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Minnesota Department of Transportation <br />Metropolitan District <br />Waters Edge Building <br />1500 County Road B2 West <br />Roseville, MN 55113 <br />July 15, 2015 <br />Jill Hutmacher <br />Arden Hills Community Development Director <br />1245 West Highway 96 <br />Arden Hills, MN 55112 <br />SUBJECT: Comprehensive Plan Amendment - TCAAP <br />MnDOT Review # CPA15-005 <br />Northeast of US 10 and CSAH 96 <br />Arden Hills, Ramsey County <br />Control Section 6205 <br />Dear Ms. Hutmacher: <br />Thank you for the opportunity to review the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment <br />changes for the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP). Please note that <br />MnDOT's review of this Comprehensive Plan Amendment AUAR does not constitute <br />approval of a regional traffic analysis and is not a specific approval for access or new <br />roadway improvements. As plans are refined, we would like the opportunity to meet with <br />our partners and to review the updated information. Additionally, MnDOT has several <br />construction projects planned in the area. Ramsey County, Arden Hills, and MnDOT <br />should continue to work closely in planning for highway changes. MnDOT’s staff has <br />reviewed the Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) and has the following comments: <br />Freeways/Access: <br />The maps do not clearly show the connecting road from CR H to CR I on the east side, <br />which MnDOT believes is an important element. <br />For questions concerning these comments, please contact Tony Fischer (651-234-7875 or <br />jose.fischer@state.mn.us) in MnDOT Metro District’s Traffic Section. <br />Planning: <br />It has been noted that with this update, the old 2030 Socioeconomic (SE) data forecasts <br />are still being used, which is technically ok. However, new 2040 SE data forecasts have <br />been made available. Although the new 2040 SE data forecast control totals are similar <br />to the old 2030 SE forecasts, they do shift some growth away from the exurbs to the <br />urban core and 1st ring suburbs, which results in slightly less negative traffic impacts on <br />the regional system. <br />For questions concerning these comments, please contact Jim Henricksen (651-234-7782 <br />or jim.henricksen@state.mn.us) in MnDOT Metro District’s Planning Section.