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Mr. Dan O'Brien -10- August 4, 1994 Elk River Retail Center Drivewavs on Dod2e Ave. In order to move customers in and out of the development in the most efficient and safe manner, we recommend the modifications to the existing site plan as shown in Figure 6 and described as follows: . Provide two 12 foot exiting lanes and OI1C 14 foot entering lane at each driveway. This will allow more space for vehicles to queue while waiting to exit without backing up into the lot and greatly improves the safety and overall operation of the driveways as compared to options with fewer lanes. Move the south driveway approximately 24 feet north so it aligns with the northern most parking lot aisle south of the auto service use. This will eliminate the "crossing" pattern that would have been experienced by entering and exiting customers under the current site plan, thereby greatly improving the safety and efficiency of the driveway. Relocating the driveway to the north will also center it between the two residences on the east side of Dodge Ave. and eliminate the partial offset condition with the residential driveway shown in the current site plan, thereby improving the safety of movements in and out of those driveways as well. CONCLUSIONS From the traffic analysis documented in this memorandum, we have established the following conclusions: Current traffic volumes on Dodge Ave. indicate it is functioning as a collector route. . . . In order for Dodge Ave. to conform with pertinent standards as a collector street, it needs to be widened to 36 feet from face of curb to face of curb to allow for one through lane in each direction and a parking lane on one side. In order to accommodate the total post-development traffic volumes, it is recommended that this improvement be implemented in conjunction with the proposed development. The amount of traffic generated by the proposed development indicates the need for a right turn only lane for southbound traffic on Dodge Ave. at the Elk Hills Dr. intersection, as well as the implementation of four-way stop sign control. One entering and two exiting lanes are recommended for both development driveways on Dodge Ave. Relocate the south development drive approximately 24 feet to the north of its location on the current site plan to improve the safety and efficiency of traffic movements.