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• • • Planning & Zoning Board Legacy at Woods Edge December 10, 2003 intersection, the existing off ramp and on ramp intersections, which are now separated, need to be aligned to a single intersection, which would require the reconstruction of approximately 400 - feet of the on ramp. A simulation of the proposed traffic mitigation plan was presented to the Planning and Zoning Board on January 28, 2004. The analysis demonstrated that the proposed improvements maintain an acceptable level of service through 2010. SEH will be providing a summary of the analysis at the February 11, 2004 meeting. Representatives from SEH met with Mn/DOT on January 29, 2004, to present traffic simulation models for four scenarios. They were: a. Existing traffic levels on the existing system. b. 2005 traffic levels (assuming full buildout of the Legacy plus background traffic growth) on the existing system. c. 2005 traffic levels (see above) on the proposed improvements d. 2010 traffic levels on the proposed improvements. Mn/DOT was satisfied with the models presented. They need to confer with FHWA to determine whether additional simulations would be required. Mn/DOT's opinion was that additional simulations are not likely to be required. They also concur that bridge replacement should be addressed by 2010. The City will be resubmitting the preliminary plat to Mn/DOT for further review. The resubmittal is needed to identify the area of right -of -way within the plat that is needed to accommodate the ramp realignment. With the traffic simulations having been presented to and reviewed by Mn/DOT, they should be in a position to approve the plat once it has been resubmitted. The City will still need to present the traffic simulation models to Anoka County and Met Council. This will be scheduled in the near future. The proposed improvements will require the acquisition of right -of -way along Lake Drive. The proposed improvements and extent of right -of -way acquisition will be evaluated further as part of the feasibility study for the project. Parking. The development standards establish parking requirements through the use of shared parking standards. By recognizing that peak parking demand occurs at different times for different land uses, shared parking facilities help minimize the amount of land and expense devoted to parking lots. Additionally, on- street parking has be included in the development plan were possible. A parking analysis was completed to determine if the site plan has provided adequate parking space for the proposed level of development. The analysis segmented the site into four zones to compare the availability of parking spaces for commercial and office uses to the potential demand within each zone. Based on the analysis, Block 1 was short approximately 15 spaces. However, staff is evaluating the availability of the Civic Complex parking lot due to its close proximity to this area. Otherwise, the site has adequately addressed the parking demands within 8