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Roseville Planning Commission Meeting -3- Matson indicated that at the peak time of the restaurant (6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.), the Snelling Avenue peak has not decreased very much. He also indicated that at the p.m. peak on Snelling, many cars are turning right from County Road C, and would reduce the gaps created by the stop light at County Road C. Mr. Wolsfeld indicated the 20 second gap took the right turns into account. Matson asked how many cars per hour the restaurant would have during its peak hour. Mr. Wolsfeld indicated the peak hour number of cars lS 193, including both in and out trips. Wiski asked whether the County Road C interchange improvement is programmed. Drown indicated it is programmed, but it is unfunded. In response to resident questions, Mr. Wolsfeld explained the traffic count on the frontage road was taken on April 16, l7, 19, and 20 for 24 hours each day. Several residents indicated one lane of Snelling was closed during the week of the traffic count. The traffic count on Snelling was from a 1982 MNjDOT study. Mr. Wolsfeld also indicated the applicant proposes a realignment of the frontage road to solve the grade and drainage problem on the road, to provide more area for snow storage, and to provide improved alignment to Snelling Avenue. Mr. Wolsfeld indicated there is a significant amount of available capacity at the intersection, which can handle future increased traffic. In response to a question from a resident, Mr. Wolsfeld indicated acceleration and deceleration lanes on Snelling would improve the traffic situation. Matson indicated the proposed use is a good one; but without a better answer to the traffic problem, the proposed use will increase the problem. Matson suggested more input is needed from ~m/DOT on further solutions. Johnson indicated she does not feel a high volume restaurant fits with the neighborhood, Moeller indicated he is uncomfortable with the traffic study, especially with the questions raised about the timing of the study. Berry indicated she is sympathetic to the concerns of the neighborhood. Wiski indicated the consultant's report is persuasive regarding the compatibility of the proposed use with the neighborhood, and with peak hour traffic levels, compared to a different use which could come in without a rezoning. He indicated the question is whether the proposed traffic solution can work.