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..,, <br /> • r-- <br /> ,v. ii Howard R. Green Com3any <br /> August 13, 2003 <br /> File: 821260J-0240 <br /> Mr. Scott Harlicker <br /> Senior Planner <br /> City of Elk River <br /> 13065 Orono Parkway <br /> Elk River, MN 55330 <br /> RE: ELK RIVER AUTO STOP <br /> Dear Mr. Harlicker: <br /> 411 As requested, we have reviewed the plans and submittal package for the proposed Elk River Auto <br /> Stop located on Trunk Highway 10 (TH 10) at 171st Avenue. As you are aware, this is the <br /> redevelopment of the old Houle Oil site. The submittal package consisted of a set of plan sheets <br /> containing boundary and topographic survey; grading drainage and erosion control plan; utility and <br /> paving plan; site plan; landscaping plan; civil details; and building plans. The plan sheets were all <br /> prepared by Van Sickel, Allen, and Associates, Inc. Also submitted was a wetland delineation report <br /> prepared by Kjolhaug Environmental Services Company, Inc. Finally, a storm drainage calculation <br /> prepared by Van Sickel, Allen, and Associates, was also submitted. Based upon our review, <br /> comments received at the staff review meeting, and conversations with the developer's engineer, we <br /> would offer the following comments: <br /> 1. The proposed development consists of seven gasoline pump islands, a convenient store, a <br /> tunnel car wash, car detail center, a quick lube facility, and a minor service area. <br /> 2. Access to the site is proposed through an existing right-in/right-out off of TH 10 at the <br /> southwest corner of the site. There is a proposed right-in-only off of 171st Avenue, located <br /> approximately 70 feet west of the existing driveway, and there is a full movement driveway <br /> off of 171st Avenue located at the northwest corner of the site. This driveway is <br /> approximately 35 feet west of the existing full-access driveway. <br /> We have discussed with the developer's engineer the need to have the right-in-only off of <br /> 171st Avenue designed so that it is used as only a right-in and does not allow even a <br /> passenger vehicle right-out access. <br /> • 3. Several years ago when 171st Avenue was rebuilt and this site was operated by Houle Oil <br /> Company, there was a small car wash located adjacent to 171st Avenue. This precluded <br /> acquiring any significant right-of-way without taking the car wash facility. Now that the site <br /> Ltr-081303-Harlicker <br /> 1326 Energy Park Drive • St. Paul, MN 55108 • 651/644-4389 fax 651/644-9446 toll free 888/368-4389 <br />