutes, who is hired by the landowner or developer and is empowered to act as his agent. Control Zone - That roadside area defined by the “Control Zone Distance Table”, found in Appendix 5 of the WSDOT Utilities Manual, within the street right-of-way in which placement of above-ground utility objects is controlled. City Street – A right-of-way over which the public has a legal right of passage, and over which an automobile can be driven, and is not designated as a state highway, and is outside the boundaries of a city or town. Furthermore, the City shall have responsibility and authority over only such City streets that have been incorporated into the City street system via statutory authority, i.e., RCW 36.75.070, RCW 36.75.080, RCW 36.75.090, RCW 36.81, RCW 36.88, RCW 58.17 and RCW 36.89 CSTC – Crushed Surfacing Top Course as per WSDOT Standard Specifications. CY – Cubic Yard Design Speed – A speed determined for design and correlation of the physical features of a highway that influence vehicle operation: the maximum safe speed maintainable over a specified section of street when conditions permit design features to govern. DHV – Design Hour Volume. Hourly traffic volume used for street design and capacity analysis, usually one or more peak hours during a 24 hour period. The DHV is typically the 30th highest hourly volume of the future year chosen for design. Driveway– A private access way connected to a public street serving a single residential or commercial unit. Driveway, Joint Usage – A private access way connecting to a public street serving two adjacent residential or commercial units at a single point. Edge of Traveled Way – The face of curb for streets that are, or will be constructed to urban standards and the edge of pavement (not including shoulders) for streets that are, or will be constructed in areas without sidewalks. Emergency Vehicle Access– An improved easement providing access to structures for fire apparatus and other emergency vehicles as provided for in Section 503.1 of the International Fire Code as adopted by East Wenatchee and meeting the requirements of a fire apparatus access street as per EWMC 15.16.010. Encroachment – Occupancy of City right-of-way by non-street structures or other objects of any kind. Geologist – A practicing geologist licensed as a professional geologist pursuant to Chapter 18.22 RCW. Geometrics – The arrangement of the visible elements of a street such as alignment, grade, sight distance, widths and slopes. Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 5 of 81 HMA – Hot Mix Asphalt as per WSDOT Standard Specifications. Level of service – A measure of traffic congestion along a street or at an intersection. Within East Wenatchee this is done with a two-part process – a ‘condition’ LOS and an ‘operational’ LOS. See “East Wenatchee Transportation Element” for details. MPH – Mile Per Hour MUTCD – The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Operating Speed – Used for determination of sight distance. Operating speed should be equal to the P85 speed for existing facilities and be equal to the design speed for new facilities. Passing Sight Distance – The minimum sight distance required for the driver of one vehicle to pass another safely and comfortably. Pavement Width – The distance measured from face of curb to face of curb for curbed sections of street or the distance measured from outside edge of shoulder to outside edge of shoulder for shouldered sections of street. PC – Point of Curvature PCC – Portland Cement Concrete as per WSDOT Standard Specifications, or Point of Compound Curvature on alignment plans. P85 Speed or 85th Percentile Speed – Based on speed studies, P85 speed is that maximum speed at which 85% of the drivers will choose to drive and feel comfortable based on the prevailing weather and traffic conditions for a particular section of street. PI – Point of Intersection Primitive Street – An opened, City-maintained right-of-way that meets the requirements of RCW 36.86.070. A primitive street has gravel or earth driving surface and has an average daily traffic of 100 or fewer vehicles. A primitive street must be established by the City legislative authority. Private Street – A street, though approved by the City, is not a City street. PT – Point of Tangency Street, City – See “City Street” Roadside Hazard – A side slope, an object, water, or a drainage device adjacent to a street or street which, if impacted, would apply unacceptable impact forces on the vehicle occupants or place the occupants in a hazardous position. It may be either natural or man made. Segmental Retaining Walls (Modular retaining walls) - Gravity retaining walls that rely primarily on their mass (weight) for stability. The system consists of concrete masonry units which are placed without the use of mortar (dry stacked), and which rely on a combination of mechanical interlock and mass to prevent overturning and sliding. The units may also be used in combination with Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 6 of 81 horizontal layers of soil reinforcement which extend into the backfill to increase the effective width and weight of the gravity mass. Shoulder – That portion of the street contiguous with the traveled way for accommodating stopped vehicles, for emergency use, and for lateral support of base and surface courses. Superelevation – A curve that has a banked slope. Tangent – A straight line that touches a curve. Traveled Way – That portion of the street intended for the movement of vehicles, exclusive of shoulders. Trip – A one-directional movement that begins at the origin and ends at the destination. For example, a trip movement from a residence to a work place is a trip from home to work. Trip Distribution – The process by which the movement of trips between zones is estimated. The data for each distribution may be measured or estimated by a growth factor process or by a synthetic model. Unopened Right-of-Way – A City right-of-way that exists by dedication or deed, but for which no vehicular street has been constructed by the City or other parties. WSDOT – Washington State Department of Transportation. Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 7 of 81 Part 1 – General Information 12.50.010 Purpose A. These minimum standards for development provide requirements for street and bridge design, construction and reconstruction. In establishing the minimum standards for development, the City Engineer has sought to encourage standardization and Internationality of street design elements. Considerations include safety, convenience, aesthetics, proper drainage, and maintenance. B. The City’s permitting; certification or licensing activities require the adoption of Standards to guide individuals and entities in the administrative process of procuring the necessary City approvals. The City must also have flexibility to carry out its general duty to provide streets, streets and highways for the diverse and changing needs of the traveling public. Accordingly, these Standards are not intended to represent the legal standard by which the City’s duty to the traveling public is to be measured. C. The decision to use a particular street design element at a particular location should be made on the basis of an engineering analysis of the location. Thus, while this document provides minimum requirements for design, it is not a substitute for professional engineering judgment. It is the intent that the provisions of these Standards be International requirements for street and bridge design, but may not be appropriate for all locations and existing situations. D. These Standards cannot provide for all situations. It is intended to assist, but not substitute for, competent work by design professionals. It is expected that each professional bring to each project the best of their skills and abilities. These Standards are also not intended to unreasonably limit any innovative or creative effort which could result in the more effective and appropriate combination of design, cost savings, or both. Any proposed departure from these Standards will be judged on the likelihood that such a departure or variance will produce a compensating or comparable result, adequate in every way, for the street user and City resident. 12.50.020 Scope and Applicability A. Except as exempted in EWMC 12.50.050, all requirements contained in these Standards, together with any and all amendments thereto, shall apply to all street, bridge, and other new construction and reconstruction of City and private streets in the City of East Wenatchee or as may be required as a condition of development approval processed in accordance with Chapters 15, 16, and 17 EWMC within East Wenatchee, and as far as practicable and feasible to the reconstruction of existing City and private streets in East Wenatchee. These Standards shall also apply to all public and private accesses, and driveways connecting to public streets; usage of unopened City rights-of- way; location and installation of new utilities; and pedestrian, bicycle and equestrian facilities. In cases of any ambiguity or dispute over interpretation or application of the provisions of these Standards, the decision of the City Engineer shall be final subjective to administrative appeal as set forth in Chapter 19.06 EWMC B. These Standards apply to modifications of street features of existing facilities which are within the scope of reconstruction or capital improvement projects when so Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 8 of 81 required by the City or to the extent they are expressly referred to in project plans and specifications. C. These Standards are applied as follows: 1. Mandatory standards are those considered most essential to the achievement of overall design objectives. Mandatory standards use the word “shall”. 2. Advisory standards allow some flexibility in application to accommodate design constraints or to be compatible with local conditions. Advisory standards use the word “should”. 3. All standards other than the mandatory and advisory, indicated with the word “may”, are permissive with no requirement intended. D. If these Standards are silent regarding a specific issue regarding the planning, design or construction of a street or bridge then the AASHTO Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, WSDOT Standard Plans and Specifications, WSDOT Construction Manual, and the WSDOT City and City Design Standards as contained within the WSDOT Local Agency Guidelines shall provide guidance as to the requirements subject to approval by the City Engineer. E. For the purpose of these Standards, the defined “Administrator” shall be the City Engineer. 12.50.030 Amendments A. These Standards may be amended from time to time in accordance with Chapter 19.08 EWMC, as amended. B. All requests for amendments or revisions to these Standards from other City departments, other agencies or other outside parties shall be provided to the City Engineer for evaluation. Such requests shall be in writing and shall provide such supporting information as may be required by the City Engineer. 12.50.040 Definitions and Terms Unless otherwise defined or redefined within these Standards, all definitions and terms used in these standards are contained in Chapters 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19 EWMC. 12.50.050 Exemptions These Standards shall not govern the following: A. Street and associated work done on streets which are under the authority, ownership or responsibility of other governmental agencies. In such cases, the standards of the other governmental agency shall apply. B. Street maintenance work within City street rights-of-way performed by City forces or by contract. C. Street maintenance work on private streets that does not affect the prior approved geometrics or adversely affect the safe passage of vehicles on the private street. Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 9 of 81 D. Temporary street repairs made on an emergency basis. E. Resurfacing and restoration (“2-R”) projects. F. New street construction or reconstruction within the City in accordance with an interlocal agreement stipulating different streets standards for a specific project. 12.50.060 Interpretation, Enforcement and Appeals A. Interpretation and enforcement of these Standards shall be the responsibility of the City Engineer or designated representative. B. Failure to comply with these Standards will be cause for withholding or withdrawing acceptance of plans or drawings, withholding of bond, final inspection approval or occupancy certificates and/or other penalties as provided for in Chapters 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19 EWMC. For the purposes of this chapter, the “director” shall mean the City Engineer/Street Superintendent or designated representative. C. All appeals of any decision by the City Engineer in his/her administration, interpretation or enforcement of these Standards shall be in writing and within 14 days of the decision. The written appeal, including the recommendations and analyses of the City Engineer, shall be made to the East Wenatchee Hearing Examiner in accordance with EWMC 2.42 and Title 19 EWMC. 12.50.070 Relationship to Other City Standards and Requirements Other East Wenatchee plans, standards and requirements for which these Standards are intended to be consistent with are: A. East Wenatchee Municipal Code, as amended, particularly Titles 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, and 19. B. Greater East Wenatchee Area Comprehensive Plan, current edition. C. East Wenatchee Non-Motorized Transportation Plan, when adopted. 12.50.080 Reference Design Specifications Except where these Standards provide otherwise, design detail, construction materials and workmanship shall be in accordance with the following publications: A. WSDOT Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction, current edition, henceforth referenced as the “WSDOT Standard Specifications” along with the WSDOT Design Manual, current edition B. WSDOT Standard Plans for Road and Bridge Construction, current edition, henceforth referenced as the “WSDOT Standard Plans” C. WSDOT Local Agency Guidelines, current edition, including the City and County Design Standards for the Construction of Urban and Rural Arterials and Collectors D. AASHTO “A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets”, current edition, also known as the “Green Book E. AASHTO “Guidelines for Geometric Design of Very Low-Volume Local Roads (ADT<= 400), current edition Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 10 of 81 F. USDOT “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices”, current edition as adopted, including amendments, by the Washington State Department of Transportation, henceforth referenced as the “MUTCD” G. ITE Trip Generation Manual, current edition H. HEC22, Urban Drainage Design Manual I. ADA guidelines for Public Right of Ways J. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Technical Release 55, “Urban Hydrology for Small Watersheds” K. Washington State Department of Ecology, “Stormwater Management Manual for Eastern Washington, DOE Publication # 04-10-076, current edition L. WSDOT Construction Manual, current edition M. WSDOT Bridge Design Manual, current edition N. WSDOT Hydraulics Manual, current edition O. WSDOT Materials Manual, current edition P. WSDOT Roadside Manual, current edition Q. WSDOT Utilities Manual, current edition R. WSDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual, current edition S. WSDOT Highway Runoff Manual, current edition T. WSDOT Pedestrian Facilities Guidebook, current edition U. Department of Ecology, Criteria For Sewage Work Design, Pub # 98-37 WQ, current edition 12.50.090 Project Acceptance A. The City Engineer shall rely upon the certification and approval of the street and drainage plans and calculations by the applicant’s engineer for approval of the project. The City Engineer’s acceptance of the plans shall not relieve the applicant or the applicant’s Engineer from any liability related to portions of the design that are not in conformance with these Standards nor do not follow good engineering practice. B. Upon receipt of the project plans and calculations, the City Engineer will review the work of the applicant’s Engineer for accuracy and completeness. The plans and calculations will either be accepted by the City or returned for revisions. All revisions are subject to hourly review fees as set forth in the current fee schedule. Project acceptance occurs when the City Engineer signs the plans and review fees are paid. C. The acceptance of plans shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of approval by the City Engineer. Construction in accordance with the approved plans must be completed within this period. If not completed within this period, the plans shall be resubmitted to the City Engineer for review and any revisions or modifications necessary to meet the Standards in effect at the time of re-submittal shall be made. Re- Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 11 of 81 submittal fees equal to new application fees shall be paid before the plans can be reviewed and approved by the City. D. A Traffic Impact Analysis shall only be valid for a period of five years from the date of approval of the development. If the project is not completed within this time period, the Traffic Impact Analysis shall be updated and resubmitted to the City Engineer for review and concurrence prior to project acceptance. Re-submittal fees equal to new application fees shall be paid before the updated analysis is reviewed and approved by the City. E. Requests for modifications made during the construction of a project that are not in conflict with the preliminary plat approval conditions shall be approved by the City Engineer and City Fire Marshal, when applicable, prior to any changes being made in the field. F. Depending upon the nature of the modifications and in all cases where there is a conflict with the preliminary plat approval conditions, approval of the Hearing Body for the specific type of permit will also be required as provided for in Title 19 of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code. 12.50.100 Alternatives A. These Standards represent reasonable approaches based on past experience in East Wenatchee and other jurisdictions. These Standards indicate the appropriate practice under most conditions. B. Engineering design is an endeavor that examines alternative solutions to real world situations and accordingly, these Standards are not provided to hamper the introduction of new ideas. It is fully expected that creative engineering will continue to take place. Situations will present themselves where alternatives may be preferred to allow conformance with existing conditions, to overcome adverse topography or to allow for more affordable solutions without adversely affecting safety, maintainability or aesthetics. These Standards are intended to provide predictability yet still allow for the flexibility necessary for innovation. C. Alternatives to these Standards shall be proposed at the pre-application meeting and evaluated and accepted prior to the application submittal. D. The alternative request shall be in writing, submitted to the City Engineer, and address the following points: 1. Specifically outline the reason for the alternative request. 2. Specify the chapter and section for which the alternative is requested. 3. Provide supporting evidence demonstrating that an alternative from these Standards is based on sound engineering judgment that the requirements for safety, function, appearance, fire protection and maintainability are fully met and complies with the East Wenatchee Comprehensive Plan and appropriate sub-area plan if applicable. 4. The above information shall be used by the City Engineer in evaluating requests for the use of alternatives to these Standards. Alternative requests that Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 12 of 81 conflict with the International Fire Code as adopted by East Wenatchee shall also require written concurrence from the Douglas County Fire District #2 Fire Marshal. 5. Specify how the alternative proposal is equivalent to what would be achieved if the Standards were followed. 12.50.110 Performance Assurance A. Construction Performance 1. In lieu of the completion of any required improvements prior to approval of a final plat, short plat, or other land-use action the City Engineer may accept a performance guarantee in an amount and with satisfactory surety and conditions providing for and securing to East Wenatchee the actual design, construction and installation of such improvements within a period specified by the City Engineer. The City Engineer will enforce the guarantee through appropriate legal and equitable remedies. If a surety bond is provided, the amount of the bond shall not be less than 125%of the estimated design and construction cost as reviewed and concurred in by the City Engineer. See EWMC 16.24.180 – 16.24.210 for specific instructions. 2. The amount of the performance guarantee may be reduced during construction, as determined by the City Engineer and based upon the amount of progress payments. At no time will the performance guarantee amount be reduced to less than 30% of the original amount or $5,000.00, whichever is greater. 3. Once a performance assurance is approved by the City, building permits or any additional permits required by the City may be issued prior to completion and approval of all street, drainage and utility construction. Building permits will only be issued if the streets are determined to be usable unless otherwise exempted by the Fire Marshal. 4. Prior to beginning construction activities within existing right-of-way, a permit to perform work in the right of way shall be secured. Restoration sureties may be required by the City Engineer in the manner provided for in EWMC 12.50.110 of these Standards. B. Maintenance Performance 1. The developer shall warrant all portions of construction work done in the right-of-way for a period of 18 months after completion or acceptance, whichever is later, against defective workmanship and materials. The developer shall keep the streets and public improvements in good order and repair during the 18-month period. 2. This warranty shall be secured with a form of collateral acceptable to the City Engineer in conformance with the requirements of EWMC 16.080 – 16.210. The amount of this collateral shall be 15 percent of the original estimated or final design and construction cost as reviewed and concurred in by the City Engineer or $5,000.00, which ever is greater. 3. This warranty collateral shall be submitted concurrently with a request for release of the construction performance guarantee and the 18-month warranty period shall commence on the date of said release of the guarantee. The warranty collateral shall not be drawn upon. This warranty collateral will be held 18 months by East Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 13 of 81 Wenatchee and will cover all improvements associated with the street system and its related drainage facilities. 4. During the course of the warranty period, periodic inspections will be conducted by the City Engineer or his/her representative. If deficiencies are observed, other than normal deterioration, they shall be brought to the attention of the developer for his/her action. At the end of the 18 month period, the City Engineer shall conduct a final inspection of the improvements and determine all work and an estimate of the cost necessary to restore the street, drainage facilities and any other improvements to their original design condition and provide said information to the developer. The developer shall have the option to perform all necessary restoration within a reasonable time as may be negotiated with the City Engineer. Should any or all of the restoration not be satisfactorily accomplished by the developer, the City Engineer will arrange for the accomplishment of the repairs. This restoration amount shall be deducted from the warranty collateral and the balance returned to the developer with an itemized list of all deductions; if the cost of the restoration work done by the City exceeds the amount of the warranty collateral, the developer shall be billed by the City for the balance including an itemized statement of all work performed. 5. Maintenance guarantees will not be required when the required construction performance guarantee is $1,000.00 or less. 12.50.120 Violations and Penalties A. Failure to comply with these Standards shall be cause for withholding or withdrawing approval of plans, forfeiture of financial security or non-acceptance of the work by the City. B. Violation of any provisions of these Standards by any person, firm or corporation shall be pursued and resolved in the same manner as any violation of East Wenatchee Municipal Code as provided for in Chapters 16.32 or 17.104 EWMC. C. Notwithstanding the existence or use of any other remedy, the Director or City Engineer may seek legal or equitable relief to enjoin any acts or practices and abate any conditions that constitute or will constitute a violation of these Standards or other regulations herein adopted. 12.50.130 Severability If any part of these Standards or its application to any person is, for any reason, declared invalid, illegal, or unconstitutional, in whole or in part by any court or agency of competent jurisdiction, said decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof. 12.50.140 Fees Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the current development fee schedule as approved by the East Wenatchee City Council. 12.50.150 Transportation System and Frontage Improvements Frontage improvements are required for all improvement and development projects that have frontage on a public street, including state highways, that does not meet current Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 14 of 81 standards. The transportation system and frontage improvements shall be in place, or be secured with a bond or by an approved deferred improvement agreement prior to final approval of the project or certificate of occupancy, whichever occurs first, for that development or phase. A. Transportation Improvements – Off Site Off-site transportation improvements such as street widening, additional right-of-way, paving, geometric improvements, additional lanes, traffic control devices, bridge and drainage structure modifications, pedestrian facilities, bike paths and intersection improvements away from the development shall be required where identified by a traffic impact analysis or otherwise be determined to be necessary as part of the development review process. The East Wenatchee Community Development will also review the right-of-way status of abutting and adjoining City streets to determine if additional right-of-way is needed to meet the current street standards as set forth in these Standards. All such required off-site improvements must be completed or other financing arrangements made as approved by the City prior to final development approval. Alternate financing methods such as use of Street Benefit Assessment Reimbursement Areas as set forth in EWMC 12.20 may be used. B. Frontage Improvements – General Requirements 1. Frontage improvements may be required for all improvement and development projects that have frontage on a public street, including state highways. Frontage improvements shall consist of, but not limited to, dedication of right-of-way, street widening, turn lanes, traffic signals, bus stop pads, bus shelter pads, passenger shelters, bus pullouts, pedestrian facilities, bike paths where designated in the current City Comprehensive Plan and safety and drainage improvements, including all tributary runoff. 2. Frontage improvements, including the dedication of right-of-way, shall be installed at the time of development unless otherwise approved by the City. 3. The developer shall coordinate the design and construction with the City, Washington State Department of Transportation, when appropriate, and Link Transit when frontage improvements include bus stop pads, shelter pads and bus shelters. Prescription of a passenger shelter shall also incorporate the condition that the shelter meets Link Transit’s standard passenger shelter specifications. C. Exceptions The City Engineer may approve an alternative as set out in EWMC 12.50.150(D). to the installation of frontage improvements, not including dedication of right-of-way, if one or more of the following conditions apply: 1. The design grade and alignment of the abutting streets cannot be determined at the time of construction of the development. 2. The installation of frontage improvements required for the development would create or intensify a hazard to public safety. Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 15 of 81 3. The installation of frontage improvements required for the development could be more safely, efficiently, and effectively implemented if done concurrently with the installation of improvements required for other developments along the same street frontage. D. Deferral of Improvements (Refer to EWMC 15.48) Any deferred frontage improvement shall be secured for installation at a later date by an agreement and covenant between the City and the property owner whereby the property owner agrees to three methods of installation of the deferred frontage improvements. This agreement and covenant shall be executed before the issuance of any improvement and development permits. The City Engineer shall select which method to enforce against the property owner at the time when the deferred frontage improvements are required to be installed. Three methods the property owner shall agree to are: 1. Commitment to Participate in an Improvement District The property owner shall execute and record an agreement with the City and covenant running with the land that ensures the participation of the subject property owner in any local improvement district (RCW 35.43), street improvement district (RCW 36.88), or transportation benefit district (RCW 36.73) formed for the construction of such frontage improvements. Said document shall be in a form acceptable to the City Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and shall be effective for a period not exceeding ten (10) years from the date of recording. This document shall bind the owner and its designees, heirs, transferees, donees, and/or successors in interest. 2. Agreement to Participate in Improvement Project The property owner shall execute and record an agreement with the City and covenant running with the land that ensures the participation of the subject property owner in an improvement project not supported by an improvement district that encompasses the said deferred frontage improvements by paying their share thereof. Such share shall be equal to the City’s costs for installing the deferred frontage improvements. The City shall provide a non-binding total cost estimate to the property owner at the time the agreement is entered into including a disclaimer that the total cost of the project at the time of construction may vary due to inflation, changes in design standards or other governmental laws and regulations. A contract shall be developed at the time the improvement project is developed outlining the level of participation by the subject property owner in said project and the manner in which payment is to be made; provided that the financial responsibility of the subject property owner shall not exceed the cost of said deferred frontage improvements at the time of the improvement project. Such an agreement and covenant shall bind the owner and its assignees, heirs, transferees, donees, and/or successors in interest. The agreement and covenant document shall be effective for a period of ten (10) years from the date of recording. 3. Voluntary Payments See RCW 82.02.020 and the provisions of RCW 43.21C the State Environmental Policy Act. Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 16 of 81 12.50.160 Withdrawal of Approval/Acceptance At the discretion of the City Engineer, errors and omissions in the approved/accepted plans or information used as a basis for such approvals/acceptances may constitute grounds for withdrawal of any approvals/acceptances and/or stoppage of any or all permitted work. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to show cause why such work should continue, and make such changes in plans that may be required by the City before the plans are re-approved. 12.50.170 Site Maintenance A. The applicant shall schedule and control the work to comply with all applicable provisions of City development regulations and applicable state and federal laws and regulations to prevent any hazards to public safety, health and welfare. B. On existing streets, two way traffic and all existing lanes of traffic shall be maintained at all times unless detour and/or traffic control plans have been approved in advance by the City Engineer. C. Streets shall be kept free of dirt and debris. D. Pedestrian and bicycle facilities shall be kept free of obstructions. E. Pedestrian and vehicular access to occupied buildings shall be maintained except where written approval from the building owner has been obtained. F. Drainage facilities shall be maintained and fully functional and stormwater, erosion, and sedimentation control devices shall be maintained and fully functional. G. On-site grading shall be done in a manner to minimize off-site erosion and siltation in conformance with all statutory requirements, permits and approved plans. 12.50.180 Correspondence All correspondence, including letters, reports, and plans, shall be clearly labeled with the City project number as assigned by the Department. Submittals or correspondence without this identification number will not be accepted and will not be reviewed. Part 2 – City Street Classification 12.51.010 Classification of Streets The applicable Standards shall be determined by the location, function (City or private), functional classification (arterial, collector or access) and projected traffic volumes and land use patterns. Terrain (flat, rolling, mountainous) will also enter into Standards related to design speed and maximum grade. 12.51.020 Classification Definitions A. Location A primary determination of the applicable portions of these Standards that must be used is based on the location of the proposed street or street construction or improvement. In most cases, the following will govern what city street standards will apply. Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 17 of 81 1. Urban An urban location is defined as that area within a federally designated urban or urbanized area or a designated Urban Growth Area as established by Douglas County under the Growth Management Act. Appropriate maps showing the boundaries are available from the City of East Wenatchee. B. Function 1. City Streets City streets are those that are continuously open to general public travel and have been accepted by the City into the City street system. Streets that are dedicated to the public shall become City streets upon completion of the construction to City Standards, acceptance of the completed construction by the City Engineer, and approval of the final plat or other instrument as appropriate by the City. All others must be put on the City street system by means of the street establishment process as specified in RCW 36.81 and be constructed to City Standards for public streets. 2. Private Streets Private streets are all streets not designated as public streets and not open to general public travel. C. Functional Classification - General 1. Urban Classification All City streets in urban areas are classified as Urban Local Access, Urban Collector, Urban Minor Arterial or Urban Principal Arterial. New streets and any modifications to existing connector or frontage streets that may be required as a condition of development approval shall meet the minimum design requirements for urban streets as specified in these Standards. Appropriate maps showing the functional classifications are available from the City of East Wenatchee. D. Functional Classification – Descriptions 1. Principal Arterial – Principal arterials permit traffic flow through and between cities and towns and between major elements of the urban areas. They are of great importance in the regional transportation system as they interconnect major traffic generators, such as central business districts and regional shopping centers, to other major activity centers and carry a high proportion of the total area travel on a minimum of street mileage. Principal arterials frequently carry important intra-urban as well as inter-city bus routes. Many principal arterials are fully or partially access controlled facilities emphasizing the through movement of traffic. Within the category are (1) interstates (2) other freeways and expressways and (3) other principal arterials. Spacing of principal arterials may vary from less than one mile in highly developed central business areas to five miles or more in sparsely developed urban fringes. Principal arterials generally comprise 5-10 percent of the urban system. 2. Minor Arterial – Minor arterials collect and distribute traffic from principal arterials to lesser-classified streets, or allow for traffic to directly access their Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 18 of 81 destination. In urban areas, they serve secondary traffic generators such as community business centers, neighborhood shopping centers, multiple residence areas, and traffic from neighborhood to neighborhood within a community. Urban bus routes generally follow these facilities. Access to land use activities is generally prohibited. Such facilities are usually spaced under two miles apart in urban fringes and in core areas can be spaced 1/8 to 1/2 mile apart. 3. Collectors – Urban collectors provide for land access and traffic circulation within residential neighborhoods and commercial and industrial areas. They distribute traffic movements from such areas to the arterial system. Half-mile spacing is common in more developed areas. Collectors do not handle long through trips and are not continuous for any great length. They generally account for 5-10 percent of the total street system. 4. Local Access Streets– All public streets, not otherwise classified as an arterial or collector, comprise the local access system. These streets primarily serve local needs for access to adjacent lands, travel over relatively short distances, and connections to collectors or other higher systems. Local urban streets offer the lowest level of mobility and usually contain no bus routes. Service to through traffic movement is deliberately discouraged. Local streets usually account for 65-80 percent of the urban system. E. Terrain Terrain is a basis for further classification of geometric requirements. 1. Flat terrain is that condition where street sight distances, as governed by both horizontal and vertical restrictions, are generally long or could be made to be so without construction difficulty or major expense. The slope of the existing terrain is from 0% to and including 5%. 2. Rolling terrain is that condition where the natural slopes rise above and fall below the street grade line consistently. Normal street alignment is restricted by occasional steep slopes. The slope of the existing terrain is from 5% to and including 15%. 3. Mountainous terrain is that condition where longitudinal and transverse changes in the elevation of the ground with respect to a street are abrupt and where the roadbed is obtained by frequent benching or side hill excavation. The slope of the existing terrain exceeds 15%. Terrain classification pertains to the general character of the specific route corridor. Streets in valleys or passes of mountainous areas that have all the characteristics of streets traversing flat or rolling terrain should be classified as flat or rolling. In rolling terrain, trucks reduce their speeds below those of passenger cars on some sections of street. Mountainous terrain is responsible for some truck operation at crawl speeds. In cases where the terrain classification is in question, the City Engineer shall make the final decision. Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 19 of 81 Part 3 – Design Criteria for Streets 12.52.010 Scope The purpose of this chapter is to present criteria for the design of streets. It is to be used by developers and their engineers in the design of public, private streets for which approval by the City Engineer is required. 12.52.020 General Requirements A. Minimum Standards The provisions stipulated in this section are required minimum standards and shall be considered applicable to all parts of these specifications including any supplements and revisions. All construction within the public right-of-way shall be designed by or under the direct supervision of a registered professional engineer licensed to practice in the State of Washington. All drawings and support data submitted to the City for approval must bear his/her seal. The signature of the registered professional engineer will only be required on the approved final plans. The design criteria, as presented, are intended to aid in preparation of plans and specifications and include minimum standards where applicable. These design criteria are considered minimum and a complete design will usually require more than is presented in this document. As with any design criteria, occasions may arise where the minimum standards are either inappropriate or cannot be justified economically and an equal but alternative solution may be proposed. A written request for each alternative shall be directed to the City Engineer and shall conform to criteria in EWMC 12.50.100 “Alternatives”. B. Application to Private Streets Although community street requirements are usually best served by public streets owned and maintained by the City, private streets may be appropriate for some local access streets for either residential or commercial/industrial property. These standards apply to private streets as part of the City’s responsibility to insure adequate access for normal and emergency vehicle use to individual parcels throughout the City. Private streets are permitted only when all of the following conditions are met: 1. Permanently established by tract or easement providing legal access to each affected lot, dwelling unit, or business and sufficient to accommodate required improvements, to include provision for future use by adjacent property owners when applicable. 2. Constructed to East Wenatchee Street Standards as set forth herein. 3. Accessible at all times for emergency and public service vehicle use. 4. Not obstructing, or part of, the present or future public neighborhood circulation or arterial plan developed in processes such as the Greater East Wenatchee Area Comprehensive Plan, or Capital Improvement Plan. 5. Designed for an average daily traffic count (AADT) of 160 or less vehicles per day utilizing current ITE guidelines. New private streets directly accessing a City Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 20 of 81 street that will generate more than 160 AADT will be permitted only by approval of the hearing examiner and will be required to meet the appropriate City Street Standards contained herein (see Figures 3-7a through 3-8). There is no maximum AADT provision if a new development is served by an extension of, or spur off, an existing private street, however, should such existing private street be less than the Standards considering the current and proposed AADT, the new development may be denied unless a lower level of improvement has been approved by the City hearing examiner upon recommendation by the City Engineer or the applicant assumes responsibility for bringing the existing private street serving the new development up to these Standards. 6. Maintained in accordance with these standards by a capable and legally responsible owner, homeowner’s association or other legal entity made up of all benefited property owners. A written street maintenance agreement addressing the rights and responsibilities of all benefited property owners shall be approved by the City prior to final approval of the land development. Said street maintenance agreement shall be recorded with the City and shall become a covenant with the effected properties. The term “benefited property owners” shall include the owners of record of all properties with frontage, including access rights, on the private street or otherwise have legal access, whether constructed or not, to the private street. 7. Clearly described as a private street not maintained by the City on the face of the plat, short plat or other development authorization. 8. Clearly signed at the street location as a private street. 12.52.030 General Design Principles for New Streets A. Street Network Circulation The importance of good street network circulation for the health, welfare and safety of the public cannot be overemphasized. Poor circulation adds unnecessary miles to pedestrian and trail systems, school bus routes, mail delivery and other service deliveries, utility services and most importantly, emergency services such as police and fire. Through good street network circulation, the public will have better emergency access and police and fire safety will be enhanced. 1. Plans will be reviewed for the provision of the best possible street and pedestrian network circulation and for conformance with any adopted comprehensive plan. The street alignment may necessitate re-alignment in order to foster the long- range transportation objectives of the City. This includes greater scrutiny to provide continuity of pedestrian and other trail systems related to the proposed street network. The inclusion of permanent cul-de-sacs is strongly discouraged as they inhibit street and pedestrian network circulation (see EWMC 12.52.040(L) for specific requirements) and are not consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan. 2. To facilitate the best possible street and pedestrian network circulation, if it is determined by the City Engineer, after making an individualized determination, that the layout of streets are to provide for the continuation of existing streets in adjoining subdivisions, then the streets shall be constructed prior to final plat approval. When adjoining property is not subdivided, the City Engineer shall determine whether streets in the proposed plat are to provide access to such unplatted property. The location for Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 21 of 81 access to unplatted property shall be placed such that the objectives in these Standards can be achieved. Reserve easement strips may be required to prevent unauthorized access until such time as the connecting streets are constructed. 3. If the streets are to remain private, the above still applies except a separate tract or easement will be shown on the final plat map and they will not be dedicated to the public. Specific information in the recorded covenants regarding the use of this easement will be required. 4. Unless otherwise approved, all lots within major subdivisions shall be accessed by means of an internal street network. This network may be public or private but not a mixture of both. Access easements or multi-dwelling driveways in lieu of public or private streets shall not be permitted. B. On-Site Principles An integral part of an overall traffic study relates to basic site planning principles. An integrated on-site street system should deliver vehicles from the external street system in a manner easily understood by typical drivers and that maximizes efficiency, accommodates anticipated traffic patterns and ensures public safety. 1. Alignment Connecting street centerlines deflecting from each other more than ten degrees shall be connected by a curve the radius of which shall be approved by the City Engineer. Street intersections shall be as nearly at right angles as is practicable, and street jogs having offsets of less than 125 feet shall be avoided. 2. Internal Vehicular Circulation Internal circulation is the means by which vehicular traffic is delivered between entry points and parking areas, pick-up/drop-off points, and service areas, and should be planned to accommodate appropriate future traffic volumes. 3. Subdivision Boundary Streets A street lying along the boundary of a subdivision may be dedicated with less than the width required by these standards if it is practicable to require the dedication of the remaining portion of such width when the adjoining property is subdivided. In such case there is required a reserve easement strip one foot wide along such street for the purpose of withholding access to the un-subdivided property from such street until a street is constructed to the full width required. The procedure shall also apply in the case of any street that dead-ends at the boundary of a subdivision. 4. Access points Streets and lots shall be laid out to provide individual lot access onto an internal street system, hence via the internal street system to the existing public street system. Direct access to a perimeter street shall normally be denied except for direct access onto a designated local access street. Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 22 of 81 5. Parking Parking shall be provided to meet site-generated demands and be consistent with Title 17 of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code and other planning department policies. 6. Vehicular Queuing and Storage a. Access drives should provide adequate vehicular exit queuing. b. Parking areas and access points of small developments should be designed so vehicles waiting to exit are aligned perpendicular to the off-site street system. c. Queuing areas of large developments should be sufficient so vehicles queued at exits do not block internal circulation. Exits shall be signalized if warranted by the MUTCD at build out. d. Documentation shall be provided to verify queue lengths for signalized intersections, on-site queuing reservoirs, and off-site left and right-turn lanes. 7. Building Service Drives Building service drives are streets adjacent to a building and its entrances, and should be designed with sufficient width to serve as one or all of the following: a. Fire and/or emergency vehicle access b. Pedestrian pick-up/drop-off points Pedestrian crossings and pick-up/drop-off points should be signed and striped to identify the vehicular/pedestrian conflict. c. Internal circulation d. Recirculation in parking areas Recirculation aisles shall have sufficient turning radii, clearances, sight distances and signing. e. Transit passenger pick-up/drop off areas. 8. Pedestrian, Bus, Bicycle, and Disabled Access Facilities The overall site plans must consider pedestrians, bus, bicycle, and disabled access facilities. a. Pedestrian Facilities Pedestrian connections between public transportation facilities and site buildings shall be integrated into the overall project design. Pedestrian facilities shall be designed to reduce the motor vehicle use for trips within the development and between nearby developments. b. Transit Facilities Appropriate public transportation facilities, such as passenger shelters, ride sharing areas and bus staging areas shall be accommodated adjacent to service drive and entrance areas; at key locations along circulation drives; and at major pedestrian focal points along the external street system as determined the City and LINK Transit. Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 23 of 81 c. Bicycle Facilities Facilities for parking bicycles should be provided where bicycle use is expected. Refer to EWMC 17.72.020. d. Disabled Access Facilities Access for disabled persons shall be provided in accordance with federal, state and City requirements. 9. Service and Delivery Vehicles Service and delivery vehicles require separate criteria for movement to and from the site: a. Vehicle turning paths shall be sufficient to accommodate the largest vehicles anticipated, a minimum single unit truck (SU). b. Service vehicle access points shall have turning paths sufficient to allow service vehicles to enter and exit the site without encroaching upon opposing lanes or curbed areas. c. External and internal streets shall have sufficient separation for large vehicles to be queued on entry or exit without blocking access to parking spaces or internal streets. C. Fitting the Street into the Environment When land development requires the construction of new streets, there are opportunities to ‘fit’ the street into the existing landscape and environment in ways that are more pleasing to the eye than just simple straight lines. The principles set forth in this section stress the importance of protection, conserving, and enhancing the scenic qualities of a City street. They are also consistent with good engineering and the necessity to provide a street which is safe to travel and economical to construct and maintain. Unless conditioned by “shall”, these principles are not regulatory but are advisory only to provide guidance to developers. 1. Relating Alignment to the Landscape A unique visual quality of most City streets is the harmonious relationship their alignments have with the landscape. Increased volumes of traffic, poor sight distance, or other operational conditions may often necessitate modification of an existing alignment. If such a change is necessary, the street geometry usually must become more precise and directional. However, a new alignment should not be considered a straight line connecting two points. Rather, it should seek the same qualities of existing alignments by reinforcing and revealing the features of the landscape. The following guidelines will be useful for relating new alignments with the landscape: a. Choose an alignment that blends with the terrain and adjusts to important scenic features. b. In most instances, the appropriate alignment will be characterized by curves that continually adjust to the rolling topography of natural landform. A Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 24 of 81 curvilinear alignment is visually and functionally preferable to long tangents that cut through hillsides, leaving steep unsightly and unstable embankments. c. Where the land is level, or a strong lineal direction is created by landscape elements, such as a long row of trees or the patterns of fields, the use of a long tangent may be justified. When using a long tangent, try to direct it toward a natural or man-made focal point. d. When climbing a hillside, the street should bend to the crest, traversing the contours, rather than climbing it straight on. However, care must be taken to avoid hiding a curve or driveway just beyond the brow of a hill. e. When crossing a ridge, pick a saddle or low area in the top to locate the street. f. Natural and man-made features provide variety and contrast which maintain the traveler's interest. Whenever possible, alignments should be located to bring the more interesting features into view. g. Near the edges of surface water, woods, or a break in topography, use alignments that echo or emphasize the shape of the edges. However, avoid moving streets close to the waters edge as it destroys habitat. h. When approaching important features, it is preferable to allow a distant view of the object, curve the alignment away, and then bring it close for a contrasting view. A street which blends with the form and pattern of the landscape is also desirable from the standpoint of construction and maintenance. Some of the advantages to be gained are reduction of cut and fill quantities, more efficient utilization of natural drainage, and better control of roadside erosion because natural vegetation is preserved. 2. Combining Horizontal and Vertical Alignment The combination of horizontal and vertical alignments closely influences the appearance and safety of a street. When alignments are properly coordinated, a street will be visually pleasing and safer to travel. Alignment coordination primarily applies to major streets, but the basic principles should also be recognized as important considerations when altering minor streets. Set forth below is a partial list of suggestions to guide the combination of horizontal and vertical alignments: a. Consistency in the scale of horizontal and vertical elements should be maintained whenever possible. Small dips and humps should be avoided in what is actually a uniform grade, and “kinks” should be avoided in what is actually a long curve. b. The beginning and ending of horizontal and vertical alignments should not occur in the same location. The beginning of a horizontal curve should generally occur before beginning a vertical curve and be somewhat longer in length. This provides a gradual transition between the alignments and prevents one from accentuating the other. Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 25 of 81 c. The beginning of a horizontal curve should not coincide with the top of a hill. This situation is visually deceptive and hazardous, as the quick change in horizontal alignment cannot be seen by the driver. d.Avoid dips in vertical alignment before beginning a horizontal curve. This will prevent the street from appearing disjointed. e. Avoid “broken back” curves (two horizontal curves in the same direction with a short tangent in-between), compound curves or reverse curves except for local access streets with a design speed of 25 MPH. f. When an extremely long grade is necessary, it may be better to adjust the vertical alignment so the grade is steeper near the bottom of the hill and gradually lessens as it approaches the crest of the hill. Another alternative is to create an alignment with intervals of lesser grades g. Sight distance requirements vary with the anticipated speed of vehicles. Adequate sight distance must be provided. This should be checked at all horizontal curves and crest vertical curves. 3. Cross Section The small scale of cross-section elements is an important characteristic adding to the scenic quality of a City street. This aspect is most apparent in the width of the traveling surface, its adjacent shoulders, and the close proximity of the roadside. Where traffic volumes are low, speeds are slow, and meeting and passing of vehicles is infrequent, a narrow cross section may be appropriate. Modifications which require widening of the street will alter the existing scale of the City street and consequently its visual impact on the motorist and adjacent properties. The following considerations should guide the determination of an appropriate cross-section: a. Appropriate widths should be determined by the function the street serves as part of the City street system, operational requirements for safe vehicular movement, and the characteristics of topography and other physical features (check results of planning considerations). In most cases, the minimum cross section, based on location, functional class and traffic volume is shown in Figures -3.7a through 3-8 in EWMC 12.060.110. b. Consider all elements of the cross-section (traveling surface, shoulders, ditches, proper grading to stabilize cut and fill slopes, slope rounding, etc.). 4. Roadside Slopes Proper molding of roadside slopes is essential during the grading operation. Slopes which do provide a smooth visual transition from the street to existing land forms have a pleasing appearance. Slopes shaped in this manner are also required for effective erosion control, adequate drainage, and reduced maintenance. Some general guidelines to follow when grading the roadside are set forth below: a. Where the topography is flat to rolling and the landscape is open, slopes which are flattened and well-rounded are appropriate. Flattening of slopes to 4:1 (4 horizontal to 1 vertical) should be carried out. Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 26 of 81 b. Where the topography is steep, uneven, and wooded, roadside slopes with grades of 2:1 of 3:1 should be favored to save roadside vegetation. However, check to make sure the slope is flat enough to be stable. c. Vary the steepness of roadside slopes to save vegetation and other landscape features. d. On areas of extreme cut, which may require easements or more right-of-way, the use of small benches, stepped down a steep slope, will slow water runoff and provide excellent locations where vegetation can quickly take hold. It is important to maintain a slight downhill pitch on these benches to provide adequate drainage. e. On fill slopes of extreme length, larger benches can be formed to fulfill the same functions as above. f. All slopes should be well-rounded to form a smooth transition from the shoulder edge to the existing grades. Deep ditches with well-defined bottoms are required where drainage or soils are poor. Rounded or shallow ditches are acceptable when there is little drainage and the soil is free draining. g. All slopes should be warped by flattening the ends of cut and fill areas. This will avoid sharp breaks between new and existing grades and result in natural looking slopes that will more effectively support vegetation. h. When grading the street, avoid disturbing important roadside vegetation and the creation of deep cuts that expose tree roots and leave steep banks that are susceptible to erosion and difficult to maintain. 5. Ditches Ditches provide an important function in sustaining quality streets by providing adequate storm and subgrade groundwater drainage. Excessively deep or wide ditches can severely impact vegetation and the feel of a street or safety. Several issues to consider when selecting a ditch section follows: a. Slopes from the street to the ditch bottom shall be at least 4:1 or greater. The shallower pitches will allow for some vehicle recovery and less potential of a vehicle overturning on higher speed streets. b. Ditches must be deeper than the subgrade to allow drainage of street base and surfacing courses. c. Where ditch construction may impact significant roadside features, short sections of culvert, curtain drains or shallow or no ditches at all should be considered, subject to approval by the City Engineer. d. Ditches must be constructed to adequately carry the anticipated water flow. e. Biofiltration (or water quality) swales and grass buffer strips are encouraged at all locations where the street gradient makes them a practical alternative to regular street ditches. Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 27 of 81 12.52.040 Design Requirements – New and Reconstructed Streets The following minimum design standards shall apply to all new and reconstructed street. Exhibits showing the basic cross-section requirements for the various street classifications are shown in Figures 3-7a through 3-8 in EWMC 12.060.110. A. Street Base and Surfacing Requirements The following street surfacing requirements shall apply to all new and reconstructed streets. 1. Surfacing The minimum street surfacing requirements for various traffic volumes and locations are shown in Table 3-1. Table 3-1 Street Surfacing Requirements Location Figure Traffic Volume (AADT) Street Surface Type Urban – Private 3-7a,b, 3-8 All ACP/HMA or PCC Urban – Public 3-7a,b, 3-8 All ACP/HMA or PCC 1 BST Class A will be allowed for local access streets up to 400 AADT. All other classes require ACP/HMA 2. Structural Sections – Public Streets a. Design Procedure A street section structural design procedure shall be performed for all new and reconstructed public streets. The design life for all streets shall be 20 years with a growth factor as determined by the City Engineer. The design procedure shall be approved by the City Engineer and shall consider the following design elements. i. Design Load – HS 20-44 ii. Total Design Life Traffic Loading – An estimate of the number and types of loadings the street will carry for the design life. This estimate of loading shall be determined using a procedure accepted by the City Engineer and be expressed in 18-kip Equivalent Single Axle Loads (ESAL’s). iii. Subgrade Support – One or more representative values for the stiffness of the native material on which the street will be built. These values shall be established by a procedure accepted by the City Engineer and be expressed as resilient modulus. iv. Analysis – A procedure for establishing the street structural section for a given traffic loading and resilient modulus. This procedure shall be approved by the City Engineer. b. Construction Requirements All structural sections including surfacing shall use materials meeting the specifications of and be constructed in accordance with the WSDOT Standard Specifications. Minimum compaction requirements shall be 91 percent for hot mix asphalt (asphalt Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 28 of 81 concrete pavement) and 95 percent for crushed surfacing and base courses. See Chapter 12.56 EWMC for details and further guidance. 3. Structural Section – Private Streets Private streets with a projected AADT under 160 do not require street section structural design; however the requirement for minimum thickness will apply. Private streets with a projected AADT under 160 that are constructed without a street structural design will not be eligible for future inclusion into the City street system without further structural analysis as may be directed by the City Engineer. 4. Minimum Thickness a. In all cases, the minimum street structural section shall be as shown on Figures 3-7a through 3-8. b. Many areas of East Wenatchee have soils excessively susceptible to frost heave. The applicant or applicant’s engineer shall consult with the City Engineer’s office as to those locations with known frost heave problems or with soils likely to generate excessive frost heave. These locations may require additional base thickness. B. Design Speed Design speeds for streets shall be as shown in Table 3-2: Table 3-2 Design Speeds Terrain – Design Speed in MPH Location/AADT Figure Flat Rolling Mount. Urban – Private 1 3-7 25 25 20 Urban – Local Access 3-7 25 25 25 Urban – Collector 3-8 35 30 25 Urban - Arterial 3-8 45 45 45 1 Private urban shall meet the Urban Local Access standard See EWMC 12.51.020(E) for terrain definitions. C. Right of Way The basic minimum rights-of-way for all streets are shown in Figures 3-7a through 3-8 in EWMC 12.060.110. Additional right-of-way shall be required to accommodate other street features such as additional lanes, planter strips and transit stops. Construction and maintenance easements may be allowed for cut and fill slopes. D. Lane, Shoulder and Street Width Basic lane, shoulder and total street and surfacing minimum width requirements are shown in Figures 3-7a through 3-8. Minimum widths are based on a combination of street classification and traffic volume (AADT). Urban street sections (Figures 3-7a and 3-7b) assume parking on both sides. Applicants proposing utilization of no parking and parking one side alternates shall propose the alternate section to the City Engineer for review in accordance with EWMC 12.50.100 of these Standards. Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 29 of 81 Urban Collectors and Arterial sections (Figure 3-8) do not include provisions to accommodate parking. Where truck traffic exceeds 15 percent of the projected AADT, 12-foot lanes will be required for all street classifications. E. Ditch Slopes The slope from edge of shoulder to bottom of ditch shall be 4:1 for all ditch street sections. See EWMC 12.57.020 for cut and fill slope requirements F. Sight Distance All new streets shall be designed to achieve the following sight distances. 1. Stopping Sight Distance – AASHTO Green Book, current edition. 2. Intersection Sight Distance – WSDOT “Design Manual M22-10”, Chapter 910.10, “Intersections at Grade – Sight Distance at Intersections” or current edition. 3. Additionally, all arterials and collectors, with passing lanes, shall address Passing Sight Distance – AASHTO Green Book, current edition. G. Superelevation Superelevation shall normally be applied to all new or reconstructed streets. The maximum superelevation for streets with a design speed of 35 MPH or greater shall not exceed 6 percent and for streets with a design speed under 35 MPH shall not exceed 4%, provided however, that the combination of superelevation and street gradient shall not exceed 12% at any point on the street surface. H. Horizontal Alignment (Curvature) The minimum curve radius for all new or reconstructed higher speed urban streets shall not be less than the ‘rounded radius’ values in the AASHTO Green Book, current edition using a maximum superelevation rate of 6% for design speeds of 35 MPH or greater and a maximum superelevation rate of 4% for design speeds under 35 MPH. Low speed urban streets (design speed of 30 MPH or less) may use the minimum curve radii as set forth in the AASHTO Green Book, current edition, based on a maximum superelevation rate of 4%. Lesser curve radii may be used only with the permission of the City Engineer. I. Vertical Alignment 1. Maximum Grades. The maximum and minimum grades for each street classification are shown in Figures 3-7a through 3-8. a. Vertical curves. b. Sag vertical curves shall be designed in accordance with the AASHTO Green Book, “Design Controls for Sag Vertical Curves – Open Street Conditions, and “Design Controls for Sag Vertical Curves”. c. Crest vertical curves shall be designed in accordance with the AASHTO Green Book, “Design Controls for Crest Vertical Curves – Open Street Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 30 of 81 Conditions”, “Design Controls for Stopping Sight Distance and for Crest Vertical Curves”, “Design Controls for Crest Vertical Curves Based on Passing Sight Distance”. J. Vertical Clearance The minimum vertical clearance for all streets under structures such as overpasses shall be 16.5 feet K. Design Vehicle The physical characteristics of vehicles and the proportions of various sized vehicles using the street system are positive controls in geometric design. For street design purposes, three general classes of vehicles have been selected – passenger cars, trucks and buses/recreational vehicles. The passenger car class includes compacts and subcompacts plus all light vehicles and light delivery trucks (vans and pickups). The truck class includes single-unit trucks, truck tractor-semitrailer combinations, and trucks or truck tractors with semitrailers in combination with full trailers. Buses/recreational vehicles include single-unit buses, articulated buses, school buses, motor homes, and passenger cars or motor homes pulling trailers or boats. In addition, where provision is made for bicycles on a street, the bicycle should also be considered a design vehicle. The dimensions for the 15 design vehicles representing vehicles within these general classes are provided in the AASHTO Green Book. In the design of any street facility, the largest design vehicle likely to use that facility with considerable frequency or a design vehicle with special characteristics that must be taken into account in dimensioning the facility is used to determine the design of such critical features as radii at intersections and radii of turning streets. Unless unusual sized vehicles must be accommodated, the typical design vehicle used for design of streets shall be of the following classes: Table 3- 3 Design Vehicles Street Class Design Vehicles 1 Urban Arterials Large School Bus (S-BUS40)/Intermediate Semitrailer (WB-50) Urban Collectors Large School Bus (S-BUS40)/Single Unit Truck (SU) Urban Local Access Large School Bus (S-BUS40)/Single Unit Truck (SU) Private Single Unit Truck (SU)/Passenger Car (P) 1 Refer AASHTO Green Book, for specific design data L. Cul-de-sacs and dead end streets 1. Permanent cul-de-sacs and dead end streets are not normally permitted within new developments. Permanent cul-de-sacs will only be permitted where the applicant can: a. demonstrate that his/her design does provide an acceptable level of network circulation considering the terrain and adjacent existing street network, and b. demonstrate that the prohibition of cul-de-sacs will place an unreasonable economic impact on the applicant. Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 31 of 81 2. Where a permanent cul-de-sac or dead end street is permitted in accordance with the provisions noted above, the following requirements shall apply: a. Permanent street ends of 150 feet or less in length (measured from the edge of traveled way of the intersecting street to the end of the street) shall have a minimum right-of-way and street section as specified in Figures 3-7a through 3-8 and do not require an access easement turnaround. b. Permanent street ends between 150 and 600 (measured from the edge of traveled way of the intersecting street to the beginning of the cul-de-sac) shall have a minimum right-of-way and street section as specified in Figures 3-7a through 3-8 and be provided with a cul-de-sac as shown in Figure 3-9. c. Permanent street ends in excess of 600 feet are discouraged but may be allowed in cases where lots are large and/or difficult terrain exists, provided, the number of single-family lots served by the street does not exceed 20 or the projected AADT generated from the properties served by the street does not exceed 200. The street shall have a minimum right-of-way and street section as specified in Figures 3-7a through 3-8 and be provided with a cul-de-sac as shown in Figure 3-9. d. The maximum gradient in any direction and at any point within a cul-de-sac shall not exceed 4 percent M. Intersections All intersections shall be designed in accordance with Chapter 9, “Intersections” in the AASHTO Green Book or Chapter 910, “Intersections at Grade” in the current edition of the WSDOT “Design Manual M22-01”, which requires + 4% for 50 feet. All intersections with a state highway shall require approval from the WSDOT. Corner lots, located at street intersections, shall be rounded with a minimum 20 foot radius adjacent to streets with 60-foot or more rights of way and 25 foot radius adjacent to streets with less than 60-foot rights of ways. N. Boundary (half) streets Boundary or half streets may be permitted to be dedicated with less than the width required by these Standards if the City determines that it practicable to require the remaining portion of such width when the adjoining property is subdivided. Boundary or half streets with widths less than those required by these Standards are not allowed adjacent to public parkland or properties owned by public school districts O. Transit Stops and Pull-Outs Property owners and/or developers of proposed developments or other types of land uses located within the LINK transit service area and which generate 200 average daily or 20 peak hour vehicle trips, as determined by the City Engineer, shall negotiate with the public transit authority, the improvements that would enhance the area for public transit. Improvements may include bus shelters, pullouts, transit stops, and/or other necessary facilities to offset transportation system impacts of the development and shall be analyzed as part of a traffic impact analysis prepared in accordance with Chapter 12.59 EWMC. Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 32 of 81 P. Curb and Gutter 1. Cement Concrete Curb and Gutter shall be utilized for street edges under the following conditions. a. In areas where urban street standards are to be used. b. On frontages with commercial usage. 2. Rolled edge, thickened edge or mountable curbs are not permitted as a substitute for curbs and gutters except on private streets and may only be used when approved by the City Engineer. 3. On all sections constructed with curb and gutter a closed drainage system consisting of catch basins, storm sewer pipes and manholes shall be required unless alternative and appropriately designed methods of collecting and dispersing stormwater such as bio-infiltration swales and drywells are provided. 4. Curb and gutter shall be constructed in accordance with WSDOT Standard Plans. Q. Sidewalks 1. Sidewalks shall be provided on both sides of all arterials, collectors, local access streets and commercial streets in the City. Sidewalks shall be required on only one side of the street on all perimeter arterial and major and minor collectors or half- streets of a development being constructed under urban standards. 2. Alternatives to requirements noted above for sidewalks on all streets may be approved under the provisions of EWMC 12.50.100 of these standards. Typical conditions that may warrant approval of an alternative or waiver of the requirements include existing streets where it would be unduly difficult or impractical to construct sidewalks due to grade or steep slope problems or in developments where the basic design allows for an off-street walkway system provided that said walkway is an improved surface and provision for maintenance is guaranteed. 3. Sidewalks shall be constructed with Portland Cement Concrete. Sidewalks shall be at least five feet in width and four inches in thickness for urban local access streets. Urban collector and urban arterial sidewalks shall be at least 6 feet in width. When adjacent to school property and in commercial areas, the sidewalks shall be at least 8 feet in width. Sidewalk configurations shall be in accordance with the WSDOT Design Manual and the WSDOT Standard Plans except for sidewalk width. All sidewalk ramps and features shall be ADA compliant 12.52.050 Stormwater Management A. All project submittals shall be in compliance with the provisions of Title 13 EWMC- Surface and Stormwater Management. In addition, all drainage facilities within current or future City right of way must be of the type and nature that can be easily maintained by the City. This typically includes as a minimum 12-inch diameter storm sewer pipe and standard catch basins and manholes for curb and gutter street sections. All other facilities such as French drains, curtain drains, drywells and stormwater detention ponds shall be installed outside the City’s right of way and be maintained by Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 33 of 81 the applicant or homeowner’s association. See also EWMC 12.55.050 “Plan Elements”, Item J “Standard Plan Notes” for catch basin and grate requirements. B. All cross culverts and ditch channelizations shall be first evaluated for the presence of fish and, should it be determined by the City that the culvert or channelization be designed to accommodate fish passage including stream bed and/or stream bank enhancement, the culvert or channelization shall be constructed to meet current Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife standards. C. Stormwater facilities shall also be designed to accommodate the stormwater from the addition of frontage improvements including tributary area. In locations where future development is expected at a higher elevation and adjacent to the proposed development, the storm sewer pipe shall be extended and deadheaded at the development property line to ease future system connection. D. Projects requesting stormwater management fee credit from the City for the stormwater facilities as provided for in EWMC Chapter 13, “Surface and Storm Water Management Utility Code” shall be required to provide the City with a Project Engineer’s Certification of the facilities prior to release of the financial security. The financial security shall not be released until all facilities are completed and repaired as per the approved plans. E. The maximum spacing on surface drainage courses between inlets or catch basins shall normally be 150 feet on street grades less than 1.0% and 200 feet on grades from 1.0% to 3.0%. When the street grade is greater than 3.0%, the maximum spacing shall be 300 feet. Additional catch basins may be required to confine drainage to the gutter and prevent street drainage from sheet flowing across streets or intersections. The applicant shall locate any additional catch basins or make other drainage system improvements to insure that any street drainage does not encroach more than one-half the traveled way lane width nor exceed one-half the curb height during a rainfall design event of 2 inches in 90 minutes. Maximum spacing on main storm sewers between access structures, whether catch basins or manholes, shall be 300 feet. F. All materials used shall conform to the requirements of the Standard Specifications. 12.52.060 New Utilities A. Location of Utilities - Underground 1. Underground utilities to be installed within the right-of-way on new streets (or on streets where existing topography, utilities or storm drains are not in conflict), shall be located as shown in Figures 3-10 and 3-11. Where existing utilities or storm drains are in place, new utilities shall conform to these standards as nearly as practicable and yet be compatible with the existing installations. Utilities to be installed outside the street right-of-way shall be installed within a designated utility easement and shall meet the installation requirements of the utility. 2. Gravity systems, whether sanitary or storm drainage, shall have precedence over other systems in planning and installation except where a non-gravity Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 34 of 81 system has already been installed under previous approved permit and subject to applicable provisions of such permits or franchises. 3. Individual water service lines shall: a. Be placed with minimum 36-inch cover from finished grade, ditch bottom or natural ground. b. Use street right-of-way only as necessary to make side connections. c. For any one connection, not extend more than 60 feet along or through the right-of-way, or the minimum width of the existing right-of-way. d. Water meter boxes, when placed or re-placed, shall be located on the right-of-way line immediately adjacent to the property being served, unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. Meter box locations within the right-of-way may be approved by the City Engineer based on site conditions that make routine service access difficult or impractical. 4. Sanitary Sewers: a. In the case of individual sanitary sewer service lines which are force mains the pipe shall: (1).Be minimum two inches I.D., or as required by the utility to maintain internal scouring velocity. (2).If nonmetallic, contain wire or other acceptable proximity detection features; or be placed in a cast iron or other acceptable metal casing. (3).Be placed with minimum three-foot cover from finished grade, ditch bottom or natural ground, within 10 degrees of perpendicular to street centerline, and extend to right-of-way line. b. Sanitary and water lines shall be separated in accordance with good engineering practice such as the Criteria for Sewage Work Design, Washington Department of Ecology, latest edition. 5. Service Connections - all Mains and service connections to all lots shall be completed prior to placing of surface materials. 6. Materials and Installation – all All underground utilities shall utilize materials and be installed in conformance with the requirements of the particular utility standards. B. Location of Utilities – Above Ground 1. All poles, transformer cases, and other above ground utility appurtances shall be located to avoid becoming a streetside obstacle. See 12.57.080 EWMC for further guidance. 2. Above ground utilities located within intersections shall be placed so as to avoid conflict with placement of curb ramps. Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 35 of 81 12.52.070 Connections to Existing Utilities Typically, new utility installations, both underground and overhead, constructed in conjunction with land development require a connection to existing utilities. Where such connections must utilize existing City right of way, the connection must be performed in accordance with Chapters 12.04 and 12.16 EWMC. Part 4 – Driveways, Access Easement, Pedestrian Facilities, Walks and Trails 12.53.010 Driveways and Access Easement A. General 1. Dimensions, slopes and details for all driveway and access easements connecting to a City street shall be as indicated on Figure 4-1. Driveways entering streets with curb and gutter shall meet the requirements contained within WSDOT Standard Plans as approved by the City Engineer. 2. All new or revised driveways and accesses onto a City street (including temporary or construction accesses) require from the City Engineer in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. B. Conditions for Approval of New Driveways and Access Easements 1. Driveways directly providing access onto arterials and collectors shall be denied if alternate access is available. Access onto arterials and collectors may be permitted where no other alternative is available and is approved by the City Engineer. 2. Where property has frontage on more than one street, driveways and accesses shall be limited to the lowest volume street. 3. Circular driveways shall have a minimum separation of 100 feet. 4. In Urban areas, driveways and access easements should be located not less than 150 feet from the nearest intersecting street as measured from the property corner. Driveways and access easements should be located at the greatest distance possible from an intersection of two streets. Driveways and access easements should not be located closer than 125 feet from the nearest edge of the intersection as measured from the closest point of the driveway edge when either intersecting street is an arterial or collector and 75 feet when the streets are both local access streets. The City Engineer may issue a permit for a driveway or access easement not meeting city location and spacing criteria standards if a conforming connection is not attainable at the time of the permit application submittal and denial would leave the property without a reasonable means of connection to the street system. The City Engineer may require the applicant to provide a traffic impact analysis to support the request for a nonconforming driveway or access easement. Nonconforming driveway or access easement permits shall specify conditions or limits including, but not limited to, the following: a. Joint use Connection. The city may issue a driveway or access easement connection permit requiring a legally enforceable joint use driveway when Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 36 of 81 determined by the City Engineer to be in the best interest of the city in maintaining the operational efficiency and safety of the street. b. Traffic Volume. The maximum vehicular usage of the connection shall be specified in the permit. c. Future Alternate Access. The permit shall specify that a conforming connection be constructed if and when future alternate means of access becomes available, and that the nonconforming connection must be removed. d. Users. The permit shall specify the properties to be served by the connection; and any other conditions as necessary to ensure the safe operation of the driveway or access easement and the intersecting street. 5. In areas zoned residential, the minimum separation of individual parcel driveways or accesses, as measured from the centerlines of the driveways or accesses, shall not exceed one-half of the sum of the accessed parcel frontage and each of the adjacent parcel frontages. Joint usage driveways may be required where sufficient spacing is not available. 6. Only one driveway per single residential or commercial unit will be permitted unless the applicant can demonstrate that additional driveways or accesses are needed due to the amount of traffic generated by the project, traffic distribution patterns, impacts to the City street system or public safety and there is sufficient space to accommodate the additional driveway or access. Joint usage driveways are encouraged. 7. All abandoned driveways shall be removed and restored by the applicant or agent. 8. Maintenance of driveways and approaches (and associated culverts where required) onto a City street shall be the responsibility of the applicant. C. Standards 1. Common to all driveways and access easement. a. Clear View Triangle In addition to providing sufficient sight distances as required in part c. following of this section, a clear view triangle as described in Chapter 10.28 EWMC shall be maintained for vision safety purposes. b. Alignment All driveways and access easement shall intersect the main street at an angle between 75 and 105 degrees, with 90 degrees being preferable. c. Sight Distance Sufficient sight distances for vehicles to safely enter onto a public street or street as well as for other vehicles on the street or street to avoid accidents with entering or exiting vehicles is required for all driveways and access points. For all driveways and access easement, stopping sight distance in accordance with the AASHTO Green Book is required as follows: Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 37 of 81 To calculate sight distance for existing streets serving a proposed driveway or access, first convert the posted speed to an operating speed as per Table 4-1: Table 4-1 Posted Speed Add for Operating Speed 20 mph 0 25 mph 0 30 mph 5 mph 35 mph 5 mph 40 mph 10 mph 45 mph and above 10 mph Secondly, use the operating speed and determine the minimum stopping sight distances from Table 4-2 (based on an approaching vehicle driver’s eye height of 3.5 feet and an object at the driveway of 2.0 feet). TABLE 4-2 Operating Speed mph Minimum Stopping Sight Distance ft. 20 115 25 155 30 200 35 250 40 305 45 360 50 425 55 495 60 570 The grade of the street can also affect the minimum sight distance required. The following Table 4-3 provides the increase for downgrades and the decrease for upgrades modifiers. Table 4-3 Increase (ft) for downgrades Decrease (ft) for upgrades Operating Speed mph 3% 6% 9% 3% 6% 9% 20 to 30 10 20 30 --- 10 20 31 to 40 20 40 70 10 20 30 41 to 50 30 70 --- 20 30 --- 51 to 60 50 110 --- 30 50 --- Situations with sight distances less than the above must be approved by the City Engineer. In these cases, the applicant may also be required to obtain the services of a professional traffic engineer to assess the situation and provide written justification for lesser sight distances. Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 38 of 81 Sight distances shall be measured from a point ten (10) feet back of the edge of shoulder or back of sidewalk each way along the edge of the traveled way of the main street as shown in the figure below. d. Drainage Approaches shall be constructed in such a manner as to minimize the runoff from a driveway or other access easement onto the main street. All approaches at points where there is an existing roadsidestreetside ditch shall be constructed with a culvert pipe meeting the specifications of the City Engineer. e. Surfacing Within Right of Way That portion of a driveway or access easement connecting to a paved public street that is within the right of way of the public street shall be surfaced with a minimum of two and one half (2-1/2) inches of compacted asphalt concrete pavement or equivalent surfacing material to the street. f. Maintenance Maintenance of all driveways and access easement including approaches to public streets shall be the responsibility of the owner(s). All shared driveways and access easements shall have a maintenance agreement recorded with the final project approval that specifies consistent maintenance in accordance with the approved project plans. 2. Driveways and Joint Usage Driveways Driveways and joint usage driveways serving no more than two lots have no minimum width or surfacing requirements beyond requirements of EWMC 12.53.010(C)(1). The minimum width of a driveway or a joint usage driveways is 20 feet. a. Driveways providing access to one single-family home should have a maximum improved width of 20 feet and a minimum improved width of 10 feet. b. Joint use driveways should have a minimum improved width of 15 feet and a maximum improved width of 30 feet. The width of the easement shall be sufficient to accommodate the driveway surfacing, any required stormwater drainage features, and any utilities. In no case shall the easement be less than 30 feet in width. The full width of the easement shall be clear of sight obstructions to a height of 13 feet 6 inches. The maximum grade shall be 12 percent. Sight Distance Edge of sidewalk or edge of shoulder Edge of traveled way 10 ft * * Not to exceed 18 ft from the edge of traveled way Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 39 of 81 c. All driveways shall be improved with a minimum of 6 inches of compacted gravel base, crushed surfacing base course or crushed surfacing top course. The surfacing shall be concrete, asphalt or an alternative treatment providing surfacing capable of supporting a typical residential vehicle load. The use of pervious surfacing is encouraged. d. All driveways greater than150 feet in length shall be improved with an approved turnaround for emergency vehicles such as a cul-de-sac or hammerhead unless the Fire Marshal determines that alternative access for fire protection is available. See Figure 4-2 for acceptable turnaround designs. 3. Access Easements Property accesses serving no more than four lots are access easements. Unless an alternate approved emergency vehicle access is provided, access easements shall also serve as an emergency vehicle access. Access easements are privately owned and maintained by the property owners being served and are not the responsibility of the City. Access easements shall comply with EWMC 15.16.010 and have the following minimum requirements: a. The minimum width of the tract or easement for an access easement shall be 30 feet. b. The minimum base shall be 6 inches of compacted gravel base, crushed surfacing base course or crushed surfacing top course. The surfacing shall be concrete, asphalt, or other approved surfacing capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds. c. The base and surfacing shall provide a minimum unobstructed width of 20 feet. Where a fire hydrant is located on an access easement, the minimum unobstructed surface width shall be 26 feet d. Suitable drainage in the form of ditches and cross culverts shall be provided along the full length of the access easement. Any bridges or drainage structures shall meet the requirements of Chapter 12.55 EWMC. e. All dead end access easements greater than 150 feet in length shall be improved with an approved turnaround for emergency vehicles such as a cul- de-sac or hammerhead. See Figure 4-2 for acceptable turnaround designs. The length of an access easement shall not exceed 450 feet, excluding the turnaround unless otherwise approved by the City Fire Marshal,. f. Access easement to more than four lots shall be via an urban local access City or private street meeting the requirements of Chapter 12.53 EWMC as included in these Standards. g. The minimum centerline radius of curvature shall not be less than 45 feet, provided however, if an approved alternate emergency vehicle access in provided, the minimum centerline radius of curvature shall not be less than 30 feet. h. The maximum grade shall be 10 percent for gravel surfacing and 12 percent for paved portions. Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 40 of 81 i. The minimum clear vertical distance shall not be less than 13’-6”. j. Appropriate provisions shall be made for snow storage. k. All dead end access easements greater than 150feet in length shall be improved with an approved turnaround for emergency vehicles such as a cul-de-sac or hammerhead. See Figure 4-2 for acceptable turnaround designs. 12.53.020 Pedestrian Facilities (Urban areas) Sidewalks are required on both sides of urban streets. See EWMC 12.52.040(R) for details and exceptions. 12.53.030 Walkways, Bikeways and Trails Walkways, bikeways and trails shall be required as identified in the applicable comprehensive plan or separate Non-Motorized Transportation Plan. Non-motorized transportation includes travel by bicyclists, pedestrians, and equestrians. Sections 1020 and 1025 of the WSDOT Design Manual will be followed for design of bicycle paths, trails and other non-motorized transportation. 12.53.040 School Access Sidewalks for school access shall be provided in accordance with the safe walking plans as developed by individual schools and school districts. In addition, walking paths or sidewalks will be required in new plats to facilitate access to schools. 12.53.050 Alleys Where provided, every alley at the rear of a lot shall have a minimum width of 20 feet. Structural and surfacing requirements shall be the same as the adjoining streets. No dead-end alley or alley with sharp changes in direction shall be permitted. Part 5– Bridges and Drainage Structures 12.54.010 Design Standards A. All culvert pipe, box culverts, and bridges shall conform to the following: 1. AASHTO Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges, latest edition and applicable interim versions. 2. WSDOT, Standard Specifications for Street and Bridge Construction, latest edition. 3. WSDOT, Bridge Design Manual, latest edition 4. WSDOT, Bridge Detailing Manual, latest edition. B. A hydraulic analysis shall be performed for all culverts, open channels and box culverts in accordance with the WSDOT Hydraulics Manual. Such drainage structures shall be sized and located as per the analysis, provided however, that no cross culvert shall be less than 18 inches in diameter. C. All bridges shall be constructed of reinforced concrete. Spans may be pre- or post-tensioned concrete girders or beams with a concrete deck. Steel or other metal Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 41 of 81 bridges may be used only with the approval of the City Engineer. Treated timber bridges may be used on private streets only. D. Bridge clear width shall accommodate the full width of the traveled lanes, parking lanes and shoulders of approach streets. Bikeway and pedestrian walkways shall be provided where required. E. All street structures must be designed in accordance with the minimum standards contained within the current edition of the WSDOT Bridge Design Manual. However new bridges on private streets may be designed for a HS20 loadings and a minimum width equal to the traveled way plus two (2) feet. F. All box culverts and bridges shall have the year of construction permanently indentured on the downstream headwall face in legible numbers. The numbers shall be 3" high by 1-1/2" wide by approximately 3/8" deep in the headwall face. G. All box culvert, pipe arch, structural plate culverts and bridge designs shall be done by a registered professional structural engineer licensed in the State of Washington. The complete design of the structure shall be submitted to the City Engineer for approval. H. Foundation designs shall be based upon the recommendations of a qualified geotechnical engineer and shall include a scour analysis for the protection of existing streambed and footing elevations. These recommendations shall be documented in the geotechnical report which shall accompany the bridge design documents. I. A new structure shall not create a backwater elevation rise of more than one foot. The bottom of the superstructure of bridges shall be a minimum of three feet above the 100-year flood elevation. J. Various permits may be required and are the responsibility of the applicant. Such permits may include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Bridges over navigable waters require U.S. Coast Guard permits. 2. Bridges involving deposition of material in waters of the United States or their adjacent wetlands require a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Permit. 3. Any work involving alteration of flow or bed materials below the ordinary high water line of any water body or water course requires a Hydraulic Project approval from the State Department of Fish and Wildlife. 4. Any project requiring a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Permit also requires a Water Quality Certification from the State Department of Ecology. 5. Bridges across streams in State Flood Control Zones require a permit from the State Department of Ecology. 6. Where Bridge structures lie on or over submerged lands, a lease from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources may be necessary. 7. Structures located on shoreline zones as defined in the East Wenatchee Shoreline Master Program require a substantial development permit from East Wenatchee, subject to concurrence of the State Department of Ecology. Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 42 of 81 8. Structures in Critical Areas as defined in EWMC Title 18 require Critical Area permits from East Wenatchee. 12.54.020 Inspections The developer and his engineer are responsible for inspection, quality control and sufficiency of the completed structure subject to approval by the City engineer. All materials and testing thereof shall conform to the current edition of the WSDOT Standard Specifications. Prior to construction, the City Engineer shall review with the developer’s engineer the required inspections and documentation required. 12.54.030 As-Built Plans Upon completion and acceptance of any box culvert or bridge built under these standards, a complete set of as-built plans shall be furnished to the City Engineer. See EWMC 12.55.060 for further guidance. 12.54.040 Existing Bridges and Drainage Structures A. Prior to any land division approval and as directed by the City Engineer, an inspection of existing bridges and drainage structures within the boundaries of the development shall be conducted by a licensed professional structural engineer knowledgeable of bridge design, construction and load ratings. The engineer shall submit a report indicating the condition of the existing bridge as to the requirements set forth in these standards in regards to load function, superstructure and abutments. B. Existing bridges and drainage structures within the boundaries of the development that do not meet the standards of this section shall be replaced with new bridges and drainage structures or the existing bridges and drainage structures shall be modified as necessary. C. Should the development review process identify off-site locations where the existing streets must be widened or realigned as a condition of development approval (see EWMC 12.50.150), all affected bridges and drainage structures shall be evaluated in the same manner as for those within the boundaries of and fronting the development. All necessary widenings, extensions or replacements necessary to accommodate the new street width or alignment and meeting both the structural and hydraulic adequacy as set forth herein shall be designed as set forth in EWMC 12.54.010. Part 6 – Construction Plans 12.55.010 General Requirements All construction plans and drainage reports, soils reports and pavement designs shall be prepared by, or under the direction of, a professional engineer, registered in the State of Washington, and shall be reviewed for the minimum requirements set forth herein. The engineer should be aware that whenever unusual or serious problems are anticipated in conjunction with a proposed construction project, additional information and analysis beyond the minimum requirements of these specifications and criteria will be required. In all cases, the engineer shall comply with all local, State and Federal regulations applicable to the project. 12.55.020 Certification Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 43 of 81 A. Construction plans submitted for review and comment shall be prepared by a professional engineer, registered in the State of Washington. The plans must include the following statement on the cover sheet: These construction plans for (name of subdivision, development, or project) were prepared by me (or under my direct supervision) in accordance with the requirements of the East Wenatchee Street Standards Name of Engineer Name of Firm Date The statement shall be signed and stamped by the Registered Professional Engineer who prepared or directed preparation of the construction plans. B. Unless otherwise identified or noted, all construction plan submittals are assumed to comply with the provisions of this manual. Alternatives to these standards may be requested as set forth in Chapter 12.50 EWMC . Failure to follow prescribed procedures may result in return of submittals, additional review fees, or both. C. East Wenatchee shall not be responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of the design or dimensions and elevations on the plans. East Wenatchee, through the acceptance of the construction plan or drainage report and other supporting documents, assumes no responsibility for the completeness and/or accuracy of the construction plan or drainage report. The cover sheet shall bear the following statement: The engineer who has prepared these plans, by execution and/or seal hereof does hereby affirm responsibility to the City, as a beneficiary of said engineer's work, for any errors and omissions contained in these plans, and approval of these plans by the City Engineer shall not relieve the engineer who has prepared these plans of any such responsibility. G. The plans, reports, basin maps and calculations shall be signed, sealed and dated by the applicant’s engineer. The cover sheet of the plan set and the cover sheet of all calculations shall bear the certification by the applicant’s engineer that reads: “The design improvements shown in this set of plans and calculations conform to the current edition of the East Wenatchee Street Standards. All design variances have been approved by the East Wenatchee Engineer. I approve these plans for construction.” 12.55.030 When Plans are not Required Subject to review, the City may waive plan requirements, wholly or in part, based upon the following criteria: For improvement to existing public streets if each of the following requirements are met: A. No more than 5,000 square feet will be cleared and graded within the right-of- way or easement, and B. The existing street grade does not exceed 10%, and C. The existing street has a uniform cross section, and Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 44 of 81 D. The work does not intercept a stream or wetland or otherwise impact natural surface drainage as set in City Code regarding critical areas, shorelines and surface water; and E. Plans do not include a retention/detention facility within the right-of-way; and F. East Wenatchee standard drawings, submitted with required permits, are sufficient to describe the improvement to be constructed. 12.55.040 Submittal Procedure Plans for proposed street and drainage construction shall be submitted to the Community Development Department as follows: A. The first submittal shall consist of three (3) complete sets of prints together with drainage calculations and other necessary supporting information, and shall be signed and stamped by the applicant’s engineer. The applicant’s engineer must be a registered engineer in the State of Washington. Review fees, when applicable, shall be paid by the applicant before review of the plans by the City commences. B. If corrections are required, the City will return a redlined print showing necessary corrections. When corrections are required, the applicant’s engineer shall return the redlined print with the corrected plans. Plans and reports submitted later than 1 year from the date that the City redlines are returned to the applicant or applicant’s engineer shall be subject to additional hourly review fees in accordance with the East Wenatchee fee schedule. C. Subsequent submittals shall also contain three (3) complete sets of plans and other supporting information, if corrected. When all corrections have been made to the City Engineer’s satisfaction, the original Mylar set of plans will be signed and returned to the applicant’s engineer. The final plans will require stamping and signature of the applicant’s engineer. D. The applicant’s engineer shall provide the City with a good quality reproducible Mylar with the applicant’s registration stamp and signature plus two complete sets of prints of the approved plans and one complete set of other supporting documentation. Where plans are prepared in an electronic format such as AutoCad or another format acceptable by the City, the applicant’s engineer shall also provide copies of the electronic data files to the City. The applicant’s engineer shall also provide a quantity take-off and engineer’s cost estimate of proposed construction when the project is to be secured by some form of performance guarantee. E. Plans will be reviewed by the City according to the date they were submitted. Previously reviewed or approved plans submitted to the City for a revision will be considered a new submittal. Approved plans under construction will be considered a re- submittal and will be reviewed prior to new submittals. 12.55.050 Plan Elements The following plan elements shall be provided on all construction plans: A. Vicinity map Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 45 of 81 Minimum scale is 1”=1000’ showing the location and name of all arterial streets within one mile of the proposed construction, and all other streets in the vicinity of the proposed construction. Shading shall indicate the project area. This map is required on the cover sheet or first sheet of all submittals, if no cover sheet has been used. The vicinity map shall show all arterial streets and major drainage ways. Section, Township, and Range shall also be shown. The minimum size of the vicinity map shall be 10” x 10”. B. Title block A title block is required on every sheet and cover sheet submitted for review and acceptance. The subdivision name and filing number; Planned Development name (if applicable); the type of improvement; name, address, including zip code, and telephone number and name of the consulting engineer; name, address, including zip code, telephone number and name of the contact person at the developer; and sheet number (consecutive, beginning with the cover sheet) shall be included in the title block. The title block shall be located in the extreme lower right hand corner, the right side margin, or along the bottom edge of the sheet. The title block must also have sufficient space to show the nature, date and approval of all revisions. The original date of the plans and any subsequent revisions must be shown in the title block. C. Acceptance block 1. All street construction plans, storm sewer or other drainage improvement construction plans, and privately or publicly maintained storm water detention or retention facility construction plans must show the acceptance signature of the designated representative of the City Engineer. Where there are existing utilities within the right-of-way, an additional acceptance block for each utility shall be included. 2. Plans for traffic control during construction must be accepted prior to issuing construction permits. 3. Plans for construction stormwater pollution prevention must be accepted prior to issuing construction permits. 4. Signing/Striping plans require acceptance prior to issuing construction permits. 5. The acceptance block shall be located in the lower right hand quadrant of the cover sheet. 6. Acceptance block shall be as follows: “These plans have been reviewed by East Wenatchee Street Department and have been accepted for complying with the requirements of East Wenatchee Street Standards. These plans are valid for three years from the date of acceptance. _____________________ _______________ Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 46 of 81 City Engineer Date D. Scale The following scales are the minimum required. More detailed scales will be required where necessary to clearly show details. 1. Plan and profile plans: Horizontal 1"=50', Vertical 1"=5'. 2. Master, preliminary, and final drainage plans; site plans, etc.: from 1"=50' to 1"=100'. E. Seal/signature The seal and signature of the owner's engineer, under whose supervision the plans were prepared, shall be located next to the Acceptance Block on each sheet. F. Utilities The type, size, location and number of all above ground and underground utilities shall be shown. Field verified elevations and locations may be required on the construction plans for all underground utilities which will potentially affect the design or construction. It will be the responsibility of the contractor to verify the existence and location of all underground utilities along their route of work prior to commencing any new construction. Field located utilities not shown on accepted construction plans shall be added to the record (as-built) drawings submitted as a condition of conditional acceptance of the public G. Private improvements 1. Private improvements such as streets, driveways, utilities, etc. shall be clearly shown and labeled as such on each sheet of the construction plans. The note below shall appear on the cover sheet of the construction plans for private improvements: East Wenatchee shall not be responsible for the maintenance of street and appurtenant improvements, including storm drainage structures and pipes, for the following private streets: (list). 2. When a request is made for the City to assume maintenance of any private improvement, it shall be the responsibility of the person(s) making the request to satisfactorily demonstrate that the private improvement is in fact constructed in accordance with the current East Wenatchee Street Standards for City streets. In addition, all necessary right-of-way must be transferred to the City and the street established by the City Council as per RCW. 3. East Wenatchee will not accept maintenance responsibilities for private street improvements associated with land development activities. In no case shall private improvements not constructed in accordance with the applicable design and construction standards and specifications be accepted for maintenance by East Wenatchee. H. Street plan, profile elements and details Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 47 of 81 In addition to the requirements set forth elsewhere in these standards, the following information shall be shown on all street plans submitted for review and approval. 1. Plan View - The plan view shall include, but not be limited to, the following: a. Existing and proposed Property and/or R.O.W. lines, easements and/or tracts and/or irrigation ditch(s). Type and dimension of easement or tract is to be clearly labeled. R.O.W. lines with individual parcel or lot frontages are to be dimensioned. b. Survey lines and stations shall normally be based on centerline of street; other profiles may be included but shall be referenced to centerline stationing. c. Streets and street names. d. North arrow e. Street alignments with 100-foot stationing, reading from west to east/south to north including stationing and dimensions of all street width variations from the typical street section(s). f. All topographic features with right of way limits and sufficient area beyond to resolve questions of setback, slope, drainage, access onto abutting property, and street continuations. A minimum of 100 feet shall be shown on either side of centerline and a minimum of 200 feet shall be shown from the terminus of the street, or such additional terrain as directed by the City Engineer. g. Existing utilities and structures, including, but not limited to: Storm sewer & appurtenances, fence lines & gates, water lines & appurtenances, irrigation, ditches or swales, electric lines & appurtenances, curbs and gutters, sewer lines & appurtenances, pavement limits, telephone lines & appurtenances, bridges or culverts, cable television lines & appurtenances, guardrails, signs, gas lines & appurtenances, etc. h. Station and critical elevation (flow line, invert of pipe, etc.) of all existing and proposed utility or drainage structures. Location of utilities shall be dimensioned horizontally and vertically from street centerline profile grade. i. Storm drainage flow direction arrows, particularly at intersections and all high and low points. j. Match lines and consecutive sheet numbers, beginning with cover sheet. k. Station and elevation of all horizontal curves including PI, PC's, PT's, etc.; high or low point and PI of all vertical curves; existing and proposed, centerline bearings, distances, and complete curve data including superelevation data and pivot point locations. l. Curb return radii, existing and proposed including stations and elevations of all curb returns; mid point elevations, and flow line-flow line intersection elevations and grades. m. Mid-block handicap ramp locations at tee intersections. Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 48 of 81 n. Centerline stations of all non-single family residential driveways and all intersecting streets. o. Survey tie lines to section corners or quarter corners, consistent with that shown on the plat. p. Typical street cross section for all streets, existing or proposed, within and adjacent to the proposed development. These cross sections shall appear on the detail sheet, or if no detail sheet has been used, the first sheet of the submittal showing street design. They shall indicate type of street(s), profile grade design point (centerline, flow-line, top of curb, lip of gutter, etc.), street width, right-of-way, type of curb, gutter and walk, pavement cross slope, pavement thickness, and structural material components of the pavement, base and sub-base, together with specifications for treatment of subgrade and installation of pavement structural members. q. Construction plans for arterial improvements. Any street intersecting an arterial, or any collector intersection requiring signalized traffic control shall include construction and lane details for the new construction and existing facilities a minimum of 150 ft beyond the limits of construction. 2. Profile - The profile shall include, but not be limited to, the following: a. Original ground (dashed) and design grade (heavy, solid). Both grades are to be plainly labeled. b. All design elevations shall be centerline, top of curb, lip of gutter, or flow line (preferred) for 6 in. vertical curb and gutter; or back of walk, or lip of gutter, or flow line (preferred) for combination curb, gutter and walk. The basis of record drawing information shall be the same as the design (both flow line or both top of curb, etc.). Ditch profiles may be required for street sections at the discretion of the City Engineer. c. Stationing continuous for the entire portion of the street shown in the plan view, with the centerline station of all non-single family driveways and all intersecting streets clearly labeled. d. All existing curbs, gutters, sidewalks and pavement adjacent to the proposed design. Basis for existing grades shall be as-built elevations at intervals not to exceed 25 feet. Previously approved designs are not an acceptable means of establishing existing grades. e. Existing and new utilities. Elevation and location of all utilities in the immediate vicinity of the construction shall be shown on the plans. f. Station and elevation of all vertical grade breaks, existing (as-built) and proposed. g. Distance and grade between VPI’s. h. Vertical curves, when necessary, with VPI, VPC, and VPT, high or low point (if applicable) stations and elevations. All vertical curves shall be labeled with length of curve (L) and K=L/A where A is the algebraic difference in slopes, in percent. i. Superelevation data including pivot point locations shall be required and included for all streets with a design speed of 30 miles per hour or higher. Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 49 of 81 j. Profiles for all curb returns (except medians). 3. Details - All details necessary for a complete set of plans that are not covered by reference to the WSDOT Standard Plans such as walls, special drainage elements, major culverts, etc. shall be included in the plans. 4. Standard Plans – The submitted plans shall include copies of all WSDOT Standard Plans referenced within the plans. I. Temporary Erosion Control Plan A temporary erosion/sedimentation control plan, showing the location and control measures intended to minimize the effects of erosion and siltation due to construction operations shall be submitted with the construction plans and shall conform to the requirements of the WSDOT Standard Specifications and the Stormwater Management Manual for Eastern Washington. J. Notes In addition to other notes required in these Standards, the following notes shall appear on the cover sheet of all submittals containing street plans: Standard Plan Notes 1. All materials and workmanship shall be in accordance with the requirements of the most current edition of the State of Washington, Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Street and Bridge Construction and East Wenatchee Street Standards. 2. Catch basins shall be Type 1 or Type 2, WSDOT Standard Plans, with standard, vaned or herringbone frame and grate unless otherwise noted. The outside edge of the catch basin shall be placed at the intersection of the curb and gutter and 0.010’ to 0.015’ below finished grade, or in the gutter line of the rolled edge section. 3. If adequate inspection is not completed and documented before completion of the street construction, it may be necessary for core drilling and testing to be performed to assure an acceptable quality of street. When core drilling is found to be necessary, the applicant will be held responsible for all costs incurred. 4. It will be the applicant’s responsibility to contact all utility companies in order to assure that all lines, pipes, poles and other appurtenances are properly located and their installation is coordinated with the street construction. All utility relocation work shall be at the expense of the applicant and must be in accordance with East Wenatchee Street Standards prior to street acceptance. 5. Culvert pipe shall be galvanized steel or plastic (ADS smooth wall) 12- inch diameter minimum pipe with beveled ends unless otherwise noted. Beveled ends shall match the in-slope in the ditch line or match the slope in a cut or fill section. 6. Buried utilities are shown in their approximate location. The applicant shall have the utilities verified on the ground prior to any construction. 7. Onsite erosion control measures shall be the responsibility of the applicant and be in place prior to construction. Any problems occurring before final Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 50 of 81 acceptance by East Wenatchee and within 18 months thereafter shall be corrected by the applicant. At the end of the 18-month period, or as otherwise directed by the City Engineer, the applicant shall remove all temporary, non-degradable erosion control measures. 8. In accordance with the Department of Ecology Air Quality Standards, the applicant shall be responsible for controlling all fugitive dust that may be generated by the construction project. 9. Any revisions to plans must be made by the applicant’s engineer and approved by the City Engineer prior to any implementation in the field. 10. All pavement markings shall conform to the requirements of the MUTCD. 11. Before striping takes place the applicant shall contact the East Wenatchee Street Department for coordination of the striping. 12. A copy of the approved plans must be on the job site whenever construction is in progress. 13. Slopes shall be stabilized to prevent erosion. In case erosion occurs in ditches, ditch lining is to be provided as requested and specified by the City. 14. Where newly constructed paving meets existing paving, the applicant shall saw cut and overlay and feather new pavement to provide a smooth transition from existing to proposed paving. Application of a thin tack coat of emulsified asphalt shall be applied to insure proper bonding. 15. The completed surface of all courses shall be of uniform texture, smooth, uniform as to crown and grade, and free from defects of all kinds. The completed surface of the wearing course shall not vary more than 1/8 inch from the lower edge of a 10-foot straightedge placed on the surface parallel to the centerline. The transverse slope of the completed surface of the wearing course shall vary not more than 1/4 inch in 10- feet from the rate of transverse slope shown on the plans. 16. Materials sampling and testing shall be at a frequency and magnitude as specified in the Standard Specifications or determined by the City Engineer. A private and independent testing laboratory shall perform testing and sampling. Certified test reports shall be furnished for all tests performed by private testing laboratories. K. Signing and striping Plan Permanent signage and striping shall be complete and in place before any new street is opened to the public. Traffic signal installation and equipment shall conform to the Washington Department of Transportation Standards and Specifications. The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Signal Warrants shall be met for signal installation. All subdivisions, street improvement projects, and/or commercial development must incorporate a separate signage and striping plan in accordance with the following criteria: 1. Submittal - Separate signage and striping plans are to consist of an overall area map noting all specific use areas, such as schools, parks, recreation centers, Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 51 of 81 library, commercial, industrial, etc. The pages following the area map are to be broken down into street segments, for notation of signage and striping details. 2. Sign Warrants - Traffic control devices which are not warranted by MUTCD shall not be installed. When MUTCD guidelines are not applicable for a given case, a traffic engineering study by the owner's engineer will be required. This study will address the existing conditions, safety issues, and the applicable warrants. L. Monuments and benchmarks See EWMC 12.58.040 “Survey Monuments” 12.55.060 General Standards for Subdivision Final Construction Plans The following general standards shall be met for final construction plans. A. All street and storm sewer construction must conform to the East Wenatchee street and stormwater standards current at the time of plan approval. B. All traffic control devices must conform to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. C. Prior to release of collateral by East Wenatchee the developer must present a statement from an engineer registered as a professional engineer in the State of Washington that the project has been completed in substantial compliance with approved plans and specifications and documenting that the engineer has made regular on-site inspections during the course of construction, and the field plans utilized were the same as those approved by East Wenatchee. The engineer shall also state that quality control testing has been undertaken for the project, which testing demonstrates compliance with the plans and specifications approved by East Wenatchee. The developer must also submit the following items prior to release of collateral: 1. “As-built” plans for the improvements must be submitted at the time the letter requesting collateral release is submitted. The “as-built” plans must be clearly labeled as such, and must be signed and dated by a registered professional engineer. They must show any deviations from the approved plans. Release of collateral will not occur if the City Engineer determines deviations are present which have not received prior approval. 2. A letter or letters of acceptance and responsibility for maintenance of the improvements by the appropriate utility company, special district, or town for all utilities and streets. 3. A letter from the appropriate fire authority stating that fire hydrants, where required, are in place in accordance with the approved plans. The letter shall also state that the fire hydrants are operational and, if required by the Fire Marshal provide the results of fire flow tests. 4. For streets under consideration for adoption to the City street system: Quality control test results must be submitted for all phases of the project in accordance with Washington State Department of Transportation's schedule for minimum materials sampling, testing, and inspection as found in the WSDOT Materials Manual. The City Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 52 of 81 Engineer shall review and approve a proposed schedule of testing before commencement of construction Part 7 – Construction Control and Inspection 12.56.010 Basis for Control of the Work A. Work performed in the construction or improvement of City streets, whether by or for a private developer, by City forces, by City Contractor or by private contractor, shall be done in accordance with these Standards and approved plans. IT IS EMPHASIZED THAT NO WORK MAY BE STARTED UNTIL SUCH PLANS ARE APPROVED. Any revision to such plans shall be approved by the City Engineer before being implemented. B. The City Engineer will have authority to enforce the Standards as well as other referenced or pertinent specifications. C. Provisions of Section 1-05 of the WSDOT Standard Specifications shall apply, with the term “Engineer” therein construed to be the City Engineer as defined in these Standards. D. Unless otherwise approved or directed, all construction work shall be done in accordance with the WSDOT Standard Specifications. E. Prior to beginning construction activities within existing right-of-way, a permit to perform work in the right of way shall be secured. Restoration sureties may be required by the City Engineer in the manner provided for in EWMC 12.50.110 of these Standards. 12.56.020 Hours of Work Unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer prior to beginning construction, the normal work hours for construction are as follows: Monday through Friday 6:00 am to 7:00 pm Saturday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 53 of 81 12.56.030 Subdivision, Commercial and Right-of-Way Development Inspection A. The City Engineer will appoint such personnel as necessary to inspect the work on public street and drainage projects undertaken by the City and on all access permits, and they will exercise such authority as the City Engineer may delegate. On all other projects including all subdivision construction work and improvements on unopened City right-of-way, the applicant’s Engineer shall be responsible for all inspections outlined in this section. B. Failure to comply with the provisions of these Standards may result in stop work orders, removal of work accomplished, or other penalties as established by law. 12.56.040 Certification of Inspections and Testing For all street and drainage work, other than that performed by the City on City street and drainage projects and access permits, the City requires the applicant to engage the services of a professional engineer to document and certify all inspections and testing during the construction process. It is also the responsibility of the applicant and their engineer to provide the day-to-day inspection of such work, perform such inspections and testing of materials and their placement as may be required, and to certify all such inspections and testing including compliance with the approved plans and these Standards. A daily activity diary shall be kept by the applicant’s engineer or his/her designee for all days that there is street or drainage work performed on the site. Copies of all test records, inspection records and the daily diary shall be furnished to the City Engineer on a weekly basis. At the time of each of the inspections as set forth in EWMC 12.56.050, the City Engineer or his/her designee will visit the project site to review the work related to the required inspection. Such site visits do not relieve the applicant, the contractor or the applicant’s engineer of any responsibilities for performing all work in accordance with the approved plans and these Standards. The City Engineer or his/her designee may also visit the project site from time to time to monitor the overall progress of the project. 12.56.050 Inspection and Notification Requirements A. On all street construction by subdivision ordinance and work performed within the City right-of-way, inspection of the work will be done by the applicant’s engineer or his/her designees under the overall authority of the City Engineer. Unless otherwise instructed by the City Engineer, the inspections will be made by and certified by the applicant’s engineer as follows: Inspection #1. Temporary sedimentation and erosion control in accordance with approved plans. Inspection #2. Underground storm drainage, at the stage that trenching and placing of pipe are completed but prior to cover. If the scope of the project is such that there is more than one trenching, placing and covering is required, each such sequence shall be inspected separately. Inspection #3. Underground utilities within the right-of-way, including sewers and storm drainage, shall be inspected during backfilling for compliance with the Standard Specifications and the requirements of the utility permit issued in conformance with the East Wenatchee “Accommodation of Utilities Within City Street Right-of-Way”. Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 54 of 81 Inspection #4. General roadway at the stage that the subgrade has been completed. If the scope of the project is such that the subgrade is completed in stages and is ready for surfacing materials, each such stage shall be inspected separately. Inspection #5. General roadway at the stage that the gravel base has been placed and compacted and the curbing, if required, has been formed. If the scope of the project is such that the gravel base is completed in stages and is ready for additional surfacing materials, and the curbing, if required, has been formed for that section, each such stage shall be inspected separately. Inspection #6. General roadway at the stage that crushed surfacing top course has been placed and compacted. Inspection #7. General roadway, at the beginning of paving. Inspection #8. Overall roadway, final, after paving, monument inspection, cleaning of drainage systems, and all necessary clean up. Structural Inspections. Structural inspections shall be at critical stages of foundation, placement and assembly of components and final completion and tests, as directed by the City Engineer. B. The City shall be notified not less than three (3) working days before construction is started. The applicant is responsible for scheduling a pre-construction conference with the City. Other jurisdictions, the applicant’s engineer, the applicant’s contractor, utility companies, subcontractors and other necessary parties to the project shall be present at the preconstruction conference. C. The applicant or the applicant’s engineer shall notify the City Engineer’s office at least one working day in advance of the beginning of each required inspection. Failure to comply with inspection requirements may necessitate appropriate or additional testing and certification as directed by the City Engineer. Costs of such testing and certification shall be borne by the contractor, and for subdivision streets, it shall be the developer. At the time that such action is directed by the City Engineer, no further work will be permitted on the street or subdivision until all tests have been completed and all corrections have been made to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. D. If the contractor believes that the inspection sequence indicated above does not fit the requirements of a particular project, he/she should make a request to the City Engineer in sufficient time to permit revision to the inspection schedule. 12.56.060 Materials Sampling and Testing Materials sampling and testing shall be at the frequency and magnitude as set forth in the WSDOT Construction Manual. In the case of plat streets, testing and sampling shall be performed by a private testing laboratory. Certified test reports shall be furnished for all tests performed by private testing laboratories. 12.56.070 Traffic Control A. The applicant or their contractor shall provide, place and maintain all Washington certified flaggers, flagger protective apparel, barricades, lights, standard signs, cones Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 55 of 81 and other devices, equipment, and personnel necessary for the protection of the public and maintenance of traffic through the limits of the project at the applicant’s expense. If the City finds an unsafe condition, the applicant, contractor, and applicant’s engineer, if warranted, shall be notified and shall be required to correct the situation immediately. In some circumstances involving an immediate hazard to public safety, the City may make the appropriate corrections. The applicant shall be responsible for all costs incurred by the City. B. In addition to the requirements contained in the Standard Specifications, the following will be required: 1. The applicant shall maintain at least one-way traffic through the limits of construction at all times and shall open the street to two-way traffic during periods when actual work is not in progress. 2. Access to side streets and private driveways shall be maintained at all times unless otherwise authorized by the City Engineer. 3. The applicant or his/her contractor shall coordinate with the US Postal Service when construction requires mailboxes to be relocated or rearranged. 4. When it becomes necessary to restrict access to private driveways for construction purposes, as approved by the City Engineer, the applicant shall inform affected residents at least 24 hours in advance and minimize inconvenience to residents of the area. 5. When temporary street closures cannot be avoided and is approved by the City Engineer, the contractor shall post “To Be Closed (insert dates)” signs a minimum of five days prior to the closing. The types and locations of the signs shall be shown on a detour plan. A detour plan must be prepared and submitted to the City Engineer at least ten working days in advance of the proposed closure, and be approved prior to closing any City street. In addition, the contractor must notify, in writing, local fire, school, law enforcement authorities, postal service and any other affected persons as directed by the City Engineer at least five days prior to the closing. 6. If the construction of a proposed development is determined by the City Engineer to require special routing of large trucks or heavy construction equipment to prevent impacts to surrounding streets, residences or business, the contractor shall be required to develop and use an approved haul route and enter into a haul street agreement, to mitigate impacts identified during environmental review in accordance with RCW 43.21C the State Environmental Policy Act, establishing restoration procedures and work to be performed by the contractor upon completion of the haul operation. When required, the haul route plan must be prepared and submitted to the City Engineer and approved prior to beginning or continuing construction. The haul route plan shall address routing, hours of operation, signing, flagging and daily maintenance. If the contractor’s equipment or suppliers fail to use the designated haul route, the City Engineer may prohibit or limit further work on the development until such time as the requirements of the haul route are complied with. Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 56 of 81 12.56.080 City Forces and City Contract Street Inspection Street construction performed by City forces or by contract for the City will be inspected under supervision of the City Engineer. 12.56.090 Utilities A. Existing utilities must be protected from damage by the contractor. B. Contractors shall utilize the One-Call Center service for the location of utilities a minimum of 48 hours in advance of any construction. C. The contractor shall obtain separate access or utility permits from the City before undertaking any construction work within the existing City right-of-way adjacent to the project. Restoration sureties may be required by the City Engineer in the manner provided for in EWMC 12.50.110 of these Standards. 12.56.100 Posting of Site For all new major subdivision work and planned developments, the applicant shall post one or more signs showing the name of the subdivision or development, and the name or business name of the applicant , the applicant’s engineer and the prime contractor along with a contact telephone number for each. The signs shall show the names and telephone numbers in suitably contrasting text not less than 2 inches in height. The signs shall be placed at the access point(s) from the City street to the new development and not more than 25 feet from the near edge of the City street. 12.56.110 Final Acceptance Upon completion of all work, the applicant shall request acceptance by the East Wenatchee Engineer. As part of the acceptance process, the City Engineer shall review all documents including test reports, inspection certifications, daily diaries, and any notes made by the City Engineer or his/her designee during all site visits. The City Engineer, the applicant and the applicant’s engineer shall conduct an on-site review of the project to ascertain the level of completeness of the project including cleanup. If the City Engineer is satisfied that the project has been completed in conformance with the approved plans, these Standards, and all other requirements that may have been imposed by means of approved change orders, he/she shall provide the applicant with a written acceptance. Part 8 – Roadside Features 12.57.010 Retaining Walls A. General Design Requirements Retaining walls on public streets shall be designed and constructed to meet the minimum requirements of the AASHTO Bridge Specifications. Retaining walls with a height of four (4) feet or greater and all retaining walls with a surcharge shall be designed by a registered civil engineer licensed in the State of Washington, and shall be submitted by the applicant for approval by the City Engineer. B. Segmental or modular Walls (Mortarless concrete block walls) and rockery walls Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 57 of 81 Mortarless concrete block walls shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the manufacturer’s design and construction recommendations. For all such walls the manufacturer’s design details and recommendations shall be furnished to the City Engineer for approval. Rockery walls shall be designed by a registered civil engineer licensed in the State of Washington. 12.57.020 Side Slopes A. Side slopes shall generally be constructed no steeper than 2 to 1 on both fill slopes and cut slope, however, side slopes on private streets may be a steep as 1-3/4 to 1. Steeper slopes may be approved by the City Engineer upon showing that steeper slopes, based on soils analysis, will be stable. B. Side slopes shall be stabilized by grass sod, hydroseeding, or by planting or surfacing materials acceptable to the City Engineer. Hydro seeding mix shall be submitted to the City for approval prior to application. Certification of application rates and methods shall be provided. A Maintenance Performance Bond shall be provide until such time as the vegetation has been established to the satisfaction of the City. C. Side slopes may also require flattening to accommodate utility placement. D. Cut slopes may require terracing depending upon the total slope height and the nature of the material being cut. Cut slopes higher than 15 feet will require a soils analysis to determine if terracing will be required. E. Side slopes and on-site grading shall comply with East Wenatchee Municipal Code Grading and Excavation Standards. 12.57.030 Mailboxes Mailbox type and location require approval of the Postal Service (USPS). Coordination with the local postmaster, early in the project design process, is important. Individual and cluster mailboxes shall: A. Be approved by the USPS, and B. Have break-away designed support unless located a minimum of 18 inches behind a curb or located beyond the clear zone as set forth in EWMC 12.57.080, and C. Be constructed in accordance with WSDOT Standard Plans, provided however, that the vertical supports shall be located a minimum of two (2) feet back of the ditch centerline on all ditch sections. USPS requires installation of cluster box units (CBU) to serve four or more addresses. Specific requirements can be obtained from the local postmaster. Where USPS requires Neighborhood Delivery and Collection Box Units (NDCBU), they shall be located as required by USPS. Turnouts for mail delivery vehicles shall be installed to serve CBU’s and NDCBU’s located along arterial or collector streets, or any street with a posted speed of 35 mph or above. Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 58 of 81 12.57.040 Survey Monuments A. All existing survey control monuments which are disturbed, lost, or destroyed during construction shall be replaced by a registered surveyor at the expense of the developer. All permits to remove, destroy or replace monuments shall be filed with the State Department of Natural Resources pursuant to Washington Administrative Code. B. Any “aliquot corner” (section corner, quarter corner, etc.), as described in the Public Land Survey System, shall be monumented per Washington State Statutes and utilize the monumentation standard shown in Figure 8-2. If such a corner falls within concrete or asphalt, a monument case and cover as shown in Figure 8-3 shall be installed to protect and provide access to said corner. C. Survey control monuments shall be placed or replaced in accordance with recognized good practice of land surveying, and in conformance with all applicable state and local regulations. D. Survey monuments shall be placed at all exterior boundary corners of plats and on all lot corners and shall consist of a one- inch galvanized pipe or one-half inch reinforcing bar with identifying cap attached. Pipe or reinforcing bar must be a minimum of two (2) feet in length. E. Survey monuments are required at all street intersections, points of horizontal curvature (PC’s), points of horizontal tangency (PT’s), centers of cul-de-sacs and other appropriate locations as determined necessary by the City. Monuments at PC’s and PT’s may be eliminated and replaced with a monument at the Point of Intersection (PI), if the PI falls within the paved street surface. See Figure 8-1 for street survey monuments. No monumentation is required for unpaved streets except at the intersection with a paved street. F. All paved street monumentation shall comply with Figures 8-1, 8-2 and 8-3 in Part 11 of these Standards. All monuments shall be installed at the applicant’s expense. A monument as required above shall be placed in paved streets at all points of curves, points of tangent, intersections and as needed for inter-visibility and at the intersection of street centerlines and at the center of cul-de-sacs within plat boundaries. No monumentation is required for unpaved streets except at the intersection with a paved street. G. A signed and sealed statement from the applicant’s land surveyor that all monuments and corners indicated on the subdivision plat have been set and are in good condition will be required before a final approval of the street can be made. H. Record of the monumentation shall be made in accordance with the Survey Recording Act. 12.57.050 Barricades Temporary and permanent barricades shall be installed by the applicant or their contractor and shall conform to the standards described in Section 6C-8 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and these standards. Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 59 of 81 A. Type I or Type II barricades may be used when traffic is maintained through the area being constructed or reconstructed. They may be used singly or in groups to mark a specific hazard or they may be used in a series for channelizing traffic. B. Type III barricades may be used when streets and/or proposed future streets are closed to traffic. Type III barricades may extend completely across a street and its shoulder (as a fence) or from curb to curb. Where provision must be made for access of equipment and authorized vehicles, the Type III barricades may be provided with movable sections that can be closed when work is not in progress, or with indirect openings that will discourage public entry. Where job site access is provided through Type III barricades, the developer/contractor shall assure proper closure at the end of each working day. C. In the general case, Type III permanent barricades shall be installed to close arterial streets or other through streets hazardous to traffic. They shall also be used to close off lanes where tapers are not sufficiently delineated. D. Type I barricades may be used at the end of a local access street terminating abruptly without a cul-de-sac bulb. Each such barricade shall be used together with an end-of-street marker. E. Signs may be erected on barricades, particularly those of fixed type. The STREET CLOSED and detour arrow signs, and the large arrow warning signs can be mounted effectively on or above the barricade that closes the street. F. For nighttime use, it is desirable to add flashing warning lights when barricades are used singly and steady-burn lights when barricades are used in series for channelization. 12.57.060 Bollards When necessary to deny motor vehicle access to an easement, tract or trail, except for maintenance or emergency vehicles, the point of access shall be closed by a line of bollards. These shall include one or more fixed bollards on each side of the traveled way and removable, locking bollards across the traveled way. Spacing shall provide one bollard on centerline of the trail and the other bollards spaced at minimum of 50 inches on center on trails 10 feet wide or less. Spacing of 60 inches on center on trails wider than 10 feet. Bollard design shall be in accordance with WSDOT Standard Plans H-13 or H-13a or other design acceptable to the Engineer. No fire apparatus access streets shall be blocked in this manner without concurrence of the Fire Marshall. Bollards shall be located at least 10 feet laterally from the paved edge of street. 12.57.070 Guardrail A. Evaluation of embankments for guardrail installations shall be in accordance with Chapter 710 of the WSDOT Design Manual or the AASHTO Roadside Design Guide. B. Guardrail installations shall conform to WSDOT Standard Plan, Beam Guardrail Type 1 and Guardrail Placement. End anchors shall conform to WSDOT Standard Plan, Beam Guardrail Anchor Type 1. Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 60 of 81 12.57.080 Roadside Obstacles A. WSDOT Clear Zone distances as described in Chapter 700 of the WSDOT Design Manual, shall be used as a guide for evaluation and placement of roadside features within the City right-of-way. B. In general, existing or new roadside features which could present a hazard to the public should be placed outside of clear zone areas unless justified to the City Engineer’s satisfaction by suitable engineering studies considering traffic safety, or where shielded by a barrier, placed in an area normally inaccessible to vehicles or utilize a break-away design. C. Locations of poles and other above-ground appurtances shall be compatible with driveways, intersections and other street features (i.e., they shall not interfere with sight distance, street signing, traffic signals, culverts, etc.). To the greatest extent possible, installation of poles and other above ground appurtenances will not be permitted in sidewalks or walkways. D. Costs of relocating poles or obstacles to achieve these standards are the responsibility of the developer. This is not intended to prevent the developer from making financial arrangements with the appropriate utility or other owner of the obstacle to accomplish removal of the pole or obstacle. 12.57.090 Medians Where required for traffic control or landscape planters, medians shall be in addition to, not part of the specified street width. Medians shall be designed so as not to limit turning radii or sight distance at intersections. Median edges may be either standard curb or shoulder and ditch. Medians with shoulder and ditch edges shall be a minimum four (4) feet in width. Medians may be grassed, landscaped, or surfaced with aggregate or pavement. Curbed medians shall require an additional two (2) feet of street width on each side to accommodate vehicle shy distance. 12.57.100 Street Illumination Street illumination is required, the following provisions shall apply: A. Street lighting system designs are to be prepared by a licensed engineer experienced with lighting design. Calculations should include illuminaire spacing, illumination levels, line losses, power sources and other necessary details for the electrical and physical installation of the street lighting system. B. The following illumination levels shall be met based on the urban street classification: Urban Classification Horizontal Foot Candles Principal Arterials 1.5 FC Minor and Collector Arterials 1.0 FC Local Commercial/Industrial 1.0 FC Local Access At intersections or street ends Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 61 of 81 C. Other Considerations 1. All street lights shall be on 240 volt, single phase systems. The exact location of the power source should be indicated together with the remaining capacity of that circuit. System continuity and extension should be considered. 2. Contractor cabinets equipped with electrical meters, time clocks, circuit breakers, and other required components are required on commercial installations of five or more street lights. 3. All street lighting, wiring, and service connectors shall be located underground except in residential areas where existing power distribution poles exist. 4. Particular attention shall be given to locating luminaries near intersections, at all street ends and at pedestrian, bicycle, and/or equestrian crossings. 5. Mounting height shall be a maximum of thirty (30) feet for all luminaries. 6. In lieu of a street light, at the end of the cul-de-sac, permanent driveway pedestal lighting provided by all lots accessing the cul-de-sac may be substituted, provided that it is noted on the face of the plat. 7. Street lighting shall meet the Douglas County PUD (DCPUD) standards for non-metered lights. These standards include 150w, 200w, or 400w HPS fixtures, for un-metered services. DCPUD shall take over ownership of un-metered lights and wires. The applicant/developer shall be responsible for charges for connection of the street lights to the transformer or hand hole. Refer to DCPUD Standard Details A-01 and A- 02. 12.57.110 Landscaping Landscaping requirements including landscaping plans are contained in EWMC 17.72. “Landscaping Standards”. 12.57.120 Street Permanent Signing and Pavement Markings Unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer, the City shall install and be reimbursed by the developer for the installation of all necessary street name signs, warning signs and regulatory signs. The City will assume maintenance of all signs after installation, except for signs on private streets. All signs must be installed prior to issuance of any building permits and opening of streets for use. All signing shall be in accordance with MUTCD. The City shall install street striping and be reimbursed by the developer for such work prior to final plat approval. Street striping, buttoning or other traffic delineators shall be prior to opening the streets for use. Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 62 of 81 Part 9 – Primitive Streets - Unopened City Right of Way 12.58.010 General Primitive streets or unopened public street rights-of-way not developed to the minimum design standard are not considered adequate for new construction and development activities. These development activities shall require improvements to the design as detailed herein and in previous sections. Costs will be borne by the applicant proposing construction or development. Throughout the City there may be unopened public street rights-of-way that have not been maintained, improved or officially opened and established as City streets by the City or vacated by the City. There may be persons wishing to utilize unopened City right-of-way for access to private property. 12.58.020 Permits Required A. A permit is required to improve City right-of-way for street purposes. A right of way permit application, on forms provided by the City Engineer, shall be approved prior to the improvement of a primitive street and or unopened right-of-way. 1. Right of Way Permit: A Right-of-Way permit shall be required for opening or improving a public right-of-way. Improvements meeting the street standards as set forth in EWMC 12.53 shall be constructed following the approval of the application and plans by the City Engineer. Streets meeting the private street standards shall not be eligible for designation as a City public street 2. Requirements a. The street section shall meet the requirements for private streets as set forth in EWMC 12.53. If more than 16 lots, parcels or tracts are to be served, the street must be designed to public street standards. If the width of the unopened right-of way and the terrain prevent the proposed street from meeting the public street standards, the permit shall be denied. b. If the street is to be proposed for establishment as a City street, the applicant shall pay for the purchase and installation of all signing required by the City. Subsequent to the installation and establishment as a City street, signing will be maintained by the City. c. The City Engineer shall review for approval plans of the required improvements necessary for designation as a public street. Upon completion of necessary improvement, the City Engineer shall indicate approval on the permit application and make the appropriate notification to the City Council. The City Council shall conduct a public hearing and declare the street established by resolution for public purpose. Upon establishment by the City Council, they will enter the appropriate information into the official City records. d. The permit application shall include: 1. A legal description of the lot(s), tract(s) or parcel(s) to be served by the permit. Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 63 of 81 2. A statement regarding the purpose of access to subject lot(s), tract(s) or parcel(s). 3. Proof of appropriate subdivision ordinance approval or, if exempt from platting, an assessor’s map showing the parcels served. 4. If there is no official street name, three choices for street name shall be submitted for approval at the time of permit application submittal. 5. Two sets of engineered street and drainage plans for the planned improvements as per East Wenatchee Street Standards, including a vicinity map. B. Additional Requirements 1. Detailed engineering and drainage plans will be required by the City Engineer. Cost for the development and preparation of such plans shall be borne by the permit applicant. When required, such plans shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of these Standards. 2. The applicant shall cause the right-of-way to be surveyed by a licensed land surveyor at the applicant’s expense to adequately define the limits of the unopened right-of-way. Such survey shall be recorded in accordance with the Survey Recording Act. 3. An applicant shall be required to deed additional right-of way across property under his/her authority when necessary to fulfill the minimum street right of way as required by these Standards. 4. An applicant shall provide certification that all owners of the property abutting on each side of the unopened right-of-way have been provided written notification of the permit application. Any objections of such property owners shall be stated along with the manner in which the applicant proposed to resolve said objections. 5. Restoration sureties may be required by the City Engineer in the manner provided for in EWMC 12.50.110 of these Standards. Part 10 - TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS 12.59.010 Purpose. It is the purpose of this chapter to outline the minimum content of a traffic impact analysis. A traffic impact analysis responds to a wide variety of issues, varying with the type of development, location of the proposed project, and existing traffic patterns. There are a number of issues that are incorporated into a traffic impact analysis to ensure an efficient and comprehensive review of the impacts associated with a development proposal. 12.59.020 Applicability. A. A traffic impact analysis shall be submitted with a development permit application when it is determined by the city engineer that a development meets any of the following: 1. Generates 20 peak hourly trips or 200 average daily trips; Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 64 of 81 2. Significantly affects or exceeds the current or projected level of service of the roadway system adjacent to the development; or 3. The proposal would affect existing traffic problems in the local area of the project such as an area with a high accident ratio, confusing intersection, or other problems identified by the city engineer; or 4. A traffic impact analysis may also be required by the city engineer when it is determined that a development proposal may significantly impact adjacent areas. B. Traffic impact analyses shall be prepared by a qualified engineer approved by the city engineer. 12.59.030 Organization and content. A traffic impact analysis shall contain the following information: A. Introduction and Summary. 1. Purpose of report and study objectives; 2. Executive summary: a. Site location and study area, b. Development description, c. Principal findings, d. Conclusions, e. Recommendations and proposed mitigation measures. B. Proposed development and summary of the development proposal, including the following: 1. Land use and intensity; 2. Location; 3. Site plan; 4. Zoning; 5. Phasing and timing. C. Area conditions including the following: 1. Study area: a. Area of influence; b. Area of significant traffic impact. 2. Study area and land use: a. Existing land uses; b. Existing zoning; c. Anticipated future development. 3. Site accessibility: a. Existing and future area roadway system; b. Traffic volumes and conditions; c. Transit service; Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 65 of 81 d. Existing relevant transportation system management programs; e. Other issues as determined by the city engineer and director D. Projected Traffic. 1. Site traffic for each horizon year: a. Trip generation; b. Trip distribution; c. Modal split; d. Trip assignment. 2. Through traffic (each horizon year): a. Method of projection; b. Non-site traffic in study area including the method of projections, trip generation, trip distribution, modal split, and trip assignment; c. Through traffic; d. Estimated volumes. 3. Total traffic (each horizon year). E. Traffic analysis including the following: 1. Site access; 2. Capacity and level of service; 3. Traffic safety; 4. Traffic signals; 5. Site circulation and parking. F. Improvement Analysis. 1. Improvements to accommodate base traffic; 2. Additional improvements to accommodate site traffic; 3. Alternative improvements; 4. Status of improvements already funded, programmed, or planned; 5. Evaluation. G. Findings. 1. Site accessibility; 2. Traffic impacts; 3. Need for any improvements and financing plan; 4. Compliance with applicable codes. H. Recommendations and Proposed Mitigation. 1. Site access/circulation plan; 2. Roadway improvements including on-site, off-site and a phasing plan when appropriate; 3. Transportation system management actions including off-site, on-site and operational. I. Conclusions. Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 66 of 81 PART 11 –FIGURES 12.060.010 List of Figures Figure 3-7a Urban Local Access Street Section, AADT Under 200 Figure 3-7b Urban Local Access Street Section, AADT 200 and Over Figure 3-8 Urban Collector & Arterial Street Section Figure 3-9 Cul-de-Sac Details Figure 3-10 Underground Utility Locations – Curbed Street Figure 3-11 Underground Utility Locations – Shouldered Street Figure 3-12 Pavement Repair Section Figure 4-1 Driveways and Access Easements Figure 4-2 Access Easement Turnarounds Figure 4-3 Access Easement Figure 8-1 Survey Monument in Street Figure 8-2 Survey Monument 2 Figure 8-3 Survey Monument 3 Figure DCPUD A-01 Light Standard Detail Figure DCPUD A-02 Lighting System Service Entrance Disconnect Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 67 of 81 Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 68 of 81 Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 69 of 81 Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 70 of 81 Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 71 of 81 Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 72 of 81 Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 73 of 81 Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 74 of 81 Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 75 of 81 Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 76 of 81 Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 77 of 81 Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 78 of 81 Note: Change “Douglas County Engineer” to “East Wenatchee City Engineer” Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 79 of 81 Note: Change “Douglas County Engineer” to “East Wenatchee City Engineer” Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 80 of 81 Ordinance 2010-09 (PC Draft 2010_0601) Exhibit B Page 81 of 81