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Hennepin County Transpor+�ation Department <br /> , ... . . ._. ._._..-----.� ___...---�----..._._... . ... .... . ._._.____. ___ <br /> • 7600 Prairie pr(ve 763-745-7500,Phohe <br /> Medina.MN 55340-5421 ���� . 763-47g-4000,Fax <br /> 763-478-4030,TDD <br /> � www.co.hennepin.mn.us <br /> July 14, 2005 <br /> Ms. Melanie Curtis,Planner <br /> City of Orono <br /> 2750 Kelley Parkway <br /> P.O.Box 6b <br /> Crystal Bay,MN 55323 <br /> Re: Broitzman Site Access, CSAH 15, ShoreIine Drive <br /> Ms. Curtis: <br /> Thanks for tlic timcly inquiry regarding this proposal. As we discussed,Hennepin County <br /> practice is denial of County Road access when aliernate access, such as a city stseet, is available. <br /> Minimizin�access on County Mi.nor Atte�ials such as Shoreline Drive reduces turning vehicle <br /> con�licts thereby mainfiaining motorists' safcty and roadway efficiency. Safety is also enhanced <br /> when motorists enter or exit thc road at known, controlled intersections such as H�ritage Drive, <br /> where a westbound right-turn lane already exists. <br /> Fina�Iy, Cvunty Slafie Aid Highway(CSAH) 15 (Shoreline Drive)is an unusually busy roadway <br /> carrying in e�ceess of 20,000 vehicles per day, so safety and efficieney takc on added importance. <br /> Therefore, Henziepin County strongly encourages the City not approve lhe Broit�man plan that <br /> includes the Shoreline Driv� driveway. <br /> Again, thanlcs for the submittal and please call mc at 763-745-7d43 With fuzther quesiions or <br /> discussion, <br /> Sincerely, <br /> David I�. Zettershorn <br /> Enlxance Permit Coordinator <br /> DYCZ:dw <br /> CC: Bob Byers�Hennepin County Planning <br /> An Equol pp�ortunity Emp(oyer Aecytieci Poper <br />