HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 314RESOLUTION NO. 314
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEDINA,
WASHINGTON REGARDING A PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE AND
ASSOCIATED OPTIONS FOR THE SR-520 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AND
HOV PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Washington State Transportation commission adopted
resolution 596 of September 16, 1999, endorsing the Translake Washington
Study Committee recommendations and directed the Washington State
Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to proceed with an environmental impact
study scoping effort focused on the SR-520 corridor and
WHEREAS, there is a desire by the State of Washington and the City of
Medina to create an environment of cooperation and agreement in which
agreement is reached relative to the design of a proposed SR-520 facility and
related transportation improvements, and
WHEREAS, the Medina City Council by Resolution No. 270, dated
December 13, 1999 and Position Statement, dated December 13, 2004,
identifying community mitigation for any proposed SR-520 solution,
• WHEREAS, any project within the SR-520 corridor must provide
measurable congestion relief to the regional transportation system, and
WHEREAS, the City of Medina supports the SR-520 corridor Bridge
Replacement and HOV Project to enhance regional transportation mobility and
assure mitigation and enhancement of the SR-520 corridor in and through
Medina and its adjacent communities, and
WHEREAS, the City of Medina would like to share its project
recommendations and expectations with those also involved in identifying a
preferred alternative for the SR-520 Bridge Replacement and HOV Project,
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City of Medina supports the following project alternative and
options:
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A. 6 Lane Alternative (two general purpose lanes plus an HOV lanes in each
• direction) such that the project is constructed with pontoons sized to carry
future high -capacity transit.
B. Construction of the eastside bicycle/pedestrian path along the north of the
highway.
C. Retain the Evergreen Point freeway transit stop for current and future
service.
D. Provide direct transit access at 108t" Ave. NE to the S. Kirkland Park and
Ride.
Section 2. The general project requirements for the SR-520 Bridge Replacement
and HOV Project should include the following elements:
1. Lids
• 3 Lids, 92nd Ave. NE; 84t" Ave. NE; Evergreen Point Road
• Maximum length possible not requiring mechanical ventilation or fire
suppression — minimum 500' long.
• Designed per community input for low intensity use and natural park-
like appearance.
2. Sound Walls/ Noise
• Continuous Sound Walls from the Eastside landing to Bellevue
Way (except where lidded)
• • Design Sound Walls for maximum noise reduction benefit;
cantilevered walls for uphill sound suppression.
• Use of "Quiet Pavement" surface throughout Points communities.
• Sound buffering within the lids to prevent "trumpeting the noise."
3. Transit Stops
• Maintain Transit Stops at 92nd Ave. NE and Evergreen Point Road
4. Environmental
• Avoid negative impacts to sensitive areas, including Nature
Preserves. If avoidance is not possible, provide full mitigation
5. Construction Period
• Minimize all construction impacts without unreasonably extending
completion of construction.
• Provide reasonable access for residents to their homes during
construction.
6. General Design
• Regional trail/bike path to be located on the north side for SR-520.
• Provide owners of property identified for partial acquisition with
• option to sell entire property to WSDOT at fair market value.
• The object of any interchange modification is to minimize cut
through traffic, carpool lane cheaters, and traffic back ups on local
access routes.
• Equitable mitigation on both sides of the lake.
PASSED BY THE MEDINA CITY COUNCIL ON THE 9th DAY OF
OCTOBER 2006, AND SIGNED IN AUTHENTICATION OF SUCH
PASSAGE ON THE SAME DAY.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
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R chel Baker
Cy Clerk
Filed with the Clerk:
Passed by the City Council: 10/9/2006
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APPROVED:
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Miles R. Adam
Mayor
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