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r 'J;;6j'3~ . 8.0 Mitigation Measure for Post-Development Conditions As shown in the previous section, the traffic operation analysis results for the post- development conditions do not show any operational deficiencies. However, in anticipation to site access points along County Road E for the proposed development, precautionary measures need to be taken to restrict the location of a full movement access point. This needs to be followed to ensure safe vehicle crossing. Restricting the full access point can be accomplished by a variety of different methods, but for this Traffic Study the following two methods are presented: I. Extend the median to the Arden Plaza Entrance. Full access to the proposed development site would be located at County Road E and Arden Plaza Entrance. This would allow for a right-in and right-out only access point located approximately 200 feet to the east of Arden Plaza Entrance's intersection with County Road E. 2. Leave the existing median inplace and allow the only development site access point along County Road E to be at County Road E I Arden Plaza Entrance intersection. The access alternatives shown above were developed in collaboration with the Ramsey County Highway Department. . Choosing to implement the first option above and extending the median back to Arden Plaza Entrance necessitates the existing conditions roadway improvements discussed earlier in this report. If the median is extended and no improvements are made to address the west approach left turn at County Road E I Lexington Ave intersection queuing deficiency, major traffic safety problems will occur at the Arden Plaza Entrance. In addition, the eastbound through traffic on County Road E will be blocked during most of the p.m. peak hour. . Walgreen's Traffic Impact Study Draft Report Post-Development Mitigation February 07, 2001 8-1