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2) The right - in/right -out access point proposed on CSAH 10 between CSAH 49 and Ware Rd. is not necessary and we recommend that it be eliminated. Instead, internal flow (local roadways /connections) should be provided for connectivity to Ware Road. We may reconsider this position if the developer is willing to construct this access with: 1) a raised median pork chop island at CSAH 10 so that the access is a right in/right out access point, and 2) construct an EB CSAH 10 right turn lane to accommodate these right turning vehicles. In addition, the RI/RO access point must be located in such a way that it does not interfere with the necessary turn lane construction and intersection integrity for either the CSAH 10 /CSAH 49 intersection nor the CSAH 10/Ware Road intersection. 3) The alignment of Ware Road south of CSAH 10 must line up with the alignment of Ware Road on north side of CSAH 10. Because the developments will cause a significant increase in the number and location of turning movements on CSAH 10 and CSAH 49, turn lane construction will be required to be constructed on the county highway system in conjunction with this development. We have prepared a concept plan detailing the turn lane construction that will be required. The concept plan is consistent with the discussions which have previously taken place, and consists of the following: A. Construction of EB and WB CSAH 10 left and right turn lanes at Ware Road; B. Construction of SB CSAH 49 left turn lane with painted channelization and speed: 1 transition at CSAH 10; C. Construction of NB CSAH 49 right turn lane and SB CSAH 49 left turn lane at Arrowhead Street with painted channelization and speed: 1 transitions (maintain 8ft. paved shoulder); In addition, the Traffic Impact Study prepared regarding these developments indicates that signalization of the CSAH 10 /CSAH 49 intersection must also take place in conjunction with these developments in order to ensure public safety and maintain acceptable levels of delay at the intersection. Also, if and/or when the extension of Ware Road proceeds north of CSAH 10 with a tie -in to CSAH 49, it shall be constructed with a raised median pork chop island at CSAH 49 so that the access is a right in/right out access point. Costs for the design and construction of the turn lane, shoulder and painted channelization of CSAH 10 and CSAH 49 shall be the responsibility of the developer. Design details for this construction are to be coordinated through this department. Further discussions will need to take place between the City and the county regarding any cost sharing arrangements for the traffic signal construction. It appears that all applicable Intersection Sight Distance requirements can be met with minor clearing and/or grading for these developments. The City and/or the Developer shall ensure that all applicable Intersection Sight Distance requirements are satisfied to the fullest extent possible for these developments. Please note that no plantings or business signs will be permitted within the county right -of -way. Care must be exercised when locating signs /plantings/berms /etc. outside the county right -of -way, so as not to create obstructions that will obstruct intersection sight distances.