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Hennepin County PC Exhibit N <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, MM 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 />