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- , . -. ,-- - - -. tJ\~ -Mt.DennisWeIscb -~~ A P.2 ~~~ ~- . The traffic study reported in the EA W appeaa to have UJed ahnost the same trip distribUtion perceatases that were assumed in the 1985 traffic analysis that was done when this project was first proposed. . The traffic analysis also included the same text that was used in the November 1985 traffic study memorandum prepared by Benshoof & Associlltcs. Some of the information is outdated. The analysis should have reflected most relevan~ reliable and cumnt data. For example, since t 985. Coumy Roed C and Cleveland Avenue have been classified as 'minor arterials', but were incorrectly labeled as 'coUccton' in the EA W. . The EA W should have addressed impacts of adjKeDt developments that have gone through final approval from the city of Roseville's City COW1ciI, including the potential impacts from Phase m of the Twin Lake development which is to be constructed at a site OD County Road C near Fairview Avenue. . Tbe document fails to estimate the cumnt and projected availability of mass transit service to the project area. , Finally, ~ have a couple comments regarding the air quaI1tyimpacts ciescribed in the EA W. Based on the" traffic volume and signal information from the EA Ws traffic iIn,pKt analysis tqXJrt, the analysis sho~ that both the oue-hour and eight-hour concentrations were below the state standards. The EA W states that R..a.rnM:y COUDtyplans to upgmIe County Road D/CleveIand Avenue intersection with improved geometric and traffic signal control in 1997. As such, traffic assignments, future conditions, and traffic volumes as well as capacity calculations were besed OD the premise that these improvements were completed and were operating as functional facilities. Since these improvements Were assumed in the air quality analysis, a legally binding document guarante=ing funding for the completion of these improvements " should bave been submitted with the Indirect Source Permit (lSP) application. An ISP will not be issued in final fonn without this document Given the type and size of the development with its dally variations in traffic, and the projected increase in traffic 8Dticj~ for the proposed project, the staff stresses the need to carefully monitor the actual land uses and traffic generation at the site to eDSUR CODtinued complianoc with the state eijht-hour stJmdard. We look forw:rd to receiving your respon!1e! to our cO!!'..ments and YQur decision on the need for an Environmental Impect Statement (BIS). If you have 8I1Y questions regarding oureomments, please contact Kathryn Kramer of my staff' at 612/297-8604. Sincerely, ~HO}~ Enviroumental Pllll1l'il'lg md Review Office Administrative Services Division PH~ap TOT~ P.B2