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Minnesota Depar-.rnw.,it of Transportation
Metropolitan Division
Waters Ed
1500 West Count Road B2
Roseville, MN 55113
October 17, 2002
Ms. Kris Danielson
Director — Communit Development
Cit of Oak Park Hei
Post Office Box 2007
Oak Park Hei MN 55082-3007
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FILE COPY
Subj ect: Renton Homes - Mn/DOT Review #P02-113
Southwest q uadrant of TH36 and CR 66 (Oak Avenue North)
Oak Park Hei Washin Count
Control. Section 8214
Dear Ms. Danielson:
The Minnesota Department of Transportation ( Mn/DOT) has reviewed the above - referenced
concept plan in compliance with Minnesota Statute 505.03, Subdivision 2., Plats. Before an
further development, please address the followin issues:
• Mn/DOT is currentl conductin a partnership stud of Trunk Hi (TH) 36 in this
location, includin a possible interchan at Oak Avenue North. The stud is expected
to be completed, and one alternative identified for this location, b the close of 2002. If the
Cit is interested in discussin with Mn/DOT the impact of the proposed development,
includin the possible need for the Cit to preserve land at this location, Mn/DOT is willin
to meet and discuss the need to preserve land for an interchan "footprint" at TH 36 and
Oak Avenue North. In the interim, the Cit should consider a re that the
access not be allowed in its proposed location, but rather utilizin the south propert line of
the developer's propert for access. Q uestions about this should be directed to Todd
Clarkowski, Area En at (651) 582-1169.
The proposed development will need to maintain existin draina rates (i.e., the rate at
which storm water is dischar from the site must not increase). The Cit or pro
developer will need to submit before/after h computations for both 10 and 100 y ear
rainfall events verif that all existin draina patterns and s affectin Mn/DOT
ri of wa will be perpetuated. Please direct q uestions concernin these issues to Laura
Vo (651-634-2401) of Mn/DOT's Water Resources En Section.
• An use of, or work with Mn/DOT Ri of Wa re a permit. Please direct q uestions
re permit applications to Keith Van Wa (651) 582-1443, of Mn/DOT's Permits
section.
Mn/DOT's polic is to assist local g overnments in promotin compatibilit between land use
and hi Residential uses located adjacent to hi often result in complaints about
traffic noise. Traffic noise from TH 36 could exceed noise standards established b the
Minnesota Pollution Control A (MPCA), the U.S. Department of Housin and Urban
Development, and the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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Minnesota Rule 7030.0030 states that municipalities are responsible for takin all reasonable
measures to prevent land use activities listed in the MPCA's Noise Area Classification
(NAC) where the establishment of the land use would result in violations of established noise
standards.
Mn/DOT polic re development adjacent to existin hi prohibits the
expenditure of hi funds for noise miti measures in such areas. The pro
proposer should assess the noise situation and take the action deemed necessar to minimize
the impact of an hi noise. If y ou have an q uestions re Mn/DOT's noise
polic please contact Peter Wasko in our Desi Section at (651) 582-1293.
Please address all future correspondence for development activit such as plats, site plans,
environmental reviews, and comprehensive plan amendments to:
Paul Czech
Mn/DOT - Metro Division
Waters Ed Buildin
1500 West Count Road B-2
Roseville, MN 55113
Mn/DOT document submittal g uidelines re three (3) complete copies of plats, and two (2)
copies of other review documents, includin site plans. Failure to provide three (3) copies of a
plat, or two (2) copies of other review documents will make a submittal incomplete and dela
Mn/DOT 's review and response to development proposals. We appreciate y our anticipated
cooperation in providin the necessar number of copies, as this will permit us from have to
dela and/or return incomplete submittals.
Please feel free to contact me at (651) 582-1462 if y ou have an q uestions.
Sincerel
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Mary McNeff
Transportation Planner
cc: Ann Braden, Metropolitan Council
Ms. Sandra Cullen, Washin County Transportation En
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Mr. Larr N Washin Count Surve
Mn/DOT Division File C.S. 8214
Mn/DOT LL — Cit of Oak Park Hei
Mr. Mike Lundber Stillwater, MN
Mr. Mitch Johnson, Lake Elmo, MN