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COUNTY OF ANOKA Department of Highways Paul K. Ruud, Highway Engineer 1440 BUNKER LAKE BLVD NW, ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 612-754-3520 April 2, 1990 RECEIVED APR 0 3 1990 Ans'd ............ City of Ramsey 15153 Nowthen Blvd. N.W. Anoka, MN. 55303 Att: Pete Raatikka Regard: Development Southwest Corner C.R. 83 and 146th Avenue Dear Pete: I have reviewed the sketch plan for the proposed development on the Southwest Corner at the intersection of Armstrong Boulevard/County Road 83 and 146th Avenue. I have three (3) comments on the development as follows: A right turn lane currently exists for southbound traffic through this area. That right turn lane was constructed for traffic turning right onto Trunk Highway 10, so there would be no purpose in building any additional width for southbound traffic. Our preference would be to have the driveway that accesses Armstrong Boulevard eliminated since this property will have access to .146th Avenue. Our general policy would be to not permit access to the County Highway. Particularly since this property will access through to the commercial site to the south, I think this access to Armstrong Boulevard could be eliminated. o Through this area where left turns could occur at 146th Avenue a bypass lane is a good idea, however, it would entail rather extensive construction. The bypass lane itself would need to be approximately fourteen (14) feet wide, eight of which is already constructed as a shoulder, however, those eight feet would need to be strengthened and the additional six feet added. The total length of the bypass lane would need to be approximately 700 feet in length, 380 feet would be in advance of the intersection and 230 feet beyond the Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer