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John Slack, Perkins + Will May 2, 2016 Land O’Lakes Expansion TS Update Page 22 Summary and Conclusions The following study summary and conclusions are offered for your consideration: 1) Results of the existing intersection capacity analysis indicate that all study intersections currently operate at an acceptable overall LOS C or better during the a.m. and p.m. peak hours. In addition, no significant side-street delays or queuing issues were observed in the field or traffic simulation, except at the County Road F/Hamline Avenue and County Road F/Lexington Avenue signalized intersections. 2) Once completed in the year 2018, the expanded Land O’Lakes headquarters is expected to employ approximately 2,100 people. However, site capacity is estimated at approximately 2,500 employees. Access to the site is proposed at the following locations: a. County Road F: i. Right-in/right-out access located approximately 950 feet east of Hamline Avenue opposite an existing driveway (West Access) ii. Full-access located opposite Innovation Way with traffic signal control (Existing Central Access) iii. Right-in/right-out access located approximately 525 feet west of Lexington Avenue (Existing East Access) b. Lexington Avenue: Full-access located approximately 925 feet south of County Road F (Existing South Access) 3) Under year 2018 conditions, the expanded campus is expected to generate approximately 912 a.m. peak hour, 789 p.m. peak hour, and 4,914 daily trips. Upon reaching employee capacity, the expanded campus is expected to generate approximately 1,090 a.m. peak hour, 943 p.m. peak hour, and 5,870 daily trips. 4) Lexington Avenue reconstruction between I-694 and Cummings Park Drive is expected to be completed by the end of the year 2016. The County Road F/Lexington Avenue intersection will be reconstructed to include northbound/southbound dual left-turn lanes and single right-turn lanes as well as eastbound/westbound single left-turn lanes. In addition to the County Road F/ Lexington Avenue intersection improvements, a raised median will be added along Lexington Avenue within the study area. However, the Land O’Lakes South Access is expected to remain a full-movement intersection. 5) Results of the year 2018 (i.e. year of opening) intersection capacity analysis indicate that all study intersections are expected to operate at an acceptable overall LOS D or better during the a.m. and p.m. peak hours. However, significant side-street delays and queuing issues were observed, especially during the p.m. peak hour. a. Consequently, a number of short-term geometric and traffic control improvements are recommended for consideration (See Recommended Short-Term Improvements).