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• Memo • • Lino Lakes Police Department To: Chief John Swenson From: SGT William Owens CC: Date: October 23, 2013 Re: Saddle Club PUD - CPTED Review After reviewing the plans for the Saddle Club PUD; it is a proposed 53 lot residential development which will connect Old Birch ST, Pheasant Run S, and Fox RD. Upon reviewing the plans I only see one public safety concern, the increased traffic from Old Birch ST to Birch ST. Old Birch ST connects to Birch ST on either side of the "S curve" of Birch ST. This provides vehicles turning from Old Birch ST limited visibility of vehicles traveling on Birch ST. Because of the limited visibility and the existing speed limit of 50MPH, I'm very concerned we will experience an increase of "T- bone" style crashes and rear -end crashes. I expect motorists will not be diligent with checking Birch ST for oncoming traffic when turning from Old Birch ST and with the speed limit, I expect vehicles to present themselves quickly to turning vehicles. The speed limit will also have a meaningful impact on the severity of the crashes. Without dedicated turn lanes for vehicle turning from Birch ST to Old Birch ST, given the speed limit and the limited visibility, I expect to see an increased number of rear -end type crashes. Again, with a 50MPH speed limit I anticipate these crashes to be severe. I would suggest not connecting Pheasant Run S to Old Birch ST and instead require motorists to exit via Fox Rd or Pheasant Run S. Otherwise, I would suggest adding turning lanes from Birch St to aid vehicles turning, especially across traffic. I would also suggest lowering the speed limit of Birch ST to a much lower speed in an attempt to reduce crashes and also mitigate the severity of them.