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Memo to Jim Studenski Review of Access Options for Behm's Century Farm, 6th and 7th Additions Project Page 4 June 4, 2002 5) "Minor collectors should be laid out in order to be compatible with the topography and environmental constraints of the area." The only apparent environmental constraint is the presence of wetlands. As noted in the analysis done by Metro Land, Option 1 would require crossing over 700 feet of wetland. Option 2 would reasonably mitigate this impact and would require crossing only one county ditch. Options 3, 4, and 5 to the north would also have minimal wetland impacts and each would require crossing two county ditches. RECOMMENDATIONS Based on this review of access options and their consistency with the planning principles established in the City of Lino Lakes Comprehensive Plan, we recommend that access Option 2 be implemented to extend Carl Street westward on a southwesterly alignment to connect with Sunset Avenue approximately 600 feet south of Carl Street. This option would maintain the access advantages of Option 1, but with mitigation of the likely wetland impacts under Option 1. In addition, we recommend that the City consider a 36 -foot wide pavement design as recommended in Appendix B of the Transportation Plan for minor collectors in low density residential districts.