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I t. I I I I I I I . I I I I I I I . B. Cannon A venuetriller Lane Cul,de-Sacs This alternative would include constructing 45 foot diameter.cul-de-sacs at the west end ofTilIel.Lane and the west end of Cannon Avenue (adjacent to Highway 51) with removal ofthe segment of Cannon Avenue located between the two new cul-de-sacs. It is assumed that this alternative would only be possible if constructed in conjunction with the vacation of Hamline A venue. This alternative would require a driveway extension to provide access to 1322 Cannon Avenue property. Retaining walls would likely be needed to provide support for the cul- de-sac pavement in the vicinity of the MnDOT drainage ditches. Some property acquisition would be required from 1322 Cannon Avenue and 1323 Cannon A venue to allow for the standard 60 foot radius right of way need for the Cannon Avenue cul-de-sac. C. Reduced Street Widths This report has incOlporated three proposed street widths within the project area. The City in the past has generally reconstructed streets to a 32 foot width where physically possible however numerous exceptions to this "standard" exist throughout the City. For example, the recently constructed Tiller Lane and Dunlap Street are both 30 feet wide. The 1999 Pavement Management Program Comprehensive Street Condition Review has identified streets within the City based upon the functions they serve. The various widths proposed in this report respond to the different functions that are provided by each street as outlined below: State Aid/Collector Street: Ingerson Road, Hamline A venue The main transportation corridor through the neighborhood from Lexington A venue to Highway 51 is provided by Ingerson Road and Hamline A venue. These two roadways are designated MnDOT State Aid routes and function as collector/through streets. The proposed width for these streets is 32 feet which allows for easy movement of two-way traffic with one vehicle parked on the street. MnDOT State Aid rules will require that the City pass a no parking resolution or restrict parking to one side of the street in order to meet MnDOT width standards. Local Street: Carlton Drive, Fernwood Street, Cannon A venue These streets primarily serve local residents only and have average daily traffic (ADT) counts less than 500. The proposed width of 28 feet is adequate to provide for City maintenance vehicles, emergency vehicle access and two way traffic without parking. When parked vehicles are present two-way traffic is possible but requires drivers to pass at slow speeds. The City parking ordinance results in limited on street parking at any time of the year and virtually no overnight parking so two-way traffic should generally operate satisfactorily. The narrower width provides for less runoff, reduces construction and maintenance costs and provides 3