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July 31. 1991 River Bluffs Engineer's Review thc vicinity of Lots 8 and 9 of Block 1 along the river. These two lots in particular should be reviewed by a qualified soil tester and an opinion given on the probability of finding a suitable area for soil absorbtion systems. 4) Street Layout and Transportation. The most significant objection to previous subdivision plans has concerned this topic. The plan as currently proposed does provide two means of access to the plat and its two cut-de-sacs are within the maximum length allowed by City Code. The plan, however, does neglect to connect with a dedicated and improved stub of Juniper Ridge Drive which abuts the plat on its west boundary. Connection of this street would, of course, provide a beneficial third point of access to the subdivision. In addition, it would provide a shorter travel distance from the intersection of Juniper Ridge Drive and 153rd Avenue to points Southeast along Highway #47. For example, assuming the connection of Waco Street between 149th and 150th Avenues, there would be a travel distance of 1.15 miles between the intersection of Juniper Ridge Drive and 153rd Avenue and the intersection of 1,~9th Avenue and Trunk Highway #47. Alternately, to reach this same point via 153rd Avenue alone, a travel distance of 1.6 miles would be required. However, the former route would require four turns and four stops while the latter route would require a single turn and only two stops. In addition, the latter route would provide a higher speed limit, since the majority of the travel would be along MSA road and Trunk Highway #47. It is my conclusion that travel time would actually be quicker and discourage travel through neighboring residential areas through the use of this latter route. If the proposed street configuration is endorsed by the Planning and Zoning Commission, l would recommend that the existing stub of Juniper Ridge Drive in Rum Acre Estates be vacated and abandoned. In addition, I would ask that a fifty foot utility and drainage easement be reserved between the west cut-de-sac of Juniper Ridge Drive in the subject plat and the intersection of Salish Street and Juniper Ridge Drive in Rum Acre Estates. The boundary between Lots I3 and lz~ should be reconfigured such that this drainage and utility easement would run along the boundary of these lots. 5) Park Dedication. The present park plan calls for a trail corridor along the northern boundary of the plat. This plat should be reviewed by the Park and Recreation Commission for a recommendation on park dedication. 6) Drainage. A drainage plan needs to be prepared and submitted for review prior to final plat approval. I will be at the August 6, 1991 meeting to answer any questions on the above review. Sincerely, CITY OF RAMSEY City Engineer SJJ:ccr i I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I