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Mounds View Planning Commission March 19, 1997 4111 Agenda Meeting Page 6 office generation and the peak hour of the street. The traffic caused by the offices was included in the traffic study. Commissioner Johnston expressed his concern with safety in regard to the increased number of U-turns that will be taking place at Edgewood Drive and County Road H2. Ms. Heuer explained that it is possible that a U-turn at an uncontrolled intersection such as Edgewood Drive could become a safety problem, and if that were the case, the intersection may need to be posted for no U-turns. Commissioner Johnston also inquired as to the possibility of a signalized intersection at Edgewood Drive and wondered how negotiations were going with MnDOT. Director Sheldon informed the Commission that MnDOT was opposed to adding an additional traffic light to Highway 10 at less than their typical half-mile spacing and that MnDOT was aware that Highway 10 would be changing in character in terms of it being in the middle of Mounds View and having a local commercial corridor purpose. However, MnDOT suggested that the County Road H2 intersection be reworked so that signal could be moved further north to get a signal closer to the property. Director Sheldon indicated that they were very firm with regard to their policy on this issue but that they could have further discussions at a higher level. Mr. Smith added that they will continue to work with MnDOT to try • to get a traffic light approved for the site. Commissioner Miller inquired as to how much of the building was in the wetland buffer. Director Sheldon pointed out on the map the area involved and suggested that approximately 1/4 of the building was in the buffer. Commissioner Brasaemle wondered how far the building was from the actual wetland. Director Sheldon indicated that the closest point was approximately 30 feet. Commissioner Stevenson asked if the Fire Marshal had reviewed the plans which show only one entrance since they normally require two access points for fire purposes. Director Sheldon said that the Fire Marshal saw the diagram, but she would reaffirm his understanding that it was just the one access point and added that with the sprinklering of the building, there is less concern with regard to fire department issues. Acting Chair Stevenson turned the floor over to the audience for questions and comments. Russ Nordstrom, 2536 County Road H2, expressed that at the outset, he was totally opposed to the project but he is less enthusiastic about having it developed as duplexes. He expressed that he is impressed with the way the developer has worked with the neighborhood prior to making an application for this development.