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Although these volume increases are significant, current volumes are light. Area roadways would still operate well, and delays to side street traffic adjoining these roadways (although increased) would not increase significantiy. Roadways in the area are constructed so that an increase in traffic (such as proposed) can be accommodated. Traffic control for the new intersection near Maple Lane Court can be controlled satisfactorHy by installing a stop sign for the new roadway only. However, there are sight distance limitations and the presence of a hill where Western Avenue, South Owasso Boulevard and the other new proposed roadway intersect. The installation of an all-way stop at this intersection may be desirable and should be studied carefully, with the disadvantages of a low volume cross-street being weighed against the sight distance restrictions. South Owasso Boulevard/Rice Street This intersection is controlled by stop signs for South Owasso Boulevard only. Approximately 18,500 vehicles per day are currently accessing this intersection, with nearly 85% of this traffic using Rice Street. Development is anticipated to add nearly 550 vehicles per day to the intersection and to South Owasso Boulevard (west of Rice Street). Delays to South Owasso Boulevard traffic can be lengthy, especially during the peak hour. In addition, volumes are high enough at this intersection such that the installation of traffic signals has been considered by Mn/DOT in the past. However, the addition of traffic from the proposed development to the intersection will not significantly worsen the operation of the intersection. In the worst-case scenario (during the peak hour), it is anticipated that only 55 vehicles Lake Owasso Property Traffic Impact Analysis Roseville, Minnesota Page 10 A-ROSSD9401