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COUNTY OF ANOKA Public Services Division HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 1440 BUNKER LAKE BLVD. N.W., ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 553044005 (763) 862-4200 FAX (763) 862-4201 November 23, 2005 Amy Giesler City of Ramsey 15153 Nowthen Blvd. N.W. Ramsey, MN 55303 RE: Preliminary Plat The Meadow Dear Amy, We have reviewed the preliminary plat The Meadow, to be located in the southeast quadrant of CSAH 5 (Nowthen Blvd.) and Alpine Dr. within the City of Ramsey, and I offer the following comments: 60 feet of right of way east of centerline of C SAH 5 along the entire boundaries of this plat will be required for future reconstruction purposes (120ft total r/w corridor for CSAH 5). It is possible that whenever this route is reconstructed in the future, additional trail, utility, construction or temporary easements may be required. It appears that there are deficiencies for the Case I Intersection Sight Distance Requirements in both the northeast and southeast quadrant of CSAH 5 and Alpine Drive, with trees and brush causing the sight distance deficiencies in the southeast quadrant, and an existing structure causing the sight distance deficiencies in the northeast quadrant. Since these obstructions are outside the boundaries of this plat, they are considered to be non-correctable. The City/Developer shall ensure that all applicable sight distance requirements are met to the fullest extent possible for this development. Please note that no plantings or signs will be permitted within the county right of way, and care must be exercised when locating signs/buildings/structures/plantings/berms/etc, outside of the county right of way, so as not to create any new sight obstructions for this site. No direct access points onto CSAH 5 are proposed in conjunction with this plat, which is consistent with county policy and is acceptable. However, based upon the configuration of"Street 2" in the plat, it appears that the City and/or developer may be considering the possibility of a local roadway connection onto CSAH 5 at the 15 l*t Lane NW alignment, which this department does not support. 151 st Lane NW does not meet access spacing guidelines. CSAH 5 is a high-speed arterial route, and there are safety and operational issues associated with the current roadway spacing and access locations (Ramsey Elementary, Ramsey City Hall/Fire Station Complex, 15 1st Lane NW, Alpine Drive, etc.). A new street or access from the east onto CSAH 5 at 151st Lane NW will further compound the safety and operational issues. We note on the latest plans submitted that a portion of the -138- Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer