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Jim Ericson Oc�ober 9, 1997 page two It is in the city's best interest to approve the plat with the most restri�ive access as possible. Three of the four iots in the pre(iminary plat have direct access to 5ilver Laka I�oad. The city shouid act accordingly to limit access to this site to th� local roadway netiwork. Direct property access is most efliciently and safeEy pravided by inierna! circulation and streets ehat provide access to TH 10. Ivii�/DOT �ietro Division's long range investment plan identifies TH 10 as a preservaiion corr�dor. The plan piaces the high�st priority on th� us� af resources to pr€serve th� existin� transportation system. Preservation stratie4ies maintain the facil�ty or road�uvay in its curres�t condiiion ta serve its curren� purpose. If future TH ld improvernents are required because of this dev�lopment propasal's tnink hi�hway access, the improverr�ents wiil be th� responsibility of the project propaser, the cit}r or both. ,, `W� prefer to work in partnership with landowners and th� city to prevent problems before the�r occur. �ur abili�y to preserve safe and efficient traffic flow on the highway is comprorrused when we fack city and landowner cooperatiar�. It is our desire �o work with you to �anag� the highway sysie� effectiveiy. � • We will allow the requested accesses. However, v✓e strongly recommend cansolidation of access and lacal roadv✓ay use to best serve the operation of iH 10 and safety of the proposed project's users. We require access permits for a� three accesses to TH 10. We require canstruction of a continuous right turn Iane on eastbound TH 10 for permit approvaE. This development proposal necassitates the continuous rigl�t tum lane and is the responsibiiity ofthe projeci proposer, the city, or both. A!1 accesses that require installation of cuiverts must use 6:1 siopes. Flacement of culverts must occur beyond the clear zone. The pertnit appEicant m�ast submit plan and cross-sectional drawings of th� proposed access, showing the required turn tane. Please contact Wayne Lemaniak of our Traffic Engine�ring Section ai 7i9-5188 far additiona� information concernin� the continuous right tum lane and proper Iarie siriping. Additional informatiora and the appropriate permit forms may be obtained frorri Bii( Warden of our Pem�its S�ction at 582-1443. 8 l�le require � Mn/D�'I° storm water draina�e pennit for the proposed dev�Iapment. °�he p�rmit applicaiion must include hydraulic computatians and draiara�e area maps, s�owing existin� and proposed condition� aaad addressing 1004year stoems. Existing deainage patC�rns and ra�es of runoff �e�ting Mn/DOT right ofway must be perpetuaied, i'he sit�'s storm water discharge rate must not increase. ?�ny questions r�gard°uig Mn/DO'T drainage concems rrlay be directed to Gene Bovy of our Vdater Resources Sec�ion at 779- 5053.