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January 15, 1986 Anne Norris, City Planner 15153 Nowthen Boulevard N.W. Ramsey, MN 55303 Re: Minnesota Department of Transportation Northfork Planned Unit Development Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) District 5 (Ramsey, Anoka Co.) 296-1652 Dear Ms. Norris: The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) has completed a review of the above-referenced EAW, and submits the following comments: The project document was previously reviewed by MnDOT as West Oaks PUD. MnDOT comments were submitted to the City of Ramsey in a letter dated June 4, 1985. J We estimate that the proposed 255 single family homes will generate a minimum of 2550 additional average daily traffic rather than the 450 to 2,000 daily vehicle increase discussed in the EAW. Question 28 in the EAW calls for a directional distribution of traffic generated by the project. The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) should contain that information, as well as peak hour demands associated with the project. The analysis should indicate the amount and directional split of traffic using T.H. 10/169 and Jarvis Street. The proposed access is presently a farm entrance and is at the west end of a Mn/DOT weigh station with a crossover for farm traffic. A left turn lane for eastbound trucks to the weigh station goes through the crossover and would create a dangerous situation for the vehicle numbers we are predicting. The developer will have to address this problem with improved geometrics or change location of access. A new left turn lane for eastbound traffic and right turn lane for westbound traffic would have to be constructed at the developers expense. As noted in the EAW, an access permit will be required from the developers before construction begins. The permit can be app]ied for at the District 5 Headquarters. Please contact Forest Moen, Roadway Regulations Supervisor at (612) 593-8449. Equal Opportunity Employer