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CASE# <br />MNDOT RESPONSE TO SIGN REQUEST AT 16261 ST FRANCIS BLVD ACCESS <br />By: Steven Jankowski, Assistant City Engineer <br />Background: <br />Staff brought attention to a concern regarding the visibility of a private driveway access onto TH <br />47 at the March. 16, 2010 Public Works Committee meeting. The property is located at 16261 St <br />Francis Blvd. Attached to this case are two aerial photos illustrating the area; one showing the <br />general area and the second a closer view of the driveway area. Also attached are photos of the <br />northbound approach to this driveway. <br />It had been suggested that the driveway.could be rerouted to the stub of Lithium Street. <br />However, this would involve the cooperation of both the property owner at 16261 St Francis <br />Blvd and the owner of the parcel to the north. The subject parcel has legal access to TH 47, and a <br />relocation of the driveway couldn't be required of the property owner. <br />Staff was directed to. contact MnDot to inquire as to whether they would consider placement of <br />warning signs such as "Hidden Driveway" (or some similar warning) along TH 47. Attached is <br />the MnDot response to this request from Tiffany Dragon of the MnDot Metro Signing and <br />Pavement Marking Division. Ms. Dragon's response acknowledges that the sight distance is <br />limited and recommends that the property trimming vegetation on his property would mitigate <br />the problem to some extent. MnDot also responded that they would not be installing a sign as <br />they have determined that such signs do not improve safety. <br />Recommendation: <br />Based upon discussion: <br />Action: <br />Based upon discussion: <br />Reviewed By: <br />Director of Public Works/Principal City Engineer <br />City Engineer <br />Public Works Street Supervisor <br />Chief of Police <br />PW: 09121/10 <br />