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b. The industrial park access road (between Fourth Avenue and Lake Drive) has an unnecessary jog in it which could be eliminated by realigning the intersection with Fourth Avenue. c. The intersection of Fourth Avenue and the industrial Bark roadway could be redesigned as a continuous curve rather than a 90 intersection (thereby allowing an opportunity to straighten out the jog mentioned above). This would require minor changes in the Fourth Avenue right- of-way. d. Since the primary purpose of Fourth Avenue will be to serve this property and the property to the west of Fourth Avenue, it appears feasible that its alignment could be revised to better suit the shape and character of the property. The attached sketch illustrates one potential realignment of Fourth which might more efficiently serve the industrial park. The developer should be encouraged to consider alternative layouts plans to assure that the one selected best suits the project area. 3. Utilities: Is sanitary sewer service an important factor in developing this industrial park? If it is, then the developer should be prepared to discuss the issue with the Planning Commission and City Council while continuing the planning process. A central water system may also be desirable in this area. Central water could better handle wet industries and would provide better fire protection. Feasibility for sewer and water should be discussed with the City Engineer. 4. Soils: The Anoka County Soil Survey indicates that approximately 20% of the site consists of soils with very severe wetness limitations (Iw-Isanty fine sandy loam) and that approximately 30% of the site consists of soils with marginal limitations due to wetness (Ln-Lino loamy fine sand). These soils limitations will most likely influence the lot and roadway layout of the industrial park. I would suggest that the developer perform a soils inventory of the site and record the extent, location and character of the problem soils and address what measures he will utilize to overcome them. 5. Access and Traffic: The developer should review the access and roadway plans with the Anoka County Highway Engineer and MnDOT. Their comments, in writing, should be submitted with any refined plans. Also, cul-de-sacs should be avoided in industrial areas where possible due to the more difficult turning movements of heavy trucks. If cul-de-sacs must be built (such as in area just south of ditch) then the diameter should be at least 130 feet. 6. Screening: The Sketch Plan illustrates areas for berm and landscape screening and screen planting along their east property line just south of the ditch. This positive design feature should also be utilized in the following areas: a. east property line north of County Ditch 10 b. property adjacent to I-35W (required 20 foot buffer strip per Section 6. (7) (bb) of Ordinance 21) c. property adjacent Reinholt residence