town of mount airy main street construction update community forum #5 and #6

Town of Mount AiryMain Street Construction Update

Community Forum #5 and #6

Overview

Major Main Street Construction Projects1. Main Street Water Main Replacement 2. Prospect Road and Main Street Storm Sewer

Replacement 3. Maryland State Highway Administration

Sidewalk Replacement 4. Flat-Iron Building Improvements

Town of Mount AiryMain Street Water Main Replacement

Phasing of Project• Phase 1 is complete• Phase 2 is nearly complete, except for

sidewalk and paving improvements• Phase 5 is currently under construction

Why Phase 5 before Phase 3?• Phases 3 & 4 will occur this spring/summer

2013


What are the limits of construction?– Elevated tank at Mt Airy Locker to elevated tank

at Mt Airy Inn– Side street water mains to outside Main Street

right-of-way– Water service connections to outside Main Street

right-of-way


When is construction anticipated?– Phase 1 (Completed)– Phase 2 (Paving/Sidewalks Only Remaining)• No interruptions to May Fest, Chili Cook-off or other

Downtown Event

– Phase 5 (Walmart property)• Currently under construction• Limited work during freezing weather

– Phases 3 & 4 (Walmart property to Paradise Ave)• Spring/Summer 2013


How much disruption will there be to sidewalks?– Temporary water bypass– Expose service connections– Replace water service– Backfill and repair s/w


What types of disruptions are to be expected?– Construction Noise (to be expected)– One lane (slowed) traffic; never fully blocked– Exposed bypass piping and services; lines to be

strategically-located, buried or ramped for walkability

– Limited water outages; businesses not to be impacted during business hours


What portion of the water services are the responsibility of the property owners?– Town is responsible for service lines from street to

property line near curb/sidewalk– Property owners are responsible for the

remainder to the building


Will the new water main installation uncover problems on the property owners’ portion of water services?– Unfortunately yes– Many lead or galvanized water services– Age and limited life expectancy


Will any properties not located on Main Street be impacted by this project?– Yes, all side streets within limits of construction– Depends on location of isolation valves


Is the Town considering alternative work schedules such as night time?– All remaining work other than business

connections or side street tie-ins will be done during the day time

Town of Mount AiryMain Street Construction Update

What other projects will be affecting Main Street in the near future?– Prospect Storm Sewer

• December 2012 – March 2013: Town and MDSHA are jointly installing a new storm sewer system from Center St, down Main St to Prospect Rd and into Prospect Park

– SHA MD808 (Main Street) Sidewalk Improvements• Summer 2013: MDSHA will be replacing many downtown

sidewalks and handicap ramps and resurfacing the road

– Flat-Iron Building Improvements• Feasibility study and conceptual phase is underway

Town of Mount AiryProspect Road and Main Street Storm Sewer

Phasing of Project– Phase 1 (Prospect Rd)• About 80% complete• Paving and sidewalk improvements coming soon

– Phase 2 (Main Street)• Will start at Prospect Rd. and move toward Center

Street• Some night work and lane closures expected• At no time will Main Street be closed entirely• Mid-February – March 2013


Differences from Water Main Replacement

Town of Mount Airy MD 808 (Main Street) Sidewalk Replacements

Background• MD State Highway Administration has funding to

make Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements

• The majority of downtown sidewalks between Hood St. and Prospect Rd. will be improved

• All property owners within the project scope concurred by signing agreements

• Detailed drawings of the project scope may be viewed at Town Hall

Town of Mount AiryMD 808 (Main Street) Sidewalk Replacements

Town of Mount Airy MD 808 (Main Street) Sidewalk Replacements

Schedule • Construction set to begin July 2013• Scheduled construction will take 60 working days or an

estimated three (3) calendar months• Project hours: Mon – Fri from 9:00AM – 9:00PM• No interruptions to Celebrate Summer, Fireman’s

Parade or other Downtown Event– Special project hours: 9AM – 3PM on event days

• Note: No work for the construction of the retaining wall will commence before July 29, 2013


ConcernsQ: Will parking be returned to normal at the end of the work day?A: No there will be single overnight periods that on street parking will not available at various portions of the proposed construction due to concrete curb & gutter and sidewalk placement. Q: Are you going to minimize the number of parking spots that are closed at any one time during construction?A: We have notes on the plans stating that the contractor is only allowed to work on one side of the street at a time; we do not further restrict his limit of work.


Concerns Continued…

Q: With the exception of the retaining wall area, will the sidewalks be replaced within 24 hours of their removal? A: Yes they will, there is a note regarding this time limit on the plans.Q: Where the retaining wall is installed, how may these businesses continue to be accessed?A: We have a note that covers providing temporary access to any structure within the limits of work, although it will be impossible to provide full access to the every entrance 100% of the time. The contract documents specify that the contractor provide an accessible pedestrian route to the “maximum extent feasible”. The Contractor, Town, business and property owners will work together to coordinate best times.

Town of Mount AiryFlat-Iron Building Improvements

Background• May 2012 – A structural assessment identified several

major building maintenance needs• Fall 2012 – An internal needs assessment listed other

site and building needs• Feb 2013 – Town Council approved a feasibility study

and conceptual design phase– Town and Town’s consultant look towards any other input

from the community– A minimum of three (3) options will be created and presented

to the Town


How is the Town communicating these projects?– July and August 2012 - Town has implemented an

ad & flier campaign (Paper and Billboard Ad)– Fliers will be updated by June 2013– Press release informing and encouraging business– Advertisement in local paper(s)


2012-13 Project Forums:– 9:00am, Fri, May 25 (door-to-door DTZ businesses)– 10:30am, Sat, Jun 16 (mailings DTZ residents &

businesses)– 10:00am, Mon, Jun 25 (mailings DTZ extended)– 7:00pm, Wed, Jun 27 (mailings DTZ extended)– 10:00am, Mon, Feb 11 (mailings Main Street residents

& businesses extended, door-to-door DTZ businesses)– 7:00pm, Tue, Feb 19 (mailings Main Street residents &

businesses extended, door-to-door DTZ businesses)


This presentation is a result of:– Staff research & needs analysis– Engineering consultant’s input– Pre-bid meeting and Contractors’ input– MD State Highway Administration & other Agency comments– Door-to-door discussions with DTZ businesses– Community Forum feedback (2 of 4)– Mayor and individual Council members’ input– Citizen comments, questions and concerns– Door-to-door discussions with DTZ residents

Town of Mount AiryDowntown Construction Update

Questions/Answers

town of mount airy main street construction update community forum #5 and #6

Documents

main street rightofway

main street storm sewer

street water mains

street parking

center street

street tieins

new water main installation

town of mount airy md