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<br />A new mast arm in the northwest corner is needed, including a signal head that can operate protected/permissive <br />for the westbound left into the new development. This signal head may need to be a Flashing Yellow Arrow, as <br />MnDOT does not install 5-section left-turn heads with a green ball any longer. If a Flashing Yellow Arrow head <br />was installed, a Flashing Yellow Arrow Retrofit Form will be required to see what modifications are needed to the <br />signal cabinet, controller, and other components, which may be extensive given the signal is 30 years old. Also, <br />there will need to be a new mast arm for northbound traffic exiting out of the development and the utility pole <br />shown on the latest site plan in the middle of the driveway will need to be removed. ADA accommodations <br />including push buttons, pedestrian indications, and concrete/truncated dome work will need to be added to the <br />intersection per the comments indicated in the above ADA section. <br /> <br />Finally, it should be noted that there is a full rebuild of this signal scheduled for FY 2023. Given the complexity <br />of the intersection with Country Drive and the Southbound I-35E Ramp, there should be discussion amongst <br />MnDOT, County and City staff as to whether modifications to the intersection should be made prior to the <br />rebuild, such as constructing a roundabout or rerouting Country Drive. <br /> <br />For questions concerning these comments please contact Mike Fairbanks (Mike.Fairbanks@state.mn.us) at 651- <br />234-7819 and Gennadiy Begelman (gennadiy.begelman@state.mn.us) at 651-234-7802. <br /> <br />Drainage Statement: <br />A MnDOT drainage permit may be required. In looking over the submitted information, it is not adequate to <br />eliminate the requirement for a drainage permit. It is MnDOT's policy that current drainage patterns do not <br />change and drainage rates to MnDOT right-of-way must not be increased. <br /> <br />To determine if a drainage permit is needed, please provide a grading plan showing existing and proposed <br />contours. Also provide drainage area maps for the proposed project showing existing and proposed drainage <br />areas with flow directions indicated by arrows. <br /> <br />Please contact Nick Olson at MnDOT Water Resources Engineering (651-234-7542) or <br />(nicholas.olson@state.mn.us) with any questions. <br /> <br />Permits: <br />Any impacts to MnDOT right of way will require a permit. Permit forms are available from MnDOT’s utility <br />website at http://www.dot.state.mn.us/utility/forms.html <br /> <br />Please include one to one set of plans formatted to 11X17 with each permit application. Please submit/send all <br />permit applications and 11X17plan sets to: metropermitapps.dot@state.mn.us <br /> <br />Please direct any questions regarding permit requirements to Buck Craig (651-234-7911) of MnDOT’s Metro <br />Permits Section. <br /> <br />Review Submittal Options: <br />MnDOT’s goal is to complete the review of plans within 30 days. Submittals sent in electronically can usually be <br />turned around faster. There are four submittal options. Please submit either: <br /> <br />1. An electronic .pdf version of the plans. MnDOT can accept the plans via e-mail at <br />metrodevreviews.dot@state.mn.us provided that each separate e-mail is less than 20 megabytes. <br />2. A compact disc with the plans in .pdf format. The disc can be sent to: <br /> <br />MnDOT – Metro District Planning Section <br />Development Reviews Coordinator <br />1500 West County Road B-2 <br />4