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The project does create additional traffic impacts at a major intersection, but so would any project in this area of the city. Continued development in the I-3 district along with growth in Anoka County and further removal of signalized intersections along Highway 10 will lead to a continued increase in traffic and a reduction in the level of service for motorists at all intersections along Highway 10. However, at this time, staff does not believe the project should be denied solely on the grounds of traffic impacts. The proposed Highway 10 corridor study will review the corridor as whole and identify short, mid and long-term improvements that will benefit the surrounding roadway network. The study is expected to begin this spring and run through December 2021. Applicable Regulation Easement Vacation The plat of Cascade Industrial Park dedicated unimproved right-of-way within the currently proposed development area. The applicant has purchased all three vacant oudots surrounding the unimproved right-of- way and is requesting to vacate the right-of-way easements to allow development of the property as one large parcel. There is currently one unimproved roadway access along the 161" Ave alignment providing access to the vacant property west of the project area. This access is proposed to be vacated but will be replaced with a new right-of-way along 163rd Ave with the new plat. Staff has also added a condition requiring the developer to extend 163rd Ave through their project area and to the vacant parcel to the west. Plat Section 30-375 of the city ordinance outlines the findings necessary for City Council approval of a plat: (1) The proposed subdivision is consistent with the Zoning regulations (article VI of this chapter) and conforms in all respects with all requirements of this Code, including the honing regulations and this article. The subdivision complies with all performance standards outlined in the zoning ordinance and has direct access to a public street. The subdivision conforms to all requirements of this code. (2) The proposed subdivision is consistent with all applicable general and specialized city, county, and regional plans, including but not limited to, the city's comprehensive development plan. The subdivision provides access to the parcel west of the proposed project area via dedication of public right-of-way and is consistent with all applicable general and specialized plans. (3) The physical characteristics of the site, including but not limited to topography, soils, vegetation, susceptibility to erosion and siltation, susceptibility to flooding and drainage are suitable for the type and density of development and uses contemplated The project will include large areas of gravel parking and office building(s). The site is generally flat and is located out of the floodplain. Submitted plans show compliance with city standards, and the conditions of approval help to ensure the project complies with all drainage standards. The site is suitable for the proposed development. (4) The proposed subdivision makes adequate provision for water supply, storm drainage, sen age transportation, erosion control and all other services, facilities and improvements otherwise required in this article. Stormwater is addressed as if the property met state and county standards for an operating salvage yard. Staff has included this as a condition of approval to ensure the proposed subdivision makes adequate provisions for all services and facilities in the area. N:\Public Bodies\Agenda Packets\02-03-2020\7.1 sr Copart 2.docx