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• <br /> .11 St <br /> '01S1111%EIIII\EEIt') <br /> April 15, 1994 <br /> File: 230-221-11 <br /> Mr. Steve Ach <br /> City Planner <br /> City of Elk River <br /> 13065 Orono Parkway <br /> Elk River, MN 55330 <br /> CIVIL ENGINEERING <br /> RE: CARSON STREET AUTO MALL <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL SITE PLAN REVIEW <br /> MUNICIPAL Dear Mr. Ach: <br /> PLANNING Based on our review of the Carson Street Auto Mall proposed by John Weicht and <br /> Associates, we would offer the following comments: <br /> STRUCTURAL <br /> • 1. The information reviewed included a Grading, Drainage, Erosion Control and Utility <br /> SURVEYING Plan prepared by John Oliver and Associates and dated March 24, 1994. We also <br /> received a Site Plan, Landscaping Plan, and building elevations prepared by John <br /> TRAFFIC Weicht and Associates. <br /> TRANSPORTATION 2. The Site Plan shows a proposed right-on/right-off access from TH 169. Previously, <br /> the developers of this site have requested such an access from MnDOT and have been <br /> denied. It is our understanding that at this time a new request has not yet been made <br /> to MnDOT. There are concerns relative to the amount of additional traffic which <br /> would be put onto Carson Street with or without the access onto TH 169. Carson is <br /> a relatively narrow street, and at the intersection with Main Street there is only one <br /> southbound lane. Therefore, any vehicles waiting for an opportunity to turn left to <br /> eastbound Main Street cause traffic to back up. The police chief has also indicated <br /> that there has been a history of accidents at this location. <br /> 1326 Energy Park Drive Based on these issues, we would recommend that the developers supplement their <br /> Si.Paul,MN 55108 submittal package with a traffic analysis. The analysis should include existing traffic <br /> on Carson Street plus proposed traffic to be generated by the development. The <br /> 612-644-4389 traffic analysis should look at total traffic generated and peak hour traffic with and <br /> Fax:612-644-9446 without the proposed right-on/right-off access to TH 169. Specifically, the analysis <br /> should look at the intersection of Carson Street and Main Street to determine if <br /> 800 Shelard Parkway additional improvements are needed at this location to safely and efficiently handle <br /> the total traffic generated. <br /> Minneapolis,MN 55441 <br /> 612-546-0432 <br /> Fax:612-544-6398 <br />