Agenda Item - 2023-10-03 - Number 08.1 - WO 333, Lakeview Boulevard Street and Drainage Improvement Project 8.1
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Subject: Lakeview Boulevard Street and Drainage Improvements Project (WO 333).
Meeting Date: October 3, 2023 Staff Member: Stefan Broadus, PE
Assistant City Engineer
Report Date: September 22, 2023
Heike Shipton, PE
Senior Associate Engineer
Erica Rooney, PE
Public Works Director/City Engineer
Department: Engineering
Action Required Advisory Board/Commission Recommendation
❑X Motion ❑ Approval
❑ Public Hearing ❑ Denial
❑ Ordinance ❑ None Forwarded
❑ Resolution ❑X Not Applicable
❑ Information Only Comments:
❑X Council Direction
❑ Consent Agenda
Staff Recommendation: Staff is seeking approval to proceed with the proposed design for
the improvements of Lakeview Blvd.
Recommended Language for Motion: Move to direct staff to proceed with final design of the
Lakeview Blvd Street and Drainage Improvements Project.
Project/ Issue Relates To:
Issue before Council (Highlight Policy Question):
❑X Council Goals/Priorities ❑X Adopted Master Plan(s) ❑Not Applicable
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Lakeview Boulevard Street and Drainage Improvements Project (Work Order 333) is funded
under the current Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The project limits are from South Shore Blvd.
to Iron Mountain Blvd.
The project goals are to improve stormwater conveyance and quality, pavement condition, and
pedestrian facilities. The project team has completed the preliminary design phase including a
robust public engagement effort. This report provides more detail on that process including
results of the community outreach, the design work performed, and staff recommendations.
BACKGROUND
The FY 2021/22 to 2026/27 Capital Improvement Plan showed this project being funded in fiscal
years 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26. On January 7th, 2022, the City Council allocated $2.8M of
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to this project. The project is now shown in the
current CIP (FY 2023/24 to 2028/29) for fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25.
Lakeview Blvd is classified as a Neighborhood Collector within the City of Lake Oswego's 2014
Transportation System Plan. It carries approximately 3,000 average daily traffic (ADT), and is
situated between residential homes and a railroad line that bisects the city. The majority of
traffic is considered residential through traffic. The total length of this stretch of Lakeview Blvd
is approximately 1.15 miles and starts where Lakeview Blvd meets South Shore Blvd and ends at
the roundabout at the intersection with Iron Mountain Blvd.
The current surface pavement condition is good as a 2-inch inlay was placed in 2019. However,
the structure beneath the surface is poor and requires reconstruction. This was an intentional
approach in anticipation of traffic diversion during the major Boones Ferry Road Project work,
and to provide relief from the failing pavement while waiting for the full capital project that
was anticipated about 5 years later.
The southwestern portion of the project along Lakeview Blvd has an uneven shoulder walkway
on the north side west of the Goodin Easement at 3050 Lakeview Blvd. There is very minimal to
no shoulder space east of the Goodin Easement to the roundabout. Parking along Lakeview
Blvd. can be challenging during the summer months when the Lake Grove Swim Park is open,
and throughout the year when contractor traffic frequently blocks the shoulder.
DISCUSSION
Project Development
Projects identified in the TSP are not typically detailed adequately to move straight into final
design. Field survey, alternatives analysis, and public engagement are often necessary to
determine what is the best approach for implementing any improvements. Therefore, the first
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step of the project development process was to engage with the public during the preliminary
design phase.
Public Outreach Process
Staff held a public outreach meeting on June 13th to gather input and concerns regarding the
proposed project. Major themes of feedback received were safety in the curved section
between Summit Drive and Iron Mountain Blvd, pedestrian facilities, stormwater conveyance,
and parking. Balancing the need for improvements with constraints and funding, staff
developed design alternatives which were presented at a second neighborhood meeting on
September 19t". The audience was generally supportive of the design concepts, but there was
disappointment that a sidewalk through the curved section was not proposed. Staff described
the various options that were evaluated and all the reasons they were found to be infeasible.
Several residents requested that Lakeview Blvd. be converted into a one-way road. The
eliminated travel lane could possibly be repurposed to allow room for a bike lane and a
sidewalk. This approach works well when there are convenient alternatives, such as in a grid
roadway system. While this concept does help achieve one of the project goals, it comes with
many concerns. Converting Lakeview Blvd. to a one-way street would add significant additional
traffic to adjacent roads (such as Upper Drive, Bryant Road, Lake Grove Ave, and South Shore
Blvd). Additionally, this conversion would add delay to nearby signalized intersections as well as
add time for many local trips, including those from emergency response. Aside from the
transportation impacts, there is also an associated environmental impact that needs to be
considered. For these reasons, staff are not recommending converting Lakeview Blvd. to a
one-way road.
There was also community feedback suggesting other measures to complete the sidewalk from
the Goodin Easement to the Iron Mountain roundabout. This included the use of retaining walls
on the north/west side and/or a cantilevered sidewalk above the steep slope on the east side.
There are several constraints in this area that make either of these approaches highly infeasible
including an estimated cost exceeding the total project budget for just the sidewalk, significant
relocation of overhead utilities, the required removal of several mature trees, and the
steepening of private driveways, amongst others. For these reasons, staff is not recommending
constructing a sidewalk through this area.
Proposed Design for Lakeview Blvd
Based on the community feedback and engineering analysis, staff developed a design concept
that keeps all currently available parking spaces along Lakeview Blvd., constructs an ADA
compliant sidewalk between South Shore Blvd and the Goodin Easements, introduces a
crosswalk at the swim park, provides a complete stormwater management system, and
reconstructs the roadway.
While the ideal solution of a full sidewalk through the curved section was found to be
infeasible, the design team is proposing some smaller scale solutions that can improve the
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current conditions.These include trimming vegetation, removal of roadside hazards, and
adding signage and pavement markings.
FISCAL IMPACT
The current CIP shows this project in the Street Fund for$1,000,000 in FY 2023-24 and for
$5,500,000 in FY 2024-25. It is also shown in the Storm Fund for$500,000 in FY 2023-24 and
$1,000,000 in FY 2024-25. The total project budget is $8,000,000. The preliminary cost
estimates are consistent with the project budget and staff will continue to manage the project
with the intent of delivering at or under budget.
RECOMMENDATION
Move to direct staff to proceed with final design of the Lakeview Blvd. Street and Drainage
Improvements Project.
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