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Comprehensive Plan St. Clair Estates is consistent with the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan in regards to resource management, land use, housing,transportation and utilities. The property is guided per the Comprehensive Plan for low density residential development and allows for 1.6 to 3.9 units per net acre. The net density for St. Clair Estates is 2.42 units per net acre. This is consistent with density requirements. Zoning The property is zoned R-1, Single Family Residential. The development is compliant with zoning, subdivision and other applicable city ordinances. It is also compatible with the existing adjacent residential, commercial and civic/institutional land uses. The proposed trails and sidewalk link the development to existing trails,the Regional Park, Rice Lake Elementary School and Sprit Hills Center commercial development. Traffic Several residents spoke at the public hearings in regards to increased traffic on Sioux Lane and Hokah Drive and the development's lack of access to Birch Street. 1. A Traffic Study was prepared by SRF Consulting Group, Inc. on June 23, 2016. • Average Daily Traffic (ADT) Estimate `AliT Road Current ADT (2019„ Huild Increase DT . Hokah Drive 270 455 +185 Sioux Lane 520 670 +150 St. Clair Estates is expected to generate 334 daily trips. Per the City's Transportation Plan, typical average daily traffic on local streets is less than 1,000. The development of St. Clair Estates does not cause traffic on Hokah Drive or Sioux Lane to exceed 1,000 ADT. Access to Birch Street is not warranted. Peak Hour Level of Service (LOS) Existing Peak Hour LOS Proposed Peak Hour LOS `y Ir,tc stiwt cs.s .'NI.Peak P.'\L Peak A. 1, Peak Birch Street and Hodgson Drive B D C D Birch Street and Ware Road A B A B • Birch Street and Hokah Drive A/C A/C A/C A/C 2