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Home My WebLink About20180226 18.013 SaratogaPetResort_traffic evaluationMarch 27, 2018 Ref: 26505.00 Mr. S. Jeffrey Anthony, RLA, ASLA StudioA Landscape Architecture 480 Broadway, Suite 324 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 �b. Re: Traffic Evaluation, Saratoga Pet Resort, Kaydeross Avenue West, City of Saratoga Springs, NY Dear Mr. Anthony, VHB has conducted a traffic evaluation to assess the potential traffic impacts associated with a proposed 9,493 square foot (SF) pet resort with potential to expand to a total of 11,761 SF located on Kaydeross Avenue West in the City of Saratoga Springs. This letter includes an evaluation of the peak hour site trip generation, sight distance, and a qualitative evaluation of the site traffic volumes on the adjacent roadway network. As detailed herein, the proposed project is expected to have a minor impact on local traffic operations. Site Location and Proposed Development The approximate 8.8 -acre project site, as shown in the google aerial image on the following page, is located on the south side of Kaydeross Avenue West and is primarily undeveloped, with the exception of a barn located on the site. The proposed project includes construction of a maximum 11,761 SF pet resort facility primarily providing boarding services but also offering daycare for dogs, dog grooming, and dog training services. Access to the site is proposed via a single full access driveway on Kaydeross Avenue West. The project is expected to be completed in 2019. The Layout Plan, prepared by StudioA Landscape Architecture, DPC is included in Attachment A. Engineers 1 Scientists 1 Planners I Designers \\vhb\proj\Albany\26505.00 Saratoga Pet Resort\dors \ letters \26505 traffic evaluation.docx 100 Great Oaks Boulevard Suite 118 Albany, New York 12203 P 518.389.3600 F 518.452.0324 Mr. S. Jeffrey Anthony Ref: 26505.00 March 27, 2018 Page 2 Existing Conditions Kaydeross Avenue West is a local road extending in an east -west direction between US Route 9 and the project site and then travels in a north -south direction to Nelson Avenue Extension. Near the project site, Kaydeross Avenue West is a two-lane roadway with approximate 11 -foot travel lanes with no shoulders and a posted speed limit of 30 -mph. There are no sidewalks on Kaydeross Avenue West. Based on traffic volume data collected on Thursday and Friday, March 15 and 16, 2018, Kaydeross Avenue West accommodates approximately 330 vehicles per day (vpd) near the project site. Land uses on Kaydeross Avenue West are primarily residential and undeveloped lands. Table 1 summarizes the existing traffic volume data on Kaydeross Avenue West along the project frontage. The data is included in Attachment B. \\vhb\projWlbany\26505.00 Saratoga Pet Resort\docs \ letters \26505 traffic evaluation.docx Mr. S. Jeffrey Anthony 40.°01 Ref: 26505.00 March 27, 2018 Page 3 Table 1 Existing Traffic Volume Summary Kaydeross Ave West Weekday Daily Weekday Morning Peak Hour Weekday Evening Peak Hour Volume a Vol b K Factor c Dir. Dist. Volume K Factor Dir. Dist. Along project frontage 330 25 7.5% 56% EB 24 7.3% 54% EB Source ATR data collected in March 2018 a. Daily traffic expressed in vehicles per day. b. Peak hour volumes expressed in vehicles per hour. c. Percent of daily traffic which occurs during the peak hour. As shown in Table 1, Kaydeross Avenue West carries approximately 330 vpd on a typical weekday along the project frontage. This magnitude of daily traffic is considered a low volume road by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Along the project frontage, 7.5% of the daily traffic occurs during the weekday morning peak hour and 7.3% occurs during the evening peak hour. Traffic flow is generally heavier in the eastbound direction during both peak hours. Transit service in Saratoga County is provided by the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA). There is no transit service near the study area. Site Generated Traffic Volumes Information provided by the Applicant indicates that the site is will be open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily with 12 employees operating on two eight-hour shifts between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM. Employee travel to and from the site will therefore occur during the off-peak periods consistent with the work shifts. At maximum build -out, the site proposes 166 animal enclosures for long-term boarding, daycare, grooming, and time-out. Of the 166 enclosures, 12 are identified as "cat condos". As noted, the primary purpose of the facility is long-term boarding with daycare and grooming services also available. Travel to and from the site for boarding will be sporadic with no definable peaking characteristics; therefore, it is expected that in general hourly trips to the site for pet drop-off and pick-up will be spread out and easily accommodated for by the adjacent roadway network. It would be expected that the boarding of pets will have some seasonal peaking with weeks surrounding holidays and school breaks where higher than average boarding may be experienced. Seasonally, it is expected that the summer and winter months would serve the highest number of patrons boarding pets. Regardless, the travel to and from the site is expected to remain spread out with minimal peaking during pet drop offs and pick ups. The daycare use at the site will be more predictable and is expected to occur during the typical weekday peak commuter travel periods between 7:00 and 9:00 AM and between 4:00 and 6:00 PM. As a worst case estimate of trips traveling to and from the site, if approximately 1/3 of the enclosures are used for daycare on a daily basis, then 52 pets would arrive at the site during the peak periods. Assuming each pet arrives separately and they arrive and depart at times equally spread out over the two-hour peak travel periods, \\vhb\proj\Albany\26505.00 Saratoga Pet Resort\docs \ letters \26505 traffic evaluation.docx Mr. S. Jeffrey Anthony Ref: 26505.00 March 27, 2018 Page 4 this results in 26 pets arriving or departing during a single peak hour, equating to 52 vehicle trips (26 entering, 26 exiting). This magnitude of traffic equates to less than one new vehicle trip every minute on Kaydeross Avenue West. It is expected that grooming services will primarily occur when a pet is already at the facility rather than an owner making a special trip to the site. Based on the above, the site is expected to generate a maximum of approximately 52 trips (26 entering and 26 exiting) during the AM and PM peak hours. The site generated trips will result in less than the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and ITE threshold of 100 vehicle trips on a single intersection approach for determining the need for off-site intersection analysis. These agency thresholds were developed as a tool to identify locations where the magnitude of traffic generated has the potential to impact operations at off-site intersection and screen out locations that do not meet the threshold and are therefore unlikely to require mitigation. Review of the existing traffic volume data and a review of population centers shows that approximately 45% of the site -generated traffic will travel to and from the east and 55% will travel to and from the west. Using the maximum peak hour site trip generation estimates, the distribution of traffic will result in an increase of 24 vehicle trips east of the site (12 entering and 12 exiting) and 28 vehicle trips west of the site (14 entering and 14 exiting) on Kaydeross Avenue West during the AM and PM peak hours. This magnitude of traffic will be accommodated for by the existing roadway network and no off-site mitigation is warranted. Sight Distance Sight distance analysis, in conformance with guidelines of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)1, was performed at the proposed site access intersection with Kaydeross Avenue West. Both stopping sight distance (SSD) for traffic approaching the site access and intersection sight distance (ISD) at the site access intersection were measured. The posted speed limit on Kaydeross Avenue West is 30 -mph and the 85th percentile travel speed was measured to be 41 -mph in the eastbound direction and 43 -mph in the westbound direction. Based on the measured speeds the sight distance evaluation was completed for a 40 -mph operating speed eastbound and a 45 -mph operating speed westbound. As noted, Kaydeross Avenue West qualifies as a very low volume roadway based on AASHTO guidelines; therefore, the sight distance was evaluated and compared to the guidelines for a low volume roadway. It is noted that there are curve warning signs (one with a 15 -mph supplemental plaque) and a Children At Play warning sign on the westbound approach to the site. There is also a curve warning sign on the eastbound approach to the site. There are numerous curve warning signs, chevron curve warning signs, and intersection warning signs along the length of Kaydeross Avenue West, indicating that the winding character of the roadway is consistent throughout and driveways are common and therefore anticipated along the roadway length. SSD is the distance along the roadway for a vehicle approaching an intersection from either direction to perceive, react, and come to a complete stop before colliding with an object in the road, in this case a 1 A Policy on the Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, 2013 \\vhb\proj\Albany\26505.00 Saratoga Pet Resort\docs \ letters \26505 traffic evaluation.docx Mr. S. Jeffrey Anthony Ref: 26505.00 March 27, 2018 Page 5 vehicle waiting on Kaydeross Avenue West to turn into the site. Table 2 summarizes the stopping sight distance evaluation. ISD is based on the time required for perception, reaction, and completion of the desired turning maneuver into or out of the site driveway. Calculation of the ISD includes the time to (1) turn and clear the intersection without conflicting with approaching vehicles; and (2) upon turning, to accelerate to the operating speed on the roadway without causing approaching vehicles on the main road to unduly reduce their speed. Table 3 summarizes the intersection sight distance analysis. It is noted that vegetation and tree clearing is needed along the project frontage with construction of the proposed project. The measurements summarized in Table 3 include clearing along the project frontage. Table 2 Stopping Sight Distance Location Kaydeross Ave West at Site Driveway Traveling Measured (feet) a Guideline (feet) b EB 500+ 250 WB 315 300 a. Based on field measurements taken by VHB. b. Based on guidelines established in Guidelines for Geometric Design of Very Low -Volume Local Roads (ADT<400), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, 2001 for 40 -mph and 45 -mph operating speeds. Table 3 Intersection Sight Distance Field Measurement a AASHTO Guideline (feet) b Left -turn Right -turn Location View Distance (feet) Out Out Left -turn In Looking Left 500+ 250 300 Na Looking Right 400 300 Na Na Looking Straight 500+ Na Na 250 a. Based on field measurements taken by VHB assuming clearing of roadside vegetation along the project frontage. b. Based on guidelines established in Guidelines for Geometric Design of Very Low -Volume Local Roads (ADT<400), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, 2001 for 40 -mph and 45 -mph operating speeds. Na Not applicable for specified movement Kaydeross Ave West at Site Driveway Review of Tables 2 and 3 shows that the available sight distances meet the guidelines for the 40 -mph and 45 -mph operating speeds. Although the AASHTO guidelines are met, it is recommended that the applicant coordinate with the City of Saratoga Springs to determine the feasibility of clearing additional vegetation on the northwest side (opposite of the site) of the sharp horizontal curve east of the site within the City right-of-way to further maximize the sight lines. Vegetation and tree clearing along the project frontage (as shown in photographs 1 and 2) should also be completed with project construction and all site signs and landscaping should be placed a minimum of 15 -feet back from the travel way. \\vhb\proj\Albany\26505.00 Saratoga Pet Resort\docs \ letters \26505 traffic evaluation.docx Mr. S. Jeffrey Anthony Ref: 26505.00 March 27, 2018 Page 6 Clear vegetation and trees on project frontage Photograph 1— Looking left from site driveway Conclusions Clear vegetation and trees on project frontage Photograph 2 — Looking right from site driveway VHB has conducted a traffic evaluation to assess the potential traffic impacts associated with the construction of a maximum 11,761 SF pet resort located on the south side of Kaydeross Avenue West in the City of Saratoga Springs. Access to the site is proposed via a single full access intersection with Kaydeross Avenue West. The project is anticipated to be fully constructed in 2019. The following is noted: • The primary purpose of the facility is long-term boarding. Travel to and from the site for boarding will be sporadic with no definable peaking characteristics; therefore, it is expected that in general hourly trips to the site for pet drop-off and pick-up will be spread out and easily accommodated for by the adjacent roadway network. • Based on a conservative worst-case evaluation of peak hour trips at the site associated with the pet daycare operations, it is estimated that the site could generate up to 52 new vehicle trips during the AM and PM peak hours (26 entering and 26 exiting). This magnitude of traffic equates to less than one vehicle trip every minute on Kaydeross Avenue West. The site generated trips will result in less than the NYSDOT and ITE threshold of 100 vehicle trips generated on a single intersection approach for determining the need for off-site intersection analysis. • The distribution of the maximum peak hour site -generated traffic on Kaydeross Avenue West to and from the site will result in a maximum increase of 24 vehicle trips east of the site and 28 vehicle trips west of the site during the peak hours. This magnitude of traffic will be accommodated for by the existing roadway network. No mitigation is recommended as a result of the proposed project. \\vhb\proj\Albany\26505.00 Saratoga Pet Resort\docs \ letters \26505 traffic evaluation.docx Mr. S. Jeffrey Anthony Ref: 26505.00 March 27, 2018 Page 7 • With clearing of trees and vegetation along the project frontage, the available sight distances meet the AASHTO guidelines for the 40 -mph and 45 -mph operating speeds for very low volume roadways. Although not needed to meet guidelines, to further maximize sight lines east of the site, it is recommended that the applicant coordinate with the City of Saratoga Springs to determine the feasibility of clearing vegetation along northwest side of the horizontal curve east of the site within the right-of-way. All site signs and landscaping should also be placed a minimum of 15 -feet back from the travel way to maintain good sight lines. If you have any questions on the above evaluation, please call. Sincerely, VHB Engineering, Surveyin. and Landscape Architecture, P.C. Wendy C., sberger, PE, PTOE Director of Transportation wholsberger@vhb.com Attachments \\vhb\proAAlbany\26505.00 Saratoga Pet Resort \docs \letters \26505 traffic evaluaoon.doc, Alanna M. •ran Senior Traffic Designer amoran@vhb.com Attachments A. Layout Plan B. Hourly Traffic Volume Data Attachment A — Layout Plan UP .3 NYT 16 APPARENT ENCROACHMENT UP `'UP HYD DOUBLE YELLOW UNE KAYDEROSS AVE. WEST (50' RIGHT OF WAY) WIDTH OF PAVEMENT=23't UP-T-1117-3 �'(/ WOOD FELE /. REMAINS / \ / UP W/EMTR POLE BARN WOOD FENCE REMAINS - 60' FRONT YARD SETBACK - 1 WOOD FENCE REMAINS BARN W/MESH (b` SCREENING ON SIDES / -�',,1 / tt P:� 3' WIDE DITCH P`� GMON ON LINE '\� �O WOOD COVER 0,--W/POSSIBLE WELL CD ,<, cJ �O !� �� PROPOSED AREA FOR ON-SITE SEPTIC SYSTEM 00' SET WOOD 10S OSABACK FOR SYSTEM ON-SITE SEWAGE II REMAINSNC// FROM STREAM / GFOF // 4 '1 1 1rip u / / V 2I CU �• / CU II CC } / 0 HIGH CHAIN LINK FENCE / I CO I M / I I / I / 1 I / / GMON I I I / / OWELL / 1 I/ / / / / / 1 /I / I/ / I /# / 1 / �y`/ I / AFP / V Qv. / NEry3 EASE ' EN- P RCEL NO.::: ERENCE NO. 3 A / -P PP Li\Qt�, 0 43-o 4 / O Q~�14� P 6'HIGH CHAIN LINK FENCE / / l / o Qi(APrtt lirr ORIGINAL CENTERLINE OF CREEK & APPROPRIATION LINE PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR STREAM CHANNEL MAP NO. 225 PARCEL NO. 410 (SEE MAP REFERENCE NO. 2) ZOGp gp�l50 OpSp/p- `CP '/jO9N0 i HIGHWAY APPROPRIATION UNE MAP NO. 224 PARCEL NO. 378 REMAINS OF ROW MON (SEE MAP REFERENCE NO. 1) HIGHWAY APPROPRIATION MAP NO. 224 PARCEL NO. 379 (SEE MAP REFERENCE NO. 1) 2�e m°. ORIGINAL CENTERLINE OF CREEK (SEE MAP REFERENCE NO. 1) PERMANENT EASEMENT MAP NO. 225 PARCEL NO. 410 HIGH CHAIN LINK FENCE 6'HIGH CHAIN LINK FENCE - HIGHWAY APPROPRIATION UI MAP NO. 225 PARCEL NO. 385 (SEE MAP REFERENCE NO. 2) KAYDEROSS AVE WEST SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY ZONING DISTRICT: RR - RURAL RESIDENTIAL TAX MAP #: 192.00-1-35 AREA REQUIREMENTS MIN. LOT SIZE SF MIN AVERAGE WIDTH (FT.) MINIMUM SETBACKS % MAX BLDG COVER MAX BLDG HT. MIN % TO REMAIN PERMEABLE FRONT REAR EACH SIDE TOTAL REQUIRED 2 200 60 100 30 100 15 35 80 PROPOSED 8.77 1092 108 228 30 429 3.08% NO TALLER THAN 35' 94.8 PARKING REQUIREMENTS TOTAL BUILDING: 11,761 SF TOTAL FLOOR AREA: TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 12 ANIMAL KENNEL REQUIRED PARKING: - I SPACE PER 200 SF OF FLOOR AREA - I SPACE/2 EMPLOYEES PROPOSED PARKING: - 27 SPACES INCLUDING 2 HANDICAP SPACES LEGEND: PROPERTY LINE SETBACKS 100' SETBACK FROM STREAM FOR SEPTIC PERMANENT EASEMENT MAP REFERENCE "MAP OF A BOUNDARY SURVEY" BY C.T. MALE ASSOCIATES, DATED FEBRUARY 22, 2017. GRAPHIC SCALE 0 20 40 80 I INCH = 40 FEET stud i oA STUDIO A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, DPC MAILING: PO BOX 272 SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866 OFFICE LOCATION: 480 BROADWAY, SUITE 324 SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866 (518) 832-4005 IS A VIOLATION Of NEW VORA STATE LICENSED PROf ESSIONAL ENGINEER IF AN ITEM BEARING THE STAMP OF A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL IS ALTERED. THE ALTERING LICENSED PROFESSIONAL SHALL SIGNATURE. THE DATE OF RICH ALTERNATION AND SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION Z 0 CCLU DESCRIPTION H- 4 0 PREPARED FOR: 1- 552 Z z Q Q U L1..1 Ll_I (n J J Z U - — O T Z 0_ U W .O 0 Cf) 0=Z H - CJ W 0 a H 0 ( ) W 1- W 0_ (0 0 1— Q (9 DRAWING TITLE z 4 J 0 1- 0 a J DATE: 3/12/2018 PROJECT NO. 18001 DRAWING NO. C-IoI DWG I OF 1 Attachment B — Hourly Traffic Volume Data Road Name: Kaydeross Ave W, Saratoga Springs NY Segment: 930' E of Stable Lane Ctr#: 22489 Tri-State Traffic Data Inc 184 Baker Rd Coatesville PA 19320 Page 1 GPS: 43.042786, -73.778598 Start 12 -Mar -18 13 -Mar -18 14 -Mar -18 15 -Mar -18 16 -Mar -18 Weekday Average 17 -Mar -18 18 -Mar -18 Time Eastbound Westbou Eastboun Westbou Eastboun Westbou Eastboun Westbou Eastboun Westbou Eastboun Westbou Eastboun Westbou Eastboun Westbou nd d nd d nd d nd d nd d nd d nd d nd 12:00 AM 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * O OMOO v- Oa- N- ina- O * * . * . x a- T- T- 0,0.- a- - MO. -a- 0a- M•sl- I.- W 0) CA • x x s x s x r 3 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 0 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 05:00 * * * * * * * * 1 0 * * * * 06:00 * * * * * * * * 3 1 * * * * 07:00 * * * * * * * * 4 9 * * * * 08:00 * * * * * * * * 14 11 * * * * 09:00 * * * * * * 9 5 8 6 * * * * 10:00 * * * * * * 14 8 11 8 * * * * 11:00 * * * * * * 13 10 11 8 * * * * 12:00 PM * * * * * * 16 8 18 10 * * * * 01:00 * * * * * * 7 6 10 8 * * * * 02:00 * * * * * * 17 12 15 12 * * * * 03:00 * * * * * * 15 16 15 16 * * * * 04:00 * * * * * * 13 11 13 11 * * * 05:00 * * * * * * 19 5 19 5 * * * * 06:00 * * * * * * 20 11 20 11 * * * * 07:00 * * * * * * 6 7 6 7 * * * * 08:00 * * * * * * 5 6 5 6 * * * * 09:00 * * * * * * 5 5 5 5 * * * * 10:00 * * * * * * 3 1 3 1 * * * * 11:00 * * * * * * 4 1 4 1 * * * * Total Day 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 166 0 278 112 97 172 75 190 330 140 0 0 0 0 0 0 AM Peak Vol. 10:00 11:00 08:00 08:00 08:00 08:00 14 10 14 11 14 11 PM Peak Vol. 18:00 15:00 12:00 12:00 18:00 15:00 20 16 19 11 20 16 Comb. Total ADT 0 0 0 278 172 330 0 0 ADT 322 AADT 322