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• • Record of Decision City of Lino Lakes AGENCY COMMENTS AND RESPONSES Written comments received from agencies addressing the EAW were as follows: The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn /DOT) reviewed the EAW and had the following comments: Mn /DOT Comments: 1. The Transportation System Plan (TSP) covers a 20 -year timeframe and allocates limited funding. At this time there are no plans listed in the TSP to upgrade the interchange and ramps at I -35W and Lake Drive (CSAH 23). Mn /DOT is concerned about the level of proposed development surrounding the interchange of I -35W and Lake Drive (CSAH 23). Mn /DOT has repeatedly advised the City of Lino Lakes that a detailed traffic analysis encompassing I -35W and Lake Drive (CSAH 23) interchange must be performed. At present, no acceptable analysis has been submitted by the City or by a developer. Concerns and recommendations in a letter dated May 25, 2001 and earlier letters remain in effect. 2. The proposed development area will impact the surrounding transportation infrastructure by increasing demand on roadways, which are currently congested. It is recommended the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) reflect the traffic analysis needs discussed in the previous bullet. Timing the completion of future phases of development so that they happen concurrently with area transportation improvements will assist in minimizing congestion. The City should deny plats, site plans, or permit applications, until transportation issues and needs associated with the proposed project area and development are addressed to the satisfaction of the city and Mn /DOT. 3. Mn /DOT Metro District computation of Average Daily Traffic (ADT) estimated to generated by the proposed development determined that light industrial portion of the development would generate ADT of 1,847, while the proposed warehousing portion of the development would generate an additional 1,314 ADT, for total ADT of 3,161. 4. A Mn /DOT drainage permit may be required for this project. The proposed development will need to maintain existing drainage rates (Le. the rate of storm water is discharged from the site must not increase). To determine whether a drainage permit will be required, the City or project developer will be required to submit before and after for both 10 and 100 year rainfall events verifying that all existing drainage patterns and systems affecting Mn /DOT right -of -way. Storm water rate runoff will not be allowed to increase to Mn /DOT right -of -way. Review material will DRAFT