For

unsignalized intersection, a maximum average delay of 45

seconds is permitted. For signalized intersections, a

volume-capacity ratio of 1.10 and a maximum average delay

of 60 seconds is allowed. These figures are calculated

according to the Highway Capacity Manual, a nationally

recognized reference for traffic control.

A traffic

impact study is to be done for each project in the

corridor, as well as each project outside the corridor

that generates more than 100 peak-hour trips. This study

would be done by a qualified engineer, at the developer's

expense.

If the

project meets the ordinance's standards, a development

permit may be issued. If not, the developer may agree to

mitigate the problem areas or delay the project until

capacity is increased, traffic is reduced or capital

improvements are made.

A traffic

impact determination will be required before final site

plan approval is received. That determination will expire

within 90 days if no permit is secured, if no work is

begun 90 days after the permit is secured, or if work is

stopped for 60 consecutive days.

In other

business, the City Council has set public hearings for

tomorrow night on two variances - the Runkle

property in Meadow Run, and the Wheeler property in The

Fairways.

Bids are

being considered on the Wynnmeade connector road project,

and city staff recommends McCoy Grading at $153,691 and

90 days. The connection from Wynnmeade Parkway to Line

Creek Parkway is being built to provide Wynnmeade

residents with access to the new signal planned for Hwy.

54, as the Wynnmeade/54 signal will eventually be

removed.

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