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Larson Property Traffic Impact Study Page 3 b. Existing Land Uses The Larson property is currently vacant. Under the existing residential zoning, R- 1, the maximum- number of dwelling units for the property, given a maximum density allowed by Code of 14 lots/acre, is 19 lots. Due to the power line easements along the north and south property lines, it is doubtful that 19 units could be sited on the property unless they were situated in a mobile home park. The properties to the west and south of the Larson property across Laurel Hill Drive and Moon Mountain Drive are also vacant, Residential zoning and land uses exist to the northwest and southwest of the site on those streets. A large residential subdivision, Son Blaze Village, is currently being developed approximately 3000 feet to the south on Laurel Hill Drive. Future phases of this development will construct a roadway extending Glenwood Blvd. to the south, Brackenfern Drive, serving traffic from this development. Between Moon Mountain Drive and the Son Blaze development are commercially zoned properties (Larson/Furtik properties) that are also currently vacant. East of the site and south of Glenwood Drive are commercial zones (C-2) and residential zones (PA) that are partially developed. Current commercial properties on Glenwood Drive east of the Southbound I-5 Ramps intersection are a service station, and a high turn-over sit-down restaurant. 2. Existing Traffic Conditions a. Area Roadway System Glenwood Boulevard is listed as a minor arterial by ODOT running north-south between Franklin Boulevard and the Glenwood Interchange, ending at Glenwood Drive. The roadway in the study area consists of two travel lanes with shoulders. There are no curbs or sidewalks in the study area. The posted speed in the study area is 45 MPH. The I-5 interchange area on Glenwood Blvd., extending from. the intersection with the northbound ramps to the intersection with Glenwood Drive/Moon Mountain Drive are under ODOT jurisdiction. North of the interchange Glenwood Blvd. is in the City of Springfield's jurisdiction. Both the northbound off-ramp and Glenwood Drive are controlled by STOP signs at the Glenwood Blvd. intersections. Right turns without stopping are allowed on westbound Glenwood Drive. Glenwood Drive is a local road extending east from Glenwood Blvd. The roadway consists of two travel lanes with shoulders and no curbs or sidewalks. Approximately 300 feet east of Glenwood Blvd. is the intersection with the southbound I-5 ramps. The roadway between these intersections is part of the interchange area and is also under ODOT jurisdiction. The roadway continues east serving a small commercial area and some residences. The s6uthbound I-5 off ramp is controlled by a STOP sign with right turns permitted without stopping. Westbound Glenwood Drive is also controlled by a STOP sign. Moon Mountain Drive is a local city street running south and then west from the Glenwood Blvd./Glenwood Drive intersection. The recently constructed roadway extending from just south of Access Engineering December 1, 2003 ~i~B-29