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City of South Bend | Coal Line Trail (Phase II) | Construction Engineering Services | 7 <br />SITE CONSIDERATIONS <br />Proposed Raised Crossing at North Shore Drive <br />Challenge <br />Phase II includes the construction of a raised crosswalk at North Shore Drive <br />that will impact residents that live within the North Shore Club Condominiums. <br />The proposed path of the trail just east of North Shore Drive is also located <br />near several properties that currently park vehicles nearby. DLZ expects there <br />to be questions and concerns from the residents of the North Shore Club, as <br />well as the property owners whose houses are directly south along the path. <br />Solution <br />DLZ knows that the City of South Bend is our most important stakeholder on <br />this project, and we will coordinate with you and other stakeholders based on <br />a plan that includes and is approved by the City. However, our overall goal is to <br />be your least concern and work directly with the contractor and stakeholders <br />to communicate the important messages seamlessly. Steve Menis has excellent <br />communication skills as demonstrated on previous difficult projects. He will use <br />these skills to build <br />a solid line of communication between the contractor, inspection team and the <br />City. Steve <br />will hold regular progress meetings with you, as your schedule allows, and will <br />keep you up to date and informed as the project progresses. <br />COMMUNICATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS <br />Proposed Trail Path <br />Benching of existing slope may be necessary <br />CUT AREAS <br />Challenge <br />According to the plans, a significant cut in the existing ground is <br />required at the east end of the project. The cut area has a steep <br />slope, as shown in the picture below. Constructing the proposed trail <br />in this area can be unsafe for the contractor due to the possibility of <br />the sides collapsing. <br />Solution <br />A benched excavation may be necessary to prevent the sides of the <br />excavation from collapsing and possibly injuring workers. <br />Approximate Location of Proposed Gravity Modular-Block-Wall