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PlanningBoard | 2012-01-09 | 9 | be. She wondered why there isn't a turn lane when it's labeled a turn lane and why wouldn't it be necessary to have a left turn lane there. Mr. Thomas agreed that the diagram showing the Village Green does not have a turn lane. Dan Schaefer, Principal at BKF Engineers, stated that section 1c is mislabeled so there is no turn lane or bus stop at section 1c. He mentioned turn lanes are included in areas where sections are signalized. The Village Green are is not a signalized intersection, so cars would wait for a gap then go. Board member Zuppan stated that the development through the village would most likely have bicyclists ride in and out of the area. Mr. Schaefer explained to Board member Zuppan that the section would be stop controlled with a stop sign going eastbound. Board member Burton mentioned that the intersection was spoken about in the last meeting and the fact there is no turning lane is a problem. He doesn't believe people will be driving from the main street that is being created in the middle of the project to get to the Target store. So, for the plan to not have a turning lane on 5th Street at the intersection by the entrance of the Target store will cause traffic problems. Board member Kohlstrand asked Board member Burton where he would add a turn lane. Board member Burton exclaimed that drivers heading down Mitchell Avenue going from east to west and would turn down onto 5th Street and then turn into the Target store. Board member Kohlstrand stated that the Mariner Square Loop and coming along Stargell Avenue and then all the way up to the axis point would be the main traffic issues. She asked Mr. Shaver if his numbers showed that. Matthew Ridgway, Fehr and Peers, stated that it is exactly what the numbers are suggesting and people would prefer to come in at Mariner Square Loop and Stargell Avenue because that is the most direct path of travel. Board member Zuppan asked Mr. Ridgeway if they estimated the traffic volume of drivers turning from 5th Street at that intersection into the residential development in the future. Mr. Ridgway replied there were 65 left hand turns into the residential area on the other side of 5th Street during the PM peak hours and the volumes didn't represent a problem in terms of service. Board member Zuppan referred to page 6a with the examples of the plaque inserts she asked if the markings were suggestions of what the treatments could be. Approved Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 14 January 9, 2012 | PlanningBoard/2012-01-09.pdf |