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Mn/DOT Metro W . E . TEL :612-582-1368 Apr 23 98 10 : 18 No .004 P .03 Rick Jopke April 22, 1998 page two We will not allow additional access to T13 10 because it would multiply the points of potential vehicle conflict on this arterial, Arterial roadways such as TI1 10 were constructed to serve regional mobility needs rather than to provide property access. When access points proliferate along a highway, they degrade the highway's capacity and safety. The site should he designed to take advantage of the existing full-movement signalized accesses to the highway at Long Lake Road/TH 10 and at CR H2/'1'H 10. The trunk highway system cannot compensate for decisions made at the local level in denying access to the local roadway system. Allowing more than one access would be irresponsible of us when reasonable access can be provided to the local roadway system. Current Site Plan New Signalized Intersection Issues Without the frontage road connection,we will not allow the signalized intersection as proposed, Regional policy recommends intersection spacing on arterials in urban areas at one-half mile intervals. The Long Lake Road and County Road 1-12 intersections with TH 10 are approximately one-half mile apart. We originally accepted the signalized intersection proposal because the proposed intersection, in combination with the frontage road,would alleviate turn movements on TH 10 and would provide an alternative to TH 10 for local and destination oriented traffic. These safety and roadway efficiency factors provided a greater benefit to the trunk highway system than arterial spacing when originally accepting the proposal. Required Permits We require a Mn/DOT access and stormwater drainage permit for the proposed development. With the access permit, we will require construction of a right turn lane on eastbound TH 10 for permit approval. This development proposal necessitates the turn lane and is the responsibility of the project proposer,the city, or both. Additional information, turn lane specifications and the appropriate forms may be obtained from Bill Warden of our Permits Section at 582-1443.