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Home My WebLink AboutTRAFFIC MEMO 1630 Fall River Rd 2024-08-01 This document, together with the concepts and recommendations presented herein, as an instrument of service, is intended only for the specific purpose and client for which it was prepared. Reuse of and improper reliance on this document without written authorization from Kellar Engineering LLC shall be without liability to Kellar Engineering LLC. Dream View Development 1630 Fall River Road, Estes Park, CO Traffic Memo KE Job #2023-021 Prepared for: Hansen and Dale Resorts, LLC 1630 Fall River Road Estes Park, CO 80517 Prepared by: skellar@kellarengineering.com 970.219.1602 phone August 1, 2024 Sean K. Kellar, PE, PTOE Dream View Development Traffic Memo -Page 2 1.0 Introduction The purpose of this Traffic Memo is to evaluate the proposed traffic generated by the proposed Dream View Development project located at 1630 Fall River Road in Estes Park, CO. 2.0 Proposed Development This Traffic Memo is for the proposed Dream View Development project located at 1630 Fall River Road in Estes Park, CO. The proposed project consists of 11 condos/cabin units with an ancillary laundry facility. See Figure 1: Vicinity Map and Figure 2: Site Plan. 3.0 Trip Generation Site generated traffic estimates are determined through a process known as trip generation. Rates and equations are applied to the proposed land use to estimate traffic generated by the development during a specific time interval. The acknowledged source for trip generation rates is the Trip Generation Report published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). ITE has established trip generation rates in nationwide studies of similar land uses. Per the ITE, the proposed Dream View project is anticipated to generate approximately 74 daily trips, 4 AM total peak hour trips, and 6 PM total peak hour trips. See Table 1: Trip Generation. Additionally, another development to the east (Pine Haven) will share an access with the Dream View project. Per the ITE, the Pine Haven project is anticipated to generate approximately 81 daily trips, 5 AM total peak hour trips, and 6 PM total peak hour trips. See Table 1b: Trip Generation Dream View Development Traffic Memo -Page 3 4.0 Trip Distribution Distribution of site traffic on the street system was based on the area street system characteristics, existing traffic patterns and volumes, anticipated surrounding development areas, and the proposed access system for the project. The directional distribution of traffic is a means to quantify the percentage of site generated traffic that approaches the site from a given direction and departs the site back to the original source. Figure 3 illustrates the trip distribution used for the project’s analysis. 4.1 Traffic Assignment Traffic assignment was obtained by applying the trip distributions to the estimated trip generation of the development. Figure 4 shows the site generated peak hour traffic assignment of the proposed project plus the Pine Haven development to the east. Dream View Development Traffic Memo -Page 4 Figure 1: Vicinity Map Dream View Development Traffic Memo -Page 5 Figure 2: Site Plan (For reference only. Provided by Civil Engineer. See Civil Drawings for more information) Dream View Development Traffic Memo -Page 6 Table 1: Trip Generation (ITE Trip Generation, 11th Edition) ITE Code Land Use Average Daily Trips AM Peak Hour Trips PM Peak Hour Trips Size Rate Total Rate % In In % Out Out Total Rate % In In % Out Out Total 220 Condos 11 DU 6.74 74 0.40 24% 1 76% 3 4 0.51 63% 4 37% 2 6 Total 74 1 3 4 4 2 6 DU = Dwelling Units Table 1b: Pine Haven Trip Generation (ITE Trip Generation, 11th Edition) ITE Code Land Use Average Daily Trips AM Peak Hour Trips PM Peak Hour Trips Size Rate Total Rate % In In % Out Out Total Rate % In In % Out Out Total 220 Condos 12 DU 6.74 81 0.40 24% 1 76% 4 5 0.51 63% 4 37% 2 6 Total 81 1 4 5 4 2 6 DU = Dwelling Units Dream View Development Traffic Memo -Page 7 Table 2: US 34 and Site Access (Project’s % Impact) US 34 and Site Access: 2024 Background Traffic AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour 368 417 US 34 and Site Access: Site Generated Traffic AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour 9 12 US 34 and Site Access: Project's % Impact AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour 2.45% 2.88% Dream View Development Traffic Memo -Page 8 Figure 3: Trip Distribution Dream View Development Traffic Memo -Page 9 Figure 4: Site Generated Traffic (Proposed Project + Pine Haven) Dream View Development Traffic Memo -Page 10 5.0 Access Recommendations The auxiliary lane analysis was conducted using CDOT State Highway Access Code (SHAC). Fall River Road (US 34) is a NR-A category CDOT roadway. Based upon the SHAC for an NR-A category highway, a left-turn deceleration lane is required at an intersection with a projected peak hour ingress turning volume greater than 10 vph, and a right-turn deceleration lane is required at an intersection with a projected peak hour ingress turning volume greater than 25 vph. Additionally, a right-turn acceleration lane is required for any access with a projected peak hour right-turning volume greater than 50 vph when the posted speed on the highway is greater than 40 mph. After reviewing the peak hour turning volumes for the project, deceleration lanes and acceleration lanes are not required at the site access per the CDOT SHAC. See Figure 4: Site Generated Traffic. 6.0 Findings Based upon the review of the project’s trip generation and access, it can be determined that the proposed use is appropriate for the location. The site access, proposed land use, and size is appropriate from a traffic engineering perspective. The project’s site generated traffic is very low (less than 7 peak hour trips) and the project will not create a negative traffic impact upon the public roadway system. See Table 1: Trip Generation. Additionally, another development to the east (Pine Haven) will share an access with the Dream View project. Pine Haven’s site generated traffic is also very low (also less than 7 peak hour trips). The combined traffic from both projects (Dream View and Pine Haven) is only 9 AM total peak hour trips and 12 PM total peak hour trips and will not create a negative impact upon the public roadway system. Additionally, deceleration lanes and acceleration lanes are not required at the site access per the CDOT State Highway Access Code. See Figure 4: Site Generated Traffic (proposed project traffic plus the Pine Haven development’s traffic). The project’s % impact to US 34 and the site access intersection is approximately 2.45% for the AM peak hour and 2.88 % for the PM peak hour. See Table 2. Dream View Development Traffic Memo -Page 11 APPENDIX: Dream View Development Traffic Memo -Page 12 Aerial Image Dream View Development Traffic Memo -Page 13 Traffic Counts Dream View Development Traffic Memo -Page 14 Sean Kellar, PE, PTOE Principal Engineer Education B.S., Civil Engineering, Arizona State University – Tempe, AZ Registration Colorado, Professional Engineer (PE) Wyoming, Professional Engineer (PE) Idaho, Professional Engineer (PE) Arizona, Professional Engineer (PE) Kansas, Professional Engineer (PE) Missouri, Professional Engineer (PE) Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) Professional Memberships Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Industry Tenure 24 Years Sean’s wide range of expertise includes: transportation plan- ning, traffic modeling roadway design, bike and pedestrian facili- ties, traffic impact studies, traffic signal warrant analysis, parking studies, corridor planning and access management. Sean’s experience in both the private and public sectors; passion for safety and ex- cellence; and strong communication and collaboration skills can bring great value to any project. Prior to starting Kellar Engineering, Sean was employed at the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) as the District Traffic Engineer for the Kansas City District. Sean also worked for the City of Loveland, CO for over 10 years as a Senior Civil Engineer supervising a division of transportation/traffic engineers. While at the City of Loveland, Sean managed several capital improvement projects, presented several projects to the City Council and Planning Commission in public hearings, and managed the revisions to the City’s Street Standards. Sean is also proficient in Highway Capacity Software, Synchro, PT Vissim, Rodel, GIS, and AutoCAD. WORK EXPERIENCE: Kellar Engineering, Principal Engineer/President – January 2016 – Present Missouri Department of Transportation, District Traffic Engineer, Kansas City District – June 2015 – January 2016 City of Loveland, Colorado, Senior Civil Engineer, Public Works Department – February 2005 – June 2015 Kirkham Michael Consulting Engineers, Project Manager - February 2004 – February 2005 Dibble and Associates Consulting Engineers, Project Engineer – August 1999 – February 2004