1998-11-30 WC Dept of Hwys ReviewO JNYY C~
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Z DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
111 Wright County Public Works Building
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2 ~~, Buffalo, Minnesota 55313
7 7855 Jct. T.H. 25 and C.R. 138
Telephone (612)682-7383
Facsimile (612) 682-7313
November 30, 1998
Mr. Pete Carlson '
S.E.H., Inc.
113 South Fifth Avenue
P.O. Box 1717
St. Cloud, MN 56302-1717
RE: Proposed Outlet Center along CSAH 19, City of Albertville
Dear Pete:
WAYNE A. FINGALSON, P.E.
Highway Engineer
682.7385
VIRGIL G. HAWKINS, P.E.
Asaiatant Highway Engineer
682.7387
RICHARD E. MARQUETTE
Right of Way Agent
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We have reviewed the concept plans for improvements to CSAH 19 that we received with your cover letter
dated November 2, 1998. The concept plans were identified as "Exhibit 1-South Layout", "Exhibit 2 -
Central Layout", and "Exhibit 3 -North Layout".
The concept plans were reviewed based upon the recommended improvements to CSAH 19 identified in
our August 7, 1998 review letter to the City of Albertville (copy enclosed).
We offer the following comments:
• 1) The layouts are approved providing that the design will meet state aid standards for design.
2) The right-of--way acquisition for the improvements along CSAH 19 should be a minimum
of 20 meters (65.61 feet) each side of centerline of the hlghway. The existing right-of--way
is 41.25 feet each side of centerline.
3) The lane width along the raised concrete median should be 4.2 meters (13.78 feet) wide,
the layout shows 12 feet wide lanes. The 2.4 meter (8 ft.) wide shoulders should be paved.
4) The pavement thickness for the improvements to CSAH 19 should be based on the
projected 20-year design ADT, der MnDOT design guidelines. Soil borings should be
taken to determine the R-value m this area for pavement thickness design.
5) The intersection of CSAH 37 and the westbound I-94 exit ramp is not addressed in any of
these layouts. This intersection will need to be addressed with a traffic control signal,
based upon the traffic analysis and recommendations made by Benshoaf &. Assoc.
Please call me at 682-7387 if you have any questions or require further information.
Sincer ly,
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Virgil G. Hawkins, .E.
Assistant County Engineer
cc: Wayne Fingalson, County Engineer
avid Lund, City of Albertville
Jim Morse, JMJ Properties
Bill Cordell, Senior Traffic Technician
Judie Rose, County Commissioner
• John Oliver & Associates, Inc.
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