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Page 14 of 20 I. Traffic Study and Site Circulation – For Review The site currently has two access point to the Subject Property along County Highway 96 and Snelling Avenue North. No changes are proposed to the current configuration. As part of the application, the Applicant has provided a Traffic Review Memo (Attachment J) which references the future intended use of proposed Lot 1, Block 1. The memo notes that the overall impact of the intended use on area roadway capacity is expected to be minimal and that no significant issues are expected as a result of the proposed development from a traffic capacity perspective. In response to prior concept review comments from the City Council, the Applicant has shown in the renderings that vehicles leaving the apartment building will be signed as “Left Turn Only” with signage showing “No Right Turn” movements to reinforce traffic patterns towards Highway 96. The illustrations provided in the application show there will be a “Left Turn Only” marking at the access point of Highway 96. During the Planning Commission review, the Applicant confirmed this was not accurate and vehicles will be able to turn in both directions exiting onto Highway 96. Markings and signage will be installed at the drive aisle leaving the apartment building. A condition of approval is included below that the submitted plans be revised to show the markings and signage on the plans. Access to County Highway 96 from Submitted Renderings Access to right-of-way for proposed Lot 1, Block 1, will be shared with the existing access for proposed Lot 2, Block 1. A condition of approval is included below to require that a shared access agreement is recorded before the final plat can be recorded. The Applicant has submitted exhibits that detail how emergency vehicles and waste collection vehicles would traverse the site. The submitted plans indicate that the Applicant would satisfy the requirements for site circulation. Concerns regarding noise from the surrounding highways impacting future residents within the development were identified as a concern as part of previous reviews. The Applicant has submitted a Traffic Noise Assessment (Attachment K) has been prepared by David Braslau Associates, Inc. The assessment is attached to this report. The summary of findings within the report found that a higher level of glazing would be required on windows on the proposed multifamily dwelling to meet Minnesota noise rules. The assessment also analyzed the impact of sound on surrounding residential uses. This analysis found changes to surrounding properties that would not be easily detectable and no suggestions were made for this change.