Laserfiche WebLink
Mr. Dan O'Brien -10- August 4, 1994 <br /> Elk River Retail Center Driveways on Dodge Ave. <br /> In order to move customers in and out of the development in the most efficient and safe <br /> manner, we recommend the modifications to the existing site plan as shown in Figure 6 <br /> and described as follows: <br /> . Provide two 12 foot exiting lanes and one 14 foot entering lane at each <br /> driveway. This will allow more space for vehicles to queue while waiting to <br /> exit without backing up into the lot and greatly improves the safety and overall <br /> operation of the driveways as compared to options with fewer lanes. <br /> . Move the south driveway approximately 24 feet north so it aligns with the <br /> northern most parking lot aisle south of the auto service use. This will <br /> eliminate the "crossing" pattern that would have been experienced by entering <br /> and exiting customers under the current site plan, thereby greatly improving the <br /> safety and efficiency of the driveway. Relocating the driveway to the north will <br /> also center it between the two residences on the east side of Dodge Ave. and <br /> eliminate the partial offset condition with the residential driveway shown in the <br /> current site plan, thereby improving the safety of movements in and out of those <br /> driveways as well. <br /> CONCLUSIONS <br /> From the traffic analysis documented in this memorandum, we have established the <br /> following conclusions: <br /> . Current traffic volumes on Dodge Ave. indicate it is functioning as a collector <br /> route. <br /> . In order for Dodge Ave. to conform with pertinent standards as a collector <br /> street, it needs to be widened to 36 feet from face of curb to face of curb to <br /> allow for one through lane in each direction and a parking lane on one side. In <br /> order to accommodate the total post-development traffic volumes, it is <br /> recommended that this improvement be implemented in conjunction with the <br /> proposed development. <br /> . The amount of traffic generated by the proposed development indicates the need <br /> for a right turn only lane for southbound traffic on Dodge Ave. at the Elk Hills <br /> Dr. intersection, as well as the implementation of four-way stop sign control. <br /> . One entering and two exiting lanes are recommended for both development <br /> driveways on Dodge Ave. <br /> . Relocate the south development drive approximately 24 feet to the north of its <br /> location on the current site plan to improve the safety and efficiency of traffic <br /> movements. <br /> • <br />