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iiii7 BENSHOOF & ASSOCIATES, INC. TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS AND PLANNERS 110 7301 OHMS LANE, SUITE 500/EDINA, MN 55439/(612) 832-9858/FAX (612) 832-9564 August 4, 1994 REFER TO FILE: 94-28 MEMORANDUM TO: Dan O'Brien �q FROM: James A. Benshoof and Edward F. Terhaar Fr RE: Results of Traffic Analysis for Proposed Elk River Retail Center PURPOSE The purpose of this memorandum is to present the traffic analysis results for a proposed retail center in the City of Elk River, MN. The traffic analysis and results presented in this memorandum are organized as follows: 1) Background Information. This includes development characteristics and roadway IIIand traffic information. 2) Traffic Forecasts. Daily and p.m. peak hour traffic forecasts were developed based on pertinent background information and on trip generation figures for a post- development condition. 3) Traffic Analysis. The ability of the roadway system to effectively accommodate the projected post-development traffic volumes was analyzed and reviewed for any potential difficulties. 4) Conclusions. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Project Information The proposed development is to be located on Dodge Ave. north of Elk Hills Dr. and east of T.H. 169, as shown in Figure 1. The development is expected to consist of a family restaurant (6,375 sq. ft.), an auto service related use (4,512 sq. ft.), and two general retail uses (8,000 sq. ft. and 10,800 sq.ft.). All access will be on Dodge Ave. along the east side of the development. Existing Conditions Currently, Dodge Ave. serves as a two-way frontage road on the east side of T.H. 169 III and extends between 192nd Ave. on the north and 5th St. on the south. Along the site frontage, Dodge Ave. presently is 30 feet wide with low bituminous curbs. Elk Hills Dr. is also a two lane, two way roadway serving mainly residential uses and also serves