Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 08/21/2023

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Table 7: Trip Generation Forecast DescriptionAM Peak Hour SUN Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Land Use Daily In Out Total In Out Total In Out Total Multifamily Housing 303 Units 1,376 26 86 112 53 44 97 72 46 118 Senior Adult Housing— 22 Units 94 2 4 6 3 2 5 4 3 7 Townhomes Senior Adult Housing—Multi- 173 Units 561 12 23 35 30 29 59 24 19 43 Family Total Trip Generation 1,849 40 113 153 86 75 161 100 68 168 Pedestrians and Bicycles There are existing pedestrian facilities/trails on both sides of Sunwood Dr, Dysprosium Rd and County Road S. MN Highway 47 has a pedestrian/bicycle path on its east side only. There are marked crosswalks at all intersections that the pedestrian paths cross, as well as push-buttons at both of the stoplight controlled intersections. Internal walkways will connect buildings to each other; connections will be made with the existing trails along County Road 5. Transit Service There are no transit routes within a mile of the proposed site. a. Discuss the effect on traffic congestion on affected roads and describe any traffic improvements necessary. The analysis must discuss the project's impact on the regional transportation system. If the peak hour traffic generated exceeds 250 vehicles or the total daily trips exceeds 2,500, a traffic impact study must be prepared as part of the EA W. Use the format and procedures described in the Minnesota Department of Transportation's Access Management Manual, Chapter 5 (available at: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/accessmanagement/resources.html) or a similar local guidance. A traffic impact study will be completed for this project based on the projected trip generation of the site (see Appendix E). The area's transportation network is expected to support the development within the project site with current intersection geometry. Metrics for traffic analysis include intersection delay as measured by level of service (LOS) and 95th percentile queue lengths. LOS grades range from A to F, with LOS A being the highest (best traffic flow and least delay), LOS E as saturated or at-capacity conditions, and LOS F being the lowest (oversaturated conditions). LOS D or better is generally considered acceptable operating conditions. The traffic impact study will include intersection capacity analyses for intersections adjacent to the project site along County Road 5, MN Highway 47, and Sunwood Drive. Based on the results of the traffic impact study capacity analysis, all intersections are anticipated to operate Haviland Fields EAW 28 July 2023