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Anoka County <br />TRANSPORTATION DIVISION <br />Highway <br />Douglas W. Fischer, PE <br />County Engineer February 9, 2017 <br />Tim Gladhill <br />City of Ramsey <br />15153 Nowthen Blvd. NW <br />Ramsey MN 55303 <br />Re: Site Plan — Regency Commons/National Self Storage <br />Dear Tim: <br />We have reviewed the site plan of Regency Commons/National Self Storage, to <br />be located east of CSAH 56 (Ramsey Boulevard NW) and north of CSAH 116 <br />(Bunker Lake Boulevard NW) within the City of Ramsey, and I offer the following <br />comments: <br />This site has been formally reviewed at least 5 times since 1995. In all previous <br />reviews, this department has consistently stated that all access for the site was <br />to be made from the locally roadway system with no direct access points to <br />either CSAH 116 or CSAH 56. Our perspective on access for this site has not <br />changed. The connection of 148th Avenue NW to CSAH 56 has been previously <br />accepted, and the proposed southbound CSAH 56 left turn lane construction <br />is to be relocated to occur at 148th Avenue NW, with this site gaining access <br />via 148th Avenue NW. If a secondary access point is required, this department <br />would give consideration to allowing a right turn in/right turn out (RI/RO) access <br />point onto CSAH 56 located within 500 feet of the intersection with CSAH 116, <br />within the limits of the raised median channelization on CSAH 56. <br />Base.. e site plan submitted, it appears that no additional right of way <br />adj-f.n o CSAH 116 or CSAH 56 will be required at this time. It should be <br />noted that the future reconstruction of CSAH 56 north of CSAH 116 may likely <br />include the extension of the raised median and channelization, which could <br />result in 148th Avenue NW becoming a RI/RO access point as well. <br />It appears that Case I intersection sight distance requirements may not be met <br />at the proposed 148th Avenue NW intersection onto CSAH 56, with obstructions <br />being trees and brush. The City and the Developer should ensure that clearing <br />and/or grading is completed to satisfy the Sight corner requirements to the <br />fullest extent possible for the proposed access. Please note that no plantings <br />or business signs will be permitted within the county right of way, and care <br />should be exercised when locating business signs, plantings, berms, etc. <br />outside of the county right of way, so as not to create any additional sight <br />obstructions for the 148th Avenue NW access onto CSAH 56. <br />Our passion is your safe way home! <br />1440 Bunker Lake Blvd. NW A Andover, MN 55304-4005 <br />Office: 763-862-4200 A. Fax:763-862••4201 A www.anokacounty.us/highway <br />Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer <br />