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March 30, 2016 Page | 2 Local roadway intersections on the county highway system are to be spaced utilizing engineering judgment, in accordance with the current ACHD Access Spacing Guidelines (based upon the speed limit and/or functional classification of the affected roadway) and shall meet minimum intersection sight distance requirements to the fullest extent possible as outlined in the Plat/Site Plan Review Procedures; ‐ In accordance with the above, the sight‐distance from these intersections should be measured to determine if it is satisfactory. Access Road Intersection Lane Configuration: Geometry at the new intersections accessing the development should be consistent with the following as stated in the ACHD ) Development Review Process (August, 2014) Section IV. Plat/Site Plan Review: As a part of the ACHD permit process, left and right turn lane construction on the affected county highway shall be required at each new local street tie‐in. Additional requirements may pertain if the applicable intersection sight distance requirements cannot be achieved at an approved local street tie‐in and/or as the intensity of the development warrants. Cost for the design and construction of the turn lane(s) shall be borne by the developer/City/Township. Design details for the turn lane construction shall meet State Aid and/or ACHD standards (see the ENGINEERING PLAN REVIEW PROCESS); ‐ In accordance with the above, left and right turn lanes should be constructed on CSAH 54 (20th Avenue N) at each new local street tie‐in, which would include: 1) Rehbein Street 2) 73rd Street, and 3) halfway between Rehbein Street and 73rd Street. Development Impacts: With respect to all residential development, the ACHD Development Review Process (August, 2014), identifies the intent and stipulations with regard to the determination of traffic impacts and corresponding transportation improvements: The first priority is to avoid introducing any new access points onto the county highway system. If this is not feasible, RI/RO access (with the applicable turn lane construction on the county highway system) is to be achieved. If this is not feasible, full‐access intersection tie‐ins may be constructed in accordance with the Matrix outlined above. The intensity of the development and/or other inherent safety issues may also require the completion of a detailed Traffic Study, construction of raised median channelization or possible full reconstruction of a portion of the affected county highway(s) by the developer/City/Township in conjunction with the proposed development.