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� . Hennepion County <br /> An Equal Opportunity Employer <br /> Iy CF July 22, 1994 <br /> 2 5 1994 <br /> Mr. Denny <br /> idge G1TY OF ORONO <br /> TEA Architects <br /> 2724 West 43rd Street <br /> Minneapolis, MN 55410 <br /> RE: Nelson Entry Gate, 460, 500, and 550 Tonkawa Road, Orono <br /> Dear Denny: <br /> As we discussed, Hennepin County cannot permit the proposed mail box turnout <br /> on the northeast corner of the above driveway onto County State Aid Highway <br /> (CSAH) 135, Tonkawa Road. Although the sight-distance (visibility) at the <br /> main driveway is above minimum standards, any access point north of it <br /> becomes hazardous due to the hill south of the driveway. Any vehicle <br /> exiting the proposed approach will have far sub-standard sight-distance to <br /> the south and any southbound vehicle turning left into the proposed entrance <br /> would be similarly inhibited from seeing northbound traffic. <br /> Our recommendation would be to enhance the existing approach by increasing <br /> the south radius of the driveway, and relocating the mail boxes to the north <br /> side. This action would result in at least two worthwhile improvements. <br /> First, the approach would be more perpendicular to the road, thereby easing <br /> turning movements in and out. Secondly, the letter carriers and residents <br /> could pull into the approach to access the mail boxes and not be parked on <br /> the roadway. <br /> The enclosed sketch is one way of accomplishing this installation, but we <br /> are willing to explore other possibilities. I would also be available to <br /> meet at the site to "brainstorm" the situation. <br /> Thanks for the timely inquiry and please feel free to call with further <br /> questions or to schedule a meeting. <br /> Sin ely, <br /> te_� <br /> David K. Zetterstrom <br /> Entrance Permit Coordinator <br /> DKZ:gk <br /> Attachment <br /> cc: Jeanne Mabusth, City of Orono <br /> Department of Public Works <br /> 320 Washington Avenue South Recycled Paper <br /> Hopkins, Minnesota 55343-8468 <br /> (612)930-2500 FAX:(612)930-2513 <br />