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To comply with City request,RLK modeled a series of land uses that might occupy these spaces. These <br /> examples illustrated that if the traffic could be handled in these conditions, the ultimate trip generators <br /> would still be served and traffic operations would not suffer. <br /> Table 3B of the report shows the net trip generation comparison after considering the impacts of <br /> alternative modes of transportation as well as internal trips. Assuming the addition of the ancillary uses, <br /> alternative modes and internal trips,only 36 additional trips would be generated in the A.M Peak and only <br /> 83 additional trips would be generated in the P.M. Peak. Again, these are not three times the traffic <br /> generated by the previous hotel use. <br /> The actual conclusions of the traffic study are found on Page 8 of the report. We state: <br /> "RLK has tested several scenarios of trip generation and traffic operation for the market- <br /> rate apartment site, westerly portion of the building and the conceptual parcel to the east. <br /> Because of the effects of transit and other modes(i.e., bikes, etc.), as well as shared trips <br /> and internal capture, it is our conclusion that the trip generation and traffic operation <br /> associated with these potential uses will operate the same, if not better than the previous <br /> use on the site (Holiday Inn hotel). The access locations do not negatively impact the <br /> flow of traffic along County Road E, nor do the various proposed trip generators cause <br /> increased impacts to the overall street network. The addition of the right-in/right-out <br /> driveway onto Lexington will provide access options to the driver. <br /> It is important to realize that this analysis encompasses the market-rate apartments, and <br /> also makes assumptions as to the potential uses for Lot 2 and the reuse of the former <br /> restaurant and banquet facilities. More accurate trip generation calculations can be <br /> made for the site once those uses have been determined." <br /> Additionally, the traffic study reported that based on the proposed apartment and speculated ancillary <br /> uses,the driveways would operate at LOS-C or better in the A.M. and P.M.Peak hours. The intersection <br /> of County Road E and Lexington will continue to operate at overall LOS-D or better during the peak <br /> hours. <br /> Finally, it must be reiterated that RLK Incorporated did not conclude that at full build-out the site would <br /> generate three times the number of P.M. Peak Hour trips generated by the former hotel use. RLK <br /> Incorporated did complete an exercise to"address the maximum capacity of the system for trips generated <br /> from the site" as requested by City staff. To that end, RLK found that the traffic operation of the hotel <br /> and likely ancillary uses will remain satisfactory and will not unduly impact the City or County roadway <br /> traffic operation. <br /> On March 28, 2012, you forwarded to me a memo from City Planner Meagan Beekman that outlined <br /> specific comments regarding your development. You informed me that your development will no longer <br /> consist of 150 units,but will now consist of 120 units. <br /> The City also forwarded comments specifically addressing "Traffic and Public Works" issues. I have <br /> reviewed these comments and have the following responses: <br /> RLK Incorporated Page 2 of 5 March 30,2012 <br /> Response to Staff Comments-1201 County Road E,Arden Hills 2011-052-M <br />