Agenda - Council - 07/26/1988 - Laserfiche WebLink

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~.., ;....~. ~ 41':".-1< ~i. ~~. "\ ~. . "'. ~'I" .\~ COUNTY OF ANOKA I i J Department of Highways Paul K. Ruud, Highway Engineer 1440 BUNKER LAKE BLVD NW, ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 612-754-3520 July 19, 1988 city of Ramsey 15153 Nowthen Boulevard NW Ramsey, MN. 55303 JUl 2 0 1~8~ RECEIVED Attention: Anne L. Norris community Development Director Regarding: Proposed Development NW Corner of TH 10 and CR #56 Dear Anne: We have reviewed the proposed site plan for a used vehicle sales lot on the northwest corner of TH 10 and CR 56 and offer the following comments. When CR #56 was reconstructed, the house on this lot was located extremely close to the existing road. As such, we obtained no right-of-way along this parcel, assuming that it would someday redevelop and the house would be removed. Since the house no longer exists, we recommend at this time an additional 27 feet of right-of-way be dedicated to bring this lot into the same right-of-way section as the other side of CR #56 and also the properties to the north. The proposed access on CR #56 is acceptable at this time, however this is only acceptable since the northern portion of the property is not being developed or improved with this plan. When this development or improvement occurs, this driveway should be relocated to the north closer to the railroad tracks. Our experience has shown, driveways in right turn lanes have a higher accident potential especially as they get closer to the major highway intersection. Also, locating the access further north, gives it a greater distance and therefore a smoother maneuver for vehicles exiting the lot and wanting to turn left at TH 10. Affirmative Action I Equal Opportunity Employer 40