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. . . .' Mr. Tim Nelson Apri 1 30. 1987 -8- Regarding the capability of the intersections to accommodate development traFFic. a capacity analysis has been perFormed For each of the Four major intersections on Hamline Ave. (shown in Ffgure 2) that would be aFFected by the develop- ment. One major result is that each of the three signal 'zed intersections (T.H. 36 north ramps. Commerce St.. and County Rd. B) would be able to accommodate the expected post-devel- opment p.m. peak hour traFFic at level of service B. Level of service B is a condition of eFFective traFfic Flow with limited delay and is well within normal design standards. At the fntersection of County Rd. B-2 and Hamline Ave.. the Fol lowing Findings were establ ished: The existing four-way stop sign control could accommo- date the projected post-development p.m. peak hour traFfic volumes at level of service D. Level of service D is a condition that involves a tolerable amount of delay and is the typical urban design standard. The peak hour warrants for traFFic signal control are met without or with the development. substantiating the County's perception that this intersection should be monitored. A complete signal warrants analysis For this intersection probably should be completed in the next year or two. If a traFfic signal were installed. the intersection would accommodate the expected post-development p.m. peak hour volumes at level of service 8. From a traFFic saFety standpoint. an important positive Feature is that the primary site access wi 11 occur at the existing signalized intersection of Hamline Ave. and Commerce St. The traffic signal will serve to safely accom- modate the development traFFic at this location. Location of the second access point at Sandhurst Dr. accomplishes an important design principle of minimizing conFl ict points on Hamline Ave. With this plan. all site access would occur at two existing public street intersections. A traFFic saFety beneFit is gained by having two access points along the subject segment of Haml ine Ave.. instead of the eight exist- ing curb cuts. Location of the southern driveway at Sandhurst Dr. also is important because it is at the southern boundary of the site. If this driveway were located farther to the north. it would occur in the middle of the parking lot. which would create greater vehicle/pedestrian confl icts. In terms of other on-site traffic characteristics. it is important to mention that we have been involved for about the last seven months in providing assistance on the site plan development