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Mr. Paul Pink -2- October 20, 1983 Utilizing the proposed development statistics and typical trip generation rates from other, similar developments, a projection was made of the number of trips that the proposed development would generate during the Saturday afternoon peak hour (see Table 1). In allocating development trips to the roadway system, it is expected that most trips will be oriented to the east and west on County Road B-2, similar to existing traffic patterns for the Rosedale Shopping Center. In this context, the expected percentage of development traf- fic by approach route and the resultant development traffic volumes during a typical 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. period on a Saturday afternoon are shown in Figure 1. After adjusting the existing traffic volumes for intercepted trips, the total post -development traffic volume was pro- jected for the intersection of County Road B-2 and site entrance. The respective approach volumes are shown in Figure 2. To accommodate the significant projected right turn volume from the east, the proposed site plan includes provision of an exclusive right -turn lane on the east approach of County Road B-2 for traffic turning into the site. Util.izing the volumes shown in Figure 2, a volume to capacity analysis was performed to determine the future level of ser- vice for this intersection. The analysis was based on the existing intersection layout with the addition of a right - turn lane on the east approach and with widening of the north approach. The capacity analysis indicated that the intersection would operate at a level of service 'A', which is a condition of generally smooth traffic flow, i.e., no vehicle has to wait for more than one red light indication. Due to insufficient data it is not possible to determine with certainty whether a traffic signal is warranted at the inter- section of County Road B-2 and the site entrance. However, it is considered likely that a signal will be warranted following completion of the development. It is suggested that the City and County monitor traffic conditions at the intersection after opening of the development and install a traffic signal when warrants are met.