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5.6 In total, the Centre Pointe Business Park is estimated to generate 7,369 vehicle trips per day, with approximately 900 trips per peak p.m. traffic hour (244 entering, 686 leaving the site). The proponents state that no signalized intersection will have service difficulties based on the proposed development, even with growth in the background traffic by 2% per year. Only one intersection will change its level of service in the future, the ramp from Cleveland Avenue onto 35W North will change from a service level of"B" to a service level of"C", which is still functional. 5.7 Non-signalized intersections will continue to function as today, except the North Centre Pointe Drive intersection with Cleveland Avenue, where cars will queue up in Centre Pointe Drive while attempting to make a left turn to north bound Cleveland A venue. A solution at this intersection could be a signaled intersection. Signalizing could also help reduce straightway speeding along Cleveland Avenue. (The 1997 PUD and planning process planned for a signal further south at Lydia and Cleveland in order to reduce traffic noise and congestion close to residences and to provide a 4 way intersection into the industrial/park area east of Cleveland. Staff and city traffic consultants will be reviewing this issue during the EA W review and comment period.) 5.8 The proponents state that the 21,240 square feet of office area will have little negative impact on the traffic and in fact will remain similar to past projections for the Business Park, in part, because of the changing nature of the work force (more hi-tech than daily retail restaurant users) and work hours. The proponents note that hi-tech workers tend to work at different hours that a tradition 9 to 5 work day. 5.9 Existing noise levels have historically exceeded state noise standards for residential areas near County Road "D" and Cleveland A venue. The added traffic from the proposal will not significantly increase or decrease noise levels. However, construction noise may have a temporary impact, but only during weekday daytime construction hours. Construction for the building is estimated to take 12 to 14 months, during which noise and construction dust will be managed to reduce impacts, as much as possible. 6.0 STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: 6.1 The Development Review Committee (DRC) reviewed the proposed change in the Master Site Plan, the proposed Solutia site plan, the proposed PUD Amendments, and the draft EA W. The DRC concluded that the Master Site Plan designates the vacant parcel as a restaurant site to serve the users of the Business Park. It is limited to 6,000 square feet of building area and 82 off-street parking spaces. The proposed change in use is not sensitive to the mixed-use nature of the Master Site Plan, and is not supportive or complementary to the existing uses, both directly adjacent to the vacant parcel as well as those throughout the business park. By not developing a restaurant on the site, it is possible that more off-site employee vehicle trips will be generated, especially during the lunch hours. PF 3338 - RCA (10/22/01) - Page 6 of9