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: , ��� . <br /> PC Exhibit N <br /> Hennepin County <br /> - . <br /> Public Works <br /> Transportation Department <br /> James N. Grube P.E., County Highway Engineer 612-596-0300, Phone <br /> 1600 Prairie Drive 612-321-3410, Fax <br /> Medina, Minnesota 55340 www.hennepin.us/transportation <br /> July 14, 2016 <br /> Mr.Jeremy Barnhart <br /> Community Development Director <br /> City of Orono <br /> P.O.Box 66 <br /> Orono, MN 55323 <br /> Re: Preliminary Plat Review-Shadywood Villas <br /> County Road 19 (Shadywood Road) <br /> Hennepin County Plat Review ID #3448A <br /> Dear Mr.Barnhart: <br /> Minnesota Statutes 505.02,505.03,and 462.358,Plats and Surveys,allow up to 30 days for county <br /> review of preliminary plats abutting county roads.The preliminary plat for Shadywood Villas was <br /> received by Hennepin County on June 28,2016.This preliminary plat proposes the development of <br /> 7 single family homes over 3 vacant parcels.The Hennepin County Plat Review Committee <br /> discussed this plat on July 12,2016 and made the following comments: <br /> Access-This plat proposes a single access driveway ending in a cul-de-sac.Given this location is <br /> only approximately 90'to the east of the adjacent church driveway,a more preferred access <br /> location would be near the existing boundary between 2535 and 2545 Shadywood Rood.If <br /> however,design cannot be reasonably reconfigured to accommodate this request,the existing <br /> proposed access is acceptable.Please ensure an adequate,level,at-grade, driveway landing at the <br /> county road entry. <br /> Right-of-Way-The existing half right-of-way along this section is 33'.In our 2019-2020 <br /> reconstruction project,we envision a 3-lane urban section roadway with a center 2-way left turn <br /> and curb&gutter.We do not believe turn-lanes will be necessary for this development. <br /> Additionally,we have a shared vision with Three Rivers Parks District of an Off-Road Trail through <br /> this corridor.To accommodate these enhancements as well as maintaining the existing 6'shoulder, <br /> we are requesting a dedication of a minimum of 22'to match a 55'half section. <br /> Additional Comments- <br /> • Ensure the proposed drainage pond has adequate storage capacity and that the on-site <br /> drainage will not outlet into the county storm sewer system. <br /> • An internal sidewalk or trail connection to the county road and future trail would be <br /> preferred. <br /> • Provide demonstration of adequate entering sight distance to the left. <br />