7K PC 08-010 Interim Use Permit for 1201 County Road E

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changes proposed to the exterior of the bui3ding, the current buiIding moratorium in the B-2 District does not impact this request. ln order to accornmodate parking and traff c de�nand on the site, Northwestem College is propasing to pravtde daily shuttle sen�ice between the property and the campus based on class and chapel schedules. ln addition, Northweste�-n College would not permit students living on the property to drive to or park on carr�pus during t�e regular school day. Students wouId be required to take the shuttle service. The applicant has submitted a letter out�i��ing the reasons for the request and describing the arrangement with Northwestern College, including proposed security measures, occupancy, and rnaintenance of the building {Attachment C). If this application is approved, the proposal along with any conditions required by the City wauld be included in an af�cial �nterim Use Permit Agreement tha�t would be prepared by the City Attorney. The ]UP would be a legally enfaz-ceab�e doc�ment. Pedestrian Connection At their meeting, the Piannin� Co�nzraission daxected Staffto loak into the feasibi�ity ofrequi�ing the applicant to provide a pedestrian connection between the subject properiy and the retail properties located to the North. Currenily, there is no pedestrian connection on the Arder� Hills side of Lexingion Avenue over ihe railroad tracks to the North. The Planning Commission expressed concern that students wouJd �ikely want to access the retai� center to the North and that there would be a signi�cant increase in pedestrian traffic caused from the use of the property as student housing. The ]ack of a pedestrian connec#ion poses a public sa%ty risk fprbo�h students and automobi�e traffic traveling along Lexington Avenue and across the railroad tracks. Staff contacted botl� Ramsey County and the C�' Razlroad, who owns the tracks. Both have indicated their support of the project and willingness to mave forward on a temporary or pertnanent pedestrian pathway. CF Railraad acknowledges the safety hazard and encourages the use of a pec�estrian walkway at that location. In response to �his finding, Staff has �ncluded a condition of approval sequiring the applicant to constrtzct a pedestriar� walkway, provided a�l impacted property owners agree to tne i�nprovement The applicant is aware of this condition. �'inai�€�s of Fact The Planning Commission offers the following findings of fact for the City Couneil's consideration: General Findings: 11Metro-inetuslarden1u11sIPlmtniirglPlmri�in� Cases i2l)08V1)8-UIO Davidso�� Lrferim Use Pef'mif (PC �IpproredJ1033148 - CC Report - Daridson IUP.doc Page 2 of 6