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<br /> <br /> <br />way from the centerline should be secured at the time of development along both County 10 and County <br />17. The city will be responsible for the costs of future right-of-way acquisition if not secured at the time of <br />development, in accordance with Washington County Cost Participation Policy #8001 as previously <br />referenced. <br /> <br />d. Access- All access will need to come off the county highway system for this proposed school site. This <br />presents some additional challenges that will need to be addressed in design. <br /> <br />School sites typically generate significant traffic volume and queuing; therefore, the County would require <br />a traffic study to better understand the anticipated traffic operations at the proposed access locations and <br />affected nearby intersections as part of the County’s access permitting process. It should be noted that <br />queuing of traffic on the county highway system presents significant safety issues. The design of the site <br />must accommodate all expected queuing at peak operating times. <br /> <br />Site sketches shared with the county propose two entrances: a bus entrance on County 10 and a visitor <br />entrance on County 17. The county anticipates that the proposed bus cul-de-sac driveway from County 10 <br />would be particularly problematic with respect to safety and operations. The close spacing from this <br />proposed driveway to the arterial intersection of County 10 and County 17 creates a risk that traffic <br />queues will sometimes obstruct the bus driveway or lead to a shortage of available gaps for buses to exit <br />the site, particularly when the intersection experiences a surge of other school traffic. This will be <br />exacerbated when this intersection is improved. The location of this access will need to be evaluated <br />further. <br /> <br />e. Turn Lanes -Any access from this property should be planned to include the construction of turn lanes on <br />the county highway. Lane geometry should be developed such that intersection control such as a stop <br />light can be added in the future. <br /> <br />f. Internal circulation -The school should plan for internal circulation from all access points on the site. The <br />site plan should never use the county highway system as a circulator route to access various points of the <br />property. <br /> <br />g. Future Sport Fields -The county is not likely to permit an additional street to accommodate future <br />expansion. Access to future site expansion should be planned and considered during initial site planning. <br /> <br />h. Pedestrian and Bike Access – The County will want to collaborate with the city and the school district to <br />consider and plan for pedestrian infrastructure within walking distance of the school, notwithstanding any <br />current policies related to bus transportation. The pedestrian routes should connect with nearby <br />neighborhoods, both existing and planned, and should provide reasonably direct access into the school <br />site itself. The construction of sidewalks and trails is a public benefit that will improve the community. The <br />County will want to work with the City and the School to determine when and where these trails are <br />constructed. Washington County Cost Participation Policy #8001 will provide guidance on cost share. <br /> <br />i. Site Drainage - All site drainage features will need to be addressed on the school property. No ponding or <br />site drainage appurtenances will be allowed in the current or future county right of way.