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DEPARTMENT OF <br />r TRANSPORTATION <br />August 31, 2023 <br />Todd Larson <br />Planning Manager <br />7550 Sunwood Dr. NW <br />Ramsey, MN 55303 <br />SUBJECT: Haviland Fields EAW <br />MnDOT Review #EAW23-006 <br />NNW quadrant of MN 47 and Nowthen Blvd/CH 5 <br />Ramsey, Anoka County <br />Dear Todd Larson, <br />Metropolitan District <br />1500 County Road B-2 West <br />Roseville, MN 55113 <br />Thank you for the opportunity to review the Haviland Fields EAW. Please note that MnDOT's review of <br />this EAW does not constitute approval of a regional traffic analysis and is not a specific approval for <br />access or new roadway improvements. As plans are refined, we would like the opportunity to coordinate <br />with our partners and to review the updated information. MnDOT's staff has reviewed the document and <br />has the following comments: <br />Right of Way <br />The residential driveway connecting to MN 47 should be removed early in the construction process and <br />should not be used for construction vehicle use. <br />Please contact Mike Lynch, Metro Right of Way, at 651-234-7558 or Mike.lynch(a,state mn us with any <br />questions. <br />Pedestrian and Bicycle <br />Currently there is a trail running NW, on the north side of CR 5, from the intersection of MN 47 and CR <br />5. There is also a trail running N/S on the east side of MN 47. MnDOT will be completing a mill and <br />overlay of this section of MN 47 in 2028. Some trail connections and crossings will change at that time. <br />As part of this project, MnDOT will be removing the pedestrian crossing on the south leg of the MN <br />47/CR 5 intersection. There are no destinations or sidepath in the SW quadrant, and the channelized <br />right turn is hazardous to pedestrians without a clear destination. <br />MnDOT suggests the developer work with the county to install a pedestrian crossing across CR 5 to <br />Iodine St NW to provide access to the trail. MnDOT recommends the developer ensure that the both the <br />sidewalk ramps on the driveways and the ramps for the internal crosswalk through the parking lot meet <br />American with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. We also advise that the internal crosswalk and <br />sidewalks around the building should maintain a Pedestrian Access Route (PAR) of at least 4 feet in <br />width. Standard plans are available on MnDOT's ADA page here: <br />http://dot.state.mn.us/ada/design.html. We also strongly recommend raising the street level to meet <br />major trail crossings so that the trails remain level for their users and vehicles have extra reinforcement <br />for giving pedestrian and cyclists the right of way. <br />Page 1 of 4 <br />