ITEM 3.1_attach 3DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
July 10, 2017
Mr. Daniel Licht
Planning Director
City of Otsego
13400 901' St. NE
Otsego, MN 55330-7259
SUBJECT: Darkenwald, MnDOT Review #S 17-047
SE Quad of MN101 and River Road (CSAR 42)
Otsego / Wright County
Control Section 8608
Dear Mr. Licht,
Metropolitan District
1500 County Road B2 West
Roseville, MN 55113
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has reviewed the site plan for the proposed Darkenwald
development. Please address the following issues before any further development:
Planning:
The plans submitted do not provide sufficient information for a complete review by MnDOT. As the plans for this
site develop further, MnDOT may have additional comments regarding right of way, design, water resources, and
traffic.
The proximity of the proposed access to East River Road (CSAR 42) is less than a tenth of a mile from the
northbound ramp of the MN 101 and East River Road interchange. With the amount of trips generated by the
proposed development, MnDOT recommends moving the proposed access as far from the interchange as
reasonably possible. The recommended spacing for the access would be a quarter mile.
For questions regarding these comments please contact Jennifer Wiltgen at (651) 234-7788 or
jennifenwiltgen 1tgen@state,mn.us
Water Resources:
There is insufficient information provided for review and comment. A drainage/water resources report and
detailed plans are needed before the proposed development can be reviewed.
For questions regarding these comments please contact Brian Kelly at (651) 234-7536 or brian.kellygstate.mn.us
Permits:
Any use of or work within or affecting MnDOT right of way requires a permit. Permit forms are available from
MnDOT's utility website: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/utility/forms.html. Please include one 11x17 plan set and
one full size plan set with each permit application. Please direct any permitting questions to Buck Craig 651-234-
7911 of MnDOT's Metro Permits section.
Noise:
MnDOT's policy is to assist local governments in promoting compatibility between land use and highways.
Residential uses located adjacent to highways often result in complaints about traffic noise. Traffic noise
from this highway could exceed noise standards established by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
(MPGA), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
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Minnesota Rule 7030.0030 states that municipalities are responsible for taking 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.
MnDOT's policy regarding development adjacent to existing highways prohibits the expenditure of highway
funds for noise mitigation measures in such areas. The project proposer should assess the noise situation and
take the action deemed necessary to minimize the impact of any highway noise.
If you have any questions regarding MnDOT's noise policy please contact Natalie Ries in our Noise/Air Quality
section at (651) 234-7681.
Review Submittal Options:
MnDOT's goal is to complete the review of plans within 30 days. Submittals sent in electronically can usually be
turned around faster. There are four submittal options. Please submit either:
1. One (1) electronic pdf version of the plans. MnDOT can accept the plans via e-mail at
metrodevreviews.dotg,,state.rim. Lis provided that each separate e-mail is under 20 megabytes.
2. Three (3) sets of full size plans. Although submitting seven sets of full size plans will expedite the
review process. Plans can be sent to:
MnDOT — Metro District Planning Section
Development Reviews Coordinator
1500 West County Road B-2
Roseville, MN 55113
3. One (1) compact disc.
4. Plans can also be submitted to MnDOT's External FTP Site. Please send files to:
fes://ftp2.dot.state.mn.us/pub/incoming�MetroWatersEdge/Planning Internet Explorer doesn't work
using ftp so please use an FTP Client or your Windows Explorer (My Computer). Also, please send a
note to metrodevreviews.dotAstate.mn.us indicating that the plans have been submitted on the FTP
site.
If you have any questions concerning this review, please contact me at (651) 234-7788.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Wiltgen
Senior Planner
Copy sent via E -Mail:
Chris Hoberg, Area Engineer
Buck Craig, Permits
Nancy Jacobson, Design
Brian Kelly, Water Resources
Doug Nelson, Right-of-way
Chad Erickson, Traffic
Clare Lackey, Traffic
Natalie Ries, Noise
Russell Owen, Met Council