Resolution 17-22
To: Members of Dublin City Council
From: Dana L. McDaniel, City Manager
Date: April 5, 2022
Initiated By: Megan D. O’Callaghan, Deputy City Manager/Chief Finance and Development Officer
Paul A. Hammersmith, P.E., Director of Engineering/City Engineer
Jean-Ellen Willis, P.E., Deputy Director of Transportation & Mobility
Kendel L. Blake, Management Analyst
Re: Resolution 17-22 – Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Cooperative
Construction Agreement with Union County for the Construction of Improvements to
Hyland-Croy Road between Post Road and Park Mill Drive
Background
The City of Dublin is working cooperatively with Union County to improve Hyland-Croy Road, in
part due to recent rezonings in the area. Hyland Glen, the most recently approved residential
development, is located on a 42.5-acre site situated in the northeast quadrant of the intersection
of Hyland-Croy Road and Post Road. As Hyland-Croy Road is within Union County’s jurisdiction
adjacent to the new neighborhood, Union County staff were partners in reviewing the Traffic
Impact Study (TIS), which was approved in November 2021, and determined needed
improvements to Hyland-Croy Road due to the Hyland Glen Development’s impacts. The TIS
modeled the traffic on the existing roadways, evaluated impacts of the additional traffic on the
surrounding roadway network, and recommended mitigation measures for these impacts.
In January 2022, the City of Dublin, the Hyland Glen Developer, and Union County entered into an
Infrastructure Agreement. (see attached) The Infrastructure Agreement addressed regional
transportation improvements, the internal roadways in the development, Hyland-Croy Road
Improvements, a gateway reserve, neighborhood entrance features, right-of-way and easement
dedications, and necessary utility extensions. Additionally, the Infrastructure Agreement
established a non-traditional cost sharing approach taking into account several strategic goals.
First, the City is best positioned to minimize potential impacts to citizens travelling Hyland-Croy
Road by very closely coordinating with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) the timing
and details of construction activities associated with the identified improvements on Hyland-Croy
Road with the adjoining interchange improvements. The unique location of the Development
provides an opportunity for a City gateway reserve area to include the preservation of cultural
resources including a historic barn and granary and staff are best positioned to lead the design of
this reserve. Additionally, prior to this proposed development, a few of the internal roadways were
previously planned as the City’s local roadway connections needed for the Post Preserve Access
Modification project. Finally, Dublin staff and the Union County Engineer desired to leverage the
construction of the Post Road Interchange and the Hyland Glen Development to expand the scope
of improvements to Hyland-Croy Road between Post Road and Park Mill Drive. Therefore, instead
of Dublin and the Developer sharing the costs of design and construction of the interior streets and
Hyland-Croy Road intersection improvements proportionally, the Infrastructure Agreement
indicates Dublin is responsible for designing and constructing the identified improvements on
Hyland-Croy Road, and the Developer is responsible for designing and constructing the interior
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streets. This non-traditional cost sharing approach maintained Dublin’s anticipated funding
commitment at a comparable level to that which was contemplated with the prior development
(and infrastructure agreement) that was proposed in late 2020.
Cooperative Construction Agreement
The terms of the Hyland Glen Development Infrastructure Agreement informed the subject
Cooperative Construction Agreement between Union County and Dublin with regard to Dublin’s
responsibilities (see attached). Signed by the Union County Commissioners on March 9, 2022, the
Cooperative Construction Agreement outlines planned improvements to Hyland-Croy Road
between the US 33/SR 161/Post Road Interchange limits north to, and including any intersection
improvements, at Park Mill Drive. The improvements include widening Hyland-Croy Road to three-
12 foot lanes, resurfacing existing Hyland-Croy Road, timber guardrail will be analyzed to replace
the existing guardrail, storm sewer, lighting at intersections, appropriate traffic control
devices/signals, pavement striping, and any other necessary improvements. Also included is the
construction of a shared-use path (including stream crossing) that is planned to generally run
parallel to, and alongside, Hyland-Croy Road between Post Road and Park Mill Drive.
Anticipated intersection improvements include (depicted in Figure 1):
• Northbound right turn lane at the restricted right-in/right-out only Springview Lane
intersection (1)
• Traffic signal and turn lanes at the Moorland Drive main entrance (2)
• Turn lanes at the Holbein Drive intersection (3)
Figure 1. TIS Intersection Improvements
The preliminary estimated construction cost for the improvements is $2,086,460. Under the
Cooperative Construction Agreement, Dublin agrees to a fixed contribution in the amount of
$1,000,100 toward the roadway construction and Union County is responsible for any construction
costs in excess of this amount (currently estimated at $556,360). Union County’s final contribution
will be based on actual costs determined during project closeout. In addition, Dublin agrees to
fund the construction of the shared-use path (currently estimated at $530,000). All project costs
will flow through Dublin. Dublin’s responsibilities also include right-of-way acquisition, coordination
with utility providers, design and plan development, construction bidding and contractor selection,
and construction engineering and inspection.
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Preliminary Project Schedule
Following approval of this Resolution, Dublin staff, in partnership with Union County staff, will issue
a Request for Proposal (RFP) for design services and commence design in May/June 2022 with the
selected design consultant. The target design completion is the end of 2022. If necessary along
the west side of Hyland-Croy Road, acquisition will commence in late 2022 and be complete in
early 2023. Depending on the completion of any necessary acquisitions, utility relocation/burials
will commence in early 2023, which depend on the scope of work and utility company availability.
Staff anticipates bidding the construction project and presenting a Bid Acceptance Resolution to
City Council in Spring 2023. Construction is estimated to be complete in Fall 2023.
Dublin staff will closely coordinate construction timing and details with the adjacent US 33/SR
161/Post Road interchange project managed by ODOT and the Hyland Glen Development to
minimize potential impacts to those traveling Hyland-Croy Road due to these improvements.
Funding
The budgeted funds for these improvements in the 2022-2026 Capital Improvements Program
(CIP) are from accounts ET518, Hyland-Croy & Post Preserve Intersection Improvement and ET092
Post Preserve Access Modification in 2022 and 2023.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 17-22 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a
Cooperative Construction Agreement with Union County for the Construction of Improvements to
Hyland-Croy Road between Post Road and Park Mill Drive. The Union County Commissioners
signed the subject Cooperative Construction Agreement on March 9, 2022. Please contact Megan
O’Callaghan, mocallaghan@dublin.oh.us with any questions you may have.
To: Members of Dublin City Council
From: Dana L. McDaniel, City Manager
Date: November 2, 2021
Initiated By: Megan D. O’Callaghan, Deputy City Manager/Chief Finance and Development Officer
Paul A. Hammersmith, P.E., Director of Engineering/City Engineer
Tina C. Wawszkiewicz, P.E., Civil Engineer II
Michael Hendershot, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer
Re: Ordinance 83-21 – An Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an
Infrastructure Agreement with Paragon Building Group, Ltd and Union County for the
Hyland Glen Development
Background
Paragon Building Group, LTD. (“Developer”) is proposing to develop a residential development,
Hyland Glen, on a 42.5-acre site located northeast of the intersection of Hyland-Croy Road and
Post Road. As the property would need to be rezoned from R, Rural District to PUD, Planned Unit
Development District, staff have been working on the proposal to ensure that the plans meet the
criteria for review and approval as described in Section 153.050 of the Zoning Code.
This memorandum pertains to a proposed Infrastructure Agreement between the Developer, the
City of Dublin, and Union County. Execution of an infrastructure agreement is a condition of
approval recommended by Planning and Zoning Commission for the Rezoning and Preliminary
Development Plan.
Transportation Analysis
As part of the development review process and rezoning, the developer was required to submit a
Traffic Impact Study (TIS) performed by a qualified professional engineer to the City for review
and approval. As Hyland-Croy Road is within Union County’s jurisdiction, they are partners in the
review of the traffic impact study and also control access to this roadway. The TIS models the
traffic on the existing roadways, evaluates impacts of the additional traffic on the surrounding
roadway network, and recommends mitigation measures for these impacts.
In July 2021, the applicant submitted a TIS as required for this rezoning application, which was
considered prior to the September 16, 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. The study
provided at the time of the PZC hearing recommended certain improvements to mitigate the
anticipated development traffic impacts, but was not yet accepted by the City of Dublin or the
Union County Engineer’s Office.
Most recently, an amended and revised TIS was submitted on October 20, 2021 and is under
review. The TIS should be finalized and accepted by both the City of Dublin and the Union County
Engineer. As a result of the unique relationship between this proposed development and the
planned Post Preserve access modifications associated with the programmed US-33/SR 161/Post
Road Interchange Improvements, a non-traditional funding approach is being proposed to address
the transportation improvements. Additionally, the unique location of the Development provides an
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opportunity for a City gateway reserve area to include the preservation of cultural resources
including a historic barn and granary consistent with the intent of the Community Plan and further
contributes to the need for a non-traditional funding approach.
The Infrastructure Agreement addresses regional transportation improvements, the internal
roadways in the development, Hyland-Croy Road Improvements, a gateway reserve, neighborhood
entrance features, right-of-way and easement dedications, and necessary utility extensions.
Additionally, the Agreement establishes the cost sharing commitments for the Developer and City
while also determining the phasing and timing to the necessary improvements.
Interchange Improvements
The plans for improvements to the interchange at
US-33/SR 161/Post Road include a realignment of
the northbound off-ramp US-33/SR 161 to align
with the current intersection of Hyland-Croy Road
and Post Road (see image). Although previously a
roundabout, the intersection control at the
northbound off-ramp US-33/SR 161, Hyland-Croy
Road, and Post Road will now be a traffic signal.
The detailed design process for the US 33 – SR 161
– Post Road Interchange Improvements initially
began in the early 2000s when discussions with the
Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)
identified that the access point for Post Preserve
Boulevard at Post Road would need to be removed
due to the planned interchange improvements and
associated extension of the limited access right-of-way. Recent evaluation and discussions with
ODOT, however, have allowed the access point to remain, with a restriction to right turn only
movements (right-in/right-out).
A non-traditional cost sharing approach is being proposed with several strategic goals in mind. The
City is best positioned to minimize potential impacts to citizens travelling Hyland-Croy Road by very
closely coordinating with ODOT the timing and details of construction activities associated with the
identified improvements on Hyland-Croy Road with the adjoining interchange improvements.
Dublin staff are also in discussions with the Union County Engineer about potentially expanding the
scope of improvements to Hyland-Croy Road between Post Road and Park Mill Drive to leverage
the construction of the Post Road Interchange and Hyland Glen. Additionally, the unique location
of the Development provides an opportunity for a City gateway reserve area to include the
preservation of cultural resources including a historic barn and granary and staff are best
positioned to lead the design of this reserve. Finally, prior to this proposed development, a few of
the internal roadways were previously planned as the City’s local roadway connections needed for
the Post Preserve Access Modification project. Therefore, instead of Dublin and the Developer
sharing the costs of design and construction of the interior streets and Hyland-Croy Road
intersection improvements proportionally, this Infrastructure Agreement proposes Dublin design
and construct the identified improvements on Hyland-Croy Road, and the Developer design and
construct the interior streets. This non-traditional cost sharing approach maintains Dublin’s
anticipated funding commitment at a comparable level to that which was contemplated with the
prior development (and infrastructure agreement) that was proposed in late 2020.
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Internal Roadways
The Developer agrees to design and construct all internal roadways solely at the Developer’s cost.
Regional Transportation Improvement Contributions
The TIS analyzed the impacts of anticipated site traffic to the regional transportation network
including Hyland-Croy corridor; Hyland-Croy Road and Post Road; Hyland-Croy Road and Park Mill
Drive; and Hyland-Croy Road and Brand Road roundabout. The City will contribute $125,100 to
improvements to Hyland-Croy Road on behalf of the Developer, which amount constitutes full and
final payment for all required contributions for regional traffic impacts from the Development.
Hyland-Croy Road Improvements
The City will design and construct the identified improvements on Hyland-Croy Road at the
proposed intersections with Springview Lane, Moorland Drive, and Holbein Drive. Construction will
include the shared-use path that is planned to generally run parallel to, and alongside, Hyland-
Croy Road between Post Road and Park Mill Drive as designed and depicted on the Developer’s
Final Development Plan.
Gateway Reserve “A”
The Developer will donate at no cost to the City parkland required by the approved rezoning as
described in the text and depicted on the PDP for Hyland Glen, including Gateway Reserve “A”.
Responsibility for payment for the Gateway Reserve “A” shall be allocated between the Parties as
follows:
• The Developer will design and construct all stormwater management features required for the
Development including, but not limited to, grading and temporary seeding.
• The City will design and construct any improvements related to landscaping, sidewalk/shared-
use paths, City entrance feature, and cultural preservation of a historic barn and granary.
Neighborhood Entrance Features
The Developer agrees to pay 100% of the cost and will be responsible for the design and
construction of the neighborhood entry features at Springview Lane and Hyland-Croy Road, and at
Moorland Drive and Hyland-Croy Road, and at Holbein Drive and Hyland-Croy Road. These
neighborhood entrance features will be maintained by the Hyland Glen Homeowners Association.
Right-of-Way and Easement Dedication
As is standard practice, the Developer will donate the right-of-way to Dublin, for land which
Developer is under contract to purchase for Hyland Glen, necessary for all roadways within the
development (Internal Roadways), at no cost to Dublin or Union County.
Additionally, the Developer will donate the right-of-way to Union County, for land which Developer
is under contract to purchase for Hyland Glen (50’ from the centerline of Hyland-Croy Road),
necessary for all improvements on Hyland-Croy Road adjacent to Hyland Glen between Post Road
and Park Mill Drive, at no cost to the City or Union County.
The Developer will also donate the right-of-way, for land which Developer is under contract to
purchase for Hyland Glen, necessary for all rights-of-way and Reserves for the construction of the
neighborhood entrance features, at no cost to the City or Union County.
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Finally, the Developer will donate at no cost to the City any other utility, public improvement
and/or temporary construction easements, for land which the Developer has under contract to
purchase for Hyland Glen, that may be necessary or otherwise required.
Post Preserve Boulevard and Post Road Intersection
The City will construct and pay 100% of costs associated with converting the Post Preserve
Boulevard and Post Road intersection to a right-in/right-out condition in accordance with the ODOT
requirements and timing relative to the scheduled US-33/SR 161/Post Road Interchange
Improvements.
Construction and Inspection
Provisions are contained within the proposed Agreement for acceptable design review and
approval of all public improvements by Dublin and Union County. Dublin and Union County will also
inspect the construction of public improvements to ensure compliance with the approved plans.
Moorland Drive, Stillhouse Lane, Springview Lane, and Holbein Drive and neighborhood entrance
features as specifically provided for herein shall be constructed and concurrently open to traffic no
later than 24 months from receipt of final development plan approval, final plat approval and all
engineering permits required to commence construction of the single-family sub-areas and the
roadways.
Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvements
The Developer will pay 100% of all costs associated with water and sanitary sewer extensions and
improvements. Access to public water for domestic and fire protection use will be available by the
construction of new public water main from the south along Hyland-Croy Road. Additionally, this
proposal provides for the construction of new public water main within the development, including
new fire hydrants. New public sanitary sewer is proposed with this development to provide access
for the proposed lots and will connect to existing sanitary sewer located to the east of this
development.
Potential Creation of a Tax Increment Financing District (TIF)
The Infrastructure Agreement references the City’s intention to include the property within a tax
increment financing area (a “non-school” TIF). Council could consider a residential TIF to garner
more revenue for future infrastructure projects in the immediate area. Most recently, Council
approved a residential TIF for the Riviera development to help facilitate the construction of Cacchio
Lane.
Recommendation
The Developer and Union County staff have reviewed the Infrastructure Agreement and are
agreeable to the terms contained therein. Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 83-21 at the
second reading/public hearing on November 15, 2021, authorizing the City Manager to enter into
an Infrastructure Agreement with Paragon Building Group, Ltd and Union County for the Hyland
Glen Development.
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