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access to the book drop off windows approximately 55 feet further east of the relocated drive up. Dunn Brothers has indicated that from past experience, they do not expect more than 2 to 3 autos stacking at the drive-up window during normal peaks. The City's traffic consultant's numbers, in the Engineering review section are somewhat higher. With the exception of signage, moving the drive-up window is the only modification proposed for the exterior of the library that would result from the addition of the coffee shop. The sign package is currently being negotiated with the library. ~ , Internal library security will be ~andled by a reconfiguration of the library check-out counters and security devices, in conjunction with alarms at the entrance/exit doors of the coffee shop. These will be activated or deactivated in conjunction with the hours of operation of each unit. The hours of operation of each are as follows: Library Monday, Tuesday,VVednesday, Thuffiday Friday, Saturday Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 1 :00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Coffee Shop Monday through Saturday Sunday 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Engineering Considerations: The Engineering Department has reviewed the above project located within the Roseville Public Library on the corner of Hamline Avenue and County Road B. The main concern is with traffic circulation on the site. The key traffic issues are as follows: 1. The existing book return uses the same drive-up as the proposed coffee shop. Since the drive aisle allows one-way traffic only, those who wish to use the book return must go through the same line as the coffee shop drive-up traffic. During periods when there are caffi in line for the coffee shop, book return traffic may park, possibly illegally, and walk across to the drop boxes. It is anticipated that use of the drive-up book return will decrease significantly as a result. The library should consider a remote book return to eliminate conflicts. 2. It is estimated that on average, one to three vehicles will back up from the window. The maximum is estimated at four to five vehicles. The drive-up aisle will accommodate up to three vehicles without any traffic impacts. If there are five vehicles in line, the major east-west drive aisle will be impacted. It is not anticipated that the impact would cause conflicts at the Hamline Avenue entrance. 3. There are currently two crosswalks from the handicap parking stalls in the south lot to the plaza area in front of the entrance. The easterly crosswalk has a pedestrian ramp while the westerly one does not. With three cars in line, the easterly crosswalk would be blocked. The plan calls for the elimination of the easterly crosswalk and pedestrian ramp. The ramp would be replaced with plantings to form a barrier to pedestrians. This will provide the storage required 2 ..- .