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COUNTY OF ANOKA Public Services Division HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 1440 BUNKER LAKE BLVD. N.W., ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 March 26, 2004 Jeff Smyser City of Lino Lakes -- _ 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014-1182 RE: Preliminary Plat Marshan Townhomes 2nd Addition Dear Jeff, (763) 862-4200 FAX (763) 862-4201 FILE COPY We have reviewed the Preliminary Plat for Marshan Townhomes located in the northeast quadrant of CSAH 23 (Lake Dr.) and Aqua Lane within the City of Lino Lakes and I offer the following comments: The existing right of way east of CSAH 23 is 45 feet. An additional 15 feet of right of way adjacent to CSAH 23 will be required for future reconstruction purposes. If the city does not require the developer to dedicate the additional right of way as part of this development, all building/parking setbacks should be based on the future right of way width of 60 feet east of centerline on CSAH 23. In addition, any trail or utility easements deemed necessary by the City of Lino Lakes along this portion of CSAH 23 outside of the county right of way should be dedicated as part of this development. We. , have reviewed the Intersection Sight Distance Requirements for the CSAH 23/Aqua Lane intersection. It appears that the sight comer for the southeast quadrant of this intersection is -obstructed by an existing structure located on private property outside of the. boundaries of this development. Consequently, this sight distance deficiency is considered non -correctable at this time. The City and the developer shall ensure that all applicable sigh distance requirements are satisfied to the greatest extent possible for this development. There are trees and plantings shown on the Landscape Plan (sheet 8 of 11) that would introduce new sight obstructions for the sight comer in the northeast quadrant of the CSAH 23/Aqua Lane intersect6ion (see attached sketch). The Landscape Plan shall be revised to eliminate any new obstructions to this site corner. Please note that no plantings or signs will be permitted within the county right of way. Care must be exercised when locating signs, buildings, structures, plantings; berms, etc. outside of the county right of way, so as not to create sight distance obstructions for the affected public roadway or access point. No direct access to CSAH 23 is proposed for this development, which is acceptable to -this department, and all units will have access via Aqua Circle and Aqua Lane. The right of access along CSAH 23 shall be dedicated to Anoka County and any existing access driveways onto CSAH 23 within the boundaries of this development shall be removed, and the right of way restored to match the existing depth, grade, and slopes. This development will introduce a significant number of new turning maneuvers at the CSAH 23/Aqua Lane intersection and will have an impact on the safety and operations of this intersection. There are currently right turn lanes on northbound and southbound CSAH 23 at Aqua Lane. We have Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer