06-08-26 Planning Commission Meeting Packet

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The plans should identify trail connections within the site and along CSAH 15. Trails should connect to future subdivisions to the north, Hudson Road, and Oak-Land Middle School, with a trail connection through Cimarron to the northwest or directly west to connect to CSAH 17. Washington County's policy is to assist local governments in promoting compatibility between land use and highways. Residential uses located adjacent to highways often result in complaints about traffic noise. Traffic noise from this highway could exceed noise standards established by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the U.S. Department of Transportation. Minnesota Rule 7030.0030 states that municipalities are responsible for taking all reasonable measures to prevent land use activities listed in the MPCA's Noise Area Classification (NAC), where the establishment of the land use would result in violations of established noise standards. Minnesota Statute 116.07, Subpart 2a exempts County Roads and County State Aid Highways from noise thresholds. County policy regarding development adjacent to existing highways prohibits the expenditure of highway funds for noise mitigation measures. The developer should assess the noise situation and take any action outside of County right of way deemed necessary to minimize the impact of any highway noise. A right-of-way permit will be required for any work within the County highway right of way as it relates to the development. As the development progresses, a plan set will be required with the application and include any grading, culvert installation, water and sewer services, parallel trail development, signage, and any landscaping and other improvements within the County right of way. A temporary access permit will be needed for access to Manning for site grading purposes, even if an existing access point is being repurposed for such use. Additionally, the developer or the City will need to submit a drainage report and calculations for review of any downstream impacts to the county drainage system. Along with the drainage calculations, we will request written conclusions that the volume and rate of stormwater run-off into the county right of way will stay the same as part of the project. Confirmation that the developments stormwater plan meets all watershed requirements will be required prior to any permit approvals. All utility connections to County highway right of way for the development require Washington County Right of Way permits. Typically, these utility connection permits are the responsibility of the utility companies. Thank you again for the opportunity to provide comments on the revised sketch plan for Limerick Village. We look forward to continuing to work with the City of Lake Elmo to ensure that development in this area is successful and well-served by the transportation network.