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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7-1 2695 Tschache Trail Maintenance Plan 2695 Tschache Lane Trail Maintenance Plan Responsible Party Contact Information: The Voyager Company 1999 Circle Drive, Suite B, Cleveland, Ohio 44106 1 (312) 725-3805 Prepared By: 1055 Mount Avenue Missoula, MT 59801 MMI #: 10093.001 February 2023 Table of Contents 1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 3 1.1 Project Description ....................................................................................................... 3 1.2 Existing Connections ................................................................................................... 3 2. Design Standards ............................................................................................................... 3 2.1 Class II Trail Standards ................................................................................................ 3 3. Budget ................................................................................................................................ 4 3.1 Maintenance Costs ...................................................................................................... 4 4. Maintenance Tasks ............................................................................................................. 4 4.1 Record Keeping ........................................................................................................... 4 4.2 Inspection Procedures ................................................................................................. 5 4.3 Maintenance Tasks ...................................................................................................... 5 Attachments: City of Bozeman Standard Detail 02529-18 – Class II Trail Typical Section 1. Introduction 1.1 Project Description The 2695 Tschache Lane project is a multi-family development project located on approximately 14.428 acres located in the City of Bozeman, Montana. The development is bound by Baxter Lane, North 27th Avenue, Tschache Lane and the Baxter Meadows and Bozeman West Apartments. The development consists of three (3) apartment buildings, 46 townhouses, 3 single family residences, and two amenity buildings. 1.2 Existing Connections An existing trail is located to the east of the development and follows the water course and ties into sidewalk located on the south side of Baxter Lane. The Bozeman West Apartments project provides trail connections to this existing trail as well. The proposed development includes a proposed trail from Tschache Lane to this existing trail system along the eastern edge adjacent to the delineated wetland. The trail will consist of compacted gravel fines with seating located intermittently. 2. Design Standards 2.1 Class II Trail Standards The compacted gravel fines trail for this development is approximately 825 feet in length and 6 feet in width. The trail is defined per Appendix L of the City of Bozeman Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Plan is considered a Class II trail. The trail within this development is designed and is constructed in accordance with the City of Bozeman Standard Detail 02529-18 – Class II Trail Typical Section. This detailed is attached. Class II trails are for moderate use, non-motorized vehicles and are primarily used as a local or connector pedestrian pathway for commuter or recreational use. Class II Trail standards are defined below: 1. Single surfaced or unsurfaced tread, five-foot minimum width. Tread width may be reduced to 32 inches for a maximum distance of 30 feet to pass or preserve significant features such as rock formations, important vegetation, etc. 2. A gravel or particulate tread surface will be a minimum of six inches thick. Native soil tread is acceptable only where the soil will allow all-weather use with minimal environmental impact. Class II trails or portions of trails designed for ADA access will be surfaced with a minimum of wood decking, natural fines, or with a well maintained compacted crushed gravel. 3. The minimum cleared zone will be tread with plus one foot horizontal, and ten feet vertical. 4. Grades will be 15% or less. Class II trails or portions of trails designed for ADA access will have a maximum sustained running grade of 8% and a 14% maximum grade allowed for a maximum distance of 50 feet. 5. Tread will be raised above the adjacent surface and have a 4-inch crown. Where this requirement is not possible, the tread will have a 1 to 20 cross slope and/or side ditches outside the cleared zone. Stream crossings will be over culverts or bridges. Only dips, slot-entrance drain pipe, or rubber belting will be used for cross-tread water stops. 6. Max cross slope may not exceed 3% or 5% in difficult access trails. 7. Rest areas must be provided at maximum spacing of 900 feet. 8. No more than 20% of the total trail length shall exceed the sustained running grade. 9. Geo-textile fabric shall be placed beneath any gravel or particulate tread material in poorly drained, boggy or marshy areas, wet meadows and on any on the following soil types including clays, clayey loams, silts, silty loams, or loess. 10. Provide adequate visibility for safety. 11. Minimum acceptable trail easement width of 25 feet. 12. Trail entrances signed describing the degree of ADA access. 3. Budget 3.1 Maintenance Costs The 2695 Tschache Lane Multi-Family development will be owned and operated by the Voyager Company (Owner). The development is paid for by the Owner and will be maintained during construction of the development throughout construction and post- construction. A property owner’s association is not planned for creation and therefore transition of ownership and maintenance responsibilities will not be required for transfer of ownership. The Owner will be responsible for costs associated with construction and maintenance of the trail. 4. Maintenance Tasks Maintenance of this compacted gravel fines trail will require the use of hand tools and manual labor due to the trail classification and proximity to the existing wetland. This trail is designed for pedestrians and non-motorized vehicles. Caution should be taken during maintenance activities to avoid creating additional maintenance needs from using motor vehicles. 4.1 Record Keeping Good record-keeping techniques are essential to a comprehensive operation and maintenance plan. This information is useful for eliminating maintenance gaps, identify levels of use and prioritize management needs. Record keeping template shall include at a minimum the following: 1. Schedule of routine maintenance tasks 2. Inspection notes or report 3. List of maintenance tasks completed 4. Observed routine and remedial maintenance items 5. Hazards and safety issues observed, and action taken to mitigate 4.2 Inspection Procedures Inspections shall be conducted by the Owner or managing agency contracted by the Owner. Inspection shall occur on a routine basis, but at a minimum every quarter (it is recommended that inspection occur toward the beginning of each quarter). Additional inspection shall be completed on an as needed basis or when user complaints necessitate the need for inspection and maintenance activities. Each inspection shall be detailed and conducted by a knowledgeable individual who understands the requirements of the trail based on the design standards described above. An inspection report shall be completed after each inspection and a list of prioritized maintenance activities prepared. 4.3 Maintenance Tasks 1. The 1-foot clear zone on either side of the trail tread shall be mowed a minimum of 3 times per year. Mowing may be required at more regular intervals depending on plantings and vegetation surrounding the trail. Mowing times shall be chosen carefully to maximize weed control. 2. Noxious weed control within the trail corridor shall be handled by hand pulling, cutting, burning or biological control. Chemical control shall be used minimally as a last resort. Noxious weeds shall be maintained annually at a minimum and more often as required. 3. Nuisance plant control within the trail corridor shall be handled by hand pulling, cutting, burning or biological control. Nuisance plants include, but are not limited to, Hounds Tongue, Canadian Thistle, Bull Thistle and Poison Ivy. Nuisance plants shall be maintained annually in late May or early June. 4. Gravel fines tread surface shall be reconditioned at a minimum biannually to reincorporate loose surface gravel, uproot growing vegetation within the tread, reshape tread surface to maintain adequate drainage and to regrade and recompact tread surface for public safety and ADA access, as applicable.