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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br /> <br />Howard R. Green Company <br />CONSULTING ENGINEERS <br /> <br />October 6,2000 <br />File: 809420J-0240 <br /> <br />Ms. Michele McPherson <br />Director of Planning <br />City of Elk River <br />13065 Orono Parkway <br />P.O. Box 490 <br />Elk River, MN 55330-0490 <br /> <br />RE: HERRBOL T DRIVEWAY ACCESS <br />COUNTY ROAD 77 <br /> <br />Dear Ms. McPherson: <br /> <br />I have reviewed a copy of Sherburne County's letter denying the driveway access for the <br />Herrbolt property dated July 24, 2000. The letter is signed by Richard Corbin, <br />Sherburne County Public Works. Mr. Corbin states that the County policy regarding <br />driveway accesses onto a road such as County Road 77 is a minimum of 330 feet <br />between driveways. In reviewing the Sherburne County Transportation Plan, Table 11, <br />a copy of which is attached, this is the least restrictive of all roadway types. I believe <br />that the County policy is reasonable for trying to control the spread of additional <br />accesses onto County roads. As you are aware, there are a number of existing <br />driveways on County Road 77 and other County roads throughout the City of Elk River <br />and Sherburne County that do not meet the recently adopted standards. This, however, <br />is not a reason for allowing additional driveways to be constructed on these County <br />roads. As development and the population continue to grow in Elk River, so will the <br />vehicle traffic on all roads, especially the County road system. Minimizing the number of <br />access points will reduce conflicts, increase the efficiency of the road to carry the higher <br />expected volumes, and provide for a safer environment for the motoring public. <br /> <br />I have reviewed the proposed lot split of the Madsen property which Mr. Herrbolt is <br />proposing to develop, and I have also reviewed the aerial photo which shows the <br />existing development on the parcel that the Madsens will retain. It appears with some <br />additional work and expense, the Madsens and Herrbolts could combine in a joint <br />driveway off of County Road 77, which would service both properties and meet the <br />Sherburne County access spacing guidelines. <br /> <br />Mr. Corbin's letter rejecting the Herrbolt application for the driveway access does <br />indicate that, unless requested by the City of Elk River, the access permit is denied. I do <br />not believe, nor recommend, that the City of Elk River intercede on the part of Mr. <br />Herrbolt. I believe that the County's spacing guidelines are reasonable and will serve a <br />long-term purpose regarding traffic flow and safety. <br /> <br />0:\PROJ\809420J\0240\ltr 10-06-00 McPherson.doc <br /> <br />1326 Energy Park Drive. 51. Paul, MN 55108 . 651/644-4389 fax 651/644-9446 toll free 888/368-4389 <br />