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tpla Minnesota Department of Transportation OPnti Metropolitan Division Waters Edge 1500 West County Road B2 Roseville, MN 55113 December 23, 2003 Michael Grochala Comm. Development Directot 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014 SUBJECT: Legacy at Wood's Edge Development, Mn/DOT Review #EAW03 -029 SE Quad of 1-35W and County Road 23 (Lake Drive) Lino Lake, Anoka County Control Section 0280 Dear Mr. Grochala: Thank you for the opportunity to review the above referenced Environmental Assessment Worksheet. Representative from Mn/DOT recently met with your city staff regarding the potential impacts from this development at the interchange at I -35W and Lake Drive. Based on the outcome of this meeting additional information will be needed to determine the full impact of this development. The city stated that the developers are working on a traffic study that will identify current and future needs at the interchange, in addition to interim measures that will mitigate some of the traffic impacts of this development. This is to be sent to Mn/DOT when the development is sent to our agency for plat and/or site plan review. Currently Mn/DOT does not have any improvements planned for this interchange in the 20 -year Transportation System Plan. Mn/DOT is currently initiating an 1 -35 Study, from I-694 to Hinkely Minnesota to determine the 20 -year needs of the study corridor. However, we would recommend that the city by and secure funding as soon as possible for any future interchange improvements. Mn/DOTs policy is to assist local governments in promoting compatibility between land use and highways. Residential uses located adjacent to highways often result in complaints about traffic. noise. Traffic noise from this highway could exceed noise standards established by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the U.S. Department of Transportation. Minnesota Rule 7030.0030 states that municipalities are responsible for taking all reasonable measures to prevent land use activities listed in the MPCA's Noise Area Classification (NAC) where the establishment of the land use would result in violations of established noise standards. Mn/DOT policy regarding development adjacent to existing highways prohibits the expenditure of highway funds for noise mitigation measures in such areas. The project proposer should assess the noise situation and take the action deemed necessary to minimize the impact of any highway noise. If you have any questions regarding Mn/DOTs noise policy please contact Peter Wasko in our Desibm section at (651) 582 -1293. An equal opportunity employer RESPONst 1 An initial traffic simulation model was presented to Mn /DOT and the Anoka County Highway Department in early December 2003. Additional traffic scenarios were requested and are being developed, reviewed, and discussed at this time. 2 Due to the absence of County, State, and Federal funds for the full reconstruction of the Lake Drive /I -35W interchange, the City has proposed interim improvements to address forecast traffic needs. The City is actively pursuing additional funds for interim and long -term improvements. 3 Recognizing the incompatibility between residential development and highways, the site plan has been prepared to include commercial structures adjacent to I -35W and Lake Drive, while the majority of residential units have been centrally located on the site. •