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While additional analysis is necessary it is apparent that in both short term and long term forecasts CSAH 54 begins to take a more predominant role in the areas transportation system. The traffic modeling conducted so far indicates that a full access to the north at 21st Avenue, with signals, may improve the overall operation of the areas transportation system. Anoka County has been hesitant to modify their proposed plans based in part on the intersections inconsistency with their access spacing guidelines as well the significant debate over the intersection during the CSAH 14 design process. In order to address the accessing spacing issues the development team has also proposes the possibility of realigning CSAH 54 to tie directly into CSAH 54 immediately east of the Main Street Bank. There appears to be many advantages to this design however the access to southbound 21st Avenue becomes problematic. Additionally, Centerville is uncertain, at this time, what impact the realignment would have on their downtown project. The development team and city staff are coordinating review efforts with the City of Centerville. Anoka County has stated that they do not what to proceed with any consideration of the realignment unless there is a local request to do so. The development team will be at the work session to discuss the transportation issues and will be presenting the traffic simulation that has been prepared. Approval Process Staff has been working with the developer to establish the overall review process. The PUD process includes both a development stage plan approval and well as a final stage plan approval. Given the scope of the project, multiple end users, and the development time frame of 5 -8 years staff is recommending a process similar to what was done with the Legacy at Woods Edge project. This would include a master plan approval and establishment of design guidelines at the development stage approval with final stage plans covering the individual development proposals. Staff will provide a greater overview of this at the meeting. 2